Apr 18, 2022

Craig J. Vorst

GLANDORF – Craig Joseph Vorst, 40, of Glandorf, passed away at 6:17 a.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf.  He was born April 18, 1982, in Lima to Dennis and Norma (Buss) Vorst, both survive in Kalida.  On November 12, 2005, he married his best friend and love...

Apr 17, 2022

Paul J. "P.J." Bryant

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Paul J. "P.J." Bryant, 33, of Traverse City, MI passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1988 in Valdosta, GA to Carey and Debra (Fortman) Bryant.

Paul is survived by his mother, Debra (Greg Cavanaugh) Fortman-Bryant of Ottawa;...

Apr 15, 2022

Cheryl A. Brinkman

OTTAWA – Cheryl A. Brinkman, 60, of Ottawa, died Friday, April 15, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic. She was born July 28, 1961, in Lima to the late Paul and Lydia (Warkentin) Mershman. On March 22, 2002, she married Jim Brinkman and he survives in Ottawa.

Other survivors include two children: Angela (David)...

Apr 15, 2022

Ryan Dennis "Beef" Stechschulte

GLANDORF – Ryan Dennis "Beef" Stechschulte, 37, of Glandorf, father, son, brother, uncle and grandson, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf.  Ryan was born on October 30, 1984, in Lima to Dennis K. "Stecker" and Mary Ann (Wagner) Stechschulte.

Ryan is also survived...

Apr 14, 2022

Bertha J. Bibler

CONTINENTAL – Bertha J. Bibler, 79, of Continental, died at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born on February 3, 1943 in Continental to the late Eugen and Alverta (Murbaugh) Roehrle.  On August 18, 1963, she married Rolland C. Bibler, who preceded her...

Apr 14, 2022

Allen K. "Doc" Wittler

FORT JENNINGS – Allen K. "Doc" Wittler, 67, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 10:52 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Van Wert Health, Van Wert.  He was born November 3, 1954, in Lima to Leander and Rosemary (Becker) Wittler, his mother survives in Delphos.

Doc is also survived by...

Apr 14, 2022

Dwight R. Strite Sr.

OTTAWA – Dwight R. Strite Sr., 79, of Ottawa, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at his residence.  He was born May 10, 1942, in Ottawa, to the late Harold and Doris Mae (Huffman) Strite.  On January 15, 1967, he married Patricia Miracle, she preceded him in death on...

Apr 12, 2022

RICHARD J. MAENLE

OTTAWA - Richard J. Maenle, 78, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:53 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on February 22, 1944 in Lima to the late Raymond and Louella (Dickman) Maenle. On October 24, 1964 he married the love of his life,...

Apr 11, 2022

Thaddeus W. Schroeder

LEIPSIC - Thaddeus W. Schroeder, 98, of Leipsic died peacefully at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022, at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born December 5, 1923, in Leipsic to the late Charles and Amelia (Kuhlman) Schroeder. On October 26, 1950, he married Florence Hermiller, who survives at The Meadows of Kalida. ...

Apr 10, 2022

Norma Jean Erford

OAKWOOD – Norma Jean Erford, 92, of Oakwood, passed away at 3:02 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her daughter's residence.  She was born July 1, 1929, in Paulding County to the late Albert and Pearl (Heilshorn) Adams.  On July 31, 1949, she married Arthur Erford, he preceded her in death on September...

Apr 10, 2022

Cory J. Trenkamp

Ft. JENNINGS – Cory J. Trenkamp, 41, of Ft. Jennings died 10:04 a.m., Sunday April 10, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born February 15, 1981, in Lima to Carl and Christine (Fischer) Trenkamp who survive in Ft. Jennings.

Other survivors include two sisters: Amanda (Robert) Mosely...

Apr 9, 2022

John V. Cain

LEIPSIC – John V. Cain, 75, of Leipsic passed away at 8:39 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born on June 11, 1946 in Lima to the late Waldo and Ruth (Meyers) Cain.

Survivors include two siblings:  Paul (Nancy) Cain of Leipsic and Susan (Ken)...

Apr 9, 2022

Mario R. Hernandez

NAPOLEON – Mario R. Hernandez, 62, of Napoleon, died 12:41p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on October 22, 1959, in Lima to the late Mario and Rosa (Miranda) Hernandez.

Survivors include five children: Ernestina (Mike Cardenas) Hernandez of San Antonio, TX, Anthony (Dustin) Hoorman-Hernandez of Ottawa, Alejandro...

Apr 9, 2022

Jack Richard Cottle

PANDORA – Jack R. Cottle, 84, of Pandora, peacefully went home to be with the Lord at 11:06 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022, with his family at his side at Blanchard Valley Hospital Bridge Hospice Facility in Findlay. He was born February 27, 1938, in Reading, WV to the late Otis Richard and Vada...

Apr 9, 2022

Beatrice H. Hovest

OTTAWA - Beatrice H. (Siefker) Hovest age 97 of Ottawa, Ohio died on April 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 19, 1924, in Miller City, the fifth of seven children to Conrad and Gertrude (Kohls) Siefker. On November 23,1957, she married Donald (Berg) Hovest, who preceded...

Apr 8, 2022

Jesse Rodriguez

LEIPSIC – Jesse Rodriguez, 68 of Leipsic died 10:49 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2022 at his residence.  He was born December 3 1953 in Houston, TX to the late George and Simona (Bermea) Rodriguez.  On October 5, 1970 he married Irma Quintero and she survives in Leipsic.

Other survivors include four children: Jesse...

Apr 7, 2022

Elaine T. (Dulle) Mieczkowski

FINDLAY – Elaine T. (Dulle) Mieczkowski, 70, of Findlay, died at 6:37 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Medical Center, Findlay.  She was born on August 30, 1951, in Ottawa to the late Raymond and Evangeline (Recker) Dulle.  On April 23, 1988, Elaine married her bestest friend, eternal love and...

Apr 7, 2022

Sandra K. McNeely

OAKWOOD - Sandra K. McNeely, 63, of Oakwood passed away at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022 at her home with her Husband by her side. Sandy, as she was known by family and friends, was born on December 17, 1958, in Defiance, Ohio to Phil Adams of Defiance and the late Ruth Erlene...

Apr 6, 2022

Michael W. Merritt

NORTH CREEK – Michael W. Merritt, 68, of North Creek passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his residence.  He was born February 13, 1954 in Defiance to the late Auburn and Carlita (Perry) Merritt.  On December 29, 1984, he married Kathleen Lawman, she survives in North Creek.

Michael is also...

Apr 6, 2022

Lillian Lorraine McKibben

CONTINENTAL – Lillian Lorraine McKibben, 91, of Continental, died at 9:55 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Glenn Park of Defiance.  She was born on April 28, 1930 in Putnam County to the late Paul and Thelma (Sybert) Dangler.  On August 7, 1951, she married Howard Everett McKibben, who preceded her in death...