Dec 31, 2023

Michael D. Cramer

OTTAWA – Michael D. Cramer, 65, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:37 p.m., Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Blanchard Valley Medical Center, Findlay.  He was born February 7, 1958, in Fostoria to the late Harry and Anne (Waldron) Cramer.  On August 21, 1982, he married Lucy Kennedy, who survives in Ottawa.

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Dec 31, 2023

Robert A. McClure

OTTAWA – Robert A. McClure, 81, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:51 p.m., Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born June 10, 1942, in Ottawa to the late Guy and Sophia (Wiechart) McClure.

He is survived by a sister, Sue Warnecke of Lima.

Dec 29, 2023

Joan M. Kreinbrink

OTTAWA – Joan M. Kreinbrink, 92, of Ottawa died 6:55 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born June 18, 1931 in Mount Vernon to the late Charles and Margaret (Dauphin) Way.  On November 8, 1952, she married Norbert "Whitey" Kreinbrink.  He died April 9, 2010.

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Dec 28, 2023

Henry J. Dobbelaere

OAKWOOD - Henry J. Dobbelaere, 86, of Oakwood died at 1:05 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne.  He was born September 23, 1937, in Melrose to the late Julius and Marie (Vynckier) Dobbelaere. On November 11, 1955, he married Sharon Feeney, they later separated. He is survived by his special...

Dec 28, 2023

Barbara J. Brittig

OAKWOOD - Barbara J. Brittig, 77, of Oakwood, passed away at 8:17 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital, Perrysburg.  She was born December 27, 1946, to the late Robert and Emmogene (Wreede) McClure in Oakwood.  On September 9, 1972, she married Bernard J. "John" Brittig, he survives in Oakwood....

Dec 28, 2023

Arthur J. Warnecke

KALIDA – Arthur J. Warnecke, 83 of Kalida, died 2:20 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2023 at The Meadows of Kalida.   He was born September 11, 1940, in Kalida to the late Urban and Agnes (Meyer) Warnecke.

Survivors include four children: Beth (Nancy) Hock of Montana, Ron (Julie) Warnecke of Indianapolis, IN., Chuck...

Dec 27, 2023

Laura J. Sproul

CONTINENTAL – Laura J. Sproul, 96, of Continental, passed away at 9:10 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.  She was born March 2, 1927, in Toledo to the late Lloyd and Muriel (Smith) Wing.

She is survived by a daughter, Joanne Tuttobene of Defiance; 5...

Dec 25, 2023

Sally J. Brenneman

DUPONT – Sally J. Brenneman, 71, of Dupont, died at 3:25 a.m., Monday, December 25, 2023 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born September 8, 1952, in Lima to the late Oscar and Lois (Rayle) Brenneman.

Survivors include four siblings: Pat Brenneman of Ottawa, Tim (Becky) Brenneman of Lima, Randy J....

Dec 24, 2023

Scott Allen Moorhead

LEIPSIC – Scott Allen Moorhead, 83, of Leipsic, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Sunday, December 24, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born June 11, 1940, in Findlay to the late George and Jean (Galloway) Moorhead.  On August 12, 1967, he married Barbara Utendorf, who preceded him in death on April 6,...

Dec 21, 2023

Madeline E. Bear

CONTINENTAL – Madeline E. Bear, 91, of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born November 29, 1932, in Miller City, to the late Adolph and Frances (Ball) DeSote. She was previously married to Pete Bear and he preceded her in death. Madeline was a member...

Dec 18, 2023

**A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Post 63, Ottawa.

Joan G. Foreman

OTTAWA - Joan G. Foreman, 72, of Ottawa, died Monday, December 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born on January 7, 1951, in Mechanicsburg, Ohio to the...

Dec 18, 2023

Ruth A. Selhorst Rieman

LEIPSIC – Ruth A. Selhorst Rieman, 87, of Leipsic passed to heaven surrounded by her loving family 11:52 a.m., Monday, December 18, 2023 at Mercy Health Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.  She was born April 9, 1936 in Liberty Township to the late Cyril and Anna (Heuerman) Rump.  On April 27, 1955, she married...

Dec 15, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.

on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 6643 St. Rt. 634, Continental, Ohio.

Rachel Ann (Shafer) Heeter

CONTINENTAL – Rachel Ann (Shafer) Heeter, 84 of Continental died 9:20 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2023 at her residence.  She was born May 8, 1939...

Dec 15, 2023

Eugene  "Gene" Deters

KALIDA – Eugene  "Gene" Deters, 94, of Kalida, passed away at 9:40 a.m., Friday, December 15, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born August 23, 1929, in Glandorf to the late Henry and Helen (Lammers) Deters.  On August 26, 1950, he married Doris E. Nartker, who preceded him in death on February...

Dec 14, 2023

Mark Timothy "Tim" Michel

QUINCY, MICHIGAN – Mark Timothy "Tim" Michel, 75, of Quincy, Michigan, passed away at 12:14 p.m., Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Maple Lawn Medical Facility, Coldwater, MI surrounded by his loving wife.  He was born March 29, 1948, in Lima to the late Arthur J. Michel and Mary (Siefer) Michel. On November 9,...

Dec 13, 2023

Marvelle A. Niese

MILLER CITY – Marvelle A. Niese, 85, of Miller City, died 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born May 8, 1938 in New Bavaria to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Cunningham) Okuley. In August of 1957, she married Melvin L. "Manny" Niese. He died March 3, 2004....

Dec 13, 2023

Martha Ann "Mart" Schroeder

OTTAWA – Martha Ann "Mart" Schroeder, 88, in Ottawa, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born February 22, 1935, in New Cleveland to the late Ralph and Julitta (Nuveman) Kuhlman. On June 27, 1956, in New Cleveland, she married Richard L. "Dick" Schroeder,...

Dec 12, 2023

Patricia C. Brickner

OTTAWA – Patricia C. Brickner, 87, of Ottawa, passed away at 11:03 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her residence.  She was born April 28, 1936, in Napoleon to the late Joseph and Mary (Desgranges) Thome.  On April 14, 1956, she married Louis "Louie" Brickner, who preceded her in death on May 8, 1998....

Dec 11, 2023

Elijah Robert Kahle

KALIDA – Elijah Robert Kahle, 1 month, 6 days, passed away at 5:13 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus.  He was born November 5, 2023, in Columbus, to Brant and Kimberly (Berheide) Kahle, who survive in Kalida.

Elijah is also survived by a brother: Everett Kahle; paternal...

Dec 10, 2023

Barry L. "Porky" Kuhlman

OTTAWA - Barry L. "Porky" Kuhlman, 72, of Ottawa, died at 7:37 a.m., Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born May 4, 1951, in Lima to the late Raymond and Catherine (Maidlow) Kuhlman.

Survivors include his girlfriend, Darcie Rieman; two children: Devon (Tasha...