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Peter A. Little
Nov 19, 2025
Peter A. Little
NAPOLEON (formerly of Continental) – Peter A. Little, 70, of Napoleon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Filling Home Memorial Home of Mercy, Napoleon. He was born January 29, 1955, in Defiance to Robert and Ann (Ringenberg) Little. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Continental....
Larry A. Deitering
Nov 19, 2025
Larry A. Deitering
DELPHOS – Larry A. Deitering, 80, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Delphos. He was born December 9, 1944, in Lima to Joseph and Loretta (Murray) Deitering. On July 2, 1966, he married Diane S. Brenner, who preceded him in death on June 10, 2020.
Larry is survived...
Norma J. Thomas
Nov 13, 2025
Norma J. Thomas
CONTINENTAL – Norma J. Thomas, 86, of Continental, passed away at 2:00 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born September 14, 1939, in Continental to the late Willard Sr. and Henrietta (Geren) Cass. On June 21, 1958, she married Donald R. Thomas, who preceded her...
Stanley G. Miller
Nov 13, 2025
Stanley G. Miller
GLANDORF – Stanley G. Miller, 82, of Glandorf, passed away at 12:08 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 1, 1943, in Ottoville to the late Bruno "Tobe" and Genevieve (Ricker) Miller. On July 2, 1966, he married Darlene Inkrott, who survives in Glandorf....
Eugene William Wagner
Nov 12, 2025
Eugene William Wagner
LEIPSIC – Eugene William Wagner, 88 of Leipsic passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born September 29, 1937, in New Bavaria, to the late Fred and Mildred "Millie" (Provest) Wagner. In 1960 he married Alice Eiden, she preceded him in death on January 4, 2006.
Gene...
Lambert Charles "Charley" Westrick
Nov 11, 2025
Lambert Charles "Charley" Westrick
OTTAWA – Lambert Charles "Charley" Westrick, 84, of Ottawa, went to join the love of his life, wife, Juanita on November 11, 2025 at The Meadows of Ottawa. He went peacefully in his sleep.
Charley was born on September 13, 1941, in Ottawa to the late Lambert and Margaret Cole Westrick....
David J. Schumacker
Nov 10, 2025
David J. Schumacker
KALIDA – David J. Schumacker, 74, of Kalida formerly of Ottawa, passed away at 2:19 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born August 27, 1951, in Lima to the late Wilfred and Betty (Balister) Schumacker. On September 29, 1972, he married Barbara Bockrath, who preceded...
Marilyn Mae (Doepker) Weber
Nov 10, 2025
Marilyn Mae (Doepker) Weber
OTTAWA - Marilyn Mae (Doepker) Weber was born August 26, 1934, in Ottawa, Ohio to the late Norman and Mathilda (Nartker) Doepker. On November 10, 2025, at 12:40 a.m., Marilyn, 91, passed into God's Hands at The Meadows of Ottawa. On July 13, 1957, Marilyn married the love of her life, Thomas Charles...
Serge James "Jim" Brooks
Nov 9, 2025
Serge James "Jim" Brooks
LEIPSIC – Serge James "Jim" Brooks, 93, of Leipsic, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born March 16, 1932, in West Leipsic to the late Wayne and Hattie (Mull-Hoskins) Brooks. On November 21, 1953, he married Edith White, who survives in Leipsic.
...Karl A. Buerger
Nov 8, 2025
Karl A. Buerger
GLANDORF - Karl A. Buerger, 88, of Glandorf passed away peacefully at 4:46 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his residence in Glandorf. Karl is survived by his wife of 49 years, SueAnne. He is preceded in death by his parents, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
Karl was born on June 23,...
Marjorie "Margie" Frankart
Nov 7, 2025
Marjorie "Margie" Frankart
CONTINENTAL – Marjorie "Margie" Frankart, 86, of Continental, passed away at 8:50 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2025, at Vancrest of Holgate surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 17, 1939, in Dupont to the late Marvin and Elvera (Brinkman) Dangler. On June 2, 1956, she married Marvin Frankart, who survives in Continental....
John N. Staley
Nov 5, 2025
John N. Staley
LEIPSIC – John N. Staley, 65, of Leipsic, (formerly of Alveda, Ohio) passed away at 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born January 18, 1960, in Fostoria to the late Norman and Helen (Rohe) Staley.
He is survived by a sister, Mary (William) Sherman of...
Phyllis E. (Polhamus) Spitnale
Nov 4, 2025
Phyllis E. Spitnale
CLOVERDALE – Phyllis E. Spitnale, 94, of Cloverdale, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 2, 1931, in New Bavaria to the late Clarence and Grace (Dennison) Polhamus. On May 27, 1950, she married Gene F. Spitnale, who...
Brenda L. (Dimock) Eakins
Nov 4, 2025
Brenda L. Eakins
DEFIANCE - Brenda L. Eakins, 80, of Defiance, passed at 7:05 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Trustwell Assisted Living Facility in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on December 22, 1944, in Vaughnsville, Ohio to the late Charles and Florence (Yoh) Dimock.
Brenda is survived by a son, Dan (Judy) Eakins of...
Carol (Rakes) Stahl
Nov 2, 2025
Carol Stahl
MELROSE – Carol (Rakes) Stahl, 74, of Melrose, passed away at 5:12 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born August 2, 1951, in Missouri to the late Bethel "Gene" and Johnny Wilma (Cassidy) Rakes.
Carol is survived by two children: David (Niki) Stahl of Grover Hill...
Marie H. (Ruen) Grote
Nov 2, 2025
Marie H. Grote
KALIDA – Marie H. Grote, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went peacefully to our Heavenly Father at 9:05 a.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025 at her residence. She was born January 3, 1936 in Ottoville to the late Albert and Verena (Grubenhoff) Ruen. On August 8, 1959, she married Robert F. Grote and was...
David V. Slattman
Oct 31, 2025
David V. Slattman
CONTINENTAL – David V. Slattman, 70, of Continental, passed away at 7:41 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. He was born March 1, 1955, in Lima to the late Augustus and Lois (Tracy) Slattman. On May 3, 1975, he married Joanna Burgei, who survives in Continental.
Other...
Adam R. Nienberg
Oct 29, 2025
Adam R. Nienberg
HOLGATE – Adam R. Nienberg, 19, of Holgate, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born January 31, 2006, in Lima to William and Sara (Gilgenbach) Nienberg, who survive in Holgate.
He is also survived by two siblings: Laura (Casey Hillenbrand) Nienberg of Defiance and Douglas (Jael Michelson) Nienberg of...
Joe Homero Luna, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Joe Homero Luna, Jr.
LEIPSIC – Joe Homero Luna, Jr., 54 of Leipsic, passed away at 2:40 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 16, 1971, in Michigan to Homero Sr. and Betty Lou (Delgado) Luna. His parents survive in Leipsic. On September 8, 1990, he married...
James J. "Jim" Knueven
Oct 29, 2025
James J. "Jim" Knueven
LEIPSIC – James J. "Jim" Knueven, 72, of Leipsic, died at 10:05 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 19, 1953, in Lima to the late Louis and Gertrude (Meyer) Knueven. On June 22, 1974, he married Jo'Dell Berger and she survives in Leipsic.
Other survivors...

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