Oct 13, 2023

Linda M. Closson

OTTAWA – Linda M. Closson, 73, of Ottawa died 9:19 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born October 20, 1949, in Lima to the late Thomas and Maribel (Brown) Fortman.   On February 3, 1969, she married Ron Closson, who survives in Ottawa.

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Oct 13, 2023

Vicki Brinkman

CONTINENTAL – Vicki Brinkman, 71, of Continental died 3:49 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2023, at her residence.  She was born in Hardin County to the late Opal Shepherd Snyder and Victor Winegardner.

She is survived by 3 daughters:  Amy (Robert) Quigley of Continental and Denise (Shannon) Matthews and Amanda (Andrew) Conn, both of...

Oct 11, 2023

John A. "Jack" Diemer

OTTAWA – John A. "Jack" Diemer, 82, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:13 a.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born May 30, 1941 in Lima to the late Albert and Agnes (Fischer) Diemer.  On July 24, 1965, he married Catharine Warniment, who survives in Ottawa.

Oct 9, 2023

Jerry Eugene Keezer

PAULDING COUNTY – Jerry Eugene Keezer, 66, of Paulding County, died at 1:31 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023 at The Gardens of Paulding.  He was born November 9, 1956, in Defiance to the late Rex E. and Lucille (Theis) Keezer.  On May 1, 1976, he married Teresa Lee. She survives in Defiance.

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Oct 8, 2023

Gary G. Turnwald

OTTOVILLE - In loving memory of a life deeply rooted in the land, we announce with heavy hearts the passing of a cherished man. He was born and raised on the same farm where he raised his own family and peacefully passed away. Gary's life was a testament to the bond between a person...

Oct 8, 2023

Marian K. Verhoff

KALIDA  - Marian K. Verhoff, 85, of Kalida, passed away at 6:01 a.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at The Meadows of Kalida.  She was born February 19, 1938, in Lima to the late Edwin and Alvera (Recker) Schwertner.  On November 14, 1959, she married Louis A. Verhoff. He preceded her in death on...

Oct 7, 2023

Earl F. Scheckelhoff

OTTAWA – Earl F. Scheckelhoff, 93, of Ottawa, passed away at 3:55 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born December 27, 1929, in New Cleveland to the late Rudolph and Catherine (Inkrott) Scheckelhoff. On May 7, 1955, he married Regina Westrick, who survives in Ottawa.

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Oct 7, 2023

DELLA MAY CLAPP

BLUFFTON - Della May Clapp passed away at 11:48 AM on October 7, 2023, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, OH.  She was born on May 11,1934 (89 years) to Grover and Ruth (VanBibber) Harris in Smithville, MO.

Della had 8 siblings: 2 Brothers- Paul Harris (Jessie), Chester Harris, (Eleanor), and 6...

Oct 7, 2023

Edna C. German

GLANDORF – Edna C. German, 90, of Glandorf, died 9:27 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born February 7, 1933, in Glandorf to the late Wilfred C. and Laura A. (Stoepfel) Schroeder.  On August 9, 1951, she married Paul A. German.  He died November 4, 2015.

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Oct 6, 2023

Evelyn M. (Hoersten) Martin

FORT JENNINGS – Evelyn M. (Hoersten) Martin, 69, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 5:37 a.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at OSU James Cancer Center, Columbus.  She was born December 28, 1953 in Lima to the late Arthur and Thelma (Pohlman) Hoersten.  On November 27, 1976 she married Gerald N. Martin, who...

Oct 3, 2023

Joseph L. Unverferth

KALIDA – Joseph L. Unverferth, 69, of Kalida, died at 3:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus. He was born October 9, 1953, in Lima to the late Richard and Gladys (Pugh) Unverferth.  On May 7, 1976, he married Kay Horstman, who survives in Kalida.

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Oct 2, 2023

Richard F. Birkemeier

OTTAWA - Richard F. "R.B. Dick" Birkemeier, 83, of Ottawa, passed away at 6:56 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. He was born March 20, 1940 in Lima to the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Otto) Birkemeier.  On May 6, 1961, he married Doris A. Seimet,...

Oct 1, 2023

Duane C. "Baldy" Kreinbrink

OTTAWA – Duane C. "Baldy" Kreinbrink, 80, of Ottawa, passed away at his residence on October 1, 2023.  He was born on August 26, 1943, to the late Hubert "Red" and Mary "Mame" (Ruhe) Kreinbrink.  His brothers, Clyde L. and Dennis G. Kreinbrink, and his sister Carol (Dan) Kuhlman are deceased.  He was...

Oct 1, 2023

Howard J. Rellinger

KALIDA – Howard J. Rellinger, 65, of Kalida, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born November 4, 1957, in Lima to the late Art and Doris (Rayman) Rellinger.  On July 30, 1976, he married Jodi Good, who survives in Kalida.

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Sep 28, 2023

John H. Ladd

GROVER HILL – John H. Ladd, 86, of Grover Hill, passed away at 12:55 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. John was born on January 21, 1937 in Delphos to the late Harry and Esther (Ziegler) Ladd, Sr.  On August 25, 1962, he married Sylvia Stahlman, who survives in...

Sep 27, 2023

Michael J. Warnecke

CLOVERDALE – Michael J. Warnecke, 53, of Cloverdale passed away at 8:42 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf.  He was born September 27, 1970, in Toledo to the late Wilfred and Margaret (Niese) Warnecke.  On November 18, 1995, he married Carol (Sheaks) Burgei, who survives in Cloverdale....

Sep 26, 2023

Diane Etta Knepper

TOLEDO – Diane Etta Knepper, 70, of Toledo, passed away on September 26, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on September 16, 1953, in Traverse City, MI to the late Waldo Orland and Frances Marie (Stewart) Knepper.

Diane is survived by her siblings: Dean (Anh) Knepper of Ashburn, VA., William Dosh...

Sep 26, 2023

Irene C. Kaufman

OTTAWA – Irene C. Kaufman, 94, of Ottawa, died at 3:50 p.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born May 9, 1929, in Delphos to the late Frank and Evelyn (Rahrig) Grone.  On September 12, 1953, she married Virgil B. Kaufman in St. John's Catholic Church, Delphos.  He preceded...

Sep 25, 2023

Carl A. Maag

OTTAWA – Carl A. Maag, 93, of Ottawa, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born June 23, 1930, in New Cleveland to the late Frank Paul and Margaret (Nierman) Maag. On July 7, 1954, he married Frances A. Atencio, who preceded him in...

Sep 21, 2023

Darrell E. Neuenschwander

COLDWATER, MI - Darrell E. Neuenschwander, 78, of Coldwater, MI (formerly Glandorf, OH), passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family on September 21, 2023, at 12:17 p.m. He was born August 26, 1945, in Chicago to Harry and Leona (Kerner) Neuenschwander who preceded him in death.  On June 24, 1967, he...