2000 - Ottoville Obits

1-6-2000

Jeanette Mildred Osterlin

            BEULAH - Jeanette Mildred Osterlin, 80, of Beulah, died Thursday at Paul Oliver Long Term Care in Frankfort.

            Born Dec. 7, 1919, in Ottoville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Leo and Odilia (Frederick) Herman.

            Jeanette was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Frankfort and the altar society at the church. She had worked for ten years for Harold Bruning Surveying, in Beulah, as a secretary. Most of all, she was a loving and giving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Her family and friends gave her the most joy in life.

            Jeannette is survived by her children, Sandra (Bob) Mally of Cape Coral, Fla., Mike (Joanne) Osterlin of Marion, Ohio, Debi Hart of Benzonia and Larry (Dianne) Osterlin of Traverse City; seven grandchildren, David, Linda, Alyssa, Aaron, Alida, Sarah and Rebecca; two great-grandchildren, Cole and Michael; her brother, Rudolph Herman of Los Angeles, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            On March 10, 1939, in Adrian, Jeanette married Leo Osterlin, who preceded her in death in 1988. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Leone Brock and Mary Lou Foerester; and a brother, Fred Herman.

            Family services will be held at a later date. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah is in charge of arrangements.

1-23-2000

Betty Kehres

             Betty J. Kehres, 33, of Ottoville died at 150 a.m. Jan. 23 at Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center.

She was born May 14, 1966, in Lima to Jack S. and Rosemary "Babe" (Horstman) Wannemacher.

Her mother survives. Other survivors include, a daughter, Taylor Kehres at home; three bothers, Stephen "Pete" Wannemacher of Fort Jennings, Jerry "Oscar" Wannemacher of Ottoville and David Wannemacher of Willshire; two sisters, Patricia (Bill) Horstman of Cloverdale and Carol Gudakunst of Fort Jennings.

She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Donald Wannemacher; and nephew and godson Brandon Horstman.

Ms. Kehres was employed at Schnipke Engraving, Ottoville. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3740 Auxiliary, Ottoville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, the Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call 6-9 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp- Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where parish wake service will be 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Preferred memorials are to the Taylor Kehres Trust, c/o Fort Jennings State Bank, Ottoville Branch.

2-9-2000

Demi L. Williams

Demi Louise Williams was stillborn at 3:58 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2000; at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was the daughter of Timothy C. and Lecia M. (Herman) Williams, and they survive in Delphos.

Other survivors include a sister, Erin Lee Williams; maternal grandparents, Leo and Helen Herman, Ottoville; paternal grandparents, Sharon Williams, Spencerville and Frank and Billie Williams, Queen Creek, AZ; and maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Fisher, Findlay.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents. Theodore Fisher, and Edwin and Theresa Herman; and paternal grandparents, Helen and John Williams, and Charles and Arnavelle Poff.

Graveside services were held Tuesday at St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville. Rev. Dan Borgelt officiated. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Delphos.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

2-19-2000

Ralph L Horstman

Ralph Louis Horstman, 75 Ottoville, died at 4:04 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2000, at Paradise Oaks Nursing Center, Cloverdale.

He was born June 26, 1924, in Ottoville, to Ben and Anna (Grote) Horstman. On May 28, 1960, he married Patricia A. Dickman, in Ottoville, and she died November 24. 1996.

Survivors include a son, Terry (Lisa) Horstman, Ottoville; three daughters, Vicki (Bob) Reindel, Delphos, Joyce (Ted Schimmoeller, Ft. Jennings, and Jennifer Horstman, Bowling Green; six grandchildren; a brother, Leo Horstman, Cloverdale; and two sisters, Mary Ann Bullinger, Defiance, and Rosemary "Babe" Wannemacher, Ottoville.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Cletus, Richard, and Cyril Horstman.

Mr. Horstman was retired from Neon Products, Lima, and from Fruehauf Trailers, Delphos. He was a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society; V.F.W. Post 3740, Ottoville; F.O.E. Aerie #471, Delphos; and American Legion Post 715, Ft. Jennings.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville. Military rites were given by VFW Post 7 15 and American Legion Post 3740.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkrneyer-Helmkamp Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ottoville E.M.S. or St. Mary Cemetery Fund.

2-26-2000

Agnes J. Eickholt

Agnes J. Eickholt, 75, Cloverdale, died at 11:40 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2000, at her residence.

She was born March 30, 1924, in Cloverdale, to Sylvester and Mary M. (Hitzelberger) Schwaiger. On July 10, 1943, she married Roman Eickholt, in Miller City, and he survives in Cloverdale.

Other survivors include five sons, Roman (Pat) Eickholt Jr., Continental, John S. (Cathy) Eickholt, Robert (Donna) Eickholt, and Terry L. (Stacy) Eickholt, all of Cloverdale, and Alan (Marty) Eickholt, Ayersville; four daughters, Mary Agnes (Kenneth) Doseck, Payne, Bonnie (Bill) Beining, Leah (Dan) Ditto, and Lisa (Albert) Bilimek, all of Cloverdale: 24 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Clara Breakey, Tucker, GA, and Carol (Dallas) Etue, Toledo.

She as preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Ann Eickholt; a sister, Rita Schwaiger; a brother, Sylvester Schwaiger; and a half-brother, Albert Schwaiger. Mrs. Eickholt was a homemaker.

She volunteered at Paradise Oaks Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, its Altar Rosary Society, its choir, VEW Ladies Auxiliary, and a former member of the Ohio Polka Boosters. She also loved gardening and bingo.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Father Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home; Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the dialysis units of Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center or Lima Memorial Hospital, Putnam County Home Health, Putnam County Hospice, or a charity of the donor's choice.

2-27-2000

Leonard W. Bendele

Leonard W. Bendele, 92, Ottawa, died at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2000, at Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa.

He was born December 30, 1907, in Ottoville, to Sebastian and Elizabeth (Altenberger) Bendele. On November 18, 1939, he married Grace Michel, and she survives.

Other survivors include four sons, James (Shirley) Bendele, Ottawa, Marvin (Helen) Bendele, Glandorf, Paul (Connie) Bendele, Paxton, IL, and Eugene Bendele,

Ludlow, IL; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren: four great-grandchildren; two stepgreat- grandchildren; a brother, ' Herbert (Juanita) Bendele, Van Wert; and a sister, Lucille Lytle, Van Wert.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Cleo, Harold, Walter, Urban, and Lawrence Bendele; and a sister, Marcelle Bendele.

Mr. Bendele was a retired farmer. During WWII, he worked as a certified welder for Cadillac, of Detroit, MI. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, its Holy Name Society, and Ottawa Eagles.

A funeral Mass was held today (Wednesday) at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa. Father Tom Hemm officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Love Funeral Home, Ottawa. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donors choice

3-7-2000

Gilbert Kehres

Gilbert D. Kehres, 63, died at noon March 7, 2000, at Medical College of Ohio,

Toledo. He was born March 2, 1938 in Ottoville to Victor and Veronica Maenle Kehres. On May 9, 1959, he married Eileen Hoehn, who survives.

Mr. Kehres worked in mechanical maintenance at Phillips Display Components, Ottawa, for 43 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society. He was a member of Phillip's Quarter Century

Club.

Survivors also include three sons, Roy (Gail) Kehres of Cloverdale, Chris (Cora) Kehres of Fort Jennings and Brian Kehres at home; two daughters, Jill (Rob) Knippen of Fort Jennings and Holly Kehres at home; two brothers, Leonard "Butch" Kehres of Cloverdale and Michael Kehres of Lima; two sisters, Joann Eickholt and Marge Miller, both of Fort Jennings; and six grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Kolkmyer-Helmkamp Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society or St. Mary's Cemetery Fund.

3-8-2000

Georgeann M. Uhrich (Brandehoff)

Georgeann M. Uhrich, age 79, of Palos Park, beloved wife of the late Dr. John H.; loving mother of Dr. J. Michael (Roberta), Theresa (Dr. James) Brownfield, Mary Jo (David) Wagner, Dr. Joseph (Catherine) and Margaret Mary (Patrick McCabe) Uhrich; proud grandmother of 11, Mrs. Uhrich was a graduate of Saint Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing 1941, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorial Service Saturday March 18, 2000. 12 noon at St. Margaret of Scotland, 9837 S. Throop St. Chicago, Il. 60643. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Margaret of Scotland ot the American Cancer Society. Cremation Society of Illinois handling arrangements.

3-13-2000

Virgil J. Schnipke

Virgil J. Schnipke, 54, died March 13, 2000, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 29, 1945, in Lima to Henry and Lillian Miller Schnipke. On May 18,1968, he married Pam Miller, who survives.

Mr. Schnipke was a truck driver for General Motors and was a former Ottoville school board member. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Schnipke Ottoville. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3740, Ottoville, the Delphos Country Club and the Putnam County Railmen Train Club. He was a former

coach for the Ottoville Little League, Ottoville seventh-grade and eighth-grade basketball, varsity and junior varsity girls basketball, Acme baseball and varsity baseball. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

Survivors also include two sons, Michael (Laura) Schnipke and Mark (Jen Menke) Schnipke, both of Ottoville; two daughters, Jan (Scott) Vetter of Fort Jennings and Jaylene (Chad) Ellerbrock of Glandorf; six brothers, Urban Schnipke and Ralph Schnipke, both of Cloverdale, Othmar Schnipke and Oscar Schnipke, both of Glandorf, Bob Schnipke of Lambertville, Mich., and Karl Schnipke of Toledo; three sisters, Marge Schroeder of Kalida, Helen Schroeder of Columbus Grove and Laura Coressel of Glandorf; and three grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Kenneth Schnipke will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery Ottoville, with military rites by VFW Post 3740.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp- Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m.

 Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or the charity of the donor's choice.

3-23-2000

Anthony Hoersten

Anthony “Tony” Hoersten, 83, died at 9:44 a.m. March 23, 2000, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 19,1916, in Ottoville to Joseph and Anna Beining Hoersten. On June 2,1943, he married Bernadine E. Berelsman, who survives.

Mr. Hoersten was a farmer. He retired in 1984 as the custodian for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and had worked at Miller Brothers Clay Works, bath in Ottoville. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society and served on the St. Mary Cemetery Board, Ottoville.

Survivors also include six sons, Robert (Mary) Hoersten, Dan (Barb) Hoersten, Steve (Carol) Hoersten, Jeff Hoersten and Paul (Jody) Hoersten, all Ottoville, and Mark (Cindy) Hoersten of Woodburn, Ind.; five daughters, Nancy (Eugene) Schmersal, Ruth (Ron) Schulte, Jane (Mike) Merschman and Norma (Chip) Rampe, all in Kalida, and Judy Hoersten of Van Wert; a brother, Clarence Hoersten of Ottoville; three sisters, Barbara Schneider and Julie Hernker, both of Ottoville, and Clarann Gerdeman of Delphos; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by faur brothers, Felix, Lawrence, Vincent and Hugo Hoersten; three sisters, Matilda "Tillie" Herman, Betty Wegesin and Victoria Luersman; three half brothers, Joe and Ed Hoersten and Isadore Hilvers; a half sister, Marie Ellerbrock; and two grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Revs. Joseph Schmelzer and Sylvan

Obergefell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-OriansF unreal Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

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

3-29-2000

Beatrice A. Stepleton

Beatrice A. Stepleton, died at 9 p.m. March 29,2000, at Van Crest Nursing Home, Delphos.

She was born July 17, 1915, in Ottoville to Andrew and Ora Belle LaLonde Miller. On July 31, 1933, she married Richard J. Stepleton, who died Jan. 11, Stepleton 1978.

Mrs. Stepleton retired from DWG Cigar Co., Delphos, after 38 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society and Catholic Ladies of Columbia Council 30, serving as past president. She was a member of the Ottoville Senior Citizens.

Survivors include two sons, Robert G. Stepleton of Los Angeles and Richard K. (Sharon) Stepleton of Delphos; three daughters, Carol (Kenneth) Wittler of Ottoville, Patricia Fackler of Bryan and Debra (Craig) Henkener of Wapakoneta; 17 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Louis Miller; six sisters, Millie Adams, Edith Neal, Vinnie Nees, Velma Pitsenbarger, Verda Burkholder and Annabelle Rose; and a grandchild.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kolkmeyer-HelmkampOrians Funeral Home, where a parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m. and a CLC service at 7:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society.

4-14-2000

Leonard Henry Schnipke

Leonard Henry Schnipke, 78, died at 7:35 p.m. April 14 2000, at Van Wert County Hospital.

He was born Aug. 13, 1921, in Cloverdale to George and Emma Ricker Schnipke. On June 18, 1947, he married Pauline Agnes Wehri, who survives.

Mr. Schnipke was founder and president of Schnipke Engraving Co. Ottoville. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and Holy Name at the church.

Survivors also include three sons, Donald (Karen) Schnipke and Donald (Jane) Schnipke, both of Cloverdale, and Leonard (Lynda) Schnipke Jr. of Ottoville; four daughters, Eileen "Ellie" (Bill) Halter of Anna, Alvera Schnipke (Dan) Miller of St. Henry, and Lenora (Paul) Ball and Dolores Schnipke, both of Cloverdale; a brother, Kenneth Schnipke of Delphos; a sister, Patricia Martin of Ottoville; 15 grandchildren, six

step grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and 13 step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Schnipke; and a grandson, Rodney Menke.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a prayer service will be held at .8:30 p.m. today and a rosary service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Monday

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio State University James Cancer Center, St. Mary Cemetery Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements are by Harter & Son Funeral Home, Delphos.

4-19-2000

Gertrude E. Miller

Gertrude Elizabeth Miller, 92, Ottoville, died at noon on Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at her residence.

She was born June 3, 1907, in Putnam County, to Gerhart "George" and Elizabeth (Schimmoeller) Fischer. On June 26, 1928, she married George Miller, and he died December 24, 1970.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth A. (Dorothy) Miller and Walter A. (Jill) Miller, both of Ottoville; four daughters, Elizabeth A. "Betty" Knott, Columbus Grove, June M. (Donald) Korte, Delphos, Ruth Ann Schuller, Ft. Myers, FL, and Vivian (Bob) Schimmoeller, Oak Harbor; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, David Miller; two brothers, Frank and Arnold Fischer; and a sister, Loretta Fischer.

Mrs. Miller was a homemaker. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, its Altar Rosary Society, and Catholic Ladies of Columbia.

Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Father Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice, Putnam County Home Health Agency, or a charity of the donor's choice.

5-2-2000

John C. Wannemacher

John C. Wannemacher, died at 8:40 p.m. May 2, 2000, at his residence.

He was born Dec. 7,1946, in Ottoville to Marvin and Angela Horstman Wannemacher. On Sept. 2, 1967, he married Irene Trentman, who survives.

Mr. Wannemacher worked at General Motors Powertrain, Defiance. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Delphos. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 471, Delphos. He attended Ottoville High School.

Survivors also include two sons, Todd (Rachel) Wannemacher of Middle Point and Kirk Wannemacher of Delphos; two daughters, Carla (Shane) Barna of Rockford and Kerri (Brennan) Rohr of Delphos; a brother, Dan Wannemacher of Kalida; a sister, Joyce Miehls of Fort Jennings; a stepbrother, Don Bendele of Kalida; two stepsisters, Janie Miller of Centerville and Sharon Schroeder of Columbus Grove; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, John Bendele.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic Church, Delphos. The Revs. Dan Borgelt and Vincent Hoying will officiate. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Delphos.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Harter & Son Memorial Chapel, Delphos, where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice or the American Cancer Society

5-9-2000

Rita Bruns

5-17-2000

Agnes M. Fusselman

Agnes M. Wittler Fusselman, 76, died at 3:26 p.m., May 17, 2000, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born April 24,1924, in Fort Jennings to Joseph and Mary Schulte Wittler. On Sept. 7,1946, she married Joseph W. Fusselman, who died Aug. 23, 1987. Her close friend and companion, Paul Burgei, survives in Ottoville.

Mrs. Fusselman retired as office manager from S.S. Kresge's Warehouse and had worked as a secretary, both at Baer Field, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society, and had been a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bluffton, Ind.

Survivors also include four sisters, Alvera (Norb) Stippich of Lima, Alma (Ed) Schnipke of Ottawa and Alice (Justin) Wannemacher and Sylvia (Bill) Horstman, both of Ottoville.

She was preceded in death by a brother Albert Wittler; and two sisters, Irene Wittler and Eleanor Wittler-Gordon.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergfell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fort Jennings.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m., and until time of services Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church building and or the charity of the donor's choice.

5-21-2000

Fredonna A. Eickholt

Fredonna A. Eickholt, 77, died at 5:17 p.m. May 21,2000, at Paradise Oaks Nursing Home, Cloverdale.

She was born Feb. 11, 1923, in Cloverdale to Joseph T. and Lucy Knippen Horstman. On Aug. 16, 1941, she married Lawrence "Cornie" Eickholt, who died Aug. 5, l976.

Mrs. Eickholt retired from the Village Market's meat department in Ottoville. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and a former choir member. She also was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3740 Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include three sons, John (Vivian) Eickholt of Pueblo, Colo., Roger (Deborah) Eickholt of Lima and Gary Eickholt of Defiance; two daughters, Catherine (Ralph) Burgei and Marie (John) Grote, both of Cloverdale; a brother, Elmer Horstman of Ottoville; two sisters, Viola Friemoth and Louise Miller, both of Ottoville; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, James and Joey Eickholt; a brother, Edmund Horstman; and a grandson.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville. A parish wake service will be had there at 8 p.m., Thursday, and a Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary service will be held there at 7 p.m. on Thursday

6-8-2000

Marguerite L. Trenkamp

Marguerite L. “Marge” Trenkamp, 79, died at 9:20 a.m. June 8, 2000, at her sister's residence.

She was born June 15,1920, in Fort Jennings to Fredrick and Mary Brenner Boehmer. On May 29,1946, she married John Trenkamp, who died Nov. 13, 1960.

Mrs. Trenkamp had worked at Miller's Grocery Store and was co-owner of the Kalida IGA. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society.

She is survived by her sister, Mae Potts of Cloverdale.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas and Joseph Trenkamp; a daughter, Jeanine Trenkamp; a brother, Leonard Boehmer; and two sisters, Helen Stegaman and Hilda Cross.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

6-19-2000

Thomas L. Stallkamp

Thomas L. Stallkamp 82, died at 655 a.m. June 19, 2000, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert.

He was born June 6, 1918, in Delphos to Paul C. and Laura E Wurst Stallkamp. On April 11, 1942, he married R. Jane Horstman, who survives in Ottoville.

Mr. Stallkamp retired as co-owner and former president of Stallkamp Electric Inc. and was a co-owner of the Arrow Motel, both in Delphos. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos, and St. Paul's Catholic Church, Leesburg, Fla. He been a volunteer fireman for 30 years in Ottoville and Delphos. He was a former member of the Delphos Lions Club. He was a 1936 graduate of St. John's High School and a graduate of Allied Electronics School, Chicago.

Survivors also include a son, Rick F. Stallkamp of Allenwood, Pa.; a daughter, Bonnie L. (James R.) Neumeier of Ada; two brothers, Joseph "Joe" Stallkamp and William "Bill" Stallkamp, both of Delphos; two grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a step great-grandchild.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkarnp-Orians Funeral Home, Delphos, where a parish wake service will begin at 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Wert County Hospital's ICU or CCU or the charity of the donor's choice.

6-20-2000

Kyle Joseph Kaufman

KYLE JOSEPH KAUFMAN, 1 day, died at 1:15 p.m. June 20, 2000, at University Hospital, Columbus.

He was born June 19, 2000, in Columbus to Darren J. and Kathleen J. Morman Kaufman, who survive in Kalida.

Survivors also include two brothers, Benjamin Kaufman and Luke Kaufman, both at home; paternal grandparents, Leon and Marilyn Kaufman of Ottoville; maternal grandparents, Bob and Judy Morman of Columbus Grove; and paternal great-grandmother, Esther Kaufman of Glandorf

Private family services were held Friday. The Rev. Scott Kramer officiated. Burial was in St. Anthony's Cemetery Columbus Grove.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation, 4901 Main St., Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64112-2634.

Arrangements are by Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove.

6-22-2000

Alice C. Bendele

Alice C. Bendele, 77, died at 12:28 p.m. June 22, 2000, at East Brook Health Care Center, Brooksville, Fla.

She was born Jan. 24, 1923, in Delphos to Otis and Agnes Schabbing Weaver. On June 10,1950, she married Elmer Bendele, who died Oct. 14 1969.

Mrs. Bendele had worked in the kitchen of the Black Angus Restaurant, Kalida. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Brooksville, Fla.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Wehri of Findlay and Barbara Karram of Brooksville, Fla.; a brother, Donald Weaver of Spartanburg, S.C.; three sisters, Hazel Thomas and Betty Oestrick, both of Brooksville, Fla., and Jean Garlock of Ottoville; four granddaughters and three great-grandsons.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday 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 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.

7-6-2000

Leola C. Lehman

Leola A. Lehman, 85, died at 4:20 a.m. July 6,2000, at Otterbein-Leipsic Retirement Center, Leipsic.

She was born April 14, 1915, in Miller City to Theodore and Catherine Siebeneck Luttfring. On Feb. 9,1932, she married Robert O. Lehman, who survives.

Mrs. Lehman was a homemaker and had worked in the cafeteria at Ottoville School. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, where she had been president of the Rosary Altar Society, had taught CCD classes and had been a Eucharist minister.

Survivors also include a son, Richard James (Patricia) Lehrnan of Grover Hill; three daughters, Donna Jean (Donald) Warnirnont of Cloverdale, Sister Joyce Lehman of Sylvania and Patricia J. (James) Bloomfield of Bluffton, Ind.; two sisters, Rosena Nadler of Leipsic and Clara Utendorf of Bradenton, Fla.; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, William Luttfring; three sisters, Mary Niese, Elizabeth Niese and Eleanor Luttfring.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. today at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Anthony Borga will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Otterbein-Leipsic Retirement Center or Putnam County Hospice.

7-12-2000

Marie Krueger

Marie KRUEGER, 90, of Sun City Center, Fla. died July 5, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital, Port Charlotte, Fla.

She was born June 29, 1910, in Ottoville, Ohio.

She and her husband were former owners and operators of Anrod Screen Cylinder Corporation in Cass City. She came to Sun City Center from Cass City in 1970.

She is survived by a daughter, Ann (Jack) McDaniel of Bay City; a son, Rodney (Colleen) Krueger of Port Charlotte, Fla.; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Sun City Center, Fla. Arrangements were made by Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Mansion Chapel, E. Ellenton, Fla.

8-2-2000

Thomas C. Weber

8-6-2000

Todd Michael Geise

9-10-2000

Donald W. Warnimont

Donald W. Warnimont, 70, of Cloverdale, died at 9:41 p.m., on Sunday, September 10, 2000, at his residence.

He was born in Leipsic, on June 11, 1930, to Raymond E. and Eleanor C. (Selhorst) Warnimont, and she survives in Ottawa. On August 26, 1953, he married Donna Jean Lehman, and she survives.

Survivors also include one son, Erik J. (Tammy Jordan) Warnimont, Ft. Jennings; one daughter, Amy J. (Douglas) Cross, Delphos; five grand-children; two step grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth  (Joyce) Warnimont, Leipsic; one sister, Marilyn (Maurice) Mentzer, Forest, OH; and a sister in law, Donna J. Warnimont, Findlay.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Roland J. Warnimont.

Mr. Warnimont was retired from Dinner Bell Meats in Defiance after 31 years. He worked at the Delphos Country Club in ground maintenance. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society; the Knights of Columbus Council 1757. Ottawa, where he was a 50 year member; a member of the Teamsters and he served in the Air Force from 1951-1955 during the Korean Conflict.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday (today), at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Tony Borgia officiated.

Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville with military rites conducted by VFW Post 3740.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral

Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

10-1-2000

Elenetta K. Boerger

Elenetia K. “Nettie” Boerger, 84, died at 11:lO p.m. Oct. 1,2000, at Van Crest Nursing Home, Delphos.

She was born Jan. 7, 1916, in Putnam County to Edward and Matilda Anna Pahl Kramen She married Louis Boerger, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Boerger had been a supervisor at J.C. Penney Co. Inc., Lima. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3740 Auxiliary, Ottoville.

Survivors include three sons, Ronald (RaeAnn) Boerger of Columbus Grove, Robert Boerger of Columbus and Richard (Libby) Boerger of Delphos; a daughter, Yvonne (George) Heitmeyer-Thompson of Defiance; four sisters, Norma Gillen of Mount Healthy, Carol Koons of Hayward, Calif., Permille Goldberg of Forest Hills, N.Y., and Joan Fehrman of Sebring, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, A1 Kramer.

A memorial Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Arrangements are by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

10-4-2000

Jerrold E. “Whitey” Wannemacher

Jerrold E. “Whitey” Wannemacher, 62, of Monument, Colo., formerly of Delphos, died at 2:20 a.m. Oct. 4, 2000, at his residence.

He was born in Putnam County to Hubert and Armella Knippen Wannemacher. His mother survives in Delphos. On June 13,1987, he married Phyllis Plummer, who survives.

Mr. Wannemacher was a pilot for the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Owner operator of Arrow Aviation. He had been a teacher and band director at Marion Local Schools ,where the Wannemacher band placed first in the state finals, and had played saxophone for the Benny Goodman Band. He founded Fantasy Flight based in Colorado. He was a 1956 graduate of St. John's High School, Delphos, where he was the first co-captain on the school's first football team.

Survivors also include two sons, Kenneth (Jacquelin) Wannemacher of Canton and Michael Domin of Cleveland; three daughters, Kimberly (Dennis) Neal of Columbus, Karen (John) Ardner of Delphos and Kathleen (Dave) Greaves of Canton; a sister, Darla Rahrig of Delphos; and 10 grandchildren.

Services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Delphos. The Rev. Dan Borgelt will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where a parish wake service will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Whitey Wannemacher Scholarship Fund.

10-5-2000

Marjorie F. Pohlman

Marjorie F. Pohlman, 53, died at 542 p.m. Oct. 5, 2000, at Van Wert County Hospital.

She was born June 7, 1947, in Cloverdale to Eugene H. and Anna C. Wehri Horstman. On Oct. 28, 1967, she married Michael J. Pohlman, who survives.

Pohlman Mrs. Pohlman was a homemaker. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. She was a 1965 graduate of Ottoville High School. She enjoyed reading.

Survivors also include a son, Matt M. (Krista M.) Pohlman of Columbus; two daughters, Jill M. (William D.) Stoner of Coldwater and Lynn M. (Gary W) Ellerbrock of Kalida; three brothers, Tony Horstman of Ottoville, Mike Horstman of Spencerville and Nick Horstman of Delphos; three sisters, Alice Giesken of Lima, Nancy Ellerbrock of Kalida and Becky Knippen of Ottoville; and two grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Tony Borgia will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kolkmeyer- Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will begin at 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ottoville Library Branch.

10-13-2000

Armella E. Wannemacher

Armella E. Wannemacher, 79, died at 7:25 p.m. Oct. 13, 2000, at Van Crest of Delphos.

She was born April 10, 1921, in Cloverdale to John and Anna Osting Knippen. On Aug. 4, 1937, she married Hubert J. Wannemacher, who died Aug. 18, 1993.

Mrs. Wannemacher was a clerk at WT Grant in Delphos for 15 years and worked at Philips in Van Wert until her retirement. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos, the Delphos Senior Citizens, the National Society of Decorative Painters, Ohio Heirlooms of Tomorrow in Wapakoneta, and Potpourri of Painters in Lima. She was active in arts and crafts, and won numerous blue ribbons at the Florida State Fair for her artwork.

Survivors include a daughter, Darla (Cliff) Rahrig of Delphos, and a sister, Martha Byrne of Delphos.

She was preceded in death by a son, Hubert "Whitey" Wannemacher; four brothers, Ray, Art, Albert and Jack Knippen; three sisters, Louise "Lucy" Horstman, Adeline Kleman and Amelia "Millie" Bendele; and three childhood siblings.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Delphos, where a parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Delphos St. John's schools' art department.

10-23-2000

Ethel J. Perrin

Ethel J. Perrin, 71, of Delphos, died at 12:09 p.m. Oct. 23, 2000, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She was born Oct. 10, 1929, in Toledo to Alfred J. and Zora G. Martin Kennedy. On July 1, 1950, she married Joe H. Perrin, who survives.

Mrs. Perrin was a homemaker, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9142 Auxiliary in Ottoville, American Legion Auxiliary in Fort Jennings where she was a past District 2,president. She was a member of Catholic Ladies of Columbia and Catholic Daughters of Columbia, both in Delphos.

Survivors also include a daughter, Becky Perrin of Delphos; two sons, Bill (Sue) Perrin of Lima and Mike Perrin of Harrod; two sisters, Mary Tornow and Rita Arnold five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Sanders; a            stepsister, Laura L. Logsdon; and four stepbrothers: Kenny, Clete, George and John Logsdon.

Services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Catholic Church, Delphos. The Rev. Thomas Gorman will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where an auxiliary service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a parish wake service at 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

10-23-2000

Cyril Sawmiller

Cyril Sawmiller, 86, of Dundee, Mich., formerly of Ottoville, died at 4:08 a.m. Oct. 23, 2000, at his residence.

He was born April 7, 1914, in Ottoville, to Or1o and Clara Pittner Sawmiller. In 1951, he married Wilmena Kent, who survives.

Mr. Sawmiller was retired as an assembler from The Ford Motor Co. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275, Lima; and Military Order of the Cootie.

Survivors also include a son, Michael J. (Cheryle) Sawmiller of Dundee, Mich.; a brother, Charles Sawmiller of Ottawa; four sisters, Theresa Heiing of Ottawa, Ruth Menke and Clara Honigford, both of Fort Jennings, and Dorothy Metcalfe of Coldwater, Mich.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Sawmiller; and four sisters, Mary Sawmiller, Gertrude Michael, Rosemary Seimet, and Alice Beckman.

Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's. Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by VFW Post 1275.

There will be no visitation. Arrangements were handled by Kolluneyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.

11-16-2000

Irene J. Spencer

Irene J. "Toots" Spencer, 82, died at 5:35 p.m. Nov. 16, 2000, at her residence.

She was born April 8, 1918, in Monterey Township, Putnam County, to William A. and Josephine Sanders Bigelow. She married Howard C. Spencer, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Spencer had worked at Niedeken Photography Studio and Gordon's Egg Produce, both in Ottoville, and had been a dealer of Stanley Home products for 40 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. She was a 1937 graduate of Ottoville High School.

Survivors include two sons, G. Dean (Gloria) Spencer of Ottawa and Jimmy C. (Nancy) Spencer of Fort Jennings; a daughter, Jacqueline (Robert) Urton of Ottoville; two sisters, Alvera Wieging of Fort Jennings and Frances Keifer of Swanton; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly J. Shade; five brothers, Joe J. Sanders and William, Hilary, Ralph Sr. and Walter Bigelow; three sisters, Esther Metzger, Dorothy Horstman and Margaret Bigelow; and two grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Tony Borgia will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kolkmeyer- Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 8:30

a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Chad L. Staib Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Putnam County Hospice.

12-3-2000

Jane Marie Ricker

Jane Marie Ricker, 60. Ottoville, died at 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2000, at Van Crest of Delphos.

She was born on January 23, 1940, in Van Wert County, to Alphonse and Adeline (Wellman) Pohlman. On August 13, 1960, she married John Anthony Ricker in Delphos.

and he survives.

Survivors also include three sons, Michael Anthony (Lisa) Ricker, Ottoville, Stephen Louis (Lisa) Ricker, Ottawa Hills, and Nathan John Ricker, Columbus: two daughters, Bonnie Marie (Mark) Kimmet, Sylvania, and Lisa Marie (Scott) Wilkins. Cloverdale: 14 grandchildren: three brothers, Melvin "Bun" (Rita Mae) Pohlman and Gilbert "Gip" (Pat) Pohlman, both of Delphos, and Ronald (Joan) Pohlman. Ottawa; and two sisters, Mary Catherine "Sally" Looser, Ottoville, and Rita (Norbert) Suever, Landeck.

She was preceded in death by two sisters. Lucille Ellerbrock and Delores Meyer. Mrs. Ricker was the advertising manager for the Delphos Herald where she was employed for 42 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #471, Delphos, the Ohio Executive Advertising Guild, and a former member of Jaycee-Otts.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Fr. Tony Borgia will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Ottoville.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday (today) at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home. Delphos, where a Parish Rosary service will be held 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

12-3-2000

Bertha L. Klima

Bertha Louise Klima, 83, Ottoville, died on Sunday, December 3, 2000, at her residence.

She was born on April 23, 1917, in Miller City, to Isadore L. and Veronica (Wischmeyer) Seimet. On September 30, 1939, she married Joseph J. Klima, and he died on September 3, 1998.

Survivors include three sons, Joseph (Susan) Klima and Thomas (Sue) Klima, both of Ottoville, and Ronald (Joyce) Klima, Lakeland, FL; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Bernard Seimet, Elmer Seimet, and Bud Seimet.

Mrs. Klima was employed by the Ottoville Local School in the cafeteria. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, the Eagles Auxiliary, Delphos, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Ottoville, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Fort Jennings.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Tony Borgia will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. on Wednesday (today) at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a VFW Ladies Auxiliary service will be at 3:30 p.m., a C.L. of C. service at 7: 15 p.m., and a parish wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. all on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Visiting Nurses.