Aug 17, 2021

James T. "Jim" McCrate

PANDORA - James T. "Jim" McCrate, 76, of Pandora, died at 1:12 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born July 3, 1945 in Columbus Grove to the late Lane and Jessie (Maidlow) McCrate. On December 19, 1964, he married Pearl McMonigal and she survives in Pandora....

Aug 16, 2021

Nancy Englehart

DEFIANCE - Nancy Englehart, 70, of Defiance, died at 7:40 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2021 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born May 29, 1951 in Lima to the late Herman and Imogene (Wyant) Kahle.  Nancy was formerly married to Jack Englehart and he preceded her in death.

Nancy is survived by...

Aug 13, 2021

Stanley P. Winkle

KALIDA – Stanley "Stan" P. Winkle, 67, of Kalida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at 7 p.m. on August 13, 2021. Stan was born March 3, 1954 to the late Robert "Bob" and Cleora (Stoepfel) Winkle. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Janet M. (Reindel) Winkle.

Aug 12, 2021

Dennis R. Ellerbrock

KALIDA – Dennis R. Ellerbrock, 69, of Kalida, died at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital Bridge Hospice, Findlay.  He was born November 26, 1951 in Lima to the late Gilbert and Louise (Honigfort) Ellerbrock. On September 18, 1976, he married Donna Reindel and she survives in Kalida.

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Aug 10, 2021

Steven L. Fenter

MELROSE - Steven L. Fenter, 58, of Melrose, died 5:38 a.m. Tuesday,  August 10, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born August 2, 1963 in Defiance to Gene and Ruth (Teegarden) Fenter. His parents survive in Oakwood.

Other survivors include five daughters:  Amanda (David) Wagner, Samantha Fenter,...

Aug 10, 2021

Larry L. Showalter

OTTAWA – Larry L. Showalter, 67, of Ottawa, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born April 6, 1954 in Lima to the late Paul and Augusta (Cole) Showalter. On September 17, 1977, he married Donna J. Ellerbrock and she survives in Ottawa.

He is also survived by a...

Aug 9, 2021

Kenneth Glenn Dunlap

CONTINENTAL - Kenneth Glenn Dunlap, 59, of Continental, died Monday, August 9, 2021 at his residence.  He was born June 19, 1962 in Defiance to the late Glenn and Rosemary (Otto) Dunlap.  On August 12, 1983, he married Jennifer Stauffer who survives in Continental.

Other survivors include a daughter: Molly (John) Parinello...

Aug 9, 2021

I t's A Celebration of the Life of

Mary Catherine "Kate" (Fenbert) Schroeder

August 14, 1932 – August 9, 2021

Please come join us for a celebration of the life of Kate Schroeder on:

Sunday, November 21, 2021

From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

At the Leipsic...

Aug 8, 2021

Ted C. Homier

OTTAWA - Ted C. Homier, 78, of Ottawa, died at 5:44 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on January 14, 1943 in New Bavaria to the late Sylvester and Germain (Swary) Homier.  On June 12, 1965, he married LaVonne Wiemken.  She survives in Ottawa....

Aug 7, 2021

Russell "Frank" Marvin

OAKWOOD - Russell "Frank" Marvin, 65, of Oakwood, died at 6:02 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Antwerp Manor Assisted Living.  He was born August 25, 1955 in Paulding County to the late Russell Harold and Laura (Carnahan) Marvin.

Survivors include two sons: Dennis (Kristy) Marvin of Paulding and Doug Marvin of...

Aug 7, 2021

Wayne Eugene Kratzer

LEIPSIC - Wayne Eugene Kratzer, 92, of Leipsic, died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 7, 2021.  He was surrounded by his loving family members.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Kay (Bolman) Kratzer.

He is preceded in death by his 5 siblings:  Don (Lois) Kratzer, Fairfield,...

Aug 4, 2021

David Arthur Croy

FORT JENNINGS – David Arthur Croy, 78, of Fort Jennings, died at 10:38 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  He was born November 15, 1942 in Ottawa to the late Arthur and Barbara (Mullett) Croy-Hoyt.  On June 28, 1974 he married Rita C. Pohl, who preceded him in death.

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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)...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...