Nov 6, 2021

Karen Blankenship

OTTAWA - Karen C. Blankenship, 68, of Ottawa died 12:34 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born January 17, 1953 in Lima to the late Everett L. and Arnetta (Decker) Cook.

Survivors include three children: Travis (Pamela) Miller of Delphos, Chad (Nicole) Blankenship of...

Nov 6, 2021

Marie M. Gerdeman

OTTOVILLE - Marie M. Gerdeman, 90, of Ottoville died 9:40 a.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at The Meadows of Delphos.  She was born September 21, 1931 in Ottoville to the late Frank and Catherine (Burgei) Gasser.  On April 18, 1959 she married Bernard Gerdeman who survives in Ottoville.

Other survivors include four...

Nov 5, 2021

Matthew F. Smith

ST. LEONARD, MD – Matthew F. Smith, 53, formerly of Wapakoneta and Ottawa, Ohio passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Calvert Medical Center in Prince Fredrick, MD.

He was born August 25th, 1968 in Lima, Ohio to Melvin "Bud" Smith and Holly Smith Ericson. His mother preceded him in death.  His...

Nov 5, 2021

Odilia Ortega

LEIPSIC - Odilia Ortega, 71, of Leipsic died 3:06 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born April 19, 1950 in Pharr, TX to Baldemar Sr. and Maria (Reyna) Hernandez.  Her father is deceased.  Her mother survives in Leipsic.  On October 25, 1969 she married Felipe Ortega...

Nov 5, 2021

Shirley Ann Russell

LEIPSIC - Shirley Ann Russell, 85, of Leipsic, died at 7:30 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 at The Legacy Assisted Living, Findlay.  She was born on January 12, 1936 in Leipsic to the late Chester and Mary (Weaver) Haughn. She married her high school sweetheart, Frederick Russell, on June 28, 1958. He preceded her...

Nov 4, 2021

Diane L. Rippetoe

OAKWOOD - Diane L. Rippetoe, 68, of Oakwood, died at 6:36 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born May 30, 1953 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Richard and Eilene (Hosler) Carteyn On December 27, 2003, she married Michael Rippetoe. He survives in Oakwood.

Nov 3, 2021

Phillip "Phil" Sherry

FORT BROWN - Phillip "Phil" Sherry, 76, of Fort Brown, died at 9:18 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in his home with his loving wife Diane by his side. Phil was born in Ashville, NC on June 10, 1945 to the late Lester and Ann Sherry. On June 10, 1992, he married his wife...

Nov 3, 2021

Judith M. (Unverferth) Blankemeyer

Judith M. Blankemeyer, age 79, went to be with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on November 3, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Judith was born July 8, 1942 to Alfred and Agatha (Maag) Unverferth who both preceded her in death. On June 20, 1964, she married the love of her life Robert L....

Oct 31, 2021

Diane Honigford

RUSSELLS POINT - Diane Honigford, 72 of Russells Point died 4:56 a.m., Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus.  She was born July 28, 1949 in Ottoville to the late Walter and Genevieve (Hempfling) Schlagbaum. On November 2, 1968, she married Dave Honigford and he survives in Russells Point.

Other survivors...

Oct 31, 2021

Bernice Mae Rayle

LEIPSIC - Bernice Mae Rayle, 96, of Leipsic, died at 5:12 p.m. Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the Meadows of Leipsic. She was born April 9, 1925 in Leipsic to the late Clyde and Florence  (Kratzer) Ward.  On August 26, 1944, she married Forrest Rayle, Sr. He preceded her in death on July 21,...

Oct 29, 2021

Karis M. Schroeder

LEIPSIC – Karis M. Schroeder, 90, of Leipsic, died at 7:04 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Promedica Defiance Hospital due to COVID complications.  She was born January 24, 1931 in Wyandot County to the late Layton and Hildred (Stoner) Riedel.  On August 27, 1953, she married Guy Joseph Schroeder, he preceded her...

Oct 29, 2021

Joyce E. Bidlack

CONTINENTAL – Joyce E. Bidlack, 77, of Continental, died at 2:31 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born April 11, 1944 in McComb to the late Paul and Florence (Doenges) Morehead.  On September 26, 1970, she married Donald Bidlack, he survives in Continental.

Oct 28, 2021

Ellin J. Pierman

OTTAWA - Ellin J. (Frey) Pierman died October 28, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born on August 18, 1929 to the late Robert F. and Orchid K. Frey and grew up in Ottawa, graduating from Ottawa Public High School in 1947.

On June 6, 1947 she married James H....

Oct 28, 2021

Robert L. Kaufman

LEIPSIC - Robert L. Kaufman, 80, of Leipsic, died at 10:17 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 5, 1941 in Lima and was one of the eight children of the late David J. and Rita M. (Compton) Kaufman. He married Naomi Marie Forrest on March 24, 1962 in...

Oct 26, 2021

Rita A. Brinkman

OTTOVILLE - Rita A. Brinkman, 78, of Ottoville, died 11:59 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born December 22, 1942 in Ottoville to the late Cornelius and Barbara (Heitmeyer) Brinkman.

Survivors include six siblings: Ruthie Rosengarten, Annie Meyer, both of Glandorf, Teresa Friemoth of Idyllwild, CA,...

Oct 24, 2021

Johnny L. Firman

OTTAWA - Johnny L. Firman, 66, of Ottawa, died at 8:08 a.m. Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born September 22, 1955 in Defiance to the late Wayne and Pearl (Reel) Firman. On July 18, 1992, he married Nancy Naveau, who survives in Ottawa.

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Oct 24, 2021

Matthew "Matt" Fiedler

OTTOVILLE – Matt Fiedler, 37, of Ottoville, died at 2:16 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born November 18, 1983 in Lima to Fred and Victoria (Wannemacher) Fiedler, his father and stepmother Diana survive in Conover, his mother and stepfather Don Maag survive in...

Oct 22, 2021

August Leo Schroeder

OTTAWA – August Leo Schroeder, 81, of Ottawa, died 1:25 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born on April 28, 1940 in Leipsic to the late Frank Saturinus and Mary Catherine (Hermiller) Schroeder.

Survivors include two siblings: Stephen Schroeder of Ottawa and Margaret...

Oct 21, 2021

Dorothy Mae Wichman passed away peacefully and gracefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 21, 2021 at the age of 90.

Dorothy was born on May 12, 1931, in Glandorf, Ohio, to parents Lawrence and Dorthea Siefker. Dorothy was the seventh child and had ten siblings: Arline Snyder, Alvin Siefker, Amos Siefker, Alice Gable, Norbert Siefker,...

Oct 21, 2021

Glenn M. Bakle

PAULDING - Glenn M. Bakle, 62, of Paulding, ran to meet Jesus on the streets of gold at 11:14 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft Wayne, IN.  He was born May 31, 1959 in Defiance to the late Vaughn and Ottillia (Johanns) Bakle. On June 21, 1980 he married...