Nov 13, 2017

Gela J. Schuller

OTTAWA -- Gela J. Schuller, 73 of Ottawa died 5:25 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born in Ottoville to the late Charles and Juanita (Ladd) Sharp, Sr.  On March 28, 1964 she married Harold L. Schuller, who preceded her in death on July 29, 2006....

Nov 13, 2017

William "Bill" Ladd

Cloverdale – William "Bill" Ladd, 82 of Cloverdale died 2:34 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2017 at his residence.  He was born November 13, 1935 in Cloverdale to the late Bryan and Mary (Matson) Ladd.  On September 3, 1955 he married Norma Schneeg who survives in Cloverdale.

Bill is also survived by eight...

Nov 12, 2017

Debra Cain-Longwell

OAKWOOD -  Debra Cain-Longwell, 57, of Oakwood died at 8:37 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Van Wert In-patient Hospice. She was born August 14, 1960 in Columbia City, IN to Robert and Roberta (Baker) Hargrove. Her father is deceased, her mother survives in Ottawa.  On June 22, 2013 she married Jeff Longwell who survives...

Nov 12, 2017

Travis A. Schnipke

GLANDORF -- Travis A. Schnipke, 38, died unexpectedly at 5:08 a.m. Sunday, November 12, 2017 St. Rita's Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.  He was born on October 1, 1979 in Lima to Daniel and Susan Schnipke, who survive in Glandorf.  On October 4, 2014 he married Alyssa Quinn and opened his heart to...

Nov 9, 2017

James A. Steffen

MILLER CITY - James A. Steffen, 70, of Miller City passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Dayton VA Hospice. He was born April 25, 1947 to the late Norbert and Leona (Eiden) Steffen. His wife of 41 years, Joyce (Ruhe) Steffen survives in Miller City. They married on April 23, 1976....

Nov 9, 2017

Norma R. Kemper

OTTOVILLE – Norma R. Kemper, 82 of Ottoville died 8:29 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2017 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born November 16, 1934 to the late Norman and Agnes (Stiles) Johnson.  On September 27, 1958 she married Robert W. Myers, who died July 13, 1985.  She then married Arnold W....

Nov 8, 2017

Margene M. Butler

Margene M. Butler died November 8, 2017,  She was the wife of  Norman E. Butler, who died October 29th, 2002.  Survivors include a daughter, Nancy A., and a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis E. and Sidany Butler, a granddaughter, Darianealy, a surviving sister, Susan Emerson, and many nieces and nephews. Margene received Bachelor and Master...

Nov 8, 2017

Marcus J. "Jack" Roof

GLANDORF - Marcus J. "Jack" Roof, 73, of Glandorf, died 1:58 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born August 21, 1944 in Kenton, to the late Ferdinand and Marcella (Maag) Roof.  On September 5, 1970, he married Frances Schmersal and she survives in Glandorf.

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Nov 8, 2017

Lawrence Gerten

LEIPSIC – Lawrence Gerten, 86, of Leipsic died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1931 in Leipsic to the late Lawrence and Veronica (Goedde) Gerten. On May 5, 1956 he married Thelma Ruhe and she survives in Leipsic.

Also surviving are seven children, Steve...

Nov 8, 2017

Eileen P. Kindle

OTTAWA – Eileen P. Kindle, 85, of Ottawa died peacefully 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born October 23, 1932 in Glandorf, to the late Leonard and Teresa (Schroeder) Schroeder.  On March 16, 1952, she married Richard Kindle who died September 28, 2007.

Eileen is...

Nov 7, 2017

Lou Ann Kahle

KALIDA - Lou Ann Kahle, 88, of Kalida died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born May 18, 1929 in Perry Township to the late Joseph and Martha (Schmitz) Webken. On October 13, 1948 she married Leon A. "Windy" Kahle who died February 5, 2012.

Nov 5, 2017

Gary Dwayne Brooks

OTTAWA – Gary Dwayne Brooks, 64, of Ottawa died at his residence on Sunday, November 5, 2017. He was born June 5, 1953 in Lima to the late Silas and Lena (Barnes) Brooks.

He is survived by three brothers, Darrell (Brenda) Brooks of Dupont, Rusty (Wanda) Brooks and Brian Brooks both of...

Nov 5, 2017

Dennis C. Landin

Ottoville – Dennis C. Landin, 74, of Ottoville died 6:59 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Mercy St. Vincent's Hospital, Toledo.  He was born April 30, 1943 in Ottoville to the late Joseph and Henrietta (Nartker) Landin.  On August 17, 1963 he married Martha Gerding who survives in Ottoville.

He is also...

Nov 5, 2017

Elisabeth K. "Else"  Burgei

GLANDORF - Elisabeth K. "Else" Burgei, 85, of Glandorf died at 11:27 a.m. Sunday, November 5, 2017 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born October 8, 1932 in Hausdülmen, Germany to the late Hugo Felix and Maria Gertrud (Osterkamp) Vennemann. On December 10, 1994 she married Robert M. Burgei who died January...

Nov 3, 2017

Patricia L. Nienberg

Ottawa -- Patricia L. Nienberg, 82 of Ottawa died 7:45 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2017 at St. Rita's Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Ottawa.  She was born February 19, 1935 in Columbus Grove to the late Arthur and Mary (Unterbrink) Downey.  On October 10, 1953 she married Daniel Joseph Nienberg, who preceded her in...

Nov 3, 2017

Steven Strauer

KALIDA - Steven Strauer, 67, of Kalida, died 12:04 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2017 at his residence.  He was born January 22, 1950 in Lima, to the late Robert and Joann (Hermiller) Strauer.  On September 25, 1971 he married Christine Fortman, who survives.

Survivors also include three children: Erin (Jason) Hoffman, Dean (Amber)...

Nov 3, 2017

Lisa M. Henry

OTTAWA - Lisa M. Henry, 52, of Ottawa, died 5:40 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born October 22, 1965 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Hazel Mae Ranes.

Survivors include two daughters: Misty Bates of Convoy and Lacey Niese of Continental; four granddaughters:...

Oct 31, 2017

Jean Byrne

OTTOVILLE - Jean Byrne, 84, of Ottoville died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Van Crest of Delphos. She was born March 8, 1933 in Cloverdale to the late John and Frances (German) Schnipke. On May 1, 1954 she married Robert Byrne who survives in Ottoville.

Also surviving are four children,...

Oct 30, 2017

LEIPSIC - David J. Herring, 59, of Leipsic died at 12:27 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1958 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Clark and Helen M. (Murray) Herring. On September 22, 1979 he married Marcia Kemper who survives in Leipsic.

Also surviving are two children, Jillian (Rob)...

Oct 29, 2017

Pamela L. Ashbaugh

DEFIANCE - Pamela L. Ashbaugh, 67, of  Defiance died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. She was born March 10, 1950 in Detroit, MI to the late Ruel and Myrna (Baringer) McKeen. On March 11, 1967 she married Roger Ashbaugh who survives in Defiance.

She is...