Goldie Mae Bryant
Apr 5, 2026
Goldie Mae Bryant
OAKWOOD – Goldie Mae Bryant, 83, of Oakwood, passed away Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born August 15, 1942, in West Virginia to the late Foster Workman and Nettie (Dempsey) Workman-Hall. On February 1, 1964, she married Hartsel Bryant, Sr., who survives in Toledo. Hartsel and Goldie were married for over 60 years and were best...
Pamela K. Spangler
Apr 4, 2026
Pamela K. Spangler
LEIPSIC – Pamela K. Spangler, 72, of Leipsic, died 2:18 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones and golden retriever, Jackie. She was born October 3, 1953, in Lima to the late Clifford R. and June L. (Robinson) Webb. On January 7, 1984, she married Michael Spangler and enjoyed 45 years together.
Other...
Eugene R. Miller
Apr 3, 2026
Eugene R. Miller
OAKWOOD – Eugene R. Miller, 88, of Oakwood, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 19, 1938, in Saginaw, MI to Raymond and Clara (Beaulieu) Miller, who precede him in death.
He was a graduate of Oakwood High School, and a graduate of Fort Wayne Business College. He was...
Roger Barlage
Apr 3, 2026
Roger Barlage
LEIPSIC – Roger Barlage, 76, of Leipsic died 9:34 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born February 19, 1950, in Lima to the late Albert “Ham” and Mary Margaret (Spangler) Barlage. On August 7, 1976, he married Susan Rice and she survives in Leipsic.
Other survivors include three children: Joseph Barlage, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Beckner,...
Craig A. Peterson
Apr 3, 2026
Craig A. Peterson
LEIPSIC – Craig A. Peterson, 70 of Leipsic, died 9:32 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born January 6, 1956. On September 18, 2008, he married Sharon Maag Basinger and she survives in Leipsic.
Other survivors include two children: Joseph Peterson of Toledo and Jennifer (David) Pope of Nashville, GA;...
Frances Ann Schroeder
Apr 2, 2026
Frances Ann Schroeder
LEIPSIC – Frances Ann “Fanny” Schroeder, 93, of Leipsic, passed away at 5:11 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Fox Run Manor, Findlay. She was born October 9, 1932, in Ottawa to the late Fred and Mary (Miller) Laubenthal. On April 30, 1960, she married Harold J. “Pete” Schroeder, he preceded her in death on August 4,...
Maria T. Rodriguez
Mar 30, 2026
Maria T. Rodriguez
GILBOA – Maria T. Rodriguez, 78, of Gilboa, passed away at 3:42 a.m., Monday, March 30, 2026, at her residence. She was born September 2, 1947, in Edinburg, TX to the late Merced Torres and Fidela (Barrientes) Escamilla. On November 15, 1964, she married Ruperto G. "Beto" Rodriguez. He preceded her in death on November 14, 2021.
Survivors include...
Linda Jo Risner
Mar 29, 2026
For flowers or donations, please deliver to 14625 Rd C, Continental, Ohio 45831 on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Linda Jo Risner
CONTINENTAL – Linda Jo Risner, 68, of Continental, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at her residence. She was born December 30, 1957, in Lima to the late Virgil and Imogene (Fanshier) Myers.
Linda is survived by her eight children: Josiah...
Burton J. "Burtie" Merriman
Mar 28, 2026
For flowers or donations, please deliver to Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 19367 Road 24, Grover Hill, Ohio on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Burton J. “Burtie” Merriman
CLOVERDALE - Burton J. “Burtie” Merriman, 62, of Cloverdale, passed away at 12:21 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Ohio Health Medical Center, Van Wert. He was born October 6, 1963, in Paulding to the...
Lucille Caroline Knueven
Mar 27, 2026
Lucille Caroline Knueven
GLANDORF - Lucille Caroline Knueven, 99, of Glandorf, passed away at 5:10 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born December 4, 1926, in Glandorf to the late Lawrence and Adelia (Karhoff) Schmitz. On October 22, 1949, she married Eugene Knueven, who preceded her in death on January 7, 2011.
Lucille is survived by...
Virginia Mae "Ginny" Kirk
Mar 26, 2026
Virginia Mae “Ginny’ Kirk
OTTAWA – Virginia Mae “Ginny” Kirk, 92, of Ottawa, formerly of Salisbury, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Virginia was born June 1, 1933, in Ft. Sheridan, Illinois, to Charles and Wanetha (Miller) Wood. The family later moved to Washington, DC. Virginia graduated with honors from Bob...
Jane Kettels
Mar 26, 2026
Jane Kettels
OTTAWA – Jane Kettels, 75, of Ottawa, passed away at 2:28 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her residence. She was born June 20, 1950, in Lima to the late Norbert and Margaret (Brodbeck) Meyer. On October 12, 1968, she married John Kettels, who survives in Ottawa.
Other survivors include four children: Marvin Kettels, Linda (Todd) Haithcox of Lima, Steve...
Carol Ann Franks
Mar 24, 2026
Carol Ann Franks
LEIPSIC – Carol Ann Franks, 80, of Leipsic, passed away at 10:37 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born January 8, 1946, in Bluffton to the late Robert and Emma (Russell) Hancock. On April 27, 1968, she married Monroe Franks, who preceded her in death on August 7, 2011.
Survivors include four...
Kay F. Altenburger
Mar 22, 2026
Kay F. Altenburger
BELLEFONTAINE – Kay F. Altenburger, 83, of Bellefontaine (formerly of Ottoville), passed away 12:15 a.m., Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Ohio Hospice of Central Ohio, Columbus. She was born May 13, 1942, in Ottoville to the late Harold and Evelyn (Keifer) Altenburger.
She is survived by her loving siblings: Jim Altenburger, Keith Altenburger, Barry Altenburger, Susan Waltke and Bonita...
John L. Hoorman
Mar 22, 2026
John L. Hoorman
OTTAWA- John L. Hoorman, 91, of Ottawa passed away 4:50 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026 at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born February 15, 1935 in Glynwood, OH, to the late Charles and Yulida (King) Hoorman. On April 15, 1961 he married Marie Meyer, who survives in Ottawa.
John is also survived by his five children: Jim (Marlene)...
Jager Stanley "Trey" Burgei
Mar 21, 2026
Jager Stanley “Trey” Burgei
KALIDA – Jager Stanley “Trey” Burgei, 19, of Kalida, passed away at 3:07 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born September 7, 2006, in Flint Michigan.
Survivors include his parents: Stanley Smith Jr. and Devanettie LaFuze-Harris, Joe and Amy (Schroeder) Burgei; seven siblings: Mia Burgei, Olivia Burgei, Gabriella Burgei, Davion Featheroff, Javion Featheroff,...
Terry Allen Bush
Mar 20, 2026
Terry Allen Bush
CINCINNATI – Terry Allen Bush, 35, of Cincinnati, passed away at 4:23 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, after a vehicle/bicycle accident, at the University of Cincinnati Hospital, Clifton. He was born November 28, 1990, in Akron to Homer and Rosena (Hawkins) Bush, they survive in Continental.
Terry is also survived by six siblings: Joshua (Lisa) Bush of Defiance,...
David Gerard Dobbelaere
Mar 20, 2026
David Gerard “Bud” Dobbelaere
OAKWOOD – David Gerard “Bud” Dobbelaere, 74, of Oakwood, died on March 20, 2026, at home with his wife and son by his side. He was born November 17, 1951, in Paulding to Gerard and Elvene (Keck) Dobbelaere.
David proudly served his country in the United States Army. He later worked for many years at General Motors, Defiance,...
Philomena C. (Gmeiner) Kistler
Mar 20, 2026
Philomena C. Kistler
OTTAWA - Philomena C. Kistler, 90, of Ottawa, passed away at 3:51 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born February 6, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Ambrose and Cecelia (Ficchi) Gmeiner. On April 29, 1954, she married Raymond Henry Kistler, Sr. who preceded her in death on February 26, 1994.
Survivors...
Teresa D. Keezer
Mar 18, 2026
Teresa D. Keezer
DEFIANCE – Teresa D. Keezer, 69 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Menasha, Wisconsin. She was born July 18, 1956, in Paulding to the late Andrew and Helene (Rhees) Lee. On May 1, 1976, she married Jerry E. Keezer, he preceded her in death on October 9, 2023.
Teresa is survived...
