Aug 2, 2024

Linda A. Acklin

OTTAWA - Linda A. Acklin, 76, of Ottawa, formerly of Cleveland, passed away at 11:58 a.m. on August 2, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born February 23, 1948, in Cleveland to Lester E. and Dorothy (Ladegaard) Kolthoff.

She is survived by two daughters: Lisa Ann Briere and Kimberly...

Aug 2, 2024

David E. Shellenbarger

DEFIANCE – David E. Shellenbarger, 65, of Defiance died Friday, August 2,2024, at the Laurels of Defiance.  He was born July 19, 1959 in Paulding to Al and Jean (Englehardt) Shellenbarger.  His mother is deceased and his father survives in Oakwood.

Also surviving are two brothers:  Jim Shellenbarger of Edon, OK and...

Aug 1, 2024

Gracie Leal

OTTAWA – Gracie Leal, 59, of Ottawa, passed away at 6:45 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her residence. She was born April 28, 1965, in Bluffton, OH to the late Reynaldo G. and Enedina (Perez) Leal.

Gracie had the Biggest Heart Ever and Loved her Son's and Grandchildren with unconditional Love. She...

Aug 1, 2024

Melvin J. Lammers

GLANDORF – Melvin J. Lammers, 91, of Glandorf, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born August 28, 1932, in New Cleveland to the late Philip and Esther (Kuhlman) Lammers. On May 8, 1957, he married Mary Ann Duling. She survives...

Aug 1, 2024

Harold J. "Boogie" Utrup

OTTAWA – Harold J. "Boogie" Utrup, 86, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1937, in Kalida to the late Albert and Veronica (Krietemeyer) Utrup.  On June 1, 1957, he married Lucia A. Wootten, who preceded him in death on August 4, 2011....

Jul 31, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Scherer

GROVER HILL – Eugene "Gene" Scherer, 89, of Grover Hill, Ohio, died at 4:28 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate. Gene was born August 13, 1934, in Grover Hill to the late Henry and Nellie (Linnabary) Scherer.

Gene is survived by his brother, Robert (Ruth) Scherer of Continental;...

Jul 28, 2024

Carol A. Siebeneck

OTTAWA – Carol A. Siebeneck, 73, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:46 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born June 23, 1951, in Lima to the late Robert and Joann (Hermiller) Strauer. On April 20, 1974, she married Harold "Skeet" Siebeneck, who preceded her...

Jul 28, 2024

Ryan D. "Clemy" Cleemput

OTTAWA – Ryan D. "Clemy" Cleemput, 47, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his residence due to illness. He was born November 29, 1976, in Lima to William and Connie (Sarka) Cleemput. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ottawa.

He is...

Jul 27, 2024

Rodney S. "Scott" Miller

PAULDING – Rodney S. "Scott" Miller, 65, of Paulding, died at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1958, in Lima to the late Richard and Marjorie (Amstutz) Miller.

Survivors include three children: Jessica (Brian) Siefker of Columbus Grove, Zachary (Sandra) Miller of...

Jul 23, 2024

Maxine (Maag) Karl

GLANDORF – Maxine (Maag) Karl, 87, of Glandorf, passed away at 3:46 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at her residence. She was born April 10, 1937, in Glandorf to the late Leo H. and Lucy (Meyer) Maag.  On July 1, 1961, she married Joseph A. Karl, Jr., who preceded her in death on...

Jul 22, 2024

Lora Ann Siebeneck

LEIPSIC – Lora Ann Siebeneck, 64, of Leipsic, passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 15, 1960, in Bluffton to the late Darold and Iva Mae (Sager) Stateler. On November 10, 1989, she married...

Jul 20, 2024

Ronald H. Kistler

LIBERTY CENTER – Ronald H. Kistler, 70, of Liberty Center, formerly of Ottawa, died Saturday, July 20, 2024 in McClure, Ohio. He was born July 27, 1953, in Lima to the late Herbert and Irene (Smith) Kistler. On June 25, 2005, he married Penny Walker, who survives in Liberty Center.

Other survivors...

Jul 18, 2024

Diane H. Verhoff

KALIDA - Diane H. (Kemper) Verhoff, age 67, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, surrounded by those who love her, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Her unwavering faith and resilience in the face of adversity were a testament to her invincible spirit.

Born on April 16, 1957, Diane...

Jul 17, 2024

Emma M. Niese

DAYTON, formerly of Leipsic – Emma M. Niese, 24, died July 17, 2024, at her residence in Dayton.  She was born June 10, 2000, in Lima to Roger Niese and Jennifer (Diller) Langhals.  Her father, Roger and Georgette Clemens and her mother, Jennifer and stepfather, Brian "Whitey" Langhals all survive in Leipsic.

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Jul 16, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Richard Deitrick

OAKWOOD – Eugene R. Deitrick, 83 of Oakwood, passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, with his daughters by his side after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Gene was born on March 4, 1941, in Continental, Ohio, to the late Richard...

Jul 14, 2024

Betty L. Griffith

LEIPSIC – Betty L. Griffith, 88 of Leipsic, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.  She was born November 25, 1935, in Belmore to the late Fred and Doris (Newell) Beam.  On August 15, 1954, she married William E. Griffith, he preceded her in death on...

Jul 13, 2024

Bonnie Sue Turner

OTTAWA – Bonnie Sue Turner, 78 of Ottawa, died 12:30 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic.  She was born in Ohio to the late Nelson and Helen (Hutchison) Krienbrink.

Survivors include two sons: Mark (Tabatha) Turner of Ottawa and David (Myda) Turner of Ada; six grandchildren: Jonathan Turner, Darla (Forrest)...

Jul 12, 2024

Catharine A. Diemer

OTTAWA – Catharine A. Diemer, 78, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:37 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born August 25, 1945, in McComb to the late Harold I. and Mildred C. (Sadler) Warniment. On July 24, 1965, she married John A. "Jack" Diemer, who preceded her in...

Jul 11, 2024

Garnet Geneva Mays

OAKWOOD – Garnet Geneva Mays, 94 years old, of Oakwood, fulfilled her earthly duties at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family and her dogs, Josie, Buddy and Harley.

Garnet was born on April 27, 1930, in Grahn, Kentucky to the late Robert "Bob" and...

Jul 11, 2024

Richard L. Geckle, Sr.

CONTINENTAL – Richard L. Geckle, Sr., 74, of Continental, passed away at 9:28 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born September 24, 1949, in Napoleon to the late Clarence Henry and Betty Jane (Strawser) Geckle. On January 19, 1971, he married Judy Wells, who survives in...