Nov 10, 2025

David J. Schumacker

KALIDA – David J. Schumacker, 74, of Kalida formerly of Ottawa, passed away at 2:19 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born August 27, 1951, in Lima to the late Wilfred and Betty (Balister) Schumacker.  On September 29, 1972, he married Barbara Bockrath, who preceded...

Nov 10, 2025

Marilyn Mae (Doepker) Weber

OTTAWA - Marilyn Mae (Doepker) Weber was born August 26, 1934, in Ottawa, Ohio to the late Norman and Mathilda (Nartker) Doepker. On November 10, 2025, at 12:40 a.m., Marilyn, 91, passed into God's Hands at The Meadows of Ottawa. On July 13, 1957, Marilyn married the love of her life, Thomas Charles...

Nov 9, 2025

Serge James "Jim" Brooks

LEIPSIC – Serge James "Jim" Brooks, 93, of Leipsic, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born March 16, 1932, in West Leipsic to the late Wayne and Hattie (Mull-Hoskins) Brooks.  On November 21, 1953, he married Edith White, who survives in Leipsic.

Nov 8, 2025

Karl A. Buerger

GLANDORF - Karl A. Buerger, 88, of Glandorf passed away peacefully at 4:46 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his residence in Glandorf.  Karl is survived by his wife of 49 years, SueAnne.  He is preceded in death by his parents, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

Karl was born on June 23,...

Nov 7, 2025

Marjorie "Margie" Frankart

CONTINENTAL – Marjorie "Margie" Frankart, 86, of Continental, passed away at 8:50 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2025, at Vancrest of Holgate surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 17, 1939, in Dupont to the late Marvin and Elvera (Brinkman) Dangler. On June 2, 1956, she married Marvin Frankart, who survives in Continental....

Nov 5, 2025

John N. Staley

LEIPSIC – John N. Staley, 65, of Leipsic, (formerly of Alveda, Ohio) passed away at 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born January 18, 1960, in Fostoria to the late Norman and Helen (Rohe) Staley.

He is survived by a sister, Mary (William) Sherman of...

Nov 4, 2025

Phyllis E. Spitnale

CLOVERDALE – Phyllis E. Spitnale, 94, of Cloverdale, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 2, 1931, in New Bavaria to the late Clarence and Grace (Dennison) Polhamus. On May 27, 1950, she married Gene F. Spitnale, who...

Nov 4, 2025

Brenda L. Eakins

DEFIANCE - Brenda L. Eakins, 80, of Defiance, passed at 7:05 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Trustwell Assisted Living Facility in Defiance, Ohio.  She was born on December 22, 1944, in Vaughnsville, Ohio to the late Charles and Florence (Yoh) Dimock.

Brenda is survived by a son, Dan (Judy) Eakins of...

Nov 2, 2025

Carol Stahl

MELROSE – Carol (Rakes) Stahl, 74, of Melrose, passed away at 5:12 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born August 2, 1951, in Missouri to the late Bethel "Gene" and Johnny Wilma (Cassidy) Rakes.

Carol is survived by two children: David (Niki) Stahl of Grover Hill...

Nov 2, 2025

Marie H. Grote

KALIDA – Marie H. Grote, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went peacefully to our Heavenly Father at 9:05 a.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025 at her residence.  She was born January 3, 1936 in Ottoville to the late Albert and Verena (Grubenhoff) Ruen.  On August 8, 1959, she married Robert F. Grote and was...

Oct 31, 2025

David V. Slattman

CONTINENTAL – David V. Slattman, 70, of Continental, passed away at 7:41 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. He was born March 1, 1955, in Lima to the late Augustus and Lois (Tracy) Slattman. On May 3, 1975, he married Joanna Burgei, who survives in Continental.

Other...

Oct 29, 2025

Adam R. Nienberg

HOLGATE – Adam R. Nienberg, 19, of Holgate, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born January 31, 2006, in Lima to William and Sara (Gilgenbach) Nienberg, who survive in Holgate.

He is also survived by two siblings: Laura (Casey Hillenbrand) Nienberg of Defiance and Douglas (Jael Michelson) Nienberg of...

Oct 29, 2025

Joe Homero Luna, Jr.

LEIPSIC – Joe Homero Luna, Jr., 54 of Leipsic, passed away at 2:40 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 16, 1971, in Michigan to Homero Sr. and Betty Lou (Delgado) Luna.  His parents survive in Leipsic. On September 8, 1990, he married...

Oct 29, 2025

James J. "Jim" Knueven

LEIPSIC – James J. "Jim" Knueven, 72, of Leipsic, died at 10:05 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 19, 1953, in Lima to the late Louis and Gertrude (Meyer) Knueven. On June 22, 1974, he married Jo'Dell Berger and she survives in Leipsic.

Other survivors...

Oct 27, 2025

Ruth Gerdeman

KALIDA – Ruth Gerdeman, 85, of Kalida, passed away on at 9:16 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born December 14, 1939, in Lima to the late Carl and Florentine (Warnecke) Klausing.  On September 12, 1964, she married Charles Gerdeman, he preceded her in death on...

Oct 25, 2025

Brian K. Kosch

CONTINENTAL – Brian K. Kosch, 63, of Continental died 8:07 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  He was born on September 18, 1962, in Lima to the late Walter J. and Luella (Carnahan) Kosch.  On February 23, 1985, he married Karen Grant, who survives in Continental.

Also surviving are...

Oct 23, 2025

Eugenia Weskiel

NEW CLEVELAND – With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Eugenia Weskiel, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who died peacefully at 1:40 p.m. on October 23, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, Ohio. Eugenia was 97 years old. She was born in a small country home outside of Przemysl, Poland on...

Oct 22, 2025

Kenneth E. "Ken" Kroeger

OTTOVILLE – Kenneth E. "Ken" Kroeger, 90, of Ottoville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1935, in Lima to the late Gilbert and Frances (Martin) Kroeger. On November 22, 1962, he married Margery A. "Margie" Liston, who preceded...

Oct 22, 2025

Bradley W. Cherry

PANDORA – Bradley W. Cherry, 85, of Pandora, passed away at 2:29 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born February 25, 1940, in Ohio to the late Wayne and Betty (Roy) Cherry.  He was formerly married to Sandra Sommers.

He is survived by...

Oct 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Donald R. "Don" Hazelton

CONTINENTAL - Donald R. "Don" Hazelton, 71, of Continental, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on February 22, 1954, in Defiance and was the first child of Lawrence Junior and Jenny Ann (Miller) Hazelton....