Dec 15, 2023

Eugene  "Gene" Deters

KALIDA – Eugene  "Gene" Deters, 94, of Kalida, passed away at 9:40 a.m., Friday, December 15, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born August 23, 1929, in Glandorf to the late Henry and Helen (Lammers) Deters.  On August 26, 1950, he married Doris E. Nartker, who preceded him in death on February...

Dec 14, 2023

Mark Timothy "Tim" Michel

QUINCY, MICHIGAN – Mark Timothy "Tim" Michel, 75, of Quincy, Michigan, passed away at 12:14 p.m., Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Maple Lawn Medical Facility, Coldwater, MI surrounded by his loving wife.  He was born March 29, 1948, in Lima to the late Arthur J. Michel and Mary (Siefer) Michel. On November 9,...

Dec 13, 2023

Marvelle A. Niese

MILLER CITY – Marvelle A. Niese, 85, of Miller City, died 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born May 8, 1938 in New Bavaria to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Cunningham) Okuley. In August of 1957, she married Melvin L. "Manny" Niese. He died March 3, 2004....

Dec 13, 2023

Martha Ann "Mart" Schroeder

OTTAWA – Martha Ann "Mart" Schroeder, 88, in Ottawa, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born February 22, 1935, in New Cleveland to the late Ralph and Julitta (Nuveman) Kuhlman. On June 27, 1956, in New Cleveland, she married Richard L. "Dick" Schroeder,...

Dec 12, 2023

Patricia C. Brickner

OTTAWA – Patricia C. Brickner, 87, of Ottawa, passed away at 11:03 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her residence.  She was born April 28, 1936, in Napoleon to the late Joseph and Mary (Desgranges) Thome.  On April 14, 1956, she married Louis "Louie" Brickner, who preceded her in death on May 8, 1998....

Dec 11, 2023

Elijah Robert Kahle

KALIDA – Elijah Robert Kahle, 1 month, 6 days, passed away at 5:13 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus.  He was born November 5, 2023, in Columbus, to Brant and Kimberly (Berheide) Kahle, who survive in Kalida.

Elijah is also survived by a brother: Everett Kahle; paternal...

Dec 10, 2023

Barry L. "Porky" Kuhlman

OTTAWA - Barry L. "Porky" Kuhlman, 72, of Ottawa, died at 7:37 a.m., Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born May 4, 1951, in Lima to the late Raymond and Catherine (Maidlow) Kuhlman.

Survivors include his girlfriend, Darcie Rieman; two children: Devon (Tasha...

Dec 7, 2023

Duane T. Haselman

HAMLER – Duane T. Haselman, 72, of Hamler, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at his residence.  He was born March 1, 1951, in Lima to the late Thomas and Arlene (Recker) Haselman.  On March 6, 1976, he married Barbara A. Showman, who survives in Hamler.

Other survivors include two daughters: Melissa...

Dec 6, 2023

Georgia A. Jennings (UPDATED)

GILBOA – Georgia A. Jennings, 73, of Gilboa died 6:38 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her residence.  She was born May 24, 1950 to the late William and Rosemary (Esenbach) Agner.  On September 7, 1974 she married Jerry Jennings, who survives in Gilboa.

Also surviving is a daughter, Marissa (Alex)...

Dec 5, 2023

Lois (Lammers) Lucking

CLAYTON - Lois (Lammers) Lucking, 75, of Clayton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 16, 1948, in Lima to the late Urban and Germaine (Nichols) Lammers.

Survivors include two sons: Matt Lucking of Peoria, AZ and Keith (Karissa) Lucking of Englewood; five siblings: Elaine...

Dec 3, 2023

James H. Tyler

DEFIANCE – James H. Tyler, 71, of Defiance, passed away at 6:51 a.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born December 27, 1951, in Defiance to the late John and Betty (Johnson) Tyler. On August 1, 1970, he married Vicki Searfoss, who survives in Defiance.

Other survivors...

Dec 2, 2023

Mark A. Bidlack

GROVER HILL – Mark A. Bidlack, 71, of Grover hill, died 1:50 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Van Wert Hospital.  He was born April 22, 1952 in Fremont to the late Marion and Doris (Bowling) Bidlack.  On August 11, 1973, he married Helen Bendele and she survives in Grover Hill.

Other...

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,...