Jul 15, 2025

Nicholas John Ricker

KALIDA – Nicholas John Ricker, 56, of Kalida, passed away at 6:59 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 22, 1969, in Lima to Sigmund and Carol (Calvelage) Ricker. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Fort Jennings.  On...

Jul 15, 2025

Camden Timothy Lee Burwell

OTTAWA – Camden Timothy Lee Burwell was born at 5:51 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital and, in his short life, knew nothing but love. He passed peacefully later that morning at 7:43 a.m., surrounded by the deep love of his parents.

He is the beloved son...

Jul 12, 2025

John W. "Bill" Sharp

CLOVERDALE – John W. "Bill" Sharp, 87, of Cloverdale died 12:50 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born September 1, 1937, in Cloverdale to the late Charles and Juanita (Ladd) Sharp.  On November 14, 1975, he married Sheila Hoffman, and she survives in Cloverdale....

Jul 9, 2025

Kevin Schnipke

KALIDA – Kevin Schnipke, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on July 9th, 2025.  Kevin, a devoted parishioner of St. Michael's Catholic Church, loyal employee at K &M Tire, friend to everyone, and passionate family man. His genuine personality was felt by all who knew him.  He was born October 11, 1959, in...

Jul 7, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Perkins

LEIPSIC – Anthony "Tony" Perkins, 64, of Leipsic, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Vincent's Medical Center, Toledo. He was born December 13, 1960, in Bowling Green to the late Homer "Clyde" Perkins and Anna Mae Morris.

He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Perkins; four...

Jul 5, 2025

Diane C. Kahle

KALIDA – Diane C. Kahle, 85, of Kalida, died 11:20 a.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025 at The Meadows of Kalida.  She was born January 27, 1940, in Landeck to the late Arnold and Margaret (Kill) Ellerbrock.  On October 1, 1960, she married James C. Kahle, who preceded her in death on July 28, 2012....

Jul 5, 2025

Emma L. Shaffer

CONTINENTAL – Emma L. Shaffer, 71, of Continental died 6:20 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her residence.  She was born November 17, 1953, in Georgia to the late Theodore and Virginia (Bear) Kuhn.  On October 4, 1986, she married Kenneth Shaffer, who preceded her in death on June 28, 2006.

She...

Jul 3, 2025

David Eugene "Dave" Yoder

OTTAWA – David Eugene "Dave" Yoder, 94, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born April 12, 1931, in Monroeville, IN to the late Owen J. and Verda C. (Yoder) Yoder. On August 11, 1956, he married Rosetta Brundige, who preceded him...

Jun 29, 2025

Carla J. (Williams) DeSota

LAGRANGE, IN (formerly of Continental) – Carla J. (Williams) DeSota, 69, of LaGrange, IN (formerly of Continental), passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI. She was born April 2, 1956, in Defiance to the late Richard "Sprout" and Mary (Drew) Williams.

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Jun 27, 2025

Gregory J. Schulte

OTTAWA – Gregory J. Schulte, 43, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his residence.  He was born February 27, 1982, in Lima to Timothy and Cynthia (Meyer) Schulte, they survive in Ottawa.  On October 10, 2009, he married Laura Karhoff, she also survives in Ottawa.

Greg is also...

Jun 27, 2025

Sharon A. Lammers

LEIPSIC – Sharon A. Lammers, 78, of Leipsic, passed away at 5:05 a.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born August 16, 1946, in Defiance to the late Paul J. and Alberta Ann (Gustwiller) Wenzinger. On January 30, 1965, she married Donald Lammers, who survives in...

Jun 26, 2025

Richard H. Carder

OTTOVILLE – Richard H. Carder, 93, of Ottoville, passed away at 2:30 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born January 12, 1932, in Delphos to the late Frank G. and Elise C. (Blockburger) Carder. On August 25, 1956, he married JoAnn Miller. She preceded him in death on June 19,...

Jun 24, 2025

Curtis David "Dave" Hunter

COLUMBUS GROVE – Curtis David "Dave" Hunter, 63, of Columbus Grove, passed away at 11:41 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1961, in Lima to the late Curtis David and Treecie Gail (Tennyson) Hunter.

Dave is survived by three children: Chris (Ashley) Hunter...

Jun 24, 2025

Betty Joe Theobald

CONTINENTAL – Betty Joe Theobald, 82, of Continental, passed away at 12:35 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Vancrest of Delphos.  She was born January 3, 1943, in David, KY to the late Howard J. and Vadie (Scott) Centers.

Betty is survived by five children: Becky (Tony) Gilbert of Dupont, Gina...

Jun 24, 2025

Ronald Ellerbrock

OTTAWA - Ronald Ellerbrock, 85, of Ottawa passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa.

He was born on February 7, 1940, in Ottawa to the late Sylvester and Marie (Recker) Ellerbrock. On January 18, 1964, he married Linda (Kroeger) who survives in Ottawa.

He was a...

Jun 23, 2025

Sgt. Jaden R. Nuveman

MILLER CITY – Sgt. Jaden R. Nuveman, HHC, 1st BN, 27th IN REG, 2nd IBCT, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Mortarman, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025.  He was born July 1, 2004, in Lima to Dustin Nuveman of Ottawa and Jamie (Averesch) Nuveman of Miller City.

He is also survived by...

Jun 22, 2025

Bobby L. Early

OAKWOOD – Bobby L. Early, 66, of Oakwood, passed away at 9:19 a.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. He was born March 9, 1959, in Asheville, NC to the late Bill and Pearl (Davis) Early.

He is survived by his significant other, Stephanie Cogswell;  two children: Hailey (Nick)...

Jun 20, 2025

Fred N. Fife

OAKWOOD – Fred N. Fife, 53, of Oakwood, passed away at 4:22 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2025, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. He was born May 14, 1972, in Defiance to Jack and Thelma (Thacker) Fife. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Oakwood.

Other survivors include two...

Jun 18, 2025

Joseph B. Myers

LEIPSIC – Joseph B. Myers, 69, of Leipsic, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus. He was born December 29, 1955, in Lima to the late Norman E. and Helen Jeanne (McCandless) Myers. On June 27, 1975, he married Nancy J. Cupp, who...

Jun 18, 2025

Charles L. "Chuck" Dunbar

DELPHOS – Charles L. "Chuck" Dunbar, 64, of Delphos, went with the Lord, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born February 14, 1961, in Lima to Donald and Marilyn (Boecker) Dunbar, who survive in Ottoville.

Chuck is also survived by his children: Sara (Brandon Moore) Dunbar...