Doris Ann Ruen
May 20, 2026
Doris Ann Ruen
CONTINENTAL - Doris Ann Ruen, 93, of Continental passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family at 1:25am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was born on February 10, 1933, to the late Edwin and Leona (Wannemacher) Fenbert. On August 21, 1954, she married James A. Ruen who preceded her in death on December 5, 2024.
She is...
John Victor Ruhe
May 16, 2026
John Victor Ruhe
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - John Victor Ruhe, 33, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Ottawa, died May 16, 2026, in Colorado Springs. He was born June 11, 1992, in Lima to Gene and Nancy (Baldwin) Ruhe, who survive in Ottawa.
Other survivors include: brother, Scott (Megan) Ruhe of Ottawa; sisters: Julie (Tom) Flannagan of Perrysburg and Shelley (Matt) Utrup...
Ralph L. "Sparky" Brinkman
May 15, 2026
Ralph L. “Sparky” Brinkman
OTTOVILLE – Ralph L. “Sparky” Brinkman, 90, of Ottoville, passed away at 12:44 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born April 4, 1936, in Ottoville to the late Sylvester and Philomena (Mueller) Brinkman. On May 11, 1957, he married Doris Schwinnen, in St. John’s Catholic Church, Delphos. She survives in...
Sandra M. Newsome
May 13, 2026
Sandra M. Newsome
OTTAWA – Sandra M. Newsome, 74, of Ottawa died 9:25 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born August 20, 1951 in Barberton, Ohio to the late William and Bessie (Davis) Petit. On October 20, 1979, she married Gary Newsome. He died January 17, 1999.
Survivors include two sons: Jason Newsome of Ocala, FL...
Joan L. Lehman
May 13, 2026
Joan L. Lehman
MILLER CITY - Joan L. Lehman, 84, of Miller City, passed away at 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born November 18, 1941, in Cloverdale to the late Bernard H. “Ben” and Donelda (Dickman) Horstman. On September 5, 1964, she married Carl Lehman, who survives in Miller City.
Other survivors include 8...
Mari-Lou Beining
May 11, 2026
Mari-Lou Beining
UNIONTOWN - Mari-Lou (Ahrens) Beining was born in Toledo, OH on August 29, 1938, to George Warren Ahrens and Ruth Gladys Wangrin. She was the oldest of ten children. In her early years, she was raised by her loving maternal grandparents, Louis and Nell Wangrin.
At age 16 she entered the Ursuline Convent in Toledo. She taught at Our Lady...
Jerry R. Howard
May 11, 2026
Jerry R. Howard
OAKWOOD – Jerry R. Howard, 77, of Oakwood, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born in Kentucky on July 5, 1948, to the late Benjamin and Jessie (Collins) Howard. On November 14, 1968, he married Darlene R. Butler, who preceded him in death on December 3,...
Hayward Maynard
May 11, 2026
Hayward Maynard
LEIPSIC – Hayward Maynard, 92, of Leipsic, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at his residence. He was born March 8, 1934, in Bonne Bay, Newfoundland to the late Daniel and Tossie (Hiscock) Maynard. On August 31, 1957, he married the love of his life, Donna J. Meyers. They were married for 68 wonderful years. She survives in...
Carol Louise Schroeder
May 11, 2026
Carol Louise Schroeder
LEIPSIC – Carol Louise Schroeder, 88, of Leipsic, passed away at 5:25 a.m., Monday, May 11, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born October 22, 1937, in Ottawa to the late Robert J. and Ruth M. (Brockman) Recker. She had been married to John V. Schroeder. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include six children: Tina Beall...
Cheryl Ann Meyers
May 8, 2026
Cheryl Ann Meyers
LEIPSIC – Cheryl Ann Meyers, 68, of Leipsic died 9:02 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born November 4, 1957 in Lima to the late Arthur A. and Elizabeth A. (Miller) Knott. On September 1, 1979, she married Gerald W. Meyers, who survives.
Also surviving are 3 children: Lee W. Meyers of Columbus, Lisa...
Maria L. Macias
May 8, 2026
Maria L. Macias
LEIPSIC – Maria L. Macias, 88, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:29 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born May 28, 1937, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. She was the daughter of the late Cruz and Amparo (Rosillo) Huijon. On October 16, 1956, she married Ben R. Macias. They made their home...
Narciso Carrera Bejarano
May 7, 2026
Narciso Carrera Bejarano
FORT JENNINGS - Narciso Carrera Bejarano, 78, of Fort Jennings died 4:42 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 17, 1948, to the late Marcos N. and Beatrice (Carrera) Bejarano. On May 11, 1978, he married Theresa, who survives in Fort Jennings.
Also surviving are 2 children: Jennifer (Robert)...
Patricia A. Keezer
May 7, 2026
Patricia A. Keezer
OAKWOOD – Patricia A. Keezer, 79, of Oakwood, passed away at 10:20 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born December 11, 1946, in Defiance to the late Walter and Esther (Schatz) Schall. On July 1, 1967, she married Carl A. Keezer, who survives in Oakwood.
Other survivors include two children: Scott (Kay) Keezer of...
Kimberly Ann Redman
May 4, 2026
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OTTAWA – Kimberly Ann Redman, 56, of Ottawa, passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born February 25, 1970, in Lima to the late Michael and Angela (Hurst) Maag. On September...
Donald T. "Don" Gerding
May 2, 2026
Donald T. “Don” Gerding
OTTAWA – Donald T. “Don” Gerding, 90, of Ottawa, passed away at 8:03 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born February 18, 1936, in Putnam County to the late Cornelius “Neil” and Eleanore (Rosenbauer) Gerding. On October 4, 1958, he married Joan Ruhe, who preceded him in death on May 30, 2025.
Survivors...
Rose Mary "Rosie" Rieman
Apr 30, 2026
Rose Mary “Rosie” Rieman
LEIPSIC - Rose Mary “Rosie” Rieman, 91 of Leipsic, died at 7:49 p.m. on April 30, 2026 at The Meadows of Leipsic surrounded by her family. She was born in Putnam County on May 29, 1934 to the late Philip and Esther (Kuhlman) Lammers. On November 13, 1957, she married Rudolph Rieman and he passed away on...
Paul J. Mansfield, Jr.
Apr 30, 2026
Paul J. Mansfield, Jr.
LEIPSIC – Paul J. Mansfield, Jr., 78, of Leipsic, passed away at 12:07 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born August 15, 1947, in McComb to the late Paul Sr. and Ella (Brooks) Mansfield.
He is survived by his life partner of 47 years, Jim Ruff; two siblings: Lois Crawford of Carmel,...
Robert "Bob" Dobbelaere
Apr 28, 2026
Robert “Bob” Dobbelaere
July 28, 1932 - April 28, 2026
CAMDEN, MI - Robert “Bob” Dobbelaere, 93, of Camden, MI went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Bob was born on July 28, 1932 to the late Julius and Marie (Vynckier) Dobbelaere in Haskins, OH and was raised on the family farm near Melrose, OH. On August...
Cynthia "Cindy" Suzanne Cardwell
Apr 27, 2026
Cynthia Suzanne Cardwell
OTTOVILLE - Cynthia “Cindy” Suzanne Cardwell, 72, of Ottoville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 27, 2026. She was born May 21, 1953, in Indianapolis, IN to the late George and Lillian (Wissel) Sparks.
She is survived by five children: Audra (Lane) Guy of Fort Wayne, IN, Amanda (Darren) Leis of Ottoville, Allison (Toby) Looser...
Martha "Marty" Gerdeman
Apr 25, 2026
Martha “Marty” (Bendele) Gerdeman
OTTOVILLE - It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Marty (Martha Bendele) Gerdeman, age 95, who was welcomed into God's kingdom on April 25, 2026. Marty passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
Marty was born on November 16, 1930, to Martin and Lucy (Rekart) Bendele, who preceded her in death....
