Dec 2, 2023

Regina M. Reno

MELROSE - Regina Marlene Reno, 68, of Melrose, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 2, 2023 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  Gina was born on July 22, 1955, to the late Ray and Dorothy (Wagoner) Reno in Lima, Ohio.

She is survived by her two daughters: Angel Reno, of Melrose, and...

Dec 1, 2023

Gerald L. Niese

NEW CLEVELAND – Gerald L. Niese, 76, of New Cleveland, passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at his residence.  He was born December 20, 1946, in Lima to Charles H. and Ruth (Leinsetter) Niese. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Ottawa.  On December 17, 1966, he married...

Nov 30, 2023

Diana W. "Danni" Mayhew

OTTAWA – Diana W. "Danni" Mayhew, 80, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at 11:08 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born September 16, 1943, in Coshocton to the late Jack and Zola "Pat" (Fletcher) McCleary.  On June 28, 1964, she married David C. Mayhew.  He passed away...

Nov 30, 2023

Melvin "Whitey" Kreinbrink

NEW CLEVELAND – Melvin "Whitey" Kreinbrink, 84, of New Cleveland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, one day short of his 85th birthday at 4:56 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his residence.  He was born December 1, 1938, in New Cleveland to the late Harry and Lena (Bellman) Kreinbrink.  On August...

Nov 30, 2023

Helen A. Rose

OTTAWA – Helen A. Rose, 78, of Ottawa, passed away at 2:54 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born June 15, 1945, in Ottawa to the late Edward and Helen (Doepker) Dunn.  On August 24, 1985, she married Harley Rose, who survives in Ottawa....

Nov 30, 2023

Donald R. "Gus" Heringhaus

OTTAWA – Donald R. "Gus" Heringhaus, 83, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:21 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born August 16, 1940, in Lima to the late Robert V. and Alma (Gulker) Heringhaus. On June 5, 1965, he married Kay Curtis, who survives in Ottawa.

Nov 29, 2023

Patti A. Mireé

COLUMBUS GROVE – Patti A. Mireé, 69, of Columbus Grove, died at 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born April 10, 1954, in Kendallville, IN to the late Roy and Juanita (Pitney) Baker.  She married Wilbert Mireé, who preceded her in death on May 6, 1999.

Nov 27, 2023

Linda Sue Verhoff

MT. CORY – Linda Sue Verhoff, 60, of Mt. Cory passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born May 15, 1963, in Lima, to Herman and Eileen (Warnimont) Klausing, her father is deceased, and her mother survives in Ottawa.  On October 19,...

Nov 26, 2023

Vernon E. Schwartz

OAKWOOD – Vernon E. Schwartz, 72, of Oakwood, died at 12:34 p.m., Sunday, November 26, 2023 at ProMedica Hospital, Defiance.  He was born November 1, 1951, in Van Wert to the late Elmer and Priscilla (Rhoad) Schwartz. On September 27, 1970, he married Linda Roughton who survives in Oakwood.

Other survivors include...

Nov 26, 2023

Mary Jo Miller

OAKWOOD – Mary Jo Miller, 62, of Oakwood, passed away at 10:03 a.m., Sunday, November 26, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 1, 1961, in Defiance to the late John and Ruth (Koenn) Davis. On February 14, 1994, she married Karl Miller, who survives in Oakwood.

Other survivors include four...

Nov 25, 2023

William "Bill" Meyers

OTTAWA - William "Bill" Meyers, 93, passed away peacefully in Montana on November 25, 2023. Bill was born in Indiana as his parents were traveling East during the Great Depression.  Due to hardships, his brother, John (deceased), his sister Mary (survives) and himself were all placed in St. Anthony's Catholic Orphanage in Toledo.  Though...

Nov 24, 2023

Albert R. Pratt, Sr. OAKWOOD – Albert R. Pratt, Sr., 89 of Oakwood passed away at 11:24 a.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born January 18, 1934 in Hartsburg to the late Roy and Elsie (Brown) Pratt.  On August 25, 1951, he married Faith D. Addis who preceded him in death on August...

Nov 22, 2023

James R. Croy

OTTAWA – James R. "Jim" Croy, 72, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. He was born October 29, 1951, in Lima to the late James A. and Sara (Utz) Croy.  On December 8, 1973, he married Deborah Schultz, who preceded...

Nov 19, 2023

Onita M. Hagerman

CECIL – Onita M. Hagerman, 77, of Cecil, passed away peacefully at 2:17 a.m., Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born March 26, 1946, in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Glen and Edna (Jewell) Mason.

Survivors include five children: Peggie (James) Shepherd of Lima,...

Nov 18, 2023

Ruth Marie (Stahl) Williams

OAKWOOD - Ruth Marie (Stahl) Williams passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, at the Bryan healthcare facility.  She was born December 12, 1930, in Grover Hill, Ohio to the late John and Edythe (Glenn) Stahl.

She graduated from Grover Hill High School and later met and married Harold Williams on...

Nov 18, 2023

Germaine M. Lammers

OTTAWA – Germaine M. Lammers, 96, of Ottawa, died Saturday, November 18, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born August 2, 1927 in Fort Jennings to the late Edward H. and Philomena (Knueven) Nichols.  On May 29, 1947 she married Urban J. Lammers.  He died March 30, 2014.

Survivors include...

Nov 17, 2023

Irby Steven Perry

DEFIANCE – Irby Steven Perry, 72, of Defiance, passed away at 11:38 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN.  He was born March 15, 1951, in Elizabethton, TN to Harley and Iva (Gregg) Perry.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Continental.

Other survivors...

Nov 17, 2023

Glen Ray Klingler

OAKWOOD – Glen Ray Klingler, 97 of Oakwood, died 10:22 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born May 10, 1926 in Paulding to the late Grover and Myrtle (Franklin) Klingler.  He was previously married to Patricia Pratt on September 14, 1946.  She died in October of 1979.  On February...

Nov 17, 2023

Donald L. Riepenhoff

GLANDORF – Donald L. Riepenhoff, 74, of Glandorf died 3:59 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born March 30, 1949 in Lima to the late Thomas and Edna (Recker) Riepenhoff.  On September 29, 1973, he married Virginia "Ginnie" Luersman and she survives in Glandorf.

Nov 16, 2023

Dennis W. Bennett

OAKWOOD - Dennis Wayne Bennett, 64, of rural Oakwood, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at home with his family. He was born March 18, 1959, in Defiance, to Jack Bennett and Alice (Ward) Bennett Johnson. Dennis graduated from Paulding High School in 1977 having excelled at basketball, FFA and Vo-Ag. He...