May 25, 2025

Don Turnwald

KALIDA - Donald Anthony "Don" Turnwald, 89, of Kalida died at 5:56 a.m., Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his residence. He was born August 28, 1935, to Ed and Tharsilla (Frederick) Turnwald in Landeck, Ohio. The second youngest of eight children, Don was raised on a farm in Muntanna, OH.  He eagerly learned the skills...

May 24, 2025

Craig Rone

DALE HOLLOW LAKE, TN - Craig Rone, 73, died at 4:45 p.m., May 24, 2025, at his residence at Dale Hollow Lake, Tennessee. He was born in Lima, Ohio to Polly and Rowland Rone on March 11, 1952.

On June 21, 1975, he married Linda Kohli who survives in Tennessee. They spent 50...

May 24, 2025

Michael G. Parker

WEST LEIPSIC – Michael G. Parker, 68, of West Leipsic, died 2:47 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay.  He was born September 10, 1956, in Alabama to the late Glen and Dolores (Day) Parker.  On October 25, 2019, he married Norma Pedroza, who survives.

He is also...

May 23, 2025

Paul J. "Spin" Rosengarten

MILLER CITY - Paul J. "Spin" Rosengarten, 73, of Miller City passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at 8:51 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Mercy Health St Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on March 29, 1952, in Lima to the late Arthur and Thelma (Niese) Rosengarten.  On October 12,...

May 21, 2025

Robert L. "Bob" Shartzer

OTTAWA – Robert L. "Bob" Shartzer, 68 of Ottawa, passed away at 2:13 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his residence.  He was born July 20, 1956, in Lima, to Charles "Bill" and Shirley (Klinger) Shartzer, his father is deceased, and his mother survives in Ottawa.  On October 3, 1998, he married...

May 20, 2025

Marjorie A. Byrne

OTTOVILLE – Marjorie A. Byrne, 71, of Ottoville, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on May 20, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born April 25, 1954, in Lima to Elmer and Rosemary (Koester) Markward, her father precedes her in death, her mother survives in Ottoville.  On November 9, 1974,...

May 20, 2025

Arlene L. Bendele

OTTOVILLE – Arlene L. Bendele, 88, of Ottoville, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Vancrest of Delphos.  She was born May 4, 1937, in Van Wert County to the late Gilbert and Frances (Martin) Kroeger.  On September 5, 1960, she married Robert P. "Bob" Bendele, he preceded her in...

May 19, 2025

Amy Elizabeth Heebsh

GLANDORF – Amy Elizabeth Heebsh, 52, of Glandorf, passed away at 6:21 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus surrounded by her family. She was born December 20, 1972, in Lima to Jerry and Anne (Ahman) Warnecke. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Ottawa....

May 19, 2025

Sharon I. Mull

VAUGHNSVILLE – Sharon I. Mull, 82, of Vaughnsville, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born October 24, 1942, in Lima to the late Ray and Inez (Becker) Bowersock.  On November 10, 1963, she married Michael Ray Mull, who preceded her...

May 19, 2025

Eddie Leal

OTTAWA – Eddie Leal, 49, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1975, in Harlingen, TX to Alberto Sr. and Maria (Esquivel) Leal. His father preceded him in death and his mother...

May 18, 2025

Charles J. Gillette

OTTAWA – Charles J. Gillette, 37, of Ottawa died 1:29 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Fostoria.  He was born July 13, 1987 to David and Pam (Wolke) Gillette, who survive in Ottawa.

Charles is survived by 2 daughters:  Emily and Margaret, both of Defiance and 3 siblings:  Christine (Lee) Ellerbrock of...

May 17, 2025

Jesse James Bohrer

Jesse James Bohrer, 49 passed away on May 17, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. He was born on September 8,1975 to Marilyn (Schnipke) and Bruce Bohrer. His father preceded him in death in 2014 and his mother survives in Ottawa, Ohio with her husband Bruce Dunham.

The true light and love of his...

May 16, 2025

Glenn Lee Decker

LIMA – Glenn Lee Decker, 67 of Lima, passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, in Salem Township, Wyandot County.  He was born February 2, 1958, in Lima to the late James William and Lulu Belle (Jornigan) Decker.  He married Sharron Hulke; she preceded him in death.

Glenn is survived by five...

May 16, 2025

Frances C. Sroufe

VAN WERT- Frances C. Sroufe, 84, formerly of Continental, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:45 p.m. at Homestead at Town Center, Van Wert. She was born August 25, 1940, to the late John and Alnora Evelyn (Dangler) Craine Jr. On February 19, 1959, she married William Franklin Sroufe. He preceded her in death...

May 16, 2025

Herbert "Herb" Radabaugh

COLUMBUS GROVE – Herbert "Herb" Radabaugh, 61, of Columbus Grove died Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:43 p.m. at his residence.  He was born September 24, 1963, in Lima to the late Paul and Mary Jane (Reeder) Radabaugh.  On October 26, 1986, he married Darlene Combs.  She died January 22, 2018.

Survivors...

May 15, 2025

Orval H. Mullen

OAKWOOD – Orval H. Mullen, 103, of Oakwood, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Meadows of Delphos.  He was born February 22, 1922, in Van Wert to the late Jesse and Lavina (Brunner) Mullen.  On October 24, 1942, he married Luella Conley, she preceded him in death on...

May 13, 2025

Steven Lee McNeely

09-16-1954 to 05-13-2025

OAKWOOD – Steven Lee McNeely, 70, of Oakwood, Ohio left this earth on May 13, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on September 16, 1954, in Defiance, Ohio to the late Margaret Gail (Brown) McNeely-Fellers and Robert McNeely.

He was the oldest brother to Karen (Bud)...

May 11, 2025

LADONNA SHISLER

LaDonna (Dimock) Shisler, age 83, of Oakwood, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, May 11, 2025.  LaDonna was born March 17, 1942, to the late Dorr and Agnes (Critten) Dimock. She grew up in Putnam County and lived in Dupont until 1960, when she married Nolan "Tucker" Shisler, of Oakwood. They had three sons,...

May 9, 2025

Gary "Pup" Verhoff

OTTAWA  - Gary "Pup" Verhoff, 72, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:44 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus surrounded by his family. He was born March 30, 1953, in Lima to the late Norbert and Juanita (Fout) Verhoff.

Gary is survived by four brothers: Kenny (Susan)...

May 9, 2025

Herman Joseph Wolke

OTTAWA – Herman Joseph Wolke, 88, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025 at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by his family. He was born August 27, 1936, in Lima to the late Albert and Marcella (Meyer) Wolke. On September 28, 1957, he married Alma Jean Lammers, who preceded...