James E. Broecker
Sep 17, 2026
James E. Broecker
FORT JENNINGS – James E. Broecker, 81, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 11:07 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born July 4, 1945, in Fort Jennings to the late Henry and Lauretta (Ellerbrock) Broecker. On April 27, 1968, he married Jeanette Gerschutz, who preceded him in death on January 6,...
Sharon L. Bibler
Sep 15, 2026
Sharon L. Bibler
CONTINENTAL – Sharon L. Bibler, 86, of Continental, passed away at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born September 29, 1939, in Cloverdale to the late Charles and Juanita (Ladd) Sharp. On September 18, 1960, she married Charles Bibler, who survives in Continental.
Other survivors include three children: Ty...
Valerie Lynn Heitzman
Sep 15, 2026
Valerie Lynn Heitzman
DEFIANCE – Valerie Lynn Heitzman, 65, of Defiance, passed away at 6:17 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born December 19, 1960, in Lima to the late Lee and Carole (Dowler) Kesler.
Survivors include two children: Ashley Verhoff of Defiance and Marc (Debbie) Heitzman of Jerome, MI; her favorite grandchild, Brody Verhoff; and...
Rochelle L. Hermiller
Sep 12, 2026
Rochelle L. Hermiller
MILLER CITY – Rochelle L. Hermiller, 63, of Miller City, passed away at 11:06 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. She was born April 24, 1963, in Allen County, IN to Alfred J. and Margaret D. (Larr) King. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives. On July...
Norbert J. Schroeder
Sep 11, 2026
Norbert J. Schroeder
FORT JENNINGS – Norbert J. Schroeder, 84, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 12:17 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 16, 1941, in Lima to the late Carl and Helen (Hoffman) Schroeder. In 1963, he married Elizabeth “Betty” Schimmoller, who survives in Fort Jennings.
Other survivors include three children: Laurie Leffler, Bruce (Mary)...
Larry D. Ricker
Sep 10, 2026
Larry D. Ricker
KALIDA – Larry D. Ricker, 82, of Kalida, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born January 18, 1944, in Lima to the late Alfred and Alma (Weis) Ricker. On April 15, 1967, he married Alice Goedde, who survives in Kalida.
Other survivors include four children: Amy (Doug) Robbins of St. Johns, FL, Sheri...
Arleen Rose Peters
Sep 8, 2026
Arleen Rose Peters
OTTOVILLE – Arleen Rose Peters, 96, of Ottoville, passed away at 10:13 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born May 15, 1930, in Fort Jennings to the late Edmund and Anna M. (Lucke) Rekart. On August 19, 1950, she married Arnold Peters. She was preceded in death by a...
Victoria "Tori" Schweitzer
Sep 7, 2026
Victoria L. “Tori” Schweitzer (Boggs)
DESHLER – Victoria L. “Tori” Schweitzer (Boggs), 19, of Deshler, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Auglaize County. She was born July 29, 2007, in Camp Lejeune, NC to Kimberly (Burklo) Blair and Derriek Schweitzer. Her mother survives in Deshler and her father survives in Cridersville.
Other survivors include her fiancé, Brian Boggs; ten siblings:...
Janelle A. Schroeder
Sep 7, 2026
Janelle A. Schroeder
OTTOVILLE - Janelle A. Schroeder, 67, of Ottoville passed away at 9:39 p.m., Monday, September 7, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 5, 1959 to the late Bob and Ruth (Ellerbrock) Beining.
She is survived by her loving partner, Mike Osier of Ottoville; her four children: Jason (Bonnie) Schroeder of Ottawa,...
Nicholas V. Schroeder
Sep 5, 2026
Nicholas V. Schroeder
OTTAWA – Nicholas V. Schroeder, 72, of Ottawa passed away at 12:41 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. Rita’s Ambulatory Care Center in Glandorf. He was born October 1, 1953, in Lima to the late Robert A. and Alice T. (Verhoff) Schroeder, the fifth of eight children. He married Sharon Borger at Holy Rosary Catholic Church...
Jerry L. Blosser
Sep 5, 2026
Jerry L. Blosser
CONTINENTAL – Jerry L. Blosser, 69, of Continental died 8:40 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2026, at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born October 5, 1956 in Bluffton to the late Marlin and Mary Lou (Marquart) Blosser. On July 25, 1992 he married Elaine Keck and she survives in Continental.
Other survivors include two daughters: Valerie (Rex) Hazelton of...
Keith H. Centers
Sep 4, 2026
Keith H. Centers
CONTINENTAL – Keith H. Centers, 60, of Continental, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his residence doing what he loved. He was born August 6, 1966, in Lima to Keith “Jim” and Susan (Mobley) Centers, who survive in Archbold. On July 19, 1997, he married Connie Schreiber, who survives in Continental.
Other survivors include a daughter, Kayden...
Lavern F. Verhoff
Sep 3, 2026
Lavern F. Verhoff
KALIDA – Lavern F. Verhoff, 87, of Kalida, passed away at 10:27 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born December 9, 1938, in Putnam County to the late Wilfred and Alma (Karhoff) Verhoff. On September 29, 1962, he married Marlene P. Haselman, who preceded him in death on September 25, 2021.
Survivors include five...
Ruth Ann Prowant
Aug 30, 2026
Ruth Ann Prowant
CLOVERDALE – Ruth Ann Prowant, 94, of Cloverdale, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at her residence. She was born September 22, 1931, in Cloverdale to the late William and Orah (Ladd) Myers. On June 9, 1957, she married Vernon Prowant, who preceded her in death on November 10, 2002.
Ruth is survived by two...
Daniel Eugene "Dan/Ace" Fuerst
Aug 29, 2026
Daniel Eugene “Dan/Ace” Fuerst
AMHERST - Daniel Eugene “Dan/Ace” Fuerst, 74, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to Eugene and Dorothy (Honigford) Fuerst.
Dan was a graduate of Ottoville High School and retired from Roundy’s after 30 years of service. A proud Army veteran, he served in Korea...
Patrick J. Vorst
Aug 29, 2026
Patrick J. Vorst
COLUMBUS GROVE – Patrick J. Vorst, 63, of Columbus Grove, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Columbus Grove. He was born August 8, 1963, in Lima to the late Elmer and Audrey (Wenzinger) Vorst. On December 3, 1988, he married Julia Heitmeyer, who survives in Columbus Grove.
Pat is also survived by two children: Mackenzie (Collin) Parcher...
Judith D. Knowles
Aug 27, 2026
Judith D. Knowles
CONTINENTAL – Judith D. Knowles, 74, of Continental, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. She was born April 24, 1952, in Toledo to the late Frank and Anna (Dienes) Hornyak.
Survivors include two children: Tammy (Eric) Steinmetz of Toledo and K.C. (Carlie) Knowles of Continental; five grandchildren: Jordan Knowles-Bartley, Zachary (Dair) Steinmetz, Kelsie Steinmetz, Reese Knowles and Parker...
Emily Scarberry
Aug 27, 2026
Emily Scarberry
DEFIANCE – Emily Scarberry, 67, of Defiance (formerly of Ottawa), passed away at 5:40 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2026, at her residence. She was born July 18, 1959, in Traverse City, MI to the late Frank and Lucy (Benitez) Villerreal. On December 31, 1975, she married Paul Scarberry, who preceded her in death on April 26, 2021.
Emily is survived...
Joseph L. Klausing
Aug 26, 2026
Joseph L. Klausing
LEIPSIC – Joseph L. Klausing, 71, of Leipsic (formerly of Ottawa), passed away at 1:18 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 11, 1955, in Volterra, Italy.
Joseph loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends.
No services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the direction...
Donald K. Beining
Aug 25, 2026
Donald K. Beining
OTTOVILLE – Donald K. Beining, 94, of Ottoville, passed away at 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 9, 1931, in Ottoville to the late Oliver J. and Elizabeth M. (Gasser) Beining. On May 14, 1955, he married Betty A. Kroeger, who survives in Ottoville.
Other survivors include...
