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Jeanne O. (Stechschulte) Schulte
Jan 4, 2025
Jeanne O. Schulte OTTAWA – Jeanne O. Schulte, 88, of Ottawa died 6:56 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born June 27, 1936, to the late Frank and Marguerite (Kiene) Stechschulte. On September 5, 1964, she married Edward Schulte, who preceded her in death on September 12, 2016. Jeanne is survived by 2...
Kevin L. Moore
Jan 3, 2025
Kevin L. Moore OAKWOOD – Kevin L. Moore, 59, of Oakwood, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 18, 1965, in Defiance to the late Lawrence and Leona (Breckler) Moore. He is survived by two children: Brandon (Sara) Moore and Brittany Moore, both of Defiance; nine grandchildren; and two...
Lois M. (Schroeder) Deleruyelle
Dec 31, 2024
Lois May (Schroeder) Deleruyelle OTTAWA - Lois May (Schroeder) Deleruyelle, 87, of Ottawa, passed away at 5:15 a.m., December 31, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa with her husband of 54 years by her side. Lois was born in 1937 in Gibsonburg, Ohio to Erich and Edna (Nehls) Schroeder. On June 5, 1970 she married Ralph "Marty" Deleruyelle. Lois...
Alan L. Bird
Dec 29, 2024
Alan L. Bird DEFIANCE – Alan L. Bird, of Defiance, died 9:15 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2024 at MHPN Mercy Hospital, Defiance. He was born September 26, 1948, in Defiance to the late Clyde and Maxine (Markle) Bird. On February 19, 1977, he married Evalee Gilliam, who survives in Defiance. He is also survived by 5 children: Paul (Amberiee)...
Connie J. Singer
Dec 29, 2024
Connie Jean Singer OAKWOOD – Connie J. Singer, 77, of Oakwood, passed away 7:30 a.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born January 29, 1947, in Defiance to the late Alvin and Fanny May (Adams) Long. Connie is survived by two children: Brad Singer of Oakwood and Robyn (David) Settlemire of Ottawa; 3 grandchildren:...
Todd A. Kiene
Dec 28, 2024
Todd A. Kiene OTTAWA - Todd A. Kiene, age 63, passed away on December 28, 2024, at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf. Todd was born to Karl Kiene and Mary Ann Shaw on September 9, 1961, in Lima. His mother survives in Lima. Todd married the love of his life, Kathy Scheckelhoff, on September 8, 1984. The two...
Robert D. Maher
Dec 27, 2024
Robert D. Maher FINDLAY (formerly of Ottawa) – Robert D. Maher, 78 of Findlay (formerly of Ottawa), died 6:16 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. He was born May 16, 1946, in Van Wert to the late Richard and Phyllis (Poling) Maher. On May 14, 1996, he married Patricia Caperton, and she survives in Findlay....
Leona A. (Maag) Moore
Dec 27, 2024
Leona A. Moore COLUMBUS GROVE – Leone A. Moore, 96 of Columbus Grove died 11:05 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born December 9, 1928 in Glandorf to the late Harry and Martha (Meyer) Maag. On October 11, 1950, she married Russell Moore. He died January 30, 2003. Survivors include a daughter, Karen...
Lou Ann F. (Schroeder) Hermiller
Dec 27, 2024
Lou Ann Hermiller OTTAWA – Lou Ann Hermiller, 93 of Ottawa, died 6:50 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born July 13, 1931, in Leipsic to the late Charles and Amelia (Kuhlman) Schroeder. On April 17, 1951, she married Richard B. Hermiller. He died April 4, 2001. Survivors include six children: Ron (Elaine...
Ruth Ann (Hilvers) Schroeder
Dec 26, 2024
Ruth Ann Schroeder LEIPSIC – Ruth Ann Schroeder, 82, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born January 2, 1942, in Ottoville to the late Steve and Veronica "Fronie" (Beining) Hilvers. On November 23, 1963, she married Richard "Dick" Schroeder, he survives in Leipsic. Ruth is also...
Velcia "Jeannie" (Fleming) Daniels
Dec 26, 2024
Velcia "Jeannie" Daniels CONTINENTAL - Velcia Jean (Fleming) Daniels of Continental, Ohio passed away in the morning of Thursday, December 26, 2024. She was born November 28, 1950, in Big Rock, Virginia, the daughter of Toby and Clara (Short) Fleming. Jean was a 1969 graduate of Grundy Senior High School. On August 30, 1996, Jean married Charlie Daniels, the ...
Diana (Sharp) Carnahan
Dec 25, 2024
Diana Carnahan CLOVERDALE – Diana Carnahan, 78, of Cloverdale, passed away at 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her home. She was born July 3, 1946, in Paulding County to the late Elmer and Velma (Halter) Sharp. On July 2, 1965, she married Larry Carnahan, he preceded her in death on December 10, 2024. Diana is survived...
Robert G. Bland
Dec 23, 2024
Robert G. Bland OAKWOOD – Robert Glen "Smokey" Bland, 63, of Oakwood, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at his home. He was born October 23, 1961, in Paulding to the late William and Betty (Williams) Bland. On November 25, 1984, he married Marsha Goings, she survives in Oakwood. Robert also leaves behind a son: Alex; a daughter: Jerika;...
Alvin "Aj" Unverferth
Dec 23, 2024
Alvin "AJ" Unverferth GLANDORF – Alvin "AJ" Unverferth, 87 of Glandorf, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born December 17, 1937, in Sugar Creek Township, Gomer, Ohio, to the late Oscar and Bernadette (Heitmeyer) Unverferth. On July 18, 1959, he married Ruth A. Lauf, she survives in Glandorf. AJ is also survived by...
Martha Ann "Marty" (Rayle) Shoemaker
Dec 23, 2024
Martha Ann "Marty" (Rayle) Shoemaker LEIPSIC – Martha Ann "Marty" (Rayle) Shoemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, of Leipsic, Ohio died peacefully at 1:07 a.m. on December 23, 2024, one hour after her 73rd birthday. She was born on December 22, 1951, to the late Wayne and Elizabeth (Keeran) Rayle. Marty is survived by her...
Doris M. (Gilgenbaugh) Bockrath
Dec 22, 2024
Doris M. Bockrath KALIDA - Doris M. Bockrath, 73, of Kalida, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones at 4:19 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born January 25, 1951, in Lima to the late William and Lucille (Warnement) Gilgenbaugh. On December 9, 1972, she married Gary A. Bockrath, he preceded her in death on...
Luella F. Karhoff
Dec 22, 2024
Luella F. Karhoff KALIDA – Luella F. Karhoff, 89, of Kalida, passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at The Meadows of Kalida, where she resided for the last 4 ½ years. She was born February 26, 1935 to the late Marcella D. "Sally" Karhoff. She is survived by 30 cousins and extended family. Luella had...
Rosalie Ann "Rosie" (Brown) Kaple
Dec 21, 2024
Rosalie Ann "Rosie" Kaple OTTAWA - Rosalie Ann "Rosie" Kaple, 86, of Ottawa passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born May 25, 1938, in New Bavaria to the late Eldred and Julia (Eiden) Brown. She had previously been married to Lawrence (Larry) Kaple, who preceded in her death. Rosie is survived...
Phyllis Jean (Wagner) Bidlack
Dec 20, 2024
OAKWOOD - Phyllis Jean (Wagner) Bidlack, 92, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully with family members near on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born October 19,1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Theordore and Leona (Meyers) Wagner. On February 6, 1955, she married William (Bill) Bidlack, who preceded her in death on December 15, 2020, after 65 years of...
Stephen A. Kuhlman
Dec 20, 2024
Stephen A. Kuhlman LEIPSIC – Stephen A. Kuhlman, 79 of Leipsic, passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born January 30, 1945, in Leipsic to the late Wilfred and Anna Mae (Doepker) Kuhlman. Stephen is survived by a daughter: Julie (Brian) Bullock of Summit Point, WV.; siblings: Ronald (Marie)...

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