Aug 27, 2018

Janet G. Brecht

GILBOA - Janet G. Brecht, 81, of Gilboa died 8:50 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born June 1, 1937 in Gilboa to the late Olen and Nina (Perkins) Hoffman.  On February 23, 1957, she married Robert Brecht who died June 5, 1989.

Survivors include two sons:...

Aug 26, 2018

DELPHOS -- Rita Mae Pohlman, 89, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, August 26, 2018.

Rita Mae was born on May 9, 1929, a daughter of the late Frank (1983) and Catherine (1991) Hohlbein. She graduated in 1948 as a proud "Big Green" and majorette from Ottoville High School.  She married the late Melvin J. Pohlman (12/16/14)...

Aug 25, 2018

WAUNAKEE

Douglas "Doug" Edward Diemer, 51, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI with his beloved daughter Klaire at his side. Doug was born on October 13, 1966 to Eugene "Bert" and Helen Diemer from Ottawa, OH.

Doug was proud to call Wisconsin home for over 20...

Aug 24, 2018

OTTOVILLE - John H. Hilvers, 84, of Ottoville died at 1:51 a.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018 at The Meadows of Delphos.

He was born October 19, 1933 in Ottoville to the late Stephen and Veronica (Beining) Hilvers.  On April 24, 1954, he married Annette Schimmoeller who survives in Ottoville.

Survivors also include three daughters,...

Aug 23, 2018

Richard J. Wurth

CLOVERDALE -     Richard J. Wurth, 59, of Cloverdale, died at 6:27 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born September 8, 1958 in Lima to Richard and Edna (Wiechart) Wurth. His father is deceased, his mother survives in Cloverdale. On November 30, 1985 he married Robin...

Aug 22, 2018

Eileen D. Niese

LEIPSIC – Eileen D. Niese, 77, of Leipsic, died 9:45 p.m., Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Putnam Heritage in Ottawa.  She was born January 5, 1941 in Leipsic to the late Urban F. and Esther (Ellerbrock) Schroeder.  On January 23, 1960, she married Richard "Dick" Niese.  He died January 17, 2011.

Other...

Aug 21, 2018

Irene M. Miller

OTTOVILLE - Irene M. Miller, 100, went to be with her Lord on August 21, 2018 at The Meadows of Delphos. She was born July 10, 1918 in Ottoville to the late Alex E. and Jennie (Gast) Miller.

Those left to celebrate her memory and life are her sister-in-law, Mary Lou Miller...

Aug 19, 2018

Gebhard S. Gasser

Ottoville - Gebhard S. Gasser, 88, of Ottoville  died at 7:01 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 18, 1930 in Ottoville to the late Gebhard and Mayme (Bohn) Gasser.  On June 6, 1959, he married Ruth A. Bendele who survives in Ottoville.

Aug 19, 2018

Betty L. Bland-Plotts

PAULDING - Betty L. Bland-Plotts, 78, of Paulding died 11:50 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the Gardens of Paulding.  She was born August 19, 1940 in Springfield, TN. to the late Jessie and Cora (Gregory) Williams.  She was raised by Charles and Cora Ward. On October 6, 2006 she married Glen Plotts who...

Aug 15, 2018

Jeremy J. Sharp

OAKWOOD -- Jeremy J. Sharp, 39, of Oakwood went to be in the loving arms of Jesus August 15, 2018, finally free from his long struggles with addiction.  He was born October 29, 1978 to his loving mother, Shelly Sharp, who survives in Oakwood.

He is also survived by his beloved grandmother,...

Aug 12, 2018

Richard "Dick" Meyer

OTTOVILLE -- Richard "Dick" Meyer, 73 of Ottoville  died 1:07 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his residence.  He was born April 22, 1945 in Ottawa to the late Alfred and Frances (Niese) Meyer.  On June 25, 1966 he married Sharon Siebeneck, who survives in Ottoville.

Also surviving are 6 children:  Donna...

Aug 11, 2018

Alberto R. Leal

PANDORA -- Alberto R. Leal, 65, of Pandora died 12:40 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Mercy Health St. Rita's, Lima.  He was born September 9, 1952 to the late Margarito and Maria (Rodriguez) Leal.  In October 1973 he married Maria Esquivel, who survives in Pandora.

He is also survived by two...

Aug 8, 2018

Terry D. Speiser

CONTINENTAL - Terry D. Speiser, 78, of Continental died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 7, 1939 in Ayersville to the late Urban and Pauline (Miller-Taylor) Speiser. On June 27, 1957 he married Mary J. Ames who survives in Continental.

Also surviving are four...

Aug 4, 2018

Robert H. Hanneman

GLANDORF - Robert H. Hanneman, age 82 of Glandorf passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 9:37 pm at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 29, 1936 in Glandorf to the late Frank & Clara (Birkemeier) Hanneman. On July 4, 1962 he married Jane (Dickrede) and she survives in Glandorf....

Aug 2, 2018

LEIPSIC - Oscar M. "Beatle" Gonzalez, 67, of Leipsic died 10:11 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his residence.

He was born July 5, 1951 in Falfurrias, TX to the late Jose and Maria (Rios) Gonzalez.  On December 28, 1968, he married Linda Godoy who survives in Leipsic.

Survivors also include 5 children, Regina (Felix)...

Aug 2, 2018

Janice "Jan" Marie (Dangler) Bibler

CONTINENTAL - Janice "Jan" Marie (Dangler) Bibler, 81, peacefully stepped through the elaborate and heavenly door at 1:43 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 from her home in Continental, Ohio, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on Feb. 27, 1937 in Putnam County to Marvin and Elvera (Brinkman) Dangler. On...

Aug 1, 2018

Richard "Dick" R. Shalter

Continental - Richard "Dick" R. Shalter, 89, of Continental died 2:32 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born August 12, 1928 in Continental to the late Howard L. and Alta (Barringer) Shalter.  On February 16, 1952 he married Dorothy Ann Best who passed away January 16,...

Aug 1, 2018

Martha L. Erford

OTTAWA - Martha L. Erford, 93, of Ottawa died at 1:54 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born July 26, 1925 in Gilboa to the late Roy and Bertha (Hazelton) Chambers. On January 20, 1945 she married Cletus Erford who died December 20, 2003.

She is...

Jul 31, 2018

Rita M. (Erford) VonderEmbse

OTTAWA - Rita M. VonderEmbse, 98, of Ottawa died at 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was born March 10, 1920 in Hamler to the late Peter Alvin and Effie (Bauhaus) Erford. On February 3, 1945 she married Richard "Lefty" VonderEmbse who died October 8, 1992.

Jul 30, 2018

Edwin R. Good

Continental - Edwin R. Good, 65, of Continental died 1:40 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2018 at Lima Memorial  Health System. He was born August 18, 1952 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Ira D. and MaryAnne (Slabach) Good.  On October 21, 1977, he married Velda Kirkendall who survives in Continental.

Edwin is...