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Jill Ann (Weeden)  Miller

Jill Ann (Weeden) Miller

Nov 26, 2019

Jill Ann Miller

OTTOVILLE - Jill Ann Miller, 65 of Ottoville died 4:58 a.m. November 26, 2019 at her residence.  She was born February 23, 1954 in Lima to the late James E. and Florence A. (Calvelage) Weeden.  On September 8, 1973 she married Walter A. Miller, he died in August of 2003.

Jill is...

Kenneth A. Kleman

Kenneth A. Kleman

Nov 26, 2019

GLANDORF - Kenneth A. Kleman, 63 of Glandorf died at 4:12 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 10, 1956 in Glandorf to the late John and Alice (Schumaker) Kleman.  On August 14, 1976, he married Elizabeth "Betty" Maenle who survives in Glandorf.

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Hannelore Maria (Westerheide)  Verhoff

Hannelore Maria (Westerheide) Verhoff

Nov 25, 2019

Hannelore Maria (Westerheide) Verhoff

OTTAWA – Hannelore Maria (Westerheide) Verhoff, 88, of Ottawa died at 12:55 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2019 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born on December 22, 1930 in Coesfeld, Germany. She immigrated to the US in 1955 and on March 2, 1957, Hannelore married Victor Verhoff and they were happily married...

Eleanor Patricia Vorst

Eleanor Patricia Vorst

Nov 23, 2019

Eleanor Patricia Vorst

Hamilton – Eleanor Patricia Vorst was stillborn Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati.  Her parents, Brent and Dana (Schnipke) Vorst survive in Hamilton, Ohio.

She is also survived by her sister, Hazel Cecelia Vorst at home; paternal grandparents, Cy and Phyllis Vorst; and maternal grandparents, Ron and Denise Schnipke...

John H. Kahle

John H. Kahle

Nov 23, 2019

John H. Kahle

KALIDA - John H. Kahle, age 93, died 9:17 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2019 surrounded by his devoted wife of 72 years and his sons and daughters.  He was born August 11, 1926 in Kalida to the late Anthony and Pauline (Holtkamp) Kahle.  On August 30, 1947 he married Catherine Macke and she survives...

Ira Leroy Beair

Ira Leroy Beair

Nov 22, 2019

Ira Leroy Beair

DELPHOS - Ira Leroy Beair, 79, of Delphos died 9:30 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at his residence.  He was born August 6, 1940 in Lima to the late Homer and Mary (Halter) Beair.  On February 13, 1960, he married Phyllis Rose Marie Butler and she survives in Delphos.

Other survivors include...

Richard E. Coressel

Richard E. Coressel

Nov 22, 2019

Richard E. Coressel

GLANDORF - Richard E. Coressel, 84, of Glandorf died 4:21 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born August 16, 1935 in Defiance to the late Daniel and Berna (Buff) Coressel.  On August 20, 1960, he married Laura Schnipke and she survives in Glandorf.

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Shirley Etta (Card)  Reed

Shirley Etta (Card) Reed

Nov 21, 2019

Shirley Reed

OTTAWA - Shirley Reed, 82 of Ottawa passed away peacefully in her home at 3:39 p.m. on Thursday, Nov 21, 2019 surrounded by her devoted husband and her family. She was born on March 14, 1937 in Sterling Run, PA to the late Orville and Dorothy (Berry) Card. She married the love of her life,...

Lauretta Mae (Michel)  Foughty

Lauretta Mae (Michel) Foughty

Nov 18, 2019

Lauretta Mae Foughty

COLUMBUS GROVE – Lauretta Mae Foughty, 91, of Columbus Grove died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born August 21, 1928 in Hancock County to the late August M. and Selina (Boerger) Michel. On June 30, 1951 she married Russell John Foughty who...

Herman C. Hein

Herman C. Hein

Nov 17, 2019

Herman C. Hein

CONTINENTAL - Herman C. Hein, 93 of Continental died 9:30 a.m. November 17, 2019.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental.

Condolences may be made at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com

William C. Etter

William C. Etter

Nov 16, 2019

William C. Etter

CONTINENTAL – William C. Etter, 70, of Continental died 9:15 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Laurels of Defiance.  He was born March 21, 1949 in Paulding to the late Rudy and Clara Jane (Wagner) Etter.  On January 5, 1978 he married Retta Perry, who preceded him in death on October 16, 2003....

Paul J. Smith

Paul J. Smith

Nov 15, 2019

Paul J. Smith

COLUMBUS GROVE -- Paul J. Smith, 73, of Columbus Grove died 9:54 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born January 22, 1946 in Lima to the late Othmar and Clara (Hilvers) Smith.  On December 1, 1978, he married Karen Ruhe.  They enjoyed 40 wonderful years...

Dolores C. (Ellerbrock)  Bockrath

Dolores C. (Ellerbrock) Bockrath

Nov 15, 2019

Dolores C. Bockrath

KALIDA -- Dolores C. Bockrath, 94, of Kalida died 12:48 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born April 25, 1925 in Putnam County to the late John and Frances (Schroeder) Ellerbrock.  On October 27, 1948 she married Leonard Bockrath, who preceded her in death on...

Mary Kay (Ellerbrock)  Weis

Mary Kay (Ellerbrock) Weis

Nov 14, 2019

Mary Kay Weis

OTTAWA - Mary Kay Weis, 62, of Ottawa, died 8:30 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her residence.  She was born May 25, 1957 in Lima to the late Thomas and Ruth (Inkrott) Ellerbrock.  On May 9, 1981, she married Bill Weis and he survives in Ottawa.

Other survivors include four children:...

Shelva G. "Jenny" (Deitering)  Ritzel

Shelva G. "Jenny" (Deitering) Ritzel

Nov 13, 2019

CINCINNATI - Shelva G. "Jenny" (Deitering) Ritzel, 82, of Cincinnati,  died 6:44 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Elmcroft of Deer Park, Cincinnati.  She was born March 27, 1937 to the late Rudolph P. and Alberta (Kehres) Deitering.  On February 13, 1971, she married Gerard F. "Jerry" Ritzel.  He died March 3, 2001.

Funeral mass will begin...

Gretchen R. Wheeler-Medley

Gretchen R. Wheeler-Medley

Nov 12, 2019

Gretchen R. Wheeler-Medley

SAN DIEGO, CA - Gretchen R. Wheeler-Medley, 88, of San Diego, CA, died November 12, 2019 at a hospice center in Carlsbad, CA.  Gretchen was diagnosed with end-stage metastatic cancer a few days before her death.

Gretchen was born in Cameron County, PA to Henry and Hazel (Whiting) Wheeler.  After her graduation...

Mary L. (Bair)  Matson

Mary L. (Bair) Matson

Nov 12, 2019

Mary L. Matson

OAKWOOD - Mary L. Matson, 85 of Oakwood, died 10:17 a.m. November 12, 2019 at home.  She was born June 11, 1934 in Antwerp to the late Orville and Thelma (Mick) Bair.  On June 29, 1952 she married Reverend Raymond Matson, he died September 20, 2007.

Mary is survived by her children:...

Elita (Melberg)  Davidsons

Elita (Melberg) Davidsons

Nov 11, 2019

Elita Davidsons

OAKWOOD – Elita Davidsons, 81, of Oakwood died Monday morning, November 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born November 17, 1937 in the country of Latvia to the late Theodor and Herta (Albrects) Melberg. She was raised by her aunt, Adolone Strals Kengis. Elita came to America in 1951. On August 20, 1955 she...

Audrey M. (Wischmeyer)  Cavanaugh

Audrey M. (Wischmeyer) Cavanaugh

Nov 11, 2019

Audrey M. Cavanaugh

OTTAWA – Audrey M. Cavanaugh, 87, of Ottawa died 9:05 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born May 30, 1932 in New Cleveland to the late Ben and Catherine (Laubenthal) Wischmeyer. On October 13, 1954 she married Anthony Cavanaugh who died December 13, 1985.

She is...

Edward J. Wiener

Edward J. Wiener

Nov 8, 2019

Edward J. Wiener

OTTAWA - Edward J. Wiener, 78, of Ottawa died 5:48 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2019 at Mercy Health Putnam County Emergency Services, Glandorf.  He was born January 15, 1941 to the late Frank and Loretta (Lammers) Wiener.  On May 22, 1965, he married Mary Halker and she survives in Ottawa.

Other survivors...

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