Jun 28, 2023

Carolyn E. Warnecke

KALIDA – Carolyn E. Warnecke, 82 of Kalida died 12:02 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at The Meadows of Kalida.  She was born December 3, 1940, in New Cleveland to the late Edward and Loretta (Rump) Brickner.  On October 8, 1960, she married Robert Warnecke who survives in Kalida.

Other survivors include...

Jun 28, 2023

Mark J. Kuhlman

TOLEDO – Mark J. Kuhlman, 81, of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Arbors at Sylvania.  He was born March 22, 1942 in Leipsic to the late Urban and Leona (Kohls) Kuhlman. He is survived by his wife, Laura, who he married on July 15, 2000.

Mark is also...

Jun 28, 2023

Gail Arlene Morris

OTTAWA - Gail Arlene Morris, 72, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:59 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born February 19, 1951, in Lima to Gene and Mary (Dysert) Stainbrook.  Her father preceded her in death. Her mother, Mary, along with her husband, Duane Dearth, both survive in Leipsic....

Jun 26, 2023

Amalia Irene Green

CONTINENTAL – Amalia I. Green, 55, of Continental, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Brookview Health Care, Defiance.  She was born September 14, 1967, in Defiance to John William and Beatrice Anita (Richards) Barta, both parents survive in Defiance.  Amalia was engaged to Bill Collins, he preceded her in...

Jun 26, 2023

Ralph N.  "Pud" Roughton

OAKWOOD – Ralph N. "Pud" Roughton, 87, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully at 11:07 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023 at The Gardens of Paulding to join his parents and siblings in heaven.

Pud was born on June 10, 1936 in Grover Hill, Ohio to the late Harlan "Chub" and Ocie (Saylor)...

Jun 25, 2023

Joyce A. Grote

OTTAWA (formerly of Ft. Jennings) – Joyce A. Grote, 70, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:42 a.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born April 26, 1953, in Lima to the late Thomas and Henrietta (Hasenkamp) Calvelage.

Joyce is survived by three daughters: Kim Grote of Kalida,...

Jun 25, 2023

Mary Jane Burgei

CLOVERDALE – Mary Jane Burgei, 92, of Cloverdale, passed away 2:40 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born June 18, 1931,  in Ottoville to the late Henry and Clara (Deitering) Koester.  On July 4, 1953, she married Lawrence Burgei, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2003....

Jun 22, 2023

Ronald E. Wannemacher

CLOVERDALE – Ronald E. Wannemacher, 68, of Cloverdale, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Laurels of Defiance.  He was born October 9, 1954, in Lima to the late Ambrose F. "Sam" and Dorothy C. (Heimann) Wannemacher.

He is survived by two children:  Deb (Steve) Ballard of...

Jun 21, 2023

Darrell Eugene Elkins

CONTINENTAL – Darrell Eugene Elkins, 76, of Continental, died at 3:01 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.  He was born December 7, 1946 in Allen County to the late Cecil Paul and Lillian Louise (Myers) Elkins. On December 23, 1970, he married Beverly Kay Sommers, who survives...

Jun 20, 2023

Joseph P. Uphaus

GLANDORF – Joseph P. Uphaus, 78, of Glandorf, passed away at 12:52 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born July 7, 1944 in Lima to the late Joseph V. and Lauretta T. (Kreinbrink) Uphaus.  On November 4, 1967, he married Jane Knueven, who survives in...

Jun 17, 2023

John E. Ketner

GILBOA – John E. Ketner, 88, of Gilboa, passed away at 3:11 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Meadows of Leipsic. He was born September 25, 1934, at a family home in Gilboa to the late Alvin and Clara (Carr Chambers) Ketner.  On February 27, 1959, he married Diane Ricketts, who survives...

Jun 15, 2023

James Richard Spangler

LEIPSIC – James Richard Spangler, 72, of Leipsic, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the Meadows of Leipsic. He was born July 10, 1950, in Lima to the late Paul and Lucille (Hermiller) Spangler.

James is survived by two sons: Christopher (Sara) Spangler of Leipsic and Brian (Renee) Spangler of...

Jun 10, 2023

Juan M. Estrada

WEST LEIPSIC – Juan M. Estrada, 78 of West Leipsic died 12:08 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born August 29, 1944, in Pharr, TX to the late Refugio and Petra (Perales) Estrada.  He was married to Mary Estrada, who preceded him in death.

Juan is...

Jun 5, 2023

Stephen Allen Wagner

MILLER CITY – Stephen Allen Wagner, 65, of Miller City, passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence.  He was born November 6, 1957, in Lima to the late Paul and Dorothy (Maag) Wagner.  On April 28, 1979, he married Janet Erford, she survives in Miller City.

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Jun 5, 2023

Ruth Marie Ford

CONTINENTAL – Ruth Marie Ford, 83, of Continental, passed away at 1:36 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 1, 1940, in Avis to the late Frank and Marcele (Schmitt) Korte.  On July 18, 1959, she married Paul D. Ford, who preceded her...

Jun 2, 2023

Melvin E. Lauf, Sr.

OTTAWA – Melvin E. Lauf, Sr., 83, of Ottawa, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born September 15, 1939 in Cairo to the late Theodore and Florence (Kuhbander) Lauf. On July 19, 1969, he married Betty Jo Myers, who...

Jun 1, 2023

Hector F. Alafa, Sr.

LEIPSIC – Hector F. Alafa, Sr., 72, of Leipsic, died on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his residence.  He was born November 16, 1950 in Paducah, TX to the late Dionicio and Filomena (Flores) Alafa.

Hector is survived by two children: Melissa Alafa and Hector Alafa; four grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and...

Jun 1, 2023

Betty Jean Holtkamp

KALIDA – Betty Jean Holtkamp, 94, of Kalida, passed away at 10:06 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born November 15, 1928, in Kalida to the late Leonard and Gertrude (Morman) Drerup.  On May 26, 1951, she married Eugene E. Holtkamp, who preceded her in death on...

May 31, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Brinkman

LIMA – Jeffrey Allen Brinkman, 58, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on February 15, 1965 at USAF Lockbourne AF Base, Columbus, OH to Raymond Benton and Ruth Ann (Marriott) Stechschulte.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ottawa.  On May...

May 28, 2023

Michael D. Crisp, 1952-2023

Michael (Mike) Crisp, passed away at the age of 70 on May 28, 2023 alongside his loving children at Bridge Hospice Care Center at Blanchard Valley in Findlay after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in 1952 to Earl and Vernal Crisp of Kenton, Ohio. Both parents preceded him in death....