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Jeanine Ann (Henke) Keyes
Sep 8, 2024
Jeanine Ann Keyes
OAKWOOD - Jeanine Ann Keyes, age 51, of Oakwood, Ohio, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sunday, September 8th, 2024. Jeanine was born on June 18th, 1973, to Erhard "Bud" and Marsha (Dodge) Henke and grew up in Oakwood with her beloved sisters, Joy Lynn Henke Rogers & Jan Alee Henke Scalzo.
...Arthur H. Hulett
Sep 7, 2024
Arthur H. Hulett
DEFIANCE - On September 7, 2024 Arthur Henry Hulett of Defiance, Ohio arrived in heaven to be reunited with open arms by his beautiful mother Edna Pearl (Runk) Hulett and his father John Henry "Blue John" Hulett. A long awaited homecoming.
Arthur was born April 26, 1941 in Olive Hill, Kentucky. He...
Rosemary C. (Becker) Wittler
Sep 7, 2024
Rosemary C. Wittler
Fort Jennings – Rosemary C. "Rosie" Wittler, 97 of Fort Jennings, died 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born November 18, 1926, in Ottoville to the late August and Eleanor (Bruskotter) Becker. On June 29, 1946, she married Leander Wittler. He died March 2, 2002.
Survivors...
Jill Anne (Prowant) Byrd
Sep 6, 2024
Jill Anne (Prowant) Byrd
TOLEDO – Jill Anne (Prowant) Byrd, 69, of Lewiston, Michigan, passed over on Friday September 6, 2024, at St. Vincent Medical Center, in Toledo, with loved ones at her side. She was born December 17, 1954, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her parents Ray and JoAnne (Myers)...
Jamie (Talikka) Christianson
Sep 3, 2024
Jamie Christianson
OTTAWA – We celebrate the beautiful life of, Jamie Christianson, 56, who passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her residence in Ottawa, OH. Jamie was born September 7, 1967, in Hibbing, Minnesota to Tarmo and Carol (Wherland) Talikka and grew up in northern Minnesota. Jamie was a cherished soul known for her kindness,...
Donald "Don" T. Alt
Aug 31, 2024
Donald T. "Don" Alt
OTTAWA – Donald T. "Don" Alt was heavenly discharged at 11:19 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born September 28, 1934, in Lima to the late Clarence and Clara (Pitson) Alt. On September 10, 1955, he married Dolores J. Brinkman, who survives in Ottawa.
...Gerald Rex Free
Aug 31, 2024
Gerald Rex Free
OTTOVILLE – Gerald Rex Free, 60, of Ottoville died 4:48 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born April 6, 1964, in Opp, AL to Gerald Mack and Sara (Boswell) Free. His mother, father and stepmother, Diane Free all survive in Elba, AL. On December 28,...
Joseph F. Gerdeman
Aug 28, 2024
Joseph F. Gerdeman
OTTAWA – Joseph F. Gerdeman, 90, of Ottawa, died at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born October 31, 1933, in Glandorf to the late Frank and Regina (Inkrott) Gerdeman. He married Ruth Laudick-Schroeder, sharing 45 years together. She survives in Ottawa.
Also surviving...
Patricia June (Sullivan) Niese
Aug 27, 2024
Patricia June Niese
LEIPSIC – Patricia June Niese, 99, of Leipsic, passed away at 1:05 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate. She was born July 12, 1925, in Continental to the late Kegon and Mary (Miller) Sullivan. On December 29, 1943, she married Vincent "Jim" Niese, who preceded her in death on July 12,...
Kenneth E. Beckman
Aug 25, 2024
Kenneth E. Beckman
LEIPSIC – Kenneth E. Beckman, 88 of Leipsic died 12:55 a.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024 at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born November 1, 1935 in Delphos to the late Oscar and Christina (Warnecke) Beckman. On September 30, 1968 he married Ailene Mullins. She died September 28, 2016.
Survivors include three...
Karen (Grote) Eickholt
Aug 24, 2024
Karen (Grote) Eickholt
FT. JENNINGS – Karen (Grote) Eickholt, 59, of Ft. Jennings, passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at her sister's residence. She was born February 8, 1965, in Lima to the late Norbert and Ruth (Broecker) Grote. She was previously married to Joe Eickholt.
Karen is survived by eight...
Christine A. (Kukay) Slattman
Aug 22, 2024
Christine A. (Kukay) Slattman
CONTINENTAL – Christine A. (Kukay) Slattman, 74, of Continental, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and beloved dog, Dolly. She was born July 29, 1950, in Port Clinton to the late Clarence and Carolyn (Earls) Kukay. On March 9, 1994, she...
Wanda L. (Carnahan) Taylor
Aug 21, 2024
Wanda L. Taylor
OAKWOOD – Wanda L. Taylor, 81, of Oakwood, passed away at 6:56 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 26, 1942, in Paulding to the late Brice and Freda (Ankney) Carnahan. On June 25, 1960, she married Martin E. Taylor, who survives in Oakwood.
She is...
Shirley Mae (Winkle) Sarka
Aug 16, 2024
Shirley Mae Sarka
CONTINENTAL – Shirley Mae Sarka, 85 of Continental died 4:20 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born November 25, 1938, in Leipsic to the late Charles and Blanche (Schmidt) Winkle. On October 8, 1960, she married Alfred Sarka, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2020.
...Joseph Roger Lee
Aug 14, 2024
Joseph Roger Lee
CONTINENTAL – Joseph Roger Lee, 82, of Continental, passed away at 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born October 14, 1941, in Continental to the late Joseph and Elma Gertrude (McCullough) Lee.
He is survived by three children: Jeff Lee of...
Robert Francis "Bob" Duling
Aug 14, 2024
Robert Francis "Bob" Duling
GLANDORF – Robert Francis "Bob" Duling, 82, of Glandorf, passed away at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 20, 1942, in Glandorf to the late Alphons and Clara (Fuerst) Duling. On October 23, 1965, he married Catherine "Cathy" Schnipke, who survives...
Diane F. (Tenwalde) Patton
Aug 13, 2024
Diane F. Patton
OTTAWA – Diane F. Patton, 78, of Ottawa, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her residence. She was born September 8, 1945, in Ottawa to the late Raymond and Marcella (Klausing) Tenwalde.
Diane is survived by two children: Joseph (Christa) Patton of Bath and Lori (Michael Kaiser) Hermiller of Ottawa;...
Debra K. Milbrodt
Aug 12, 2024
Debra K. Milbrodt
PAULDING – Debra K. Milbrodt, 72, of Paulding, passed away at 4:43 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, at her residence. She was born May 24, 1952, in Defiance to Leland and Alma (Schwartzengraber) Heath. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Canton. In 1990, she married Ronnie Milbrodt, who...
Judith Ann (Morris) Spitnale
Aug 11, 2024
Judith Ann Spitnale
CLOVERDALE – Judith Ann Spitnale, 86, of Cloverdale passed away at 12:46 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born March 20, 1938, in Columbus Grove to the late Paul and Mary (Smith) Morris. On May 16, 1959, she married Henry Spitnale, he preceded her...
Shirley Ann De La Cruz
Aug 9, 2024
Shirley Ann De La Cruz
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Shirley Ann De La Cruz, 86, of Houston, Texas, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Briar Hill Health Campus, North Baltimore. She was born March 18, 1938, in Putnam County to the late Albert and Cecilia (Swary) Klausing.
Shirley is survived by...

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