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Robert F. Nadler

Robert F. Nadler

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...

James A. Ruen

James A. Ruen

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...

Edwin Lee Ketner

Edwin Lee Ketner

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...

Darlene R. (Butler)  Howard

Darlene R. (Butler) Howard

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...

Eugene C. "Gene" Otto

Eugene C. "Gene" Otto

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...

Sylvia A. (Wittler)  Horstman

Sylvia A. (Wittler) Horstman

Dec 1, 2024

Sylvia A. (Wittler) Horstman OTTOVILLE - Sylvia A. (Wittler) Horstman, 88, of Ottoville, passed away at 8:23 a.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born December 13, 1935, in Ft. Jennings to the late Joseph F. and Mary (Schulte) Wittler.  On August 29, 1953, she married William J. Horstman. He preceded her...

Robert A. Fortman

Robert A. Fortman

Dec 1, 2024

Robert A. Fortman FINDLAY – Robert A. Fortman, 68, of Findlay, formerly of Ottawa, passed away at 10:42 a.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay. He was born October 1, 1956, in Lima to the late Elmer and Alice (Odenweller) Fortman. On August 25, 1979, he married Nancy Haughn. She survives in Findlay. Other survivors include...

Donovan Lee Joyner

Donovan Lee Joyner

Nov 30, 2024

Donovan Lee Joyner DEFIANCE – Donovan Lee Joyner, 26, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Bowling Green.  He was born February 17, 1998, in Lima to Jerry Joyner and Christina Soto. Donovan is survived by his father: Jerry (Allison) Joyner of Lima; his mother: Christina (Mike) Soto-Leland of Defiance; a brother:  Dominic (Helena) Joyner; and...

Kristine M. (Kahle)  Vandemark

Kristine M. (Kahle) Vandemark

Nov 29, 2024

Kristine M. Vandemark KALIDA– Kristine M. (Kahle) Vandemark, 55, of Kalida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 18, 1969, to the late Joyce M. (Recker) Kahle and Carl M. Kahle, who survives in Kalida. She was married on May 14,...

Darrell And Carol Smith

Darrell And Carol Smith

Nov 28, 2024

Darrell F. and Carol A. Smith CONTINENTAL – Darrell F. Smith, 80, of Continental, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay, and his wife Carol A. Smith, 65, of Continental, passed away at 9:14 p.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her residence. Darrell was born April 10, 1944, in Putnam County,...

Patricia A. (Meyer)  Hohenbrink

Patricia A. (Meyer) Hohenbrink

Nov 27, 2024

Patricia Ann Meyer Hohenbrink OTTAWA - Patricia Ann Meyer Hohenbrink, age 97, passed away at home on November 27 after her long, courageous battle with cancer. Pat was born on July 13, 1927, to Harry and Odelia (Warnecke) Meyer. Patricia was the 3rd oldest of 11 children and enjoyed a childhood filled with hard work, fun and mischief and...

Julie A. (Siefker)  Grismore

Julie A. (Siefker) Grismore

Nov 27, 2024

Julie A. Grismore GLANDORF – Julie A. Grismore, 72, of Glandorf, passed away at 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 19, 1952, to the late Paul C. and Margaret M. (Warnecke) Siefker.  On June 2, 1973, she married Larry Grismore, he survives in Glandorf. Also surviving...

Judy A. (Ellerbrock)  Schroeder

Judy A. (Ellerbrock) Schroeder

Nov 27, 2024

Judy A. Schroeder GLANDORF - Judy A. Schroeder, 84, of Glandorf, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 19, 1940 in New Cleveland to the late Gilbert and Bernadine (Gerschutz) Ellerbrock. On August 9, 1958, she married Gilbert "Gib" Schroeder, son of the...

Andrew C. Lause

Andrew C. Lause

Nov 24, 2024

Andrew C. Lause DELPHOS – Andrew C. Lause, 30, of Delphos, formerly of Kalida, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Ohio City.  He was born June 10, 1994, in Van Wert to Eugene "Marty" and Beth (Landwehr) Lause, who survive in Fort Jennings. Andrew is also survived by two children:  Tanner Lause and McKenna Lause, both at...

Shirley (King)  Sharp

Shirley (King) Sharp

Nov 22, 2024

Shirley Sharp OAKWOOD – Shirley J. Sharp, 90, of Oakwood, Ohio, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away surrounded by her family on November 22, 2024. Born on December 5, 1933, in Angola, Indiana, Shirley was a passionate book reader who frequented her local library weekly, often reading 5 to 6 books at a time. She was...

Patricia A. (Minning)  Schmitz

Patricia A. (Minning) Schmitz

Nov 21, 2024

Patricia A. Schmitz GLANDORF - Patricia A. Schmitz, 96, of Glandorf, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Thursday, November 21, 2024, in The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 15, 1928, in Ft. Jennings to the late Arnold and Verna (Schuerman) Minning. On May 5, 1950, she married Raymond J. Schmitz, who preceded her...

Jo Ann T. (Knueven)  Schimmoeller

Jo Ann T. (Knueven) Schimmoeller

Nov 19, 2024

Jo Ann T. (Knueven) Schimmoeller KALIDA - Jo Ann T. (Knueven) Schimmoeller, 89, of Kalida, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born February 4, 1935, in Lima to the late Albert and Victoria (Utrup) Knueven. On November 21, 1953, she married Paul R. Schimmoeller. He survives in Kalida. Other survivors...

Mary M. (Siebeneck)  Scheckelhoff

Mary M. (Siebeneck) Scheckelhoff

Nov 18, 2024

Mary M. Scheckelhoff OTTAWA - Mary M. Scheckelhoff, 87, of Ottawa, passed away at 5:25 p.m., Monday, November 18, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born May 17, 1937, in Leipsic to the late Clarence  H. "Peanuts" and Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Meyer) Siebeneck.  On September 8, 1956, she married Herbert "Herb" Scheckelhoff, who preceded her in death...

Shirley A. (Kuhlman)  Selhorst

Shirley A. (Kuhlman) Selhorst

Nov 17, 2024

Shirley A. Selhorst OTTAWA – Shirley A. Selhorst, 83, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:04 a.m., Sunday, November 17, 2024, at The Meadows of Kalida.  She was born February 8, 1941, in New Cleveland to the late Julius and Marcella (Hohenbrink) Kuhlman. On May 28, 1960, she married Willard "Willie" Selhorst, who preceded her in death on September 27,...

John B. Fanger, Sr.

John B. Fanger, Sr.

Nov 13, 2024

John B. Fanger, Sr. LIMA – John B. Fanger, Sr., 85 of Lima died 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at The Meadows of Kalida.  He was born August 3, 1939, in Kalida to the late Louis and Geraldine (Sheibley) Fanger.  On June 23, 1962, he married Linda Sue Zeller.  She died February 21, 2024. Survivors include two sons:...

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