Jan 25, 2024

Joann R. Gerding

OTTAWA – Joann R. Gerding, 61, of Ottawa, passed away at 11:03 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born August 1, 1962 in Lima to the late Joseph B. and Helen M. (Siefker) Gerding.

Joann is survived by six siblings:  Dennis (Shirley)...

Jan 23, 2024

Betty M. "Liz" Shade

HAMLER – Betty M. "Liz" Shade, 84, of Hamler, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at her residence.  She was born June 22, 1939, in Leipsic to the late Claude and Charlotte (Ricker) Alt.  On July 15, 1988, she married Robert E. Shade, who preceded her in death on October 21, 2017....

Jan 23, 2024

Blaine W. Martin

OTTOVILLE – Blaine W. Martin, 66 of Ottoville died 7:47 a.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.  He was born April 21, 1957 in Lima to the late Leroy and Virginia (Walsh) Martin.  On September 19, 1992, he married Amy O'Neil and she survives in...

Jan 23, 2024

Lawrence Edward Matson

OAKWOOD – Lawrence E. "Larry" "PeeWee" Matson passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN.  He was born January 6, 1960, in Paulding to John Edward "Eddie" and Frances "Franie" (Rhees) Matson.  His father precedes him in death and his mother survives in Oakwood.

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Jan 23, 2024

Patricia A. Romes

OTTAWA – Patricia A. Romes, 69, of Ottawa, passed away at 9:59 a.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born March 9, 1954, in Lima to the late Henry and Mary Catherine (Wiechart) Kemper.

Survivors include three children: Brian (Lora) Romes of Findlay, Tina (Joe) Schreiber of...

Jan 22, 2024

Edith M. Kleman

Continental – Edith M. Kleman, 91, of Continental, passed away at 12:35 a.m., Monday, January 22, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born December 13, 1932, in Ottawa to the late August and Selina (Boerger) Michel. On May 26, 1950, she married Paul Kleman, who preceded her in death on August 1,...

Jan 22, 2024

Juanita E. Wheeler

CONTINENTAL – Juanita E. Wheeler, 86, of Continental, died at 4:20 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born April 28, 1937 to the late Pat and Rita Martin.  On May 16, 1970, she married Fred Wheeler, who preceded her in death on December 19, 2003.

Juanita...

Jan 22, 2024

Roger Allen Fackler

LEIPSIC – Roger Allen Fackler, 68, of Leipsic, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born May 6, 1955, in Marion Township to Albert Henry and Margaret (Wilson) Fackler.  On May 20, 1995, he married Patricia Boesel, who survives in Leipsic.

Jan 18, 2024

Richard A. Slattman

CONTINENTAL – Richard A. Slattman, 74, of Continental, passed away at 7:44 a.m., Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Medical Center, Findlay.  He was born August 17, 1949, in Lima to the late Augustus and Lois (Tracy) Slattman.  On May 12, 1989, he married Brenda Long, who survives in Continental.

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Jan 17, 2024

Paul E. Ruen

OTTOVILLE – Paul E. Ruen, 87, of Ottoville, passed away at 7:20 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born June 27, 1936, in Ottoville to the late Aloysius and Loretta (Hilvers) Ruen.  On August 19, 1961, he married Joan R. Morman, who survives in Ottoville.

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Jan 15, 2024

Edwin J. Kuhlman

NORTH BALTIMORE – Edwin J. Kuhlman, 76, of North Baltimore, passed away at 2:02 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  He was born December 11, 1947, in Leipsic to the late Ralph and Julitta (Nuveman) Kuhlman.

Survivors include five siblings: Jim (Ann) Kuhlman of Ottawa, Norm (Jean)...

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...