Cheryl Ann Meyers
May 8, 2026
Cheryl Ann Meyers
LEIPSIC – Cheryl Ann Meyers, 68, of Leipsic died 9:02 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born November 4, 1957 in Lima to the late Arthur A. and Elizabeth A. (Miller) Knott. On September 1, 1979, she married Gerald W. Meyers, who survives.
Also surviving are 3 children: Lee W. Meyers of Columbus, Lisa...
Maria L. Macias
May 8, 2026
Maria L. Macias
LEIPSIC – Maria L. Macias, 88, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:29 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born May 28, 1937, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. She was the daughter of the late Cruz and Amparo (Rosillo) Huijon. On October 16, 1956, she married Ben R. Macias. They made their home...
Narciso Carrera Bejarano
May 7, 2026
Narciso Carrera Bejarano
FORT JENNINGS - Narciso Carrera Bejarano, 78, of Fort Jennings died 4:42 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 17, 1948, to the late Marcos N. and Beatrice (Carrera) Bejarano. On May 11, 1978, he married Theresa, who survives in Fort Jennings.
Also surviving are 2 children: Jennifer (Robert)...
Patricia A. Keezer
May 7, 2026
Patricia A. Keezer
OAKWOOD – Patricia A. Keezer, 79, of Oakwood, passed away at 10:20 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born December 11, 1946, in Defiance to the late Walter and Esther (Schatz) Schall. On July 1, 1967, she married Carl A. Keezer, who survives in Oakwood.
Other survivors include two children: Scott (Kay) Keezer of...
Kimberly Ann Redman
May 4, 2026
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OTTAWA – Kimberly Ann Redman, 56, of Ottawa, passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born February 25, 1970, in Lima to the late Michael and Angela (Hurst) Maag. On September...
Donald T. "Don" Gerding
May 2, 2026
Donald T. “Don” Gerding
OTTAWA – Donald T. “Don” Gerding, 90, of Ottawa, passed away at 8:03 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born February 18, 1936, in Putnam County to the late Cornelius “Neil” and Eleanore (Rosenbauer) Gerding. On October 4, 1958, he married Joan Ruhe, who preceded him in death on May 30, 2025.
Survivors...
Rose Mary "Rosie" Rieman
Apr 30, 2026
Rose Mary “Rosie” Rieman
LEIPSIC - Rose Mary “Rosie” Rieman, 91 of Leipsic, died at 7:49 p.m. on April 30, 2026 at The Meadows of Leipsic surrounded by her family. She was born in Putnam County on May 29, 1934 to the late Philip and Esther (Kuhlman) Lammers. On November 13, 1957, she married Rudolph Rieman and he passed away on...
Paul J. Mansfield, Jr.
Apr 30, 2026
Paul J. Mansfield, Jr.
LEIPSIC – Paul J. Mansfield, Jr., 78, of Leipsic, passed away at 12:07 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born August 15, 1947, in McComb to the late Paul Sr. and Ella (Brooks) Mansfield.
He is survived by his life partner of 47 years, Jim Ruff; two siblings: Lois Crawford of Carmel,...
Robert "Bob" Dobbelaere
Apr 28, 2026
Robert “Bob” Dobbelaere
July 28, 1932 - April 28, 2026
CAMDEN, MI - Robert “Bob” Dobbelaere, 93, of Camden, MI went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Bob was born on July 28, 1932 to the late Julius and Marie (Vynckier) Dobbelaere in Haskins, OH and was raised on the family farm near Melrose, OH. On August...
Cynthia "Cindy" Suzanne Cardwell
Apr 27, 2026
Cynthia Suzanne Cardwell
OTTOVILLE - Cynthia “Cindy” Suzanne Cardwell, 72, of Ottoville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 27, 2026. She was born May 21, 1953, in Indianapolis, IN to the late George and Lillian (Wissel) Sparks.
She is survived by five children: Audra (Lane) Guy of Fort Wayne, IN, Amanda (Darren) Leis of Ottoville, Allison (Toby) Looser...
Martha "Marty" Gerdeman
Apr 25, 2026
Martha “Marty” (Bendele) Gerdeman
OTTOVILLE - It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Marty (Martha Bendele) Gerdeman, age 95, who was welcomed into God's kingdom on April 25, 2026. Marty passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
Marty was born on November 16, 1930, to Martin and Lucy (Rekart) Bendele, who preceded her in death....
Anthony "Tony" Beutler
Apr 24, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Beutler
MISSOURI - Anthony "Tony" Beutler, 60, of Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Missouri. He was born June 10, 1965.
His cremated remains will be interred at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Ottawa.
Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.
Barbara J. Cattell
Apr 24, 2026
Barbara J. Cattell
Deshler - Barbara J. Cattell, 87, of Deshler died at 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born May 12, 1938, in West Leipsic to the late Charles A. and Anna (Miller) Medley. On June 16, 1961, she married Harry D. Cattell, who preceded her in death on July 25, 2005.
Barbara is...
Louis A. Klausing
Apr 24, 2026
Louis A. Klausing
PAULDING - Louis A. Klausing, 84, of Paulding, died at 4:06 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Paulding County Hospital. He was born January 16, 1942, in Ottawa to the late Paul and Arline (Meyerhoffer) Klausing. On October 5, 1968, he married Mary Barb Karl, who preceded him in death on July 10, 2016.
He is survived by...
Carolyn L. Balbaugh
Apr 23, 2026
Carolyn L. Balbaugh
LEIPSIC – Carolyn L. Balbaugh, 83, of Leipsic, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 14, 1942, in Ada to the late Ferdinand S. and Marcella (Maag) Roof. On October 26, 1963, she married Melvin F. Balbaugh, who survives in Leipsic.
Other survivors...
Michelle R. "Shelly" Barford
Apr 16, 2026
Michelle R. “Shelly” Barford
CENTERBURG – Michelle R. “Shelly” Barford, 64, of Centerburg, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Shelly was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, and she will be missed dearly. She was funny, nurturing, and deeply encouraging. She loved life, loved her family, loved Jesus, and above all lived with...
Jimmy A. Stephey
Apr 16, 2026
Jimmy A. Stephey
OAKWOOD – Jimmy A. Stephey, 76, of Oakwood, passed away at 6:36 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. He was born April 13, 1950, in Defiance to the late Lawrence “Jack” and Viola (Beard) Stephey. On April 2, 1976, he married Mary L. Wheeler, who survives in Oakwood.
Other survivors include six children: Della Stephey of...
James J. "Jim" Utendorf
Apr 14, 2026
James J. “Jim” Utendorf
GROVER HILL – James J. “Jim” Utendorf, 76, of Grover Hill, passed away at 9:19 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, Bradenton, FL surrounded by his loving wife of 50 years and two daughters. He was born October 10, 1949, in Ottawa to the late William P. and Helen L. (Recker) Utendorf....
Marjorie E. "Margie" Chamberlin
Apr 11, 2026
Marjorie E. “Margie” Chamberlin
OTTAWA - Marjorie E. “Margie” Chamberlin, 78, of Ottawa, passed away at 7:18 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born September 11, 1947, in Lima to the late Arthur and Mary (Kuhlman) Niese. On January 26, 1990, she married Robert Chamberlin, who survives in Ottawa.
Other survivors include three...
Jeanette E. "Nettie" Gerdeman
Apr 9, 2026
Jeanette E. “Nettie” Gerdeman
OTTAWA – Jeanette E. “Nettie” Gerdeman, 95, of Ottawa, passed away at 8:52 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born September 13, 1930, in Columbus Grove to the late Herman and Anna (Leopold) Hermiller. On July 21, 1951, she married Lavern A. Gerdeman, who preceded her in death on October 28,...
