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.

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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.

Mar 17, 2024

Ellie Rebecca Schimmoeller

KALIDA – Ellie Rebecca Schimmoeller, stillborn at 8:23 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Medical Center, Findlay.  Ellie is the daughter of Derrick and Leah (Hunt) Schimmoeller, who survive in Kalida.

She is also survived by her paternal grandparents: John and Jackie Schimmoeller of Kalida; maternal grandparents: Dave and...

Mar 17, 2024

James A. Alvarado

CONTINENTAL – James A. Alvarado, 56, of Continental, passed away at 11:55 a.m., Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born March 22, 1967, in Bryan to Agapito "Pete" and Minnie (Hernandez) Alvarado.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Continental. On August 1,...

Mar 16, 2024

JoAnn Elizabeth Otto

OTTAWA – JoAnn Elizabeth Otto, 86, of Ottawa died 11:38 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born December 5, 1937 in Lima to the late Alfred "Peanuts" and Marcella (Hermiller) Ellerbrock.  On October 19, 1957, she married Eugene Charles Otto, who survives in Ottawa.

Also surviving...

Mar 15, 2024

Rocky E. "Sissy" Clark

COLUMBUS GROVE – Rocky E. "Sissy" Clark, 41, of Columbus Grove died 2:32 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born March 23, 1982 to Rocky A. and Rebecca J. (Vogt) Clark.

She is survived by 2 children:  Rocky W. Wildermuth and Willow...

Mar 15, 2024

Katrina M. Riepenhoff

BLUFFTON- Katrina M. Riepenhoff, 27, of Bluffton, passed away at 10:13 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Blanchard Valley Medical Center, Findlay. She was born on May 11, 1996, in Bluffton to Joe and Becky (Cline) Riepenhoff, who survive in Ottawa.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by...

Mar 14, 2024

Kayley Makenzie Recker

KALIDA – Kayley Makenzie Recker, stillborn on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. Kayley is the daughter of Evan and Katelyn (Siebeneck) Recker, who survive in Kalida.

She is also survived by maternal grandparents: Mark and Tina Siebeneck; paternal grandparents: Ross and Amy Recker; maternal great-grandparents:...

Mar 13, 2024

Gary D. Hohenbrink

OTTAWA – Gary D. Hohenbrink, 76, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1948, in Lima to David J. and Patricia (Meyer) Hohenbrink. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ottawa. On October 18, 1969, he married Margaret R. "Marge"...

Mar 10, 2024

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Doris Ann Herman

OTTOVILLE - Doris Ann (Goedde) Herman, 78, of Ottoville, passed away at 8:29 PM on March 10, 2024, at her residence surrounded...

Mar 9, 2024

Amy D. (Doster) Denson

NAPOLEON – Amy D. (Doster) Denson, 51, of Napoleon, formerly of Oakwood, passed away at 4:55 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.  She was born September 5, 1972, in Paulding to Charles and Sharon (Jewell) Doster.

Amy is survived by her father: Charles Doster; a daughter:...