Mar 16, 2023

Terry L. Sigler

OTTAWA - Terry L Sigler, 63, was called up to the field of dreams after a fearless battle with a rare leukemia on March 16, 2023, at 10:33am. He was born on August 27, 1959, to Donald and Ruth (Warner) Sigler, both precede him in death. On October 17, 1981, he married the love...

Mar 15, 2023

David A. Ricker

OTTOVILLE - David A. Ricker, 73, of Ottoville, passed away at 3:21 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born June 24, 1949, in Lima, to the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Epping) Ricker.  On July 12, 1969, he married Connie Heitmeyer, she survives in Ottoville.

Mar 14, 2023

Helen M. Wehri

FORT JENNINGS – Helen M. Wehri, 87, of Fort Jennings, died 11:14 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born May 2, 1935 in Fort Jennings to the late George and Loretta (Neidert) German.  On October 1, 1955, she married Johnny Wehri. He preceded her in death on...

Mar 13, 2023

Janice Ann Stechschulte

KALIDA – Janice Ann Stechschulte, 59, of Kalida, passed away in her sleep at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023. Janice was born on June 20, 1963 to the late Robert and Jo Ann (Clark) Brinkman. She married her "Lovey", Luke Stechschulte on December 10, 1988. He preceded her in death on October...

Mar 13, 2023

Richard "Dick" Ricker

FORT JENNINGS – Richard "Dick" Ricker, 96, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 9:52 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  He was born July 24, 1926, in Fort Jennings to the late Sigmund and Clara (Meier) Ricker.  On August 20, 1949, he married Norene P. Rahrig, she survives in Fort...

Mar 13, 2023

Dorothy Edna von der Embse

KALIDA - Dorothy Edna von der Embse, 92, of Kalida died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2023 at her home with family present.  She was born May 4, 1930 in Kalida to the late August and Eleanora (Westbeld) Verhoff.   She married her husband of 65 years, Norman von der Embse, on...

Mar 11, 2023

Cecelia "Dorothy" Klausing

OTTAWA – Cecelia "Dorothy" Klausing, 95, of Ottawa, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born April 29, 1927, in Leipsic to the late Ben and Helen (Kottenbrock) Brinkman. On July, 24, 1948, she married Alfred Klausing Jr., who preceded her in death on...

Mar 11, 2023

Nancy Kemp Kistler

GLANDORF- Nancy Kemp Kistler, 76, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita's in Lima.  She was born to Arthur and Janet (Bussard) Kemp on November 24, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio.  Nancy attended Fairview High School in Dayton and continued friendships with many classmates through social media.  She often spoke of her...

Mar 10, 2023

Roger E. Bradford

OAKWOOD – Roger E. Bradford, 76, of Oakwood, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at his residence.  He was born October 21, 1946, in Defiance to the late Earl and Thelma (Dimock) Bradford.  On June 8, 1968, he married Barbara J. Baldwin, she preceded him in death on August 30, 2018.

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Mar 8, 2023

Connie Louise Koester

January 2, 1928-March 8, 2023

OTTOVILLE – Connie L. Koester, age 95, former resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died peacefully, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones. Connie was born on January 2, 1928, in Ottoville to the late Anthony and...

Mar 7, 2023

Theresa A. Macke

OTTAWA – Theresa A. Macke, 81, of Ottawa, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 23, 1941, in Lima to the late Louis H. and Anne (Mura) Macke.

Survivors include two sisters: Marilyn McCann of Scotland and Barbara Macke of Lima; one sister-in-law, Miriam Macke of Mansfield;...

Mar 7, 2023

Thomas R. "Russ" Nienberg

GLANDORF – Thomas R. "Russ" Nienberg, 75, of Glandorf, passed away at 2:48 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born April 30, 1947 in Lima to the late Thomas H. and Mildred (Fischer) Nienberg. On July 12, 1969, he married Barbara Roof, who survives...

Mar 5, 2023

Gregory Louis Troyer

OAKWOOD – Gregory Louis Troyer, 61 of Oakwood passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his residence.  He was born December 18, 1961, in Defiance to John and Linda (Stuckey) Troyer, his father is deceased, and his mother survives in Oakwood.  On April 29, 1988, he married Brenda Arend, who...

Mar 2, 2023

Paul A. Bensman

OTTAWA – Paul A. Bensman, 78, of Ottawa died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his residence.  He was born July 20, 1944 in Lima to the late Alfred and Rosemary (Hershey) Bensman.  On May 8, 1965, he married JoAnn M. Schreiber, who preceded him in death on March 14, 2007.

He is...

Mar 1, 2023

Gia Dana Verhoff

KALIDA -  Gia Dana Verhoff was born at 9:20 a.m. on March 1st, 2023, was baptized and then passed away at 10:18 a.m.  She is the precious angel of Tyler and Jenna (Schroeder) Verhoff, of Kalida.

She is also survived by her grandparents:  Glenn and Cindy Schroeder of Ottawa and Ted and...

Mar 1, 2023

Mary Theresa Kahle

MILLER CITY – Mary Theresa Kahle, 80, of Miller City, passed away at 4:08 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born December 8, 1942, in Lima to the late Henry and Irene (Langhals) Kahle.

Mary is survived by a brother: LeRoy (Bonnie)...

Mar 1, 2023

Evelyn M. Palte

GLANDORF – Evelyn M. Palte, 89, of Glandorf, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by family.  She was born October 21, 1933 in Glandorf to the late Raymond J. and Helen L. (Kern) Schroeder. On November 21, 1951, she married William H. Palte, who preceded...

Feb 27, 2023

Brian K. Schroeder

KALIDA – Brian K. Schroeder, 47, of Kalida, died on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf. He was born November 19, 1975 in Lima to Alan and Janice (Maag) Schroeder.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Ft. Jennings.  On August 12, 2005, he married Denise A....

Feb 27, 2023

Andrea L. Renner

OTTAWA - Andrea L. Renner,45, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.  She was born December 5, 1977, in Lima to Stephen and Linda (Moening) Nienberg, who survive in Ottawa. Andrea had been married to Trenton Renner; he survives in Columbus Grove.

She is also survived by three children: Haley...

Feb 27, 2023

Alice M. Rippetoe

CONTINENTAL – Alice M. Rippetoe, 90, of Continental, passed away at 1:25 a.m., Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born December 31, 1932 in Dupont to the late Andrew and Mabel (Etter) Swicker. On April 10, 1954, she married James E. Rippetoe, who preceded her in death on April...