Feb 14, 2024

Paul E. Michel

LEIPSIC – Paul E. Michel, 59, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:44 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay. He was born on August 3, 1964, in Lima to the late Vincent and Mary Jane (Carnahan) Michel. On October 22, 1983, he married Lisa Knisley, who survives in Leipsic.

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Feb 14, 2024

Mark Knapke

KALIDA – Mark Knapke, 83, of Kalida, passed away at 1:09 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born August 10, 1940, in North Star to the late Clem and Anna (Zumberge) Knapke.  On February 5, 1964, he married Elaine Grillot who survives him. They recently celebrated...

Feb 11, 2024

Ruth A. Maag

OTTAWA – Ruth A. Maag, 90 of Ottawa died 8:30 a.m., Sunday, February 11, 2024, at The Meadows of Leipsic, with her husband Valens by her side.  She was born July 22, 1933, in Ottoville to the late Isidore B. and Elenora (Blankemeyer) German.  On February 4, 1959, she married Valens Maag who survives. ...

Feb 10, 2024

Thomas E. "Buck" Heuerman

FINDLAY – Thomas E. "Buck" Heuerman, 73 of Findlay died 5:36 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Bridge Hospice in Findlay.  He was born November 20, 1950 in Lima to the late Virgil C. "Bub" and Patricia A. (Roof) Heuerman.  On March 10, 1973 he married Mary Kristine Knueven and she survives in...

Feb 9, 2024

Meliah S. Harris

FT. JENNINGS – Meliah S. Harris, 52, of Ft. Jennings, died at 8:51 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born October 25, 1971 in Man, WV to the late James L. and Diana Sue (Perry) Farmer.  On April 20, 2004, she married Shane Harris, who survives in Ft....

Feb 8, 2024

Maureen "Jackie" Moran

CONTINENTAL - Maureen Jacquline "Jackie" (Nardone) Moran, 72, of Continental, passed away at 10:16 a.m. on February 8, 2024, at her daughter's residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 17, 1951, in Woburn Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Crosby) Nardone.  On February 20, 1971, she married Michael Moran, who...

Feb 3, 2024

Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Trenkamp

FORT JENNINGS – Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Trenkamp, 92, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born March 12, 1931, in Fort Jennings the late Felix "Nip" and Flora "Flo" (Kershner) Calvelage.  On February 3, 1951, she married August "Augie" Trenkamp,...

Feb 2, 2024

Terry E. Ruble

CONTINENTAL – Terry E. Ruble, 81, of Continental died 2:45 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and the beloved nurses who took such compassionate care of him at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice, Defiance.  He was born January 24, 1943, in Monroeville, IN to the late Harvey and Esther (Tope) Ruble. ...

Feb 2, 2024

Caroline C. Schmitz

GLANDORF – Caroline C. Schmitz, 79 of Glandorf, passed away at 6:08 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born April 8, 1944, in Holgate to the late Urban and Emma (Frey) Westrick.  On May 9, 1964, she married Charles Schmitz, he preceded her in...

Feb 1, 2024

Jeff J. Maras

CONTINENTAL – Jeff J. Maras, 63, of Continental, died at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his residence.  He was born June 15, 1960, in Tiffin, Ohio to Clifford Smith and Janet Nesbitt. He was raised in Holland, Ohio by John and Jean Maras.

Survivors include his biological mother, Janet...

Jan 31, 2024

Lloyd Cellar

LEIPSIC – Lloyd Cellar, 87, of Leipsic, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Meadows of Leipsic.  He was born August 26, 1936, in Charleston, WV, to the late Paul and Maxine (Boone) Cellar.

Lloyd is survived by two children:  Brian (Cheryl) Cellar of Leipsic, and Linda Cellar...

Jan 31, 2024

Monica A. Miller

OTTOVILLE – Monica A. (Rode) Koester Miller, 91, of Ottoville passed away at 10:53 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf.  She was born August 29, 1932, in Landeck to the late Arthur and Agnes (Gengler) Rode.  On June 6, 1953, she married Hilarius "Red" Koester, he preceded...

Jan 30, 2024

Robert Henry Warnecke

KALIDA – Robert Henry Warnecke, 89, of Kalida, died at 10:14 a.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at The Meadows of Kalida.  He was born January 20, 1935, in Putnam County to the late Urban and Agnes (Meyer) Warnecke.  On October 8, 1960, he married Carolyn Brickner.  She died June 28, 2023.

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Jan 27, 2024

Terry A. Maag

FT. JENNINGS – Terry A. Maag, 61, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born March 27, 1962, in Lima to the late Cletus and Alice (Wannemacher) Maag. On September 8, 1984, he married Mary Vorst, who survives in Ft. Jennings.

Jan 27, 2024

Dick M. Hays

OAKWOOD – Dick M. Hays, 94, of Oakwood, passed away at 5:35 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born May 11, 1929, in Oakwood to the late Loyal and Alta (Ladd) Hays.  On September 27, 1951, he married Winona Evans who survives in Oakwood. They were married over...

Jan 27, 2024

Lois M. Weller

CONTINENTAL – Lois M. Weller, 93 of Continental, passed away at 3:25 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born February 25, 1930 in Continental to the late Harvey and Vada (Bauer) Wight. On May 7, 1950 she married Howard H. Weller, he preceded her in death on...

Jan 26, 2024

Jim E. Brinkman

OTTAWA – Jim E. Brinkman, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at his residence.  He was born April 14, 1947, in Glandorf to the late Cornelius and Genevieve (Michel) Brinkman.  On March 22, 2002, he married Cheryl A. Mershman, who preceded him in death on April 15, 2022.

Jim...

Jan 26, 2024

Duane Thomas Dearth

LEIPSIC – Duane Thomas Dearth, 90, of Leipsic, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at The Villages in the Meadows of Leipsic.

Duane was born June 22, 1933, a mile west of Gilboa, Ohio, to Cornelius and Doris (Eck) Dearth.  On October 14, 1957, he married Audrey Jean Arrington, she preceded him...

Jan 26, 2024

Leona Grace (Schroeder) Korte

LEIPSIC – Leona Grace (Schroeder) Korte, 95 of Leipsic, was peacefully called home to the Lord at 1:53 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2024 while resting at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.

She was born January 20, 1929 in Leipsic to the late Vincent and Anna (Winkler) Schroeder. Leona attended Leipsic High School.  On...

Jan 26, 2024

Dwain F. Hohman

OTTAWA - Dwain F. Hohman, 85, of Ottawa, passed away at 3:55 a.m. on January 26, 2024, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born April 30, 1938, in Tiffin to the late Joseph and Margaret (Borer) Hohman.  On November 26, 1960, he married Barbara Welborn, who survives in Ottawa.

Dwain is...