Feb 10, 2023

Donna Jean Morman

LEIPSIC – Donna Jean Morman, 74, of Leipsic, passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born July 22, 1948, in Lima to the late Paul and Lucille (Hermiller) Spangler.  On July 8, 1972, she married William F. Morman, he preceded her in death on...

Feb 8, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023 at The Compound, 7700 St. Rt. 224, Findlay, Ohio.

Rodney L. Alt

OTTAWA – Rodney L. Alt, 56, of Ottawa, passed away at 7:37 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus surrounded by family. He...

Feb 7, 2023

Susan Lois Zimmerlee

FORT JENNINGS – Susan L. Zimmerlee, 73, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 10:07 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System.  She was born April 15, 1949 in Winchester to the late Joseph and Janice (Barrett) Johnson.  She married Steve Zimmerlee.  Though they divorced, they remained close friends over the...

Feb 7, 2023

Margaret G. Schimmoeller

FORT JENNINGS – Margaret G. Schimmoeller, 94, of  Fort Jennings, died 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Van Crest of Delphos surrounded by family. She was born June 16, 1928, in Ottoville to the late Joseph W. and Elenora (Miller) Ricker.  On May 19, 1951, she married James L. Schimmoeller, who preceded her...

Feb 6, 2023

John H. Siefer

KALIDA – John H. Siefer, 68, of Kalida, died Monday, February 6, 2023 at his residence.  He was born March 30, 1954 in Lima to the late Walter Frank and Elizabeth (Michel) Siefer. On April 3, 1976, he married Kay Kroeger, who survives in Kalida.

Other survivors include three children: Michelle Siefer,...

Feb 5, 2023

Mary Alice (Chandler) Schomaeker, 86, of Coldwater, Michigan, formerly of Ottawa, Ohio, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus while surrounded by her four daughters in her home on Sunday, February 5, 2023

Mary Alice was born February 10, 1936 to Frank and Leona (Goldi) Chandler. She graduated from Fort Jennings High School and then attended a...

Feb 2, 2023

Virgil B. Gerdeman

FORT JENNINGS – Virgil B. Gerdeman, 93, of Fort Jennings, died 5:18 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born November 26, 1929 in Fort Jennings to the late Victor and Hilda (Morman) Gerdeman. On October 27, 1954, he married Mary L. Grote, who passed away...

Feb 1, 2023

Dwight James Ordway

OAKWOOD – Dwight James Ordway, 94, of Oakwood, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on February 1, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.  He was born November 23, 1928, in Ypsilanti, MI. to the late Floyd and Inez (Porterfield) Ordway.  On January 28, 1950, he married Thelma Harvey, who survives in Oakwood.

Dwight...

Jan 28, 2023

Norma M. Phillips

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Norma M. Phillips, 80, of Glandorf OH, died 3:15pm, Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville FL.  She was born January 29, 1942, in Greensburg Township, OH to the late Alfred and Theresa (Stechschulte) Buddelmeyer.  She married Thomas Brinkman June 20, 1964, and they moved numerous times around...

Jan 28, 2023

Mildred M. Agner

OTTAWA – Mildred M. Agner, of Ottawa died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, January 28, 2023, just five days after her 97th birthday. She was born January 23, 1926 in Ottawa to the late John and Clara (Maas) Hermiller. On December 16, 1949 she married Robert E. Agner.  He died January 1, 2014....

Jan 26, 2023

Damian Carrillo

OTTAWA – Damian Carrillo, 51, of Ottawa, died Thursday, January 26, 2023.  He was born August 15, 1971 in Chamacuaro GTO Mexico to Antonio Carrillo Montalvo and Maria Auxcilio Carrillo Ruiz.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Hamler. On November 27, 1993, he married Nakia Scarberry, who survives in Ottawa.

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Jan 26, 2023

John E. Niese

LEIPSIC – John E. Niese, 70, of Leipsic, died at 10:28 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born May 10, 1952 in Lima to the late Victor and Monica (Miller) Niese.  On June 20, 1970, he married Phyllis Schnipke, who survives in Leipsic.

Other survivors...

Jan 26, 2023

Jeannette Zeisloft

OTTAWA (formerly of Leipsic) – Jeannette Zeisloft, 78, of Ottawa, formerly of  Leipsic, died at 4:15 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born December 28, 1944, in Defiance to the late Rudolph "Rudy" and Olga (Junge) Schwiebert.  On December 18, 1964, she married Dwight Zeisloft, who survives in Ottawa....

Jan 25, 2023

Denise Inez Newell

CONTINENTAL – Denise Inez Newell, 65, of Continental, died 1:32 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence.  She was born December 9, 1957, in Defiance to the late Charles and Mildred (Powell) Hunt.  On March 10, 1979, she married David Newell, who survives in Continental.

Other survivors include two sons: Dwayne...

Jan 24, 2023

James L. "Bomber" Verhoff

LIMA – James L. "Bomber" Verhoff, 64, of Lima and formerly of Kalida, died 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born July 25, 1958 in Lima to the late Joseph H. and Marjorie (Selhorst) Verhoff.

He is survived by 6 siblings:  Jerry (Deanna) Verhoff...

Jan 22, 2023

LoAnn "Annie" Burman

PANDORA - LoAnn "Annie" Burman, 85, of Pandora, died at 5:56 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluftton.  She was born on November 2, 1937 in Gilboa, to the late Clare L. and Alverta M. (Glore) Inbody.  On October 6, 1957, she married James R. Burman, who preceded her in death...

Jan 19, 2023

Lillian Lorraine "Sue" Carey

September 9, 1928 – January 19, 2023

When you read this, I will have left my earthly bonds and returned to my Heavenly Father. I will be joining my earthly father and mother, Algie and Lucille (Privette) Stringfield, my wonderful husband, Jack Carey, and my precious son, Jack Shea Carey.

Jan 17, 2023

Ruth Ann Coble

MILLER CITY – Ruth Ann Coble, 72, of Miller City, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 30, 1950 in Bluffton to the late Ralph and Viola (Kuhlman) Niese.  On July 21, 1973, she married Steve Coble, who survives in Miller City.

Other...

Jan 17, 2023

Orley Kyle Matson CLOVERDALE - Orley Kyle Matson, 83 of Cloverdale, died 12:35 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Shawnee Manor.  He was born August 16, 1939, in Dupont to the late Gerald and Lucille (Osenga) Matson.  On November 26, 1960, he married Patricia "Pat" Wannemacher and she survives in Lima. Other survivors include five children: Laurie (Gene) Knippen...

Jan 15, 2023

Wanda Lee Grant

DUPONT – Wanda Lee Grant, 82, of Dupont died 9:56 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born September 20, 1940, to the late James and Vadie (Scott) Centers.

She is survived by 5 children:  Lisa (Armando) Barraza of Ottawa, Mickey Grant of Sherwood, Karen (Brian) Kosch...