May 30, 2022

Yvonne Bendele

KALIDA – Yvonne Bendele, of Kalida, passed away 5:15 p.m., Monday, May 30, 2022, at The Meadows of Kalida.  She was born in Lima to the late Robert and Lillian (Momenee) Jacobs.  On August 22, 1959, she married Donald J. Bendele, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2018.

Survivors include five...

May 30, 2022

Gary L. Lloyd

DEFIANCE – Gary L. Lloyd, 63, of Defiance, died at 11:21 a.m., Monday, May 30, 2022, at his residence. He was born August 22, 1958, in Defiance to the late Gaylon and Mabel (Jacques) Lloyd. On July 16, 1977, he married Monica Weible and she survives in Defiance.

Other survivors include a...

May 25, 2022

The family requests that no flowers be sent.  In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Putnam County Hospice, with donation envelopes available at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic church prior to mass.

Juanita Adeline (Fenbert) Westrick

PANDORA – Juanita Adeline (Fenbert) Westrick, 79, of Pandora, passed away peacefully at 3:25 a.m., on Wednesday,...

May 21, 2022

Timothy I. Meyer

PANDORA – Timothy I. Meyer, 65, of Pandora died 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Findlay Care Center Bridge Hospice.  He was born August 20, 1956, in Lima to the late Alphons and Evelyn (Fruchey) Meyer.  On September 8, 1979, he married Kay Hart and she survives in Pandora.

Other survivors...

May 20, 2022

Lois M. Schroeder

NEW CLEVELAND – Lois M. Schroeder, 64, of New Cleveland died 10:07 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2022, at Mercy Health Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.  She was born November 21, 1957, in Lima to the late Gilbert and Dorothy (Kleman) Riepenhoff.  On November 10, 1978, she married Marvin Schroeder and he survives in...

May 19, 2022

Robert "Bob" Dwight Peoples

ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA - Robert "Bob" Dwight Peoples, 86, of Oro Valley, AZ, died 8:20 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Northwest Hospital, Tucson.  He was born June 12, 1935, in Butler, OH to the late Maxwell and Bernice Peoples.  On September 8, 1956, he married Mary Sue Robinson and she survives in...

May 19, 2022

Lawrence H. Buss

KALIDA – Lawrence H. Buss, 77, of Kalida, passed away at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born June 11, 1944, in Cloverdale to the late Joseph and Mildred (Stechschulte) Buss.  On May 2, 1970, he married Marie Schmidt. She survives in Kalida.

Larry...

May 18, 2022

Dana K. Vorst

GLANDORF – Dana K. Vorst, 30, of Glandorf, passed away 7:19 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 6, 1991, in Lima to Ronald and Denise (Rode) Schnipke, who survive in Glandorf.  On August 16, 2014, she married the love of her life,...

May 18, 2022

Coletta A. Schimmoeller

FORT JENNINGS – Coletta A. Schimmoeller, 95, of Fort Jennings, died 8:25 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at The Meadows of Kalida surrounded by family.  She was born August 4, 1926, in Kalida to the late John and Frances (German) Schnipke. On November 13, 1946, she married Donald Schimmoeller, who preceded her in death...

May 17, 2022

Sandra J. Kidd

SPLENDORA, TEXAS - Sandra J. Kidd, 68, of Splendora, Texas died at 10:44 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood Hospital.  She was born August 8, 1953, along with her triplet sisters at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green to John and Mary (Wilhelm) Phillips.  On August 17, 1973, she married...

May 17, 2022

Catherine M. (Macke) Kahle

KALIDA – Catherine M. (Macke) Kahle, 95, of Kalida, passed away 11:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born April 22, 1927, in St. Henry, Ohio to the late Ben and Gertrude (Heulsman) Macke.  On August 30, 1947, she married John H. Kahle, who preceded her...

May 16, 2022

Doris M. Bratton

LEIPSIC – Doris M. Bratton, 81, of Leipsic, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at The Meadows of Leipsic surrounded by her family.  She was born January 11, 1941, in Leipsic to the late Edwin and Emma (Barlage) Ellerbrock.

Survivors include a son, Tony Bratton of Ottawa; a daughter-in-law,...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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: ...

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...

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...

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...