1928 - Ottoville Obits

1-16-1928

Andrew Ott
Andrew Ott Dies  At Home Of Daughter
Undergoes Operation Sunday Afternoon — Death Occurs Monday Morning at 12:30 O'Clock at Home of Mr. and Mrs. John Pittner — Funeral Wednesday Morning at 9:30 O'Clock at Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville

Andrew Ott passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Pittner at Ottoville Monday morning at 12:30 o'clock. He underwent an operation Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Pittner home. He was ninety-one years and nine days of age at the time of his death.

Mr. Ott was born at Bavaria, Germany on January 7, 1837. He together, with his parents, one brother, George, and his sister, Rosa, immigrated to America in 1853 first locating in Morrow county. They lived at that place for a short time when they moved to Junction in Paulding county, where they established their home on a farm. He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Dick in 1862. This union was blessed with nine children.

Mrs. Ott preceded her husband in death about six years ago.

In the year 1865 Mr. Ott enlisted in the Civil War, volunteering his services to the time he was honorably discharged. He was engaged during life and an agriculturist, stockraiser, wagon maker and blacksmith.

In 1910, the family moved to Ottoville where Mr. Ott lived a retired life. After the death of his wife, he made his abode with his youngest daughter, Mrs. John Pittner, at that place.

Five children preceded the father in death.

Surviving to mourn his death, are the following: Mrs. Mary Shines, of Toledo; Joseph Ott, Delphos; Mrs. Pete Justinger, Junction; and Mrs. John Pittner, at whose home he passed away.

The deceased man was a member of the St. Joseph's society. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville. Interment will be made in St. Mary’s cemetery.

1-27-1928

Anna M. Schwinnen
Mrs. Schwinnen Dies Following Long Illness
Death Occurs at 4:30 O'clock at the Family Residence at Landeck — Was in ill Health for One Year Prior to Her Death — Funeral Services at 9:30 Eastern Time Tuesday Morning at St. John's at Landeck— Burial at Landeck

            Mrs. Anna M. Schwinnen was called to her reward Friday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock at her home at Landeck following a protracted illness. She was in ill health for about  a year prior to her demise, although she was confined to her bed only until about two weeks ago. Her death was due to heart trouble and complication of diseases. She was sixty-four years, eleven months and two days of age at the time of her death.

The deceased lady was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Krebs and was born at Ottoville on February 25, 1863. While residing at Ottoville she was united in marriage to John Schwinnen on August 3, 1880. For the past forty-six years they resided at Landeck where her death occurred. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Schwinnen two having preceded the mother in death.

Surviving, to mourn her death are her husband, John Schwinnen, Landeck; and the following children, Charles Schwinnen, Sandusky; Mr E. C. Carey, Chicago; Mrs. G. E. MacLaughlin, Chicago; Mrs. Syl Bonifas, Landeck; Miss Adeline Schwinnen, Chicago; Amedeus Schwinnen, Lima; Clarence Schwinnen, Chicago; Mrs. Oscar Ireland, Landeck.

Three sisters, Mrs. Frank Metzger, South Bredeick street; Mrs. Will

Fetzer, North Canal street, and Mrs. John Weger, of Lima, North McDonald street, and fifteen grandchildren are also left to mourn her death. One daughter, Mrs. Ed Yochum, of Landeck, and, Joseph Schwinnen passed away a number of years ago.

Mrs. Schwinnen was a faithful, and devout member of St. John's Catholic church and was affiliated with the C. L. of C. lodge.

Funeral services will take place at St. John's Catholic church at Landeck Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock Eastern time. Interment will be made in St. John's cemetery.

Elizabeth Miller

3-22-1928

C. Henry Hilvers
Passes Away At His Home Near Ottoville
C. H. Hilvers Dies Thursday Morning at 3:35 O'clock from an Attack of Influenza — Was a Prominent Citizen of Ottoville –Funeral Monday Morning at 9:00 O’clock at Immaculate Conception Church — Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery

C. H. Hilvers passed away at his home west of Ottoville Thursday morning at 3:35 o'clock following an illness of about a week. He had taken ill with influenza, which later developed into complications. He was 60 years, three, months and six days

Mr. Hilvers was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hilvers now long deceased and was born, at Ottoville Dec. 16, 1867.  His entire life was spent in the vicinity of Ottoville and he was numbered among the most prominent residents of that place. He worked zealously in supporting all movements of public benefits. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary

Eickholt on February 19, 1895, at Maple Grove, Mich. To this union six children were born.

Surviving to mourn his death are his widow, six children, Alex B. Hilvers, Mrs.  Reginia Schweller, Ottoville; Edwin, Stephen, Lauretta and Clara, at home; one brother Anthony Hilvers, of Ottoville; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Koester, and Mrs. John Schulte, of Ottoville, and seven grandchildren.

He was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception churh at Ottoville and served as councilman for a number of years. He was also a member of St. Joseph's Sodality and of the Catholic Knights of Ohio.

Funeral services will take place Monday morning at nine o'clock at the Immaculate Conception Church. Rev. J. S. Arnoldi will officiate. Burial will be made in St. Mary’s cemetery.

4-3-1928

Mary Schurer
Mary Schurer Passed Away At Ottoville
Death Occurs Tuesday Evening at Eight O' Clock Following a Year's Illness — Infirmities Due to Advanced Age Cause Death — Funeral Services Monday Morning at Nine O' Clock at Immaculate Conception Church

Mrs. Mary Schurer passed away at her home 1½ miles west of Ottoville Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. She had been bedfast for the past year and her death was caused by infirmities of old age.

She was born in Switzerland March 13, 1847 and was 80 years and 20 days of age at the time of her demise. She was married to Baltas Schurer at Ottoville, Ohio, Nov. 3, 59 years ago. They spent their entire life on the farm. To this union nine children were

born, five dieing in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. Anna Wannemacher passing away a year ago.

Left to mourn her death are her husband, Baltas Schurer, two sons, John and Joseph, and one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Studer, all of Ottoville. Mrs. Schurer was a faithful member of the Catholic church and was affiliated, with the Altar Sodality.

Funeral services will be held at the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, on Monday morning at 9 o' clock.

4-23-1928

Ludwina M. Beining (Infant)
Many Attend Beining Rites At Ottoville
Rev. Fr. J. S. Arnoldi Officiates at Requiem Mass and Delivers Funeral Sermon — Profusion of Floral and Spiritual Offerings — Death Occurs Tuesday Morning at 4:25 O'clock —Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery

Funeral services for Ludwina Beining, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Beining, were held. Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville. Rev. Fr. J. S. Arnoldi celebrated the requiem mass and also delivered the funeral sermon.

A large concourse of relatives and friends gathered at the church to pay last tribute of respect to her memory. A profusion of floral and spiritual offerings were tendered. Burial was made in St. Mary’s cemetery.

Ludwina Beining passed away at the family residence at Ottoville Tuesday morning at 4:25 o'clock. The child had been ill since last fall, suffering from a growth on the eye. At that time, an operation was performed and the eye was removed in order to prolong the life of the deceased girl. She never recovered from this affliction. She became seriously ill last Monday and her condition was serious from that time until her death occurred, at the hour stated above. She was two years, seven months and nineteen days of ago at the time her death occurred.

Ludwina was born to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ludwina on September 4, 1925 at Ottoville. The parents are receiving the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends.

The following survive in addition to the parents, one brother, Julius, and, two sisters, Leona and Edna, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beining, and Gebhard Gasser, East Third street, grandparents, also survive.

4-18-1928

Elizabeth Byrne

5-30-1928

Lucille A. Sanders (Infant twin)

6-1-1928

Hoehn (Stillborn)

6-7-1928

George Wenzlick
Resident Of Ottoville Dies Thursday P. M.
George Wenzlick Succumbs at Family Residence after Illness of Two Weeks — Death Results from Pneumonia—Funeral Services Monday Morning at 9:00 O' Clock at Immaculate Conception Church — Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery

George Wenzlick passed away at the family residence two and a half miles northwest of Ottoville, Thursday evening. He was bedfast for two weeks prior to his death suffering from an attack of pneumonia. He was fifty-six years, six months and thirteen days of age when his death came.

Mr. Wenzlick was born at New Washington, Ohio. November 24, 1871. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bartholomew Wenzlick now long deceased. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Deitering at the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville on April 19, 1904. Practically, his entire life was spent near Ottoville.

He leaves to mourn his death his widow, two sons, Harmon and Lawrence Wenzlick, and two daughters, Caroline and Regina Wenzlick, all at home; five brothers, Thomas Wenzlick of New Washington, Andrew and John Wenzlick, of Cheasaning, Mich.; Frank and Joseph Wenzlick, of Roneo, Mich.; and two sisters, Mrs. John Trueber, of Milan, Mich.; and Mrs. W. M. Durnwald, of New Washington.

Funeral services will take place Monday morning lit the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville at 9:00 o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Mary’s cemetery.

6-10-1928

Marcille I. Sanders (Infant twin)

6-11-1928

Josephine Rekart
Resident Of Ottoville Dies Monday
Mrs. Joseph Rekart Dies at 2:00 O' Clock — Death Due to Cirrhosis of the Liver — Funeral Services Thursday Funeral Services Thursday Morning at- 9:00 O' Clock at Ottoville — interment in St. Mary's Cemetery

Mrs. Josephine Rekart passed away at her home at Ottoville Monday morning at 2:00 o’clock after an illness of two months. Her death was due to cirrhosis of the liver. She was seventy-seven years, eight months and twenty-seven days of age when her death came.

The deceased lady was born in Alsace-Lorraine, on September 14, 1850. She was the daughter of Morand and Catherine Sellet. When she was four years of age, she came to America with her parents, first settling in Seneca county near Fostoria. When she was ten years of age, they moved to Ottoville. She was united in marriage to Joseph Rekart at Ottoville, October 1874. Her entire married life was spent on a farm east of Ottoville until twelve years ago when they, moved into town.

Mr. Rekart preceded his wife in death nine years ago.

She leaves to mourn her death the following children: William H. Rekart, Ottoville; Miss Anna Rekart, at home; Mrs. Mayme Wurst, Ottoville; Edward Rekart,  Monroeville; Ohio, Mrs. Catherine Fourmier and Mrs. Rose Weissenberger, of .Toledo;

Frank Rekart, of Ottoville; Sr. Mary Josepha, of Carrol, Iowa; Mrs. Olivet Acker, of Toledo. One sister, Mrs. Regina Wannemacher and one brother, Oliver Sellet, of Ottoville, and thirty-five grandchildren are also left to mourn her death. One son, Charles: Rekart, passed away twelve years ago.

Funeral services will take place Thursday morning at nine o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.

Joseph J. Turnwald

7-16-1928

Arthur C. Heising (Infant)

7-26-1928

Elizabeth Schneeg
Aged Resident Of Ottoville Passes Away
Mrs. Elizabeth Schneeg Dies at 3:00 O'clock Thursday Morning – Infirmities Due to Advanced Age Causes Death — Funeral Rites Saturday Morning at 9:00 O' Clock at Ottoville — Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery

Mrs. Elizabeth Schneeg passed away at her home south of Ottoville Thursday morning at three o'clock from infirmities of old age. She was ninety years, nine months and thirteen, days of age when her, death occurred.

She was born in Germany October 13, 1837. When she was twenty-four years of  age she was united in marriage to Paul Schneeg. Mr. Schneeg passed away twenty years ago.

She leaves to mourn her death four sons, Anton and Paul Schneeg, at home; Joseph and William Schneeg; of Ottoville; and two daughters, Miss Barbara Schneeg, at

home; and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, of Tiffin.

Funeral services will take place Saturday morning at nine o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville. Burial will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.

8-9-1928

Emelia Wannemacher
Ottoville Lady Succumbs To Complications
Mrs. John Wannemaker Dies at 11:30 O' Clock on Thursday Morning — Failing Health Extends Over Period of Several Months — Funeral Services Monday Morning at Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville — Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery

Mrs. John Wannemaker, a well-known resident of two miles west of Ottoville, passed away at the family residence Thursday morning at 11:30 o'clock following an illness of a few months. Mrs. Wannemacker was in ill health for the past several months. She was bedfast and in a serious condition for the past two months. Her death resulted from a Complication of diseases. She was sixty-six years, one month and twenty-three days of age when her death occurred.

Miss Emilia Reckart was born at Ottoville in, the year of 1862 and her entire life was spent on a farm near Ottoville. She was united in marriage to John Wannemaker at the Immaculate Conception, church at Ottoville; June 21, 1881. To this union nine children were born, one son, Joseph, passing away a number of years ago.

She leaves to mourn her death her husband and five sons, Henry, Sylvester, Albert, Leo and Lawrence, of Ottoville and Vincent, of Fort Wayne, two daughters, Mrs. Flo Friemoth, of Freimont and Mrs. M. E. Shoemaker, of Ottoville; and one sister, Mrs. John Zahm, of Ottoville. One brother, William Reckart preceded her in death a number of years ago.

Mrs. Wannemaker was the sister of the late Mrs. H, W. Beckman, of Delphos, and was well known in this city. Her many friends and acquaintances will be sorry to learn of her demise.

Funeral services; will take place Monday morning at 9:00 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville. Burial will take place in St. Mary's cemetery.

8-15-1928

Anna Horstman

9-25-1928

Mary Fuerst
Death Visits Ed Lehmkuhle Home Tuesday Mrs. Mary Fuerst Dies at 7:25 O' Clock — Was in Failing Health for More than a Year Past — Death Due to Complications— Funeral Services at St. John's Catholic Church Friday Morning 9:30—Interment in Landeck Cemetery

Mrs. Mary Fuerst, wife of the late Anthony Fuerst, was called to her reward Tuesday evening at 7:25 o'clock at the home of' her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Lehmkuhle, 834 North Washington street. Mrs. Fuerst was in failing health for over a year past although her condition was not considered serious. She was confined to her bed and was in a critical condition for about a week. Her death was due to complication. She was seventy years, six months and fourteen days of age when her death occurred.

Miss Mary Heitkamp was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Heitkamp and was born at Ottoville on March 11, 1858. She was united in marriage to Anthony Fuerst at Ottoville about fifty years ago, Mr. Fuerst preceding her in death on July 24, 1922. The deceased lady resided at Cloverdale and Landeck before moving to Delphos. They resided at Landeck for about twelve years moving to this city to establish her home in the year 1924. Two daughters, Catherine and Tecla and one son, John, preceded the mother  in death.

She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Ed. Lehmkuhle, at whose home her death occurred and Mrs. Otto Lindeman; two sons, Frank Fuerst, Columbus Grove, and Conrad Fuerst, Spencerville; one brother,  John Heitkamp, of Saginaw, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Adolf Kohler, Lima; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The deceased lady was a faithful member of St. John's Catholic Church and was affiliated with the Sacred Heart league and the Christian Mother’s Society with her membership at Kalida.

Funeral services will take place Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. John's Catholic church. Interment will be made in the Landeck cemetery.

10-28-1928

Rudolph Wurst
Rudolph Wurst Passes Away At Ottoville
Death Occurs at 8:30 O'clock Sunday Morning at Home of His Mother, Mrs. Henry D. Wurst — Was Engaged in Hatchery Business – Funeral Wednesday Morning at 9:00 O'clock — Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery

            Rudolph J. Wurst was called to his reward Sunday morning at eight-thirty o'clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. Henry D. Wurst, at Ottoville. He was in failing health for some time past and his death was due to a complication of diseases.

He was thirty years and seven months of age when his death occurred.

Mr. Wurst was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Wurst and was born on a farm three miles northwest of Ottoville, March 28, 1898. The greater portion of his life was spent on a farm until eight years ago when the family moved to town. He was engaged in the hatchery business with his brother, Frank Wurst. He is well known in Ottoville, Delphos and surrounding country and his many friends will be sorry to learn of his demise.

He leaves, his mother, two brothers, Frank, of Ottoville, and Ed. Wurst, of Delphos; and eight sisters, Misses Bernadine and Anne Wurst, of Toledo; Mrs. Martha.. Wessell, of Dayton; Mrs. Laura Stallkamp, Mrs. Regina German and Mrs. Marian Klausing, of Delphos; Mrs. Margaret Klausing, of Ottoville and Mrs. Cecilia Fortener, at home.

Funeral services will take place Wednesday morning at nine o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville. Burial will be made in St. Mary’s cemetery.

11-9-1928

Anna Wannemacher
Lifelong Resident Of Ottoville Dies
Mrs. Anna Wannemacher, Wife of J. C. Wannemacher, Passes Away Friday Morning at Family Residence at Ottoville —Was in Failing Health for One Year—Funeral Arrangements not Completed

            Mrs. Anna Wannemacher, wife of J. C. Wannemacher, of Ottoville, passed away at the family residence Friday morning; at 6:10 o'clock following an illness of a year. Her death was due to a complication of diseases. She was sixty-seven years and twenty-five days of age when her death occurred.

Miss Anna Schneider was the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Schneider now deceased. She was born at Ottoville on Oct. 14, 1861, and her entire life was spent at that place. Her marriage to J. C. Wannemacher took place at Ottoville on May 8, 1888. Mrs. Wannemacher was widely known at Ottoville, Delphos and surrounding places.

She leaves to mourn her death her husband, three sons, Martin, of Detroit, Urban, of Ottoville, and Arnold at home; four daughters, Sr. M, Antoinette, of Minster, Mrs. George Auer, of Cleveland, Miss Eleanore Wannemacher, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. George King, of Ottoville. Four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Freiburger, of Ottoville, Mrs. B. V. Green, of Monroe, Mich., Mrs. John Barrelsman, of Delphos, and Mrs. William Connolly, of Monroe, Mich.; and one brother, John Schneider, of Ottoville, and ten grandchildren also survive.     

Funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed.

12-22-1928

Regina Wannemacher
Death Calls Aged Resident Of Ottoville
Mrs. Regina Wannemacher Passes Away at Her Home at that Place Saturday Morning at Age of 81 — Spent Nearly Entire Life There — Funeral Wednesday Morning

Mrs. Regina Wannemacher passed away at her home at Ottoville at 10:00 o'clock Saturday morning, her death being caused by pleurisy and infirmities due to her advanced ago.

Mrs. Wannemacher was born in Alsace-Lorraine on October 6, 1847, and was 81 years, 2 months and 16 days of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morand Sellet and came to this country with her parents while she was still young. She spent practically her entire life at Ottoville. She was married to Benedict Wannemacher at the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville on February 4, 1868. Her husband and one son, Edward, and one daughter, Agnes, preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Louis, of Ottoville, and Matthias, of Toledo; three daughters. Mrs. Mary Martin, of Holla, Mo.; Mrs. Rosella Lane, Dayton; and Mrs. Catherine Vincke, Ottoville; one brother, Oliver Sellet, Ottoville; fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville at 9:00 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial will be made in St. Mary's cemetery at that place.

12-30-1928

Clara Schlagbaum
Aged Ottoville Lady Succumbs At Family Home
Mrs. Clara Schlagbaum Dies from Infirmities of Old Age — Past Eighty-two Years of Age when, Death Occurs — Funeral Wednesday Morning at 9:00 O'clock at, Immaculate Conception Church — Interment in St.' Mary's Cemetery

Mrs. Clara Schlagbaum, of Ottoville, passed away at her home at Ottoville from infirmities due to her advanced age. She was eighty-two years, five months and five days of age when her death occurred.

The deceased lady was born in Hanover, Germany, on July 25, 1840, to Ferdinand and Mary C. Grewe. When she was seven years of age, she came to America with her parents, first settling at Delphos. She made this city her; home until after her marriage to Bernard Helmkamp, which, took place on June 6, 1866. To this union, two children were born. Mr. Helmkamp died a number of years ago.

She was united in marriage to Bernard, Schlagbaum on February 12, 1874. Following this marriage the family moved to a farm three-fourths of a mile east of Ottoville, where her death occurred. Six children were born to this union. Mr. Schlagbaum one son, George, and a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Altenburger, preceded her in death.

She leaves to mourn her death the following: Mrs. John Giesken, Mrs. Frank Ruen and Mrs. John Kehres, of Ottoville, Miss Louise Schlagbaum, of Cloverdale; two sons, Frank Schlagbaum, of Fort Wayne; and Joseph Schlagbaum, of Ottoville; forty-two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will take place Wednesday morning at 9:00 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.

12-30-1928

Joseph Yacklin

Irene P. Dickman (Infant)

Greulich Boy (Stillborn)