Jan 14, 2023

Brenton E. Niese

LEIPSIC – Brenton E. "Beanie Jr." Niese, 50 of Toledo, formerly of Leipsic died 3:23 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023 at University of Toledo Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 8, 1972 in Lima to the late Eugene "Beanie" and Patricia (Gerschutz) Niese.

Survivors include three siblings:...

Jan 13, 2023

William A. "Bill" Beckett

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA – William A. "Bill" Beckett, 61, of Shreveport, Louisiana, formerly of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his residence after an extended illness.  He was born December 26, 1961 in Seneca Falls, New York to the late Jack C.  and Phyllis "Joni" (Bailey) Beckett.

Bill is...

Jan 10, 2023

Martin "Rick" Lawhorn

CLOVERDALE – Martin "Rick" Lawhorn, 63, of Cloverdale passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 12:06 a.m. at his residence.  He was born on September 2, 1959, in Crestline, to James and Noma (Gilbert) Lawhorn.  His father is deceased, and his mother survives in Cloverdale.  He married Chris Dearth, who survives in Cloverdale....

Jan 7, 2023

Bernadine Marie Houck

CONTINENTAL – Bernadine Marie Houck, 98, of Continental died 11:37 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her residence.  She was born May 6, 1924, in Putnam County to the late Henry and Odelia (Miller) Bensman.  On June 2, 1948, she married Robert Houck, who died February 16, 1976.

Bernadine is survived by...

Jan 6, 2023

Lesley Emilia Rosales

LEIPSIC – Lesley Emilia Rosales, 46 of Leipsic, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital, Monroe, MI.  She was born May 30, 1976, to Mike and Lucy (Olivo) Pardo Sr.  Her father is deceased, her mother and stepfather, Abe Bermudez, survive in Leipsic.  On September 24, 2019, she married...

Jan 5, 2023

Mary C. Collier

CONTINENTAL – Mary C. Collier, 87, of Continental, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born April 13, 1935, in Lima to the late Cletus "Clete" and Florence (Nienberg) Homier.

Mary is survived by five children: Jeanie Tegenkamp of Continental, Jo (Roger) Niese...

Jan 5, 2023

John Raymond Weis

OTTAWA - John Raymond Weis, 69, a lifelong resident of Ottawa, OH, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023, with his wife and children lovingly by his side.

John was born on January 31, 1953, in Lima, OH, to the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Callawaert) Weis. From an early age, John was...

Jan 2, 2023

Shane Alan Boecker

CLOVERDALE – Shane Alan Boecker, 48, went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 2, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on August 23, 1974, in Lima, to Sandy (McDougle) Preston and George A. Boecker.

He leaves behind a daughter: Kristy Lynn Boecker of Findlay; his mother and stepfather: Sandy and...

Jan 2, 2023

JoAnn C. Averesch

OTTAWA – JoAnn C. Averesch, 80, of Ottawa passed away at 11:27 a.m., Monday January 2, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. She was born May 14, 1942 in Botkins, Ohio to the late John and Emma (Lindhaus) Kramer.  On June 10, 1967, she married Jerome "Romie" Averesch, who preceded...

Jan 2, 2023

James J. Kuhlman

OTTAWA – James J. Kuhlman, 85 of Ottawa died at 12:55 a.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born July 4, 1937, in Leipsic to the late Wilbur "Boots" and Juanita (Kihm) Kuhlman. On April 15, 1959, he married Marcia Maag.  She died February 22, 2022.

Survivors...

Jan 1, 2023

Marilyn A. Ricker

FORT JENNINGS – Marilyn A. Ricker, 71, of Fort Jennings, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her residence in Spring Hill, Florida.  She was the 4th of 16 children, born May 15, 1951 in Lima, to the late Cyril A. and Cecilia G. (Hohenbrink) Vorst Sr.  On June 16, 1973, she married...

Dec 31, 2022

Gregory C. Kaufman

ST. CLOUD, FLORIDA – Gregory C. Kaufman, 60, of St. Cloud, Florida died suddenly, Saturday, December 31, 2022 in St. Cloud.  He was born on August 26, 1962, in Lima to Ambrose and Terese (Uphaus) Kaufman. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ottawa.

Greg is also survived...

Dec 31, 2022

Richard L. Schroeder

OTTAWA – Richard L. "Dick" Schroeder, 85, of Ottawa, passed away on December 31, 2022, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born February 27, 1937, in Napoleon to the late Edward "Ed" and Sadonna (Kimberly) Schroeder.  On June 27, 1956, in New Cleveland, he married Martha Ann "Mart" Kuhlman, who survives in Ottawa....

Dec 31, 2022

Gladys E. Restle

LEIPSIC – Gladys E. Restle, 84, of Leipsic, passed away at 10:50 p.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born January 7, 1938, in Kenton to the late Glenn N. and Hester (Wilcox) Willeke. On December 27, 1959, she married James I. Restle, who preceded her in death on...

Dec 29, 2022

Linda K. Smith Nierman

MARYSVILLE, formerly of OTTAWA – Linda K. Smith Nierman, 79, of Marysville formerly of Ottawa, died 11:52 a.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022, at ProMedica Hospice, Dublin.  She was born July 12, 1943, in Continental to the late Lester and Irene (Switzer) Aldrich.

Linda is survived by a very special friend Michael...

Dec 28, 2022

Sue Ann Olmsted

COLUMBUS, IN – Sue Ann Olmsted, 92, of Columbus, IN, passed away at 1:25 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. She was born March 28, 1930, in Seymour, IN, to the late Ivan R. and Lenora (Nichter) Love.  On April 11, 1952, she married James Olmsted, who preceded...

Dec 27, 2022

Bradley G. Kirkendall

LEIPSIC – Bradley G. Kirkendall, 52, of Leipsic, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his residence.  He was born December 22, 1970, in Defiance to Craig and Elaine K. (Sonnenberg) Kirkendall, who survive in Leipsic.

Other survivors include three children: Abbi L. Kirkendall, Zakary P. Kirkendall and Haley M. Kirkendall; three grandchildren:...

Dec 23, 2022

Richard Miler

OAKWOOD – Richard Miler, 64, of Oakwood, passed away at 6:22 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Mercy Health Defiance Hospital.  He was born July 16, 1958, in Defiance to the late Harmon and Janet (Zedaker) Miler.

Richard is survived by significant other: Brandy (Townley) Miler of Oakwood; three children: Richard (Ashley)...

Dec 23, 2022

Dennis Lee "Buckwheat" McCollum

KALIDA - Dennis Lee "Buckwheat" McCollum, 62, of Kalida, died at home on Friday, December 23, 2022.  He was born on February 6, 1960, in Lima to Robert and Donna (Shirey) McCollum.  His father precedes him in death, his mother survives in Kalida.  On October 16, 1982, Denny married Marilyn Fortman, his high...

Dec 22, 2022

Paul B. "Smiley" Schulte

GLANDORF – Paul B. "Smiley" Schulte, 78, of Glandorf, passed away at 10:13 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 28, 1944 in Kalida to the late Frank and Freda (Edelbrock) Schulte.  On November 14, 1970, he married Linda M. Kahle, she...