Matthew Lunz

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Friday, July 15th, 2022

Matthew Lunz

Matthew R. Lunz, 43, of Celina, OH died 8:22 p.m. Monday July 11, 2022 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

He was born May 16, 1979 in St. Marys, OH to Herbert S. and Kimberly (Welsh) Lunz.

Survivors include: son Andrew Sneddon of Celina, OH; daughter Selena Davis of Union City, IN; son Cody Wolfe of Union City, IN; daughter Lilly Lunz (aka MaKaighla Morris) of Lima, OH; son Malachi Ley of Lima, OH; daughter Micah Lunz of Celina, OH; daughter Lena Lunz of Celina, OH; granddaughter Wrenly Jade; father Herbert (Deb Buck) Lunz of Celina, OH; mother Kimberly Swisher of Sidney, OH; brother Jeff (Justina) Hamaker of Sidney, OH; sister Nikki Lunz of Cushing, OK; brother Nathan Hamaker of Oklahoma; sister Bobbie Jo (Cody) Allenbaugh of Pawnee, OK; step-children: Charity Wilson of Lima, OH and Trinaty McDavid of Mendon, OH.

Prior to becoming disabled due to health issues, he had been employed at area factories and restaurants. His favorite pastimes included spending time with his family. An avid gamer, he enjoyed playing on his X-Box, with the gamer tag, "Germageddon". In addition, he liked gambling and working on cars. Matthew was always willing to helping someone in their time of need.

A celebration of his life will be observed 1:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Eagles Lodge Aerie #767, located at 404 E. Spring Street in St. Marys.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Matthew's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.

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