Sep 16, 2025

Ruth A. Frankart

LEIPSIC – Ruth A. Frankart, 91, of Leipsic, passed peacefully at 8:50 a.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born April 29, 1934, in Paulding County to the late John M. and Ada E. (Buchman) Kwascigroh. On August 1, 1953, she married Larry R. Frankart, Sr. at St. Joseph...

Sep 14, 2025

Florence A. (Hermiller) Schroeder

LEIPSIC - Florence A. "Flossie" Schroeder, 97, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born on September 1, 1928, in Glandorf to the late John and Mary (Rosenbauer) Hermiller.  On October 26, 1950, she married Thaddeus Schroeder who preceded her in death...

Sep 13, 2025

Brian E. Ellerbrock

OTTAWA - Brian E. Ellerbrock, 64, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born October 5, 1960, in Lima to the late Thomas and Norma (Vennekotter) Ellerbrock.  On December 12, 2005, he married Diana Hockenberry, she survives in Ottawa.

Brian...

Sep 13, 2025

Norman P. "Norm" Schimmoeller

FT. JENNINGS – Norm Schimmoeller, 94, of Ft. Jennings, Ohio, died at 8:00 p.m. on September 13, 2025, at the Meadows of Kalida, surrounded by his loving family.

Norm was born in Ft. Jennings, to the late Lawrence and Ida Louise (Kaverman) Schimmoeller. On June 25, 1955 he married Margaret "Mickie"...

Sep 11, 2025

Richard C. Nartker

OTTAWA – Richard C. Nartker, 59, of Ottawa, passed away at 9:36 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born July 30, 1966, in Lima to the late William and Marilyn (Seimet) Nartker.

He is survived by two siblings: Katy (Kevin) Maag of...

Sep 11, 2025

Barbara A. Birmingham

OTTAWA (formerly of Cincinnati) – Barbara A. Birmingham, 83, of Ottawa, passed away at 11:19 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born November 6, 1941, in Cincinnati to the late John and Cornelia (Cronin) Mulvey. On February 4, 1967, she married William Birmingham, who preceded her in...

Sep 10, 2025

JoAnn Kahle, OFS

KALIDA – JoAnn Kahle, OFS, 60, of Kalida, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.  She was born August 26, 1965, in Lima to Donald and Alice (Clement) Kahle, her father is deceased, her mother survives in Kalida.

JoAnn is survived by three siblings: Jerry (Noralu) Kahle of Pandora, Lori Kahle of...

Sep 10, 2025

Patricia A. Roberts

OTTAWA – Patricia A. Roberts, 88, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born on April 3, 1937, in Putnam County to the late Wilbur and Frances (Eberle) White. On August 3, 1957, she married Richard Roberts, who preceded her in death on April 8,...

Sep 9, 2025

Dennis L. "Frog" Warniment

OTTAWA  - Dennis L. "Frog" Warniment, 77, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:26 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born March 8, 1948, in Lima to the late Melvin and Rose (Kuhlman) Warniment. On November 14, 1968, he married Shirley Westrick, who survives in Ottawa.

Sep 6, 2025

Joey A. Diemer

LEIPSIC – Joey A. Diemer, 47, of Leipsic, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 30, 1978, in Bowling Green to James and Judy (Botjer) Diemer. His father preceded him death and his mother survives in Leipsic.

Other survivors include his two daughters: Macayla (Trevor...

Sep 3, 2025

Jean A. Killen

GLANDORF – Jean A. Killen, 75, of Glandorf, passed away at 1:51 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 19, 1950, in Findlay to the late Albert and Annabell (Casper) Doersam. On January 17, 1975, she married Larry Killen, who survives in Glandorf....

Sep 1, 2025

Almira Eleanor Carder

CONTINENTAL – Almira Eleanor Carder, 96, of Continental, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born December 8, 1928, in Putnam County to the late Jay W. and Esther (Kirkendall) Troyer.  On September 26, 1956, she married Donald Lee Carder, who preceded her in...

Aug 31, 2025

Carsen Philip Perl

November 21, 2003 – August 31, 2025

OAKWOOD - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Carsen Philip Perl, a kind and remarkable young man who was loved by so many. Carsen was born on November 21, 2003, to Jennifer (Pessefall) and the late Philip Perl. He grew...

Aug 27, 2025

Louis P. Laubenthal, Sr.

LEIPSIC – Louis P. Laubenthal, Sr., 80, of Leipsic, passed away at 8:31 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 17, 1945, in Ottawa to the late Lawrence W. and Rose (Kuhbander) Laubenthal. On June 5, 1965, he married Sharon Berger, who survives in Leipsic.

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Aug 25, 2025

P. Dennis Shook

KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA – P. Dennis Shook, 79, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 8, 1946, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Theodore and Vesta (High) Shook.  On May 9, 1968, he married Marie Nienberg, who survives in Kendallville, Indiana....

Aug 24, 2025

Steven J. "Massy" Niese

LEIPSIC – Steven J. "Massy" Niese, 65 of Leipsic, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his residence.  He was born February 14, 1960, in Lima to Eugene and Helen (Schmenk) Niese, his father is deceased, his mother survives in Leipsic.  On April 1, 2002, he married Deborah Sutherland, she survives in...

Aug 24, 2025

Tim J. Ford

OTTAWA  - Tim J. Ford, age 70 of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 24, 2025.  He was born on October 29, 1954, in Kenton to the late Nelliemae Hite Ford. He graduated from Upper Scioto Valley High School in 1972.

Tim married the love of his life, Sherri...

Aug 23, 2025

Dennis "Denny" Michelsen

LEIPSIC – We celebrate the life of Dennis "Denny" Michelsen who passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, a few weeks shy of his 85th birthday, at The Meadows of Leipsic.

Denny is survived by his loving wife of 42 years: Norma; children: Barbara (Dennis) Zimmerman, Suzanne (Gene) Powell and Mark (Carol)...

Aug 22, 2025

Leon Theodore Kaufman

OTTOVILLE – Leon Theodore Kaufman, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at his son's home.  Leon was born on July 14, 1934 in Leipsic, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Esther Kaufman.  On May 9, 1959 he married the late Marilyn (Hazelton) Kaufman, who passed away in 2019.

Leon...

Aug 22, 2025

Robert Gene Carr

OTTAWA – Robert Gene Carr was born July 10, 1942, to Donald and Arlene (Rempfer) Carr in DeKalb, Illinois, and went to meet his savior on Friday August 22, 2025.  Bob graduated from DeKalb High School, DeKalb, Illinois in June of 1960 and left the next day for the Army.  He served in Germany...