Aug 4, 2023

Mary Jo (Kamphaus) Radebaugh

CLOVERDALE – Mary Jo (Kamphaus) Radebaugh,69, of Cloverdale died 6:28 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  She was born March 28, 1954 in Lima to the late Linus and Rose Ann (Karl) Kamphaus.  On September 21, 1974, she married David B. Radebaugh, who died...

Aug 2, 2023

Oakleigh Renee Ann Friesen

VAN WERT – Oakleigh Renee Ann Friesen, stillborn daughter of Seth Friesen and Shyanna Carpenter died 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2023 at Promedica Hospital, Defiance.

In addition to her parents, Oakleigh is survived by 4 siblings:  Asher, Haizley and Harlow Friesen and Ronnie Long; grandparents:  Shanda (Rollin) Bullinger of Paulding,...

Jul 30, 2023

Anna V. Ruhe

OTTAWA – Anna V. Ruhe, 85 of Ottawa died 1:45 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born August 21, 1937, in Putnam County to the late Julius and Agnes (Schmiedebusch) Aelker.  In April of 1968, she married Herman Ruhe.  He died March 3, 1981.

Jul 30, 2023

Lucille M. Ellerbrock

GLANDORF – Lucille M. Ellerbrock, 96 of Glandorf passed away at 9:16 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her residence.  She was born July 4, 1927, in Cuba to the late Sylvester and Apollonia (Siebeneck) Verhoff.  She married Carl Ellerbrock on May 28, 1949.  He preceded her in death on January 8, 2009.

Jul 30, 2023

Gregory S. Frey

OTTAWA – Gregory S. Frey, 52, of Ottawa, passed away at 2:03 a.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf.  He was born September 25, 1970, in Lima to Robert and Phyllis (Kaufman) Frey III, who survive in Ottawa.

He is also survived by four children: Taylor...

Jul 28, 2023

Franklin G. Robbins

AYERSVILLE – Franklin Green Robbins, 85, of Ayersville passed away at 8:59 a.m. on Friday July 28, 2023, in Twinsburg, Ohio surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born April 23, 1938 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Auddie and Marvel (Boggs) Robbins. On November 27, 1965, he married Helen L. Strite, who...

Jul 27, 2023

Rogelio "Roy" Anguiano

LIMA – Rogelio "Roy" Anguiano, 78 of Lima, passed away at 2:41 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born April 11, 1945, in Crystal City, TX to the late Luis R. and Ramona (Sanchez) Anguiano Sr.

Roy is survived by two children:...

Jul 24, 2023

David L. Hunt

DEFIANCE – David L. Hunt, 76, of Defiance, passed away at 7:53 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones after his yearlong battle with cancer.  He was born December 20, 1947, in Lima to the late Leroy and Zelma (Counts) Hunt.  On January 16, 1976, he married...

Jul 22, 2023

William H. Klausing

OTTAWA – William H. Klausing 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home in Ottawa.  He was born August 18, 1931, in Ottawa to the late Alfred and Alice (Fairchild) Klausing.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Kathleen (Okuley), a sister, Dorothy...

Jul 22, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" (Kuhlman) Spence

LEIPSIC – Elizabeth "Betty" (Kuhlman) Spence, 96, of Leipsic, died 2:36 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born March 3, 1927 in New Cleveland to the late Louis and Kathryn (Recker) Kuhlman.  She was previously married to Robert D. Macke, and later married Orlo Spence who preceded...

Jul 22, 2023

David L. Deubler

CONTINENTAL – David L. Deubler, 76, of Continental, died 5:17 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Putnam Heritage, Ottawa.  He was born September 18, 1946 in Manchester, NH to the late Robert K. and Helen J. (Etue) Deubler.

He is survived by a daughter:  Michele Aby of TN; 5 grandchildren:  Jared, Jaiden...

Jul 18, 2023

Annabelle (Varner) Deatrick

DEFIANCE – Annabelle (Varner) Deatrick, 89, of Defiance, formerly of Oakwood, passed away at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  She was born July 28, 1933, in Pittsford, MI., to the late Robert and Cora (Bidlack) Varner.

Annabelle is survived by four children: Denita Fulmer, Doug (Sherri)...

Jul 18, 2023

Norman D. Etter

OTTAWA - Norman Dean Etter, 73, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, after a short illness. He was born December 1, 1949, to the late Orley "Tim" Etter, Jr., and Jeanette (Erhart) Etter.

He is survived by a sister, Shari (Bob) Schumaker, Ottawa; a brother, Randy (Pat) Etter, Columbus; four nephews, Brad...

Jul 18, 2023

Dolores M. Lammers

NEW CLEVELAND – Dolores M. Lammers, 89, of New Cleveland, died peacefully at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on June 6, 1934 in Lima to the late Louis and Florence (Siefer) Niese.  On October 30, 1952, she married Ronald F. Lammers, who...

Jul 16, 2023

Lonnie G. Lambert

PAULDING – Lonnie G. Lambert, 74, of Paulding, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his residence.  He was born December 8, 1948, in West Hamlin, WV to the late Elbert and Sylvia (Adkins) Lambert.  On December 24, 1968, he married Carol Mullins, who survives in Paulding.

Lonnie...

Jul 15, 2023

Alexandra Lee "Alexus" Guerra

LEIPSIC – Alexandra Lee "Alexus" Guerra, 33, of Leipsic, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 11:58 a.m. at her residence in Ottawa.  She was born September 30, 1989, in Bluffton to Robert "Scott" and Janie (Ybarra) Guerra, who survive in Leipsic.

Alexus is also survived by four children: Jayden...

Jul 14, 2023

Guillermo Paniagua, Sr.

LEIPSIC – Guillermo Paniagua, Sr., 94, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:02 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by family. He was born November 4, 1928 in Merrill, MI to the late Fidel and Rufina (Guzman) Paniagua.  On October 15, 1960, he married Enedelia Garcia, who...

Jul 12, 2023

Helen M. Gerding

OTTAWA - Helen M. Gerding, 89, of Ottawa, passed away at 5:41 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2023  at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  She was born October 13, 1933 in Lima to the late Aloysius and Mary (Schroeder) Siefker. On August 7, 1954, she married Joseph B. Gerding, who preceded her in death on October 21,...

Jul 12, 2023

Louise "Gus" Fickel

CONTINENTAL – Louise "Gus" Fickel, 76, of Continental, passed away at 9:44 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 13, 1947, in Cleveland to the late Arthur and Louise (Dunker) Gustavsen. In June of 1975, she married Kenneth C. Fickel, who preceded her in death on July 4, 1999....

Jul 9, 2023

Sharon K. (Huber) Volk

FLORIDA (formerly of Ottawa) – Sharon K. (Huber) Volk passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living. She was born  on November 12, 1941 to the late Jess and Erma (Schroeder) Huber.  On August 25, 1962, she married Donald A. Volk, who previously passed away on June 10, 2021....