Maurice Grieshop

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.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2023

Maurice Grieshop

Maurice "Mo" Grieshop, age 65 of Chickasaw, Ohio, died at 7:53 PM on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on June 16. 1957 in St. Marys, Ohio to the John F. & Alice (Fiely) Grieshop. His mother survives in Maria Stein and his father preceded him in death in 1989.

He is survived by brothers & sisters: Bernard & Nancy Grieshop, Portland, IN, Harold & Marilyn Grieshop, Montezuma, Marilyn & Mark Turner, Carmel, IN, Theresa & Carl Lochtefeld, Maria Stein, Andrew Grieshop, Wapakoneta, Daniel & Carla Grieshop, Osgood, Phyllis Grieshop, Coldwater, Betty & Trent Butler, Montezuma and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, infant sister Mary and sister-in-law Sharon Grieshop.

Mo was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw and a member of the Chickasaw Park Board and member of the Maria Stein Knights of St. John. He had worked for over 45 years at the now C.A. Lawton Foundry, Minster. One of Mo's greatest pleasures was playing Santa Claus for more than 35 years. He also loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw with burial to follow in Precious Blood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 2 to 7 PM and from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chickasaw Park.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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