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Robert L. Niese

Robert L. Niese

Mar 26, 2016

Robert L. Niese

Ottawa -- Robert L. Niese, 89, of Ottawa died 5:05 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born September 15, 1926 in Miller City to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Luttfring) Niese.  On January 21, 1950 he married Phyllis Wannemacher, who preceded him in death on November 8, 2000....

Leslie B. Morrison, Sr.

Leslie B. Morrison, Sr.

Mar 23, 2016

Leslie B. Morrison, Sr.

Leslie B. Morrison, age 72, of Ottawa, Ohio, passed away 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Bridge Hospice Care Facility in Findlay Ohio, from complications of dementia.  Les was born in Toledo on April 10, 1943 and raised in Leipsic, Ohio.

Most of his working career was in sales...

Jimmy Lee Krontz

Jimmy Lee Krontz

Mar 22, 2016

Jimmy Lee Krontz

OTTAWA - Jimmy Lee Krontz, 73, of Ottawa, died 10:06 a.m. Tuesday March 22, 2016 at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay. He was born February 2, 1943 in Findlay to the late Virgil and Helen (Northrup) Krontz. On August 7, 1965 he married Pat Swope who survives in Ottawa.

Also surviving is...

William T. Kuhlman

William T. Kuhlman

Mar 22, 2016

William T. Kuhlman

OTTAWA – William T. Kuhlman, 89, of Ottawa, died 4:51 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at St. Rita's medical Center, Lima.  He was born April 12, 1926, in Leipsic to the late Richard and Cecilia (Selhorst) Kuhlman.  On August 19, 1953, he married Rita Jane Wolke and she died October 14, 2011.

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Norman Joseph Doepker, Jr

Norman Joseph Doepker, Jr

Mar 22, 2016

Norman Joseph Doepker, Jr.

OTTAWA - Norman Joseph Doepker, Jr. 85, of Ottawa died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1930 in Ottawa to the late Norman Joseph and Matilda (Nartker) Doepker, Sr. On June 18, 1960 he married Lois Laudick who survives in Ottawa.

Also...

Dorothy E. (Dennis)  Bush

Dorothy E. (Dennis) Bush

Mar 22, 2016

DOROTHY E. BUSH

OTTAWA - Dorothy E. Bush, 80, of Ottawa died at 5:35 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora.

She was born on February 12, 1936 in Peckville, PA to the late G. William and Esther (Lux) Dennis.  On October 22, 1966, she married Robert L. Bush who survives...

Donald Ed Tracy

Donald Ed Tracy

Mar 21, 2016

Donald Ed Tracy, Jr.

CONTINENTAL - Donald Ed Tracy, Jr., 86, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at home. He was born November 15, 1929 in Continental to Donald E. Tracy and Pauline (Shafer) Tracy, who preceded him in death. On April 14, 1957 he married Jacquelin Amspaugh and she survives.

He is also survived by...

Doris May (Dearth)  Herr

Doris May (Dearth) Herr

Mar 20, 2016

Doris May Dearth Herr

January 15, 1940 - March 20, 2016

"...the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit is of great worth in God's sight." (1 Peter 3:4)

The beautiful, gentle and quiet spirit of Doris May Dearth Herr left this earth on Palm Sunday, the first...

Juanita M. Carder

Juanita M. Carder

Mar 20, 2016

Juanita M. Carder

Graveside services for Juanita M. Carder will begin 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 28, 2016 at Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Ohio.

Services are under the direction of Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental.

Savas Rivas

Savas Rivas

Mar 19, 2016

Savas Rivas

OTTAWA - Savas Rivas II, 69, of Ottawa died 7:55 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born December 6, 1946 to the late Savas and Georgia (Perez) Rivas.

Survivors include four children: Melinda (Alex) Palomo of Ottawa, Savas Rivas, Jr. of Muskegon, MI, Connie Rivas of Deshler...

Joseph "Joe" Ruen

Joseph "Joe" Ruen

Mar 16, 2016

Joseph "Joe" Ruen

Ottoville – Joseph "Joe" Ruen, 72, of Ottoville died 11:43 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.  He was born September 1, 1943 in Ottoville to the late Aloyious and Loretta (Hilvers) Ruen.  On October 5, 1963 he married Dorothy Rieman, who survives in Ottoville.

Also surviving are his...

Donna J. (Barlage)  Bollenbacher

Donna J. (Barlage) Bollenbacher

Mar 15, 2016

Donna J. Westrick Bollenbacher

LEIPSIC – Donna J. Westrick Bollenbacher, 81, of Leipsic, died 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at The Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born October 30, 1934 in Palmer Township, Putnam County to the late Louis and Edith (Ellerbrock) Barlage.  On May 8, 1954, she married Harold Westrick.  He died March 15, 1978. ...

Jesus Martinez

Jesus Martinez

Mar 14, 2016

Jesus Martinez

LEIPSIC - Jesus Martinez, 67, of Leipsic died at 7:47 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born January 24, 1949 in Rio Hondo, TX to the late Jesus and Adela (Aqua) Martinez.

He is survived by a friend: Ben Valdez.

Arrangements are under the direction of...

Susan Lee (Davies)  Basinger

Susan Lee (Davies) Basinger

Mar 14, 2016

Susan Lee Basinger

OTTAWA - Susan Lee Basinger (Davies), 64, of Ottawa, Ohio died March 14, 2016 at home surrounded by her husband, Judge Randall Basinger and her children.

She was born December 21, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to Spencer and Evelyn (Ellis) Davies, who preceded her in death.  On May 17, 1975 she married...

Wesley B. Ratliff

Wesley B. Ratliff

Mar 14, 2016

Wesley B. Ratliff

Grover Hill – Wesley B. Ratliff, 68, of Grover Hill died 3:30 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2016 at his residence.  He was born November 29, 1947 to the late Dorse and Mallie (Hoskins) Ratliff.  On November 22, 1971 he married Debbie Mays, who survives in Grover Hill.

Also surviving are his children...

Danny Lee Dotson

Danny Lee Dotson

Mar 13, 2016

Danny Lee Dotson

CONTINENTAL - Danny Lee Dotson, 72, of Continental, died at 9:03 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima. He was born July 20, 1943 in Lima to the late Cletis and Maxine (Morrison) Dotson.

He is survived by six children: Danny (Jenna) Dotson, Jr., Dana (Ed) Slattman, and Darla...

Rita J (Lammers)  Hermiller

Rita J (Lammers) Hermiller

Mar 12, 2016

Rita Jane Hermiller

Miller City -- Rita Jane Hermiller, 78, of Miller City, died 11:34 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 30, 1937 in New Cleveland, to the late Phillip and Esther (Kuhlman) Lammers. On April 26, 1958 she married William Hermiller who survives in Miller City....

Juanita J. Sullivan

Juanita J. Sullivan

Mar 11, 2016

JUANITA J. SULLIVAN

Vero Beach, FL – Juanita J. Sullivan, 85, died Friday March 11, 2016 at Indian River Estates, Vero Beach FL.

She was born on Nov. 10, 1930, in Continental, Ohio, the daughter of Overton and Martha (Morris) Mayes.  She was a graduate of Continental High School. On November 12, 1949, she was...

Mary Nadine Brandehoff

Mary Nadine Brandehoff

Mar 8, 2016

Mary Nadine Brandehoff

Oakwood --  Mary Nadine Brandehoff, 84, of Oakwood, went home to be with the Lord at 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center of Defiance, surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Furl L. and Nellie (Wistner) Sanderson on October 6, 1931 in Roselm, Ohio....

Paul T. Mershman

Paul T. Mershman

Mar 7, 2016

Paul T. Mershman

Ottawa – Paul T. Mershman, 90, of Ottawa, died 6:28 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2016 at Lima Memorial Health Systems.  He was born September 25, 1925 in Ottawa to the late Edward and Mary (Maag) Mershman.  On July 24, 1949 he married Lydia Warkentin, who preceded him in death on February 12, 1999.

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