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)...

Jun 9, 2024

William J. "Bill" Ruck

MILLER CITY – William J. "Bill" Ruck, 83 of Miller City passed away at 11:20 a.m., Sunday June 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 30, 1940 in Findlay to the late Alfred and Helen (Gross) Ruck.  On February 27, 1965 he married Carol M. Kettels.  She died September...

Jun 7, 2024

Victor J. Niese

MILLER CITY – Victor J. Niese, 49, of Miller City died Friday, June 7, 2024 at his residence.  He was born September 17, 1974 in Lima to John and Phyllis (Schnipke) Niese.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Leipsic.

Also surviving is a son:  Nobe (Juanita) Cavazos of Findlay;...

Jun 6, 2024

Dianna K. Geren

OTTAWA – Dianna K. Geren, 75, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born January 8, 1949 in Midland, MI to the late Lenhart and Irene (Dietrick) Geren.

Dianna is survived by two children: Melinda Geren of...

Jun 6, 2024

Margaret Mary (Karl) Gillette

OTTAWA – Margaret Mary (Karl) Gillette, 88, of Ottawa, passed away at 11:38 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 29, 1936, in Ottawa to the late Joseph and Mary (Romer) Karl.

Survivors include five children: Franklin (Deb) Gillette...

Jun 2, 2024

Robert Henry "Rabe" Alt, Sr.

LEIPSIC – Robert Henry "Rabe" Alt, Sr., 83 of Leipsic, passed away at 9:45 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 9, 1941, in Leipsic, to the late Henry and Luella (Ricker) Alt. On February 16, 1961,...

May 31, 2024

Philip Hilvers

OTTOVILLE – Philip Hilvers, 84, of Ottoville died 6:35 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024 at his residence.  He was born August 18, 1939 in Lima to the late George and Lucinda (Miller) Hilvers.  On June 17, 1961 he married Carol Nartker, who survives in Ottoville.

Also surviving are 5 children:  Connie (Jim) Rhodes...

May 30, 2024

Andrew Jacob "AJ" Settlemire

LEIPSIC – Andrew Jacob "AJ" Settlemire, 28, of Leipsic, passed away at 1:15 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his residence.  He was born March 1, 1996, in Marion to Kevin and Barbara (Busdiecker) Settlemire. His mother preceded him in death and his father survives in Leipsic.

Other survivors include two...

May 30, 2024

Dwight D. Lawrence

Belmore – Dwight D. Lawrence, 83, of Belmore died 4:18 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his residence.  He was born September 6, 1940, in Alger to the late Dell and Pauline L. (Gunn) Lawrence.  On October 11, 1963, he married Carol Lee Smith, who survives.

Also surviving are 3 sons:  Damien...

May 27, 2024

Anna M. Yaufman

OTTAWA – Anna M. Yaufman, 96, of Ottawa, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born November 21, 1927, in Ottoville to the late Adolph and Regina (Wiechart) Miller.  On November 22, 1952, she married John Yaufman, who preceded her in death on December...

May 26, 2024

Deanna L. Niese

LEIPSIC – Deanna L. Niese, 32, of Leipsic, passed away at 6:16 AM on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center, Findlay, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

She was born July 4, 1991, in Lima to Dennis E. and Mary L. (Westrick) Niese, who survive in Leipsic. ...

May 25, 2024

Harley Rose

OTTAWA – Harley Rose, 69, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home.  He was born October 25, 1954, in San Diego, CA., to the late William "Bill" and Ileana (Jonesco) Rose.  On August 24, 1985, he married Helen Dunn, she preceded him in death on November 30, 2023.

May 25, 2024

Esther L. Schroeder

NEW CLEVELAND – Esther L. Schroeder, 85, of New Cleveland, passed away at 2:57 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024.  She was born December 15, 1938 in Putnam County to the late Joseph and Catherine (Drerup) Schulte. On May 30, 1959, she married Melvin E. Schroeder who died August 14, 2017.

Esther is...

May 24, 2024

Anne L. McCracken

OTTAWA - Anne L. McCracken, 99, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, OH Friday, May 24, 2024.  She was born September 13, 1924, in Richardsville, PA, the daughter of William & Lucille (Cyphert) Doutt.

She married John P. McCracken in November 1942 and by 1944 was a 20-yr. old stenographer...

May 24, 2024

Marcella A. Utendorf

OTTAWA - Marcella A. Utendorf, 66, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at her residence.  She was born October 8, 1957, in Lima to the late Joseph and Edna (Dulle) Utendorf.

Marcella is survived by six siblings:  Richard (Vickie) Utendorf of Kalida, Ruth (Duane) Achors of...

May 23, 2024

Charles E. "Chuckle" Cox

OTTAWA – Charles E. "Chuckle" Cox, 48, of Ottawa, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born January 30, 1976, in Bluffton to Charles and Linda (Rediger) Cox. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ottawa.

Other survivors include...

May 19, 2024

Armando "Norman" DeLeon

OTTAWA – Armando "Norman" DeLeon, 68, of Ottawa, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Autumn Court, Ottawa. He was born September 4, 1955, in Spearfish, SD to the late Jose Maria Sr. and Alicia (Diaz) DeLeon.

Survivors include three brothers: Ricardo (Diana) DeLeon of Richmond, TX, Duane...