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Teresa D. Keezer
Mar 18, 2026
Teresa D. Keezer
DEFIANCE – Teresa D. Keezer, 69 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Menasha, Wisconsin. She was born July 18, 1956, in Paulding to the late Andrew and Helene (Rhees) Lee. On May 1, 1976, she married Jerry E. Keezer, he preceded her in death on October 9, 2023.
Teresa is survived...
Renee Michelle Cross
Mar 17, 2026
Renee Michelle Cross
CONTINENTAL – Renee Michelle Cross, 28, of Continental, passed away at 3:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. She was born November 18, 1997, in Van Wert, and raised by Charles Morris and Jackie Cross.
Renee is survived by her fiancé: Sean McBride; and half-siblings: Charlotte Gracinno, Brandy “JoJo” Moneer, Kevin Moneer,...
Lee Michael Schumaker
Mar 17, 2026
Lee Michael Schumaker
OTTAWA – Lee Michael Schumaker, 21, of Ottawa, OH, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born December 29, 2004, in Coldwater, OH, to Michael and Jill (Karhoff) Schumaker.
Lee was a big guy with an even bigger heart. He had an ornery smile, a twinkle in his eye, and a joyful laugh that lit up the...
Bobby Joe Risner, Sr.
Mar 14, 2026
Bobby Joe “Rabbit” Risner, Sr.
GROVER HILL – Bobby Joe “Rabbit” Risner, Sr., 62, of Grover Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Paulding County Hospital. He was born April 3, 1963, to the late Ishmal and Thelma Jean (Auxier) Risner.
Bobby is survived by three sons: Bobby Risner, Jr. of Defiance, Monty Risner of Oakwood, and Cory Joe...
Karen Ann (Kindle) Frey
Mar 11, 2026
Published as a courtesy by Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home. For questions, please call or text Kathleen Weiss at 301-802-6250.
For flowers or donations, please deliver to New Creation Lutheran Church, Ottawa on April 9, 2026.
Karen Ann (Kindle) Frey
Karen Ann (Kindle) Frey passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida at the age of 63. She was born on March 21,...
Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Fackler) Carnahan
Mar 10, 2026
Sandra Kay “Sandy” (Fackler) Carnahan
OTTAWA – Sandra Kay “Sandy” (Fackler) Carnahan, 81, of Ottawa, passed away at 7:24 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her residence. She was born October 30, 1944, in Leipsic to the late Clarence and Blanche (Chaney) Fackler.
She was the proud mother of six children, four are surviving: Linda (Ron) Pavel of Leipsic, Bobby Carnahan of...
Patricia Ann Craft
Mar 9, 2026
Patricia Ann Craft
KETTERING, OHIO - Patricia Ann Craft, age 86, of Kettering, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born April 12, 1939 to the late Clyde Hector and Dallas Gertrude (Fenstermaker) Hector.
Pat is survived by her husband, Tom Craft, who she married on August 29, 1992. She is also survived by her daughter, Terri (Alan) Rayle; son, Scott...
Johnny James Alvarado
Mar 8, 2026
Johnny James Alvarado
CONTINENTAL – Johnny James Alvarado, 57, of Continental, died 4:40 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Mercy Heath St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born February 13, 1969, in Lima to Pete and Minnie (Hernandez) Alvarado. His father is deceased. His mother survives in Continental.
Other survivors include siblings: Dave Alvarado of Marion, Paul (Julie) Alvarado of Houston,...
Cristela A. Hinojosa
Mar 7, 2026
Cristela A. Hinojosa
LEIPSIC – Cristela A. Hinojosa, 87, of Leipsic, died 4:20 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born September 30, 1938 in Rockport, TX to the late Dionicio and Filomena (Flores) Alafa. On March 12, 1955 she married Juan J. Hinojosa. He died November 2, 2013.
Survivors include four children: Jose A. (Michela) Hinojosa...
Marcia A. Lammers
Mar 7, 2026
Marcia A. Lammers
OTTAWA – Marcia A. Lammers, 81, of Ottawa, died 2:25 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born June 8, 1944, in Lima to the late Elmer and Alice (Odenweller) Fortman. On October 7, 1967, she married Roger Lammers and he survives in Ottawa.
Other survivors include two children: James (Joyce) Lammers of Britton,...
Ronald E. Burgei
Mar 7, 2026
Ronald Edward Burgei
CLOVERDALE – Ronald Edward Burgei, 80, of Cloverdale, passed away at 12:36 a.m. on March 7, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born August 18, 1945, in Cloverdale to the late Leo W. and Ladonna C. (Schnipke) Burgei. On September 4, 1965, he married Donna Jean Burkhart, she survives in Cloverdale.
Ron is also...
Ruth Ann Stechschulte
Mar 5, 2026
Ruth Ann Stechschulte
OTTAWA – Ruth Ann Stechschulte, 84, of Ottawa, died at 10:58 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Taylor Place in Findlay. She was born April 14, 1941, in Continental to the late Paul and Mabel (Bauer) Marriott. Ruth Ann was first married to Harold “Harry” Brinkman, with whom she had two sons, Joel and Jon-Paul. Together they both...
Dayanna Esmeralda Sanchez Morales
Mar 5, 2026
Dayanna Esmeralda Sanchez-Morales
LEIPSIC - Dayanna Esmeralda Sanchez-Morales, 3 years old, of Leipsic, passed away at 4:08 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born February 13, 2023, in Toledo to Angel Gabriel Sanchez Ruiz and Oralia Morales Sanchez. Her parents survive in Leipsic.
Other survivors include three siblings: Reyna, Wendy, and Yenifer Sanchez-Morales, all at home; an...
Ruth H. Quinn
Mar 3, 2026
Ruth H. Quinn
GLANDORF – Ruth H. Quinn, 96, of Glandorf, passed away at 9:10 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born July 15, 1929, in Ottawa to the late Henry and Ruth (Wilson) Stover. On August 9, 1952, she married Richard “Dick” Quinn, who preceded her in death on September 5,...
Barbara L. Winchester
Mar 2, 2026
Barbara L. Winchester
OAKWOOD – Barbara L. Winchester, 74, of Oakwood, passed away at 10:22 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. She was born April 4, 1951, in Lansing, MI to the late L. D. Earl and Eva (Barton) Pierce. On July 14, 1969, she married Donald A. Winchester, who preceded her in death...
Angela A. Maag
Mar 2, 2026
Angela A. Maag
OTTAWA – Angela A. Maag, 89, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:25 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born September 4, 1936, in Kalida to the late Hugo and Magdalena (Buss) Schroeder. On September 4, 1954, she married Adelbert H. Maag, who preceded her in death on January 23, 2012.
Survivors include 4...
Carl E. Kent
Mar 1, 2026
Carl E. Kent
CONTINENTAL – Carl E. Kent, 82, of Continental, passed away at 12:01 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Glenn Park Senior Living Community, Defiance. He was born January 3, 1944, in Hartsburg, Ohio to the late Glenn and Nevah (Miller) Kent. On July 11, 1970, he married th loveof his life, Brenda Crawford, in Columbia City, IN. She...
Virgil Ferd Miller
Mar 1, 2026
Virgil Ferd Miller
OTTOVILLE – Virgil Ferd Miller, 87, of Ottoville, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 22, 1939, in Wetzel to the late Steve and Mary (Weber) Miller. On May 19, 1962, he married Judy Martz, she preceded him in death on April 9, 2014.
Virgil is survived by four children: Lori (Rick)...
Colletta J. Cunningham
Feb 27, 2026
COLLETTA J. CUNNINGHAM
LEIPSIC - Colletta J. Cunningham, 65, of Leipsic, passed away at 4:46 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2026, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay. She was born June 7, 1960, in Lima to the late Patrick F. and Evelyn L. (McClish) Kuhbander. On February 24, 1979, she married Vernon Cunningham, who preceded her in death on October 8, 2009.
She is survived...
Randall Joseph "Randy" Honigford
Feb 26, 2026
Randall “Randy” Joseph Honigford
OTTOVILLE - Randall "Randy" Joseph Honigford, age 60, went home to the Lord, unexpectedly on February 26th, 2026, at Mercy Health - Putnam County Emergency Services in Glandorf. He was born on January 29, 1966 in Lima, to the late Gerald and Carol (Spieles) Honigford. On December 6, 1985, he married his high school sweetheart and love...

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