Karen Bey

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, January 7th, 2025

Karen Bey

Karen Ann (Zimmerman) Bey, age 71, of St. Rt. 362, Fort Loramie, passed away peacefully of natural causes early Sunday morning, January 5, 2025, at the Ohio's Hospice of Miami County facility in Troy, Ohio.

She was born September 1, 1953, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Robert & Dorothy (Henry) Zimmerman. On November 24, 1973, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fort Loramie, Karen married William "Bill" Bey who survives.

Also surviving are two children, Jennifer & Daniel Jacobs of Fort Loramie and Keith & Paula Bey of Fort Loramie; 8 of 9 grandchildren: Samantha, Alexis, Ryan and Renee Jacobs and Levi, Mason (dec.), Lily, Anthony and Kennedy Bey; two brothers, Ron & Angie Zimmerman of Fort Loramie, Jim Zimmerman of Fort Loramie and brothers & sisters-in-law, Tom & Terry Bey of Sidney and Gloria & Don Stonerock of Piqua along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father & mother-in-law, Paul & Patricia (Dapore) Bey, a brother-in-law, Basil Bey and one niece, Tracy Bey.

Karen was a 1971 graduate of Fort Loramie high School and a life-long member of St. Michael Catholic Church. She had been a dedicated homemaker. Over the years, she also worked at various retail stores. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family, especially while camping. She also expressed her affection for them by crocheting crafts and making her own greeting cards.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Michael Catholic Church with Rev. John W. Tonkin presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Family and friends may call Thursday, 3:00 to 7:00 PM and Friday, 9:00 to 10:00 AM Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.

Memorials may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Miami County or charities of choice.

Private condolences may be expressed at the gehretfuneralhome.com website.

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