Apr 22, 2024

Margaret M. Keeterle

OAKWOOD – Margaret M. Keeterle, 73, of Paulding, passed away at 1:16 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Promedica Defiance Hospital.  She was born August 18, 1950, in Paulding to the late Russell and Virginia (Yenser) Doster.  She married Jim Keeterle, he preceded her in death in 1996.

Margaret is survived...

Apr 21, 2024

Linda M. Johns

LIMA – Linda M. Johns, 77, of Lima, passed away at 5:51 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born December 12, 1946, in Lima to the late Robert and Evelyn (Paul) Jones.

Linda is survived by a daughter, Judy (Chris Chase) Johns...

Apr 20, 2024

Steven C. Bruskotter

OTTAWA - Steven C. Bruskotter, 73, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born August 9, 1950, to Charles and Marilyn (Gulker) Bruskotter. On July 28, 1979, he married Mary Van Pelt who survives in Ottawa.

Steve is survived by four children: Matthew Bruskotter of Lima,...

Apr 19, 2024

Karen Joyce Deitrick

OAKWOOD - Karen J. Deitrick, 77, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home with her husband and daughters by her side after a short battle with cancer. Karen was born September 30, 1946, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late Garold and Opal (Baughn) Casteel. She graduated from Deshler High School in...

Apr 19, 2024

Heather Nicole Hattery

POWELL, OH - Heather Nicole Hattery, 47, formerly of Ottawa, passed away in Powell, Ohio, on April 19, 2024. She was born to James and Leona (Moore) Hattery on July 5, 1976.

She graduated from Ottawa Glandorf High School and Cum Laude from Ohio University with a degree in Journalism.  Her passion...

Apr 18, 2024

Maria C. Vasquez

OTTAWA – Maria C. Vasquez, 95, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at 5:32 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born July 16, 1928, in Lockhart, TX to the late Lazaro and Emerenciana (Martinez) Vasquez.

Maria is survived by eight children: Mary Sosa of San...

Apr 16, 2024

Ramona F. Pedraza

HAMLER – Ramona F. Pedraza, 82, of Hamler, passed away at  6:14 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Story Point Retirement Community, Waterville. She was born August 31, 1941, in Monterrey, Mexico to the late Marcos and Maria (Reyes) Flores.  On July 31, 1962, she married Bruno Pedraza, who preceded her in death...

Apr 14, 2024

Walt Allan Young

OAKWOOD – Walt Allan Young, 75, of Oakwood, passed away at 4:03 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN.  He was born December 30, 1948, in Lima to the late Rev. Daniel A. and Etta L. (Joseph) Young.

Walt is survived by four children: Debbie...

Apr 13, 2024

William J. "Bill" Mack

KALIDA – William J. "Bill" Mack, 71, of Kalida, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 5, 1952, in Lima to the late Jim and Mary (Hoehn) Mack.

Survivors include two daughters: Elizabeth (David Gerdeman) Mack and Sara (Josh) Strick, both of Ottawa; five grandchildren:...

Apr 12, 2024

Richard Haselman

LEIPSIC – Richard L. Haselman, 94, of Leipsic, passed away at 10:29 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born July 31, 1929, in Leipsic to the late Joseph and Rose (Schroeder) Haselman.  On November 5, 1952, he married Edna V. Sehlhorst, she preceded him in death on January...

Apr 10, 2024

Wayne W. Westrick

OTTAWA – Wayne W. Westrick, age 76, passed from this earthly life at 10:41 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his home in rural Ottawa. He was the son of the late Urban and Mary Jane (Burkhart) Westrick. Wayne shared 50 beautiful years of marriage with Kathy (Dickerson) Westrick.

He is...

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...