1912 - Ottoville Obits

2-5-1912

Joseph Schneider

2-5-1912

Martha Krebs

2-22-1912

Clemans Perrin

3-11-1912

Mary Kalt

Death Takes Mrs. Kalt

Mother of Mrs. Joseph Imber Died at Her Home In Delphos Monday – Remains To Be Interred In Ottoville

            Mrs. Mary Kalt, relict of the late John Kalt, of Ottoville, who passed away two years ago, died at 7:30 o’clock Monday morning, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Imber, 129 north Washington Street, from infirmities of old age. She was past 70 years of age.

            Mary Walker was born in Baden, Germany, and was brought to this country by her parents when she was but three years old. Fifty years ago she was united in marriage to John Kalt in New Reigel. Mr. and Mrs. Kalt lived on a farm near Ottoville, and in Delphos for 34 years. Mr. Kalt was formerly engaged in business here, at Fourth and Main Street’s. Mrs. Kalt had been ailing for two years. Four months ago Mrs. Kalt was brought to Delphos and made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Imber.

            Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kalt, one of whom is dead. Those living are Mrs. Henry Wannemacher and Frank Kalt, of Ottoville; Mrs. Joseph Imber, of Delphos; Charles Kalt, of Continental; John Kalt, of Payne; Mrs. L. P. Euchenhofer, of Denver, Colorado.

            Mrs. Kalt was well known to many Delphos people, and universally admired and respected by all who knew her. She was a faithful communicant of the Ottoville Catholic Church, and the funeral services will be held there Thursday morning, at 9 o’clock. The remains were taken to Ottoville, Monday afternoon, to the home of her son, Frank Kalt, two miles southwest of Ottoville. Interment will be made in the Ottoville cemetery.

3-12-1912

Maria Klein

3-30-1912

John Mueller

4-9-1912

Susanna Kiefer

4-8-1912

Casper Frenzer (Infant)

4-19-1912

Anna Marie Miller

4-22-1912

Marguerita C. Bigelow (Infant)

5-20-1912

Catherina Gergen

6-13-1912

Nicholas Krebs

Death At Ottoville

Nicholas Krebs, Formerly Of Delphos, Died At Home Of His Mother Wednesday night

            Nicholas Krebs passed away at the home of his mother, Mrs. Nicholas Krebs, in Ottoville, Wednesday night at 11:40 o’clock, after an illness of seven weeks from a complication of diseases. Mr. Krebs was taken ill several weeks ago. For a time he was apparently improving, and it was thought that he would completely recover. Three weeks ago he took a turn for the worse and grew gradually weaker until death came.

            Mr. Krebs was a single man and was about 35 years old. He was located in Delphos, for several years, and was employed at the Hotel Delphos and the Hotz Café. He left Delphos six months ago and was employed in Ottoville until he was forced to quit on account of ill health. The deceased is a brother of Mrs. Charles Bonifas, of Delphos.

            The funeral will be held from the Catholic Church in Ottoville, Saturday morning at 9 o’clock.

6-14-1912

Philip Kemper

Pioneer of Putnam County

Phillip Kemper Second Oldest Resident of That County Passed Away At His Home In Ottoville

            Phillip Kemper, the second oldest resident of Putnam County, passed away at his home in Ottoville, Wednesday at noon, death being due to general debility caused by his advanced age. He would have been ninety years old next September. Mr. Kemper became seriously ill two weeks ago and gradually declined until death resulted.

            Phillip Kemper was born in Germany and came to this country when a young man. He located at Cincinnati and was married there to Miss Elizabeth Vornau, about sixty-one years ago. One year later he came to Putnam County and settled on a farm near Douglas. Here he continued to reside until twelve years ago, when he purchased residence property in Ottoville and moved to that town where he has since made his home. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kemper, two of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. Mary Strotman, of North Moening Street, Delphos; Henry Kemper, Dayton; John Kemper and Mrs. Anna Gulker, Glandorf; Mrs. Henry Biedenharn, of near Ottoville; Joseph Kemper, of Lima; George Kemper and Gerhardt Kemper, at home. Mrs. Kemper died about fifteen years ago. There is but one resident of Putnam County who is older than Mr. Kemper, Peter Kiefer, who is ninety years of age.

            The funeral will be held from the Catholic church at Ottoville, Monday morning, at 9 o’clock.           

6-17-1912

Frank Brinkman (Infant)

6-23-1912

Earl E. Lauer

6-25-1912

Maria Winkelman

6-3-1912

Clodie Elda Marie Thomas (Infant)

8-7-1912

Gerhard Kemper

10-7-1912

Carmalita Marie Van Oss (Infant)

10-10-1912

Peter Miller

Two Aged Men Taken

Anthony Korb Learns of Death of Father-In-Law While Attending Funeral of His Grandfather

            To be notified of the death of his father-in-law while attending the funeral of his grandfather, was the experience of A. Korb, of East Second Street. Both of the deceased were respected and aged citizens, their ages being nearly the same, one having attained the age of 84 years, while the other was born in 1827.

            Tuesday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed Miller, in Ottoville, death came to Peter Miller, who had been in failing health for several months. Mr. Miller was 84 years of age and since the death of his wife, had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ed Miller in Ottoville. He spent some time in Delphos with his daughter, Mrs. Nick Gillen, and will be remembered by many local residents. Mr. Miller formerly resided at Sherman, O. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Adam Leis and Mrs. Joseph Byrne, and one brother, Dan Miller, of Ottoville. The deceased was a brother of the late Rev. Fr. Miller, of Ottoville. Four children are also surviving, three daughters, Mrs. Ed. Miller, Ottoville; Mrs. Leo Rekart, New Lothrop, Mich.; and Mrs. Nick Gillen, of Delphos, and one son, Dan Miller, of Ottoville.

            The remains were taken from Ottoville to Bismark for burial, with funeral services being held from the Catholic Church at that place Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Gillen and Anthony Korb, of Delphos attended the funeral.

            A special delivery letter was received here by Mrs. A. Korb, stating that her father, Peter Leis, died at his home in Bismarck Thursday afternoon, at the age of 85 years. Mr. and Mrs. Korb and son John will leave Sunday afternoon for Bellevue, and go from there to Bismarck to attend the funeral of Mr. Leis.

10-13-1912

Mary Miller

10-20-1912

Elma Carolina Studer

Found Dead In Bed At Ottoville

Six Year Old Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Studer Died Suddenly Sunday Morning

            The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Studer, in Ottoville, was saddened Sunday morning, when their eldest daughter, Alma, aged about six years, passed away.

            The child who had been unusually healthy, was taken ill a few days ago with a severe attack of croup, followed by pneumonia.

            Members of the family had given her a dose of medicine Sunday morning and had gone to another room of the residence. When they returned to her bedside, a few minutes later, at about seven o’clock, they found her cold in death, the messenger having summoned her to the great beyond, during there brief absence.

            Mr. and Mrs. Studer have one child, a daughter, left to bring them consolation in their affliction. The funeral services over the remains of the child will be held from the Catholic Church in Ottoville Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock, and interment made in the Catholic Cemetery at that place.

1913 - Ottoville Obits

1-1-1913

Gilbert Klima (Infant)

1-16-1913

Alexander Lauer

Alexander Lauer Dead

Aged Resident Of Ottoville Passed Away Thursday – Funeral Will Be Held Monday

            One of the aged and respected citizens of Ottoville, who had been a resident of this vicinity for forty-three years, died Thursday afternoon, when Alexander Lauer answered the final summons and passed to the great beyond. Mr. Lauer had been ill since the first of the year, suffering from the infirmities of old age and his death came Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock, marking the close of a long and useful life.

            Alexander Lauer was born in Wollmuenster, France, October 15, 1829, and died in Ottoville, O., January 16, at the advanced age of 83 years, three months and one day. Mr. Lauer spent his early life in the country of his birth, remaining there until 43 years ago when he came to America with his family and located on a farm one mile southwest of Ottoville. Mr. and Mrs. Lauer remained on the farm on which they located until about 11 years ago, when they came to Delphos and resided in this city for two years. They moved to a farm two miles south of Ottoville from Delphos and remained there until about six years ago, when they moved to Ottoville, making that place their home until death removed them from earthly life.

            Mr. Lauer united in marriage to Miss Reitze, in the old country in 1852. Mr. and Mrs. Lauer celebrated their golden wedding eleven years ago. To this union were born 14 children, six of whom are surviving. The living children are, Nick Lauer, John Lauer, Alex Lauer, Mrs. J. J. Miller, Ottoville; Mrs. John Frederick, Delphos; and Charles Lauer, a resident of the state of Washington. Thirty grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. C. Beckman, of Ottawa, survive. Mrs. Lauer preceded her husband in death five years ago.

            During his long residence in the vicinity, Mr. Lauer had been a splendid citizen, a good neighbor, and was respected and esteemed by everyone who new him. He was an adherent of the Catholic faith and arrangements have been made to hold the funeral services from the Catholic Church in Ottoville Monday morning. The remains will be laid to rest beside those of his wife in the Catholic Cemetery at Ottoville.

1-22-1913

Anna Bohn

Aged Resident Of Ottoville

Mrs. Mary Bohn, 87, Passed Away At Home Of Her Son, Joseph Bohn, Wednesday Evening

            Another pioneer resident of Ottoville has been removed from earthly life, Mrs. Mary Bohn answering final summons, Wednesday evening. Her death came at 6 o’clock, at the home of her son, Joseph Bohn, where she had resided for a number of years. Last fall Mrs. Bohn suffered an attack of pneumonia and never fully regained her strength, and for some time past she had been gradually failing, until she entered the sleep of death at the hour stated above.

            Mrs. Bohn was past 87 years of age and nearly her entire life had been spent in this vicinity. For many years she had resided in Ottoville and was known and respected throughout the vicinity. Mr. Bohn died about 40 years ago and for a number of years his widow made her home with her son, Joseph Bohn, at Ottoville.

            Mrs. Bohn is survived by two sons and two daughters, Mrs. George Hedrick, of Ft. Jennings; Fred Bohn, Mrs. Barney Honigfort and Joseph Bohn, of Ottoville. A number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren are also living.

            Mrs. Bohn was a devout adherent to the Catholic faith and it has been arranged to hold funeral services from the Catholic Church at Ottoville Saturday morning at 8:30 o’clock. The remains will be interred at the cemetery at that place.

2-6-1913

Florian Hoersten

Ottoville Man Called By Death

Lawrence Hoersten, Well Known Farmer Passed Away at The Age Of Sixty-Eight Years

            Lawrence Hoersten, a well known resident of near Ottoville passed away Thursday morning at 5 o’clock. Mr. Hoersten had been in failing health since last fall. His condition became serious two weeks ago and death finally resulted, his demise being due to heart trouble. He suffered with courage and fortitude, being resigned to the will of his Maker.

            He had been a resident of near Ottoville for more than thirty years and was one of the respected farmers of the community and resided on a farm two miles northwest of Ottoville.

            Lawrence Hoersten was born in Germany on September 2, 1844, and at the time of his death was 68 years, 5 months and 4 days old. He was untied in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Kramer.

            To this union eleven children were born, nine of whom, with the widow, survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father.

            The funeral will be held from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ottoville, Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock and interment will be made in the Catholic Cemetery there.

2-16-1913

Carolina Hilvers

2-17-1913

Maria Rieger

Ottoville Lady Dead

Mrs. Al Rieger Passed Away After Illness of Two Months – Funeral Thursday Morning

            In the death of Mrs. Al Rieger, a lifelong resident of Ottoville, has been summoned and one of the well respected citizens of that place has passed from earthly life. Mrs. Rieger died at her home in Ottoville Monday noon, her death being the culmination of two months illness from liver trouble.

            The deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Osterheld, was born in Ottoville, January 20, 1850, and was past 63 years of age when death came. She spent her entire life in Ottoville, from childhood into womanhood, and there forty years ago last October, she was united in marriage to Mr. Al Rieger. They established their home in Ottoville, reared their children, and continued to reside at that place as there years advanced.

            The union of Mr. and Mrs. Rieger was blessed with a large family of children. The husband and ten children are left to mourn the departure of a kind and loving wife and mother. The surviving children are, Joseph Rieger, Jacob Rieger, John Rieger, George Rieger and Miss Monica Rieger, all of Ottoville; Mrs. Thomas Hollacher, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Mrs. William Nomina, Mrs. John Creeger, of Tiffin; Mrs. C. M. Alspach, Lima; and Mrs. H. Connolly, Huntington W. V. Three sisters, Mrs. F. Schleuter and Mrs. John Ricker, of Ft. Jennings; and Mrs. Henry Stothman, of Tiffin, are also surviving.

            Mrs. Rieger was a member of the Catholic Church at Ottoville and a strict adherent to the Catholic faith. Funeral services will be held from that church Thursday morning at 8 o’clock, and the remains interred in the Ottoville Cemetery.

6-14-1913

Peter Kiefer

Death Claims Aged Resident

Peter Kieffer Pioneer and Oldest Man of Putnam County Passed Away In Ottoville – Funeral Wednesday

            A resident of this section for more than fifty years and one of the oldest residents of Putnam County was summoned in the death of Peter Kieffer, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Miehls, at Ottoville. Mr. Kieffer had been in failing health since the death of his wife more than a year ago and for the past eight weeks had been bedfast, gradually weakening under infirmities of old age. His death came peacefully at 11:15 o’clock Saturday evening.

            Peter Kieffer was born in Luxemburg, Germany, January 12, 1823, and was 90 years, 5 months and 2 days old at the time of his death. His early life was spent in Germany, and there he grew to manhood. Nearly sixty-four years ago he came to America, landing in New York. He was employed in various cities and about fifty years ago he located on a farm near Ottoville. There Mr. and Mrs. Kieffer resided until about ten years ago when they retired from active labors and removed to Ottoville where they made their home until summoned by the Grim Reaper. Since last September Mr. Kieffer had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Miehls.

            Mr. Kieffer was united in marriage to Miss Susanna Wagner, at New Reigel, about sixty years ago last April. To this union were born eleven children, four of whom having preceded their father in death. The surviving children are, Mrs. George Miehls, Ottoville; Mrs. J. M. Kollsmith, Delphos; Mrs. Conrad Krebs, of near Ottoville; Peter Kieffer, Montpelier, O.; George Kieffer, Sylvania, O.; Michael Kieffer, Morenci, Mich.; and John Kieffer, Chesaning, Mich.

            Mr. Kiefer was one of the most highly respected residents of this section, and was known far and wide. He was a friend to everyone, and always had a kind word for all with whom he came in contact. In his death a splendid citizen has been removed from the community, a good friend and neighbor and a noble Christian has been summoned to a better world. The deceased was a devout member of the Catholic Church at Ottoville and funeral services will be held from church Wednesday morning at 8:30 o’clock, and interment made in the Ottoville Cemetery beside the body of his wife.

7-3-1913

Carl Bildstein

7-14-1913

Elisabetha Kraemer

Mrs. Mat Kramer, aged forty years, of Ottoville, died at the State Hospital at Toledo, where she was a patient.

8-1-1913

Charles Wannemacher

Ottoville Man Died Suddenly

Charles Wannemacher, 62, Passed Away Friday Afternoon, Death Being Due to Paralysis – Had Son and Other Relatives Here

            Charles Wannemacher, a well known resident of Ottoville, died very suddenly Friday, his demise being due to paralysis. Mr. Wannemacher had been a sufferer from asthma for many years, and had not been able to sleep during the nights recently. Friday morning he remained in bed and at noon members of the family went to call on him and found him in an unconscious condition, due to a stroke of paralysis, which resulted in his death a short time later.

            Mr. Wannemacher was born in Germany and came to this country with his parents when two years of age. He located at Ottoville where for many years he worked at the carpenter trade. He had reached the age of sixty-two years last February. Many years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Hitt in Ottoville. His wife preceded him in death about eight years ago. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. They are George Wannemacher, of Delphos; C. B. Wannemacher, of Ottoville; William Wannemacher, of Lima; Mrs. Charles Kalt, of Coldwater; Mrs. John Wurst and Mrs. George Rieger, of Ottoville. He also leaves five brothers and three sisters, John Wannemacher, of Ottawa; Peter Wannemacher, of Washington; Joseph Wannemacher, of Idaho; William and Andrew Wannemacher, of Delphos, Mrs. Oliver Sellet, and Mrs. Henry Ernst, Ottoville; and Mrs. Joseph Hotz, Delphos.

            Mr. Wannemacher was a highly respected citizen and is well known in Delphos. He has many friends in this city and in his home town who will be grieved at his sudden demise.

            The deceased was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and the funeral will held from the Catholic Church in Ottoville, Monday morning, at 9:30. it is expected that quite a number of relatives and friends of the deceased from here will go to Ottoville to attend the funeral.

8-20-1913

Christina Pavel

At Age of Ninety-One

Mrs. Christine Pavel, One of Putnam County’s Pioneer Ladies Died at Ottoville – Funeral Held Friday

            Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Christine Pavel, one of the oldest residents of Putnam County, were held in the Catholic Church Friday morning at 8:30 o’clock and many relatives and friends assembled to pay their last tribute to this aged lady.

            Christine Pavel, passed away Wednesday August 20, at the age of ninety-one years. She was born in Europe in the year 1822 where she remained with her parents until she was united in marriage with Barney Pavel at that place and then came to America. They resided in Ft. Jennings for a number of years and later moved to Ottoville. To this union were born several children of whom six survive, Mrs. Ann Huber, Henry Pavel, Emma Pavel, Mary Schmersal, Rose and Elizabeth Braubain. Thirty-seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive.

            Barney Pavel, her husband, passed away in March 1905, leaving her a widow eight years ago. She remained with her son Henry Pavel for five years and has since made her home with her daughter Mrs. Mary Schmersal

8-29-1913

Elizabeth Martin

9-21-1913

John Schille

Death Claims John Schille

Well Known Resident of Ottoville Passed Away After a Long Illness – Was Born at Landeck – Funeral Wednesday

            John Schille, a well known resident of Ottoville, passed away after a long illness from cancer of the stomach. He had been in failing health for the past year and last February underwent an operation at the Toledo Hospital in the hope of gaining relief. He was suffering from cancer of the stomach and since the time of the operation he had been confined to his bed constantly.

            John Schille was born at Landeck on January 13, 1861, and died September 21, 1913, at the age of 52 years, 7 months and 9 days. He was married to Philomena Etgen in Ottoville, on January 30, 1882, and since their marriage they have resided at Ottoville. Eight children were born to them, two of whom preceded their father in death. Those surviving are Emma, Nicholas, Anthony, Mary, Edward and Frances, all of Ottoville.

            Mr. Schille was a member of the Catholic Church and was also a member of the Ottoville Branch Catholic Knights of Ohio. It is quite likely that a number of members of the C. K. of O., of Delphos will attend the funeral services.

            The funeral will be held from the Catholic Church in Ottoville, Wednesday morning at 8:30 o’clock and interment will be made in the cemetery there.

12-11-1913

Anna Plescher

1914 - Ottoville Obits

2-11-1914

Max Winkelman

Was Prominent Ottoville Man

Max Winkelman Passed Away At His Home After Long Illness

Funeral Will Be Held From Ottoville Saturday Morning

            One of the most prominent citizens of Ottoville, who had been identified with the business interests of the village and a life long resident, was summoned to the realms beyond the shadows, in the death of Max Winkelman, which occurred at his home at that place Wednesday morning. Mr. Winkelman had been in failing health for the past ten years, and for the last three or four months had been rapidly declining, and his death did not come unexpectedly to his family. Mr. Winkelman passed away at 11 ‘clock Wednesday morning, and a useful life was brought to a close.

            Max Winkelman was born in Ottoville, February 8, 1859, and he had reached the age of 55 years and 3 days. His entire life was spent in Ottoville, there his interests were centered and there he was respected and esteemed by the entire community. He was identified with business interests of the village, though for some years he had led a quiet life on account of failing health.

            About twenty-four years ago, Mr. Winkelman was married to Miss Sabina Rekart in Ottoville and they established a home there. From this union are surviving five children, four daughters and one son, all at home. The wife and one brother, John Winkelman, of Ottoville, are also living.

            Mr. Winkelman was a devout Catholic, being a member of that church in Ottoville. Funeral services over the remains will be held from the Ottoville Catholic Church at 9 o’clock Saturday morning, and the interment made in the cemetery at that place. It is probable that many Delphos people who knew the deceased will attend the funeral.

3-5-1914

Anna M. Clementz

3-9-1914

John Beckman

DELPHOS MAN DIES IN CITY OF TOLEDO

John Beckman, 32, son of H. W. Beckman, proprietor of the Phelan Hotel in this city, died in a Toledo hospital where he has been confined for several months. He was born in Ottoville and came to this city with his parents, when a boy.

The father, stepmother and two sisters, Mrs. Cecil D. Laing and Miss Millie Beckman, survive. Will Harter, of Harter & Meyers, and Cecil D. Laing, brother-in-law of the deceased, left for Toledo this after to take charge of the body. The remains will be brought to this city tomorrow morning at 9:17, and taken to the Phelan Hotel. The funeral services were held from the St. John's Catholic church Monday morning. Interment was in St. John's cemetery.

4-7-1914

Angela Freimoth

Succumbed To Long illness

Mrs. Theo. Friemoth Passed Away At Her Home Five Miles West Of Ottoville

Tuesday Morning From Tuberculosis – Funeral Saturday Morning

            After a few months of intense suffering death came to Mrs. Theo. Friemoth at her country home early Tuesday morning. Mrs. Theo. Friemoth had been in failing health for the past year had had been growing weaker. She had been a sufferer from Tuberculosis and on the latter part of her illness her suffering was intense. She was confined to her bed for the past six weeks and death did not come unexpectedly to those who were constantly at her bedside to administer to her and afford her all the comfort possible. Her death came at 6:40 o’clock Tuesday morning.

            Mrs. Friemoth’s maiden name was Angela Spieles. She was born at Lancaster, O., December 6, 1889 and had attained the age of 25 years, 4 months and 1 day. She was united in marriage to Mr. Theo. Friemoth, January 11, 1911, at Akron, Ohio. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Friemoth located on a farm five miles west of Ottoville, where her death occurred.

            To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Friemoth one son was born. She is survived by her husband and one son. Mrs. Friemoth was a kind and loving mother, wife and splendid friend and neighbor. In her death a good Christian woman has been summoned to reap the reward of a life well spent. She was a devout member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville, O.

            The funeral services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church Saturday morning, at 9 o’clock. The remains will be laid to rest in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

4-24-1914

Albert Bedink

6-7-1914

Katherine Murray

Mrs. Raymond Murray died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wannamcher, three miles south of town, Sunday, June 7, at 3:30 AM, after a long illness. Funeral services at St. Michael's R. C. Church Tuesday morning at 9:30.

This is Murray spent most of her life at Ottoville, Ohio, come to this vicinity about a year ago. She is survived by her husband, a daughter 11 months old, father and mother, three brothers and six sisters. She was 25 years of age.

6-8-1914

Wilhelm Ulrich

6-23-1914

Maria Eva Harmon

The remains of Mrs. F. C. Harmon, aged twenty-eight, who died at Ray, Arizona, were returned to her girlhood home at Ottoville, for burial.

7-14-1914

Martin Bendele

Pioneer Died Suddenly

Martin Bendele Sr., Passed Away At Home Of Daughter, Mrs. Clarence Miller

In Ottoville

            Martin Bendele, Sr., a pioneer resident of this vicinity died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Miller in Ottoville Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. In April Mr. Bendele underwent an operation and was able to be up and around when he suddenly took ill Sunday morning and grew weaker until death came.

            In his young manhood, he came to America and more than forty years ago settled on a farm about two miles from Ottoville. About a year ago he moved to town and was living a retired life at the time of his death.

            Mr. Bendele was born in Alsace France, Germany, December 6, 1842, and at the time of his death was 71 years, 7 months and 8 days old. Mr. Bendele was married to Miss Helen Sanders, in January 1870, at Ottoville.

            He is survived by 11 children, Mrs. Martin Pittner, Scottville, Mich.; Joe Bendele, Cloverdale; Mrs. Chas. Grubenhoff, Aberdeen, Idaho; Mrs. Otto Holdgreve, Scottville, Mich.; Frank Bendele, Cottage Grove, Oregon; John Bendele, Ft. Wayne Ind.; William Bendele, Scottville, Mich.; Charles Bendele, Martin Bendele, and Mrs. Clarence Miller, of Ottoville.

            His wife preceded him in death seven years ago, and also two children in infancy and a son Nick Bendele, about ten years ago.

            Mr. Bendele was a devout member of the Catholic Church at Ottoville, and lived according to the teachings of his faith. The funeral services will be held from the Immaculate Conception church in Ottoville, Friday morning, and the body will be laid to rest in the cemetery at that place.

8-9-1914

Elizabeth Harpster

            The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Harpster, a pioneer resident of this vicinity, were laid to rest in Antioch Cemetery, near Ottoville, Sunday afternoon. Brief services were held from the family residence on South Clay Street, at 12:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Otis Harter, pastor of the Presbyterian church, after which the funeral cortege, with the remains, went to the Antioch church, near Ottoville, with which the deceased had been affiliated for many years. Scores of friends paid their last tribute of respect by their attendance at the funeral, and a fitting sermon was delivered by Rev. Harter. The body was born to its resting place in the family lot beside the remains of her husband, by six grandsons, Messrs. William Harpster, John Gudakunst, William Harpster, John Martin, Cleve and Robert Harpster.

            Many beautiful flowers were placed on the grave, emblems of esteem from relatives and friends.

            Attending the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bailey and son Merlin; Mr. and Mrs. John Berryman and family; Mr. and Mrs. C. Baldwin; Mr. and Mrs. Westenhaver, Grover Hill; Mr. and Mrs. George Harpster; Robert Martin; Dr. Dietrick and family; Robert Harpster, Ottoville; Mr. and Mrs. John Martin and family, Van Wert; C. A. Bray, Miss Blanch Harpster, Mrs. Eva Shawhan, Toledo; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wheeler, Bluffton, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. R. Hughes, Mrs. And Mrs. Morris, Edith Ridenhour, West Cairo; Mrs. Joseph Jacobs and sons; Mrs. Samuel Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holden, Quincey, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. John Harpster and family, Cleve Harpster and family, Preston Dunlap, Continental; Mr. and Mrs. Will Harpster and family, of near Elm Grove, O.

8-10-1914

Mary Wanstrott

Nearly Ninety Years Of Age

Mrs. Mary Wanstroth, Venerable Putnam County Lady, Died At Home Of Granddaughter In Delphos Monday Morning

            One of the aged residents of Putnam County, who had lived in the vicinity of Douglass for nearly 50 years, passed away early Monday morning, when Mrs. Mary Wanstroth died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. John Lehmkuhl, on West Bank Street. Mrs. Wanstroth had been in failing health for the past year, her strength gradually wearing away, under the infirmities of her advanced age, and her death came peacefully, and without suffering. On June 28, 1913, Mrs. Wanstroth fell at her home near Douglass, and fractured her left hip. Since that time she has been confined to her bed. On April 18, of this year, Mrs. Wanstroth was brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lehmkuhl, in Delphos, where she was cared for until her death, which occurred at 2:45 o’clock Monday morning.

            Mary Angeline Grewe was born in Hanover, Germany, August 25, 1824, and had she lived fifteen more days, would have reached the age of 90 years. She was strong and active for one of her advanced age, and her illness which resulted in her death, seemed but the wearing out of the system, and the injury received by her fall.

            Her childhood days were spent in Germany, and when she was in her girlhood, she left Germany and came to America to make her future home, locating in Cincinnati. There she remained several years, and her marriage to Joseph Wanstroth took place in the Queen City about fifty-four years ago. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wanstroth remained in Cincinnati for a few years, and about forty-six years ago left there and came to Douglass, where they located on a farm, and where they made there home until death claimed them. Mr. Wanstroth died thirty-five years ago last January, and after his passing away his widow remained on the farm, continuing to make her home until she was brought to Delphos to be administered to in her declining years. In the vicinity where she resided for so many years she was highly respected and esteemed and in her death, a noble Christian woman has been summoned to receive the reward for a well spent life.

            The union of Mr. and Mrs. Wanstroth was not blessed with any children, but Mrs. Wanstroth had one step-child, and reared another. Both children, Mrs. Henry Utrup, of Ottoville, and Herman Wanstroth, preceded their mother to the better world, thirteen years ago, their deaths coming within two weeks of each other. Twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren are surviving.

            Mrs. Wanstroth was a member of the Catholic church at Ottoville and followed the teachings of her faith in her daily life. She was also a member of the Sacred Heart League and the Alter-Rosary Society of the Ottoville church. The Remains will be laid to rest in the Ottoville cemetery and funeral services will be held from the Catholic church at that place Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock.

10-2-1914

Marvin E. Rekart (Infant)

10-17-1914

Hugo John Koetter

Died of Sarlet Fever

11-12-1914

Adeline Schnieider

Death From Scarlet Fever

Second In Short Time At Ottoville

Miss Adeline Schneider Died Thursday Morning – Four Other Cases In Same Family

            The second death within a few weeks, as the result of scarlet fever, occurred in Ottoville, Thursday morning, when Miss Adeline Schneider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider, living just at the west edge of the corporation, passed away. Miss Schneider was taken ill last Monday with scarlet fever, and was apparently getting along nicely until Wednesday, when pneumonia developed and she suffered a relapse. She grew worse rapidly until Thursday morning when death came at 5:30 o’clock.

            The deceased young lady was seventeen years old last April, and was well known and greatly esteemed in Ottoville. Her Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider have resided in Ottoville for many years, the father being employed as janitor of the Ottoville schools. She is survived by her parents, four brothers and three sisters. The remains were interred in the Ottoville cemetery Thursday afternoon, at 3:30 o’clock, there being no funeral services on account of the contagion of scarlet fever.

            Four other children in the Schneider family are ill with scarlet fever, and one Sophia Schneider, is in critical condition. Eugene Koetter, a child, whose parents live near Ottoville, died a few weeks ago with scarlet fever, and a number of cases were prevalent in the village. However, all cases except those in the Schneider family have been released from quarantine, the patients having recovered. The schools in Ottoville have been closed for more than two weeks, to prevent the spread of disease.

11-20-1914

Josephine Christina Bildstein

Well Known Ottoville Lady

Mrs. Charles Bildstein, Sr., Died Suddenly At Her Home In That Town Friday Afternoon – Funeral Monday Morning

            Death came to a well known resident of Ottoville, Friday afternoon, when Mrs. Charles Bildstein, Sr., passed away at her home at that place. The death of Mrs. Bildstein came rather unexpectedly and will be deeply mourned by residents of Ottoville and vicinity, where she was so well known. Mrs. Bildstein was not feeling well on Thursday, but her condition was not considered at all alarming, and on Friday morning, she was able to be about. Shortly after noon, her demise being due to heart trouble.

            Mrs. Bildstein’s maiden name was Josephine Mohler. She was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, on February 2, 1860, and was past 54 years of age at the time of her death. She spent her early life in Germany, she married Charles Bildstein Sr. on November 10, 1884.

            About 28 years ago the deceased came to America from Germany and located in Ottoville, where she has since resided. For about nine years Mrs. Bildstein had been conducting a millinery and notion store in Ottoville, and was known to residents of that place and throughout the surrounding country. Mr. Bildstein preceded his wife in death on July 3, 1913. She is survived by one step-son, Carl Bildstein, of Lima.

            The funeral service will be held from the Catholic Church at Ottoville on Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock and interment will be made in the cemetery at that place.

12-3-1914

Orville Rekart (Infant)

11-7-1914

John Edward Byrne

John, ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Byrne, of Ottoville. died suddenly, the result of a burst blood vessel, during a coughing spell.

1915 - Ottoville Obits

2-14-1915
Elizabetha Wannemacher
Death Results From Typhoid

Mrs. George Wannemacher Well Known Resident of Ottoville, Died Unexpectedly at Her Home at That Place Early Sunday Morning

            When the news of the death of Mrs. George Wannemacher, of Ottoville, was received here Sunday morning, it was a great shock to her friends and relatives in this city. Mrs. Wannemacher had been ill for the past four weeks with typhoid fever, but her condition was very favorable, and there was no anxiety felt by her family or physician. However on Saturday she grew worse and death came at 3:15 o’clock Sunday morning. Mrs. Wannemacher had been in failing health for a number of years and had been bedfast for four weeks.

            The deceased was one of the most highly esteemed residents of the neighboring village and had a host of friends in Delphos, who are deeply grieved to learn of her death and sympathize with the bereaved relatives.

            Her maiden name was Elizabeth Sorg, and she was born in Seneca, County, O., March 19, 1860, being 54 years, 11 months and 26 days old. For about 26 years she had resided in Ottoville, Mr. Wannemacher being interested in the hardware business in that place. Her marriage to Mr. Wannemacher took place April 30, 1889 in Fostoria.

            Surviving are the husband, four children, one brother, Peter Sorg, Fostoria; and four sisters, Mrs. William Harrison, Bettsville; Mrs. R. Hartsock, Fostoria; Mrs. John Sheller, Ada; Mrs. Eva Scherger, Delphos.

The deceased was a devout member of the Catholic Church in Ottoville and funeral services will be held from the church Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock.

Interment will be made in the Catholic Cemetery at Ottoville. A number of relatives from Delphos will attend the funeral. Mrs. Wannemacher was a member of the Sacred Heart League and the Alter Rosary Society of the Ottoville church.

3-16-1915

Mathilda Otte

Child Is Claimed By Death

Youngest Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Otte, of Ottoville, Dies From Dropsy, Following Scarlet Fever

            Relatives and friends in Delphos have been notified of the death of Miss Matilda Otte, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Otte, and granddaughter of Henry Louth, of South Bredeick street, which occurred Thursday at the family home in Ottoville.         

            The child was taken ill about four weeks ago with scarlet fever, but she had recovered from that illness and the quarantine had been removed from the home. However, Dropsy developed about two weeks ago and she grew weaker and weaker until death came, Tuesday morning at 11:30 o’clock, brining a great sorrow upon the home and deep grief into the hearts of her relatives and friends.

            Miss Matilda Otte was born at Ottoville, June 3, 1904, and was aged 10 years, 5 months and 3 days. She was a pupil in the schools at Ottoville, until about four weeks ago when she became ill and was greatly beloved by her schoolmates and instructors. She was a pupil in the fourth grade in Ottoville schools.

            The deceased is survived by her parents and four sisters, Mrs. Harry Niedecken, Ottoville; Mrs. Ralph Siler, Leipsic; Miss Lucile and Malinda, at home. Two brothers have preceded her in death.

            Funeral services will be held from the Catholic Church at Ottoville Friday morning at 8:30 o’clock, and interment will be made in the Catholic Cemetery at that place. It is probable that a number of relatives and friends from Delphos will attend the funeral.

4-15-1915

Wilhelm F. Krietemeyer

4-8-1915

Margaretha Spieler

4-26-1915

Anna Maria Krebs

Dies At Age of 65 Years

Mrs. Anna Krebs, For Many Years A Resident of Ottoville, Passes Away at Home of Her Daughter, Mrs. Joseph Gech, in Lima

            Mrs. Mary Anna Krebs, for many years a resident of Ottoville, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Gech, at 202 North Central Avenue, in Lima, Monday evening. Death was due to complications of diseases, from which she had been a sufferer of since early in March.

            Mrs. Krebs was born in Landeck, and made her home in Ottoville for a number of years. For the past two years she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Gech, in Lima. Prior to that she lived for a time with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Bonifas, on South Franklin Street.

            The deceased is survived by three sons, John Krebs, Celina; Joseph, Elyria; Peterm Tiffin; and by four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Gech, Lima; Mrs. Charles Bonifas, Delphos; Mrs. William Studer, Scottsville, Mich.; and Mrs. George Berner, St. Andrews Wash.

            The arrangements for the funeral have not been made, but it is probable that the remains will be taken to Ottoville for burial.

5-6-1915

Marcella M. Beining

Death Takes child In Ottoville Home

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beining, Jr., Passes Away Thursday Morning, After Week’s Illness From Pneumonia – Funeral Saturday

            The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beining, Jr., Ottoville, was saddened on Thursday morning, when at an early hour, their daughter, Miss Marcele, passed away. The child had been ill for the past week with pneumonia. She was born Decemeber 7, 1913, and had she lived until Friday, would have been seventeen months old. Her parents, two brothers and one sister survive.

            The funeral services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville Saturday morning at 8:30 o’clock, and interment in the Catholic Cemetery at Ottoville.

5-14-1915

Leona Utrup

Child Victim Of Accident Passes Away

Leona Utrup, 5 Year-Old Daughter of Mrs. William Utrup, Run Over By C. H. & D. Train, Losing Right Arm and Leg, Dies and Hour After – Sister and Two Cousins Try To Signal Engineer With Hankerchiefs

            Run over by a northbound C. H. & D. local Friday afternoon at the Fuerst crossing, about two miles north of Delphos, at 2:30 o’clock, little Leona Utrup, 5 year-old daughter of Mrs. William Utrup, a widow, living at the home of her father, Henry Rhode, a short distance from the crossing, died at 4 o’clock at the residence of Andrew Brokamp, in Ottoville, where she had been taken shortly after the accident.

            The child’s right leg was severed at the hip by the wheels of the train, and she also lost her right arm at the shoulder. It was found necessary to amputate the left foot, Dr. J. F. Ockuly, of Ottoville, performing the operation. Surgery was of no avail however. Loss of blood and the great shock made futile efforts to save the girl’s life.

            The child was playing along the tracks with her two cousins, Marcella Utrup and Josephine Fuerst, and her sister Adeline Utrup. She ran onto the crossing, her foot catching in the cattle guards. As the train approached from the south her playmates frantically endeavored to signal the engineer to stop. They waved their handkerchiefs and screamed and the victim’s sister tried to remove her from her precarious position.

            But Engineer Siford failed to see the children in time to avert a tragedy, it is stated, and the wheels of the engine passed over the little girl. She was hurriedly picked up, and rushed at full speed to Ottoville but a short distance away.

            The child was taken to the Brokamp home but a short distance from the C. H. & D. station at Ottoville, and Dr. Ockuly was summoned. She was beyond all help then.

            Surviving the accident are her sister, Adeline, her mother Mrs. William Utrup, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rhode, with whom Mrs. Utrup has been making her home for the past five years. John Rhode, of Ottoville, is an uncle. The child’s father died several years ago.

            Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville, with burial in the church cemetery. The cortage will leave the house at 2 o’clock. Rev. Fr. Mertes will conduct the services.

6-18-1915

Paulina Freiburger

Death Follows An Operation

Miss Pauline Freiburger, Will Known Young Lady of Ottoville Passes To The Great Beyond – Funeral to be Held Monday Morning

            Miss Pauline Freiburger, one of the best known and most beloved young ladies in Ottoville, died early Friday morning, death following an operation.

            Miss Freiburger was taken ill suddenly with convulsions last Saturday, and Wednesday an operation was performed with hope that she would speedily recover. However, she became worse and death resulted Friday morning at 5:55 o’clock.

            The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Freiburger, deceased. She was born July 31, 1897, at Verona, Mo., and she was 17 years, 10 months and 18 days old. Fifteen years ago her parents died on the same day and she was reared by an aunt, Miss Mary Freiburger, at Ottoville. She had been employed at the home of Alf Bertling and was there when she took sick and there her death occurred.

            She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. George Altenburger, Cloverdale, Miss Barbara Freiburger, Ottoville, and two brothers, Frank Freiburger, Ottoville and Carl Freiburger, Beacon, Wash.

            Miss Freiburger was a member of the Young Ladies’ Sodality of the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, and her many friends, especially among the young people of the village, are deeply grieved over her passing. Funeral services will be held from the Catholic Church Monday morning at 9 o’clock and interment in the cemetery at that place.

6-20-1915

Gerhard Brinkman

Lamp Explosion Kills Farmer, and Fatally Burns Two Daughters
Fluid In Reservoir of Light Fixture at Gerhart Brinkman Home, One Mile and A Half East Of Ottoville, Lets Go, Resulting In Death Of Mr. Brinkman, And Injuries To Wife and Two Children – Mrs. Brinkman Expected Will Recover But Girls, One An Infant, Are Not Expected To Live – Several Children In Upstairs Rooms Escape – Funeral Services For Victim To Be Held Tuesday Morning From Immaculate Conception Church In Ottoville
The Dead – Gerhart Brinkman, farmer, residing one mile and a half east of Ottoville.
The Injured – Mrs. Brinkman, but will recover; two daughters, Florence, two and a half years, and Frances, aged 22 years. The later are not expected to live, being horribly burned about the face, arms, and in fact the entire body.

Gerhart Brinkman, 53, a farmer, living one mile and a half east of Ottoville, is dead, and his two daughters, Florence, aged two and a half years, and Frances aged 22 years, are not expected to live, as the result of an explosion Saturday evening, shortly after 9 o’clock of a gasoline lamp in the living room of their home. Mr. Brinkman lived but a few hours afterword, dying at 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon.

But for the fact that he inhaled the deadly fumes and smoke, Mr. Brinkman might have lived, it is stated, external injuries were confined to his face and hands. Mrs.Brinkman will recover, it is stated, although being quite badly burned, and suffering from the effects of the fumes.

The two children cannot survive their injuries the attending physicians state. They were horribly burned about the face, arms and feet. In fact their bodies are practically one mass of burns, and external injuries, coupled with the effects of the poisonous fumes, make their recovery impossible, it is reported.

Mr. and Mrs. Brinkman, and daughters Frances and Florence, were seated in the living room at the time of the explosion, which was caused by the heat from a coal oil lamp underneath the gasoline lamp, suspended from the ceiling. The later was not ignited.

The four tried to smother the flames, and in this manner inhaled a great quantity of the smoke and fumes. The contents of the room were burned, but the remainder of the residence was unscathed, due to the efforts of neighbors.

The force of the explosion broke window panes, and glass in two doors leading into the room. Mr. Brinkman was found unconscious in front of a door. Every effort was made to revive him, but he was beyond the power of medical aid.

Eight children were home at the time, and most of them had retired sleeping in upstairs rooms. They were uninjured. Beno, a son, was at the home of a neighbor. Twelve children survive their father. Three are away from home, Veronica is in Cincinnati; Angela in Delphos, being employed as a domestic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hanley, 229 West Fifth Street, and Mrs. Joseph Kreitemeyer, of near Ottoville. He also leaves two brothers and one sister, as follows; Frank Brinkman, and Mat. Brinkman, and Mrs. Elizabeth Helmick, all of Ottoville.
Later – It was stated by a physician that the infant has a chance for recovery, but that Frances, was expected to die anytime.

7-14-1915

Amelia Josephine Rellinger

Miss Amelia Rellinger Succumbs To Tuberculosis

            The death of Miss Amelia Rellinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Rellinger, which occurred at the family home, one mile south of Ottoville, Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock was particularly sad, a young girl, just in her teens, being taken. Miss Rellinger had been in failing health for the past three years, and for the last six weeks had been bedfast, a sufferer from Tuberculosis.

            Miss Rellinger was born July 4, 1898, and was 17 years and 10 days old at the time of her death. She attended the schools at Ottoville and was a student in the high school until about six months ago, when her failing health made it necessary for her to give up her studies. She was well liked among her schoolmates, associates and friends and the young people are especially grieved at the passing of one of their number, in her promising years.

            Surviving are her parents, two brothers, Alois Rellinger, Toledo, August Rellinger at home, and two sister, Mrs. Russell Keller, Dayton and Miss Eleanor Rellinger at home.

            She was a member of the Catholic Church of Ottoville, having been reared in that faith and was associated with the Young Ladies Sodality. The Last sad Rites over the remains will be held from the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville Friday morning at 9 o’clock, and burial in the Catholic Cemetery at that place.

7-15-1915
Anna Maria Gasser
Mrs. Gephart Gasser Is Summoned By Death After Several Months Illness

            Mrs. Gephart Gasser passed away early Thursday morning, at her home, three and one-half miles north of Ottoville, at 5:30 o'clock after several months of illness. She underwent an operation at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo last March but never fully recovered, and had been bedfast since that time.

            The deceased's maiden name was Anna Honigfort, and she was born in Ottoville, September 5, 1860, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Honigfort, deceased. She Spent her entire life in Ottoville and vicinity, and passed away at the age of 55 years , 10 months and 10 days. On October 25, 1887, she was united in marriage to Gephart Gasser, at Ottoville. To this union were born nine children, one of whom, a son, has preceded his mother in death. Surviving are the husband, and the following children, Mrs. Andrew Bensman, Cloverdale, Frank Gasser, Ottoville, John, William, Gephart, Oliver, Elizabeth and Estella, at home. She is also survived by her stepfather, Frank Dietering, living north-west of Ottoville, and three brothers, John, and Barney Honigfort, of Ottoville and Henry Honigfort, of this city.

            Mrs. Gasser was a member of the Immaculate Conception church in Ottoville, and a devout Catholic. She was affiliated with the Sacred Heart League of the Ottoville Catholic church. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning, from the Catholic church in Ottoville, and Burial in the cemetery at that place.

10-16-1915

Emma Pittner

Death Takes Child In Ottoville Home

            The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pittner, residing one and a half miles northwest of Ottoville, died at the family home early Saturday morning. The child whose name was Emma, had been ill for the past six weeks, suffering from a complication of diseases, and death resulted at two o’clock. The parents, two brothers and two sisters survive. The funeral services will be held from the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville Monday morning, at 7:30 o’clock, and burial in the Catholic Cemetery at that place.

10-21-1915

Conrad Fuerst

12-4-1915

Mary Mandary

A Pioneer Of Putnam County Is Summoned

Mrs. Thomas Mandery, Aged 88, Passes Away At Home Of Son At Cloverdale – Mother Of Henry Mandery Of Delphos – Body Taken To Ottoville For Burial Tuesday morning

            A pioneer of Putnam County passed away Saturday evening, when Mrs. Mary Anna Schafer Mandery, wife of Thomas Mandery, died at the home of her son, Charles Mandery, near Cloverdale. Mrs. Mandery’s death was due to infirmities of age, her health having been gradually failing.

            Mary Anna Schafer was born in Manchweiler Rheinpaltz, Germany, March 16, 1827, and had reached the advanced age of 88 years. She spent her early life in the country of her birth, coming to America in 1854. For four years she resided in Cincinnati, and then came to Putnam County, where she had since resided, honored and respected.

            Mrs. Mandery is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Fischbach, Canton; Mrs. John Schneeg, Ottoville; and two sons, Charles Mandery, of Cloverdale; and Henry Mandery, Delphos. Four sons and one daughter preceded their mother in death. The remains of Mrs. Mandery were removed from Cloverdale to the home of Mrs. John Schneeg, in Ottoville Sunday and funeral services will be held from the Catholic Church at Ottoville Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock. Burial in the Ottoville cemetery.

1916 - Ottoville Obits

1-3-1916

Adam Leis

Aged Resident Is Summoned

Adam Leis, For Fifty Years a Resident OF Ottoville, Passed To Great Beyond Monday Evening, Death Following a Paralytic Stroke – Was Well Known Throughout Putnam County

            Adam Leis, well known throughout Putnam County and a pioneer resident, died at the family home two and a half miles west of Ottoville Monday evening, at 11 o’clock. Mr. Leis was stricken with paralysis about noon Monday, but his condition was not considered serious and his death came quite unexpectedly.

            The deceased was born in Schmiweiler, Bavaria, on August 28, 1834, and was past 81 years old. He came to America at the age of seventeen years and located in Sandusky, coming from there to Ottoville about fifty years ago. On September 15, 1863, the deceased was united in marriage to Catherine Miller, at Sandusky, and for more than fifty-two years Mr. and Mrs. Leis traveled life’s pathway together.

            To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Leis were born thirteen children, five of whom have preceded their father in death. Surviving are the wife, one brother, Paul Leis, Sandusky, and eight children, Peter, Joseph, John, Michael, and Charles, all of Ottoville; Mrs. Mary Sellet, Mrs. William Shumacher, and Miss Rosa Leis, Dayton.

            Funeral services over the remains will be held at the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville Friday morning at 8:30 o’clock, and interment in the Catholic Cemetery at that place.

1-12-1916

Henry Strottman

Resided In Vicinity For Many Years

Henry Strottman, Whose Death Occurred At Tiffin, Resided On Farms Near Ottoville For More Than Fifty Years – Body Brought To Ottoville For Interment

            The remains of Henry Strottman, whose death occurred at his home in Tiffin, O., at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday morning, were brought to Ottoville, and taken to the home of his adopted daughter, Mrs. Fred Bohn, Thursday. The body was accompanied to Ottoville by Mrs. Henry Strottman, Mr. And Mrs. Weirling, Mr. Vever, Joseph Lambert, John Schlueter, all of Tiffin. Mr. Strottman’s death was due to bronchial pneumonia.

            The deceased was born in Edgenberg, Hanover, Germany, August 24, 1838. He came to America from Edgenberg at the age of seventeen, and located on a farm near Ft. Jennings, with his father. In 1859, Mr. Strottman married Miss Kamphaus and they located on a farm one and a half miles west of Ottoville. No children were born to this union but in 1860 Mr. and Mrs. Strottman adopted a daughter, now Mrs. Fred Bohn, of Ottoville. Mrs. Strottman died 19 years ago, and on November 20, eighteen years ago, Mr. Strottman married Fannie Schleuter.

            After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Strottman settled on a farm one mile west of Ottoville where they made there home until seven years ago when they went to Tiffin to reside. The deceased is survived by his wife, Adopted daughter, Mrs. Fred Bohn, of Ottoville, and four step-children, Mrs. Catherine Weirling, Mrs. Elizabeth Vever, John Schleuter, all of Tiffin and John Schleuter, of Ottoville.

            Funeral services will be held from the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville Saturday morning at 8:30 o’clock and burial in the Catholic Cemetery.

1-13-1916

Gertrude Brinkman

Ottoville Girl Answers Call

Miss Gertrude Brinkman, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brinkman, Died at The Family Home Thursday Evening After Week’s Illness From Complication of Dideases, Following Grip

            Miss Gertrude Brinkman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brinkman, died at the family home, one and one-half miles east of Ottoville, Thursday evening, at 7 o’clock. Miss Brinkman’s death came after a week’s illness. She took sick last Friday with and attack of grip, which later developed into a complication of diseases and death resulted at the hour above stated.

            Miss Brinkman was born November 22, 1899 and was aged 16 years, 1 month and 21 days. She is survived by her parents, three brothers and four sisters, Fred, Alphonse, Anna, Leona, Monica, Rowena and Colletis Brinkman.

            The deceased was a member of the Young Ladies’ Sodality of the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, and a very loveable young lady who had many friends in Ottoville and vicinity. Funeral services will be held Monday from the Immaculate Conception church at 8:30 o’clock and interment in the Catholic cemetery at Ottoville.

1-16-1916

Mary Deitering

Came Here In Early Days

Mrs. Mary Deitering, Who Passed Away At Ottoville, Was Native of Germany And Came To America In Her Childhood – Was Resident of This Vicinity For Many Years

            Mrs. Mary Deitering, an aged and respected resident of Ottoville, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Wenzlick, in Ottoville, Sunday morning at 1:30 o’clock. Death was due to the infirmities of age from which she had been suffering for some time.

            Mrs. Deitering was born in Germany on July 30, 1834, and was past 81 years of age. When she was quite young she came to America and had been a resident of Ottoville for many years, being among the old settlers in this part of the country. Her marriage to Herman Deitering, who preceded her in death seven years ago, took place many years ago. To this union were born nine children, one of whom has died. The surviving children are, Henry Deitering, of Ottoville; Barney Deitering, Elgin, Neb.; Joseph Deitering, Andy Deitering, Mrs. Theresa Neitling, all of Chesaning, Mich.; Frank Deitering, Bancroft, Ia.; Mrs. Mary Dalsing, Kieferville, Kan.; and Mrs. George Wenzlick, of Ottoville. Henry Honigfort, of Delphos, is a nephew of the deceased.

            The deceased was a member of the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, and was also a member of the Alter Rosary Society. Funeral services will be held from the Ottoville church Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock and burial in the Catholic Cemetery there.

1-14-1916

Joseph Fischbach

1-19-1916

William Ruen

Pioneer At Ottoville Summoned

William Ruen, Step-Father of Mrs. Michael O’Donnel, of Delphos, Passed Away

            William Ruen, Sr., a pioneer resident of Ottoville, who came to this section when it was a wilderness, was summoned to the great beyond, Wednesday morning, after a week’s illness from grip. In the death of Mr. Ruen, one of the oldest residents of Ottoville, in point of years and residence, has been taken.

            The deceased was born in Westphalia, Germany, on November 1, 1824, and was 91 years, 2 months and 18 days old at the time of his death. He came to America in 1860 from Germany and located in Cincinnati. He remained there for two years and while in that city, married Fredricka Hoerboun, in February of 1861. They came to Ottoville from Cincinnati located on a farm one and three-fourths miles northeast of Ottoville, where his death occurred. Mr. Ruen was living with his son, Frank Ruen, on the old home place. Forty-one years ago Mrs. Ruen died, and in August of the same year, the deceased married Mrs. Sybilla Fritche, in Ottoville.

            Surviving from the first union are three children, William Ruen, Cloverdale; Mrs. John Fuerst and Henry Ruen, Ottoville. One child born to the first union, has preceded the father in death. To the second marriage were born five children, two of whom have died. Surviving from this union are, Frank Ruen, Mrs. August Trenkamp, of Ottoville; and Mrs. Joseph Schmersal, Kalida; Mr. Ruen is also survived by three step-children, Mrs. Barney Scherger, Toledo; Mrs. Michael O’Donnel, Delphos; and Mrs. William Matthews, Kansas City.

            The deceased was a member of the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, and also of the St. Joseph’s Society, whose members will attend the funeral in a body. The funeral will be held from the Ottoville Catholic church Saturday morning at 9 o’clock and burial in the Ottoville cemetery.

2-9-1916

Orville Kramer (Infant)

2-7-1916

John P. Odenweller

Funeral Of Accident Victim At Ottoville

Remains Of John Odenweller, Who Met Death In Elevator Shaft In Overland Plant At Toledo Laid To Rest Thursday

            The remains of John Odenweller, who met a tragic death in the Overland automobile plant in Toledo, were brought to Ottoville and funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in that place Thursday morning. Interment was made in the Ottoville cemetery.

            Word of the death of Mr. Odenweller did not reach relatives here until Wednesday. He was engaged in operation of an elevator at the Overland plant. Monday the elevator was not working properly and he called an electrician, taking him in the elevator to the third floor. As the gate went up and the electrician stepped off, the elevator became unmanageable and Mr. Odenweller attempted to jump, but was caught under the gate. He was held there until the elevator started to go up and he then dropped down the elevator shaft, a distance of 40 feet. He received injuries, which soon resulted in his death, his skull being fractured, both legs broken and he was internally injured.

            The deceased was past 62 years old. When a young man he taught school near Delphos and for a time made his home here. He later went to Ottoville, where he resided on a farm for many years. Thirty-seven years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Rekart in Ottoville. She preceded him in death about nine years ago. He left Ottoville and had been a resident of Toledo a number of years.

            He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Wannemacher, of Leipsic and Mrs. William Finkenour, of Indianapolis. He is also survived by one brother, Barney Odenweller, of Delphos and two sisters, Mrs. Ferd Bertling and Mrs. William Boehmer, both of Ft. Jennings.

3-17-1916

Catherine Plescher

Ottoville Resident Summoned

Mrs. Joseph Plescher, A Native Of Austria, Died at Her Home Near Ottoville Thursday Evening After a long Illness – Had Lived In This Vicinity For More Than Thirty

            After an illness of several months from a complication of diseases, Mrs. Joseph Plescher died at her home four miles north of Ottoville, Thursday evening, at 10:45 o’clock. On August 5 of last year Mrs. Plescher underwent an operation but the hoped for relief was not secured and since that time she has been confined to her bed the great part of the time.           

            Her maiden name was Katherine Kulhanek, and she was born in Urchan, Austria, July 25, 1863, and was past 53 years of age at the time of her passing. On September 15, 1884, she was united in marriage to Joseph Plescher at Auherzen, Germany, and shortly afterward they came to America, locating on a farm near Ottoville, on which Mrs. Plescher’s death occurred. They have since been respected and esteemed residents of this vicinity and many friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.

            To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Plescher, fifteen children were born, four of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are: Anthony Plescher, Mrs. Michael Friend, Mrs. John C. Bachtel, Lima; Mrs. Charles Perrin, Cloverdale; Joseph Plescher, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Josephine, Alfred, Henry, Gerhardt, Adolph and Leo, at home. The deceased is also survived by six grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. John Dick, Mrs. John Turnwald, Jacob Kuhlanek, Joseph Kuhlanek, Chesaning, Mich.; Mrs. Anton Hoehn, Ottoville.

            The deceased was a member of the Immaculate Conception church and a good Catholic. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock from the Immaculate Conception church and burial will be in the Ottoville cemetery. Mrs. Plescher was affiliated with the Alter Rosary Society and its members will attend the funeral in a body as a mark of respect to the deceased.

3-21-1916

Albert Bender

Ottoville Child Taken In Death

Funeral Of Albert Binder Held At Immaculate Conception Church Saturday Morning

            The last sad rites over the remains of Albert Binder            were held from the Immaculate Conception church, at Ottoville, Saturday morning, at 8:30 o’clock. The members of the St. Aloysius Society attended the funeral in a body, and Rev. Ludwig conducted services. The body was laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery at Ottoville. the pall bearers were Messrs. Joseph and Arnold Lauer, Oliver Snyder, Otto Friemoth, Leo Miller, Arnold Wannemacher, attending the funeral from out of town were: Misses Estella and Irma Binder, Hugo Binder, Toledo; Bruno Binder, Mrs. Lintz, Cincinnati.

3-31-1916

Viola Maria Miller (Infant)

            Miss Viola Miller, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller, residing at Ottoville, died at the family home Friday, at the age of three months. The child was born on December 31, 1915. The little one was taken ill with whooping cough several weeks ago and about two weeks ago inflammation of the bowels set in. the parents and one brother survive. The funeral services will be held Monday morning, at 8:30 o’clock, at the Immaculate Conception church in Ottoville, conducted by Rev. Ludwig. Interment in the Ottoville cemetery.

4-25-1916

Linus H. Friemoth (Infant)

4-27-1916

John H. Brinkman

Aged German Resident Dead At Ottoville

John Brinkman, A Native Of Germany And a Resident of That Country Until Thirty Years of Age, Passes Away At Home of His Daughter

            John Henry Brinkman, a native of Germany, but for many years a resident of Putnam County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Martin, one and a half miles east of Ottoville, Thursday morning, at 8:20 o’clock. Mr. Brinkman had been in failing health for several months, but had been bedfast for only two weeks, suffering from inflammation of the bowels.

            Mr. Brinkman was born in Luxemburg, Germany, on April 16, 1837, and was 70 years old. He remained in Germany until he was thirty years old, coming to America in 1867. He located on a farm near Kalida where he resided for a long time. In 1872, he married Mary Brunk, who died December 15, 1893.

            The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Henry Martin, Mrs. Benjamin Rayman, Ottoville; Mrs. Mary Meiter, Ft. Jennings, Mrs. Katie Tobe, of Minster, four sons, John Brinkman, Minster, Henry Brinkman, Ottoville; Joseph Brinkman, Ft. Jennings; and Herman Brinkman, of Kentucky; two brothers, Joseph Brinkman, Glandorf; and Henry Brinkman, Delphos; and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Klein, Cincinnati, and Mrs. Jennie Leininger, Cincinnati.

            Funeral services will be held from the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, Saturday morning at 8 o’clock. The body will be laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery at Ottoville, beside the remains of his wife.

4-28-1916

Regina Pittner (Infant)

5-17-1916

Michael Kehres

Was Among The First Settlers In Ottoville

Michael Kehres, A Pioneer Resident And Widely Known Throughout Putnam County, Answered Final Summons, Death Coming Suddenly – Funeral To Be Held Saturday Morning

            Michael Kehres, one of the earliest settlers in Ottoville, coming there when what is now the village was a wilderness, has answered the final summons. His death, which occurred at the family home in Ottoville Wednesday evening, at 11:30 o’clock, was sudden, and followed a very brief illness. Mrs. Kehres was taken suddenly ill Wednesday evening and in a very short time life had left the body. The infirmities of age were given as the cause of death.

            Michael Kehres was born in Alsace, Germany, February 24, 1834, and at the age of 18 years left the old country and came to America, landing in New York. From that city he went to Bloomville City and remained there for eight years. He then came to Ottoville, being among the first settlers there. He located on a farm three miles northwest of Ottoville and resided there for thirty-four years. In 1903 Mr. and Mrs. Kehres retired from active labors and removed to Ottoville where his death came.

            On July 29, 1860 the deceased was married to Margaret Perrin, at New Reigel, O., and in 1910 Mr. and Mrs. Kehres celebrated their Golden wedding. To this union were born thirteen children, three of whom, Josephine Kehres, Mrs. Carrie Shute and Mrs. Sophia Sellet have preceded their father in death. Surviving are the widow and the following named children; Mrs. Louisa Leinnen, St. Mary’s; Mrs. John Krebs, Celina; Mrs. Carrie O’Brien, Lima; Mrs. Charles Hemburger, Celina; Mrs. John Lutz, Columbus; Michael Kehres, Jr.; Mrs. E. E. Miller, North Baltimore; Mrs. John Burkbarger, Columbus; Mrs. Joseph Miller, Lorain; Miss Regina Kehres, Celina.

            Mr. Kehres was widely known throughout Putnam County and was very highly respected. Arrangements have been made to hold the funeral services Saturday morning at 9 o’clock from the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and interment in the cemetery there. The members of the St. Joseph Society, with which the deceased was affiliated, will attend the funeral in a body as a mark of respect for Mr. Kehres.

5-19-1916

Anton Hoehn

Death Came Suddenly To Ottoville Man

Anton Hoehn, A Lifelong Resident Of Neighboring Village Passed Away Early Friday Morning – Was A Member Of C. K. of O. And The St. Joseph’s Society

            Another prominent resident of near Ottoville has been summoned by death, Anton Hoehn, who had resided in that vicinity all his life, passing away early Friday morning. Mr. Hoehn had been failing for the past six weeks, suffering from a complication of diseases, but the end, which came at 3 o’clock, was unexpected.

            The deceased was born in Ottoville, February 7, 1861, and was 55 years, 3 months and 12 days old. On May 3, 1887, he was united in marriage to Margaret Kuhlanek. The widow, ten children, William Hoehn, Lima; Albert Hoehn, Columbus; Joseph, Mary, Frank, Leo, Antoinette, Sylvester, Rudolph, and Gilbert Hoehn, at home. He is also survived by three brothers, Peter and Henry Hoehn, New Lathrop, Mich; and Oliver Hoehn, Lima.

            Mr. Hoehn was very well respected and a devout member of the Catholic Church. He was affiliated with the C. K. of O. and the St. Joseph’s Society will attend the funeral in a body, meeting at their hall at 8 o’clock on Monday morning. The funeral services will be held from the Immaculate Conception Church Monday morning, at 8:30 o’clock, and interment in the Ottoville cemetery.

7-2-1916

Catherina M. Klein

Child’s Death At Ottoville Was Due To Diptheria

Miss Catherine Marie Klein, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Klein, Died Sunday Morning – Private Funeral Services Held Monday – Two Others In Ottoville Ill With Diptheria

            Miss Catherine Marie Klein, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthias Klein, residing one and a half miles southeast of Ottoville, died Sunday morning at 8:45 o’clock, death being due to diphtheria. The child was taken ill with whooping cough some time ago, followed by measles and later diphtheria developed, causing death at the time stated above.

            The child was born May 26, 1911, and was aged 5 years, one month and six days. The parents and one brother, Henry Klein, are surviving. Private funeral services were held at family residence Monday morning at the remains laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery at Ottoville, Rev. Ludwig officiated at the funeral services.

            There are two other cases of diphtheria in Ottoville, both in the same family, but it is believed that these are not serious.

7-10-1916

Henry Peters

Funeral To Be Held From Local Church

Remains of Henry Peters, Who Died at Home Near Rushmore, To Be Interred In West Side Cemetery – Rev. Bergener To Conduct Last Rites On Wednesday Afternoon

            Funeral services over the remains of Henry Peters, who died at his home one mile north of Rushmore, Monday noon, will be held from the St. Peter’s Lutheran church on North Pierce Street, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. P. G. Bergener. The body will be laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

            Mr. Peters’ death followed an illness of a year, during which he suffered from dropsy and paralysis. He had been bedfast for the past three weeks and the end was not unexpected.

            The deceased was born in Putnam County, O., December 25, 1868, and was past 47 years of age. He spent his early life on the farm near Ottoville on which he was born and after his marriage he located on a farm in Van Wert County where they resided for some years. For the past six months Mr. and Mrs. Peters had been living on the farm near Rushmore where his death occurred.

            Mr. Peters was married to Matilda Miller in 1899. This union was blessed with six children, one of whom preceded the father in death. Surviving are the wife, five children, one sister residing in Toledo, and three brothers, Fred Peters, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Louis Peters, Flint, Mich.; Andrew Peters, Ottoville.

            The deceased was confirmed in the Reformation Church, but for the past eighteen years was affiliated with St. Peter’s Lutheran church in this city, and from there the funeral services will be held.

7-11-1916

Frank I. Sanders

Another Loses Life Swimming In A Quarry

Second Victim Of Accident In This Vicinity Within a Few Days – Frank Sanders, While Swimming at Ottoville Seized With Cramps and Was Dead Before Rescuers Reached Him

            The second victim of a swimming accident in this vicinity within the past three days, occurred at Ottoville Tuesday evening, when Frank Sanders of that place, lost his life. Mr. Sanders, with Peter Bendele had gone to the Lauer quarry, located just at the north edge of Ottoville, to enjoy a swim. Neither could swim very well, and Mr. Sanders got beyond his depth, was seized with cramps and sank before help could reach him.

            The quarry is about 25 to 30 feet deep in the deepest part and near the edge it is shallow. Mr. Sanders was in the shallower waters, and started out into deep water when seized with cramps. Mr. Bendele endeavored to rescue his companion, but not being very much of a swimmer, his efforts were unsuccessful. Several boys were out on the quarry in a canoe, and they went quickly to the place where Mr. Sanders had gone down. The body was rescued by several men from Ottoville and as soon as it was brought to the surface Dr. Harmon of Ottoville and Rev. Fr. Ludwig, of that place made every endeavor to resuscitate him, working with him several hours, but life was extinct.

            The body was taken to Kramer & Eickholt morgue in Ottoville where it was prepared for burial and Wednesday morning was taken to the home of the grief stricken parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sanders. The victim was born on a farm near Ottoville, February 8, 1888, and was 28 years, 5 months and three days old at the time of his death. He was unmarried. He leaves to mourn his sudden death, his parents, five sisters, Mrs. John Snyder, Mrs. William Bigelow, Mrs. Andrew Bendele, Mrs. Joseph Klima, all of Ottoville; Mrs. E. J. Steinacker, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and one brother, John G. Sanders, of Ottoville.

            The deceased was a Catholic, a member of the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, and faithful to his religious duties. He was a member of the Ottoville branch, C. K. of O., and the Young Men’s Sodality. Both of these orders will attend the funeral in a body, the C. K. of O. to meet at their hall at 8:30 o’clock Friday morning. Funeral services will be held from the Catholic church at Ottoville Friday morning at 9 o’clock and interment in the cemetery at that place.

8-7-1916

Jacob F. Wannemacher

Citizen Of Ottoville Passes Away

Jacob Wannemacher, 55, A Well Known Resident Of Neighboring Village Dies In Hspital at Mt. Clemens, Michigan

Funeral Services To Be Held Thursday Morning From Catholic Church at Ottoville

            Jacob Wannemacher, aged 55 years, a well known and highly respected resident of Ottoville, passed away Monday evening. August 7, 1916, in a hospital at Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Death was due to a complication of diseases, which dated for a period of several years back in the lifetime of the deceased. On August 1^st, acting on the advice of his family physician Mr. Wannemacher left his home for Mt. Clemens where it was thought relief from his afflictions might be secured. Reports from the hospital in which he was placed were encouraging for the first few days and naturally the news of his death proved a great shock to his many friends in the community of Ottoville.

            The remains were taken to the home of his sister, Miss Fannie Wannemacher, at Ottoville, via the Clover Leaf, at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday night.

            Funeral services will be conducted from the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville, Thursday morning at 9 o’clock. Rev. J. D. Mertes of that parish will be in charge. Burial to take place in the Catholic Cemetery of Ottoville.

            Jacob Wannemacher was a native of Ottoville, having been born near that village, February 21, 1871. Being a son of good practical Catholic parents, he was naturally raised in the faith of his father and mother, and to the precepts of the mother church he clung inseparably throughout is lifetime. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wannemacher, deceased.

            He leaves to mourn their loss one sister, Miss Fannie Wannemacher, of Ottoville, with who the deceased made his home throughout his lifetime; also four brothers, Joseph, John, Alex Wannemacher, of Ottoville; and S. P. Wannemacher of Cloverdale. Also a host of relatives and friends who have been cast in deep mourning because of his sudden departure.

            The deceased was never married. His moral conduct was always above reproach and his good qualities made him popular among all with whom he was acquainted. The result of his untimely demise has been to cast a gloom over the community which nothing but the hand of time will be able to remove.

9-10-1916

Stephan Studenka (Infant)

9-15-1916

Charles J. Rekart

Ottoville Man Fell Dead At His Home

Charles Rekart, Prominent Resident of Neighboring Village, After Partaking in a Hearting Supper, Dropped Dead In Living Room of His Home – Was Member of Delphos Council K. of C.

            Without a moments warning, death came to Charles Rekart, a prominent and very respected resident of Ottoville, Friday evening, and the news of his passing came as a shock to his relatives and friends. Mr. Rekart’s death occurred about 7:30 o’clock Friday evening, at his home, one and a half miles east of Ottoville.

            Mr. Rekart had worked all day and ate a hearty supper in the evening. He had just gone from the dining room into the living room of his home, when he fell over dead. Medical assistance was immediately summoned, but efforts to revive him were unavailing. The spark of life had gone out. Heart trouble was given as the cause of death.

            The deceased was a lifelong resident of Ottoville. He was born there forty-one years ago last August, grew from boyhood to manhood, married established his home and was rearing his children. He was twice married. His first marriage was to miss Clara Wiechart, of Delphos. She died shortly after their marriage and on Jun 24, sixteen years ago, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Otte, of Ottoville. Mr. Rekart was a prosperous and energetic agriculturist, a splendid citizen and devoted to his family. His bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all who knew him in their sadness.

            Mr. Rekart is survived by his wife, three daughters, Marcella, Gertrude and Margaret, two sons, Elvin and Harold; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rekart, of Ottoville; six sisters, Tillie, who is in the convent of the Franciscan Sisters in La Crosse, Wis.; Mrs. Rose Weisenberger, Mrs. Catherine Fornier, Toledo; Misses Anna, Olivia and Mrs. Joseph Wurst, of Ottoville and three brothers, Ed, William and Frank of Ottoville.

            Reared in the Catholic faith, Mr. Rekart was ever faithful to his church duties and followed the teachings of the church. He was a member of the Ottoville Branch C. K. of O., and the Delphos Council, Knights of Columbus. In both of these orders his presence will be missed and to show their esteem for the departed member, the members of the two organizations will attend the funeral in a body. The last sad rites will be held from the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville Monday morning at 9 o’clock. Burial in the Ottoville cemetery.

9-16-1916

Norbert Giesken

10-16-1916

Maria Ricker

Aged Resident Of Ottoville Died Tuesday

Mrs. Bernadine Ricker, Aged Nearly 77 Years Passed Away at Her Home Near Neighboring Village – Funeral To Be Held From The Ottoville Catholic Church

            Mrs. Bernadina Ricker an aged resident of near Ottoville, died at her home near that village Tuesday morning. She was born in Glandorf, O., in 1839, and was aged 76 years, 11 months and 23 days. She had been a resident of near Ottoville for many years and was highly esteemed by everyone.

            The funeral services will be held Thursday morning, at the Immaculate Conception church in Ottoville. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery at that place.

10-21-1916

Joseph Becker

Death Comes Unexpectedly

Joseph Becker, Resident Of Near Muntanna For Many Years, Passed Away After An Illness Of Short Duration – Funeral To Be Held In Ottoville Tuesday Morning

            The news of the death of Joseph Becker, a prominent resident of near Muntanna, and universally esteemed, came as a shock to his many friends and acquaintances. Mr. Becker was apparently in the best of health until last Wednesday evening when he became ill and in a short time his condition was pronounced pneumonia. He lived but a short time after the disease became apparent, passing away at 1:05 o’clock Saturday afternoon. In his passing a splendid citizen, whose life was worthy of emulation, has been summoned to the Great Beyond.          

            Funeral services will be held from the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock and burial in the Ottoville cemetery. Mr. Becker was a very devout Catholic, having been reared in that faith and clinging to the Catholic belief throughout his life.

            The deceased was born in Glandorf, Germany, June 19, 1861, and was 55 years, 4 months and 2 days old. He spent his boyhood days in the fatherland and at the age of sixteen years came to America to seek his fortune, locating on a farm one fourth mile west of Muntanna, where had had since made his home. Since the death of his wife, twenty-three years ago, he continued to reside on the old home place, his son August Becker and wife making there home there and another son being at home.

            Mr. Becker was untied in marriage to Theresia Strecker, at Glandorf, thirty-three years ago. To this union were born six children, four of whom are surviving. The living children are; August and John Becker, Mrs. Albert Schimmoeller and Mrs. Henry Horstman, all living in Jackson Township. Three brothers, August Becker, William Becker, of Douglas, Charles Becker, of Cloverdale and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ston, living in Glandorf, Germany and Mrs. Barney Soecke, of St. Henry, O., also survive.

12-31-1916

Catherina Bendele

Ottoville Lady Found Dead In Bed

Mrs. Sebastian Bendele, Who Had Been In Failing Health For Several Years Passed Away Early Sunday Morning Her Husband Finding Her Dead About 4:30 o’clock – Was Mother of Eleven Children

            Mrs. Sebastian Bendele, one of the most highly esteemed residents of Ottoville, was found dead in bed, by her husband, when he awakened bout 4:30 o’clock Sunday morning. Mrs. Bendele had been in failing health for several years and for the past eleven months she had been bedfast, suffering from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Bendele had apparently died a short time before her husband awakened.

            Mrs. Bendele’s maiden name was Catherine Herzog, and she was born in Sulz, Germany, she was aged 72 years and 11 days, she came to America at the age of 22 years and located in Ottoville and had since made that place her home. She was united in marriage to Sebastian Bendele, many years ago. Surviving are the husband, eleven children, fifty-seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The children are; Mrs. Anthony Bensman, Mrs. John Plescher, Andy Bendele, Mrs. Michael Kehres, Sebastian Bendele, Leo Bendele, Mrs. Barbara Eickholt, all of Ottoville; Mrs. Frank Wieging, Mrs. John Wieging, Mrs. Fred Ewgelen, all of Ft. Jennings; Mrs. Charles Giesken, Chesaning, Mich.

            The deceased was a devout Catholic, a member of the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville and also a member of the Alter Rosary Society. The funeral services will be held from the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Fr. Mertes. The burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.