Feb 14, 2025

Angela R. Monhollen GROVER HILL – Angela R. Monhollen, 75, of Grover Hill, passed away at 12:07 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born March 7, 1949, in Northamptonshire, Thrapston, England, to the late Tadeusz "Ted" and Millicent (Meadows) Wisniewski. On February 14, 1974, she married Wendell S. Monhollen,...

Feb 13, 2025

Carl Francis Meyer

UPPER ARLINGTON - Carl Francis Meyer passed away in the early morning hours of February 13, 2025, at an assisted living facility in Upper Arlington, Ohio. He was born March 4, 1930, in Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio, to the late Cleanora Elizabeth Meyer, née Siebeneck, and Oscar Bernard Meyer, both natives of Putnam County....

Feb 11, 2025

Karen Ann "Rusty" Giesige KALIDA – Karen Ann "Rusty" Giesige, 82, of Kalida, passed away at 3:24 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 29, 1942, in Fostoria to the late Earl and Eleanor (Nartker) Jacobs. On July 23, 1960, she married Paul...

Feb 10, 2025

Catherine M. Matson OAKWOOD – Catherine M. Matson, 86, of Oakwood, passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Van Wert Manor. She was born April 3, 1938, in Paulding County to the late Cletus and Mabel (Saxton) Bland.  On September 29, 1956, she married John Ward Flechtner, who preceded her in death on October 10,...

Feb 9, 2025

Rico Readus KALIDA – Rico Readus, 51 of Kalida, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his residence.  He was born May 27, 1973, in Detroit, MI to the late James Dunlap and Mary Readus Rico is survived by a daughter: Aiyana Readus; a son: Nathan Moore, both of Detroit, MI; two sisters: Rachel Readus of Belleville, MI,...

Feb 6, 2025

David W. Hoersten OTTOVILLE – David W. Hoersten, 75, of Ottoville, passed away at 2:03 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.   David was born July 10, 1949, in Lima to the late Clarence and Rita M. (Tigner) Hoersten.  On May 10, 1975, he married Kathy Bendele, she survives in Ottoville. David...

Feb 6, 2025

Wanda J. Myers LEIPSIC – Wanda J. Myers, 91, of Leipsic (formerly of Ottawa), died Thursday, February 6, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born on May 31, 1933 to the late Gerald and Esther Jennings. On June 22, 1952, she married the love of her life, Ronald G. Myers. She is survived by her three sons:...

Feb 5, 2025

Joan K. Tobe NEW CLEVELAND – Joan K. Tobe, 91, of New Cleveland, passed away at 5:08 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born October 12, 1933, in Ottawa to the late Cornelius and Anna (Dulle) Slattman. On August 16, 1952, she married Robert Tobe, Sr., who preceded her in death on...

Feb 3, 2025

Marlene K. Oard OTTAWA – Marlene K. Oard, 85, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born June 27, 1939, in Lima to the late Buster and Eva (Fischer) Wilson.  On March 16, 1957, she married Teddy Oard, he preceded her in death on October 20, 1985....

Feb 1, 2025

Gary M. Brinkman OTTAWA – Gary M. Brinkman, 70, of Ottawa died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born March 20, 1954, in Lima to the late Cornelius A. "Cornie" and Genevieve C. "Jenny" (Michel) Brinkman. He is survived by a daughter, Angie Sanderson of Columbia City, IN; 2 grandchildren:  Maxwell...

Jan 31, 2025

Edna R. Wurth KALIDA – Edna R. Wurth, 90, of Kalida, passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her residence.  She was born on December 9, 1934, at home in Ft. Jennings, Jennings Twp, to the late Alex J. and Florence M. (Horstman) Wiechart. On April 4, 1956, she married Richard T. Wurth, who preceded...

Jan 30, 2025

Ronald D. Burkholder VENICE, FL (formerly of Lima, OH) – Ronald D. Burkholder, 90, of Venice, FL, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born December 24, 1934, in Lima, OH to the late Linwood "Dutch" and Nellie Burkholder. On October 25, 1953, he married Norma J. Keller, who preceded him in death on November 12, 2013....

Jan 29, 2025

Winifred Ann "Winnie" Taylor OTTAWA (formerly of Temple, TX) – Winifred Ann "Winnie" Taylor, 86, of Ottawa, Ohio died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her residence. A memorial service at Strouds Creek Cemetery in Tolar, TX will be scheduled at a later date. She was born August 11, 1938, in Temple, TX to the late Winfield Wilson and...

Jan 28, 2025

Bernadetta G. Schnipke COLUMBUS GROVE – Bernadetta G. Schnipke, 72, of Columbus Grove, died 2:31 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born November 3, 1952, in Portsmouth to the late Charles and June (Hammond) Cutlip. On December 16, 1972, she married Francis V. Schnipke.  He died November 18, 2012. Survivors...

Jan 28, 2025

Rita Mae Berg LEIPSIC – Rita Mae Berg, 86, of Leipsic, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born March 6, 1938, in Columbus Grove to the late Oscar and Louise (Bishop) Busick. On October 22, 1955, she married Bernard L. Berg, who preceded her in death on February...

Jan 28, 2025

Leland G. "Butch" Meyer GLANDORF – Leland G. "Butch" Meyer, 75, of Glandorf, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born July 26, 1949, in Lima to the late Sylvester and Marie (Luebrecht) Meyer.  On June 23, 1979, he married the love of his life, Jean M. Hermiller, who...

Jan 27, 2025

Erica M. Shafer COLUMBUS GROVE – Erica M. Shafer, 32, of Columbus Grove, passed on Monday, January 27, 2025 in Continental, Ohio.  She was born December 12, 1992, in Lima to Chad and Dawn (Oglesbee) Shafer. Her parents survive in Columbus Grove. She is also survived by a son, Ethan Robert Edwards of Lima; a sister, Amanda Shafer of...

Jan 27, 2025

Guadalupe (Rocha) Guerra LEIPSIC – Guadalupe (Rocha) Guerra, 80, of Leipsic, died at 9:08 a.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born July 30, 1944, in McAllen, Texas to the late Guadalupe and Amelia (Treviño) Rocha.  On September 25, 1965, she married Felipe Guerra, Jr., who survives in Leipsic. She is also survived...

Jan 24, 2025

Dorothy M. Osterhage GLANDORF – Dorothy M. Osterhage, 94 of Glandorf, died 1:51 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born September 28, 1930 in Putnam County to the late George and Frances (Hovest) Ruhe.  On August 12, 1950, she married Paul Osterhage.  He died July 5, 2003. Other survivors include...

Jan 24, 2025

Leonard Percy Collier CONTINENTAL - Leonard Percy Collier, 95, of Continental, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1929 to Harry L. and Martha (Kendall) Collier in Hazel Park, Michigan. He was a 1947 graduate of Continental High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division and became a...