Apr 10, 2024

Karl Joseph Inkrott

NEW CLEVELAND – Karl Joseph Inkrott, 90, of New Cleveland, died at 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 6, 1933, in Leipsic to the late John and Amelia (Bellman) Inkrott.  On September 1, 1954, he married Marilyn Ann Lammers, who preceded...

Apr 8, 2024

Judith M. Homier

CONTINENTAL – Judith M. Homier, 81, of Continental, died at 4:08 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate.  She was born November 15, 1942 in Lima to the late Cletus "Clete" and Florence (Nienberg) Homier.

Judith is survived by six siblings: Bill Homier, Ray (Sherry) Homier, Janet Sullivan, Joyce...

Apr 6, 2024

Anita Louise Kersh

OTTAWA – Anita Louise Kersh, 63 of Ottawa died 3:29 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024 at St. Rita's Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.  She was born June 14, 1960 in Lima to the late Ralph L. and Evangeline (Kuhlman) Kersh.

Survivors include a brother, Dave (Cheryl) Kersh of Ottawa; and two nieces: Amy...

Apr 6, 2024

Eugene H. Ellerbrock

GLANDORF – Eugene H. Ellerbrock, 89 of Glandorf, died 10:05 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born April 3, 1935 in Lima to the late Leo and Mary (Kahle) Ellerbrock.  On August 27, 1955 he married Edna M. Fenbert.  She died May 30, 2020.

Survivors include...

Apr 5, 2024

Lloyd James Thomas

CONTINENTAL (formerly of LEIPSIC) – Lloyd James Thomas, 69, of Continental (formerly of Leipsic) died 11:38 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 at his residence.  He was born October 16, 1954 in Defiance to the late Lloyd and Ruby (Wireman) Thomas.

Survivors include 2 siblings: Polly Fackler of Cloverdale and Rick (Belinda) Thomas...

Apr 4, 2024

Elmer Alphonse Markward

OTTOVILLE – On April 4, 2024, the oldest man in Ottoville and last WWII veteran, Elmer Alphonse Markward, 98, passed away at 7:16 a.m. at his home with his loving wife of almost 71 years, Rosemary, and his children by his side. He was born July 11, 1925, in Delphos to the late Frederick...

Apr 3, 2024

Mabel C. Berelsman

FORT JENNINGS – Mabel C. Berelsman, 91, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 10:38 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born May 8, 1932, in Fort Jennings to the late Jacob and Clara (Beckman) Calvelage.  On September 27, 1954, she married Albert Berelsman, he preceded her in...

Apr 2, 2024

Donna Lee Leatherman

OAKWOOD – Donna Lee Leatherman, 84, of Oakwood, passed away at 1:11 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN with her family by her side.  Donna was born on August 20, 1939, in Continental to the late Carl Sr. and Nora (Hampshire) Williams. On February 20, 1960, she married...

Apr 1, 2024

Irene M. Miller

OTTOVILLE – Irene M. Miller, 89, of Ottoville, passed away at 9:59 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born November 16, 1934, in Lima to the late Jacob and Veronica (Ricker) Burgei.  On April 13, 1955, she married Ralph A. Miller, he preceded her in death on November...

Apr 1, 2024

Thomas Stephen Hilvers

OTTOVILLE – Thomas Stephen Hilvers, 75, of Ottoville passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, April 1, 2024.  He was born September 5, 1948 to the late Stephen and Veronica "Fronie" (Beining) Hilvers. On November 4,1972, he married the love of his life, Karen Kerner, who survives in Ottoville.

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Mar 30, 2024

Brian L. Gordon

DELPHOS – Brian L. Gordon, 58, of Delphos, passed away at 11:04 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2024, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born August 26, 1965, in Akron, Ohio to Jerry L. and Janice (Reichman) Gordon. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ottawa.

Other...

Mar 29, 2024

Alan "Al" Pingle

LEIPSIC – Al Pingle, 63, of Leipsic, died Friday, March 29, 2024, at Wexner OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born July 19, 1960, in Lima to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Crawfis) Pingle. On November 9, 1985, he married Jane Schroeder, daughter of Norm and the late Marilyn Schroeder.

Al...

Mar 28, 2024

Oscar C. Burgei

GLANDORF – Oscar C. Burgei was born on January 8, 1933, in Cloverdale, and was the son of the late Charles & Veronica (Stratker) Burgei. Oscar died Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Meadows of Ottawa. On July 12, 1958, Oscar married Betty A. Kleman in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf. They...

Mar 27, 2024

Wade Benjamin Woodruff

CLOVERDALE – Wade Benjamin Woodruff, stillborn at 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Defiance. Wade is the son of Randi Woodruff, who survives in Cloverdale.

Wade is also survived by his brother, Maverick Stahl of Cloverdale; and maternal grandmother, Judy Wright of Cloverdale.

He...

Mar 27, 2024

Donald J. Schroeder

NEW BAVARIA – Donald J. Schroeder, 66, of New Bavaria, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo. He was born July 13, 1957 in Lima to the late Donatus and Margaret (Nadler) Schroeder. On September 27, 1980, he married Carol Niese, who survives in New Bavaria.

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Mar 27, 2024

Jeffrey Richard Schroeder

KALIDA – Jeffrey Richard Schroeder, 63, of Kalida, passed away at 11:59 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1960, in Lima to Donald "Mike" and Marjorie (Fortman) Schroeder. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Kalida. On January 12, 1985, he married...

Mar 24, 2024

Roger L. Kehres

MIDDLE POINT – Roger L. Kehres, 62, of Middle Point, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Van Wert County Hospital.  He was born January 11, 1962, in Lima to the late Carl and Marcile (Landwehr) Kehres.

Roger is survived by three siblings: Monica Wiseman of Ft. Jennings, Lee (Lisa) Kehres of Delphos...

Mar 23, 2024

Kenneth R. Pittman

LIMA – Kenneth R. Pittman, 86 of Lima, died 6:15 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Smiths Mill Health Campus, New Albany, OH.  He was born April 17, 1937, in Goldsboro, NC to the late Jesse William and Alberta (Raper) Pittman. He was married to Ruth Smith (deceased) and then Marilyn Pittman.

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Mar 23, 2024

Lou Ann  Kerner

Miller City – Lou Ann "Louise" "Oodie" Kerner, 84 of Miller City died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Meadows of Leipsic. She was born April 26, 1939 in Miller City to the late Leo and Clara (Wallen) Steffen. On November 15, 1958, she married John Kerner, who preceded her in death November 15,...

Mar 19, 2024

Robert A. Bruns

OTTOVILLE – Robert A. Bruns, 90, of Ottoville, passed away at 9:31 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born March 5, 1934, in St. Henry, Ohio to the late Roman and Rita (Kremer) Bruns. In 1955, he married Joan Pax, who preceded him in death in 2006.