Debra K. Stahl-Leverton
Dec 24, 2025
Debra K. Stahl-Leverton
MELROSE - Debra K. Stahl-Leverton, age 72, loving mother to four daughters, and wife to husband James “Jim” Leverton, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Deb was born on March 26, 1953, in Paulding County, Ohio and grew up surrounded by her large family. She had 5...
Donald Butler
Dec 23, 2025
Donald E. Butler
CONTINENTAL – Donald E. Butler, 86, of Continental, passed away at 4:42 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Northcrest Rehab and Nursing, Napoleon. He was born December 26, 1938, in Delphos to the late Lloyd and Leona (Purdy) Butler. On November 22, 1967, he married Ima Phillips, who preceded him in death on April 7, 2019.
He is survived...
Doyle R. Elkins
Dec 21, 2025
Doyle R. Elkins
KALIDA – Doyle Richard Elkins, 75, of Kalida, passed away on December 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 6, 1950, in Lima, Ohio to the late Cecil and Lillian (Myers) Elkins. Doyle was one of ten children. On September 15, 1972, he married the love of his life, Katheryn "Kathy" Colleen Epps,...
Wilma Rose Vorst
Dec 21, 2025
Wilma Rose Vorst
KALIDA - Wilma Rose Vorst, 87, of Kalida, passed away at 8:08 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born April 30, 1938, in Lima to the late Joseph and Mary (Verhoff) Meyer. On April 11, 1959, she married Richard F. Vorst, he preceded her in death on February 15, 2013.
Wilma is...
Raegyn Selhorst
Dec 16, 2025
Raegyn Selhorst
CLOVERDALE – Raegyn Selhorst, of Cloverdale was stillborn on December 16, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, to Bryce and Addison (Bonnell) Selhorst, who survive in Cloverdale.
Raegyn is survived by a sister: Alayna Selhorst at home; maternal grandparents: Steve and Connie Bonnell of Columbus Grove; paternal grandparents: Nick and Connie Selhorst of Cloverdale; uncles: Clay...
Diana R. (Franz) Ordway
Dec 16, 2025
Diana R. Ordway
CONTINENTAL – Diana R. Ordway, 73, of Continental, passed away at 9:02 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Kindred Hospital, Lima. She was born October 10, 1952, in Lima to the late George and Vera (Schwarzman) Franz.
Survivors include her husband, Gary Ordway; five children: Ryan (Beth) Ordway, Rhonda (Nick) Schnipke, Robert (Irma) Ordway, Ronald (Liz) Ordway, all...
Ronald L. Seaburn, Sr.
Dec 16, 2025
Ronald L. Seaburn, Sr.
DESHLER – Ronald L. Seaburn, Sr., 75, of Deshler, died at 4:41 a.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Toledo Hospital. He was born September 7, 1950, in Defiance to the late Richard F. and Henrietta (Haase) Seaburn. On June 13, 1969, he married Amy Mitchell, who survives in Deshler.
He is survived by a daughter, Krista (Don Tackett)...
Miriam "Mim" (Shafer) Elkins
Dec 13, 2025
Miriam "Mim" Elkins
CONTINENTAL – Miriam "Mim" Elkins, 78, of Continental, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born April 2, 1947, in Findlay to the late Rex and Mary (Prowant) Shafer. On May 24, 1969, she married Larry Elkins, who survives in Continental.
Other survivors include three...
Ghnelda J. (Alt) Schimmoeller
Dec 13, 2025
Ghnelda J. Schimmoeller
FORT JENNINGS – Ghnelda J. Schimmoeller, 92, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 6:45 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born February 19, 1933 in Leipsic to the late Henry and Luella (Ricker) Alt. On November 9, 1952, she married Cleo J. "Click" Schimmoeller. He died October 9,...
Mary "Mudd" Slygh
Dec 10, 2025
Mary "Mudd" Slygh
COLUMBUS GROVE – Mudd Slygh, 68, of Columbus Grove, passed away at 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Springview Manor, Lima. She was born December 19, 1956, in Lima to the late Harold E. and Viola Christine (Williamson) Slygh.
Mudd is survived by five siblings: Caryolyn (Butch) Maag, Walter Slygh, Leonard...
Leroy Francis Goodwin
Dec 8, 2025
Leroy Francis Goodwin
LEIPSIC – Leroy Francis Goodwin, 90, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:02 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 31, 1935, in Leipsic to the late S. Francis and Gladys (Eicher) Goodwin. On November 8, 1958, he married Nancy Ann Brooks, who preceded him in death on December...
Norene P. (Rahrig) Ricker
Dec 6, 2025
Norene P. Ricker
FORT JENNINGS – Norene P. Ricker, 97, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 8:38 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born March 1, 1928, in Landeck, Ohio to the late Louis J. and Olivia (Clement) Rahrig. On August 20, 1949, she married Richard C. Ricker, who preceded...
Janice Cecelia (Meyer) Niese
Dec 4, 2025
Janice Cecelia (Meyer) Niese
OTTAWA – Janice Cecelia (Meyer) Niese, 90, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born November 1, 1935, in Lima to the late Harry and Odelia (Warnecke) Meyer. On October 27, 1954, she married Franklin Joseph Niese, who survives in Ottawa. They recently celebrated...
James Victor "Jim" Bibler
Dec 2, 2025
James Victor "Jim" Bibler
OTTAWA - James Victor "Jim" Bibler, age 68, of Ottawa, was sent to his eternal home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Columbus after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 20, 1957, in Lima, the beloved son of Virgil and Miriam (Taylor) Bibler. His father preceded him in death...
Kay Marie (Hermiller) Warren
Dec 1, 2025
Kay Marie Warren
OTTAWA - Kay Marie Warren, 69, of Ottawa, passed away at 1:42 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 31, 1955, in Lima to the late Francis "Bud" and Ruth (Palte) Hermiller. On December 1, 1979, she married Mike Walker, who preceded her in...
Sonya Kay (Steinhour) Brooks
Nov 27, 2025
Sonya Kay Brooks
LIMA - Sonya K. Brooks, 88 of Lima, formerly of Ottawa passed on at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Gables of Marysville. She was born October 31, 1937, in Ottawa to the late Clyde and Josephine (Granger) Steinhour. Her father died during WWII and Sonya was raised by her mother and stepfather,...
Julia Joan "Jo" (Chapin) Mccomas
Nov 27, 2025
Julia Joan "Jo" McComas
OTTAWA – Julia Joan "Jo" McComas, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Mercy Health Medical Center after spending a wonderful day surrounded by her family.
Jo was born on September 23, 1934, in Burlington, Iowa, to the late Clayton and Bernadine (Olson) Chapin. On September 5, 1953,...
Lola (Howard) Hacker
Nov 27, 2025
Lola Hacker
CONTINENTAL - Lola Hacker, 79, of Continental passed away at 1:38 a.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born May 22, 1946, in Van Lear, KY to the late Ben and Jessie (Collins) Howard. On August 14, 1962, she married Leo Hacker, he preceded her in...
Angela (Hurst) Maag
Nov 25, 2025
Angela "Angie" Maag
GLANDORF – Angela "Angie" Maag, 85, of Glandorf, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born May 20, 1940, in London, England to the late Cecil and Vera (Flockton) Hurst. On July 5, 1969, she married Michael J. Maag, he preceded...
Sheldon D. "Red" Doud
Nov 22, 2025
Sheldon "Red" Doud
CLOVERDALE – Sheldon Doud passed away peacefully at 7:49 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his residence in Cloverdale. Red was born November 22, 1936 in Barton, New York to the late Raymond and Anna (Estelle) Doud. On July 23, 1967, he married Kaye Luther, who survives in Cloverdale.
He is also...
