Jun 12, 2021

John A. Ehlers

LEIPSIC – John A. Ehlers, 76, of Leipsic, died at 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.  He was born May 5, 1945 in Henry County to the late Wilhelm and Dora (Witham) Ehlers.  On July 25, 1970, he married Eileen Knapke.  She survives in Leipsic.

John is...

Jun 12, 2021

Emma M. "Katie" Brown

JUNCTION - Emma M. "Katie" Brown, 91, of Junction, died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her son's residence surrounded by family. She was born May 3, 1930 in Paulding County to the late Charles and Matilda "Tillie" (Klima) Yenser. On September 3, 1947, she married Alvin H. Brown who preceded her in death...

Jun 9, 2021

Donald E. Beemer

CONTINENTAL – Donald E. Beemer, 95, of Continental, died at 5:29 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his residence.  He was born November 2, 1925 in North Creek to the late Grover and Liola (Noirot) Beemer.  On June 19, 1943, he married Wanda Sheaks. She preceded him in death on November 24, 1994.  He...

Jun 9, 2021

Rita M. Steffan

OTTAWA - Rita M. Steffan, 96, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at 2:37 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Ohio Living Sarah Moore, Delaware.  She was born December 25, 1924 in Miller City to the late Arthur and Elnora (Noirot) Winnow.  On June 17, 1948, she married Norbert L. Steffan by Reverend P.A. Pieffer...

Jun 8, 2021

Vera M. Franz

OTTAWA - Vera M. Franz, 92, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born March 15, 1929 in Dayton to the late Joseph and Leona (Schmackers) Schwarzman.  On March 31, 1951 she married George Edward Franz before he left for the...

Jun 7, 2021

Darlene M. Harris

LIMA – Darlene M. Harris, 72, of Lima died 7:05 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center.  She was born February 6, 1949 in Lima to the late Leonard and Gertrude (Sawmiller) Michel.

Darlene is survived by 3 sisters:  Arlene (Arthur) Bear of Continental, Jane (Cecil) Collins...

Jun 6, 2021

Iris Pearl Shoemaker

LEIPSIC – Iris Pearl Shoemaker, 99, of Leipsic, died 4:43 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born July 26, 1921 in Leipsic to the late Glen and Lily (Stevenson) Searfoss.  On December 24, 1945, she married James Shoemaker. He preceded her in death in April of 1978.

Jun 5, 2021

Nancey Jo Schortgen

LEIPSIC - Nancey Jo (Stertzbach) Schortgen, 67, passed away on Saturday June 5th, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio while undergoing surgery for a liver and kidney transplant.  She was born September 3, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late Dehlen and Marilyn (Bickart) Stertzbach. Nancey married John Schortgen on...

Jun 4, 2021

Eldon M. Helmke

FORT JENNINGS - Eldon M. Helmke, 77, of Fort Jennings, died at 4:16 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born April 15, 1944 in Lima to the late Louis Helmke and Margaret (Rower) Helmke Saul. On November 21, 1964, he married Dorothy Huber and...

Jun 3, 2021

Robert Lee Kaufman

CONTINENTAL – Robert Lee Kaufman, 71, of Continental, died at 6:01 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Brookdale of Marysville.  He was born May 17, 1950 in Lima to the late Paul and Susan (Babek) Kaufman.  On September 12, 1987, he married Judy C. Geckle.  She preceded him in death on October 7, 2011....

Jun 2, 2021

Dennis Aloysius Niese

LEIPSIC – Dennis Aloysius Niese, 73, of Leipsic, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born June 28, 1947 in Leipsic to the late Andrew and Marcella (Kreinbrink) Niese.  On July 8, 2000, he married Diane Olsen and she survives in Leipsic.

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Jun 1, 2021

Denis J. "Bruiser" Grothause

CLOVERDALE – Denis J."Bruiser" Grothause, 66, of Cloverdale, died at 10:23 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born July 14, 1954 in Van Wert to the late Jerome and Margaret (Sanders) Grothause.  On November 28, 1974, he married Linda Maag, she survives in Cloverdale.

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May 30, 2021

David Paul Peoples

SUMMERFIELD, FL – David Paul Peoples, 82, of Summerfield, FL died 8:51 a.m. Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Villages Hospital, Lady Lake, FL.  He was born June 8, 1938 in Butler, OH to the late Maxwell Beck and Bernice (Miller) Peoples.  On May 6, 1967 he married Susan Diane Helbert, who survives in Summerfield,...

May 29, 2021

Doris E. Taylor

FINDLAY – Doris E. Taylor, 94, of Findlay, died at 4:56 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born January 17, 1927 in Van Wert to the late Gerald and Sara (Blackmore) Williamson.  On January 19, 1947, she married Roy J. Taylor. He preceded her in death on November...

May 29, 2021

William R. Hermiller, Jr.

MILLER CITY - William R. Hermiller, Jr. 84, of Miller City died 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 27, 1937 in Miller City to the late William F. and Marie (Dulle) Hermiller, Sr.  On April 26, 1958 he married Rita Jane Lammers, who preceded him in...

May 26, 2021

Doris Ruth German

OTTAWA - Doris Ruth German, 91, of Ottawa, died at 1:14 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 10, 1930 on a farm northwest of Ottoville, Ohio to the late Edward A. and Matilda E. (Weber) Eickholt. She came from very humble beginnings-no electricity or plumbing, and her dad...

May 25, 2021

Eugene P. "Beanie" Niese

LEIPSIC – Eugene P. "Beanie" Niese, 74, of Leipsic, died at 11:09 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 18, 1946 in Lima to the late Wilbert and Ardella (Warniment) Niese.  On November 13, 1973, he married Patricia...

May 24, 2021

Corbett G. Frey

OTTAWA - Corbett G. "Corb" Frey, 75, passed away at 10:32 a.m. on Monday,  May 24, 2021 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born on December 29, 1945 in Lima, Ohio. Corb was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys (Griffith) Frey and father, Robert F. Frey Jr.

He is survived...

May 23, 2021

Zachary J. "Zac" Cassidy

NEW BAVARIA – Zachary J. "Zac" Cassidy, 31, of New Bavaria died 9:41 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2021.  He was born October 15, 1989 in Lima to Dan and Connie (Schroeder) Cassidy, who survive in Glandorf.

Other survivors include a brother and two sisters: Neil (Brooke) Cassidy of Glandorf, Kate Cassidy...

May 23, 2021

ISADORE J. "IKE" KEMPER

OTTOVILLE - Isadore J. "Ike" Kemper, 88, of Ottoville passed away at 6:35 a.m., Sunday, May 23, 2021 at The Meadows of Delphos.  He was born September 7, 1932, in Putnam County to the late Herman and Theresa (Ricker) Kemper.  On October 13, 1962, he married the love of his life, Leona M....