David L. Wagner, Sr.

Jan 21, 2012

David L. Wagner, Sr. Bryan – David L. Wagner, Sr., 61 of Bryan, formerly of Continental, died 3:43 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Defiance Regional Medical Center.  He was born March 22, 1950 in Putnam County to the late George Henry and Nina June (Burgett) Wagner.  On November 2, 1968, he married Vivian Centers who survives in Bryan. Other...

Arthur C. Recker

Jan 18, 2012

Arthur C. Recker CONTINENTAL – Arthur C. Recker, 80, of Continental and formerly of Kalida died Wednesday evening, January 18, 2012 at his residence.  He has chosen anatomical donation to The Ohio State University and there will be no funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE FUENRAL HOME, Ottawa. Condolences may be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com

Kenneth T. Fortman

Jan 17, 2012

Kenneth T. Fortman GLANDORF – Kenneth T. Fortman, 85, of Glandorf died at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at The Meadows of Ottawa-Glandorf. He was born September 10, 1926 in Lima to the late Fred and Hilda (Kuhlman) Fortman. On May 28, 1949 he married Mary Ann Schipper who died February 12, 1975. He then married Ann Nienberg on...

August "Augie" Trenkamp

Jan 17, 2012

August "Augie" Trenkamp FT. JENNINGS – August "Augie" Trenkamp, 83, of Ft. Jennings died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2012 at the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. He was born April 8, 1928 in Ottoville to the late August and Anna (Ruen) Trenkamp. On February 3, 1951 he married Jacqueline Calvelage and she survives in Ft. Jennings. Also surviving...

Michael A. Verhoff

Jan 17, 2012

Michael A. Verhoff KALIDA – Michael A. Verhoff, 54, of Kalida died 8:26 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee. He was born June 5, 1957 in Lima to the late Arnold and Mary (Sehlhorst) Verhoff.  On November 19, 1983, he married Dorothy "Dot" Niese, who survives in Kalida. Also surviving is a daughter: Ashley Verhoff...

Kathleen Hippensteel

Jan 16, 2012

Kathleen Hippensteel Ottawa – Kathleen Hippensteel, 63, of Ottawa, OH past away peacefully at 2:40 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born November 23, 1948 in Wabash, IN to the late Vernon R. and Veronica (Miklos) Hippensteel. She is survived by her brother: Thomas (Linda) Hippensteel of North Manchester, IN; nephew:  Nathan (Jessamine)...

Michael E. Feldman

Jan 14, 2012

Michael E. Feldman KALIDA – Michael E. Feldman, 43, of Kalida died Saturday morning, January 14, 2012 on St. Rt. 114 between county roads 19 and 19K in Putnam County. He was born September 3, 1968 in Lima to James and Becky (Krogman) Feldman. His mother, now Becky Shawber, and her husband Eugene survive in Leipsic. His father survives in...

James F. Galyk

Jan 12, 2012

James F. Galyk CONTINENTAL – James F. Galyk, 59, of Continental died at 3:46 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born June 5, 1952 in Waterloo, Iowa to Francis and Darlene (Patterson) Galyk. His father is deceased, his mother, now Darlene Shepard survives in Bellefontaine. On July 1, 1972 he married Mary...

Julianna M. (Warnecke) Maas

Jan 12, 2012

Julianna M. Maas OTTAWA – Julianna M. Maas, 80, of Ottawa died at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 12, 1931 in Greensburg Township to the late Albert F. and Eleonora C. (Kerner) Warnecke. On May 11, 1957 she married Donald Maas who survives in Ottawa. Also surviving are 5 sons: Terrence (Shari)...

V. Marietta Critchet

Jan 7, 2012

V. Marietta Critchet Leipsic – V. Marietta Critchet, 91, of Leipsic, died 2:10 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Meadows of Leipsic. She was born November 19, 1920 in Leipsic to the late Charles Russell and Julia (Navin) Myers. On May 30, 1948, she married Robert Werner Critchet, Sr. who died March 24, 1996. Marietta is survived by her...

Kenneth “Gene” E. Bennett

Jan 6, 2012

Kenneth "Gene" E. Bennett Oakwood – Kenneth "Gene" E. Bennett, 83, of Oakwood, died Friday evening, January 6, 2012 at his residence.  He was born May 6, 1928 in Wayne, Michigan to the late Dirl and M. "Peggy" (Wenser) Bennett.  On May 29, 1948, he married Wanda J. Keck who died January 6, 2011. He is survived by two daughters:...

Tammy J. Brenneman

Jan 5, 2012

Tammy J. Brenneman Leipsic – Tammy J. Brenneman, 47, of Leipsic, died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born November 10, 1964 in Bowling Green to the late Howard and Diana (Elston) Sherman. On June 11, 1983, she married Randy Brenneman who survives in Leipsic. Other survivors include five brothers: William...

Vidella May Schey

Jan 4, 2012

Vidella May Schey LEIPSIC – Vidella May Schey, 93, of Leipsic died at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born June 9, 1918 near Columbus Grove on Bucher Road to the late Ezra and Elvina (Hilty) Bucher. On September 28, 1946 she married Leon Schey who died December 30, 2007. Surviving are her...

Joseph A. Shively

Jan 4, 2012

Joseph A. Shively HAMLER – Joseph A. Shively, 88, of Hamler died 3:50 am Wednesday, January 04, 2012 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. He was born September 8, 1923 in Hamler to the late Ray and Hulda (Roller) Shively. On April 25, 1943 he married Grace Winkle who died July 18, 2011. He is survived by a son: Marvin (Kaye)...

Bethel Gene Rakes, Sr.

Jan 3, 2012

Bethel Gene Rakes, Sr. OAKWOOD – Bethel Gene Rakes, Sr., 79,of Oakwood died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born May 17, 1932 in Ranger, WV to the late John Sherman and Perlina (Lambert) Rakes. On January 13, 1951, he married J. Wilma Cassidy and she survives in Oakwood. Also surviving are 3...

John Lee Guyton Sr.

Dec 31, 1969

John Lee Guyton Sr. MELROSE-John Lee Guyton Sr., 70, of Melrose, died at 12:48 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1950 to the late Homer and Methel (McCullough) Guyton. On August 31, 1974 he married Susan Porter, she survives in Melrose. John is also survived by his children: Jeanne Gribble of Melrose, Pam...

John Lee Guyton Sr.

Dec 31, 1969

John Lee Guyton Sr. MELROSE-John Lee Guyton Sr., 70, of Melrose, died at 12:48 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1950 to the late Homer and Methel (McCullough) Guyton. On August 31, 1974 he married Susan Porter, she survives in Melrose. John is also survived by his children: Jeanne Gribble of Melrose, Pam...

Cpl. Clark E. Worline

Dec 31, 1953

CORPORAL CLARK E. WORLINE

Corporal Clark E. Worline, was born on May 19, 1930 to the late Clifford and Gwendolyn (Davis) Worline.  He was reported missing in action (MIA) on November 26, 1950 while serving in Korea.

The Honorable Transfer of Remains from Dayton International Airport is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Corporal Worline...

VIrginia Mae "Ginny" Kirk

Mar 26, 0026

Virginia Mae “Ginny’ Kirk

OTTAWA – Virginia Mae “Ginny” Kirk, 92, of Ottawa, formerly of Salisbury, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Virginia was born June 1, 1933, in Ft. Sheridan, Illinois, to Charles and Wanetha (Miller) Wood. The family later moved to Washington, DC. Virginia graduated with honors from Bob...