Jan 26, 2022

Gladys M. "Pape" Spangler

OTTAWA - Gladys M. "Pape" Spangler, 89, of Ottawa, passed away 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by her family. She was born November 17, 1932 in Dayton to the late Cecil and Gladys (Rhynard) Wion.  On April 11, 1953, she married Leo M. "Moose" Spangler. He...

Jan 24, 2022

Craig A. Wiswell

OTTAWA - Craig A. Wiswell, 49, of Ottawa, died on Monday, January 24, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1972 in Lima to Danny (Renee) Wiswell and Barb Steele Wiswell. His father and stepmother survive in Ottawa and his mother survives in Jackson Center.

Other survivors include three siblings:...

Jan 22, 2022

Thomas J. Recker

KALIDA - Thomas J. Recker, 83, of Kalida died 8:11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born January 7, 1939 in Kalida to the late Cletus and Hilda (Brinkman) Recker.  On May 13, 1961 he married Carol Unverferth, who survives in Kalida.

He...

Jan 22, 2022

Dwayne G. Nienberg

CLOVERDALE - Dwayne G. Nienberg, 61, of Cloverdale died 4:45 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born August 2, 1960 in Lima to the late George J. and Marie C. (Siefert) Nienberg.  In December of 1986, he married Peggy S. Stewart, who survives in Continental....

Jan 21, 2022

James A. Lovell

OTTAWA - James A. Lovell, 77, of Ottawa died 9:51 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.  He was born February 15, 1944 in Leipsic to the late Adrian J. and Audrey N. (Krouch) Lovell.  On August 13, 1983 he married Joanne Leopold, who survives in Ottawa.

He...

Jan 21, 2022

Juliana Ward

LEIPSIC – Juliana Ward, 94, of Leipsic, died 12:27 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at The Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born January 15, 1928 in Leipsic to the late Clarence and Althea (Kurts) Ericson.  On December 7, 1946, she married Paul Ward.  He died May 2, 2010.

Survivors include three children: Diana...

Jan 21, 2022

Mary Balbaugh

MILLER CITY - Mary Balbaugh, 94, of Miller City, died at 12:56 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at The Meadows of Leipsic surrounded by her family. She was born May 7,1927 in Glandorf to the late Frank and Clara (Birkemeier) Hanneman. On June 22, 1949, she married Cornelius "Neil" Balbaugh. They enjoyed 69 years of...

Jan 20, 2022

Elvira Ybarra

LEIPSIC - Elvira Ybarra, 93, of Leipsic, died 8:46 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born September 11, 1928 in Dool, TX to the late Martin and Irene (Delgado) Olivo.  On April 25, 1945, she married Jose Ybarra.  He died June 16, 2016.

Survivors...

Jan 19, 2022

Donald F. Palte

MILLER CITY - Donald F. Palte, 83, of Miller City died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1938 in Putnam County to the late Clarence and Marcella (Drummelsmith) Palte.  On September 27, 1958, he married Deloris M. Warnimont.  She preceded him in death on December 5, 2021.

Jan 19, 2022

Alma Jean Inkrott

MILLER CITY - Alma Jean Inkrott, 94, of Miller City, died at 4:43 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Putnam Heritage, Ottawa. She was born on March 3, 1927 in Miller City to the late Walter and Eva (Noon) Zeigler. On May 15, 1946, she married Robert J. Inkrott. He preceded her in death...

Jan 17, 2022

Eileen F. Decker

KALIDA - Eileen F. Decker, 76, of Kalida, passed away peacefully at 6:25 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 11, 1945 in Cloverdale to the late Joseph and Mildred (Stechschulte) Buss.  On May 1, 1965, she married Kenneth E. "Sam" Decker. He survives in Kalida.

Other...

Jan 14, 2022

Richard F. Kohorst

OAKWOOD - Richard F. Kohorst, 79, of Oakwood, died 7:30 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1942 in Van Wert to Richard H. and Florence (Baer) Kohorst. On December 23, 1961 he married, Glenda Schilt.  She survives in Oakwood.

Richard is also survived by three...

Jan 13, 2022

John R. Brecht

CONTINENTAL - John R. Brecht, 79, of Continental, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1942 in Defiance to Paul and Doris (Johnston) Brecht.   On June 6, 1974 he married, Karen Richardson. She died March 21, 2001. On May 27, 2003 he married, Linda Sue Jordan. She died...

Jan 12, 2022

Dr. Merrill A. Raye

OTTAWA - Dr. Merrill A. Raye, 92 of Ottawa died 10:35 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 28, 1929 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Oliver and Dorothy (Geller) Raye.  On August 28, 1965, he married Joyce A. Fischer and she survives...

Jan 12, 2022

Kenneth "Ken" Evans

OTTAWA – Kenneth "Ken" Evans, 81, of Ottawa, passed away at 11:23 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born December 18, 1940 in New York, NY to the late John C. and Veronica (Baleck) Evans.  On September 10, 1966 he married Arlene Noll, she...

Jan 11, 2022

Judith M. Miller

CLOVERDALE – Judith M. Miller, 76, of Cloverdale passed away at 1:38 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Meadows of Delphos.  She was born on November 15, 1945 in Hamler to the late Neil and Martha (Inkrott) Karhoff.  On September 20, 1974, she married Daniel Miller, he survives in Cloverdale.

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Jan 9, 2022

Robert L. Bair

MELROSE – Robert L. Bair, 87, of Melrose, died at 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at CHP Hospice, Defiance.  He was born December 31, 1934 in Melrose to the late Austin and Marguerite (Stahl) Bair.  On August 7, 1954, he married Patricia Johnson, she preceded him in death on October 7, 2011....

Jan 9, 2022

Margaret L. Hunter

LEIPSIC – Margaret L. Hunter, a longtime resident of Leipsic passed away at 5:43 a.m., Sunday, January 9, 2022 at The Meadows of Leipsic at the age of 100 years.  She was welcomed into her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and reunited with her beloved husband Orin Lee Hunter.  Margaret...

Jan 8, 2022

Eric M. Westrick

OTTAWA - Eric M. Westrick, 39, of Ottawa, died 7:14 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born April 23, 1982 in Bluffton to Dennis and Ann (Brinkman) Westrick and they survive in Pandora.

Other survivors include two sisters: Amy Westrick of Pandora and...

Jan 8, 2022

Amy M. Black

OTTAWA - Amy Black, 58, of Ottawa, died at 9:18 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Mercy Health St Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born on April 28, 1963 in Lima, to the late Donald J. and Patricia M. (Patterson) Ellerbrock.

Amy is survived by her children: Brady Black and Crystal...