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Joanna Lee "Jodi" Peck

Joanna Lee "Jodi" Peck

May 15, 2022

Joanna Lee "Jodi" Peck

DEFIANCE – Joanna Lee "Jodi" Peck, 54, of Defiance, died 12:57 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 2022, at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.  She was born on March 11, 1968, in Defiance to Arden and Sharon (Bennett) Peck, and they survive in Defiance.

Other survivors include a brother, Jamison "Jamey" (Melissa) Peck of...

Jean F. (Macphie)  Schroeder

Jean F. (Macphie) Schroeder

May 14, 2022

Jean F. Schroeder

OTTAWA – Jean F. Schroeder, 97, of Ottawa died 2:07 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center.  She was born December 26, 1924, in Toledo to the late John and Virginia (Tubbs) MacPhie.  On March 2, 1946, she married Richard J. Schroeder, who preceded her in death on April...

Gayle M. Hoffman

Gayle M. Hoffman

May 14, 2022

Gayle M. Hoffman

LEIPSIC – Gayle M. Hoffman, 90, of Leipsic died 5:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.  He was born September 25, 1931, in Pleasant Twp, Henry County Ohio to the late Orville and Ilo (Hand) Hoffman.  On July 15, 1952, he married June Drummer, who survives in Lima.

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Sara Jo (Ruff)  Peckinpaugh

Sara Jo (Ruff) Peckinpaugh

May 10, 2022

Sara Jo Peckinpaugh

CUYAHOGA FALLS formerly of LIMA – Sara Jo Peckinpaugh, 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Lima, died at 11:40 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at The Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls.  She was born September 21, 1934, in Lima to the late Joseph and Martha (Mohr) Ruff.  On December 31, 1953, she married Charles Peckinpaugh,...

Richard L. Stauffer

Richard L. Stauffer

May 9, 2022

Richard L. Stauffer

CONTINENTAL - Richard L. Stauffer, 82, of Continental, died 10:40 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2022, at Vancrest of Holgate.  He was born October 12, 1939, in Continental to the late Clarence and Edna (VanScoyoc) Stauffer.  On February 2, 1964, he married Nancy Fricke, who survives in Continental.

Other survivors include three children: ...

Walter John Brickner

Walter John Brickner

May 9, 2022

Walter John Brickner

OTTOVILLE - Walter John Brickner, 88, of Ottoville, died on May 9, 2022, at 12:25 PM at the Meadows of Delphos.  He was born December 4, 1933, in Ottoville, to the late John and Philomena (Warnecke) Brickner. On a cold and snowy February 12, 1955, Walter (Walt, Wally, Pete) married Rose Hempfling, who survives...

Doris (Hopkins)  Hilvers

Doris (Hopkins) Hilvers

May 9, 2022

D oris Hilvers

LEIPSIC – Doris Hilvers, 95, of Leipsic, passed away at 12:03 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born May 27, 1926, in Leipsic to the late William and Maime (Ardell) Hopkins.  On June 2, 1945, she married Ralph J. Hilvers, he preceded her in death on November...

Ann Marie Bockrath

Ann Marie Bockrath

May 8, 2022

Ann Marie Bockrath

GLANDORF – Ann Marie Bockrath, 67, of Glandorf, died at 11:10 p.m., Sunday, May 8, 2022, at The Meadows of Kalida.  She was born on March 2, 1955, to the late Linus and Eileen (Meyer) Bockrath.

Survivors include three siblings: Daniel (Mary Jo) Bockrath of Glandorf, Janet (Jerry) Limpach of Tipp City...

Charles James Nussbaum

Charles James Nussbaum

May 7, 2022

Charles James Nussbaum

KALIDA – Charles James Nussbaum, 85 of Kalida died at 12:15 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his residence. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born January 19, 1937, in Bluffton to the late Elmer Joseph and Christine (Reddington) Nussbaum.  On May 14, 1960, he married his beloved Judith...

Gregory R. Inkrott

Gregory R. Inkrott

May 4, 2022

Gregory R. Inkrott

FORT JENNINGS – Gregory R. Inkrott, 86, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born November 17, 1935, in New Cleveland to the late Aloysius and Eleonora (Hohenbrink) Inkrott.  On June 1, 1957, he married Loretta Gerker, who preceded him in death...

John Randell Harp

John Randell Harp

May 2, 2022

John Randell Harp

OAKWOOD - John Randell Harp of Oakwood, OH passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the age of 87. After several weeks of declining health, John died peacefully with family by his side.

He was born in Payne, Ohio on April 2, 1935, to Homer Gleason Harp and Rae Louise Randell...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. (Kuhlman)  Birkemeyer

Elizabeth "Betty" A. (Kuhlman) Birkemeyer

May 1, 2022

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Birkemeyer

GLANDORF – Elizabeth A. "Betty" Birkemeyer, 83, of Glandorf, wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on May 1, 2022 at the Meadows of Leipsic, following her recent diagnosis of cancer.  Betty, a devout Catholic, believed in the power of prayer and love of family and attended Mass daily.

She was...

Walter Edward Carnahan

Walter Edward Carnahan

Apr 30, 2022

Walter Edward Carnahan

OAKWOOD – Walter Edward Carnahan, 83, of Oakwood died 11:20 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born November 3, 1938, in Oakwood to the late Allen and Edna (Williams) Carnahan.  On November 16, 1957, he married Ellen Bidlack, who survives in Oakwood.

Also surviving are six...

Barbara (Switzer)  Calvelage

Barbara (Switzer) Calvelage

Apr 29, 2022

Barbara Calvelage

FORT JENNINGS – Barbara Switzer Calvelage, 78, of Fort Jennings, departed from this world at 2:25 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Meadows of Kalida.  Barbara was born July 14, 1943, in Fulton County to Ralph and Zora (Mann) Switzer.  On October 22, 1977, she married Elmer H. Calvelage at the Holy Cross...

Richard L. Laubenthal

Richard L. Laubenthal

Apr 27, 2022

Richard L. Laubenthal

GLANDORF – Richard L. Laubenthal, 69, of Glandorf, passed away at 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf.  He was born August 8, 1952, in Lima to the late Lewis "Boz" and Mary Ann (Giesken) Laubenthal.  On February 22, 1974, he married Marsha Williams, she survives in...

Chester W. Thomas

Chester W. Thomas

Apr 26, 2022

Chester W. Thomas

OAKWOOD – Chester W. Thomas, 87 of Oakwood, went to be with the Lord at 2:05 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Vancrest of Payne. He was born August 2, 1934, in Paulding County, to the late Wesley and Rebecca (Matson) Thomas and a stepmother, the late Alma "Nell" (Johnson) Thomas. On June 12,...

Diana S. (Weis)  Horstman

Diana S. (Weis) Horstman

Apr 24, 2022

Diana S. Horstman

OTTAWA – Diana S. Horstman, 74, of Ottawa died 12:25 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  She was born October 31, 1947, to the late Raymond and Mary (Drummelsmith) Weis.  On July 22, 1972, she married Ken Horstman, who survives in Ottawa.

Diana is survived by 4 daughters: ...

Carol J. (Showalter)  Loehrke Ellis

Carol J. (Showalter) Loehrke Ellis

Apr 20, 2022

Carol J. Loehrke Ellis

OTTAWA - Carol J. Loehrke Ellis, 91, of Ottawa, passed away 3:15 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Hilty Home, Pandora.  She was born on January 14, 1931, in Dayton to the late Victor and Margaret (McGee) Showalter.  On August 20, 1949, she married Pastor Eugene Loehrke.  He died June 30, 1993.  Then...

Dr. Alicia M. "Ali" Borer

Dr. Alicia M. "Ali" Borer

Apr 18, 2022

The Borer Family will be holding an open house to remember Ali's life on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ottawa American Legion.  No flowers please.  If you would like to honor Ali, please consider a making a donation directly to an organization of your choice that supports Ali's love for dogs.

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Eugene B. Okuley

Eugene B. Okuley

Apr 18, 2022

Eugene B. Okuley

LEIPSIC – Eugene B. Okuley, 89, of Leipsic, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  He was born July 31, 1932, in Holgate to the late Jacob and LaVerne (Provost) Okuley.  On June 26, 1952, he married Irene T. Kleman, she preceded him in death on...

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