Anthony "Tony" Beutler
Apr 24, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Beutler
MISSOURI - Anthony "Tony" Beutler, 60, of Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Missouri. He was born June 10, 1965.
His cremated remains will be interred at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Ottawa.
Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.
Barbara J. Cattell
Apr 24, 2026
Barbara J. Cattell
Deshler - Barbara J. Cattell, 87, of Deshler died at 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born May 12, 1938, in West Leipsic to the late Charles A. and Anna (Miller) Medley. On June 16, 1961, she married Harry D. Cattell, who preceded her in death on July 25, 2005.
Barbara is...
Louis A. Klausing
Apr 24, 2026
Louis A. Klausing
PAULDING - Louis A. Klausing, 84, of Paulding, died at 4:06 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Paulding County Hospital. He was born January 16, 1942, in Ottawa to the late Paul and Arline (Meyerhoffer) Klausing. On October 5, 1968, he married Mary Barb Karl, who preceded him in death on July 10, 2016.
He is survived by...
Carolyn L. Balbaugh
Apr 23, 2026
Carolyn L. Balbaugh
LEIPSIC – Carolyn L. Balbaugh, 83, of Leipsic, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 14, 1942, in Ada to the late Ferdinand S. and Marcella (Maag) Roof. On October 26, 1963, she married Melvin F. Balbaugh, who survives in Leipsic.
Other survivors...
Michelle R. "Shelly" Barford
Apr 16, 2026
Michelle R. “Shelly” Barford
CENTERBURG – Michelle R. “Shelly” Barford, 64, of Centerburg, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Shelly was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, and she will be missed dearly. She was funny, nurturing, and deeply encouraging. She loved life, loved her family, loved Jesus, and above all lived with...
Jimmy A. Stephey
Apr 16, 2026
Jimmy A. Stephey
OAKWOOD – Jimmy A. Stephey, 76, of Oakwood, passed away at 6:36 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. He was born April 13, 1950, in Defiance to the late Lawrence “Jack” and Viola (Beard) Stephey. On April 2, 1976, he married Mary L. Wheeler, who survives in Oakwood.
Other survivors include six children: Della Stephey of...
James J. "Jim" Utendorf
Apr 14, 2026
James J. “Jim” Utendorf
GROVER HILL – James J. “Jim” Utendorf, 76, of Grover Hill, passed away at 9:19 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, Bradenton, FL surrounded by his loving wife of 50 years and two daughters. He was born October 10, 1949, in Ottawa to the late William P. and Helen L. (Recker) Utendorf....
Marjorie E. "Margie" Chamberlin
Apr 11, 2026
Marjorie E. “Margie” Chamberlin
OTTAWA - Marjorie E. “Margie” Chamberlin, 78, of Ottawa, passed away at 7:18 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born September 11, 1947, in Lima to the late Arthur and Mary (Kuhlman) Niese. On January 26, 1990, she married Robert Chamberlin, who survives in Ottawa.
Other survivors include three...
Jeanette E. "Nettie" Gerdeman
Apr 9, 2026
Jeanette E. “Nettie” Gerdeman
OTTAWA – Jeanette E. “Nettie” Gerdeman, 95, of Ottawa, passed away at 8:52 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born September 13, 1930, in Columbus Grove to the late Herman and Anna (Leopold) Hermiller. On July 21, 1951, she married Lavern A. Gerdeman, who preceded her in death on October 28,...
Patricia Ann Strunk
Apr 8, 2026
Patricia Ann Strunk
COLUMBUS GROVE – Patricia Ann Strunk, 58, of Columbus Grove, passed away at 10:35 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Liberty of Lima. She was born November 13, 1967, in Lima to the late Jerry and Verlene (Robinson) Lewis.
She is survived by two children: Danny (Cassandra) Strunk, Jr. and Tasha Hollar; four grandchildren: Cameron, Jenna, Serenity and...
Goldie Mae Bryant
Apr 5, 2026
Goldie Mae Bryant
OAKWOOD – Goldie Mae Bryant, 83, of Oakwood, passed away Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born August 15, 1942, in West Virginia to the late Foster Workman and Nettie (Dempsey) Workman-Hall. On February 1, 1964, she married Hartsel Bryant, Sr., who survives in Toledo. Hartsel and Goldie were married for over 60 years and were best...
Pamela K. Spangler
Apr 4, 2026
Pamela K. Spangler
LEIPSIC – Pamela K. Spangler, 72, of Leipsic, died 2:18 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones and golden retriever, Jackie. She was born October 3, 1953, in Lima to the late Clifford R. and June L. (Robinson) Webb. On January 7, 1984, she married Michael Spangler and enjoyed 45 years together.
Other...
Eugene R. Miller
Apr 3, 2026
Eugene R. Miller
OAKWOOD – Eugene R. Miller, 88, of Oakwood, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 19, 1938, in Saginaw, MI to Raymond and Clara (Beaulieu) Miller, who precede him in death.
He was a graduate of Oakwood High School, and a graduate of Fort Wayne Business College. He was...
Roger Barlage
Apr 3, 2026
Roger Barlage
LEIPSIC – Roger Barlage, 76, of Leipsic died 9:34 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born February 19, 1950, in Lima to the late Albert “Ham” and Mary Margaret (Spangler) Barlage. On August 7, 1976, he married Susan Rice and she survives in Leipsic.
Other survivors include three children: Joseph Barlage, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Beckner,...
Craig A. Peterson
Apr 3, 2026
Craig A. Peterson
LEIPSIC – Craig A. Peterson, 70 of Leipsic, died 9:32 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born January 6, 1956. On September 18, 2008, he married Sharon Maag Basinger and she survives in Leipsic.
Other survivors include two children: Joseph Peterson of Toledo and Jennifer (David) Pope of Nashville, GA;...
Frances Ann Schroeder
Apr 2, 2026
Frances Ann Schroeder
LEIPSIC – Frances Ann “Fanny” Schroeder, 93, of Leipsic, passed away at 5:11 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Fox Run Manor, Findlay. She was born October 9, 1932, in Ottawa to the late Fred and Mary (Miller) Laubenthal. On April 30, 1960, she married Harold J. “Pete” Schroeder, he preceded her in death on August 4,...
Maria T. Rodriguez
Mar 30, 2026
Maria T. Rodriguez
GILBOA – Maria T. Rodriguez, 78, of Gilboa, passed away at 3:42 a.m., Monday, March 30, 2026, at her residence. She was born September 2, 1947, in Edinburg, TX to the late Merced Torres and Fidela (Barrientes) Escamilla. On November 15, 1964, she married Ruperto G. "Beto" Rodriguez. He preceded her in death on November 14, 2021.
Survivors include...
Linda Jo Risner
Mar 29, 2026
For flowers or donations, please deliver to 14625 Rd C, Continental, Ohio 45831 on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Linda Jo Risner
CONTINENTAL – Linda Jo Risner, 68, of Continental, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at her residence. She was born December 30, 1957, in Lima to the late Virgil and Imogene (Fanshier) Myers.
Linda is survived by her eight children: Josiah...
Burton J. "Burtie" Merriman
Mar 28, 2026
For flowers or donations, please deliver to Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 19367 Road 24, Grover Hill, Ohio on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Burton J. “Burtie” Merriman
CLOVERDALE - Burton J. “Burtie” Merriman, 62, of Cloverdale, passed away at 12:21 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Ohio Health Medical Center, Van Wert. He was born October 6, 1963, in Paulding to the...
Lucille Caroline Knueven
Mar 27, 2026
Lucille Caroline Knueven
GLANDORF - Lucille Caroline Knueven, 99, of Glandorf, passed away at 5:10 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born December 4, 1926, in Glandorf to the late Lawrence and Adelia (Karhoff) Schmitz. On October 22, 1949, she married Eugene Knueven, who preceded her in death on January 7, 2011.
Lucille is survived by...
