1991 - Ottoville Obits

1-2-1991

Alfred Sellet

Alfred Sellet, 76, Winter Haven. FL. and formerly of Ottoville, died on January 2,

1991, at Lakeland General Hospital, Lakeland, FL.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma (Brenner) Sellet, formerly of Ottoville, four sons, Richard, Robert and Daniel all of Florida, and two sisters. Florentine Warnecke. Ottovllle, and Mary Lou Vetter Ft. Jennings.

Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with burial In Lakeside Memoria1 Park, both in Winter Haven.

Mr. Sellet formerly was owner of Sellet's Firestone Store in Ottoville. He moved to Florida In 1960.

1-3-1991

Lucille P. Clark

Lucille P. Clark, 67, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 3, 1991) at Humana Hospital-St. Petersburg.

She was born in Ottoville, Ohio, and came here in 1965 from Delphos, Ohio. Locally, she worked as a waitress. She was a Catholic.

Survivors include a daughter, Tina Vance, St. Petersburg; two brothers, John Pohl, St. Mary’s, Ohio, and Elmer Pohl, St. Louis; two sisters, Clara Vondran and Margaret Powell, both of Delphos; and two grandchildren. Robert D. Easter Funeral Home, Gulfport.

1-23-1991
Frank X. Weber

            Frank X. Weber, 91, Cloverdale, died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 1991, at Sarah Jane Chambers Geriatric Center, Delphos.

            He was born September 8, 1899, in Ottoville, the son of John and Rosalia (Gasser) Weber. On June 12, 1929, he married Mary Honigford, who survives.

            Mr. Weber was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, its Holy Name Society and the Catholic Knights of Ohio. He retired as an auto mechanic from Delpha-Chevrolet-Buick in 1961.

            Survivors include seven sons, Eugene J. Weber, Coldwater, Donald L. Weber, Estes Park, CO, Arthur Weber, Ft. Wayne, IN., Leonard Weber, Detroit, MI., Kenneth J. Weber, Greenville, RI., Lawrence A. Weber, Barnum, MN., and Rev. Herbert F. Weber, Bowling green; six daughters, Mrs. Mike (Mildred) Rahrig, Avon Park FL., Sister Helen Weber C.PP.S., Toledo, Mrs. Frank (Lucille) Fuchs, Brandon, FL., Mrs. Roger (Celeste) Geise, Delphos, Mrs. James (Dolores) Spieles, Wauseon and Mrs. Vernon (Judith) Fischer, Delphos; 39 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Miller, Delphos.

            Three brothers, Anthony Weber, Ferd Weber and Louis Weber; three sisters, Rosie Hoehn, Helen Perrin and Theresa Honigford; and two grandchildren are deceased.

            Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Herbert Weber and Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

            Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Repair Fund.

1-26-1991

Urban J. Gerker

Urban J. Gerker, 71, Ottoville, died at 950 a.m. Saturday January 26, 1991, at his residence.

He was born September 11, 1919, in Putnam County the son of George and Amelia (Kreinbrink) Gerker, on September 3, 1947, he married Clara L. Verhoff, who survives.

Mr. Gerker was a farmer. He was a member of Ottoville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3740. Fort Jennings American Legion Post 71 5, Immaculate Conception

Catholic Church in Ottoville and the church's Holy Name Society. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors also include five sons; Gerald Gerker, Columbus. Michael Gerker and Daniel Gerker, both of Cloverdale, James Gerker, Los Angeles and Mark Gerker, Westlake: three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Annita) Flanagan, Delphos, Mrs. Art (MaryAnn) Schmit, Orient and Doris Ann Gerker, Toledo: 13 grandchildren: and one sister. Martha Gerker, Ottawa. Preceding him in death were one brother, Leo Gerker and one sister. Rita Siebeneck

Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:50 a.m. Monday, January 29, 1991, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville; where military graveside services were conducted by Ottoville VFW and Fort Jennings American Legion.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Sifred Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church building repair fund or to the donor's choice.

2-3-1991

Catherine Hohlbein

Catherine Hohlbein, 88, formerly of Ottoville, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday February 3, 1991, at the Sarah Jane Chambers Geriatric Center, Delphos.

Mrs. Hohlbein was born June 3, 1902, in Ottoville to Anton and Rosa (Bendele) Bensman. On June 3, 1924, she married Frank X Hohlbein who died March 2, 1983.

Surviving are four sons, Robert, Delphos, Richard, Lima, Gerald and Donald both of Ottoville, five daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Alice) Meyer. Ottawa, Mrs. Melvin (Rita Mae) Pohlman, Mrs. Carl (Dolores) Hemker, Mrs. Richard (Mary Lou) Gerdeman, all of Delphos and Mrs. Paul (Valeta) Lammers Kalida: 35 grandchildren: 40 great-grandchildren: one sister, Veronica Stoody, Ft. Wayne. IN.

One son Carl Dean Hohlbein, one daughter Carol Jean Hohlbein and one sister Barbara Hutt and one grandchild are deceased.

Mrs. Hohlbein was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. Ottoville VFW Auxiliary and Post 3740. She was a homemaker and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville.

The funeral was Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ottoville. Rev Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.

Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Sifred, Ottoville, handled the arrangements.

2-7-1991

Julia L. Vincke

Julia L. Vincke, 77, Cloverdale, and formerly of Lima and Paradise Oaks Nursing Home, Cloverdale, died at 9:65 p.m. Thursday February 7, 1991. In St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She wan born April 2, 1913, in Lima to Harry and Loretta (Diamond) Pflum. On January 15, 1944, in Lima, she married Lester F. Vincke, who died February 24, 1967.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Larry (Ann) Burkhart, Mrs. Mary Burkhart, both of Cloverdale, Ms. Kathy Ivsin, Leeds, England. Mrs. Thomas (Peggy) Berry, North Olmstead, Oh., Mrs. Pedro (Martha) Nunez, Homestead, FL., 17 grandchildren: and one sister, Sister Julia (Mary Adele) Pflum, Mt. St. Joseph.

She was a member of St. Barbara's Catholic Church, Cloverdale and a homemaker.

Funeral services were held at the church at 10 am. Saturday. The Rev. Roger Bonifas officiated. Burial was In Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima.

Preferred memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children’s Hospital.

Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville handled the arrangements.

2-9-1991

August J. Kreinbrink

2-28-1991

Ruth M. Brinkman

Ruth M. Brinkman, 84, Ottawa, died at 6:05 a.m. Thursday February 28, 1891, at the Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa, where she was a resident.

She was born October 13, 1906, in Ottoville to Gottfried and Amelia (Boehmer) Wannemacher. She married Alfred L. Brinkman on January 23, 1937, and he survives.

Also surviving are two daughters. Mrs. Dennis (Marilyn) Erman, Ottawa: Diane Brinkman, Tampa. Fl.; two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

Preceding her in death was a son, Kenneth; two brothers, Alvin “Smoke” Wannemacher and Robert Wannemacher: one sister, Leona Fenbert: and two step-sisters, Ellen Rekart and Sylvia Byrne.

Mrs. Brinkman was a homemaker. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa and its Altar-Rosary Society

A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday at the church. Rev. Mark Peres officiated. Burial was in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Columbus Grove.

Funeral arrangements were handled by McCrate-Love Funeral Home, Ottawa.

3-15-1991

Dorothy D. Looser

Dorothy D. Looser, 67, Ottoville, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday March 16, 1991, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

Mrs. Looser was born December 27, 1923, in Delphos the daughter of Louis and Caroline (Berelsman) Brenner. On July 18, 1945, she married George B. Looser, who survives.

A homemaker Mrs. Looser was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its Alter Rosary Society.

Survivors also include two daughters, Mrs. Guy (Linda) Miller, Cloverdale, and Mrs. Gary (Nancy) Foley, Elida three sons, Thomas, Fort Jennings and James and David, both of Ottoville; 12 grandchildren: two sisters Mary Jenkins, Gomer and Helen Schneeg, Fort Jennings: and two brothers, Carl Brenner, Montpelier and Don Brenner, Salem Springs, AR.

Mass of Christian Burial was Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral

Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church repair fund, or Ottoville EMS.

3-6-1991

Robert Unterbrink

Robert C. Unterbrink, 73, South Louisville, formerly from Ottoville, died Tuesday, March 6, 1991, at his home.

Survivors include his wife, the former Ann L. Zorn: two sons, Robert Unterbrink Jr., Lexington and Kenneth M. Unterbrink two sisters, Irene F. Vorhees, Lima and Mary Jane Vanderford, Cloverdale, and a brother R. J. Unterbrink, FL.

Funeral services were Friday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial was in the New Albany National Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Joseph E. Ratterman & Son South End Funeral Home.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor or St. Vincent de Paul Society.

3-27-1991
Vincent A. Krebs

Vincent A. Krebs, 81, South Amherst, formerly of Delphos, died Wednesday, March 27, 1991, at the residence of his step-granddaughter in Portsmouth.

He was born March 16, 1910, in Ottoville to Henry and Elizabeth (Wrocklage) Krebs. He married Breta Page in November 1935, who died in July, 1990.

Survivors include one brother. Carl Krebs, Inverners, FL.; two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Gertrude) Neal and Catherine Tippie, Delphos: one step-granddaughter: one step-grandson and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday in Garland Funeral Home Amherst. Burial was in Amherst Cemetery.

3-16-1991

Albert A. Hoehn

            Albert A. Hoehn, 70, of 2825 Cambridge Blvd., Fort Wayne, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the residence of his daughter in Fort Wayne.  He had been ill for several months.

           Born Jan. 23, 1921 in Ottoville, Ohio to Frank and Rosa Didion Hoehn, he had lived in Fort Wayne most of his life.  He married Eloise Ramsey, who survives.  He had been a supervisor for 36 years at the Butler Paper Company, Fort Wayne, retiring in 1986.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

             Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Marshall (Lisa) HIRSCH, Fort Wayne; a sister, Lucille GLASS, and a brother, Paul [HOEHN], both of Venice, Fla., and nieces and nephews.  Two sisters, Alice BURNING and Martha MILLER, preceded in death.

            Services will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Timothy ROHRBACHER officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. 

Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Klaehn, Fall and Melton Funeral Home, 420 Wayne St., Fort Wayne, and from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home in Akron. 

Memorials may be made to the Allen County Cancer Society or the Fort Wayne Visiting Nurse and Hospice program

4-11-1991

Fern O. Bernard

Fern O. Bernard, 72, Jamestown, formerly of Ottoville, died at 11:33 p.m. Thursday April 11, 1991, at the Hospice of Dayton.

She was born August 14, 1918, in Cecil to Edwin Charles and Maria Olive (Smith) Hutchins. On January 11, 1941, she married Richard W. Bernard, who died January 7, 1987.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Mach, Jamestown, Mary Kay Montoya, Troy, and Mrs. John (Joan) Brickner, Warsaw, IN: three sons, Ralph E. Xenia, William R. Dayton and Edward C. Kokomo, IN: 13 grandchildren; three sisters, Ethel Gardner, Ft. Wayne, IN. Mrs. John (Florice) Rhoad, Ft. Wayne, IN., and Margery Hutchins, Paulding.

Preceding her in death were three brothers, Roland, Charles and Ralph Hutchins: and one sister-In-law, Irene Hutchins. Lansdale, PA.

She was a former cosmetologist and a member of the Ft. Jennings American Legion Post 715 Auxiliary, Ft. Jennings. She was also a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville.

A funeral Mass was held Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell offciated. Burial was made in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral

Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton.

4-17-1991 

Roland A. Fischbach

Roland A. Fischbach, 68, Watertown, SD. died at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 1991, in Prairie Health Care Center, Watertown, of an extended illness.

He was born June 8, 1922, in Ottoville to Henry and Mary (Comes) Fischbach. He married Loretta DeVille on October 29, 1946, in Watertown, who survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Robert Fischbach and Darwin Fischbach, Watertown; three brothers Donald Fischbach, Delphos, Thomas Fischbach, Lima and Raphael Fischbach, Ft. Jennings: one sister Mrs. Ronnie (Eileen) Hamilton, Delphos and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ray Fischbach.

Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday in Holy Name Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Murphy officiated. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Watertown.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Wight and Fox Funeral Chapel, Watertown.

4-27-1991

Lucinda O’Brien

            Lucinda Mittelkamp O’Brien, 75, Mansfield, formerly of Ottoville, died Saturday, April 27, 1991.

            Survivors include four sons; two brothers, Henry Mittelkamp, Ottoville and Joseph Mittelkamp, Lima; and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Brinkman, Lima, Mrs. Julie Koch, Columbus Grove, and Mrs. Ruth Brown, Botkins.

            Services were held Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mansfield. Burial was in the Mansfield Catholic Cemetery.

            Funeral arrangements were handled by Geiger-Herlihy Funeral Home, Mansfield.

4-29-1991

Gertrude C. Schwab

            Gertrude Clara Schwab, 84, Custar, died Monday, April 29, 1991, in Oak Grove Quality Nursing Center, Deshler, after an extended illness.

            She was born March 24, 1907, in Ottoville, the daughter of Michael an Elizabeth (Eickholt) Miller. In 1939, she married John E. Schwab, who died in 1965.

            Surviving are two sons, Thomas, Custar, and Jack, Monroe, Mi.; a daughter, Margaret Okuley, Maumee; a sister Emma Dibling, Carey, and seven children.

            Also, preceding her in death were four brothers and two sisters.

            Services were held Thursday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Joseph Schmelzer officiated. Burial was in St. Louis Cemetery, Custar.

            Funeral arrangements were handled by Snyder-Bloor Funeral Home, Deshler.

            Preferred memorials are to the Society of the Divine Word, Perrysburg.

4-29-1991
Randall J. Maher

Randall Jay Maher, 40, Columbus, died 10:45 p.m. Monday, April 29, 1991, in Convoy.

He was born August 10, 1943 in Van Wert the son of Richard J. and Phyllis (Poling) Maher. His mother Phyllis Poling remarried and survives in Convoy.

He is also survived by two brothers, Robert, Ottawa, John, Salsbury, North Carolina: two sisters, Marcia Osenga, Convoy, and Mary Ann Bogart, Worthington.

He was a graduate of Ottoville High School and formerly was assistant director of respiratory services at Ohio State Hospital, Columbus.

Funeral Mass will be said at 10 am. Thursday at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Van Wert. Rev. James A. Siefker will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Van Wert.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Brickner Funeral Home. Van Wert. A vigil service will be held 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Van Wert Area Visiting Nurses.

5-5-1991

Alfred H. Ricker

Alfred H. (Pete) Ricker, 76, Ottoville, died Sunday, May 5, 1991, at 12:35 a.m. at Paradise Oaks Nursing Home, Cloverdale.

He was born March 19, 1915, in Cloverdale to Louis B. and Anna (Kemper) Ricker. On July 16, 1945. He married Elizabeth E. Epping who survives.

Mr. Ricker was a retired employee of M & W Trailer and formerly employed at Gramm Trailer. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Ottoville and its Holy Name Society.

Survivors include four sons, Louis, and David, Ottoville, Victor, Toledo and John, Cloverdale: 10 grandchildren: two brothers, Harold, Roscommon, MI. and Richard, Clyde: and two sisters, Mrs. Leona Backus and Mrs. Arthur (Mary) Grothouse, both of Delphos

Preceding him in death was one son Donald; three brothers, Isadore, Mark and Gilbert; and two sisters Emma Foster and Rita Steinbrenner.

Funeral mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, (today) at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkmap-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Memorials may be made to the Catholic Church Steeple Repair Fund or American Cancer Society.

5-5-1991

Amelia A. Kreinbrink

Amelia A. Kreinbrink, 70, Fort Jennings, died Sunday, May 5, 1991, at 9:45 p.m. In St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She wan born April 25, 1911, in Ottoville to Anthony and Veronica (Metzger) Hilvers. She married Paul E. Zolman on April 28, 1944, and he died July 1954. On October 31, 1964 she married August J. Kreinbrink and he died February 9, 1991.

Mrs. Kreinbrink wan a homemaker. She was also a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and its Altar Rosary Society.

Surviving are two sons, Joseph E. Zolman, Liberty Center and Richard Zolman. Fayette, AL.: one stepson, Norman K. Kreinbrink, Findlay: one stepdaughter, Mrs. Donald (Phyllis) Hohenbrink, Ottawa: 11 grandchildren: six step grandchildren: 14 step-great-grandchildren: one brother, Leo Hilvers, Ft. Jennings: and one sister, Mrs. Martha Pohl, Ft. Jennings.

Preceding her in death were two sons Allen E. and Paul A. Zolman: one granddaughter: two brothers, George and Ramon Hilvers: and one sister, Rose Allemeier.

Funeral services were 1 p.m. Wednesday (today) In Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was In Monroeville Memorial Cemetery, Monroeville, IN.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral

Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Building Repair Fund or to the American Heart Association.

5-16-1991

R. Mary Mack

R. Mary Mack, 67, Fort Jennings, died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, May, 16, 1991, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She was born August 26, 1923, in Ottoville to Joseph and Regina (Kemper) Hoehn. On April, l7 1948, she married James H. Mack, who survives.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Ft. Jennings Altar Rosary Society. Also surviving are two sons, Ronald, Taneytown, MD, and William, Kalida; two daughters, Mrs. Rodney (Karen) Wagner, Ft. Jennings, and Mrs. Michael (Marilyn) Birkemeier, Columbus Grove: 10 grandchildren; five brothers, Orville Hoehn, Dearborn Mi., Ralph Hoehn, Delphos, Richard Hoehn, Glandorf, Gerald Hoehn, Ottoville and Joseph Hoehn, North Olmstead: and three sisters. Mrs. Frank (Wilma) Sunderhaus, Ottawa, Mrs. Richard (Norma) Wolke, Ottawa and Mrs. Daniel (Genevieve) Maag, Columbus Grove.

Preceding her in death were three brothers, Victor, Eugene and Thomas Hoehn, and one sister, Mildred Wieging.

Funeral services were held Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ft. Jennings. Rev. Roger Bonifas officiated. Burial was in St Joseph's Cemetery, Ft. Jennings.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral

Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice:

5-19-1991

Margaret E. Ricker

Margaret E. "Doddle" Ricker, 58, Roscommon, MI, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 1991, at the Methodist Hosiptal, Lubbock, TX.

She was born December 3, 1932, in Piqua to Joseph I. and Mary (Chronerberry) McNulty. On January 28, 1958, she married Harold A. Ricker, who survives.

She was a former bookkeeper in Tiffin for First National Bank, then for Toledo Trust in Tiffin. She was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Rosommon, MI.

Also surviving are a son, Robert Louis Ricker, Orlando; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Mary Ann) Hartland, Plymouth, MI., and Mrs. Richard "Bernie" (Jane Marie) Brousseau Clovic, NM: 3 granddaughters: one brother, James Patrick McNulty, South Bend, IN.: and one sister, Mrs. Daniel Patrick (Mara Ann) Lange, Tiffin.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 24, 1991, at 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 2to4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the KolkmeyerHelmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville. A parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday.

5-23-1991

Caroline M. Hoffman

Caroline M. Hoffman, 79, Hillman-Ford Rd., Marion, formerly of Ottawa, died the afternoon of May 23 in her home.

She was born January 28, 1912, in Ottoville to George and Elizabeth Wenzlick. She married Ralph D. Hoffman February 21, 1933, who died November 1, 1989.

Mrs. Hoffman was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Marion Mrs. Hoffman and her husband lived on a farm near Ottawa for 20 years.

Survivors include six sons, George Hoffman, LaRue, Paul Hoffman, New Bloomington, Bill Hoffman, Edison, Joe Hoffman, Tom Hoffman and Frank Hoffman, Marion: five daughters, Mrs. James (Mary) Ream, Bloomville, Mrs. Dale (Ann) Van Buskirk, Morral, Elizabeth Hoffman, Mrs. Dale (Teresa) Stapleton and Mrs. Dan (Agnes) Murphy, Marlow one sister, Regina Jerwers, Ft. Jennings; two brothers, Herman Wenzlick, Cloverdale, Lawrence Wenzlick, Whitehouse: 22 grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday, May 26, 1991, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marion. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, Marion.

6-7-1991

Cyril M. Weber

Cyril M. (Skeeter) Weber, 78, Ottoville, died at 6:07 p.m. Friday, June 7, 1991, at St. Rita's Medical Center emergency room.

Mr. Weber was born February 16, 1913, in Ottawa the son of Frank M. and Philomena M. (Rampe) Weber. On July 17, 1945, he married Alberta C. Koester, who survives.

Mr. Weber was a retired salesman for J.J. Miller Co. and Birkemeier Monument Co. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville, its Holy Name Society and Ottoville Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors also include three sons, William Weber, Westerville, Daniel Weber, Lima, and Robert Weber, Worthington: one daughter, Judith Terry, Ottoville: and eight grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was a sister. Bernice Fisher.

Services were held Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church repair fund.

6-7-1991

Melissa M. Plescher

Melissa Marie Plescher was stillborn at 10:58 a.m. Friday, June 7, 1991, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She was the daughter of Michael A. and Jane M. (Backs) Plescher, Ft Jennings who survive.

Survivors include a sister, Loni Plescher, at home, two brothers, Christopher Plescher and Thomas Plescher, both at home: paternal grandmother, Mrs. Jane Plescher, Ottoville: and maternal grandparents, Norman and Theresa Becker, Cloverdale.

Private graveside services were held Monday, June 10, 1991. Burial was in St Mary’s cemetery, Ottoville.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville.

6-16-1991

Aloysius J. Mueller

Aloysius J. (A. J.) Mueller, 88, Ottoville, died at 7:51 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 1991, at Paradise Oaks Nursing Home, Cloverdale.

He was born June 9, 1903, in Landeck the son of Peter and Mary (Wenning) Mueller. On May 23, 1934, he married Evelyn Hesseling, who survives.

Mr. Mueller was a retired farmer from the Landeck area. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, its Holy Name Society, and the Landeck Catholic Knights of Ohio.

Other survivors include two sons, Rev. Donald Mueller, Fremont and Joseph Mueller, Delphos; three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Angela) Hohlbein, Ottoville, Mrs. William (Janice) Deitering, Leipsic and a sister Diane (Anne Marie) Mueller, Ann Arbor, MI: 14 grandchildren: 10 great-grandchildren: and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Rosella) Gerdeman, and Mrs. Walter (Esther) Gerdeman, both of Delphos.

One daughter, Rose Ann Mueller is deceased. Also deceased are brothers, the Rev. Ralph Mueller, Oliver Mueller and Gilbert Mueller: sisters, Alberta Hoehn, Agatha Mueller and Philomena Brinkman: and a half-sister, Bernadine Mueller.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. With his son, Rev. Donald Mueller, his nephew, Rev. Paul Mueller and Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church building repair fund.

6-20-1991

Mathilda Herman

Mathilda (Tillie) Herman, 82, Delphos, died at 2:03 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 1991, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She was born April 28, 1908, in Ottoville the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Beining) Hoersten. In 1930, she married Albert (Peck) Herman, who died in 1984.

Survivors include three sons, Joseph Herman, Spencerville, Leonard Herman, Columbus, and James Herman, Kettering: one daughter. Mrs. Alfred (Mary Ann) German, Delphos: 19 grandchildren: 18 great-grandchildren: four brothers, Clarence Hoersten and Anthony Hoersten, both of Ottoville. Lawrence Hoersten, Ottawa and Vincent Hoersten, Delphos: and four sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Schneider, Ottoville, Mrs. Hubert (Julie) Hemker and Mrs. Herman (Victoria) Luersman, both of Fort Jennings, and Mrs. Herbert (Claranne) Gerdeman, Delphos.

Mass of Christian burial was Monday at St. John's Catholic Church, Delphos. Burial was in St John's Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Harter and Son Funeral Home, Delphos.

Memorial contributions may be made to St John's Scholarship Fund.

9-11-1991

Thomas F. Kahle

Thomas F. Kahle, 65, Lima, died at 11:47 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 1991, at his residence.

He was born April 19, 1926, in Ottoville the son of Louis and Mary (Meyer) Kahle. On June 14, 1952 he married Mare M. Diemer, who survives.

Mr. Kahle was a self-employed farmer. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and VFW Post 1275.

Other survivors include eight daughters. Eileen Kahle, Bluffton, Mrs. James T. (Margaret) Thornock, Rimer, Mrs. Dan (Marilyn) Reimund, Columbus Grove, Vickie Lammers, Spencerville, Mrs. Thomas (Linda) Baughman and Mary Jo Kahle, both of Lima, and Jean Kahle and Christina Kahle, both of Toledo: 11 grandchildren: and one sister, Mrs. James (Lucille) Illig, Landeck.

Mass of Christian burial was Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church. Burial was in Gethsemani Cemetery.

9-17-1991

Laura M. Haselman

10-8-1991

Leroy W. Martin

Leroy W. (Pep) Martin, 67, Ottoville, died at 6:40 am, Tuesday October 8, 1991, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born December 1, 1923, in Putnam County, the son of Arnold and Ida (Wieging) Martin. On August 20, 1956, he married Virginia Walsh, who survives.

Mr. Martin retired in 1986 from Randall Spencer Plumbing and Heating and had formerly worked for Boyd Spencer Plumbing and Heating as a plumber.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, its Holy Name Society and Ft. Jennings American Legion Post 715. He was a retired 25-year member of the Ottoville Fire Department and was a life member and past senior vice commander of the Ottoville VFW Post 3740. He was past president of the Ottoville Board of Public Affairs.

Other survivors include two sons, Blaine Martin and Dale Martin, both of Ottoville: three grandchildren; two brothers, James Martin, Ottoville, and Robert Martin. Landeck: and three sisters. Mrs. Jerome (Velma) Altenburger, Mrs. Bernice Rieger and Mr.. Ronald (Joan "Tooter") Wessell, all of Ottoville.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Sifred Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, October 11, 1991, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville, where military graveside services were jointly conducted by the Ottoville VFW and the Ft. Jennings American Legion.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund or the American Heart Association.

11-7-1991

Florence H. Siebeneck

Florence H. Siebeneck, 81, Ottoville, died at 12:43 a.m. Thursday November 7. 1991, at Paradise Oaks Nursing Center, Cloverdale.

She was born March 31, 1910, in McComb to Fred and Theresa (Morman) Hohenbrink. She married Raymond J. Siebeneck on May 30, 1933.

Surviving are two sons, Norman and Robert, both of Ottoville: five daughters, Mrs. Charles L. (Velma) Warnimont, Miller City Mrs. Robert (Theresa) Gerding, Kalida, Mrs. Ronald (Jane) Pothast, Delphos, Mrs. Richard (Sharon) Meyer, Ottoville, and Janet Variell, Charleston, NC: 29 grandchildren: and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Donald.

Mrs. Siebeneck was a homemaker. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Ottoville Senior Citizens.

Funeral services were held Saturday at the church. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral

Home, Ottoville.

11-13-1991

Edwin B. Dickman

Edwin B. Dickman, 66, Alma, died Wednesday, November 13, 1991, at his home.

Mr. Dickman was born September 10, 1925, in Ottoville, the son of Joseph and Gertrude (Unverferth) Dickman. He married Erceil Conroy on April 14, 1956 in Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Pleasant.

He moved from Ohio to Alma when he was 12 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Erceil: four sons. Joseph. Rodney, David and Daniel, all of Alma: two daughters. Mary Dickman, Alma, and Gayla Dickman, St. Louis, MO: a

brother, Urban, Alma: two sisters, Lucinda Horstman, Cloverdale and Luella Maenle, Ft. Jennings: and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents: a granddaughter, Julie Dickman; and two sisters, Donelda Horstman and LaDonna Bendele.

Services were held Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church Alma. Father Dave Parsch officiated. Burial was in Wright Cemetery in Alma.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

12-8-1991

Amanda K. Eickholt

Amanda K. Eickholt, 84, Ottoville, died at 8:46 a.m. Sunday, December 8, 1991, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She was born January 20, 1907, in Glandorf to Bernard and Mary (Dickrede) Jerwers. She married Frank C. Eickholt on July 20, 1927, and he died February 16,1971.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Julius (Alice) Buenger, Cloverdale: a grandson; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Alphonse Jerwers, Kalida, Elmer Jerwers, Glandorf, and Harry Jerwers, Ottawa: and a sister, Mrs. Marshall (Marie) Erickson, Kalida.

She was receded in death by seven brothers, Roman, Raymond, Wilfred, Leonard, Edwin Jerwers and two who died in infancy.

Mrs. Eickholt was a homemaker. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and its Rosary-Alter Society.

A funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (today) at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkarnp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

12-14-1991

Amanda E. Schneider

Amanda Edna "Mame" Schneider, 78, Ottoville, died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 1991 at Sara Jane Chambers Geriatric Center, Delphos.

Mrs. Schneider was born April 27, 1913, in Deshler, the daughter of Alfred and Myrtle (Macelwane) Baer. On August 15, 1935, she married Gregory J. Schneider, who died October 13, 1965.

A homemaker, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and the VFW Gold Star Mothers Club.

Survivors include one son, Donald Schneider, Lima: seven grandchildren: and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Gary Schneider, who was killed in Vietnam and Dean Schneider.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 17, 1991, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was

in St  Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made for Masses.

12-16-1991

Hildegard C. Byrne

Hildegard C. Byrne, 86, Delphos died at 9:10 p.m. Monday, December 16, 1991 at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

She was born May 6, 1905, in Ottoville, the daughter of Theodore D. and Elizabeth (Kiefer) Van Oss. On October 30, 1922, she married Joseph D. Byrne, who died October 3, 1990.

Mrs. Byrne was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Survivors include two sons, Walter D. Byrne, Delphos, and Thomas T. Byrne, Ft. Myers, four grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren: one step-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Mrs. Seta Gasser, and Mrs. Velma Rigdon, both of Delphos.

Funeral services were Thursday December 19, 1991, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial was In St John's Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Harter and Son Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions be made to St. John' Parish Foundation or to St. John's

Scholarship Fund.

12-24-1991

Gerald F. Price

12-24-1991

Roland J. Van Oss

Roland J. Van Oss, 73, Delphos, die at 546 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1991, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born April 1, 1918, in Ottoville, the son of John and Margaret (Hammons) Van Oss. On April 21, 1940, he married Lucille Staup, who survives.

Survivors also include three daughters, Patricia Van Oss, Centerville, Mrs. Robert (Annette) Wegesin, Delphos and Mrs. Jeanie Dieringer, Archbold: six grandchildren one brother, H. R. Van Oss, Southington: and one sister, Mrs. Lidvina Fleming, Lakeview.

Services wm held on Saturday, December 28, 1991 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Harter and Son Memorial Chapel.

12-27-1991
A.H. Rayman

A. H. Rayman, 76, Lima, died at 5 a.m. Friday, December 27, 1991, at his residence.

He was born October 2, 1915, in Ottoville, the son of Bernard and Bernadine (Brinkman) Rayman. On August 16, 1943, he married Lucina Luebrecht who survives.

Other survivors include four sons Kenneth J. Rayman, Troy, Michael J. Rayman, Columbus, Steven J. Rayman, Houston, TX. and Joseph T. Rayman, Lima; two daughters, Magaret Stinner, Columbus and Ann McDonald, Colorado Springs, CO: eight grandchildren; one brother, Edward Rayman, Ottoville:  seven sisters, Margaret Blymer, Ottoville, Alma Gerker, and Agnes Luebrecht, both of Ft. Jennings, Agatha Metz, Lima, Mildred Brinkman, Delphos, Doris Ann Rellinger, Michigan and Regina Burns, Florida.

Funeral services were Monday, December 30, 1991, at St. Gerard Catholic Church. Rev. Denis Sweeney officiated.

Entombment was in Memorial Park Mausoleum.

12-30-1991

Lester D. Wannemacher

Lester D. Wannemacher, 66, Ottoville died 12:0l p.m. Monday, December 30, 1991, at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.

He was born June 2, 1925, in Ottoville to Arthur and Cecilia

(Miehls) Wannemacher. He married Barbara Wegesin on February 7, 1948 in Delphos and she survives.

Also surviving are five sons, Donald, Defiance, Lenny, Terry, Tom and Todd, all of Ottoville, 11 grandchildren and one brother, Ambrose, Delphos.

Two brothers are deceased, Harold and Leonard.

He was a WWII veteran serving in the Pacific with the United States Navy Seabeas. He was a life member of Ottoville VFW Post 3740 where he was Post commander. He was a member of the Ft. Jennings American Legion Post 715, past town clerk of Ottoville, a 27 year member of Ottoville volunteer fire department, an original member of the Ottoville EMS and a member of the police and fire retirees of Ohio. He retired in 1990 after 13 years as Ottoville police chief. He had formerly sold International Harvester Machinery for George Wannemacher for 30 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and Its Holy Name Society.

Visitation will be Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville, where the Ottoville and District VFW will hold services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Ft. Jennings American Legion will hold services, at 8 p.m. and the parish wake service at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday.

Mass of Christian Buria1 will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 1992, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Fr. Sylvan Obergefell officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville, where the Ottoville VFW and Ft. Jennings American Legion will conduct joint military graveside services.

Preferred Memorials are to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church repair fund, to the Parkview Critical Care Unit of Ft. Wayne, or to that of donor' choice.