Jan 13, 2024

Eileen M. Drerup

OTTAWA – Eileen M. Drerup, 97, of Ottawa died 4:07 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024 at her residence.  She was born February 18, 1926 to the late Herbert and Laura (Stechschulte) Leopold.  On May 27, 1947 she married Elmer J. Drerup.  He died December 10, 1994.

Survivors include four children: Jere (Sharon)...

Jan 13, 2024

Fred W. Verhoff

CONTINENTAL – Fred W. Verhoff, 97, of Continental died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born January 20, 1926 in Cuba to the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Ellerbrock) Verhoff.  On August 28, 1951, he married Alvera D. Lehman.  She died December 28, 2017.

Survivors include five children:...

Jan 12, 2024

Walker Allen Burgei

DELPHOS – Walker Allen Burgei, 11 days, died 5:25 p.m. Friday January 12, 2024 at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.  He was born January 1, 2024 in Fort Wayne to Matthew and Brittany (Kramer) Burgei of Delphos.

Also surviving is a brother, Jackson Burgei, at home; grandparents: Gary (Karen) Burgei of Ottoville...

Jan 12, 2024

Kelly H. Strate

LEIPSIC – Kelly H. "Grumpy" Strate, 66, of Leipsic, passed away at 7:35 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024 at The Meadows of Leipsic.  He was born May 17, 1957, in Gouverneur, New York to Leonard and Lucy (Denesha) Strate. His mother survives and his father preceded him in death. On May 24, 2008, he...

Jan 12, 2024

Diane L. (Kuhlman) Ricker

OTTAWA – Diane L. (Kuhlman) Ricker, 81, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:12 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born July 5, 1942, in Toledo to the late Elmer and Martha (Fenbert) Kuhlman.

Survivors include three children: Tom (Beth) Kuhlman, Bob (Kim) Ricker, both of...

Jan 11, 2024

Mary Ann L. Rosebrock

LEIPSIC – Mary Ann L. Rosebrock, 91, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born June 15, 1932, in Defiance County to the late Albert and Frieda (Badenhop) Schroeder.  Mary Ann Married Arnold W. Rosebrock on October 21, 1956, in St....

Jan 11, 2024

Stephanie M. Crumrine

GLANDORF - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephanie M. Crumrine, 57, of Glandorf, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, who bravely faced the challenges of early onset Alzheimer's disease.  Stephanie passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, with her husband and children by her side.

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Jan 7, 2024

Joan Alma (Braun) Turnwald

OTTOVILLE – Joan Alma (Braun) Turnwald, 90, of Ottoville, passed away at 9:25 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by her loving family after battling dementia for many years. She was born September 29, 1933, in St. Mary's to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Knapke) Braun.  On July...

Jan 7, 2024

Elvia M. Rodriguez

LEIPSIC – Elvia M. Rodriguez, 68, of Leipsic, died at 4:49 a.m., Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.  She was born December 19, 1955, in Lima to the late Fernando and Julia (Canul) Roa.

Elvia is survived by three children: Fabian (Lydia) Rodriguez of Cypress, Texas, Desiree...

Jan 6, 2024

Iva Lee Perry

CONTINENTAL – Iva Lee Perry, 94, of Continental, passed away at 9:21 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024 at her residence.  She was born January 26, 1929, in Watauga, TN to the late Harry and Georgia (Malone) Gregg.  On July 26, 1950, she married Harley B. Perry, who preceded her in death on March 10,...

Jan 5, 2024

Anita S. Smith

OAKWOOD – Anita S. Smith, 59, of Oakwood, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Paulding County Hospital, Paulding.  She was born December 13, 1964, in Pikeville, Kentucky to Dallas and Burma (Johnson) Coleman.  On September 25, 2004, she married Tim A. Smith, who survives in Oakwood.

Anita is also survived...

Jan 5, 2024

Joann M. Von Lehmden

GLANDORF - Joann M. Von Lehmden, 79, of Glandorf (formerly of Fort Jennings), passed away at 3:58 a.m., Friday, January 5, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born January 21, 1944 in Lima to the late Hilary and Viola (Calvelage) Pohlman.  On July 31, 1965, she married Eugene "Yogi" Von Lehmden....

Jan 4, 2024

Roy E. Scheckelhoff

OTTAWA – Roy E. Scheckelhoff, 95, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born March 28, 1928, on the family farm in New Cleveland to the late Rudolph and Catherine (Inkrott) Scheckelhoff. On October 27, 1951, he married Erma Meyer, the love of his life....

Jan 2, 2024

NEW CLEVELAND – Dolores A. Kuhlman, 90, of New Cleveland, passed away at 5:32 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born August 18, 1933 in New Cleveland to the late Harry and Lena (Bellman) Kreinbrink. On June 18, 1953, she married John J. Kuhlman. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2011....

Jan 1, 2024

Elaine M. Daly

LIMA – Elaine M. Daly, 81, of Northridge, CA, formerly of Kalida, passed away at 11:03 a.m., Monday, January 1, 2024 at Kessler Estates, Lima.  She was born September 8, 1942, in Lima to the late Alphonse and Anna (Kahle) Wehri.  In July of 1974, she married Daniel A. Daly in San Diego, CA....

Jan 1, 2024

Marilyn R. Schroeder

LEIPSIC- Marilyn R. Schroeder, 85, of Leipsic, died 1:25 a.m. Monday, January 1, 2024 at the Meadows of Leipsic. She was born January 11, 1938 in Glandorf to the late Leo and Mary (Kahle) Ellerbrock. On June 21, 1958, she married Norman Schroeder, he survives in Leipsic.

She is also survived by...

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.

Other...

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.

Survivors...

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...