Dr. Michael R. Welch, Sr.
Jul 25, 2026
Dr. Michael R. Welch, Sr.
Dr. Michael R. Welch, Sr., Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, surrounded by his devoted wife of 60 years and the family and friends who loved him dearly. Born February 8, 1947, in Ogdensburg, New York, Michael was the cherished son of Eleanor (Welch) Caruso...
Marshane D. Jackson
Jul 24, 2026
Marshane D. Jackson
OTTAWA - Marshane D. Jackson, 47, passed away at 8:15 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born January 31, 1979, to Leroy and Romaine Lynne (Batty) Jackson, both surviving in Lima. On July 17, 2014, he married his love of 23+ years, Kimberly Kay Kindle, she survives in Ottawa.
Also surviving are his five children:...
Joseph W. "Joe" Eagleson, Sr.
Jul 23, 2026
Joseph W. “Joe” Eagleson, Sr.
CONTINENTAL – Joseph W. “Joe” Eagleson, Sr., of Continental, passed away at 1:52 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born on August 24, 1940, in Wood County, to the late David and Nancy (Cotterman) Eagleson. On May 14, 1960, he married Carol Jo Elston, she preceded...
Bonita M. "Bonnie" Schey
Jul 20, 2026
Bonita M. “Bonnie” Schey
LEIPSIC – Bonita M. “Bonnie” Schey, 73, of Leipsic, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with dementia.
Bonnie was born on May 6, 1953, raised in Leipsic and remained a lifelong member of the community she loved. She was the daughter...
John W. Ricker
Jul 20, 2026
John W. Ricker
CLOVERDALE – John W. Ricker, 71, of Cloverdale, passed away at 4:46 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Meadows of Kalida. He was born July 6, 1955, in Lima to the late Alfred “Pete” and Elizabeth (Epping) Ricker. On November 11, 1978, he married Karen (Burgei) Ricker, who survives in Cloverdale.
John is also survived by two...
Sheila Vorst
Jul 16, 2026
Sheila Vorst
GLANDORF - Sheila Vorst, 45, of Glandorf, passed away at 12:45 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. She was born July 31, 1980, in Lima to Elmer and Marianne (Ellerbrock) Tobe. Her father preceded her in death, and her mother survives in Glandorf.
As a teenager, she met and fell in love...
Sue Ellen Moore
Jul 14, 2026
Sue Ellen Moore
CONTINENTAL - Sue Ellen Moore, 74, of Continental, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She was born August 16, 1952, in Defiance, the daughter of the late Erma (Morehead) and Joseph Moore. The family moved to California in 1967, where she graduated from Santa Ana High School in 1972. They returned to Putnam County, Ohio in 1976.
Sue enjoyed...
Michael Lynn Schondel, Sr.
Jul 14, 2026
Michael Lynn Schondel, Sr.
CLOVERDALE - Michael Lynn Schondel, Sr., born February 19th, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio passed away on July 14th, 2026, at the age of 81. He was the son of the late Kenneth Edward, Sr. and Eva Gladys (Valentine) Schondel. On March 26th, 1977, Michael married Cheryl (Werynski) Schondel. Together they built a life centered on family, hard...
William A. "Bill" Rosenberger
Jul 13, 2026
William A. “Bill” Rosenberger
PANDORA - William A. “Bill” Rosenberger, 84, of Pandora, passed away at 2:57 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born January 10, 1942, in Lima to the late Edwin “Gene” and Genevieve “Jenny” (Cook) Rosenberger.
Survivors include two children: Aaron (Melanie) Rosenberger of Steubenville, Ohio and Kelly (Eric) Cornwell...
Lori Hopkins
Jul 12, 2026
Lori Hopkins
OTTAWA – Lori Hopkins, 48, of Ottawa, passed away at 11:14 p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 25, 1978, in Napoleon to Arthur and Darlene (Hofmann) Hopkins. Her father and stepmother, Arthur (Donna Cooper) Hopkins and her mother and stepfather, Darlene (Clyde) Rohrbaugh, all survive in Holgate.
Other survivors...
Donald W. "Don" Nienberg
Jul 8, 2026
Donald W. “Don” Nienberg
GLANDORF – Donald W. “Don” Nienberg, 86, of Glandorf, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his residence. He was born May 18, 1940, in Lima to the late Paul and Philomena (Maag) Nienberg. On May 20, 1972, he married Elizabeth “Betty” Aelker, who survives in Glandorf.
Other survivors include two children: Valerie Zell of Floyd Knobs,...
Liane Janis Viars
Jul 7, 2026
Liane Janis Viars
CONTINENTAL – Liane Janis Viars, 76, of Continental, passed away peacefully at 4:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 21, 1950, in Traverse City, MI to the late Loren and Janis (Ehl) Armstrong. Liane met the love of her life, Nelson Viars, in Flint, MI, and the...
Blaine M. Warnimont
Jul 5, 2026
Blaine “Booster” Warnimont
CLOVERDALE – Blaine “Booster” Warnimont, 29, of Cloverdale, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Fulton County. He was born October 12, 1996, in Lima to Erik and Michelle (Kahle) Warnimont. His father precedes him in death; his mother survives in Cloverdale.
Blaine is also survived by a brother: Jacob Warnimont of Cloverdale; nieces and nephews: Bentley, Brooke,...
Donald B. "Don" Brown
Jul 3, 2026
Donald B. “Don” Brown
LEIPSIC – Donald B. “Don” Brown, 80, of Leipsic, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. Don was born on August 5, 1945, in Lima to the late Nelson and Henrietta (Wehri) Brown. He married Connie Jo Spoors on September 3, 1971, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic...
Delores Annesser
Jul 3, 2026
Delores Annesser
OTTAWA - Delores Annesser, 81 of Ottawa died Friday, July 3, 2026, at her residence. She was born July 6, 1944, in Ottawa to the late Urban C and Philamena (Karhoff) Verhoff. On November 9, 1968, she married Robert W. Annesser, who preceded her in death on January 16, 2017.
Delores is survived by two children: Ryan (Denise) Annesser of...
Velma Luttfring
Jul 1, 2026
Velma Luttfring
OTTAWA - Velma Luttfring, 77, of Ottawa, passed away at 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born August 15, 1948, in Lima to the late Edwin and Bertha (Diemer) Schroeder. On September 23, 1978, she married David Luttfring, he preceded her in death on June 19, 2010.
Velma is survived by siblings:...
Georgia H. Geren
Jun 30, 2026
Georgia H. Geren
OAKWOOD – Georgia H. Geren, 97, of Oakwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 1:57 a.m. She was born August 21, 1928, in Latty, to the late Carl and Edith (Peckhart) Merriman. On July 5, 1946, she married Oscar Geren, he preceded her in death on September 5, 1986.
Georgia is survived by three children: Helen Sharp,...
Margaret E. Mattern
Jun 25, 2026
Margaret Elaine Mattern
LEIPSIC - Margaret Elaine Mattern, 93, of Leipsic, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born March 1, 1933, in Loudonville, to the late Maxwell and Bernice (Miller) Peoples. On December 6, 1952, she married the love of her life Charles “Charlie” Mattern. Charlie preceded Margaret in death on December 12, 2013.
Margaret...
David A. Kersh
Jun 24, 2026
David A. Kersh
OTTAWA – David A. Kersh, 70, passed away on June 24, 2026, at the James Cancer Center, Columbus. A man of hard, honest work with a streak of orneriness, was born February 19, 1956, to Ralph and Evangeline (Kuhlman) Kersh of Ottawa.
After graduating from Ottawa-Glandorf High School, Dave joined the United States Air Force, serving for four years,...
Leonard H. Kruse
Jun 24, 2026
Leonard H. Kruse
COLUMBUS GROVE – Leonard H. Kruse, 96, of Columbus Grove, passed away at 4:58 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay on what would have been his 76th wedding anniversary. He was born September 26, 1929, in Ottawa to the late Bernard and Elida (Klausing) Kruse. He met the love of his life, Ruth Stechschulte, when...
