Feb 8, 2019

Daniel  "Koolie" F. Kuhlman

OTTAWA - Daniel "Koolie" F. Kuhlman, 72 of Ottawa died at 2:55 a.m. February 8, 2019 at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born January 10, 1947 in Lima to the late Thomas and Ruth (Lammers) Kuhlman.

He is survived by two sons, Greg (Amanda) Kuhlman and Chris (Amanda) Kuhlman both...

Feb 4, 2019

Marilyn Ann Kaufman

OTTOVILLE – Marilyn Ann Kaufman, age 83, passed away on February 4th at her home.  Marilyn was born on January 3, 1936 in Leipsic, Ohio to the late Henry and Elizabeth Hazelton.  On May 9, 1959 she married Leon T. Kaufman, who survives in Ottoville.

Marilyn is survived by five sons: Jeff...

Feb 3, 2019

Jacqueline Brianne Klear Massey

GRIFFITH, IN formerly of GLANDORF, OH - Our beautiful miracle, Jackie Klear Massey, 30, is now continuing as a miracle for others as an organ donor.  Jackie passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN after suffering complications from a brain bleed.

Jackie was born...

Feb 1, 2019

Alma H. Carpenter

OTTAWA - Alma H. Carpenter, 83, of Ottawa died 10:33 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2019 at Shawnee Manor in Lima.  She was born September 25, 1935 in Lima to the late Joseph and Valeria (Clementz) Siefker.  On November 3, 1956, she married Harold E. Carpenter.  He died January 16, 2006.

Survivors include...

Feb 1, 2019

Carole A. Edelbrock

OTTAWA - Carole A. Edelbrock, 80, of Ottawa, died 10:35 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2019 at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.  She was born March 28, 1938 in Ottawa to the late Elmer and Wanda (Murray) Gerding.  On May 14, 1960, she married Richard "Dick" Edelbrock and he survives in Ottawa.

Other...

Jan 31, 2019

Louise Margaret "Sis" Alt

OTTOVILLE -- Louise Margaret "Sis" Alt age 96, passed away on January 31st at Mercy/St. Rita's Medical Center.  Sis was born on October 18, 1922 in Ottoville, Ohio to Andy and Matilda (Schmitt) Altenburger.   She married Basil V. Alt on June 27, 1946 in Ottoville.

She is survived by one daughter...

Jan 29, 2019

Catherine R. Lause

OTTAWA - Catherine R. Lause, 89, of Ottawa died 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born May 14, 1929 in Jackson Twp, Hancock County to the late Sylvester and Florence (Leatherman) Dangler.  On September 22, 1947, she married Ivan Lause, the love of her life for 69...

Jan 28, 2019

David L. "Butch" Chamberlin, Sr.

WEST LEIPSIC - David L. "Butch" Chamberlin, Sr., 70 of West Leipsic passed away a result of a house fire Monday, January 28, 2019 at his home in West Leipsic. Butch was born November 22, 1948 in Lima to the late Paul and Velma (Baker) Chamberlin. On August 28, 1976 he married...

Jan 28, 2019

James H. Martin

OTTOVILLE -- James H. Martin, 88, of Ottoville died 8:40 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2019 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.  He was born November 30, 1930 in Fort Jennings to the late Arnold and Ida (Wieging) Martin.  On July 7, 1951 he married Patricia Schnipke.  She survives in Ottoville.

Jim is survived...

Jan 26, 2019

Eleanor A. Hermiller

MILLER CITY -- Eleanor A. Hermiller, 84, of Miller City died 11:10 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born December 5, 1934 in Lima to the late Edward and Catherine (Pohl) Hoersten.  On April 29, 1954 she married Lawrence W. Hermiller, who preceded her in death on July...

Jan 25, 2019

Theodore F. "Ted" Jones

CONTINENTAL -- Theodore F. "Ted" Jones, 67, of Continental died 11:49 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf.  He was born March 25, 1951 in Defiance to the late Rolland and Alice (Opalinski) Jones.  On October 9, 1976 he married Diane Willborn, who preceded him in death on...

Jan 25, 2019

Evelyn D. Looser

OTTOVILLE -- Evelyn D. Looser, 88, of Ottoville died  3:09 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born May 14, 1930 to the late Joseph and Lena (Kahle) Nartker.  On May 20, 1950 she married Lavern "Chuck" Looser, who preceded her in death on May 2,...

Jan 25, 2019

David W. Niese

HAMLER -- David W. Niese, 68, of Hamler and formerly of Leipsic died 12:07 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at his residence.  He was born October 8, 1950 to Ralph and Alice (Fuerst) Niese.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Leipsic.  On April 29, 1977 he married Lois E. Shively, who...

Jan 21, 2019

George R. Elliott

OAKWOOD - George R. Elliott, 70 of Oakwood died at 3:05 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2019 at Paulding County Hospital, Paulding. He was born January 6, 1949 in Paulding to the late Ward and Edra (Eakins) Elliott. On June 17, 1977 he married Donna Shellenbarger who survives in Oakwood.

Also surviving are...

Jan 19, 2019

UPDATE: Burial Service for Eula Jo Spencer will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18th at Harman Cemetery, Gilboa.

Eula Jo Spencer

OTTAWA -  Eula Jo Spencer, 92, was called home to be with the Lord at January 19, 2019 at 6:20 PM, at The Meadows, Leipsic, OH.

She was born March 26, 1926,...

Jan 17, 2019

Aaron James Rakes

OAKWOOD - Aaron James Rakes, 40, of Oakwood died at 7:47 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Sunshine Residential, Maumee. He was born January 18, 1978 in Defiance to the late Bethel Gene and Vickie Lynn (Hall) Rakes, Jr.

He is survived by a brother, Johnny Rakes of Oakwood; a sister, Karisa...

Jan 17, 2019

Jean E. Shellenbarger

OAKWOOD – Jean E. Shellenbarger, 81 of Oakwood died at 9:42 P.M. Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born June 25, 1937 in Memphis, TN. to the late Franklin E. and Minnie L. (Pickle) Englehardt.  On December 7, 1955, she married Alvin L. Shellenbarger and he survives in Oakwood.

Jan 17, 2019

Roger L. Riepenhoff

OTTAWA - Roger L. Riepenhoff, 68, of Ottawa died at 12:52 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 28, 1950 in Lima to Thomas B. and Edna (Recker) Riepenhoff. His father is deceased, his mother survives in Glandorf. On December 13, 1980 he married Rose Wehri who survives...

Jan 16, 2019

Elizabeth "Dolly" Basinger

CLOVERDALE - Elizabeth "Dolly" Basinger, 89, of Cloverdale died at 9:14 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born November 8, 1929 in Cloverdale to the late Bryan and Mary (Matson) Ladd. On March 21, 1953 she married Pat D. Basinger who died May 14, 2001.

She...

Jan 15, 2019

Teodoro Salinas

OTTAWA - Teodoro Salinas, 68, of Ottawa died at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born September 13, 1950 in Monterrey, Mexico to the late Teodoro and Mariy (Peralez) Salinas, Sr. He married Virginia Rodriguez in 1973 and she died in 2003.

He...