Clara M. Settlemire
Jun 23, 2026
Clara M. Settlemire
OTTAWA – Clara M. Settlemire, 88, of Ottawa, passed away at 1:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Birchaven Village, Findlay. She was born October 24, 1937, in Ottawa to the late Ralph D. and Chloe M. (Fairchild) Schreiber.
She is survived by 7 children: Delbert Settlemire, Jr. of Benton Ridge, Connie (Randy) Dorman of Pandora, Debra (Corie) Smith...
John E. "Jack" Quinn
Jun 18, 2026
John E. “Jack” Quinn
COLUMBUS - John E. “Jack” Quinn, 92, of Columbus, formerly of Glandorf, passed away at 6:29 a.m., Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his daughter’s residence. He was born May 10, 1934, in Glandorf to the late Urban and Mary (Giesken) Quinn. On August 18, 1956, he married Carolyn Jean Heckman, who preceded him in death on January...
Kathryn J. "Kate" Wischmeyer
Jun 15, 2026
Kathryn J. “Kate” Wischmeyer
OTTAWA – Kathryn J. “Kate” Wischmeyer, 98, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at 3:20 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 15, 1928, in Pandora to the late Elmer and Christina (Reddington) Nussbaum. On November 16, 1957, she married Alfred Wischmeyer, who preceded her in...
Maurilio "Moby" Molina
Jun 11, 2026
Maurilio “Moby” Molina, Jr.
LEIPSIC – Maurilio “Moby” Molina, Jr., 62, of Leipsic, passed away at 4:31 a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026 at CareCore at Lima. He was born January 13, 1964, in Lima to the late Maurilio Molina, Sr. and Ofelia (Rosa) Molina Hernandez.
He is survived by two siblings: Ruth Guerrero and Sandra Coleson, both of Ottawa; and ten nieces...
William H. "Bill" "Harry" Ellerbrock
Jun 9, 2026
William H. “Bill” “Harry” Ellerbrock
KALIDA – William H. “Bill” “Harry” Ellerbrock, 76, of Kalida, passed away at 10:24 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 23, 1949, in Lima to the late Gilbert and Louise (Honigfort) Ellerbrock.
Survivors include six children: Dawn Ellerbrock, Paula Ellerbrock, Lesley (Eric) Unverferth, Emily (Aaron) Dillard,...
Terry Robert Byrne
Jun 7, 2026
Terry Robert Byrne
OTTOVILLE – Terry Robert Byrne, 71 of Ottoville passed away at 9:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 12, 1955, in Lima to Hubert J. “ Hubie” and Carol Ann (Miller) Byrne. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ottoville. On November 9, 1974, he married...
Steven Robert "Steve" Hensley
Jun 5, 2026
Steve Hensley
GREER, SC (formerly of Ottawa) - Steven Robert “Steve” Hensley, 76, of Greer, SC went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 5, 2026.
He was born April 9, 1950, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert Charles and Barbara Anne (Hopkins) Hensley.
Steve was an avid bicyclist who completed many long-distance bike rallies and rides across his home state...
Sara Michelle Woolbright
Jun 5, 2026
Sara Michelle Woolbright
CONTINENTAL - Sara Michelle Woolbright, 20, of Continental died at 2:12 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, following an automobile collision. She was born November 12, 2005, in Lima to Shawn and Tammy (Wheeler) Woolbright. She graduated in May 2025 from Continental High School and Vantage Career Center where she studied Exercise Science. She was currently an STNA and...
Anne Yore O'Dell
Jun 4, 2026
Anne Yore O’Dell
KALIDA – Anne Yore O’Dell, age 92, of Kalida, Ohio passed away peacefully at 6:33 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at The Meadows of Kalida. Anne was born on March 31, 1934, in Oak Park, Illinois to the late Jerry and Elizabeth Yore.
From an early age, Anne felt called to a life of service. In 1952, she...
Jayme L. Wannemacher
Jun 4, 2026
Jayme L. Wannemacher
LIMA – Jayme L. Wannemacher, 49, of Lima, passed away at 9:24 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born June 19, 1976, in Van Wert to Gerald and Donna (Cross) Wannemacher, who survive in Ottoville.
Other survivors include four children: Blake (Abby Bateson) Wannemacher of Findlay, Jaden (Lexi Covington) McDonald, Tyler McDonald,...
Orrin Douglas Cavazos
Jun 2, 2026
Orrin Douglas Cavazos
CLOVERDALE – Orrin Douglas Cavazos of Cloverdale, Ohio, passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 59. Born in Wauseon, Ohio, Orrin was a quiet and reserved man who valued family, hard work, and the simple pleasures of life. Throughout his life, he worked a variety of jobs, but he especially enjoyed driving truck and took...
Michael Lynn "Mike" Niese
Jun 2, 2026
Michael Lynn “Mike” Niese
GLANDORF - Michael Lynn “Mike” Niese, 75, of Glandorf, took his first heavenly breath on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.
Mike was born on October 24, 1950, in Columbus Grove, Ohio, to the late Wilfred and Marie (Alt) Niese. From an early age, he developed the kindness,...
Agustin "Gus" Niese
Jun 2, 2026
Agustin “Gus” Niese
MILLER CITY - Agustin “Gus” Niese, 10, of Miller City, passed away at 5 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on February 11, 2016, in Findlay to Tyler and Kayla (Steffan) Niese.
Gus was the beloved first of four children. He is survived by his parents; his sisters: Cecelia...
Archer Niese
May 30, 2026
Archer Niese
MILLER CITY – Archer Niese, 9, of Miller City, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Archer was born on March 9, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center to Tyler and Kayla (Steffan) Niese.
Archer was the beloved second of four children. He is survived by his parents; his sisters: Cecelia and Mabel Niese; and his grandparents: Thomas and Tina...
Fr. John R. "Jack" Laudick
May 27, 2026
Father John R. “Jack” Laudick
TOLEDO - Father John R. “Jack” Laudick, 91, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Glass Peaks Senior Living facility in Toledo where he had resided for several years. He was born September 10, 1934, to the late John R. and Marcella M. “Sally” (Wanamaker) Laudick.
Survivors include a brother-in-law, Robert Henikman of Ashland; a sister-in-law, Ruth...
Kirk A. Sullivan
May 25, 2026
Kirk A. Sullivan
DELPHOS (formerly of Continental) – Kirk A. Sullivan, 65, of Delphos (formerly of Continental) passed away at 2:54 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born February 7, 1961, in Defiance to Darryl and Janet (Homier) Sullivan. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Continental....
William D. "Wild Bill" Hanefeld
May 24, 2026
William D. “Wild Bill” Hanefeld, Sr.
CONTINENTAL – William D. "Wild Bill” Hanefeld, Sr., 97, of Continental, passed away at 10:18 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Meadows of Kalida. He was born February 27, 1929, in Continental to the late John and Mabel (Kirkendall) Hanefeld. William was previously married to Betty May Drew, she preceded him in death...
Paul Allen Herman
May 23, 2026
Paul Allen Herman
Paul Allen Herman, age 51, of Hanover, Indiana formerly of Oakwood, Ohio, entered this life on October 19, 1974, in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was the loving son of the late Gerald and Sharon Hinebaugh Herman. He was raised in Weston, Ohio and was a graduate of Otsego High School in Tontogany, Ohio. Paul was united in marriage...
Ella Fern (Eckhart) Benshoff
May 22, 2026
Ella Fern (Eckhart) Benshoff
KALIDA - Ella Fern (Eckhart) Benshoff, 89, died at 7:23 a.m., on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born July 5, 1936, in Boone, Iowa to the late Charles and Marjorie (Estep) Eckhart. In December of 1953, she married David Olson. He preceded her in death on May 10,...
Joyce M. Brinkman
May 21, 2026
Joyce M. Brinkman
LEIPSIC – Joyce M. Brinkman, 73, of Leipsic, passed away at 4:22 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. She was born November 22, 1952, in Belmore to the late Paul and Wilma (Morris) Prowant. On December 12, 1988, she married Carl Brinkman, who preceded her in death on April 1, 2012.
Joyce is survived...
