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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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: ...

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...

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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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...

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,...