Oct 26, 2021

Rita A. Brinkman

OTTOVILLE - Rita A. Brinkman, 78, of Ottoville, died 11:59 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born December 22, 1942 in Ottoville to the late Cornelius and Barbara (Heitmeyer) Brinkman.

Survivors include six siblings: Ruthie Rosengarten, Annie Meyer, both of Glandorf, Teresa Friemoth of Idyllwild, CA,...

Oct 24, 2021

Johnny L. Firman

OTTAWA - Johnny L. Firman, 66, of Ottawa, died at 8:08 a.m. Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born September 22, 1955 in Defiance to the late Wayne and Pearl (Reel) Firman. On July 18, 1992, he married Nancy Naveau, who survives in Ottawa.

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Oct 24, 2021

Matthew "Matt" Fiedler

OTTOVILLE – Matt Fiedler, 37, of Ottoville, died at 2:16 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born November 18, 1983 in Lima to Fred and Victoria (Wannemacher) Fiedler, his father and stepmother Diana survive in Conover, his mother and stepfather Don Maag survive in...

Oct 22, 2021

August Leo Schroeder

OTTAWA – August Leo Schroeder, 81, of Ottawa, died 1:25 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born on April 28, 1940 in Leipsic to the late Frank Saturinus and Mary Catherine (Hermiller) Schroeder.

Survivors include two siblings: Stephen Schroeder of Ottawa and Margaret...

Oct 21, 2021

Dorothy Mae Wichman passed away peacefully and gracefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 21, 2021 at the age of 90.

Dorothy was born on May 12, 1931, in Glandorf, Ohio, to parents Lawrence and Dorthea Siefker. Dorothy was the seventh child and had ten siblings: Arline Snyder, Alvin Siefker, Amos Siefker, Alice Gable, Norbert Siefker,...

Oct 21, 2021

Glenn M. Bakle

PAULDING - Glenn M. Bakle, 62, of Paulding, ran to meet Jesus on the streets of gold at 11:14 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft Wayne, IN.  He was born May 31, 1959 in Defiance to the late Vaughn and Ottillia (Johanns) Bakle. On June 21, 1980 he married...

Oct 20, 2021

Ronald J. Dulle, 80, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away October 20, 2021. He was born March 3, 1941 in Miller City, Ohio. He was an accomplished photographer with many exhibits throughout the Southwest, focusing on the Santa Fe Trail. To tell the story behind each photo, he compiled the book: Tracing the Santa Fe Trail - Today's Views, Yesterday's...

Oct 20, 2021

Dennis R. Frederick

DEFIANCE – Dennis R. Frederick, 72, of Defiance died at 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born February 22, 1949 in Defiance to the late Howard and Mary (Sebring) Frederick.  On April 15, 1989, he married Sue Burgeon, she survives in Defiance.

Also surviving are...

Oct 20, 2021

Donald E. Kimmet

OTTAWA – Donald E. Kimmet, 84, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  Don was born May 13, 1937 in Van Wert County to the late Hilary and Grace (Slattery) Kimmet.  On June 2, 1962 he married Shirlie A. Lucke, she survives in Ottawa. ...

Oct 19, 2021

Francisco G. Garcia, Sr.

LEIPSIC – Francisco G. Garcia, Sr., 89, of Leipsic, died 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born November 18, 1931 in Matamoros, Mexico to the late Roman and Josefa (Garzoria) Garcia, Sr.  On April 12, 1965, he married Maria Martinez.  She preceded him in death on...

Oct 18, 2021

Alane D. Densmore

OAKWOOD – Alane D. Densmore, 65, of Oakwood, died at 11:25 a.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Mercy Defiance Hospital, Defiance.  She was born June 25, 1956 in Defiance to Paul and Ruth (Weaver) Tracy.  Her father preceded her in death, her mother survives in Melrose.

Alane is also survived by...

Oct 16, 2021

Nina P. Barnhart

CLOVERDALE – Nina P. Barnhart, 75, of Cloverdale, died at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born October 23, 1945 in Mercer County to the late Hubert and Margaret (Berley) Davenport.  On September 3, 2004, she married Howard Barnhart, he survives in Cloverdale....

Oct 16, 2021

Helen L. Parrish

CONTINENTAL - Helen L. Parrish, 94, of Continental passed away peacefully at 2:14 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Glenn Park of Defiance.  Helen was born at home on June 24, 1927 to the late Bert and Grace (Bobenmyer) Fitzwater.   On July 4, 1945 she married Richard R. "Dick" Parrish, who affectionately referred to...

Oct 14, 2021

Araceli Guevara

LEIPSIC – Araceli Guevara, 86 of Leipsic died 11:50 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021 at The Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born September 1, 1935 in Mexico to the late Cruz and Amparo (Rosillo) Huijon.  On October 23, 1956, she married Rojelio Guevara.  He died May 29, 2016.

Survivors include seven children: Nora...

Oct 13, 2021

Kathleen R. Trask

LEIPSIC – Kathleen R. Trask, 63 of Leipsic died 9:58 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Mercy Health Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.  She was born October 16, 1957 in Lima to the late John Trask and Geneva Benroth.

Kathy had a wild spirit and a generous heart mixed with quick...

Oct 13, 2021

Barbara J. Steffan

LEIPSIC – Barbara J. Steffan, 85, of Leipsic, died 3:40 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at The Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born September 22, 1936 in Antwerp to the late Raymond and Ada (Morehead) Sudlow.  On October 25, 1952, she married Paul Steffan. He preceded her in death on February 22, 2010.

Oct 12, 2021

Arthur Joseph Samuells

DIX HILLS, NY – Arthur Joseph Samuells, 87, of Dix Hills, New York, passed away at home on October 12, 2021. Art was born in Queens, New York and graduated from Queens College.   Arthur had a long career as an electronics engineer in the defense industry.

He was the beloved husband of...

Oct 10, 2021

Rebecca Sue Goecke

RIMER - Rebecca Sue Goecke, 76, of Rimer, died 6:25 a.m., Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family.  She was born November 26, 1944 in Ottawa to the late Norman and Mary Jane (Rampe) Deters.  On July 24, 1965, she married Stephen R. Goecke and they later divorced.

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Oct 9, 2021

Betty L. Richardson

OTTAWA - Betty L. Richardson, 85 of Ottawa died 12:54 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born July 1, 1936 in Lima to the late Cyril and Lucille (Ellerbrock) Kuhlman.  On August 3, 1955, she married Alvin A. Maag.  He died July 8, 1989.  She then married James...

Oct 7, 2021

Edwin G. Steffan

LEIPSIC – Edwin G. Steffan, 95, of Leipsic died 2:56 a.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.  He was born April 14, 1926 to the late Lawrence and Agnes (Meyer) Steffan.  On August 10, 1949, he married Mary Frances Borgelt.  She preceded him in death on March 18, 1984.

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