Sep 20, 2024

Marilynn Farrar

FAIRPORT, NEW YORK - Marilynn Farrar, or as she preferred, Lynn, was born on April 23, 1940 and left us peacefully on September 20, 2024, at the age of 84, after her battle with Dementia.

Lynn grew up in Syracuse, NY, as the youngest daughter of Gabriel (Gob) and Bertha Nagy. She attended...

Sep 20, 2024

Donald J. McKibben

ASHLAND – Donald J. McKibben, 91, of Ashland, formerly of Continental, passed away 5:24 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, at Kingston of Ashland. He was born March 20, 1933, in North Creek to the late Harvey and Nellie (Green) McKibben. On March 27, 1954, he married Jenet "Jean" Etter, who survives in Ashland.

Sep 20, 2024

Kathleen "Katie" Jones

GLANDORF – Kathleen "Katie" Jones, 79 of Glandorf, died 5:06 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2024 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born October 24, 1944 in Lima to the late Albert and Genevieve (Kuhlman) Deters.  She married Terry Jones in 1968 and he died in 1977.

Survivors include two sons:...

Sep 19, 2024

Dottie Sue Hatfield

MELROSE – Dottie Sue Hatfield, 71, of Melrose, passed away at 1:54 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her residence. She was born January 22, 1953, in Mill Branch, KY to the late Estil and Mary Vada (Coleman) Branham. On September 16, 1972, she married Robert Lee Hatfield, who survives in Melrose.

Sep 16, 2024

Joan Giesige

KALIDA – Joan Giesige, 81, of Kalida, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 14, 1943, in Lima to the late Bertram "Jim" and Laura (Duling)  Wortkoetter.  On October 2, 1965, she married Edward B. "Edd" Giesige, who preceded her in death on March 10, 2013.

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Sep 13, 2024

Norman E. Schroeder

OTTAWA – Norman E. Schroeder, 88, of Ottawa, passed away at 7:18 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was born July 3, 1936, in Ottawa to the late Richard H. and Rovena (Kruse) Schroeder. On April 1, 1959, he married Evelyn C. Schumaker,...

Sep 12, 2024

Luella M. Schumaker

KALIDA - Luella M. Schumaker, 86, of Kalida, passed away at 2:08 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2024, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born June 6, 1938, in Toledo and shortly after adopted by the late William and Clara (Korte) Kramer.  On June 22, 1957, she married William P. Schumaker, who preceded her...

Sep 12, 2024

Larry Phalen

KALIDA – Larry Phalen, 83, of Kalida, passed away at 5:09 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born November 30, 1940, in Lima to the late Eugene V. and Helen (Gilroy) Phalen. On July 11, 1964, he married Ruth Mae Adkins. She preceded him in...

Sep 9, 2024

Esther E. Recker

GLANDORF – Esther E. Recker, 97, of Glandorf, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born July 20, 1927, in Glandorf to the late Lawrence and Martha (Schroeder) Unterbrink. On February 7, 1948, she married William Recker, who preceded her in death on January 27,...

Sep 8, 2024

Kevin M. Arnone

OTTAWA – Kevin M. Arnone, 39, of Ottawa, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Continental. He was born November 30, 1984, in Bluffton to Robert Nienberg and Renee (Beach) Nienberg.

Kevin is survived by his father, Robert Nienberg; mother and stepfather, Renee (Dan) Wiswell of Ottawa; six siblings: Tami Arnone, Steven...

Sep 8, 2024

Jeanine Ann Keyes

OAKWOOD - Jeanine Ann Keyes, age 51, of Oakwood, Ohio, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sunday, September 8th, 2024. Jeanine was born on June 18th, 1973, to Erhard "Bud" and Marsha (Dodge) Henke and grew up in Oakwood with her beloved sisters, Joy Lynn Henke Rogers & Jan Alee Henke Scalzo.

Sep 7, 2024

Arthur H. Hulett

DEFIANCE - On September 7, 2024 Arthur Henry Hulett of Defiance, Ohio arrived in heaven to be reunited with open arms by his beautiful mother Edna Pearl (Runk) Hulett and his father John Henry "Blue John" Hulett. A long awaited homecoming.

Arthur was born April 26, 1941 in Olive Hill, Kentucky. He...

Sep 7, 2024

Rosemary C. Wittler

Fort Jennings – Rosemary C. "Rosie" Wittler, 97 of Fort Jennings, died 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Vancrest of Delphos.  She was born November 18, 1926, in Ottoville to the late August and Eleanor (Bruskotter) Becker.  On June 29, 1946, she married Leander Wittler.  He died March 2, 2002.

Survivors...

Sep 6, 2024

Jill Anne (Prowant) Byrd

TOLEDO – Jill Anne (Prowant) Byrd, 69, of Lewiston, Michigan, passed over on Friday September 6, 2024, at St. Vincent Medical Center, in Toledo, with loved ones at her side.  She was born December 17, 1954, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ray and JoAnne (Myers)...

Sep 3, 2024

Jamie Christianson

OTTAWA – We celebrate the beautiful life of, Jamie Christianson, 56, who passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her residence in Ottawa, OH. Jamie was born September 7, 1967, in Hibbing, Minnesota to Tarmo and Carol (Wherland) Talikka and grew up in northern Minnesota. Jamie was a cherished soul known for her kindness,...

Aug 31, 2024

Donald T. "Don" Alt

OTTAWA – Donald T. "Don" Alt was heavenly discharged at 11:19 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg.  He was born September 28, 1934, in Lima to the late Clarence and Clara (Pitson) Alt.  On September 10, 1955, he married Dolores J. Brinkman, who survives in Ottawa.

Aug 31, 2024

Gerald Rex Free

OTTOVILLE – Gerald Rex Free, 60, of Ottoville died 4:48 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born April 6, 1964, in Opp, AL to Gerald Mack and Sara (Boswell) Free.  His mother, father and stepmother, Diane Free all survive in Elba, AL.  On December 28,...

Aug 28, 2024

Joseph F. Gerdeman

OTTAWA – Joseph F. Gerdeman, 90, of Ottawa, died at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born October 31, 1933, in Glandorf to the late Frank and Regina (Inkrott) Gerdeman. He married Ruth Laudick-Schroeder, sharing 45 years together. She survives in Ottawa.

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Aug 27, 2024

Patricia June Niese

LEIPSIC – Patricia June Niese, 99, of Leipsic, passed away at 1:05 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate. She was born July 12, 1925, in Continental to the late Kegon and Mary (Miller) Sullivan. On December 29, 1943, she married Vincent "Jim" Niese, who preceded her in death on July 12,...

Aug 25, 2024

Kenneth E. Beckman

LEIPSIC – Kenneth E. Beckman, 88 of Leipsic died 12:55 a.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024 at The Meadows of Leipsic.  He was born November 1, 1935 in Delphos to the late Oscar and Christina (Warnecke) Beckman.  On September 30, 1968 he married Ailene Mullins.  She died September 28, 2016.

Survivors include three...