Alfonso Mata
Jan 24, 2026
Alfonso Mata
LEIPSIC – Alfonso Mata, 77, of Leipsic, passed away at 3:27 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at South Texas Heart System, McCallen, TX. He was born August 2, 1948, in Edcouch, TX to the late Jesus and Camilla (Sanchez) Mata. On March 11, 1967, he married Sara Acevedo, who preceded him in death on April 25, 2025.
Survivors include seven...
Kathleen E. Kleman
Jan 23, 2026
Kathleen E. Kleman
OTTAWA – Kathleen E. Kleman, 77, of Ottawa, died at 9:50 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born December 30, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Daniel and Lucille (Scherler) Marcinko. On February 17, 1972, she married Leroy Kleman and he survives in Findlay.
Other survivors include two sons: Paul (Lizabeth) Kleman...
Beth Ann Schroeder
Jan 23, 2026
Beth Ann Schroeder
TOLEDO (formerly of Leipsic) – Beth Ann Schroeder, 39, of Toledo (formerly of Leipsic), passed away at 7:42 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born January 16, 1987, in Troy, Ohio to Patrick and Gwen (Schroeder) Schroeder. They both survive in Leipsic.
Other survivors include her brother, Bruce Schroeder of Leipsic; three sisters: Kelly, Kaitlin and Elyse Schroeder,...
Charles Howard "Chuck" Miller
Jan 23, 2026
Charles Howard Miller
FINDLAY - Charles Howard Miller, age 81, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, January 23, 2026, at The OSU James Cancer Hospital following a brief battle with leukemia. He was born October 19, 1944, in Warren, Ohio, to Marion E. (Costello) Miller, age 26, and Charles Henry Miller, age 24.
Charles was known as “Chuck” or “Charlie” to...
Mark L. Dirr
Jan 18, 2026
Mark L. Dirr
OAKWOOD – Mark L. Dirr, 66, of Oakwood, passed away at 10:38 a.m., Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Park View Care Center, Edgerton. He was born October 6, 1959, in Defiance to the late Alonzo and Marjorie (Franzdorf) Dirr.
He is survived by two children: Jennifer (Phillip) Spangler and Katie Dirr, both of Oakwood; two grandchildren: Lucy and Lilly;...
Joan A. Howell
Jan 18, 2026
Joan A. Howell
CONTINENTAL – Joan A. Howell, 85, of Continental, passed away at 12:32 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born September 23, 1940, in Dupont to the late Marvin and Elvera (Brinkman) Dangler. On July 26, 1958, she married Rolland “Tootie” Howell of Continental, he preceded her in death on March 1,...
Rick G. Shisler
Jan 17, 2026
Rick G. Shisler
OAKWOOD – Rick G. Shisler, 63, of Oakwood, passed away at 6:21 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. He was born April 25, 1962, in Lima to the late Nolan “Tucker” and LaDonna (Dimmock) Shisler.
He is survived by a brother, Nick Shisler of Oakwood; an uncle, Jack Shisler of Oakwood; and many cousins and friends.
In...
Richard Kohls
Jan 17, 2026
Richard Kohls
NEW CLEVELAND – Richard Kohls, 90, of New Cleveland, passed away at 2:28 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born July 6, 1935, in Ottawa to the late Neil and Mary (Recker) Kohls. On June 20, 1959, he married Joann Gerdeman in Glandorf. They were married 66 wonderful years.
Richard is survived by his...
Robert J. "Bob" Kabbaz
Jan 16, 2026
Robert Joseph “Bob” Kabbaz
HILLIARD, Formerly of OTTAWA - Robert Joseph Kabbaz, of Hilliard, formerly of Ottawa, known to his friends as "Bob," passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. After a long and courageous battle, he is finally at peace.
He was born on June 28, 1951, in Orange, New Jersey, Bob was the...
Irma D. Kahle
Jan 15, 2026
Irma D. Kahle
KALIDA – Irma D. Kahle, 89, of Kalida, passed away at 2:11 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born January 20, 1936, in Kalida to the late Lawrence and Loretta (Quinn) Unverferth. On May 30, 1956, she married Ron Kahle, Sr., he survives in Kalida.
Irma is also survived by three children: Linda Remlinger, Bruce (Linda) Kahle...
Sara Elizabeth Ruhe
Jan 14, 2026
Sara Elizabeth Ruhe
OTTAWA – Sara Elizabeth Ruhe, 72, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born September 13, 1953, in Lima to the late Robert A. and Mary Rose (Leahy) Fawcett, Sr. She was formerly married to Allen Ruhe.
Sara is survived by a daughter: Kari Morgan; granddaughter: Maci Morgan; siblings: Robert (Brenda)...
Richard Merwin "Dick" Cass
Jan 12, 2026
Richard Merwin “Dick” Cass
LEIPSIC – Richard Merwin “Dick” Cass, 95, of Leipsic, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born December 16, 1930, in Bellevue, Ohio to the late Willard C. Sr. and Hetta F. (Geren) Cass. On December 26, 1970, he married Judy Scott, who preceded him in death. On...
Rose Ann Clara Kaufman
Jan 12, 2026
Rose Ann Clara (Gerten) Kaufman
GLANDORF – Rose Ann Clara (Gerten) Kaufman, 77, of Glandorf, passed away at 4:08 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 23, 1948, in Lima to the late John and Rita (Hanneman) Gerten. On July 11, 1970, she married Kenneth L. Kaufman, married 55 years, who...
Mildred V. "Millie" Beining
Jan 12, 2026
Mildred V. “Millie” Beining
OTTOVILLE – Mildred V. “Millie” Beining, 99, of Ottoville, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born June 30, 1926, in Landeck to the late August and Anna (Krietemeyer) Beckman. On May 8, 1948, she married Adolph “Ottie” Beining of Ottoville, he preceded her in death on...
Kenneth E. "Sam" Decker
Jan 12, 2026
Kenneth E. “Sam” Decker
KALIDA – Kenneth E. “Sam” Decker, 82, of Kalida, passed away peacefully at 11:19 a.m., Monday, January 12, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 7, 1943, in Kalida to the late Bill and Florence “Bonnie” (Hadding) Decker. On May 1, 1965, he married Eileen F. Buss, who preceded him in...
Joan Karhoff
Jan 11, 2026
Joan Karhoff
GLANDORF – Joan Karhoff, 68 of Glandorf died 3:47 a.m., Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1957, in Lima to the late Thomas and Edna (Recker) Riepenhoff. On April 24, 1982, she married Dennis Karhoff and he survives in Glandorf.
Other survivors include two daughters: Jennifer Karhoff and Rachel...
Barbara Bidlack
Jan 10, 2026
Barbara L. (Streicher) Bidlack
CONTINENTAL – Barbara L. (Streicher) Bidlack, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. She was born on March 26, 1933, in Continental, Ohio, to Otis and Florence (Dellinger) Brower.
Barbara was a lifelong resident of Continental and was deeply rooted in the community she loved. She graduated from Continental High School in 1951, earned her undergraduate...
Anne Heitmeyer
Jan 10, 2026
Anne Heitmeyer
COLUMBUS GROVE – Anne Heitmeyer, 85, of Columbus Grove passed away 5:17 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at The Meadows of Kalida surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 21, 1940, in Lima to the late Lee and Mary Margaret (Wellman) Hixenbaugh. On May 5, 1962, she married Eugene “Gene” Heitmeyer, and he survives in Columbus Grove.
Other...
Timothy Robert Landwehr
Jan 9, 2026
Timothy Robert Landwehr
FT. JENNINGS – Timothy Robert Landwehr, 53 of Ft. Jennings died 8:00 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born September 27, 1972, in Lima to Jerome and Dorothy (Birkemeier) Landwehr. His father is deceased. His mother survives in Ottoville. On March 16, 1996, he married Annette Buss and she...
Mary Theresa Warren
Jan 8, 2026
Mary Theresa Warren
LEIPSIC – Mary Theresa Warren, 92, of Leipsic, passed away at 3:43 a.m., Thursday, January 8, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born March 5, 1933, in Greensburg Township, Putnam County, Ohio to the late Albert and Catherine (Horstman) Verhoff. She married Alfred Schnipke, they divorced. She then married Elden Hazelton; he preceded her in death...
