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Creed Smallwood

Creed Smallwood

Aug 3, 2021

Creed Smallwood

ANTWERP – Creed Smallwood, 76, of Antwerp, died on August 3, 2021 at Fort Wayne VA Medical Center.  Born on August 22, 1944 in Pikeville, KY., he was the son of Vertie (Bartley) King and James Smallwood, both deceased.

He is survived by his two children: Don Smallwood of Oakwood and James (Kim)...

Sgt. Jared M. Ulinski

Sgt. Jared M. Ulinski

Jul 31, 2021

Sgt. Jared M. Ulinski

FINDLAY – Sgt. Jared M. Ulinski, 44, of Findlay, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Findlay Post.  He was born October 11, 1976 in Seville to John and Sandra (Schump) Ulinski who survive in Seville.  On March 9, 2019, he married Anna Basinger who survives in Findlay.

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Mark A. Dobbelaere

Mark A. Dobbelaere

Jul 30, 2021

Mark A. Dobbelaere

OAKWOOD – Mark A. Dobbelaere, 62, of Oakwood was finally reunited on July 30, 2021, with his son, Brandon, after 23 long years.

Mark was a lifelong farmer that was dedicated to his family heritage and was passionate for those he loved.  He was a co-owner of The Landing Strip for 29...

Margaret M. (Maag)  Stefanek

Margaret M. (Maag) Stefanek

Jul 27, 2021

Margaret M. Stefanek

KALIDA - Margaret M. Stefanek, 70, of Kalida, died at 3:04 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Vancrest of Van Wert.  She was born September 18, 1950 in Lima to the late Adolph and M. Irene (Jaegers) Maag.  She was formerly married to Dr. Dale C. Stefanek, DDS.

Margaret is survived...

Ray Junior Mullins

Ray Junior Mullins

Jul 26, 2021

Ray Junior Mullins

OAKWOOD - Ray Junior Mullins, 85, of Oakwood, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the home of his granddaughter, Tasha White in Van Wert, Ohio.

Ray was born April 14, 1936, in Ferrellsburg, Lincoln County, West Virginia, the son of Dennis Steed and Eunice Vesta (Brickles) Mullins.

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Dorothy M. (Bradford)  Price

Dorothy M. (Bradford) Price

Jul 19, 2021

Dorothy M. (Bradford) Price

OAKWOOD – It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother on Monday, July 19, 2021.

She was born October 5, 1933 in Payne.  She loved music and could play the saxophone by ear.  She was eleven years of age when asked...

Norman J. Lammers

Norman J. Lammers

Jul 19, 2021

Norman J. Lammers

MILLER CITY – Norman J. Lammers, 86, of Miller City died 7:54 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2021 at The Meadows of Leipsic.  He was born March 11, 1935 in Putnam County to the late Arthur H. and Lauretta C. (Wagner) Lammers.  On April 12, 1958, he married Jane L. Miller and she survives in...

Maxine (Bolen)  Martin

Maxine (Bolen) Martin

Jul 18, 2021

Maxine Martin

OTTAWA - Maxine Martin, 91, of Ottawa died at 1:39 a.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's, Lima.  She was born May 29, 1930 in Hindman, KY to the late Dingus and Minnie (Coburn) Bolen.  On August 16, 1952, she married Curtis J. Martin, he preceded her in death on October...

Frank L. Kuhlman

Frank L. Kuhlman

Jul 17, 2021

Frank L. Kuhlman

OTTAWA – Frank L. Kuhlman, 83, of Ottawa, died at 4:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born March 26, 1938 in New Cleveland to the late Ralph and Julitta (Nuveman) Kuhlman.  On October 10, 1986 he married Joann Ellerbrock, she survives in Ottawa.

He...

Ruth V. (Niese)  Vorst

Ruth V. (Niese) Vorst

Jul 17, 2021

Ruth V. Vorst

KALIDA – Ruth V. Vorst, 89, of Kalida, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born August 3, 1931 in Leipsic to the late Isidore and Anna (Goedde) Niese. On May 24, 1952, she married Carl B. Vorst, he preceded her in death on...

Mildred T. (Warnecke)  Vorst

Mildred T. (Warnecke) Vorst

Jul 16, 2021

MILDRED T. VORST

KALIDA - Mildred Therese Vorst, 95, passed from this world and followed our Lord to heaven on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 2:20 p.m.

Millie was born on April 23, 1926, five minutes after her twin sister, Margaret Siefker of Glandorf.  She was the 9th child of Martha (Morman) and Bernard Warnecke. ...

Diane M. (Crawford)  Roof

Diane M. (Crawford) Roof

Jul 15, 2021

Diane M. Roof

OTTAWA – Diane M. Roof, 76, of Ottawa, died at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born August 13, 1944 in Bluffton to the late Thomas and Elizabeth "Jane" (Sutter) Crawford.  On June 1, 1970 she married Leo B. Roof, he preceded her in death on...

Martha Charlene (Smith)  Dockery

Martha Charlene (Smith) Dockery

Jul 14, 2021

Martha C. "Charlene" Dockery

NORTH CREEK – Martha C. "Charlene" Dockery, 84, of North Creek, went to join her beloved husband, Hobert and her fur babies at 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Bridge Hospice, Bowling Green, Ohio.  The oldest sister of nine children, Charlene was born July 3, 1937 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the...

Anna R. (Rosa)  Gonzalez

Anna R. (Rosa) Gonzalez

Jul 14, 2021

Anna Rosa Gonzalez

LEIPSIC – Anna Rosa Gonzalez, 92, of Leipsic, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born July 26, 1928 in Robstown, TX to the late Genovevo and Santos (Castillo) Rosa.  On July 4, 1948 she married Estevan Gonzalez, he preceded her in death on November...

Oscar A. Schnipke

Oscar A. Schnipke

Jul 10, 2021

Oscar A. Schnipke

GLANDORF - Oscar A. Schnipke, 93, of Glandorf died 4:55 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born February 5, 1928 in Cloverdale to the late Henry and Lillian (Miller) Schnipke.  On September 9, 1978 he married Shirley Caskey, who survives in Glandorf.

He...

Sandra J. (Winkle)  Maas

Sandra J. (Winkle) Maas

Jul 10, 2021

Sandra J. Maas

OTTAWA - Sandra J. Maas, 61, of Ottawa died 10:25 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her residence.  She was born May 23, 1960 in Lima to John A. and Joann S. (Zeisloft) Winkle.  Her father is deceased and her mother survives in Leipsic.  On April 27, 1985 she married Joseph E. Maas, he...

Arthur Godoy Jr.

Arthur Godoy Jr.

Jul 7, 2021

Arthur Godoy Jr.

PAYNE-Arthur Godoy Jr., 42, of Ottawa, formerly of Payne, died at 9:21 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf.  He was born July 31, 1978 in Paulding to Arthur Godoy Sr. and Sylvia Jasso.

Arthur is survived by his mother; seven siblings: Christa (Arthur) Sanchez of...

Serge E. Ladd

Serge E. Ladd

Jul 7, 2021

Serge E. Ladd

WEST LEIPSIC – Serge E. Ladd, 91, of West Leipsic, died at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  He was born September 23, 1929 in West Leipsic to the late Serge N. and Marie (Hittle) Ladd.  On May 10, 1958 he married Doris J. Chamberlin, she preceded him...

William F. "Bill" Schroeder

William F. "Bill" Schroeder

Jul 7, 2021

William F. "Bill" Schroeder

OTTAWA - William F. "Bill" Schroeder, 70,  of Ottawa, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born February 9, 1951 in Lima to the late Ernest and Lucille (Laubenthal) Schroeder.  On October 13, 1973, he married Nancy Verhoff and she survives in Ottawa.

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Lewis J. Palmer, Jr.

Lewis J. Palmer, Jr.

Jul 7, 2021

Lewis J. Palmer, Jr.

CONTINENTAL – Lewis J. Palmer, Jr, 65, of Continental, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 peacefully at his home.  He was born June 18, 1956 in Lima to the late Lewis Sr. and Simone (Van Orshaegen) Palmer.

Survivors include two sons: Josh (Stacy) Palmer and Dusty (Heather) Palmer, both of Miller...

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