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...

Dec 22, 2022

Alan Piotrowski

OTTAWA – Alan Piotrowski, 68, of Ottawa died 6:29 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Mercy Health St Rita's Medical Center.  He was born January 15, 1954 in Lima to the late Mike and Janina (Sczymkovich) Piotrowski.  On January 27, 1973, he married Debbie Frey, who survives.

Also surviving is a son, Shane...

Dec 21, 2022

Keith Alan Hall

OTTAWA, Ohio — Keith Alan Hall, 63, of Ottawa died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, while working in Bowling Green. Keith was born on Jan. 4, 1959, in Geneva, Ohio. After graduating from Pandora-Gilboa High School in 1977, he attended Ohio Northern University, where he played four years of football.

Keith...

Dec 21, 2022

Mary Kay Unverferth

KALIDA – Mary Kay Unverferth, 71, of Kalida, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born July 20, 1951 in Ottoville, to the late Lawrence and Gertrude (Bedink) Brinkman.  On May 27, 1972, she married Virgil "Rick" Unverferth, Jr. who survives in...

Dec 21, 2022

Beatrice H. Potter

OTTAWA – Beatrice H. Potter, 97, of Ottawa, passed away at 1:27 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born January 9, 1925 in Lock Haven, PA to the late Walter G. and Dorothy (Linn) Heverly.  On January 2, 1946, she married Lewis Milton "John" Potter.  He preceded her...

Dec 19, 2022

Rose A. Kleman

MILLER CITY – Rose A. Kleman, 60, of Miller City passed away at 8:19 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2022 at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born February 19, 1962, in Lima to the late Donald and Luella (Ellerbrock) Dickman.  On June 4, 1983, she married Garry Kleman, who survives in Miller City.

Dec 18, 2022

Marlene E. McClure

OAKWOOD – Marlene E. McClure, 70 of Oakwood died 6:00 a.m., Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Toledo Hospital.  She was born September 29, 1952 in Defiance to the late Vernillus and Naomi (Lehman) Taylor.  On January 24, 1973 she married Charles McClure and he survives in Oakwood.

Other survivors include two children:...

Dec 16, 2022

Mary Jane Averesch

KALIDA – Mary Jane Averesch, 83 of Kalida passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 5:47 p.m., Friday December 16, 2022 at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born February 19, 1939 in Landeck to the late Alphonse and Rosemary (Giesken) Niemeyer.  On June 20, 1959 she married Bernard Averesch.  He died June...

Dec 15, 2022

David G. "Dave" Wehri

KALIDA – David G. "Dave" Wehri, 66, of Kalida, passed away at 8:34 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Mercy Health Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. He was born July 22, 1956 in Lima to Johnny and Helen (German) Wehri. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Kalida. ...

Dec 14, 2022

Connie J. Geckle

PANDORA – Connie J. Geckle, 53, of Pandora, died at 12:27 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Liberty of Lima. She was born January 23, 1969 in Lima to the late Clarence and Betty (Strawser) Geckle.

Survivors include seven siblings: Richard (Judy) Geckle, Bonnie Moore, Carolyn Ludemann, all of Continental, Irene (Emiliano...

Dec 14, 2022

Faith A. "Zip" Bradford

OAKWOOD – Faith A. "Zip" Bradford, 76, of Oakwood, passed away at 8:27 a.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Bryan Hospital. She was born December 27, 1945 in Jackson, MI to Russell H. and Hazel (Kimball) Hubbard.  On November 21, 1964, she married Donald G. Bradford, who preceded her in death on September...

Dec 13, 2022

Jodi L. Kisseberth

FINDLAY – Jodi L. Kisseberth, 39, of Findlay, died at 2:21 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Blanchard Valley Medical Center, Findlay. She was born December 30, 1982 in Bluffton to the late David P. and Mary (Mack) Kisseberth.

Survivors include two sisters: Shawn (Mark) Maag of Ottawa and Amber (Tony) Miller...

Dec 13, 2022

Kaitlyn Zoe Schimmoeller

OTTAWA – Our heart warrior, Kaitlyn Zoe Schimmoeller, 27, of Ottawa, claimed her wings at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at her residence.  She was born on August 18, 1995, in Bluffton to Kevin Schimmoeller and Diane (Croy) Judy.  Her father survives in Ottawa, her mother and stepfather Ed Romero survive in...

Dec 13, 2022

Susan M. Harris

OAKWOOD – Susan M. Harris, of Oakwood, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at her residence.  She was born in Toledo to the late Donald and Marjorie (Smith) Price.  On March 9, 1976, she married Michael Harris, he survives in Oakwood.

Susan is also survived by a daughter: Holly Harris of...

Dec 11, 2022

Collie Ray Lambert

OAKWOOD – Collie Ray Lambert, 78, of Oakwood, passed away at 9:51 p.m. on December 11, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born April 10, 1944, in West Virginia to the late Willie and Garrnet (Porter) Lambert.  On April 29, 1967, he married Judy Wiley, who survives in Oakwood....

Dec 10, 2022

Kenneth F. Knippen

OTTOVILLE – Kenneth F. Knippen, 76 of Ottoville passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.  Kenny was born February 16, 1946 to the late Jack and Regina (Utendorf) Knippen.

On June 12, 1976, he married...

Dec 9, 2022

Daniel L. Stemen

FORT JENNINGS – Daniel L. Stemen, 87 of Ft. Jennings, passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born February 1, 1935, in Elida to the late John M. and Pauline (Hetrick) Stemen, Sr.  On September 5, 1959, he married Ann Shumaker,...

Dec 6, 2022

HAMLER – John Francis Wilhelm, 67, of Hamler, passed away at 2:21 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born July 31, 1955 in Lima to the late Harold and Mary Jane (Schwab) Wilhelm.  On August 20, 1977, he married Pam McCallister, who survives in Hamler.

Other survivors include three children: Matt (Sara)...

Dec 5, 2022

Gertrude Bidlack

OAKWOOD – Gertrude Bidlack, 95, of Oakwood, passed away at 11:42 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Otterbein, St. Mary's.  She was born March 13, 1927, in Defiance, to the late Harmon and Alice (Ruess) Schatz.  On April 10, 1948, she married Rollin Bidlack, he preceded her in death on May 3, 2007.