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...
Renee Michelle Cross
Mar 17, 2026
Renee Michelle Cross
CONTINENTAL – Renee Michelle Cross, 28, of Continental, passed away at 3:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. She was born November 18, 1997, in Van Wert, and raised by Charles Morris and Jackie Cross.
Renee is survived by her fiancé: Sean McBride; and half-siblings: Charlotte Gracinno, Brandy “JoJo” Moneer, Kevin Moneer,...
Lee Michael Schumaker
Mar 17, 2026
Lee Michael Schumaker
OTTAWA – Lee Michael Schumaker, 21, of Ottawa, OH, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born December 29, 2004, in Coldwater, OH, to Michael and Jill (Karhoff) Schumaker.
Lee was a big guy with an even bigger heart. He had an ornery smile, a twinkle in his eye, and a joyful laugh that lit up the...
Bobby Joe Risner, Sr.
Mar 14, 2026
Bobby Joe “Rabbit” Risner, Sr.
GROVER HILL – Bobby Joe “Rabbit” Risner, Sr., 62, of Grover Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Paulding County Hospital. He was born April 3, 1963, to the late Ishmal and Thelma Jean (Auxier) Risner.
Bobby is survived by three sons: Bobby Risner, Jr. of Defiance, Monty Risner of Oakwood, and Cory Joe...
Karen Ann (Kindle) Frey
Mar 11, 2026
Published as a courtesy by Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home. For questions, please call or text Kathleen Weiss at 301-802-6250.
For flowers or donations, please deliver to New Creation Lutheran Church, Ottawa on April 9, 2026.
Karen Ann (Kindle) Frey
Karen Ann (Kindle) Frey passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida at the age of 63. She was born on March 21,...
Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Fackler) Carnahan
Mar 10, 2026
Sandra Kay “Sandy” (Fackler) Carnahan
OTTAWA – Sandra Kay “Sandy” (Fackler) Carnahan, 81, of Ottawa, passed away at 7:24 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her residence. She was born October 30, 1944, in Leipsic to the late Clarence and Blanche (Chaney) Fackler.
She was the proud mother of six children, four are surviving: Linda (Ron) Pavel of Leipsic, Bobby Carnahan of...
Patricia Ann Craft
Mar 9, 2026
Patricia Ann Craft
KETTERING, OHIO - Patricia Ann Craft, age 86, of Kettering, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born April 12, 1939 to the late Clyde Hector and Dallas Gertrude (Fenstermaker) Hector.
Pat is survived by her husband, Tom Craft, who she married on August 29, 1992. She is also survived by her daughter, Terri (Alan) Rayle; son, Scott...
