Dec 23, 2024

Martha Ann "Marty" (Rayle) Shoemaker LEIPSIC – Martha Ann "Marty" (Rayle) Shoemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, of Leipsic, Ohio died peacefully at 1:07 a.m. on December 23, 2024, one hour after her 73rd birthday. She was born on December 22, 1951, to the late Wayne and Elizabeth (Keeran) Rayle. Marty is survived by her...

Dec 22, 2024

Doris M. Bockrath KALIDA - Doris M. Bockrath, 73, of Kalida, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones at 4:19 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024.  She was born January 25, 1951, in Lima to the late William and Lucille (Warnement) Gilgenbaugh.  On December 9, 1972, she married Gary A. Bockrath, he preceded her in death on...

Dec 22, 2024

Luella F. Karhoff KALIDA – Luella F. Karhoff, 89, of Kalida, passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at The Meadows of Kalida, where she resided for the last 4 ½ years. She was born February 26, 1935 to the late Marcella D. "Sally" Karhoff. She is survived by 30 cousins and extended family. Luella had...

Dec 21, 2024

Rosalie Ann "Rosie" Kaple OTTAWA - Rosalie Ann "Rosie" Kaple, 86, of Ottawa passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born May 25, 1938, in New Bavaria to the late Eldred and Julia (Eiden) Brown.  She had previously been married to Lawrence (Larry) Kaple, who preceded in her death. Rosie is survived...

Dec 20, 2024

OAKWOOD - Phyllis Jean (Wagner) Bidlack, 92, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully with family members near on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born October 19,1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Theordore and Leona (Meyers) Wagner. On February 6, 1955, she married William (Bill) Bidlack, who preceded her in death on December 15, 2020, after 65 years of...

Dec 20, 2024

Stephen A. Kuhlman LEIPSIC – Stephen A. Kuhlman, 79 of Leipsic, passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert.  He was born January 30, 1945, in Leipsic to the late Wilfred and Anna Mae (Doepker) Kuhlman. Stephen is survived by a daughter:  Julie (Brian) Bullock of Summit Point, WV.; siblings: Ronald (Marie)...

Dec 18, 2024

William Leonard "Bill" Calvert OAKWOOD - William Leonard "Bill" Calvert, 81, of Oakwood, entered into heaven on the evening of December 18, 2024 at Vancrest of Van Wert, Ohio. He was born March 16, 1943, to the late Leonard and Mary Ruth (Raabe) Calvert in Newport, Arkansas, where his father was stationed while serving in the Army Air Corps.  ...

Dec 17, 2024

Sharon E. Foust OAKWOOD – Sharon E. Foust, 82, of Oakwood, passed away at 6:12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Paulding County Hospital.  She was born May 23, 1942, in Oakwood to the late Willard and Luella (Holt) McVay. Sharon is survived by four children:  Brad (Chris) Ripke of Woodburn, IN., Bart Ripke of Oakwood, Marsha (Phil)...

Dec 15, 2024

Lorriane Louise Schall OAKWOOD – Lorraine Louise Schall, 90, of Oakwood, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  She was born October 6, 1934, in Lucas County to the late Julius and Charlotte (Ryan) Dresch.  She married Clyde E. Schall, he preceded her in death on May 11, 2010. Lorraine is survived...

Dec 15, 2024

Thomas Miehls FT. JENNINGS – Thomas Miehls, 83, of Ft. Jennings, passed away at 3:56 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born May 27, 1941, in Ft. Jennings to the late Hubert and Johanna (Potts) Miehls. On November 16, 1963, he married Evelyn Calvelage. She preceded him in death on July 12,...

Dec 14, 2024

William Joseph Gerdeman AIKEN, SC – William Joseph Gerdeman, age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 14, 2024, after a brief battle against cancer. Bill was born June 7, 1949, in Lima, Ohio to the late Donald Joseph Gerdeman and Cecilia Gerdeman. He lived most of his life in Ohio, residing in Kalida, Napoleon, and Fremont...

Dec 13, 2024

L. Faye Tracy CONTINENTAL – L. Faye Tracy, 93, of Continental died at 10:35 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2024, peacefully at her home.  She was born October 18, 1931, in Oakwood to the late Orley and Ethel May (Mowery) Adams.  On September 27, 1952, she married Billie Tracy, he preceded her in death on January 1, 2022 after 69...

Dec 10, 2024

Larry Lee Carnahan CLOVERDALE – Larry Lee Carnahan, 79, of Cloverdale, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home.  He was born March 27, 1945, in Paulding to the late Brice and Freda (Ankney) Carnahan, Jr.  On July 2, 1965, he married Diana Sharp, she survives in Cloverdale. Larry is also survived by a...

Dec 9, 2024

Richard L. "Dick" Lentz CONTINENTAL – Richard L. "Dick" Lentz, 81, of Continental, passed away at 5:16 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born May 15, 1943, in Defiance to the late Reno and Oma (Halbgewoks) Lentz. On July 31, 1965, he married Janis Shisler, who survives in Continental....

Dec 6, 2024

Diana Marie Mattern

LEIPSIC - Diana Marie Mattern, 78, of Leipsic, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 6th surrounded by her loving family. Diana was the daughter of the late Paul and Ella (Brooks) Mansfield, born on April 23rd, 1946. On May 1st, 1965 she married Phillip Vance, who preceded her in death...

Dec 6, 2024

Robert F. Nadler LEIPSIC – Robert Frederick Nadler, 94, of Leipsic, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born Feb. 11, 1930, in Miller City, Ohio to Lawrence and Rosina (Luttfring) Nadler. On Nov. 27, 1954, he married Dorothy Riepenhoff at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Miller City, and they celebrated 65 years of marriage...

Dec 5, 2024

James A. Ruen CONTINENTAL – James A. Ruen, 92, of Continental, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 5:57 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born June 12, 1932, to the late Anthony and Mary (Breece) Ruen. On August 21, 1954, he married Doris Ann Fenbert, who survives in Continental. He is...

Dec 4, 2024

Edwin Lee Ketner OTTAWA – Edwin Lee Ketner, 82, of Ottawa, passed away at 5:05 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 2, 1942, to the late Alvin and Clara (Carr) Ketner. On September 1, 1962, he married Patricia Ketner, who survives in Ottawa. Also surviving...

Dec 3, 2024

Darlene R. Howard OAKWOOD – Darlene R. Howard, 79, of Oakwood, passed away at 3:53 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Laurels of Defiance.  She was born April 13, 1945, in Delphos to the late Lloyd and Leona (Purdy) Butler.  On November 14, 1968, she married Jerry Howard, he survives in Oakwood. Darlene is also survived by...

Dec 3, 2024

Eugene C. "Gene" Otto OTTAWA – Eugene C. "Gene" Otto, 89, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:09 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born August 22, 1935, in Ottawa to the late Wilbert and Florence (Schroeder) Otto. On October 19, 1957, he married JoAnn Elizabeth Ellerbrock, who preceded him in death...