Nov 2, 2025

Marie H. Grote

KALIDA – Marie H. Grote, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went peacefully to our Heavenly Father at 9:05 a.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025 at her residence.  She was born January 3, 1936 in Ottoville to the late Albert and Verena (Grubenhoff) Ruen.  On August 8, 1959, she married Robert F. Grote and was...

Oct 31, 2025

David V. Slattman

CONTINENTAL – David V. Slattman, 70, of Continental, passed away at 7:41 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. He was born March 1, 1955, in Lima to the late Augustus and Lois (Tracy) Slattman. On May 3, 1975, he married Joanna Burgei, who survives in Continental.

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Oct 29, 2025

Adam R. Nienberg

HOLGATE – Adam R. Nienberg, 19, of Holgate, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born January 31, 2006, in Lima to William and Sara (Gilgenbach) Nienberg, who survive in Holgate.

He is also survived by two siblings: Laura (Casey Hillenbrand) Nienberg of Defiance and Douglas (Jael Michelson) Nienberg of...

Oct 29, 2025

Joe Homero Luna, Jr.

LEIPSIC – Joe Homero Luna, Jr., 54 of Leipsic, passed away at 2:40 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 16, 1971, in Michigan to Homero Sr. and Betty Lou (Delgado) Luna.  His parents survive in Leipsic. On September 8, 1990, he married...

Oct 29, 2025

James J. "Jim" Knueven

LEIPSIC – James J. "Jim" Knueven, 72, of Leipsic, died at 10:05 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 19, 1953, in Lima to the late Louis and Gertrude (Meyer) Knueven. On June 22, 1974, he married Jo'Dell Berger and she survives in Leipsic.

Other survivors...

Oct 27, 2025

Ruth Gerdeman

KALIDA – Ruth Gerdeman, 85, of Kalida, passed away on at 9:16 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born December 14, 1939, in Lima to the late Carl and Florentine (Warnecke) Klausing.  On September 12, 1964, she married Charles Gerdeman, he preceded her in death on...

Oct 25, 2025

Brian K. Kosch

CONTINENTAL – Brian K. Kosch, 63, of Continental died 8:07 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  He was born on September 18, 1962, in Lima to the late Walter J. and Luella (Carnahan) Kosch.  On February 23, 1985, he married Karen Grant, who survives in Continental.

Also surviving are...

Oct 23, 2025

Eugenia Weskiel

NEW CLEVELAND – With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Eugenia Weskiel, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who died peacefully at 1:40 p.m. on October 23, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, Ohio. Eugenia was 97 years old. She was born in a small country home outside of Przemysl, Poland on...

Oct 22, 2025

Kenneth E. "Ken" Kroeger

OTTOVILLE – Kenneth E. "Ken" Kroeger, 90, of Ottoville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1935, in Lima to the late Gilbert and Frances (Martin) Kroeger. On November 22, 1962, he married Margery A. "Margie" Liston, who preceded...

Oct 22, 2025

Bradley W. Cherry

PANDORA – Bradley W. Cherry, 85, of Pandora, passed away at 2:29 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born February 25, 1940, in Ohio to the late Wayne and Betty (Roy) Cherry.  He was formerly married to Sandra Sommers.

He is survived by...

Oct 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Donald R. "Don" Hazelton

CONTINENTAL - Donald R. "Don" Hazelton, 71, of Continental, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on February 22, 1954, in Defiance and was the first child of Lawrence Junior and Jenny Ann (Miller) Hazelton....

Oct 19, 2025

Frank R. Schroeder

KALIDA – Frank R. Schroeder, 75 of Kalida, died 1:48 a.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his residence.  He was born January 5, 1950 at home in Kalida to the late Hugo and Magdalena (Buss) Schroeder.  On September 21, 1973, he married Dorothy J. Birkemeier and she survives in Kalida.

Other survivors...

Oct 17, 2025

Mark "Butch" Langhals

ALVA, FL – Mark "Butch" Langhals, 74, of Alva, FL and formerly of Kalida died Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Hope Hospice House, Lehigh Acres, FL.  He was born February 12, 1951, in Lima to the late John and Clara (Schroeder) Langhals.  On November 20, 1971, he married Phyllis Schnipke, who survives in...

Oct 17, 2025

Mary Louise Schroeder

LEIPSIC – Mary Louise Schroeder, 94, of Leipsic, passed away on her 74th wedding anniversary at 5:15 a.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born March 30, 1931, in Leipsic to the late Bernard C. and Lucy R. (Hoffman) Schroeder. On October 17, 1951, she married Walter J....

Oct 15, 2025

David A. "Banger" Kuhlman

OTTAWA – David A. "Banger" Kuhlman, 71, of Ottawa, passed away at 8:23 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Mercy Health Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. He was born February 22, 1954, in Lima to the late Raymond and Catherine (Maidlow) Kuhlman. On November 7, 1983, he married Brenda Dickey, who survives...

Oct 15, 2025

Lucas Jay "Luke" Kaufman

KALIDA – Lucas Jay "Luke" Kaufman, 29, of Kalida, passed away at 4:41 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born February 27, 1996, in Lima to Darren and Kathy (Morman) Kaufman, they survive in Kalida.

Luke is also survived by a brother: Ben...

Oct 15, 2025

Glennis "Glenn" Bradley

CONTINENTAL – Glennis "Glenn" Bradley, 84, of Continental, passed away at 10:02 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his daughter's residence. He was born October 10, 1941, in Flemingsburg, KY to the late Richmond and Flora (Wisman) Bradley. On June 12, 1965, he married Dorothy Watson, who preceded him in death on February 6,...

Oct 14, 2025

Steven R. Brinkman

DEFIANCE - Steven R. Brinkman, 69, of Defiance, died at 10:05 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born January 7, 1956, in Lima to the late Robert Bernard "Bob" and JoAnn Mildred "Jo" (Clark) Brinkman.

He is survived by four siblings: Sandy Buss of Kalida, Bob...

Oct 14, 2025

Eduardo DeLaRosa

LEIPSIC - Eduardo DeLaRosa, 84, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:52 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born September 2, 1941, in Hidalgo, TX to the late Lucio and Zenobia (Mungia) DeLaRosa. On March 14, 1959, he married Delia Gallegos, who preceded him in death on March 21,...

Oct 8, 2025

Richard "Dick" Hiegel

LEIPSIC – Richard "Dick" Hiegel, 92, of Leipsic, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born July 15, 1933, in Leipsic to the late Floyd and Martha (Stoup) Hiegel. On May 2, 1957, he married Sharon Buzard, who survives in Leipsic.

He is...