Mar 29, 2025

Ray E. Wagner ELIDA  – Ray E. Wagner, 71, of Elida, formerly of Continental, passed away at 5:22 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 25, 1953, in Defiance to the late Edwin K. and Margaret (Dunlap) Wagner.  On September 14, 1974, he married the love of his...

Mar 29, 2025

Judith M. "Judy" Ellerbrock

LEIPSIC -  Judith M. "Judy" Ellerbrock died 11:20 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born March 26, 1947, in Lima to the late James and Wilma (Recker) Hohenbrink.  On April 8, 1967, she married Dennis Ellerbrock, who survives in Leipsic.

Also surviving is a son: ...

Mar 28, 2025

Baldemar A. Alafa

OTTAWA – Baldemar A. Alafa died 11:12 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born August 10, 1952, in Mathis, TX to the late Francisco and Eulalia (Vega) Alafa, Sr.  On September 3, 1993, he married Oralia "Lyla" Salinas, who survives in Ottawa.

He is also...

Mar 28, 2025

Brenda K. Kent CONTINENTAL - Brenda Kay Kent, age 75, went to her Heavenly home on March 28, 2025 at 5:53 a.m. surrounded by what meant most to her, family, after a short but valiant battle with cancer.  When Brenda set out to do something, nothing was going to stop her and she did things her way until the...

Mar 27, 2025

Teresia A. Gerten LEIPSIC – Teresia A. Gerten, 82, of Leipsic, died at 4:09 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025 at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born March 24, 1943, at home in Leipsic to the late Edward and Mary (Rieman) Meyer. On July 25, 1964, she married Edgar I. Gerten. He preceded her in death on September 1,...

Mar 27, 2025

Lynn A. Wilcox PANDORA – Lynn A. Wilcox, 80, of Pandora, passed away at 11:14 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born November 14, 1944, in Findlay to the late Orlo and Adah (Oberlightner) Wilcox.  On October 13, 2012, he married Mary McMurtry, who survives in Pandora. He is...

Mar 26, 2025

Emmitt L. Durham Jr. PANDORA – Emmitt L. Durham Jr., 54, of Pandora, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his residence.  He was born on January 8, 1971, in Louisville, KY to the late Emmitt L. and Dorothy (Alcorn) Durham, Sr. Emmitt is survived by three children: Logan Durham, Molly Burks, both of Louisville,...

Mar 26, 2025

Daniel C. White PAULDING – Daniel C. White, 57, of Paulding, passed away at 7:27 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Paulding County Hospital.  He was born May 11, 1967, in Defiance to the late Fred and Louise (Oberlin) White. He is survived by a son, Seth (Jessica) White of Bryan; three grandchildren: Sky, Adam and Lana; three...

Mar 26, 2025

Marjorie A. Schroeder KALIDA – Marjorie A. Schroeder, 85, of Kalida, passed away at 6:19 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born July 6, 1939, in Lima to the late Alex and Margaret (Ricker) Fortman. On July 25, 1959, she married her loving husband of 59 years, Donald A. "Mike" Schroeder. He...

Mar 26, 2025

Judy Lynn Wright CLOVERDALE – Judy Lynn Wright, 59, of Cloverdale, passed away at 7:27 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her residence.  She was born April 28, 1965, in Defiance to the late James Sr. and Jacqueline (Worthen) Wright. Survivors include four children: Calvin Woodruff, Jr. of Melrose, Brandon (Chanesse) Woodruff of Oakwood, Benjamin (Jessica) Woodruff of...

Mar 25, 2025

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025

from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Ottawa Eagles.

Pam Ferguson OTTAWA – Pam Ferguson, 74, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:50 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born July 17, 1950, in Toledo to the late James...

Mar 23, 2025

Larry E. Ellerbrock OTTAWA – Larry E. Ellerbrock, 80, of Ottawa, passed away at 5:05 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 31, 1944, in Lima to the late Norbert W. and Marie C. (Castle) Ellerbrock. On September 10, 1966, he married Christine Piotrowski, who survives in Ottawa....

Mar 20, 2025

Jody Douglas Howell GROVER HILL – Jody Douglas Howell, 50, of Grover Hill, passed away at 1:46 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  He was born August 15, 1974, in Monroe, North Carolina to Jerry and Barbara (Rochester) Howell, his father is deceased, his mother survives in Monroe, North Carolina. He is also...

Mar 18, 2025

David Lee Spangler LEIPSIC – David Lee Spangler, 71, of Leipsic, passed away at 8:34 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 9, 1953, in Lima to the late Paul and Lucille (Hermiller) Spangler. On November 14, 1975, he married his beloved wife of 49 years, Marlene Glanz,...

Mar 17, 2025

Janet M. Lehman MILLER CITY – Janet M. Lehman, 82, of Miller City, passed away at 7:22 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born September 20, 1942, in Lima to the late Louis and Florence (Recker) Brenner.  On May 2, 1964, she married Joseph Lehman, who preceded her in...

Mar 16, 2025

Angela Weber OTTAWA – Angela Weber, 51, of Ottawa, died at 10:10 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Laurels of Norworth, Worthington, Ohio. She was born May 7, 1973, in Findlay, Ohio to the late James Courtney and Arnette (Jones) Rosebrook. She is survived by her fiancé, Steve McClure of Ottawa, Ohio; two children: Brandon Weber and...

Mar 16, 2025

Elmer Gilbert CONTINENTAL – Elmer Gilbert, 70, of Continental, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born January 7, 1955, in Carter County, KY to the late William Ernest and Lula (Dean) Gilbert. On March 31, 1978, he married Julie Hull, who survives in Continental. He is also survived...

Mar 16, 2025

Helen Armella Luersman

OTTOVILLE - Helen Armella Luersman, 96, of Ottoville passed peacefully from this life into the presence of Jesus on Sunday, March 16, 2025.  She was born September 4, 1928, in Cuba, OH to the late Aloysius and Veronica (Schmiedebusch) Verhoff.

On August 9, 1950, she married her beloved husband of 64 years,...

Mar 16, 2025

Anita J. Armey CONTINENTAL – Anita J. Armey, 75, of Continental died at 2:42 a.m. Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her residence.  She was born January 14, 1950, in Lima to the late Ralph and Freda (Curl) Nelson.  On August 7, 2003, she married Thomas L. Armey, who survives in Continental.  She had previously been married to Michael Troyer,...

Mar 14, 2025

Linda Martin GROVER HILL – Linda Martin, 75, of Grover Hill died 2:50 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025, at her residence.  She was born October 25, 1950, in Olive Hill, KY to the late Edgar E. and Dorothy (Butler) Dailey.  She married Fred Martin who preceded her in death on September 16, 2003. She is survived by 5 children:  ...