Jul 6, 2024

Lindsey Kayla Moore

OTTAWA (formerly of Kaufman, Texas) – Lindsey Kayla Moore, 34, of Ottawa, formerly of Kaufman, Texas, left our would for her heavenly home at 5:03 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay after a 3 ½ year courageous battle from Stage 4 Glioblastoma. She was born April 13, 1990, in Dallas, Texas...

Jul 5, 2024

Kathy J. Stevens

OAKWOOD – Kathy J. Stevens, 74, of Oakwood, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance.  She was born June 8, 1950, in Lancaster to the late Norman and Betty (Baker) Leach.  On November 8, 1969, she married Robert Stevens, he preceded her in death on October...

Jul 3, 2024

Charles A. Knisley

LEIPSIC – Charles A. Knisley, 88, of Leipsic, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 24, 1935, in Bainbridge, Ohio to the late Everett and Susie (Merriman) Knisley.  On December 2, 1956, he married May Ludeman,...

Jul 3, 2024

Frederick Leo "Fred" Heitmeyer

KALIDA – Frederick Leo "Fred" Heitmeyer, 68, of Kalida, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born July 15, 1955, in Lima to the late Leo and Alice (Maas) Heitmeyer. On September 17, 1977, he married Mary E. Reindel, who survives in...

Jun 30, 2024

Kent Duane Drew

LIMA – Kent Duane Drew (aka "Drew" sometimes "Mr. Grumpy"), 52, of Lima, passed away suddenly on his next adventure with his partner for life, Lyndon Orlando Alcid, in Mooresville, NC on Sunday, June 30, 2024.  He was born November 26, 1971, in Ottawa to the late Howard R. and Lunda J. (McCurdy) Drew....

Jun 29, 2024

Inez I. Sarka

KALIDA – Inez I. Sarka, 93 of Kalida, died 8:43 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024 at The Meadows of Kalida.  She was born March 7, 1931 in Kalida to the late Henry and Myrtle (Combs) Sarka.

Survivors include two nephews: Dave Sarka of Kalida and Scott (Kelly) Sarka of Cloverdale; three great-...

Jun 28, 2024

Paul J. Recker

KALIDA - Paul J. Recker, 79, of Kalida, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's at the Meadows of Kalida on Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Alvin and Marcella (Warnecke) Recker on November 2, 1944, in Lima, OH. Paul married the...

Jun 23, 2024

Nancy J. Conine

LEIPSIC – Nancy J. Conine, 87, of Leipsic, passed away at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born February 6, 1937, in Gilboa to the late Carl Eugene and Margaret L. (Oren) Conine.

She is survived by many beloved family and friends, especially her...

Jun 20, 2024

Patricia J. Meyer

LEIPSIC – Patricia J. Meyer, 92, of Leipsic, passed away at 3:43 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born December 12, 1931, in Leipsic to the late Gregory and Irene (Weisbecker) Schwab. On September 12, 1951, she married Melvin B. Meyer, who preceded her...

Jun 17, 2024

Inge H. Forster

CONTINENTAL - Inge H. Forster, 89, of Continental, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born on April 9, 1935, in Dusseldorf, Germany to the late Stanislaus and Helen (Meyer) Kloska.  On July 7, 1955, she married Wilhelm "Willie" Forster, he preceded her in death on September...

Jun 15, 2024

Cheryl  E. Fluttrow

OAKWOOD – Cheryl E. Fluttrow, 75, of Oakwood, peacefully passed away at 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance from complications with diabetes. She was born March 14, 1949, in Defiance to the late Richard E. and Patricia A. (Klinger) Ball.

Cheryl graduated from Auglaize Brown High...

Jun 14, 2024

Jackie Stotts

PANDORA – Jackie Stotts, 75, of Pandora, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at her residence.  She was born August 19, 1948, in Piqua to the late Marvin and June (Kaeck) Atkinson.  Jackie had married Richard Stotts, he preceded her in death.

Jackie is survived by five children: Rhonda...

Jun 14, 2024

Lorrie A. Niese

MIDDLE POINT – Lorrie A. Niese, 62 of Middle Point, died 7:54 a.m., Friday June 14, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born January 10, 1962, in Lima to Richard and Carol (Roby) Moening.  Her father is deceased, and her mother survives in Ottawa.  She had been married to...

Jun 13, 2024

Elizabeth Rose Dockery

CONTINENTAL - Elizabeth Rose Dockery, 67, of Continental, died at 10:13 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born February 26, 1957, in Putnam County to the late William "Bill" and Norma (Purdy) Ladd.  On July 28, 1991, she married Cline E. Dockery, who survives in Continental.

Other survivors...

Jun 12, 2024

Rebecca Hopper

OTTAWA – Rebecca Hopper, 45, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her residence.  She was born April 9, 1979, in Saginaw, MI to Guy and Hattie (Murray) Hopper, who survive.

Rebecca is also survived by three children: Serenity Brown, Margaret Gillette, and Emily Hopper; and one grandchild.

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Jun 12, 2024

Vincent M. Verhoff

KALIDA – Vincent M. Verhoff, 85, of Kalida, passed away at 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born April 22, 1939, in Lima to the late Ambrose and Elizabeth (Schierloh) Verhoff. On February 8, 1992, he married Carol Jean VonderEmbse, who preceded him...

Jun 10, 2024

Virginia A. "Ginny" Critten

LEIPSIC – Virginia A. "Ginny" Critten, 82, of Leipsic, passed away at 10:13 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born September 26, 1941, in Leipsic to the late Clifford and Ruth (Jefferies) Brooks.  On June 13, 1964, she married Charles "Jim" Critten, Sr....

Jun 10, 2024

Maria B. Tapia

OTTAWA – Maria B. Tapia, 85, of Ottawa, was called home by God at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounding by her children. She was born May 20, 1939, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to the late Miguel and Rosa (Vasquez) Gomez. On February...

Jun 10, 2024

Richard Ambrose "Ricky" Wannemacher

CLOVERDALE – Richard Ambrose "Ricky" Wannemacher, 65, of Cloverdale, passed away at 3:31 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital.  He was born October 20, 1958, in Lima to the late Ambrose "Sam" and Dorothy (Heimann) Wannemacher.

Ricky is survived by a niece: Deb Ballard of Columbus...

Jun 9, 2024

Brother Jerome Schulte, C.PP.S.

August 3, 1937-June 9, 2024

Brother Jerome Schulte, C.PP.S., 86, died at 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health.

He was born on August 3, 1937, in Kalida, Ohio, to Alphonse and Frances (Verhoff)...