Dayton R. McNeil, 73, passed away today at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

Aug. 31, 1925 - Feb. 24, 2013
George W. Patton, 87, of Delphos passed away at 4:35 a.m. Sunday at Primrose Retirement Community in Lima.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1925, in Delphos to Harry and Zellma (Lutz) Patton, who preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Bernice Latham in 1942. She preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 1996. He then married Dottie McKarney Shetler in 1998, who preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 2008.
He is survived by two stepdaughters, Sharon Bailey Hanes and Jackie Caprella of Lima; two sisters, Mary Ann Dunlap of Delphos and Maxine Custer of Lima; nieces and nephews; five step-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; extended families, the Robinsons and the Hunts.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Eris Jones; a brother, Lloyd Patton; and his pet goat.
Mr. Patton was a welder for Ford and also worked for Lima Locomotive. He was a member of the Southside Christian Church of Christ of Delphos, Lima Eagles, the Masons, Airstream Club and Archery Club. He was a Delphos Jefferson High School graduate.
Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, the Reverend Wanda Werking officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home, where a Masonic Service begins at 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Christian Church of Christ.

July 16, 1949-Feb. 22, 2013
Diane R. Storer, 63, of Van Wert died at 4:09 p.m. Friday at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born July 16, 1949, in Fort Jennings to Leonard and Vera (Lucke) Menke, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include six children, Andrew Russell (Connie) Storer Jr. of Oregon, Mary Elizabeth (Heath) Kornblum of San Francisco, Matthew (Sarah) Storer of Oregon, Jamie (fiance Krista Olson Reese) Storer of Oregon, Samantha (Christopher) Schnepp of Van Wert and Linda (Lex Kisteneff) Lehmkuhle of South Carolina; seven siblings, Judy (Kate Anthony) Menke of Cincinnati, Patricia Menke of Denver, N.C., Michael (Tammy) Menke of Convoy, Lawrence (Laura) Menke of Delphos, Jeffrey (Trudie) Menke of Fort Jennings, Marjorie (Joseph) Lehmkuhle and Todd (Armella) Menke of Delphos; a sister-in-law, Theresa Menke of Middle Point; and 13 grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Sarah Rebecca Storer and Jessica Rose Storer, who both died in infancy; and two brothers, William Menke and John Menke.
A memorial service was held Saturday at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center Chapel.
Memorial donations are to the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center in memory of Diane.

May 24, 1920 - Feb. 19, 2013
Mary O. Purdy, 92 of Delphos passed away at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday at her granddaughter’s house in St. Marys.
She was born on May 24, 1920, in Van Wert to Howard and Addie (Davis) Parks, who preceded her in death.
On Nov. 25, 1942, she married Floyd D. Purdy, who passed away on July 25, 1988.
Survivors include three sons, Robert (Carol) Purdy of Holgate, Harold “Bill” Purdy of Lima and Charles (Brenda) Purdy of St. Marys; two daughters, Norma (William) Ladd of Cloverdale and Jeannette Burnett of Defiance; 24 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; 43 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-greatgranddaughter.
She was also preceded in death by two infant sons and son Paul Purdy; an infant daughter; and two sisters, Elizabeth Bell Miller and Jeannie Jerome.
Mrs. Purdy was a housewife and a member of the Delphos Wesleyan Church.
Services will be at 3 p.m. on Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family.

Nov. 19, 1963-Feb. 16, 2013

Patty Ann Wittler, 49, of Hudson, Ind., went home to be with her Lord and savior on Saturday, at her home after a four year battle with cancer.

She was born Nov. 19, 1963, in Coldwater, Mich., to Richard and Sara (Hornbrook) Smith, who survive in Fremont, Ind.

On July 20, 1991, she married Rob Wittler, who survives at Turkey Lake, Ind.

Also surviving is her daughter, Jessica (Wittler) Kleman; a son-in-law Brandon; and grandson Evan of Elida; sisters Diane Benroth of Rimer and Debbie (Wayne) Grubbs of Sarasota, Fla.; brothers Tom (Diana) Smith of Battle Ground, Ind., and Mark Smith (Jennifer) of Fremont; and seven nieces and nephews and many aunts and uncles.

Mrs. Wittler attended Fremont High School, Purdue University, International Business College and Indiana Wesleyan, where she received her bachelor’s degree in accounting. The past five years Patty worked in various positions at Cooper Standard in Auburn. Most recently, Patty worked as an IT Budget Analyst where she was able to travel to Germany & Poland. Prior to that, she worked 13 years in the accounting department at Northern Indiana Fuel & Light Co. in Auburn.

She enjoyed gardening, boating, cooking, and entertaining family and friends at the lake. She especially enjoyed spending time with her daughter, son-in-law and grandson. She also enjoyed spending time with her sister and family in Sarasota. Patty & Rob attended Calvary Chapel of Stroh.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Stroh Church of Christ, 4540 S. 1100 West, Hudson, Ind., Pastor Gary Rifenburg officiating. With a meal to follow. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Teeters Cemetery east of Fremont, Ind.

Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to funeral services Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.

Arrangements by Dale Johnson Funeral Home of Hudson.

Condolences may be sent to www.dalejohnsonfh.com.