(Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 January 2017) Helen T. Cahoon, Age 88, O
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CAHOON, Helen T. Cahoon (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 January 2017) Helen T. Cahoon, age 88, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Van Wert, died peacefully on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at home. She was born on June 27, 1928, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Agnes (Keltus) Emmerth and Robert Emmerth Sr. Helen married James P. Cahoon (deceased 2010) on Sept. 6, 1948. Survivors include her children: Dr. Kathleen Cahoon of Arizona, Cynthia (Paul) Brautigam of St. Marys, James P. (Kim) Cahoon Jr. of Rio Rico, AZ, William (Heather) Cahoon of Scottsdale, AZ, and Thomas Cahoon, PhD, of Los Angeles, CA; 6 grandchildren: Joseph Brautigam, Hannah Brautigam, Alyssa Cahoon, James P. Cahoon III, Andrew Cahoon, Austin Cahoon; and by 2 great-grandchildren: Charlotte Brautigam and James Brautigam. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Cahoon Sr., her son Robert Cahoon, her brother Robert Emmerth and niece Sharon Emmerth. Helen was a member of St. Marys of the Assumption Catholic Parish for 58 years before moving to Los Angeles in 2010 to live with her son Thomas. Over the years at St. Marys, she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society, taught sixth grade CCD and served as director of religious education. She was an American Red Cross Gray Lady at the Van Wert County Hospital and a member of the Van Wert Civic Theater. Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, handled the arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. CAHOON, James P. Cahoon (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 April 2010) James P. Cahoon, age 83, of Van Wert, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Hearthand Home, Van Wert. He was born Nov. 7, 1926, in Royal Oak, M, a son of Meredith A. and Roma (Gills) Cahoon; they preceded him in death. On Sept. 6, 1948, he married Helen (Emmerth) Cahoon; she survives in Van Wert. He is also survived by his children, Kathleen Cahoon of Noblesville, IN, Cynthia (Paul) Brautigam of St. Marys, James P. (Kim) Cahoon of Hopewell, NJ, Robert M. Cahoon of Van Wert, William A. (Heather) Cahoon of Scottsdale, AZ, Thomas P. Cahoon of Los Angeles; seven grandchildren, Joe and Hannah Brautigam, Alyssa and Jamie Cahoon, Andy and Austin Cahoon and Malcolm Fisher. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Jack and a sister, Melba. He was retired as a general counsel and officer from Central Insurance Company after 39 years of service. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during World War II. He graduated third in this class at the University of Cincinnati Law; formerly served as Van Wert City Councilman. He taught courses in law at Ohio Northern University and served 10 years (two as president) on the Tri-County Mental Health Board of Directors. He was a former chairman of the Van Wert County Red Cross. Funeral services will be Saturday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory in Van Wert. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. Military graveside services will be conducted by combined units of the Van Wert American Legion and VFW Posts. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Alzheimer's Association. CAILLET, Norma Caillet (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Norma Caillet, age 87, 811 Edward St., St. Marys, died Dec. 9, 2006, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. She was born Nov. 17, 1919, in Cuyahoga Falls, to Fred and Ruth Jamison Wright. On Sept. 4, 1941, she married Eugene Caillet, who died Dec. 17, 2001. Survivors are 1 daughter, Nell Stevenson, of Columbus; 1 sister, Josephine Hague, of Cuyahoga Falls; 2 grandsons, 3 great-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren. Deceased are a daughter, Ruth Finke; and a son-in-law, Thomas Stevenson. She worked at Firestone Corporation, Akron, and as church secretary of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, St. Marys. A graduate of Kent State University, she held degrees in business distraction and special education and taught for many years at McBroom Junior High School, St. Marys. She was advisor of the Pincushion Pals 4-H Club for 35 years in St. Marys. She received the volunteer award from the American Red Cross; was Worthy Grand Matron of the Hawthorne Chapter, Order of Eastern Star; sang in the church choir; and was a member of the Shakespeare Club and Progress Club. Services are Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to the church or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are by Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. CALDWELL, Jerry Caldwell (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Jerry Caldwell, age 65, 1205 E. Livingston St., Celina, died Feb. 19, 2007, at his residence. He was born April 17, 1941, in St. Marys, to Clarence and Thelma Ashton Caldwell, who are deceased. On April 17, 1963, he married Winnie B. Henderson, who died Nov. 23, 2002. Surviving are 2 brothers, Robert (Mary Ann), of St. Marys, and Walter (Shirley), of Telford, PA; and 2 sisters, Margaret Lininger and Marvel Thomas, both of St. Marys. Deceased is a brother, Jack, and a half-brother, Albert Binkley. He retired from Copeland Corporation, Sidney, and had served in the National Guard. He attended St. Marys City Schools and was a member of Abounding Grace Church, Celina. Services are Friday at the church. Burial is at Resthaven Memory Gardens, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to Celina Area Visiting Nurses & Hospice. Arrangements were handled by W.H. Dick & Sons- Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. CALDWELL, Mary Ann Caldwell (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Mary Ann Caldwell, 81, of 12797 State Route 29, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys.She was born January 23, 1932, in Mercer County, Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Antoinette (Feipel) Minch. She married Robert Caldwell on October 9, 1955 and he survives at the residence. She is survived by her 3 children: Bill Caldwell of Saint Marys; Sharon Anderson of Wichita, KS; Brenda (Bryan) Ridings of Wapakoneta; 6 grandchildren: Nikki Fannon Shaner; Belinda Coffey; Jessie (Mollie) Fannon; Tia Caldwell; Wade Caldwell and Geoff Anderson; and by 4 great-grandchildren: Larz (Kaila) Weber; LaFern Shaner; Malachi Shaner and Skylar Shaner; and 1 great-great- grandchild, Larz Weber, Jr. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Marvel Thomas of Saint Marys; sisters-in-law Patricia Minch of Florence, Alabama, Emily Minch of Celina and Wahneta Minch of Celina; a brother-in-law Walter (Shirley) Caldwell of Pennsylvania. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Clara Minch and Helen Steele; by five brothers: Harold Minch, Walter Minch; Rudolph Minch; Clarence “Jack” Minch and Lewis Minch and by her daughter, Debra Fannon. Mary Ann was a Coldwater High School graduate. She was a military wife for many years and she retired from Huffy Manufacturing. She later worked at the Saint Marys Living Center. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, traveling and fishing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member and past president of VFW Post 9289 Auxiliary. Funeral rites will be Monday, December 23, 2013, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial gifts may be given to either the Auglaize County Humane Society or VFW Post 9289 Auxiliary. CALDWELL, Robert W. Caldwell (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Robert W. Caldwell, age 85, of 12797 State Route 29, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Monday, January 20, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born July 22, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Clarence and Thelma (Ashton) Caldwell. He married Mary Ann Minch on October 9, 1954 and she preceded him in death on December 18, 2013. He is survived by his 3 children: Bill Caldwell of Saint Marys; Sharon Anderson of Wichita, KS; Brenda (Bryan) Ridings of Wapakoneta; 6 grandchildren: Nikki Fannon Shaner; Belinda Coffey; Jesse (Mollie) Fannon; Tia Caldwell; Wade Caldwell; Geoff Anderson; 4 great-grandchildren: Larz (Kaila) Weber; LaFern Shaner; Malachi Shaner; Skylar Caldwell; 1 great-great-grandson, Larz Weber, Jr; 1 sister, Marvel Thomas of Saint Marys; and 1 brother, Walter (Shirley) Caldwell of Tilford, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a daughter, Debra Fannon; siblings Margaret Lininger; Jack Caldwell, Jerry Caldwell and Albert Binkley. Robert was a retired Veteran of the United States Navy. He served his entire career in the Submarine Service of the Navy, and was part of the crew of the USS Seadragon, a skate-class submarine. On August 21, 1960, the sub made history, becoming the first submarine to transit the Northwest Passage to reach the North Pole. The ship surfaced on August 25, and the crew played a game of softball on the North Pole. The ship and its crew received the Navy Unit Commendation for their work. After retirement from the Navy, Robert worked at Superior Metal in Wapakoneta, where he also retired.