Jun 24, 2025

Betty Joe Theobald

CONTINENTAL – Betty Joe Theobald, 82, of Continental, passed away at 12:35 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Vancrest of Delphos.  She was born January 3, 1943, in David, KY to the late Howard J. and Vadie (Scott) Centers.

Betty is survived by five children: Becky (Tony) Gilbert of Dupont, Gina...

Jun 24, 2025

Ronald Ellerbrock

OTTAWA - Ronald Ellerbrock, 85, of Ottawa passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa.

He was born on February 7, 1940, in Ottawa to the late Sylvester and Marie (Recker) Ellerbrock. On January 18, 1964, he married Linda (Kroeger) who survives in Ottawa.

He was a...

Jun 23, 2025

Sgt. Jaden R. Nuveman

MILLER CITY – Sgt. Jaden R. Nuveman, HHC, 1st BN, 27th IN REG, 2nd IBCT, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Mortarman, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025.  He was born July 1, 2004, in Lima to Dustin Nuveman of Ottawa and Jamie (Averesch) Nuveman of Miller City.

He is also survived by...

Jun 22, 2025

Bobby L. Early

OAKWOOD – Bobby L. Early, 66, of Oakwood, passed away at 9:19 a.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. He was born March 9, 1959, in Asheville, NC to the late Bill and Pearl (Davis) Early.

He is survived by his significant other, Stephanie Cogswell;  two children: Hailey (Nick)...

Jun 20, 2025

Fred N. Fife

OAKWOOD – Fred N. Fife, 53, of Oakwood, passed away at 4:22 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2025, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. He was born May 14, 1972, in Defiance to Jack and Thelma (Thacker) Fife. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Oakwood.

Other survivors include two...

Jun 18, 2025

Joseph B. Myers

LEIPSIC – Joseph B. Myers, 69, of Leipsic, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus. He was born December 29, 1955, in Lima to the late Norman E. and Helen Jeanne (McCandless) Myers. On June 27, 1975, he married Nancy J. Cupp, who...

Jun 18, 2025

Charles L. "Chuck" Dunbar

DELPHOS – Charles L. "Chuck" Dunbar, 64, of Delphos, went with the Lord, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born February 14, 1961, in Lima to Donald and Marilyn (Boecker) Dunbar, who survive in Ottoville.

Chuck is also survived by his children: Sara (Brandon Moore) Dunbar...

Jun 18, 2025

Lambert Rodriguez II

LEIPSIC – Lambert Rodriguez II, 87, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 5, 1938, in Hebbronville, TX to the late Lamberto and Consuelo (Rios) Rodriguez.  On April 11, 1956, he married Teresa Amador, who preceded him in death on July 28,...

Jun 17, 2025

Eva Jane Radabaugh

OTTAWA – Eva Jane Radabaugh, 83, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:28 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born June 7, 1942, in Dupont to the late Floyd and Alta (Dunlap) Salisbury. On October 27, 1962, she married George William "Bill" Radabaugh, who preceded her in death on...

Jun 16, 2025

James William Grigsby

COLUMBUS GROVE – James William Grigsby, 88, of Columbus Grove (formerly of Elida), died at 2:30 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Vancrest of Delphos. He was born December 16, 1936, in Lima to the late James Francis and Ora Bernice (Bowsher) Grigsby. On December 17, 1955, he married Carole Ann Hedges, who preceded...

Jun 15, 2025

David R. "Dave" Maag

OTTAWA – David R. "Dave" Maag, 60, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 15, 1964, in Lima to the late Larry and Jeanette (Recker) Maag. He is survived by Larry's surviving spouse, Beverly Maag.

Dave is also survived by his two...

Jun 11, 2025

Roger W. Purk

OTTAWA – Roger W. Purk, 76, formerly of Ottawa and Van Wert, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Lochhaven Assisted Living, Lima.

He was born July 20, 1948, in Van Wert to Robert and Marvel Rae (Mefferd) Purk, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by...

Jun 9, 2025

John R. Schnipke

CLOVERDALE – John R. Schnipke, 74, of Cloverdale, passed away at 10:21 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Mercy Health Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. He was born April 30, 1951, in Cloverdale to the late Vincent and Carmelita (Averesch) Schnipke.  On April 6, 1974, he married Erma Reindel, who survives in...

Jun 9, 2025

Nicholas G. Lomeli, Sr.

BELMORE – Nicholas G. Lomeli, Sr., 57, of Belmore, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on August 31, 1967, in Lima to John B. and Carol (Smith) Lomeli. His father survives in Phoenix, AZ and his mother preceded...

Jun 7, 2025

Thomas Franklin Bullinger

FORT JENNINGS - Thomas Franklin Bullinger, 70, of Fort Jennings, Ohio, passed away on June 7, 2025.  He was born on May 22, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to Richard C. Bullinger and Amelia E. (Carder) Bullinger. He was the beloved husband of Jill Ann (Meyer) Bullinger for 49 years; the devoted father of Dr....

Jun 7, 2025

Richard L. Kortokrax

KALIDA - Richard L. Kortokrax, 91, passed away June 7th, 2025, at the home of his daughter, surrounded in loving prayer by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Richard "Dick" Kortokrax was born August 9th, 1933, to the late Leo and Louella Kortokrax of Ottoville, Ohio.  On July 7th, 1956, he married his college sweetheart,...

Jun 7, 2025

Geri Lynn Ricker

OTTAWA – Geri Lynn Ricker, 64, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born October 20, 1960, in Toledo to the late Stanley "Tip" and Dottie (Van Oss) Hovest.  On June 22, 1985, she married Duane Ricker, he survives in Ottawa.

Jun 6, 2025

Patrick Kelly

FORT JENNINGS – Patrick Kelly, 69, of Fort Jennings, died at 11:57 p.m. on Friday June 6, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born December 27, 1955, in Canton, Ohio to the late Irwin and Reva (St. Croix) Kelly. On August 25, 1987, he married Rebecca Miehls, she survives in Fort Jennings.

Jun 6, 2025

Donald D. Strauer

GLANDORF – Donald D. Strauer, 91, of Glandorf, passed away at 2:44 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1934, in Lima to the late Henry and Verena (Sommer) Strauer. On August 13, 1955, he married Marie Weber, who survives in Glandorf....

Jun 3, 2025

Evelyn J. Searfoss

CONTINENTAL – Evelyn J. Searfoss, 90, of Continental, passed away at 9:23 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance.  She was born June 8, 1934, in Van Wert, to the late Kenneth and Mae (Agler) Campbell.  On January 1, 1951, she married Carl E. Searfoss, he preceded her in death...