Beverly J. Coaker
Feb 14, 2026
Beverly J. Coaker
CLOVERDALE – Beverly J. Coaker, 87, of Cloverdale, died at 1:08 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born August 25, 1938, in Bucyrus to the late Byron and Genevieve (Stephenson) Southward. On September 3, 1980, she married Lawrence Coaker, who preceded her in death in September of 2018.
Survivors include...
Doris "Dee Dee" Breece
Feb 14, 2026
Doris M. “Dee Dee” (Meyer) Breece
OTTAWA – Doris M. “Dee Dee” (Meyer) Breece, 95, of Ottawa, passed away at 1:16 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born May 4, 1930, in Ottawa to the late Lawrence and Martha (Feltman) Meyer. On August 26, 1954, she married Louis A. Breece at Sts. Peter and Paul...
Joseph W. "Joe" Warnecke
Feb 14, 2026
Joseph W. “Joe” Warnecke
OTTAWA - Joseph W. “Joe” Warnecke, 72 of Ottawa, died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 22, 1953, in Lima to the late Aloysius G. and Anna Marie (Schroeder) Warnecke.
Joe is survived by three children: Luke (Rachel) Warnecke of Kalida, Stacey (Chad) Smith of Kalida and Brandy (Eric) Murphy of Oregon; 6...
Michael Lynn Moran
Feb 12, 2026
Michael Lynn Moran
CONTINENTAL – Michael Lynn Moran, lovingly known as “Dud”, 75, of Continental passed away on February 12, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 15, 1950, to the late Delbert and Norma (Huff) Moran. On February 20, 1971, he married Maureen “Jackie” Nardone, they were married for 54 years before she preceded him in death...
Felipe "Moose" Guerra, Jr.
Feb 11, 2026
Felipe “Moose” Guerra, Jr.
LEIPSIC – Felipe “Moose” Guerra, Jr., 79, of Leipsic, passed away at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born December 18, 1946, in Mission, TX to the late Felipe Sr. and Lilia (Gonzalez) Guerra. On September 25, 1965, he married Guadalupe Rocha, who preceded him in death on January 26,...
Pamela M. "Pam" Schroeder
Feb 10, 2026
Pamela M. “Pam” (Inkrott) Schroeder, RN BSN
NEW CLEVELAND - Pamela M. Schroeder, RN BSN, 63, of New Cleveland, died at 2:36 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s, Lima. She was born October 3, 1962, in Lima to the late Karl and Marilyn (Lammers) Inkrott. On November 10, 1984, she married Greg Schroeder who survives in New...
Randall M. "Randy" Schroeder
Feb 8, 2026
Randall M. “Randy” Schroeder
LEIPSIC – Randall M. “Randy” Schroeder, 70, of Leipsic, known as Rudy by friends and coworkers, passed away at 3:17 p.m., Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born April 21, 1955, in Lima to the late Ernest and Lucille (Laubenthal) Schroeder. On...
Debra E. Wyant
Feb 7, 2026
Debra E. Wyant
LEIPSIC – Debra E. Wyant, 72 of Leipsic died 3:20 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her children and lifelong friends JoAnn and David Bloom. She was born November 5, 1953, in Findlay to the late Thelma Brown. On March 10, 1979, she married James Wyant and he died December 25, 2020.
Survivors include two...
Kenneth C. Gross
Feb 6, 2026
Kenneth C. Gross
OTTOVILLE – Kenneth C. Gross, 83 of Ottoville, died 1:40 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born August 19, 1942 in Natrona, PA to the late Eugene and Myrna (Coffman) Gross.
Survivors include his longtime companion, Marge Hicks of Ottoville; a son, Ken (Jenise) Gross of Cheswick, PA; two granddaughters: Shaylin (Sarah) Matta...
Dorothy R. Bowen
Feb 5, 2026
Dorothy R. “Dort” Bowen
OTTOVILLE – Dorothy R. “Dort” Bowen, 92, of Ottoville, passed away peacefully at 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born March 18, 1933, in Fort Jennings to the late Sylvester A. and Frances A. (Gergen) Hoehn. In 1952 she married James W. Wolf, he precedes her in death.
Dorothy is survived by four children: Dennis...
Barbara Jean Wentz
Feb 5, 2026
Barbara Jean Wentz
GILBOA – Barbara Jean Wentz, 91, of Gilboa, went to be with the Lord at 2:40 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born February 14, 1934, in Leipsic to the late Charles and Mary (Dukes) Nemire. On November 30, 1952, she married Arthur Wentz, who preceded her in death on November 15,...
Franklin J. "Frank" Niese
Feb 5, 2026
Franklin J. “Frank” Niese
OTTAWA – Franklin J. “Frank” Niese, age 92, died at 6:40 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born October 3, 1933, in Leipsic to Edward and Frances (Schroeder) Niese. On October 27, 1954, he married Janice Meyer, the daughter of Harry and Odelia Meyer. After 71 years of marriage, his spouse,...
E. Stan Ferris
Feb 3, 2026
E. Stan Ferris
OAKWOOD – E. Stan Ferris, 87, of Oakwood, passed away at 4:11 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born October 28, 1938, in Paulding to the late Paul and Hazel (Kretzinger) Ferris. On June 28, 1965, he married Lydia Robbins, who survives in Oakwood.
Other survivors include two children: Kim Bartley of Oakwood...
Lester R. Geckle
Feb 1, 2026
Lester R. Geckle
CONTINENTAL - Lester R. Geckle, 62, of Continental, passed away at 6:27 a.m., Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born May 18, 1963, in Allen County to the late Clarence and Betty (Strawser) Geckle.
Survivors include five siblings: Bonnie Moore of Continental, Carolyn Ludemann of Continental, Irene (Shorty Nunez) Geckle of...
Alphonse S. Niese
Jan 31, 2026
Alphonse S. Niese
MILLER CITY – Alphonse Niese, 71, of Miller City, peacefully passed away after his battle with cancer surrounded by family at 12:55 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home in Miller City. He was born July 16, 1954, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio to the late William and Mildred (Langhals) Niese.
His survivors include three...
Judy A. Utendorf
Jan 28, 2026
Judy A. (Doll) Utendorf
OTTAWA – Judy A. (Doll) Utendorf, 64, of Ottawa, passed away at 1:39 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 4, 1961, in Lima to the late Lloyd and Marie (Huster) Doll. On September 6, 1986, she married Roger Utendorf, who survives...
Robert Gene "Bob" Geiger
Jan 27, 2026
Robert Gene “Bob” Geiger
OTTAWA – Robert Gene “Bob” Geiger, 79, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born September 22, 1946, in Bluffton to the late Francis and Mary (Core) Geiger. On May 14, 1966, he married Dianna Lynn Kline, who survives in Ottawa.
Other survivors include two children: Rhonda...
Margaret M. "Mike" Schimmoeller
Jan 27, 2026
Margaret M. “Mike” Schimmoeller
OTTAWA - Margaret M. “Mike” Schimmoeller, 91, of Ottawa, passed away at 1:07 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at The Meadows of Kalida surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 3, 1935, in Glandorf to the late John and Mary (Rosenbauer) Hermiller. On October 13, 1956, she married Felix “Flop” Fenbert, who preceded her in...
Nancy J. (Binkley) Kline
Jan 26, 2026
The family requests NO FLOWERS due to severe allergies of a family member. Memorials may be made to
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America:
http://myasthenia.org/support-the-mg-community/make-a-gift/ways-to-give/
Putnam County Cancer Assistance Program (CAP):
http://pccap.org
The Gideon's International:
https://gideons.org/donate
PANDORA - Nancy Joyce Kline, 70, of Pandora, died peacefully at 8:15 a.m., Monday, January 26, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. She was born March 5, 1955, in...
Harold C. Kahle
Jan 26, 2026
Harold C. Kahle
CLOVERDALE – Harold C. Kahle, 68, of Cloverdale, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 9, 1957, in Lima to the late Leon and Lou Ann (Webken) Kahle.
He is survived by nine siblings: Daniel Kahle of Kalida, Marcia (Bill Cornett) Kahle of KY, Joseph (Charlene) Kahle of Zanesville, Bernard (Pam) Kahle...
