Jan 29, 2022

Arthur J. Ricker

CLOVERDALE - Arthur J. Ricker, 91 of Cloverdale died 3:20 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 25, 1930 in Fort Jennings to the late Sigmund and Clara (Meier) Ricker.  On July 10, 1970, he married Diane Landin and she survives in Cloverdale.

Jan 28, 2022

Deborah Ann Haughn

LEIPSIC - Deborah Ann Haughn, 73, of Leipsic died 10:34 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2022 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.  She was born April 18, 1948 in Putnam County to the late Alphonse Richard and Elizabeth Louise (Schmersal) Karhoff.  On July 14, 1972 she married Dan L. Haughn and he survives in Leipsic....

Jan 28, 2022

Alcario Flores

OTTAWA - Alcario Flores, Sr., 91, of Ottawa died 6:28 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born March 25, 1930 in Taft, TX to the late Marcus Sr. and Manuela (Coronado) Flores.  He had been married to Sofia Enriquez Flores and she is deceased.

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Jan 27, 2022

Margaret L. Ranes

OTTAWA – Margaret L. Ranes, 87 of Ottawa died 9:20 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Van Crest in Delphos.  She was born October 1, 1934 in Continental to the late John T. Sr. and Edith (Grant) Ranes.

Margaret had seven children: Patricia (Bob) Butterfield, Shirley (Greg) Tyree, Ervin Butler, Jeanette Powers,...

Jan 27, 2022

Jason C. Gerschutz

NAPOLEON (formerly of Ottawa) - Jason C. Gerschutz, 36, of Napoleon, formerly of Ottawa, died 5:15 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022 at McLaren St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee. He was born July 4, 1985 in Lima to Cynthia Gerschutz. She survives in Ottawa.

There will be no services at this time.

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Jan 26, 2022

Donald L. "Donnie" Bendele

KALIDA - Donald L. "Donnie" Bendele, 78, of Kalida, died 10:09 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 12, 1943 in Ottoville to the late John and Aileen (Wiechart) Bendele. After his mother's death at the age of two, he was raised by...

Jan 26, 2022

Gladys M. "Pape" Spangler

OTTAWA - Gladys M. "Pape" Spangler, 89, of Ottawa, passed away 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by her family. She was born November 17, 1932 in Dayton to the late Cecil and Gladys (Rhynard) Wion.  On April 11, 1953, she married Leo M. "Moose" Spangler. He...

Jan 24, 2022

Craig A. Wiswell

OTTAWA - Craig A. Wiswell, 49, of Ottawa, died on Monday, January 24, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1972 in Lima to Danny (Renee) Wiswell and Barb Steele Wiswell. His father and stepmother survive in Ottawa and his mother survives in Jackson Center.

Other survivors include three siblings:...

Jan 22, 2022

Thomas J. Recker

KALIDA - Thomas J. Recker, 83, of Kalida died 8:11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born January 7, 1939 in Kalida to the late Cletus and Hilda (Brinkman) Recker.  On May 13, 1961 he married Carol Unverferth, who survives in Kalida.

He...

Jan 22, 2022

Dwayne G. Nienberg

CLOVERDALE - Dwayne G. Nienberg, 61, of Cloverdale died 4:45 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born August 2, 1960 in Lima to the late George J. and Marie C. (Siefert) Nienberg.  In December of 1986, he married Peggy S. Stewart, who survives in Continental....

Jan 21, 2022

James A. Lovell

OTTAWA - James A. Lovell, 77, of Ottawa died 9:51 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.  He was born February 15, 1944 in Leipsic to the late Adrian J. and Audrey N. (Krouch) Lovell.  On August 13, 1983 he married Joanne Leopold, who survives in Ottawa.

He...

Jan 21, 2022

Juliana Ward

LEIPSIC – Juliana Ward, 94, of Leipsic, died 12:27 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at The Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born January 15, 1928 in Leipsic to the late Clarence and Althea (Kurts) Ericson.  On December 7, 1946, she married Paul Ward.  He died May 2, 2010.

Survivors include three children: Diana...

Jan 21, 2022

Mary Balbaugh

MILLER CITY - Mary Balbaugh, 94, of Miller City, died at 12:56 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at The Meadows of Leipsic surrounded by her family. She was born May 7,1927 in Glandorf to the late Frank and Clara (Birkemeier) Hanneman. On June 22, 1949, she married Cornelius "Neil" Balbaugh. They enjoyed 69 years of...

Jan 20, 2022

Elvira Ybarra

LEIPSIC - Elvira Ybarra, 93, of Leipsic, died 8:46 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born September 11, 1928 in Dool, TX to the late Martin and Irene (Delgado) Olivo.  On April 25, 1945, she married Jose Ybarra.  He died June 16, 2016.

Survivors...

Jan 19, 2022

Donald F. Palte

MILLER CITY - Donald F. Palte, 83, of Miller City died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1938 in Putnam County to the late Clarence and Marcella (Drummelsmith) Palte.  On September 27, 1958, he married Deloris M. Warnimont.  She preceded him in death on December 5, 2021.

Jan 19, 2022

Alma Jean Inkrott

MILLER CITY - Alma Jean Inkrott, 94, of Miller City, died at 4:43 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Putnam Heritage, Ottawa. She was born on March 3, 1927 in Miller City to the late Walter and Eva (Noon) Zeigler. On May 15, 1946, she married Robert J. Inkrott. He preceded her in death...

Jan 17, 2022

Eileen F. Decker

KALIDA - Eileen F. Decker, 76, of Kalida, passed away peacefully at 6:25 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 11, 1945 in Cloverdale to the late Joseph and Mildred (Stechschulte) Buss.  On May 1, 1965, she married Kenneth E. "Sam" Decker. He survives in Kalida.

Other...

Jan 14, 2022

Richard F. Kohorst

OAKWOOD - Richard F. Kohorst, 79, of Oakwood, died 7:30 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1942 in Van Wert to Richard H. and Florence (Baer) Kohorst. On December 23, 1961 he married, Glenda Schilt.  She survives in Oakwood.

Richard is also survived by three...

Jan 13, 2022

John R. Brecht

CONTINENTAL - John R. Brecht, 79, of Continental, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1942 in Defiance to Paul and Doris (Johnston) Brecht.   On June 6, 1974 he married, Karen Richardson. She died March 21, 2001. On May 27, 2003 he married, Linda Sue Jordan. She died...

Jan 12, 2022

Dr. Merrill A. Raye

OTTAWA - Dr. Merrill A. Raye, 92 of Ottawa died 10:35 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 28, 1929 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Oliver and Dorothy (Geller) Raye.  On August 28, 1965, he married Joyce A. Fischer and she survives...