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.

Dec 5, 2022

Juan G. Camareno, Sr.

OTTAWA – Juan G. Camareno, Sr., 65 of Ottawa, passed away at 9:25 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital, Lima.  He was born January 24, 1957 in Pharr, Texas to the late Genaro and Maria Florestella (Enriquez) Camareno.

Survivors include his longtime girlfriend, Sheryl Okuley; five...

Dec 5, 2022

Doris Liebrecht

GLANDORF – Doris Liebrecht, 90 of Glandorf died 6:14 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2022 at her residence.  She was born August 1, 1932 in Glandorf to the late John and Mary (Rosenbauer) Hermiller.  On June 13, 1953, she married Cleo Liebrecht and he survives in Glandorf.  They had a very special bond during their 69...

Dec 4, 2022

Dennis L. Horstman

GLANDORF – Dennis L. Horstman, 67, of Glandorf, passed away at 9:25 a.m., Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.  He was born December 28, 1954 in Lima to the late Alfred and Leona (Roof) Horstman.  On September 12, 1992, he married Tricia Kirkendall, who survives in Glandorf....

Dec 2, 2022

Barbara Kay Taylor

OTTAWA – Barbara Kay Taylor, 63, of Ottawa, died 1:50 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2022 at her residence.  She was born April 10, 1959 in Bowling Green to the late Clark and Lou (Adams) Jordan.  On November 20, 1974, she married Larry E. Taylor, who preceded her death on December 29, 2013.

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Dec 1, 2022

Ryan J. Schroeder

VAN WERT - Ryan J. Schroeder was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend and went home to the Lord suddenly on December 1, 2022 at age 50 at his Van Wert residence.  He was born November 21, 1972, in Lima to Jerry and Chris (Christman) Schroeder, his parents survive in Leipsic.  On...

Dec 1, 2022

Richard O. "Dick" Wagoner, Jr.

CLOVERDALE – Richard O. "Dick" Wagoner, Jr., 74, of Cloverdale, passed away at 7:23 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1948 in Lima to Richard O. and June (Coil) Wagoner, Sr.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Delphos.  On May 24, 2001,...

Dec 1, 2022

Rosalind G. Ellerbrock

MILLER CITY – Rosalind G. Ellerbrock, 85, of Miller City, died 9:16 a.m., Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay surrounded by family.  She was born March 5, 1937, in Oakwood, to the late Bernard and Margaret (Dietrick) Carpenter.  On October 10, 1959, she married Donald Ellerbrock, who preceded her in death...