Jan 25, 2023

Denise Inez Newell

CONTINENTAL – Denise Inez Newell, 65, of Continental, died 1:32 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence.  She was born December 9, 1957, in Defiance to the late Charles and Mildred (Powell) Hunt.  On March 10, 1979, she married David Newell, who survives in Continental.

Other survivors include two sons: Dwayne...

Jan 24, 2023

James L. "Bomber" Verhoff

LIMA – James L. "Bomber" Verhoff, 64, of Lima and formerly of Kalida, died 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born July 25, 1958 in Lima to the late Joseph H. and Marjorie (Selhorst) Verhoff.

He is survived by 6 siblings:  Jerry (Deanna) Verhoff...

Jan 22, 2023

LoAnn "Annie" Burman

PANDORA - LoAnn "Annie" Burman, 85, of Pandora, died at 5:56 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluftton.  She was born on November 2, 1937 in Gilboa, to the late Clare L. and Alverta M. (Glore) Inbody.  On October 6, 1957, she married James R. Burman, who preceded her in death...

Jan 19, 2023

Lillian Lorraine "Sue" Carey

September 9, 1928 – January 19, 2023

When you read this, I will have left my earthly bonds and returned to my Heavenly Father. I will be joining my earthly father and mother, Algie and Lucille (Privette) Stringfield, my wonderful husband, Jack Carey, and my precious son, Jack Shea Carey.

Jan 17, 2023

Ruth Ann Coble

MILLER CITY – Ruth Ann Coble, 72, of Miller City, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 30, 1950 in Bluffton to the late Ralph and Viola (Kuhlman) Niese.  On July 21, 1973, she married Steve Coble, who survives in Miller City.

Other...

Jan 17, 2023

Orley Kyle Matson CLOVERDALE - Orley Kyle Matson, 83 of Cloverdale, died 12:35 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Shawnee Manor.  He was born August 16, 1939, in Dupont to the late Gerald and Lucille (Osenga) Matson.  On November 26, 1960, he married Patricia "Pat" Wannemacher and she survives in Lima. Other survivors include five children: Laurie (Gene) Knippen...

Jan 15, 2023

Wanda Lee Grant

DUPONT – Wanda Lee Grant, 82, of Dupont died 9:56 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born September 20, 1940, to the late James and Vadie (Scott) Centers.

She is survived by 5 children:  Lisa (Armando) Barraza of Ottawa, Mickey Grant of Sherwood, Karen (Brian) Kosch...

Jan 14, 2023

Brenton E. Niese

LEIPSIC – Brenton E. "Beanie Jr." Niese, 50 of Toledo, formerly of Leipsic died 3:23 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023 at University of Toledo Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 8, 1972 in Lima to the late Eugene "Beanie" and Patricia (Gerschutz) Niese.

Survivors include three siblings:...

Jan 13, 2023

William A. "Bill" Beckett

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA – William A. "Bill" Beckett, 61, of Shreveport, Louisiana, formerly of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his residence after an extended illness.  He was born December 26, 1961 in Seneca Falls, New York to the late Jack C.  and Phyllis "Joni" (Bailey) Beckett.

Bill is...

Jan 10, 2023

Martin "Rick" Lawhorn

CLOVERDALE – Martin "Rick" Lawhorn, 63, of Cloverdale passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 12:06 a.m. at his residence.  He was born on September 2, 1959, in Crestline, to James and Noma (Gilbert) Lawhorn.  His father is deceased, and his mother survives in Cloverdale.  He married Chris Dearth, who survives in Cloverdale....

Jan 7, 2023

Bernadine Marie Houck

CONTINENTAL – Bernadine Marie Houck, 98, of Continental died 11:37 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her residence.  She was born May 6, 1924, in Putnam County to the late Henry and Odelia (Miller) Bensman.  On June 2, 1948, she married Robert Houck, who died February 16, 1976.

Bernadine is survived by...

Jan 6, 2023

Lesley Emilia Rosales

LEIPSIC – Lesley Emilia Rosales, 46 of Leipsic, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital, Monroe, MI.  She was born May 30, 1976, to Mike and Lucy (Olivo) Pardo Sr.  Her father is deceased, her mother and stepfather, Abe Bermudez, survive in Leipsic.  On September 24, 2019, she married...

Jan 5, 2023

Mary C. Collier

CONTINENTAL – Mary C. Collier, 87, of Continental, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born April 13, 1935, in Lima to the late Cletus "Clete" and Florence (Nienberg) Homier.

Mary is survived by five children: Jeanie Tegenkamp of Continental, Jo (Roger) Niese...

Jan 5, 2023

John Raymond Weis

OTTAWA - John Raymond Weis, 69, a lifelong resident of Ottawa, OH, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023, with his wife and children lovingly by his side.

John was born on January 31, 1953, in Lima, OH, to the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Callawaert) Weis. From an early age, John was...

Jan 2, 2023

Shane Alan Boecker

CLOVERDALE – Shane Alan Boecker, 48, went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 2, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on August 23, 1974, in Lima, to Sandy (McDougle) Preston and George A. Boecker.

He leaves behind a daughter: Kristy Lynn Boecker of Findlay; his mother and stepfather: Sandy and...

Jan 2, 2023

JoAnn C. Averesch

OTTAWA – JoAnn C. Averesch, 80, of Ottawa passed away at 11:27 a.m., Monday January 2, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. She was born May 14, 1942 in Botkins, Ohio to the late John and Emma (Lindhaus) Kramer.  On June 10, 1967, she married Jerome "Romie" Averesch, who preceded...

Jan 2, 2023

James J. Kuhlman

OTTAWA – James J. Kuhlman, 85 of Ottawa died at 12:55 a.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born July 4, 1937, in Leipsic to the late Wilbur "Boots" and Juanita (Kihm) Kuhlman. On April 15, 1959, he married Marcia Maag.  She died February 22, 2022.

Survivors...

Jan 1, 2023

Marilyn A. Ricker

FORT JENNINGS – Marilyn A. Ricker, 71, of Fort Jennings, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her residence in Spring Hill, Florida.  She was the 4th of 16 children, born May 15, 1951 in Lima, to the late Cyril A. and Cecilia G. (Hohenbrink) Vorst Sr.  On June 16, 1973, she married...

Dec 31, 2022

Gregory C. Kaufman

ST. CLOUD, FLORIDA – Gregory C. Kaufman, 60, of St. Cloud, Florida died suddenly, Saturday, December 31, 2022 in St. Cloud.  He was born on August 26, 1962, in Lima to Ambrose and Terese (Uphaus) Kaufman. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ottawa.

Greg is also survived...

Dec 31, 2022

Richard L. Schroeder

OTTAWA – Richard L. "Dick" Schroeder, 85, of Ottawa, passed away on December 31, 2022, at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born February 27, 1937, in Napoleon to the late Edward "Ed" and Sadonna (Kimberly) Schroeder.  On June 27, 1956, in New Cleveland, he married Martha Ann "Mart" Kuhlman, who survives in Ottawa....