Jun 7, 2025

Geri Lynn Ricker

OTTAWA – Geri Lynn Ricker, 64, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born October 20, 1960, in Toledo to the late Stanley "Tip" and Dottie (Van Oss) Hovest.  On June 22, 1985, she married Duane Ricker, he survives in Ottawa.

Jun 6, 2025

Patrick Kelly

FORT JENNINGS – Patrick Kelly, 69, of Fort Jennings, died at 11:57 p.m. on Friday June 6, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born December 27, 1955, in Canton, Ohio to the late Irwin and Reva (St. Croix) Kelly. On August 25, 1987, he married Rebecca Miehls, she survives in Fort Jennings.

Jun 6, 2025

Donald D. Strauer

GLANDORF – Donald D. Strauer, 91, of Glandorf, passed away at 2:44 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1934, in Lima to the late Henry and Verena (Sommer) Strauer. On August 13, 1955, he married Marie Weber, who survives in Glandorf....

Jun 3, 2025

Evelyn J. Searfoss

CONTINENTAL – Evelyn J. Searfoss, 90, of Continental, passed away at 9:23 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance.  She was born June 8, 1934, in Van Wert, to the late Kenneth and Mae (Agler) Campbell.  On January 1, 1951, she married Carl E. Searfoss, he preceded her in death...

Jun 3, 2025

Diana K. McCullough

OAKWOOD – Diana K. McCullough, 68, of Oakwood, passed away at 6:22 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born March 26, 1957, in Lima to the late Donald and Claribel (Lehman) Brenneman.  On December 20, 1975, she married David McCullough, who survives in Oakwood....

Jun 2, 2025

Dennis J. Moening

OTTAWA – Dennis J. Moening, 76, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born May 16, 1949, in Lima to the late Leander and Alberta (Ricker) Moening. On August 23, 1969, he married Linda Ellerbrock, who survives in Ottawa.

Other survivors...

Jun 1, 2025

Frederick D. Rau, 76, passed away peacefully while listening to his beloved Cleveland Indians baseball team at his home in Taylorsville KY on June 1st.

Fred was a loving father to his daughter, Marnie, and son, Cary, and a proud grandfather to Jordan, Andrew, Bea, and Karsen, and great-grandfather to Lily and Brooks. His warmth, humor, and...

May 30, 2025

Joan Gerding

OTTAWA – Joan Gerding, 87, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at her residence.  She was born April 2, 1938, in Ottawa to the late Amos and Bertha (Romer) Ruhe.  On October 4, 1958, she married Donald Gerding, he survives in Ottawa.

Also surviving are three daughters: Natalie (John) Roberts...

May 29, 2025

Amy S. Walther-Murphy

WAPAKONETA – Amy S. Walther-Murphy, 60, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:34 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, surrounded by her husband, children, and sister.  She was born October 3, 1964, in Lima to the late Donald and Dorothy (Berger) Walther.  In February 1990, she married Scott Schroeder...

May 26, 2025

Doris F. Karhoff

GLANDORF – Doris F. Karhoff, 68, of Glandorf, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born May 23, 1957, in Lima to the late Ralph and Alice (Fuerst) Niese. On June 23, 1979, she married Duane Karhoff, who survives in Glandorf.

Other...

May 25, 2025

Mary Ann Schroeder

GLANDORF – Mary Ann Schroeder, 87, of Glandorf, passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born August 7, 1937, in Kalida to the late Carolus and Erma (Fischer) Siebeneck. On June 30, 1956, she married Cletus A. Schroeder, who preceded her in death on...

May 25, 2025

Don Turnwald

KALIDA - Donald Anthony "Don" Turnwald, 89, of Kalida died at 5:56 a.m., Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his residence. He was born August 28, 1935, to Ed and Tharsilla (Frederick) Turnwald in Landeck, Ohio. The second youngest of eight children, Don was raised on a farm in Muntanna, OH.  He eagerly learned the skills...

May 24, 2025

Craig Rone

DALE HOLLOW LAKE, TN - Craig Rone, 73, died at 4:45 p.m., May 24, 2025, at his residence at Dale Hollow Lake, Tennessee. He was born in Lima, Ohio to Polly and Rowland Rone on March 11, 1952.

On June 21, 1975, he married Linda Kohli who survives in Tennessee. They spent 50...

May 24, 2025

Michael G. Parker

WEST LEIPSIC – Michael G. Parker, 68, of West Leipsic, died 2:47 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay.  He was born September 10, 1956, in Alabama to the late Glen and Dolores (Day) Parker.  On October 25, 2019, he married Norma Pedroza, who survives.

He is also...

May 23, 2025

Paul J. "Spin" Rosengarten

MILLER CITY - Paul J. "Spin" Rosengarten, 73, of Miller City passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at 8:51 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Mercy Health St Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on March 29, 1952, in Lima to the late Arthur and Thelma (Niese) Rosengarten.  On October 12,...

May 21, 2025

Robert L. "Bob" Shartzer

OTTAWA – Robert L. "Bob" Shartzer, 68 of Ottawa, passed away at 2:13 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his residence.  He was born July 20, 1956, in Lima, to Charles "Bill" and Shirley (Klinger) Shartzer, his father is deceased, and his mother survives in Ottawa.  On October 3, 1998, he married...

May 20, 2025

 Marjorie A. Byrne 

 OTTOVILLE – Marjorie A. Byrne, 71, of Ottoville, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on May 20, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born April 25, 1954, in Lima to Elmer and Rosemary (Koester) Markward, her father precedes her in death, her mother survives in Ottoville.  On November 9, 1974, she married Terry Byrne,...

May 20, 2025

Arlene L. Bendele

OTTOVILLE – Arlene L. Bendele, 88, of Ottoville, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Vancrest of Delphos.  She was born May 4, 1937, in Van Wert County to the late Gilbert and Frances (Martin) Kroeger.  On September 5, 1960, she married Robert P. "Bob" Bendele, he preceded her in...

May 19, 2025

Amy Elizabeth Heebsh

GLANDORF – Amy Elizabeth Heebsh, 52, of Glandorf, passed away at 6:21 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus surrounded by her family. She was born December 20, 1972, in Lima to Jerry and Anne (Ahman) Warnecke. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Ottawa....

May 19, 2025

Sharon I. Mull

VAUGHNSVILLE – Sharon I. Mull, 82, of Vaughnsville, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born October 24, 1942, in Lima to the late Ray and Inez (Becker) Bowersock.  On November 10, 1963, she married Michael Ray Mull, who preceded her...