May 7, 2023

Phyllis A. Wurst

OTTOVILLE – Phyllis A. Wurst, 88, of Ottoville, passed away at 6:43 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born July 20, 1934 in Cloverdale to the late Lawrence and Marcella (Rekart) Blankemeyer.  On July 23, 1955, she married Leo A. Wurst, who preceded her in...

May 6, 2023

Karen Agnes Hammer

OTTAWA  - Karen Agnes Hammer, 70, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born September 14, 1952 in Fostoria to the late Benedict and Marie (Steinhauser) Hammer.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Bernadette Kolver; two stepdaughters: Sharon Hoy and...

May 6, 2023

Daniel A. Torres

FINDLAY – Daniel A. Torres, 77, of Findlay, died at 1:31 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  He was born September 16, 1945 in Lansing, MI to the late Santos (Aguilera) Saldana and stepfather, Charles Saldana.

Survivors include three children: Daniel Torres, Jr. of Uvalde, TX, Erby Torres...

May 5, 2023

James Olen Hattery

OTTAWA - James Olen Hattery, 76, passed away in Ottawa, Ohio, on May 5, 2023. He was born to Fred O. and Ethel (Combs) Hattery (both deceased) on September 17, 1946. On December 27, 1969, he married the love of his life Leona Moore. She survives in Ottawa.

He served his country...

May 5, 2023

Patricia L. Hovest GLANDORF – Patricia L. Hovest, 86, of Glandorf died peacefully at 3:40 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born September 28, 1936 in Glandorf to the late Raymond J. and Helen L. (Kern) Schroeder.  On October 27, 1954, she married Gregory Hovest and he died August 14, 2015. Survivors include...

May 5, 2023

Carolyn S. Deters

GLANDORF – Carolyn S. Deters, 83, of Glandorf died 2:32 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born August 13, 1939 in Lima to the late Albert and Genevieve (Kuhlman) Deters.

Survivors include five siblings: Marilyn Schnabel of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Kathleen Jones and Elaine Stoepfel both...

May 4, 2023

Victor Peña, Sr.

LEIPSIC – Victor Peña, Sr., 65, of Leipsic, died at 11:07 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born August 7, 1957 in Reynosa, Mexico to the late Manuel and Bertha (Briseño) Peña. On February 14, 1979, he married Marcelina "Marcy" Azua, who survives in Leipsic.

May 3, 2023

Jonathan A. Loman

OTTAWA – Jonathan A. Loman, 61, of Ottawa, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Findlay Care Center Bridge Hospice.  He was born November 11, 1961 in South Bend, IN to the late James A. and Barbara A. (Rausch) Loman. On December 24, 1980, he married Anita Agner, who survives...

Apr 30, 2023

Thomas L. Brinkman

KALIDA – Thomas L. Brinkman, 100, of Kalida, passed away at 10:07 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his residence.  He was born March 6, 1923, in Ottawa to the late Harry and Mary Elizabeth "Mame" (Rose) Brinkman.  On November 16, 1946, he married Alice Pohl, who died on July 15, 2022.

Apr 27, 2023

George E. Wilhelm

WAUSEON - George E. Wilhelm was called home to heaven in the afternoon of Thursday, April 27th, 2023. He was born December 21, 1951, in Lima to the late Harold and Mary Jane (Schwab) Wilhelm.  On November 17, 1973, he married Margaret "Peg" Korte, who survives in Wauseon.

Other survivors include four...

Apr 27, 2023

Irma L. Vorst-Meyer

FORT JENNINGS – Irma L. Vorst-Meyer, 88 of Fort Jennings, passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Meadows of Delphos.  She was born September 9, 1934, in Delphos to the late Gerard and Gertrude (Krebs) Calvelage.  On August 26, 1953, she married Robert J. Vorst, he preceded her in...

Apr 27, 2023

Patricia A. Decker

OTTAWA -  Patricia A. Decker, 83, of Ottawa, died at 3:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born July 11, 1939 in Ottawa to the late Arthur and Goldie (Felkey) Vogt. On February 16, 1957, she married John R. Decker. He died on May 16, 1998.

Apr 26, 2023

Allen M. Schroeder

KALIDA  - Allen M. Schroeder, 65, of Kalida, died at 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born April 21, 1958 in Lima to Rudolph and Lucille (Wehri) Schroeder. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Glandorf. On June 2, 1984, he...

Apr 25, 2023

Daniel J. Stechschulte

FORT JENNINGS - Daniel J. Stechschulte, 70, of Fort Jennings, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:33 a.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born September 10, 1952 in Lima to the late Tom and Mid (Martin) Stechschulte.  On May 14, 1977, he married the love of his...

Apr 21, 2023

Rita Marie Hoersten

OTTOVILLE – Rita Marie Hoersten, 94, of Ottoville, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born May 31, 1928, in Delphos to the late Ross H. and Valera D. (Wahmhoft) Tigner.  On September 8, 1948, she married Clarence W. Hoersten, he preceded her in death on April...

Apr 20, 2023

Jace William Llewellyn

CLOVERDALE – Jace William Llewellyn, 3 weeks, died 4:59 a.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus.  He was born March 28, 2023 in Lima to Jared Llewellyn and Brittaney (Wheeler) Twining.  His parents survive in Cloverdale.

Other survivors include two siblings: Jacoby Twining and Nora Twining, both at...

Apr 20, 2023

Alice Mae Hunt

OAKWOOD – Alice Mae Hunt, 87 years, 11 months and 24 days old, of Oakwood, died at 3:37 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was born April 27, 1935, in Continental to the late Andrew and Henrietta (Walter) Beair. On July 23, 1953, she married George Edward Hunt, who preceded her in death...

Apr 19, 2023

Paul J. Hoehn

OTTOVILLE – Paul J. Hoehn, 79 of Ottoville, passed away at 4:25 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born April 27, 1943 in Dearborn, MI to the late Eugene and Ruth Ann (Rieger) Hoehn. On July 25, 1964, he married Marilyn L. DeCamp, who survives...

Apr 17, 2023

David B. Wright

OTTAWA – David B. Wright, 67, of Ottawa, died at 12:58 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born March 6, 1956, in Toledo to the late Dr. John M. and R. Madelynn (Young) Wright.

He is survived by three siblings: Pam (Jim) Ballreich...

Apr 16, 2023

Holly Cox

OTTAWA – Holly Cox, 92, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born August 20, 1930, in Knott County, KY to the late Bradshaw and Sarah (Ashley) Gibson.  On February 2, 1952, she married Pearl Cox, he preceded her in death on January...