Oct 10, 2016

Willis R. Crist

WEST LEIPSIC – Willis R. Crist, 57, of West Leipsic, died Monday morning, October 10, 2016 at his residence.  He was born August 9, 1959 in Montpelier, to the late Willis Crist and Madeline (Underwood) Russ.  On May 7, 2005, he married Pastor Ruth Carter and she survives in West Leipsic.

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Oct 7, 2016

Karl H. Kleman

Glandorf -  Karl H. Kleman, 84, of Glandorf died 3:35 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.  He was born October 30, 1931  in Glandorf to the late Albert L. and Gertrude (Uphaus) Kleman.

Karl is survived by 3 three sisters: Betty (Oscar) Burgei of Glandorf, Rosemary...

Oct 7, 2016

James H. Pierman

OTTAWA - James Henry Pierman, 92, of Ottawa, died 12:58 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Meadows of Ottawa.   He was born  on January 2, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Clifford L. and Florence E. (Stuber) Pierman.  On June 6, 1947 he married Ellin J. Frey and she...

Oct 2, 2016

Ronald W. Schroeder

LEIPSIC - Ronald W. Schroeder, 79, of Leipsic, died 11:30 a.m., Sunday, October 2, 2016 at his residence.  He was born November 7, 1936 to the late August and Elenora (Smith) Schroeder.  On June 25, 1960, he married Edith E. Geckle and she survives in Leipsic.

Also surviving are seven children: Kevin...

Sep 30, 2016

Adam R. Shively

DEFIANCE – Adam R. Shively, 37, of Defiance died 8:14 a.m., Friday, September 30, 2016 at Defiance Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of Marvin and Kaye Shively who survive in Hamler.  He was married to Nicole Shively.

Also surviving is a daughter, Jazzmyn Shively; a sister, Christine (Allan) Wright of...

Sep 29, 2016

Doris (Kersh) Orinin

OTTAWA - Doris (Kersh) Orinin, 86, of Ottawa died 12:15 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2016 at The Meadows of Ottawa.

Doris was born March 5, 1930 in New Cleveland to the late John and Emma (Schroeder) Lammers.

Doris is survived by her five children: Bonnie Ruhe of Ottawa, Russ (Ann...

Sep 28, 2016

Ailene Beckman

LEIPSIC - Ailene Beckman, 81, of Leipsic died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born March 21, 1935 in Salyersville, KY to the late Elisha and Fannie (Bailey) Mullins. On September 30, 1968 she married Kenneth Beckman and he survives in Leipsic.

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Sep 26, 2016

Edward S. Michel

GREEN VALLEY, AZ  - Edward Michel, 73, formerly of Defiance, passed away September 26, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Tucson, AZ.  He was born May 25, 1943 in Lima, OH to the late Arthur and Mary (Siefer) Michel.  On October 16, 1999, he married Rebecca (Burkhart) Michel and she survives.

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Sep 26, 2016

George "Jerry" Hammons

CLOVERDALE - George "Jerry" Hammons, 67, of Cloverdale received his wings and went to live with Jesus, Monday, September 26, 2016 at 3:48 p.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft . Wayne, Indiana, after sustaining injuries from a motorcycle accident.   He was born May 22, 1949 in Van Wert County to Ralph and Frieda...

Sep 23, 2016

Joan "Joanie" Kuhlman

Ms. Joan "Joanie" Martha Kuhlman, of Pandora, OH passed away on Friday, September 23rd, 2016 at the age of 77.

Joan was born to the late Elmer and Martha Kuhlman on February 3, 1939 in Leipsic, OH. She grew up as the eldest of four and attended Leipsic High School.  After graduation...

Sep 21, 2016

Ruth M. Okuley

OTTAWA - Ruth M. Okuley, 82, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully 9:10 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at St. Rita's Hospice Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born July 25, 1934 in Holgate to the late John and Esther (Schlotterbeck) Eis. On October 2, 1954 she married James Okuley Sr. at...

Sep 21, 2016

Twila M. Blubaugh

FINDLAY – Twila M. Blubaugh, 95, of Findlay died 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at The Legacy at The Heritage, Findlay.  She was born September 29, 1920  in Somerset County, PA to the late Harry and Maggie (Hostetler) Shaulis.  On September 1, 1938 she married Ray O. Blubaugh, who preceded her in death...

Sep 19, 2016

Ruth P. Schey

Leipsic -- Ruth P. Schey, 93 of Leipsic died 6:20 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2016 at The Meadows of Leipsic surrounded by her family. She was born May 9, 1923 in Leipsic to the late Hartford and Eva (Paul) Hayzlett. On December 31, 1941 she married Max Schey who died January 16, 1998.

Sep 17, 2016

James R. Boden

Gilboa -- James R. Boden, 58, of Gilboa died 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. He was born September 23, 1957 in Napoleon to the late Paul Boden and Pauline (Clingerman) Boden, his mother survives in Ottawa.

He is survived by a son: Paul...

Sep 15, 2016

Eloise Jane Bunn

LEIPSIC - Eloise Jane Bunn, 93, of Leipsic died at 7:58 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2016 at The Meadows  of Leipsic. She was born June 7, 1923 in Hamler to the late Fred W. and Esta Ruth (Kratzer) Schey. On November 20, 1949 she married her husband of 46½ years, James Clair Bunn.

Sep 12, 2016

EDWARD C. SCHULTE

OTTAWA - Edward C. Schulte, 89, of Ottawa died 5:15 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2016 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora.  He was born May 18, 1927 in Kalida to the late Joseph and Catherine (Drerup) Schulte.  On September 5, 1964 he married Jeanne Stechschulte who survives in Ottawa.  Edward and Jeanne were married for...

Sep 11, 2016

Andrew A. Brickner

OTTAWA - Andrew A. Brickner, 81, of Ottawa died at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born February 13, 1935 in Ottoville to the late Andrew H. and Veronica (Liebrecht) Brickner. On January 24, 1959 he married his wife of 57 years, Patricia Louise Fenbert...

Sep 10, 2016

Ryan R. Wolford

LEIPSIC - Ryan R. Wolford, 36, of Leipsic died at 6:39 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. He was born August 14, 1980 in Findlay to Richard and Pam (Schey) Wolford. They survive in Leipsic.

Also surviving are his sister: Elaina Wolford of Leipsic; his brother:...

Sep 9, 2016

Carol Sue Okuley

New Bavaria - Carol Sue (Fortman) Okuley. 70, of  New Bavaria and formerly of Ottawa,  died 6:17 a.m.  Friday, September 9, 2016 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center after a long battle with cancer.  She was born January 22, 1946 in Lima to the late Raymond and Edna (Kerner) Fortman.  On April 15, 1967, she...

Sep 9, 2016

Helen M. Kuhlman

OTTAWA – Helen M. Kuhlman, 92, of Ottawa died 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2016 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born November 7, 1923 in Miller City to the late Edward and Bertha (Niese) Hohenbrink.  On August 19, 1944 she married Ambrose J. Kuhlman, who preceded her in death on September 30,...