Jul 14, 2024

Betty L. Griffith

LEIPSIC – Betty L. Griffith, 88 of Leipsic, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.  She was born November 25, 1935, in Belmore to the late Fred and Doris (Newell) Beam.  On August 15, 1954, she married William E. Griffith, he preceded her in death on...

Jul 13, 2024

Bonnie Sue Turner

OTTAWA – Bonnie Sue Turner, 78 of Ottawa, died 12:30 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic.  She was born in Ohio to the late Nelson and Helen (Hutchison) Krienbrink.

Survivors include two sons: Mark (Tabatha) Turner of Ottawa and David (Myda) Turner of Ada; six grandchildren: Jonathan Turner, Darla (Forrest)...

Jul 12, 2024

Catharine A. Diemer

OTTAWA – Catharine A. Diemer, 78, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:37 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born August 25, 1945, in McComb to the late Harold I. and Mildred C. (Sadler) Warniment. On July 24, 1965, she married John A. "Jack" Diemer, who preceded her in...

Jul 11, 2024

Garnet Geneva Mays

OAKWOOD – Garnet Geneva Mays, 94 years old, of Oakwood, fulfilled her earthly duties at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family and her dogs, Josie, Buddy and Harley.

Garnet was born on April 27, 1930, in Grahn, Kentucky to the late Robert "Bob" and...

Jul 11, 2024

Richard L. Geckle, Sr.

CONTINENTAL – Richard L. Geckle, Sr., 74, of Continental, passed away at 9:28 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born September 24, 1949, in Napoleon to the late Clarence Henry and Betty Jane (Strawser) Geckle. On January 19, 1971, he married Judy Wells, who survives in...

Jul 10, 2024

Bobby D. Little

PAULDING – Bobby D. Little, 73, of Paulding passed away July 10, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born November 20, 1950, in Continental to the late David and Elsie (Hadding) Little.

On October 31, 2005, he married the love of his life, Edna Mae Little, who preceded him in death...

Jul 9, 2024

Jere Elmer Drerup

OTTAWA - Jere Elmer Drerup, 76, of Ottawa, OH passed away on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at his home.  In 2023 he was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease (ANCA vasculitis) that he was able to overcome but recently had a short but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer that ended his...

Jul 7, 2024

Sylvester J. "Junior" Liebrecht

CONTINENTAL – Sylvester J. Liebrecht, 80, of Continental, passed away at 6:47 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf. He was born March 13, 1944, in Greensburg Township to the late Sylvester and Clara (Kahle) Liebrecht. On June 30, 1973, he married Norma Jean Gerten, who survives...

Jul 7, 2024

David E. Sarka

KALIDA – David E. Sarka, 73, of Kalida, passed away at 6:33 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born May 9, 1951, in Lima to the late Earl and Mildred (Grote) Sarka.

He is survived by a son, Marino (Madelyn) Sarka of Kalida; two grandchildren:...

Jul 6, 2024

Lindsey Kayla Moore

OTTAWA (formerly of Kaufman, Texas) – Lindsey Kayla Moore, 34, of Ottawa, formerly of Kaufman, Texas, left our would for her heavenly home at 5:03 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay after a 3 ½ year courageous battle from Stage 4 Glioblastoma. She was born April 13, 1990, in Dallas, Texas...

Jul 5, 2024

Kathy J. Stevens

OAKWOOD – Kathy J. Stevens, 74, of Oakwood, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance.  She was born June 8, 1950, in Lancaster to the late Norman and Betty (Baker) Leach.  On November 8, 1969, she married Robert Stevens, he preceded her in death on October...

Jul 3, 2024

Charles A. Knisley

LEIPSIC – Charles A. Knisley, 88, of Leipsic, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 24, 1935, in Bainbridge, Ohio to the late Everett and Susie (Merriman) Knisley.  On December 2, 1956, he married May Ludeman,...

Jul 3, 2024

Frederick Leo "Fred" Heitmeyer

KALIDA – Frederick Leo "Fred" Heitmeyer, 68, of Kalida, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born July 15, 1955, in Lima to the late Leo and Alice (Maas) Heitmeyer. On September 17, 1977, he married Mary E. Reindel, who survives in...

Jun 30, 2024

Kent Duane Drew

LIMA – Kent Duane Drew (aka "Drew" sometimes "Mr. Grumpy"), 52, of Lima, passed away suddenly on his next adventure with his partner for life, Lyndon Orlando Alcid, in Mooresville, NC on Sunday, June 30, 2024.  He was born November 26, 1971, in Ottawa to the late Howard R. and Lunda J. (McCurdy) Drew....

Jun 29, 2024

Inez I. Sarka

KALIDA – Inez I. Sarka, 93 of Kalida, died 8:43 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024 at The Meadows of Kalida.  She was born March 7, 1931 in Kalida to the late Henry and Myrtle (Combs) Sarka.

Survivors include two nephews: Dave Sarka of Kalida and Scott (Kelly) Sarka of Cloverdale; three great-...

Jun 28, 2024

Paul J. Recker

KALIDA - Paul J. Recker, 79, of Kalida, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's at the Meadows of Kalida on Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Alvin and Marcella (Warnecke) Recker on November 2, 1944, in Lima, OH. Paul married the...

Jun 23, 2024

Nancy J. Conine

LEIPSIC – Nancy J. Conine, 87, of Leipsic, passed away at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born February 6, 1937, in Gilboa to the late Carl Eugene and Margaret L. (Oren) Conine.

She is survived by many beloved family and friends, especially her...

Jun 20, 2024

Patricia J. Meyer

LEIPSIC – Patricia J. Meyer, 92, of Leipsic, passed away at 3:43 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born December 12, 1931, in Leipsic to the late Gregory and Irene (Weisbecker) Schwab. On September 12, 1951, she married Melvin B. Meyer, who preceded her...

Jun 17, 2024

Inge H. Forster

CONTINENTAL - Inge H. Forster, 89, of Continental, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born on April 9, 1935, in Dusseldorf, Germany to the late Stanislaus and Helen (Meyer) Kloska.  On July 7, 1955, she married Wilhelm "Willie" Forster, he preceded her in death on September...

Jun 15, 2024

Cheryl  E. Fluttrow

OAKWOOD – Cheryl E. Fluttrow, 75, of Oakwood, peacefully passed away at 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance from complications with diabetes. She was born March 14, 1949, in Defiance to the late Richard E. and Patricia A. (Klinger) Ball.

Cheryl graduated from Auglaize Brown High...