2001 - Ottoville Obits

1-10-2001
Alberta C. Deitering

Alberta C. Deitering, 86, died at 1050 a.m. Jan. 10, 2001, at Paradise Oaks Healthcare Center in Cloverdale.

She was born Nov. 21,1914, in Glandorf to John and Lucy Mershman Kehres. On Sept. 25, 1935, she married Rudolph F. Deitering, who survives in Cloverdale.

Mrs. Deitering was a homemaker. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville and its altar rosary society

Survivors also include a son, James (Grace) Deitering of Ottoville; two daughters, Doris (Fred) Dunn of Romance, Ark., and Jenny (Jerry) Ritzel of Xenia; a brother, Richard Kehres of Bellevue; three sisters, Donelda Smith of Norwalk; Emeline Hessling of Delphos, and Mary Jane Smith of Kalida, and six grandchildren, five step grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Alphonse and Ottie Kehres, and a grandson.

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

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will begin at 3 p.m. today.

Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Oaks Healthcare Center.

1-11-2001

Henry Potthoff

Henry B. Potthoff, 81, 602 Murray St., Wapakoneta, died at 2:07 p.m. Jan. 11, 2001 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident that day in Allen County.

He was born April 1, 1919, in Cloverdale, to Theodore and Margaret (Krieger) Potthoff. On May 25, 1940, he married Marie P. Diegelman, who survives.

Other survivors are a brother and his wife, Edwin and Virginia of Cloverdale; a sister-in aw, Marcille of Norwood; and a brother-in-law, Earl J. Kreitzer, Wapakoneta.

Deceased are a brother, Harry, a brother-in-law, Rev. Clarence Diegelman, and two sisters-in-law, Sister Maurice (Alma) Diegelman, C.PP.S. and Helen Kreitzer.

He was retired as manager of the former Uhlman's Store in Wapakoneta, was a former baker with Mount St. Marys Seminary in Norwood, and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society, Wapakoneta. He was a 1937 graduate of Ottoville High School.

Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Peter Chiodo, C.PP.S.

officiating. Burial is at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Botkins.

Calling is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Long & Folk Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, with a Christian prayer service at 7 p.m.

1-28-2001
Evelyn S. Felger
               Evelyn S. Felger (nee Schram), 70, of Russell, died Jan. 28 at her winter home in Lake Placid, Fla.
             Born July 5, 1930, in Ottoville, she was a longtime resident of Russell Township.
An avid gardener and homemaker, she and her husband were members of the Avion Group, a large travel trailer organization. Along with other owners of travel trailers, they traveled throughout the United States.
           She was also a member of the Chagrin Valley Needlecraft Guild.
           Mrs. Felger is survived by her husband, Willard "Pete" Felger; three daughters, Cindy (James) Helbig, of Lakewood, Beth (Dale) Ryan, of Auburn, and Sara (Scott) Ely, of Mongolia; eight grandchildren, Andrew, Jennifer and Heather Helbig, Jeremy Ryan, and Hannah, Zachary, Isaiah and Rachel Ely; her mother, Jennie Schram, of Defiance; sister, Arlene Baxter, of Titusville, Fla.; and two brothers, Eugene Schram, of Defiance, and Orville Schram, of El Cajon, Calif.
           She was preceded in death by her father, Aaron Schram; and her twin brother, Everett Schram.
           Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 3) at Fellowship Bible Church, 16391 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge.
           Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (Feb. 2) at Stroud
Lawrence Funeral Home in Chagrin Falls.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Michigan, 531 1/2 S. Union, Traverse City, MI 49684.

Albert Plescher

Albert A. Plescher, 72, Delphos, died recently at his residence.

He was born on August 12, 1928, in Ottoville, to John and Suzann (Bohn) Plescher.

Survivors include one brother, Robert J. (Vivian) Plescher, Ottawa; and two sisters, Rita Schmitz, Ottawa,, and Ruth A. (Louis) Calvelage, Fort Jennings.

He was preceded in death by one brother, George Plescher, and two sisters. Mary Catherine Plescher and Mary Anne Plescher.

Mr. Plescher was retired from Orbitron and was a member of St. John's Catholic Church Delphos, and Delphos Eagles #407.

Mass of Christian' Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2001, at St. John's Catholic Church, Delphos. Rev. Thomas Gorman will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. at Harter and Son Memorial Chapel where a parish wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

2-9-2001

Lawrence J. Beining

Lawrence J. Beining, 88, died at 4:09 p.m. Feb. 9, 2001, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born June 5,1912, in Van Wert County to Henry J. and Mary E. Sanders Beining.

Mr. Beining was a retired farmer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society.

Survivors include three brothers, John A. (Mari-Lou) Beining, Adolph E (Mildred) Beining and Oscar A. (Rita C.) Beining, all of Ottoville; and two sisters, Martha M. Noonan and Elinor Kimmet, both of Delphos.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Beining, and three sisters, Veronica Hilvers, Marcella Beining and Bertha Kimmet.

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

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

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

3-3-2001

Gerard F.  Ritzel

Gerard Francis Ritzel. 68 Xenia, died at 1 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Greene Memorial Hospital Xenia.

He was born on January 3, 1933, in Cleveland, to William and Catherine (Tobin) Ritzel. On February, 13, 1971, he married Shelvia ”Jenny" Deitering, and she survives.

Survivors also include two sons. Fernando (Jessica] Ritzel and Marty Ritzel, both of Xenia; and three grand-children. Kristofer, Chelsea and Brandon Ritzel.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Ritzel and Joseph Ritzel.

Mr. Ritzel most recently ministered at the Dayton Mental Health Center. He voleunteered at Our Lady of the Rosary, taught at St. Bernard School, Springfield, was the principal at St. Brigid School, Xenia, and Resurrection School. Dayton. He was the administrator in the ESL program in Piqua, and had spent eight years as a missionary of the Precious Blood, Chile.

Gerard was also a member of St. Paul's. Springfield, as well as Our Lady of the Rosary, Dayton.

Mass of Christian Burial was held today (Wednesday) at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Dayton. Fr. Jim McCabe officiated. Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Rosary School or to the

CORPUS Organization of which he was also a member.

3-29-2001

Rudolph H. Beining

Rudolph H. Beining, 77, Ottawa, died at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2001, at his residence.

He was born on April 15, 1923, in Ottoville, to Theodore and Bernadine (Hellman) Beining. On April 21, 1949, he married Valeta H. Grone and she sunrives in Ottawa.

Survivors also include one son, John (Barb) Beining, New Cleveland; seven daughters, Kathleen (David, deceased) Lewis, Lima, Beverly (Jeny) Hurd, Bremerton. WA, Mary Jane (Greg) Strayer, Fremont, Sharon (Gregory) Nussbaum, Ottawa, Alvera (Kip) Warnke, ,Medina, Carmella (Steve) Lammers, Tipp City, and .Laura (Terry) Wagner, Glandorf; a son-inlaw, Roger Schroeder, Bryan; 25 grandchildren; one brother, Ray (Betty) Beining, Delphos: and five sisters, Angela Kimmet, Mary (Herb) Hempfling, and Alice (Bob) Arnzen, all of Delphos, and Gertrude Schmitz and Irene (Joe) Schroeder, both of Ottawa.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Darlene Schroeder; and one sister, Mildred Beckman. Mr. Beining was a retired dairy farmer of New Cleveland. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, and Holy Family Holy Aid Society. He was a WWII Army Air Corp veteran and a member of Ottawa VFW.

A funeral Mass was held on Monday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa. Fr. Tom Hemm officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery, with military rites by the Ottawa VFW.

Love Funeral Home, Ottawa, handled the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice, Friends of the Library or Sts. Peter and Paul School Education Foundation.

4-7-2001

Robert O. Lehman

Robert O. "BOB" Lehman, 92, died at 11 a.m. April 7, 2001, at Otterbein- Leipsic Retirement Center.

He was born June 16, 1908, in Miller City to Joseph and Cora Radabaugh Lehman. On Feb. 9. 1932. he married  Leola A. Luttfring, who died July 6, 2000.

Mr. Lehman was retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation in Putnam County and farming. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society. He was a member of Knights of Colbus Council 1757, Ottawa.  

Survivors include a son, Richard (James) Patricia J. Lehman of Grover Hill; three daughters, Donna Jean Warnimont of Cloverdale, Sister Joyce Lehman of Toledo and Patricia J. (James) Bloodeldl of Blufffon, Ind.; six grandchi1dren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by a brother, William Lehman.

Mass of Christian. Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 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 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will begin at 3 p.m. and a

Knights of Columbus Rosary service will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice or St. Mary’s Cemetery.

4-15-2001

Nathan Mark Bendele

Nathan Mark Bendele, 28, died April 15,2001, of injuries suffered in an auto accident on County Road Q in Putnam County

He was born Sept. 25,1972, in Royal Oak, Mich., to Kenneth and Diane Garlock Bendele, who survive in Ottoville.

Mr. Bendele was a bartender at Millie's Cafe, Ottoville. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. He was a 1991 graduate of Ottoville High School. He was a NASCAR fan.

Survivors also include two brothers. Neil Bendele and Kurt Bendele, both of Ottoville; two sisters, Amy (Dairl) Evans of Wooster and Heather Bendele of Plant City, Fla; paternal Bendele grandmother, Thelma Bendele of Ottoville; and maternal grandparents, Edward and Jean Garlock of Ottoville.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Hubert Bendele.

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

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 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ottoville branch of the Putnam County Library or the charity of the donor's choice.

4-29-2001

Dortha K. Schmitt

Dortha K. Smith-Schmitt, 86, Findlay, formerly of Ottoville, died at 6:05 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2001, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus.

She was born on March 17, 1915, in Warsaw, IN, to Grover and Margaret (Foley) Dick. On January 21, 1934, she married Elmer A. Schmitt in Ottoville and he died January 30, 1985.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth Schmitt, Lima; three daughters, Jo Ann (James) Buettner and Linda (Louis) King, both of Delphos, and Kathleen (Donald) Davies, Ottoville; 18 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn Rehus, Findlay.

She was preceded in death by one grandson, Todd Buettner; five sisters, Eva Slough, Lillian Wendel, Margaret Cavanaugh, Josephine Fleming and Alva Morrison; and one brother, Gilbert Dick.

Mrs. Schmitt had been an employee of DWG Cigar Factory. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and St. Michael's Catholic Church, Findlay.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.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 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Oridns Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 3 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor's choice.

5-30-2001
Joseph G. Miller

            Joseph G. Miller, 77 of Wauseon, formerly of Ottoville, died May 30, 2001, at his residence.

            He was born Aug. 30, 1923 in Ottoville to Joseph and Estella Gasser Miller. In 1945, he married Barbara Burgei, who survives.

            Mr. Miller owned a chain of Miller Super Valu stores and video stores in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Florida. He was a member of St. Casper Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Wauseon Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

            Survivors include four sons, Garry (Rebecca) Miller of La Grange, Indiana, George(Pamela) Miller of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Nicholas (Susan) Miller of Coldwater, Michigan, Arthur (Paula) Miller of Wauseon; two daughters, Martha (John) Tester and Joanna (John) Burkholder, both of Wauseon; a brother, Roger Miller of Wauseon; a sister Margie Brenner of Montpelier; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

            He was preceded in death by two sons, Joseph and Michael Miller; a brother, Orville Miller, and a sister Dorothy Bergfeld.

            Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Casper Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert Holden will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

            Freinds may Call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home, Wauseon, where a rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the Wauseon Parks and Recreation Dept. or the Alzheimer's Foundation.

6-3-2001

Edward H. Bradley

Edward H. Bradley, 62, died at 11:55 p.m. June 9, 2001, at his residence.

He was born July 21,1938, in Ottoville to Henry D. and Ruth Friemoth Bradley. His father survives in Dundee, Mich. His mother, Ruth Carbone, survives in Hicksville. He had been married to Karen Hord, who survives in Caryville, Tenn.

Mr. Bradley retired from Field Gimmy Inc., Glandorf. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa.

Survivors also include four sons, Darrell (Lynn) Bradley of Leipsic, Daniel Bradley of Atlanta, Ind., Martin (Miriam) Bradley of Clinton, Tenn., and Anthony (Brandy) Bradley of Knoxville, Tenn.; two brothers, Ralph Westrick and Pat Westrick, both of Leipsic; two sisters, Judy Johnson of Hicksville and Sherry Phillips of North Baltimore; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Westrick.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Leipsic. The Rev. John Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Leipsic. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice.

6-9-2001

Eugene J. Weber

            Eugene J. Weber, 71, died June 9, 2001, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born April 20,1930, in Landeck to Frank X. and Mare Honigford Weber On Aug. 28, 1954, he married Eileen M. Freund, who survives.

Mr. Weber was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and its Holy Name Society. He was a lector and lay minister at the parish. He also was Holy Trinity Parish historian. He was a retired Coldwater High School teacher, having also served as coach and athletic director. He was a longtime adjunct instructor at Wright State University Lake Campus. He was a past president of the Coldwater Teachers Organization and was active in other education associations. He was a track official for more than 30 years. He served on Coldwater Village Council for 16 years.

He was a member of the Mercer County Veterans Service Commission, was a life member and past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5135 and a life member and past commander of American Legion Post 470, both in Coldwater. He was a life member and service officer of AMVETS Post 91, Celina. He was a trustee of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State. He was a life member and past grand knight and past district deputy of the Coldwater Knights of Columbus, and life member and past exalted ruler of the Mercer County Elks. He was a longtime member and past zone chairman of the Coldwater Lions. He was the founder and adviser of the Coldwater Leo Club. He was the longtime president of the College Community Arts Council and, with his wife, was longtime president of the National Marriage Encounter of Maria Stein. He was active on many other boards. Mr. Weber was a Korean War veteran.

Survivors also include a son, Mike (Amy) Weber of Yorkville, Ill.; two daughters Maria (Kenneth) Lee of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Karen (Joseph) Meyer of Marion; six brothers, Don Weber of Estes Park, Colo., Art Weber of Fort Wayne, Ind., Leonard Weber of Detroit, Kenneth Weber of Greenville, R.I., Larry Weber of Minnesota, and the Rev. Herbert Weber of Mansfield; six sisters, Sister Helen Weber of Aurora, Colo., Mildred Rahrig, Celeste Geise and Judy Fischer, all of Delphos, Dolores Spieles of Wauseon and Lucille Fuchs of Brandon, Fla.; and 12 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Patrick.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. The Revs. Herbert Weber and Ronald Wilker will officiate. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater, with military rites by American Legion Post 470 and VFW Post 5135.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 to 10 am. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

6-28-2001

Alice Marie Wannemacher

Alice Marie Wannemacher, 72, died at 8:30 p.m. July 28,2001, at her home.

She was born on Aug. 10, 1928, in Fort Jennings to Joseph and Mary Schultz Wittler. On April 23,1949, she married Justin J. Wannemacher, who survives.

Mrs. Wannemacher worked at Paradise Oaks Nursing Center in Cloverdale. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville. She was a former secretary for Jacob F. Smith Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3740 and served as president for both the Altar Rosary Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the American Cancer Society in Putnam County. She was also the former education chairperson for the Putnam County Cancer Society.

Survivors include three sons, Ron (Ann) Wannemacher of New Carlisle, Ariz., Garry (Candy) Wannemacher of Columbus and Mark (Sue) Wannemacher of Delphos; four daughters, Karen (Philip) Wiechart of Delphos, Irene (Tom) Hesseling of Delphos, Mary (Steven) Ricker of Ottoville and Vicky (Donald) Maag of Fort Jennings; three sisters, Sylvia Horstman of Ottoville, Alma Schnipke of Ottawa and Alvera Stippich of Lima; and 21 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a son, Larry Wannemacher; a brother Albert Wittler; and two sisters, Eleanor Gordon and Agnes Fusselman.

Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Tony Borgia will oficiate.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkarnp-Orians Funeral Home in Delphos. Where a parish wake service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

7-7-2001

Jacquelyn Sue Dearth

Jacquelyn Sue Dearth, 38, died at 519 a m. July 7,2001, at Lima Memorial

Hospital.

She was born June 4,1963, in Lima to James and Jean Mandery Hilvers, who survive in Ottoville. On Nov. 8, 1994, she married Donald G. Dearth, who survives.

Mrs. Dearth was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia Council 30, both of Ottoville. She was a 1981 graduate of Ottoville High School and graduated from Lima Technical College as a radiology technician.

Survivors also include a daughter, Mallory Sue Dearth of Bluffton, and a sister, Judy Kemper of Ottoville.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

7-27-2001

Brenda Kay Phillips

Brenda Kay Phillips, 49, died at 1:50 p.m. July 27,2001, after a traffic accident in Alma, Mich.

She was born April 11,1952, in Van Wert to Benjamin Oscar "Bud" and Ferne E. Rice Chilcote. Her mother also died in the crash. On May 27, 1977, she married Jay Dee Phillips, who survives in Ottoville.

Mrs. Phillips worked for 17 years at General Electric in Decatur. She was office manager for P&L Fertilizer, Middle Point. She was a 1970 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School and a member of First Assembly of God Church in Delphos, the church's women's ministry and the Amvets Club in Middle Point.

Survivors also include two brothers, Tom L. Chilcote of Van Wert and James A. Chilcote of Toledo; two sisters, Janet A. Carr of Willshire and Jean A. Cozad of Van Wert.

Services will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert. The Revs. Mike Waldron and Dan Eaton of First Assembly of God Church in Delphos will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday and until services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Assembly of God Church, Delphos.

9-12-2001

Alice Giesken

Alice Giesken, 77, Ottoville, died at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at her residence near Ottoville.

She was born on March 18, 1924, in England, to Joseph William and Elizabeth (Hunter) Laverick. On September 29, 1945, she married William Henry Giesken, in England, and he died February 13, 1971.

Survivors include four sons, Michael (Alice) Giesken, Lima, Dave (Carol) Giesken and Mark Giesken, both of Ottoville, and Joseph (Mary) Giesken, Oakland, CA; two daughters, Kathy (Mark) Hilvers and Evelyn (Don) Burgei, both of Ottoville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, William Laverick, England.

She was preceded in death by one son, William James Giesken; one brother, Joseph Laverick; and two sisters, Margaret Wills and Audrey Brown.

Mrs. Giesken had worked at Van Dyne Crotty and then worked in area restaurants as a cook at the Dew Drop Inn, Wheel Inn, Carriage Inn, Whistle Stop and Topp Chalet. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Tony Borgia officiated.

Following the funeral services, she will be cremated and her remains will be returned to her native England.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ottoville E.M.S. or Delphos Visiting Nurses.

9-16-2001

Margaret C. Klima

Margaret C. Klima, 87, Ottoville, died at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 16, 2001, at Calvary Manor Nursing Home. Glandorf.

She was born on August 11, 1914, in Ottawa, to Frank and Frances (Bohrer) Klausing. On June 15, 1937, she married William W. Klima and he died October 10, 1978.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Alfred Klausing, Cletus "Pete"' Klausing, John Klausing and Floyd "Budn Klausing; and one sister, Marcella Tenwalde. Mrs. Klima was the owner/operator of the Ottoville Meat Market and Dairy Whip. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society. She was also a lifetime member of the Ottoville. VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Mass of Christian Burial. was held on Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, Rev. Tony Borgia officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville, Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, handled the, arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice.

9-24-2001

Barbara M. Landwehr

Barbara M. Landwehr, 88, Cloverdale, died at 6: 12 a.m. on Monday, September 24, 2001, at her residence.

She was born on May 28, 1913, in Cloverdale, to Frank and Mary (Mortz) Miller. On August 16, 1939, she married John A. Landwehr and he died January 9, 1990.

Survivors include one son, Richard (Dianna) Landwehr, Cloverdale; two daughters, Ruthann (Paul) Ricker, Columbus Grove, and Arlene Baselice, East Rockaway, NY; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Landwehr; four brothers, Ike Miller, Joe Miller, Otto Miller and Rank Miller; and three sisters, Mamie Wehri, ' Rosie Ricker and Lena Dickman.

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

Mass of Christian Burial was held today Wednesday) at St. Barbara's Catholic Church, Cloverdale. Rev. Robert Kill officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

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

9-28-2001

Hilariuos R. Van Oss

Mass of Christian burial for Hilariuos Rolandus "H.R." Van Oss, 97, of Nelson, who died Sept. 28 at University Hospital, Cleveland, will be 11 a.m.

Tuesday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Garrettsville, the Revs. James Van Oss and James Pentello officiating. Burial will be Park Cemetery, Garrettsville.

He was born June 16, 1904, in Ottoville to John and Margaret (Nomina) Van Oss. He had been married to Cecelia C. Van Oss, who died Dec. 3, 1990. He then married Mary (Theado) Reis, who survives.

Survivors also include six sons, Eugene (Helen) Van Oss of Barberton, Pa., Howard Van Oss of Cake, Minn., John J. (Mary Ann) Van Oss of Akron, the Rev. James Van Oss of Pinckneyville, Ill., and Jerry (Lauraine) Van Oss and Jeffrey (Carol) Van Oss of Nelson; three stepchildren, Judy Smith of Marion, Tom (Sherry) Reis of Worthington and Jack (Charlene) Reis of Savannah, Ga.; 26 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Van Oss; and a sister Lidvina Van Oss. Mr. Van Oss had been an Civil Engineer employed at Ohio Edison. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Garrettmille.

Friends may call 6-9 p.m. today at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home, Garrettsvilie, where a rosary will be prayed 10 a.m. Tuesday.

10-15-2001
Bernard "Jake" Kramer

            Bernard "Jake" Kramer, 89, Ottoville, died at 6:10 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2001, at Paradise Oaks Nursing center, Cloverdale.

            He was born on September 18, 1912, in Delphos, to August and Bernadine (Hesseling) Kramer. On May 3, 1944, he married Barbara Gasser and she died April 25, 1977.

            Survivors include one son, Michael (Jeanie) Kramer, Ottoville; four daughters, Marlene Duncan and Ruth (Henry "Joe") Kemper, both of Ottoville, Judy (Richard Bockrath, Kalida, and Donna (Tom) Hasenkamp, Delphos' 17 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

            He was preceded in death by one son, Gerald Kramer; and siblings. Mildred Kundert, Ralph "Pete" Kramer, Reuben Kramer and Evelyn Baumgarte; and half-siblings, Arnold Grothaus, Lawrence Grothaus, Carl Grothaus, Edmund Grothaus and Ann Schwinner.

            Mr. Kramer was retired farmer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society. He managed the church social for many years, had been on the Parish Council and was on the board of directors for the Ottoville Telephone Company.

            Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

            Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 3 p.m.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church building and repair fund or to a charity of the donors choice.

11-1-2001

Loretta M. Smith

Loretta M. Smith, 91, died at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 1, 2001, at Calvary Manor Nursing Home, Glandorf.

She was born March 29, 1910 in Putnam Countv to the Bernard and Lucy Martin Schulte. On Oct. 29, 1930, in Ottoville, she married Albert J. Smith, who died Sept. 29, 1973.

Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society. She was a member of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2234 Auxiliary, Ottawa, where she had served as madam president.

Survivors include four daughters, Mary Lou (Alex) Miller and Doris Ann Honigford, both of Ottoville, Bernice (Ed) Klaben of Centerville and Virginia (Robert) VonLehmden of San Antonio; a brother, Henry Z. Schulte of Delphos; two sisters, Lorene E. Fuerst of Columbus Grove and Dolores D. Van Oss of Ottoville; and 17 grandchildren, three step grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann Smith; a son-in-law, Victor Honigford; and three grandchildren, Denise, Mary and. Joseph Honigford.

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's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday.

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

11-14-2001

Lauretta R. Miller

Lauretta R. Miller, 88, died at 9:50 p.m. Nov. 14, 2001, at the Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert.

She was born June 16, 1913 in Ottoville to the late Joseph and Veronica Koetter   Beining. On June 16,1933, she married Marcus Miller, who died Jan. 7, 1978.

Mrs. Miller had worked as a telephone operator in Ottoville, and a laundress the Delphos Memorial Home and a childcare provider. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, where she was a a member of its Alter Rosary Society and the choir. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3740 Auxiliary, Ottoville, and a former member of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia.

Survivors include three daughters, Norma Pohlman of Delphos and Carol (Hubert) Byrne and Pam Schnipke both of Ottoville; a brother, Eugene Beining of Ottoville; and 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Arthur and Joseph Jr. Beining, and two sisters, Hilda Ricker and Genevieve Becker.

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

Friends may call from 2to9 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 charity of the donor's choice.

11-16-2001

Danny J. Buecker

Danny J. Buecker, 33, formerly of Cloverdale, died at 11:16 p.m. Nov. 16, 2001, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind.

He was born July 8,1968, in Lima to David (Becky) Buecker of Bellefontaine and Linday (Guy) Miller of Cloverdale.

Mr. Buecker worked for Teleflex in Van Wert and was a former member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville. He graduated from Ottoville High School in 1987 and served in the United States Navy.

Survivors include a sister, Melissa Miller of Cloverdale; two stepsisters, Cherie (Jeffrey) Miller and Christine (Keith) Brown; paternal grandmother Agnes Buecker of Delphos; and step-grandmother Leone Miller of Cloverdale.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Dorothy and George Looser; and step-grandfather Victor Miller.

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

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home in Ottoville. A parish wake service will be at Monday at the funeral