Constance Kiel

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Constance Kiel

Constance L. Kiel, 93, of Saint Marys, Ohio, died 12:36 P.M. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville.

She was born June 11, 1932, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Ford and Florence (Sunday) Goodrich. She married Richard Kiel on June 27, 1953, at Zion Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons: David (Dorothy) Kiel of Saint Marys; Gregg (Lisa) Kiel of Elida, Ohio; by her son-in-law, Karl Lengerich of New Bremen. She is survived by her grandchildren: Angela Ahlers; Nicholas (Kim) Kiel; Erika (Andrew) Knapke; Kylee (Cody) Fleming; Daniel Lengerich. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Gavin Ahlers; Mason Ahlers; Isaiah Knapke; Elias Knapke.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; her daughter, Susan Lengerich; by her brother, Paul Goodrich; by her sister-in-law, Carol Wagner.

Constance was a 1951 graduate of Central High School in Ft. Wayne. She was a homemaker and had worked in the McBroom Junior High School cafeteria for 20 years.

She had been a 4-H advisor for many years, teaching many young people how to sew. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking her dog for long walks along Grand Lake St. Marys. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys.

Funeral rites will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Pastor Heidi Yahl, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to either Zion Lutheran Church; the Auglaize County Dog Warden to provide medical care for dogs, or to St. Jude Children' s Hospital.

Memories and condolences may be shared with Mrs. Kiel's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.

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