Gena Spencer, Pat Winke Death – The bodies of Gena Spencer and Pat Winke, a couple from Danbury Township, were discovered in their residence on North Hidden Beach Road on Thursday afternoon following a welfare check requested by concerned family members and neighbors. Upon arrival, authorities found the family dog barking inside the house and mail left in the mailbox. The 66-year-old woman was found seated on a nearby couch, while the 71-year-old man was discovered lying on the floor of the master bedroom. There were no signs of trauma on either of the bodies.
In order to rule out carbon monoxide poisoning, the Danbury Twp. Fire Department was called in to conduct an air sample analysis, as per the police.
Preliminary findings from Ottawa County Coroner Dr. James Williams indicate that both individuals passed away from natural causes. However, toxicology and drug test results are still pending.