Oct 1, 2021

Norbert G. Karhoff

OTTAWA - Norbert G. Karhoff, 82, of Ottawa, died 2:51 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born on March 9, 1939 in Gilboa to the late Edwin and Anna (Verhoff) Karhoff.  On November 9, 1956, he married Carolyn Kramer and she survives in Ottawa.

Other survivors include...

Sep 30, 2021

Ryan P. Maas

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (FORMERLY OF OTTAWA) - Ryan P. Maas, 25, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Ottawa, died at 9:57 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. He was born July 6, 1996 in Lima to Dennis and Pam (Radabaugh) Maas who survive in Ottawa.

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Sep 27, 2021

Anthony J.  Sharp

CLOVERDALE – Anthony J. Sharp, 49, of Cloverdale, died on Monday, September 27, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.  He was born on December 1, 1971 in Findlay to Charles Sharp and Madonna (Michael) Casper.  His father survives in Grover Hill, and his mother survives in Gilboa.  On October 4, 2008 he married Jana...

Sep 25, 2021

Marlene P. Verhoff

KALIDA – Marlene P. Verhoff, 78 of Kalida died 4:15 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021 at her residence.  She was born March 17, 1943 in Leipsic to the late Theodore and Hedwig (Lammers) Haselman.  On September 29, 1962, she married Lavern F. Verhoff who survives in Kalida.

Other survivors include five children:...

Sep 25, 2021

Laura V. Recker

GLANDORF – Laura V. Recker, 97, of Glandorf died 3:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born October 21, 1923 in Continental to the late Bernard H. and Mary G. (Bockrath) Vennekotter.  On February 27, 1946 she married Joseph H. Recker.  He died July 3, 2001.

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Sep 24, 2021

Dalia Noriega

LEIPSIC - Dalia Noriega, 56, of Leipsic died Friday, September 24, 2021 at her residence.  She was born April 21, 1965 in San Antonio, TX to the late Jesus and Paula (Garza) Noriega.

Survivors include two children: Mayra (Jesus Nieto) Noriega and Mario Noriega, both of Leipsic; five brothers: Adolfo Noriega and Arnulfo...

Sep 23, 2021

Velma P. Balbaugh

GLANDORF – Velma P. Balbaugh, 81, of Glandorf died 2:02 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born January 6, 1940 to the late Leo and Appolonia (Maag) Verhoff.  On October 22, 1960 she married Thomas H. Balbaugh, who preceded her in death on July 30, 2014.

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Sep 22, 2021

Collin S. Manning

OTTAWA - Collin S. Manning, 53, of Ottawa, died at 5:13 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born March 29, 1968 in Canandaigua, New York to Collin Manning and Sigrid Emerling. His father is deceased and his mother and stepfather, Sigrid (Roger) Emerling survive in...

Sep 21, 2021

Joseph R. Brubaker

HAMLER - Joseph R. Brubaker, born August 21, 1926, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.    Joe's spouse, Mildred M. Brubaker, died August 31, of 2020.   Joe and Millie were married on May 26, 1948, in Leipsic, Ohio at St. Mary's Catholic Church and had just celebrated 72 years together.

Sep 18, 2021

Mary Lou T. Ellerbrock

GLANDORF - Mary Lou T. Ellerbrock, 87, of Glandorf died peacefully surrounded by her family at 8:11 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born April 30,1934 in Leipsic to the late Louis and Adeline (Winkler) Selhorst. On November 14, 1956, she married Arthur Ellerbrock. He preceded her...

Sep 17, 2021

Edward J. Holtkamp

KALIDA - Edward J. Holtkamp, 93, of Kalida, died peacefully at 12:45 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born in Kalida on February 28, 1928 to the late Edward and Mary (Stechschulte) Holtkamp. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sister Catherine Mary Holtkamp,...

Sep 17, 2021

Marilyn E. Zeisloft

LEIPSIC – Marilyn E. Zeisloft, 91, of Leipsic, died at 4:05 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born on April 22, 1930 in Hancock County to the late Clarence and Mary (Trott) Rader.  On May 28, 1949 she married Lloyd Zeisloft, he preceded her in death on...

Sep 15, 2021

Kent L. Keeran

LEIPSIC – Kent L. Keeran, 78, of Leipsic, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his residence.  He was born April 25, 1943 in Meeker, Ohio to the late Vaun and Ruth (Crow) Keeran.  On February 29, 1964, he married Sharon Chain, she survives in Leipsic.

Kent is also survived by three...

Sep 14, 2021

David A. Rodriguez

COLUMBUS GROVE - David A. Rodriguez, 29, of Columbus Grove, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1992 in Lima, Ohio to Rene and Alejandrina (Sanchez) Rodriguez. His father and stepmother, Rene (Tammi Dunsmuir) Rodriguez survive in Ottawa and his mother and stepfather, Alejandrina (Dusty) Young survive in...

Sep 13, 2021

Rebecca M. Thornton

MILLER CITY – Rebecca M. Thornton, 75, of Miller City, died at 3:37 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born October 5, 1945 in Findlay to the late Dale and Janice (Harrington) Burnham.  On June 13, 1964, she married Richard F. Thornton, he survives in Miller City.

Sep 13, 2021

Thomas Edward Proctor, Jr.

DEFIANCE - Thomas Edward Proctor, Jr., 57, of Defiance, also known by TJ, papa, uncle and many other nicknames passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Defiance In-Patient Hospice Care. He was born on June 28, 1964 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Thomas "Tommie" and  Mary "Bonnie" (Caskey) Proctor.

TJ...

Sep 12, 2021

James W. Riley, Jr.

COLUMBUS GROVE - James W. Riley, Jr., 60, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home in Columbus Grove, Ohio after an extended illness from diabetes.  Jim was born on March 25, 1961, in Masontown, WV to the late James and Alma (Boyles) Riley who passed away when Jim was 4 and...

Sep 12, 2021

Virginia P. "Jane" Pester

MILLER CITY - Virginia P. "Jane" Pester, 98, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Miller City, Ohio on December 7, 1922 to the late William and Marie (Dulle) Hermiller. On November 21, 1944 she married Charles Pester, who passed in 2014.

They were great parents...

Sep 12, 2021

Connie M. Rump

MILLER CITY - Connie M. Rump, 81 of Miller City, died 9:25 a.m., Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born October 7, 1939 in Lima to the late Neil and Marguerite (Parker) Allspach.  On May 17, 1958 she married Donald Rump and he survives in Miller...

Sep 9, 2021

Sandra Jane Verhoff

OTTAWA – Sandra Jane Verhoff, 71, of Ottawa died at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born December 8, 1949 in Lima to the late Thomas and Arleen (Hovest) Verhoff.

Sandy is survived by her sister: Nancy Schroeder of Ottawa; and her brother: Dan...