Feb 27, 2025

Jeanette F. Heckman GLANDORF – Jeanette Heckman, 95, of Glandorf, passed away at 11:45 a.m., February 27, 2025 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  Jeanette was born December 24, 1929 in Lima, to the late Leo J. and Margaret (Feltman) Maag. On February 13, 1954, she married her best friend and love of her life, Richard Heckman, and he preceded...

Feb 25, 2025

Cletus Francis Morman OTTAWA - Cletus Francis Morman, 93, of Ottawa, passed away at 3:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, with his son Dean by his side.  Cletus was born October 04, 1931 in Miller City, Ohio, to the late Louis and Veronica (Lammers) Morman. On July 11, 1959, Cletus married Rose Ann Weis of Leipsic, Ohio.  Cletus...

Feb 23, 2025

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic with a celebration of life and luncheon to follow at Charlie Bennett Park, 200 Sports Complex Dr., Leipsic.

David C. Bennett, M.D. LEIPSIC – David C. Bennett, 74, of Leipsic, died 6:45 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2025 at...

Feb 23, 2025

Jack O. Pipes CONTINENTAL – Jack O. Pipes, 90, of Continental, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born October 2, 1934, in Zionsville, IN, to the late William and Nettie (Crosby) Pipes.  On June 30, 1957, he married Peggy L. Browning, she survives in Continental. Other survivors include...

Feb 22, 2025

Roger J. Trentman FORT JENNINGS – Roger J. Trentman, 65 of Fort Jennings, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer.  He was born July 29, 1959, to John and Norma (Rode) Trentman. Roger is survived by his wife, Diane (Dray) of almost 42 years; children: Renee (Stephen) Jacquemin, Travis...

Feb 22, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Kirkendall GLANDORF - Virginia "Ginny" Kirkendall, 83, of Glandorf, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her residence.  She was born on October 19, 1941, in Ottoville, to the late John and Mildred (Otte) King.  On August 25, 1962, she married Larry K. Kirkendall, he preceded her in death on July 8, 2020. Ginny is survived...

Feb 21, 2025

Betty Jean Otto CLOVERDALE - Betty Jean Otto passed away February 21, 2025, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Betty was born July 21, 1947, in Paulding to the late Richard and Helen (Williams) Downing. On September 28, 1968, she married Thomas "Tony" Otto, he preceded her in death on August 31, 2019. She is survived by a daughter:...

Feb 21, 2025

Katherine (Brock) Cavin OAKWOOD – Katherine (Brock) Cavin, 83, of Oakwood, passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She was born October 6, 1941, in Pineville, KY to the late James and Elizabeth (Caldwell) Brock. On August 25, 1961, she married William Cavin, who preceded her in death on February 11,...

Feb 20, 2025

Burma J. Coleman OAKWOOD – Burma J. Coleman, 79, of Oakwood, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Mercy Health Defiance Hospital.  She was born June 30, 1945, in Rockhouse, Kentucky, to the late Frank and Delphia (Vanhoose) Johnson.  On March 20, 1962, she married Dallas Coleman, he preceded her in death on August 6, 1991. Burma is...

Feb 18, 2025

Dorothea J. Wilkinson FINDLAY - Dorothea J. Wilkinson, 93, of Findlay, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at The Willows at Tiffin.  She was born January 6, 1932, in Leipsic to the late Clyde and Gertrude (Fenstermaker) Hector. On June 10, 1951, she married Paul E. Wilkinson, who preceded her in death on September 13,...

Feb 14, 2025

Angela R. Monhollen GROVER HILL – Angela R. Monhollen, 75, of Grover Hill, passed away at 12:07 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born March 7, 1949, in Northamptonshire, Thrapston, England, to the late Tadeusz "Ted" and Millicent (Meadows) Wisniewski. On February 14, 1974, she married Wendell S. Monhollen,...

Feb 13, 2025

Carl Francis Meyer

UPPER ARLINGTON - Carl Francis Meyer passed away in the early morning hours of February 13, 2025, at an assisted living facility in Upper Arlington, Ohio. He was born March 4, 1930, in Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio, to the late Cleanora Elizabeth Meyer, née Siebeneck, and Oscar Bernard Meyer, both natives of Putnam County....

Feb 11, 2025

Karen Ann "Rusty" Giesige KALIDA – Karen Ann "Rusty" Giesige, 82, of Kalida, passed away at 3:24 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 29, 1942, in Fostoria to the late Earl and Eleanor (Nartker) Jacobs. On July 23, 1960, she married Paul...

Feb 10, 2025

Catherine M. Matson OAKWOOD – Catherine M. Matson, 86, of Oakwood, passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Van Wert Manor. She was born April 3, 1938, in Paulding County to the late Cletus and Mabel (Saxton) Bland.  On September 29, 1956, she married John Ward Flechtner, who preceded her in death on October 10,...

Feb 9, 2025

Rico Readus KALIDA – Rico Readus, 51 of Kalida, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his residence.  He was born May 27, 1973, in Detroit, MI to the late James Dunlap and Mary Readus Rico is survived by a daughter: Aiyana Readus; a son: Nathan Moore, both of Detroit, MI; two sisters: Rachel Readus of Belleville, MI,...

Feb 6, 2025

David W. Hoersten OTTOVILLE – David W. Hoersten, 75, of Ottoville, passed away at 2:03 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.   David was born July 10, 1949, in Lima to the late Clarence and Rita M. (Tigner) Hoersten.  On May 10, 1975, he married Kathy Bendele, she survives in Ottoville. David...

Feb 6, 2025

Wanda J. Myers LEIPSIC – Wanda J. Myers, 91, of Leipsic (formerly of Ottawa), died Thursday, February 6, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born on May 31, 1933 to the late Gerald and Esther Jennings. On June 22, 1952, she married the love of her life, Ronald G. Myers. She is survived by her three sons:...

Feb 5, 2025

Joan K. Tobe NEW CLEVELAND – Joan K. Tobe, 91, of New Cleveland, passed away at 5:08 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born October 12, 1933, in Ottawa to the late Cornelius and Anna (Dulle) Slattman. On August 16, 1952, she married Robert Tobe, Sr., who preceded her in death on...

Feb 3, 2025

Marlene K. Oard OTTAWA – Marlene K. Oard, 85, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born June 27, 1939, in Lima to the late Buster and Eva (Fischer) Wilson.  On March 16, 1957, she married Teddy Oard, he preceded her in death on October 20, 1985....

Feb 1, 2025

Gary M. Brinkman OTTAWA – Gary M. Brinkman, 70, of Ottawa died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born March 20, 1954, in Lima to the late Cornelius A. "Cornie" and Genevieve C. "Jenny" (Michel) Brinkman. He is survived by a daughter, Angie Sanderson of Columbia City, IN; 2 grandchildren:  Maxwell...