Jul 28, 2025

Leona I. Salyers

CONTINENTAL – Leona I. Salyers, 83, of Continental, passed away at 4:25 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born July 5, 1942, in Scott County, Virginia to the late Harold and Beulah Faye (Sullins) Salyer. On March 5, 1961, she married Evert L. Salyers, who preceded her in...

Jul 26, 2025

Norma Jean Morgan

CONTINENTAL – Norma Jean Morgan, 96 of Continental, died at 2:02 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at The Meadows of Kalida.  She was born December 17, 1928 in Perry Township to the late Eber F. and Lana "Mae" (Schmidt) Winkle.  On August 25, 1951, she married David Morgan and he died December 5,...

Jul 23, 2025

Larry Dennis Place

LEIPSIC – Larry Dennis Place, 78, of Leipsic, passed away at 10:18 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his residence. He was born October 21, 1946, to Eugene Orville and Virginia Ann (Wortman) Place. On December 11, 1971, he married Carlotta "Lottie" Helen Kelsch at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic.

Larry is...

Jul 21, 2025

Erma J. (Shank) Kern

CONTINENTAL – Erma J. (Shank) Kern, 97, of Continental, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born March 12, 1928, in North Creek, OH to the late Cary and Hettie (Parson) Shank. On September 11, 1948, she married E. Eugene Kern, who preceded...

Jul 21, 2025

Natalie "Nanny" Schroeder

CAPE CORAL, FL (formerly of Ottawa) - Natalie "Nanny" Schroeder, 69, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf, twelve years to the day after her mother. She was born March 10, 1956, in Lima to the late John and Rena (McDonald)...

Jul 18, 2025

Mary C. Phillips

KALIDA – Mary C. Phillips, 92, went to be with our Lord on the evening of Friday, July 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 19, 1932 in Custar, OH to the late John and Mary (Baumbarger) Wilhelm.  On November 24, 1951, she married John G. Phillips, who preceded her...

Jul 18, 2025

Jane R. Wagner-Riepenhoff

MILLER CITY - Jane R. Wagner-Riepenhoff, age 81, of Miller City, passed away peacefully at 11:44 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa with family by her side holding her hand.  Born November 4, 1943,  in Lima, Jane was the beloved daughter of the late Floyd and Agnes (Gerdeman) Scheckelhoff....

Jul 15, 2025

Nicholas John Ricker

KALIDA – Nicholas John Ricker, 56, of Kalida, passed away at 6:59 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 22, 1969, in Lima to Sigmund and Carol (Calvelage) Ricker. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Fort Jennings.  On...

Jul 15, 2025

Camden Timothy Lee Burwell

OTTAWA – Camden Timothy Lee Burwell was born at 5:51 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital and, in his short life, knew nothing but love. He passed peacefully later that morning at 7:43 a.m., surrounded by the deep love of his parents.

He is the beloved son...

Jul 12, 2025

John W. "Bill" Sharp

CLOVERDALE – John W. "Bill" Sharp, 87, of Cloverdale died 12:50 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born September 1, 1937, in Cloverdale to the late Charles and Juanita (Ladd) Sharp.  On November 14, 1975, he married Sheila Hoffman, and she survives in Cloverdale....

Jul 9, 2025

Kevin Schnipke

KALIDA – Kevin Schnipke, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on July 9th, 2025.  Kevin, a devoted parishioner of St. Michael's Catholic Church, loyal employee at K &M Tire, friend to everyone, and passionate family man. His genuine personality was felt by all who knew him.  He was born October 11, 1959, in...

Jul 7, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Perkins

LEIPSIC – Anthony "Tony" Perkins, 64, of Leipsic, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Vincent's Medical Center, Toledo. He was born December 13, 1960, in Bowling Green to the late Homer "Clyde" Perkins and Anna Mae Morris.

He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Perkins; four...

Jul 5, 2025

Diane C. Kahle

KALIDA – Diane C. Kahle, 85, of Kalida, died 11:20 a.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025 at The Meadows of Kalida.  She was born January 27, 1940, in Landeck to the late Arnold and Margaret (Kill) Ellerbrock.  On October 1, 1960, she married James C. Kahle, who preceded her in death on July 28, 2012....

Jul 5, 2025

Emma L. Shaffer

CONTINENTAL – Emma L. Shaffer, 71, of Continental died 6:20 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her residence.  She was born November 17, 1953, in Georgia to the late Theodore and Virginia (Bear) Kuhn.  On October 4, 1986, she married Kenneth Shaffer, who preceded her in death on June 28, 2006.

She...

Jul 3, 2025

David Eugene "Dave" Yoder

OTTAWA – David Eugene "Dave" Yoder, 94, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born April 12, 1931, in Monroeville, IN to the late Owen J. and Verda C. (Yoder) Yoder. On August 11, 1956, he married Rosetta Brundige, who preceded him...

Jun 29, 2025

Carla J. (Williams) DeSota

LAGRANGE, IN (formerly of Continental) – Carla J. (Williams) DeSota, 69, of LaGrange, IN (formerly of Continental), passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI. She was born April 2, 1956, in Defiance to the late Richard "Sprout" and Mary (Drew) Williams.

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Jun 27, 2025

Gregory J. Schulte

OTTAWA – Gregory J. Schulte, 43, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his residence.  He was born February 27, 1982, in Lima to Timothy and Cynthia (Meyer) Schulte, they survive in Ottawa.  On October 10, 2009, he married Laura Karhoff, she also survives in Ottawa.

Greg is also...

Jun 27, 2025

Sharon A. Lammers

LEIPSIC – Sharon A. Lammers, 78, of Leipsic, passed away at 5:05 a.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born August 16, 1946, in Defiance to the late Paul J. and Alberta Ann (Gustwiller) Wenzinger. On January 30, 1965, she married Donald Lammers, who survives in...

Jun 26, 2025

Richard H. Carder

OTTOVILLE – Richard H. Carder, 93, of Ottoville, passed away at 2:30 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born January 12, 1932, in Delphos to the late Frank G. and Elise C. (Blockburger) Carder. On August 25, 1956, he married JoAnn Miller. She preceded him in death on June 19,...

Jun 24, 2025

Curtis David "Dave" Hunter

COLUMBUS GROVE – Curtis David "Dave" Hunter, 63, of Columbus Grove, passed away at 11:41 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1961, in Lima to the late Curtis David and Treecie Gail (Tennyson) Hunter.

Dave is survived by three children: Chris (Ashley) Hunter...