Dorothy R. Bowen
Feb 5, 2026
Dorothy R. “Dort” Bowen
OTTOVILLE – Dorothy R. “Dort” Bowen, 92, of Ottoville, passed away peacefully at 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born March 18, 1933, in Fort Jennings to the late Sylvester A. and Frances A. (Gergen) Hoehn. In 1952 she married James W. Wolf, he precedes her in death.
Dorothy is survived by four children: Dennis...
Barbara Jean Wentz
Feb 5, 2026
Barbara Jean Wentz
GILBOA – Barbara Jean Wentz, 91, of Gilboa, went to be with the Lord at 2:40 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was born February 14, 1934, in Leipsic to the late Charles and Mary (Dukes) Nemire. On November 30, 1952, she married Arthur Wentz, who preceded her in death on November 15,...
Franklin J. "Frank" Niese
Feb 5, 2026
Franklin J. “Frank” Niese
OTTAWA – Franklin J. “Frank” Niese, age 92, died at 6:40 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born October 3, 1933, in Leipsic to Edward and Frances (Schroeder) Niese. On October 27, 1954, he married Janice Meyer, the daughter of Harry and Odelia Meyer. After 71 years of marriage, his spouse,...
E. Stan Ferris
Feb 3, 2026
E. Stan Ferris
OAKWOOD – E. Stan Ferris, 87, of Oakwood, passed away at 4:11 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born October 28, 1938, in Paulding to the late Paul and Hazel (Kretzinger) Ferris. On June 28, 1965, he married Lydia Robbins, who survives in Oakwood.
Other survivors include two children: Kim Bartley of Oakwood...
Lester R. Geckle
Feb 1, 2026
Lester R. Geckle
CONTINENTAL - Lester R. Geckle, 62, of Continental, passed away at 6:27 a.m., Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born May 18, 1963, in Allen County to the late Clarence and Betty (Strawser) Geckle.
Survivors include five siblings: Bonnie Moore of Continental, Carolyn Ludemann of Continental, Irene (Shorty Nunez) Geckle of...
Alphonse S. Niese
Jan 31, 2026
Alphonse S. Niese
MILLER CITY – Alphonse Niese, 71, of Miller City, peacefully passed away after his battle with cancer surrounded by family at 12:55 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home in Miller City. He was born July 16, 1954, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio to the late William and Mildred (Langhals) Niese.
His survivors include three...
Judy A. Utendorf
Jan 28, 2026
Judy A. (Doll) Utendorf
OTTAWA – Judy A. (Doll) Utendorf, 64, of Ottawa, passed away at 1:39 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 4, 1961, in Lima to the late Lloyd and Marie (Huster) Doll. On September 6, 1986, she married Roger Utendorf, who survives...
Robert Gene "Bob" Geiger
Jan 27, 2026
Robert Gene “Bob” Geiger
OTTAWA – Robert Gene “Bob” Geiger, 79, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born September 22, 1946, in Bluffton to the late Francis and Mary (Core) Geiger. On May 14, 1966, he married Dianna Lynn Kline, who survives in Ottawa.
Other survivors include two children: Rhonda...
Margaret M. "Mike" Schimmoeller
Jan 27, 2026
Margaret M. “Mike” Schimmoeller
OTTAWA - Margaret M. “Mike” Schimmoeller, 91, of Ottawa, passed away at 1:07 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at The Meadows of Kalida surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 3, 1935, in Glandorf to the late John and Mary (Rosenbauer) Hermiller. On October 13, 1956, she married Felix “Flop” Fenbert, who preceded her in...
Nancy J. (Binkley) Kline
Jan 26, 2026
The family requests NO FLOWERS due to severe allergies of a family member. Memorials may be made to
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America:
http://myasthenia.org/support-the-mg-community/make-a-gift/ways-to-give/
Putnam County Cancer Assistance Program (CAP):
http://pccap.org
The Gideon's International:
https://gideons.org/donate
PANDORA - Nancy Joyce Kline, 70, of Pandora, died peacefully at 8:15 a.m., Monday, January 26, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. She was born March 5, 1955, in...
Harold C. Kahle
Jan 26, 2026
Harold C. Kahle
CLOVERDALE – Harold C. Kahle, 68, of Cloverdale, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 9, 1957, in Lima to the late Leon and Lou Ann (Webken) Kahle.
He is survived by nine siblings: Daniel Kahle of Kalida, Marcia (Bill Cornett) Kahle of KY, Joseph (Charlene) Kahle of Zanesville, Bernard (Pam) Kahle...
Alfonso Mata
Jan 24, 2026
Alfonso Mata
LEIPSIC – Alfonso Mata, 77, of Leipsic, passed away at 3:27 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at South Texas Heart System, McCallen, TX. He was born August 2, 1948, in Edcouch, TX to the late Jesus and Camilla (Sanchez) Mata. On March 11, 1967, he married Sara Acevedo, who preceded him in death on April 25, 2025.
Survivors include seven...
Kathleen E. Kleman
Jan 23, 2026
Kathleen E. Kleman
OTTAWA – Kathleen E. Kleman, 77, of Ottawa, died at 9:50 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born December 30, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Daniel and Lucille (Scherler) Marcinko. On February 17, 1972, she married Leroy Kleman and he survives in Findlay.
Other survivors include two sons: Paul (Lizabeth) Kleman...
Beth Ann Schroeder
Jan 23, 2026
Beth Ann Schroeder
TOLEDO (formerly of Leipsic) – Beth Ann Schroeder, 39, of Toledo (formerly of Leipsic), passed away at 7:42 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born January 16, 1987, in Troy, Ohio to Patrick and Gwen (Schroeder) Schroeder. They both survive in Leipsic.
Other survivors include her brother, Bruce Schroeder of Leipsic; three sisters: Kelly, Kaitlin and Elyse Schroeder,...
Charles Howard "Chuck" Miller
Jan 23, 2026
Charles Howard Miller
FINDLAY - Charles Howard Miller, age 81, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, January 23, 2026, at The OSU James Cancer Hospital following a brief battle with leukemia. He was born October 19, 1944, in Warren, Ohio, to Marion E. (Costello) Miller, age 26, and Charles Henry Miller, age 24.
Charles was known as “Chuck” or “Charlie” to...
Mark L. Dirr
Jan 18, 2026
Mark L. Dirr
OAKWOOD – Mark L. Dirr, 66, of Oakwood, passed away at 10:38 a.m., Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Park View Care Center, Edgerton. He was born October 6, 1959, in Defiance to the late Alonzo and Marjorie (Franzdorf) Dirr.
He is survived by two children: Jennifer (Phillip) Spangler and Katie Dirr, both of Oakwood; two grandchildren: Lucy and Lilly;...
Joan A. Howell
Jan 18, 2026
Joan A. Howell
CONTINENTAL – Joan A. Howell, 85, of Continental, passed away at 12:32 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born September 23, 1940, in Dupont to the late Marvin and Elvera (Brinkman) Dangler. On July 26, 1958, she married Rolland “Tootie” Howell of Continental, he preceded her in death on March 1,...
Rick G. Shisler
Jan 17, 2026
Rick G. Shisler
OAKWOOD – Rick G. Shisler, 63, of Oakwood, passed away at 6:21 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. He was born April 25, 1962, in Lima to the late Nolan “Tucker” and LaDonna (Dimmock) Shisler.
He is survived by a brother, Nick Shisler of Oakwood; an uncle, Jack Shisler of Oakwood; and many cousins and friends.
In...
Richard Kohls
Jan 17, 2026
Richard Kohls
NEW CLEVELAND – Richard Kohls, 90, of New Cleveland, passed away at 2:28 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born July 6, 1935, in Ottawa to the late Neil and Mary (Recker) Kohls. On June 20, 1959, he married Joann Gerdeman in Glandorf. They were married 66 wonderful years.
Richard is survived by his...
Robert J. "Bob" Kabbaz
Jan 16, 2026
Robert Joseph “Bob” Kabbaz
HILLIARD, Formerly of OTTAWA - Robert Joseph Kabbaz, of Hilliard, formerly of Ottawa, known to his friends as "Bob," passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. After a long and courageous battle, he is finally at peace.
He was born on June 28, 1951, in Orange, New Jersey, Bob was the...
