Mar 8, 2025

Joseph L. Kuhlman NEW CLEVELAND – Joseph L. Kuhlman, 85, of New Cleveland, died 8:15 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born June 12, 1939 in New Cleveland to the late Cyril and Lucille (Ellerbrock) Kuhlman.  On November 22, 1958, he married Helen Repko and she survives in New Cleveland. Other survivors include...

Mar 8, 2025

Donald E. Priest GROVER HILL - Donald E. Priest, 76, of Grover Hill, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born August 31, 1948, to the late Walter and Norma (Matson) Priest.  On August 5, 1972, he married Janet A. Renn, she preceded him in death on July 28,...

Mar 7, 2025

Kenneth E. Croy OTTAWA – Kenneth E. Croy, 88, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:40 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born February 22, 1937, in Ottawa to the late Raymond and Louise (Hornung) Croy.  He had been married to Barbara Thoma, she survives in Glandorf. Ken is also...

Mar 7, 2025

Bonnie L. Hoffman OTTAWA – Bonnie L. Hoffman, 75, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born February 11, 1950, in Lima to the late Cletus and Bertha (Ricker) Hoffman. Surviving are two brothers: Richard (Irma) Hoffman of Kalida, and Edward (Pat) Hoffman of Leipsic; nieces and...

Mar 4, 2025

Esperanza C. "Hope" Castillo LEIPSIC - Esperanza C. "Hope" Castillo, 94, of Leipsic, passed away at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born December 18, 1930, in Mexico to the late Albino and Elodia (Gutierrez) Chavez.  On November 1, 1969, she married Francisco Castillo, who preceded her in death on September...

Mar 4, 2025

Elaine M. Gerding GLANDORF – Elaine M. Gerding, 93, of Glandorf, passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born August 26, 1931, in McHenry, Illinois to the late Leo and Evelyn (May) Blake.  On August 23, 1958, she married Louis E. Gerding, he preceded her in death on April...

Mar 3, 2025

Larry L. Archer OTTAWA – Larry L. Archer, 71, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born October 20, 1953, in Lima to the late Eugene and Eugenia (Severns) Archer. On July 22, 1978, he married Sue Rimer, who survives in Ottawa. Other survivors...

Mar 2, 2025

Jean Ann Heitzman CONTINENTAL - Jean Ann Heitzman, 71, of Continental, passed away at 5:56 p.m., March 2, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family after her third battle with cancer.  She was born on June 26, 1953, to Albert and Beatrice (Wahmhoff) Berelsman in Lima, Ohio. She was a 1971 graduate of Fort Jennings High School and...

Mar 2, 2025

Irene Margaret Morman OTTAWA – Irene Morman, 93, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa with her loving family by her side.  She was born February 26, 1932, and was one of 10 children of the late Vincent and Lucy (Frank) Kaufman.  On August 7, 1951, Irene married Paul...

Feb 27, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Byrne OTTOVILLE – Eugene "Gene" Byrne, 89, of Ottoville, passed away surrounded by his family at 7:44 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his residence.  He was born February 20, 1936, in Cloverdale to the late Orion and Edwina (Miller) Byrne.  On January 15, 1955, he married Clarice Rayle, they were married for 70 years, she...

Feb 27, 2025

Jeanette F. Heckman GLANDORF – Jeanette Heckman, 95, of Glandorf, passed away at 11:45 a.m., February 27, 2025 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  Jeanette was born December 24, 1929 in Lima, to the late Leo J. and Margaret (Feltman) Maag. On February 13, 1954, she married her best friend and love of her life, Richard Heckman, and he preceded...

Feb 25, 2025

Cletus Francis Morman OTTAWA - Cletus Francis Morman, 93, of Ottawa, passed away at 3:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, with his son Dean by his side.  Cletus was born October 04, 1931 in Miller City, Ohio, to the late Louis and Veronica (Lammers) Morman. On July 11, 1959, Cletus married Rose Ann Weis of Leipsic, Ohio.  Cletus...

Feb 23, 2025

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic with a celebration of life and luncheon to follow at Charlie Bennett Park, 200 Sports Complex Dr., Leipsic.

David C. Bennett, M.D. LEIPSIC – David C. Bennett, 74, of Leipsic, died 6:45 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2025 at...

Feb 23, 2025

Jack O. Pipes CONTINENTAL – Jack O. Pipes, 90, of Continental, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born October 2, 1934, in Zionsville, IN, to the late William and Nettie (Crosby) Pipes.  On June 30, 1957, he married Peggy L. Browning, she survives in Continental. Other survivors include...

Feb 22, 2025

Roger J. Trentman FORT JENNINGS – Roger J. Trentman, 65 of Fort Jennings, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer.  He was born July 29, 1959, to John and Norma (Rode) Trentman. Roger is survived by his wife, Diane (Dray) of almost 42 years; children: Renee (Stephen) Jacquemin, Travis...

Feb 22, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Kirkendall GLANDORF - Virginia "Ginny" Kirkendall, 83, of Glandorf, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her residence.  She was born on October 19, 1941, in Ottoville, to the late John and Mildred (Otte) King.  On August 25, 1962, she married Larry K. Kirkendall, he preceded her in death on July 8, 2020. Ginny is survived...

Feb 21, 2025

Betty Jean Otto CLOVERDALE - Betty Jean Otto passed away February 21, 2025, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Betty was born July 21, 1947, in Paulding to the late Richard and Helen (Williams) Downing. On September 28, 1968, she married Thomas "Tony" Otto, he preceded her in death on August 31, 2019. She is survived by a daughter:...

Feb 21, 2025

Katherine (Brock) Cavin OAKWOOD – Katherine (Brock) Cavin, 83, of Oakwood, passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She was born October 6, 1941, in Pineville, KY to the late James and Elizabeth (Caldwell) Brock. On August 25, 1961, she married William Cavin, who preceded her in death on February 11,...

Feb 20, 2025

Burma J. Coleman OAKWOOD – Burma J. Coleman, 79, of Oakwood, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Mercy Health Defiance Hospital.  She was born June 30, 1945, in Rockhouse, Kentucky, to the late Frank and Delphia (Vanhoose) Johnson.  On March 20, 1962, she married Dallas Coleman, he preceded her in death on August 6, 1991. Burma is...

Feb 18, 2025

Dorothea J. Wilkinson FINDLAY - Dorothea J. Wilkinson, 93, of Findlay, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at The Willows at Tiffin.  She was born January 6, 1932, in Leipsic to the late Clyde and Gertrude (Fenstermaker) Hector. On June 10, 1951, she married Paul E. Wilkinson, who preceded her in death on September 13,...