1930 - Ottoville Obits

1-5-1930

Cletus L. Miller

             Funeral services were held here in Immaculate Conception Church last Thursday morning for Cletus, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller, residing on a farm north of Ottoville. The child died Monday, January 5^th at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima.

            Death was caused from injuries to the skull of the child when, he was kicked by a horse on the farm. The skull was fractured, and consciousness was never regained after the accident. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

1-6-1930

Matilde C. Beckner

YOUNG WIFE DIES MONDAY AT HOSPITAL

Mrs. Matilda C. Beckner Passes Away at 6:45 Monday Evening at St. Rita's Hospital —Taken There Sunday Morning for Operation — Leaves Husband, Parents, and Two Children — Funeral Services at St. John's Church.

A young wife and mother, Mrs. Matilda C. Beckner, wife of Henry Beckner, of 1034 North Washington street, passed away at St. Rita's Hospital at Lima her death came at 6:45 Monday evening after being a patient at the hospital since Sunday morning, when she was taken there for an operation for gall-bladder trouble, which caused her death.

Mrs. Beckner was born on June14, 1895 in Ottoville and was thirty-four years, six months and twenty-two days of age at the time of her death. She was before her marriage,

Miss Matilda Brabant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brabant, who both survive her. On November 6, 1915, she was united in marriage to Henry Beckner at St. John's parsonage in Delphos. Monsignor Rupert performed the ceremony.

She leaves to mourn her death her husband and parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brabant, of East Suthoff street; two children, Wilbert and Harold; three brothers, Henry Brabant, of Toledo; Edward, of Youngstown and Syl, of Delphos and three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Freisner, of Toledo; Mrs. Irene Pierce, of Delphos, and Mrs. Loretta Conwell, of Delphos. She had one other son who died about three years ago and also a brother, Joseph, of Youngstown, who preceded her in death six months ago.

The remains were taken to the Jauman funeral home Monday evening and were then removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Brabant on Suthoff street. Funeral services will be held in St. John's church at 9:30 Thursday morning. Burial will be made m St. John's cemetery.

1-9-1930

Thomas Plescher

Thomas Plescher Called By Death At Residence

Dies at 1:05 o’clock Saturday Afternoon at Home on East Third Street – In Failing Health For Past Three And One-Half Years – Born at Gottowitz, Austria – Employed as Engineer on Nickel Plate For Many Years.

            Thomas Plescher, well-known and respected Delphos resident, and former engineer on the Nickel Plate Railroad, answered the call of death at 1:05 o’clock Saturday afternoon at his home at 550 East Third street.

            The deceased man had been seriously ill for the past two days but had enjoyed fairly good health this winter and was thought to be doing very well until he took sick. He first became ill about three and one-half years ago, suffering from heart trouble, and was forced to discontinue his work. His death was due to complications.

            He was born on Gottowitz, Austria, on December 21, 1862, and was sixty-eight years of age at the time of his death. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Simon Plescher, who lived at Ottoville, after coming from Austria. Mr. Plescher in his youth spent twelve years in the Austrian Navy. He came to this country in the year 1892, and made his home with his parents in Ottoville.

On September 17, 1895, he was untied in marriage to Miss Josephine Weigle, of Ottoville. The marriage was performed at Ottoville in the Immaculate Conception Church with Father Miller officiating. They made their home in Delphos continuously since their marriage.

 Direst survivors are his widow and two children, Simon, at home, and Adele, also at home. The eldest, Edward, passed away on September 10^th, five years ago. He also leaves one brother, John Plescher, of Ottoville.

Mr. Plescher was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church choir for quite a number of years.

Arrangements for the funeral services have not been completed yet.

1-26-1930

Louis Fischbach

1-28-1930

Loretta Harpster

Aged Resident Succumbs On Tuesday A. M.

Mrs. George Harpster, 71, Dies At Home Of Son, Albert Harpster, Delphos, at 12:25 o’clock Tuesday Morning Following a Short Illness of Heart Trouble – Funeral Services at 2 o’clock Thursday

            Scores of relatives and friends in the Delphos vicinity will mourn the loss of an aged and respected resident, Mrs. George Harpster, who passed away at the home of her son. Albert Harpster, 704 West Sixth Street, at 12:45 o’clock Tuesday morning. She was the wife of the late George Harpster, who succumbed on June 26, 1928.

            Mrs. Harpster’s death came rather suddenly, having been confined to her bed only three days. She had not been feeling well for some time troubled by heart attacks, which caused her death.

            The deceased lady was before her marriage Miss Loretta Elizabeth Martin, the oldest child of Anthony and Elizabeth Martin. She was born in Massilon, Ohio, Stark County, on February 28, 1858. At the time of her death she was sevety-one years an eleven months of age.

            At the age of twenty-one she was united in marriage to George W. Harpster and eight children were born to this union, John, of Leipsic; Robert, of near Ottoville; and Albert at whose home she passed away, are the only children surviving. Three daughters, Emma, Maggie and Stella and two sons, Edward and Cleve, and two step-daughters, Anna and Rosa, preceded her in death. Besides the three sons, she is survived by one stepdaughter, Ida Wheeler, of Fremont; eighteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, William and Robert Martin, Ottoville; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Malifiskey, of Hamilton, Ohio; besides a host of other relatives and fiends.

            She was a life-long and faithful member of the Antioch Christian Church.

            Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the United Brethren Church, in Delphos, Rev. C. E. Wintringham, pastor of the M. E. Church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Antioch Cemetery.

3-7-1930

Mary Lauer

Death Calls Mrs. Lauer

Ottoville Citizen Had Host Of Friends

            This parish and the community lost a friend and member of noble qualities of character, when Mrs. John P. Lauer passed away at her home last Friday evening at seven o’clock. She was aged 73 years, 1 month and 9 days.

            She suffered a paralytic stroke Wednesday afternoon of the last week, and never regained consciousness. She was born near Delphos, January 26, 1857, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lause, and was united in marriage to Mr. Lauer in May 1881.

            Their first home was in Delphos. Later they moved to McClure, back to Delphos, and have resided in Ottoville since 1900. Here they have created a large family and have contributed to the general welfare of the community in many ways.

            Eight children were born to this union, two of whom preceded their mother in death. A son died in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Huysman, was called by death in May, 1928.

            Besides the husband, three sons and three daughters survive; Mrs. Lillian Krupp of Ottoville, Mrs. Leo Otte of Toledo, Mrs. W. P. Hubbard of Akron; Fred and Alex of Toledo, and Arnold of Ottoville. Other close relatives are two sisters, Mrs. John Laudick of Kansas, Mrs. Charles Moore of Washington; and four brothers, Fred, Clem and Louis of Delphos, and Casper of Springfield.

            The deceased was a faithful member of the Catholic Church, and belonged to several auxiliary societies. Services were held Monday at the Immaculate Conception Church, and were in the charge of pastor, Rev. R. S. Arnoldi. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

4-6-1930

Philomena Pohl

Death Calls Mrs. J. Pohl

Ottoville Lady Survived By Eight Children

            Mrs. John Pohl passed away at her home here Sunday. Her death following an illness of three weeks, was due to complications. She was fifty-eight years, seven months, and five days of age at the time of her death.

            Miss Philomena Meyer was born on September 1, 1871 at Glandorf, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meyer. On May 6, 1890 she was married in Ottoville to John Pohl, and to this union were born eight children. Mrs. Pohl spent her married life in Ottoville on the Pohl homestead.

            She was an active member of the Alter sodality of the Immaculate Conception Church.

            The following survive; her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Sanders, Mrs. August Utrup, of Ottoville, Philomena and Katherine at home; four sons, Henry and Frank, of Ottoville, John and Bernard, at home; six sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Meyers, of Michigan, Miss Mary Meyers of Delphos, Mrs. Katherine Schabbing of Delphos, Mrs. Edward Sink of Miller City, Mrs. Agnes Utendorf of Ottawa, and Mrs. Christ Schulte of Lima; five brothers, Henry of Ft. Jennings, Clem and Gust of Delphos, and Ignatius and Herman of Michigan; also twenty-two grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at nine o’clock at the Immaculate Conception church and burial was made in St. Mary’s cemetery.

4-29-1930

Margaret Miller

Mrs. J. J. Miller Dies Suddenly At Ottoville

Located In County Fifty Years Ago

Funeral Services To Be Held At Nine O’clock Friday

            Mrs. J. J. Miller was found dead at her home here Tuesday morning at seven o’clock. For two years prior to her death she had been in failing health but at no time was her illness considered serious, it is believed her death was due to high blood pressure.

            Mrs. Miller was born in Wolminster, Alsace-Lorraine on September 22, 1855, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lauer. The Lauer family came to America and settled in Ottoville in May 1870. She has been a resident of this place since that time. At the time of her death she was seventy-four years, seven months and seven days of age.

            She was united in marriage to John J. Miller on August 28, 1879, in the Immaculate Conception church here. To this union seven children were born. She was a kind and loving mother, a true and faithful companion and wife, and a staunch and cheerful neighbor and friend. She was held in high esteem by all those who knew her.

            Left to mourn their loss are the husband, three sons, Rudolph of Celina, Alex of Ottoville, and Edward of Kalida; four daughters, Mrs. J. F. Okuly, of Delphos, Mrs. Walter Mersman of Celina, Margaret and Catherine at home; four brothers, Nick and John Lauer of Ottoville, Alex Lauer of Detroit, and Charles Lauer of Idaho; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Frederick of Dayton; ten grandchildren and scores of relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will be held Friday morning at nine o’clock from the Immaculate Conception church, of which she was a devout and faithful member. Interment will be made in St. Mary’s cemetery.

5-7-1930

Mary Mallifiske

Death Call Answered

Mrs. Mary Mallifiske Dies At Home Of Son

            Mrs. Mary Mallifiske, widow of the late Daniel Mallifiske, passed to her reward at the home of her son in Glandorf, Wednesday night at ten-thirty o’clock. She was stricken with paralysis about a month ago and has been bed fast since that time.

            Mrs. Mallifiske was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Martin. She was born in Stark County, Ohio in the year 1865. She came to Ottoville, this county, with her parents when quite young. She resided there until six weeks ago, when she came to Glandorf, so that her son and family might take care of her and nurse her in her illness. She was given the best of attention by loved ones until death relieved her of her suffering.

            The deceased was a very industrious lady, a good wife and mother, a kind neighbor and a devout member of the Catholic church, she will be missed by all who new her.

            She leaves to mourn their loss two sons, Charles of Glandorf, and Edward of Hamilton. Charles is employed at the Frey hardware in Ottawa. Her parents, one sister and a brother preceded her in death.

            Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the Immaculate Conception church, Ottoville, at 9 o’clock. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery there.

5-15-1930
Benedict Schneeg
Young Man Is Summoned
Ben Schneeg Of Ottoville Answers Call

            Ben Schneeg, a young and respected resident of Ottoville, died at two o’clock last Thursday afternoon at a government hospital in Chillicothe, Illinois. He passed away while he was being operated upon for removal of a goiter.

            Mr. Schneeg was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schneeg, Sr., and was born near Wetzel on March 27, 1896. With the exception of three months spent in the United States Army, practically his entire life was spent in Ottoville and vicinity. He was honorably discharged from service because of ill health. Until about a year ago, he was employed by the Ottoville garage.

            At the time of his death, Mr. Schneeg was thirty-four years, one month, and twenty days of age.

            He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Lorene, at the Good Samaritan hospital in Cincinnati, and Mrs. Cevilla Baker of Cleveland, and one brother Gilbert, at home.

            Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville last Saturday morning and burial was made in the Catholic cemetery there.

5-21-1930

Robert W. Ulrich (Infant)

Last Rites For Infant Boy Held Saturday

Funeral Services For Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ulrich, of Ft. Wayne Take Place Saturday Morning at Ottoville – Death Due To Whooping Cough

            Funeral services were held for Robert Ulrich, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ulrich, of Ft. Wayne, Saturday morning at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville.

            Father J. S. Arnoldi sang the Angel’s Mass. Pallbearers were, James Niedecken, Eugene Odenweller, George Sellet, and Stanley Wannemacher.

            Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

            Robert passed away Wednesday evening at 9 o’clock at the home of his parents in Ft. Wayne. His death was caused by whooping cough. At the time of his death he was six weeks of age.

            Thursday the remains were brought from Ft. Wayne to the home of his grandfather, Joseph Otte, on Ottoville.

            He is survived by his parents and a brother, Richard.

6-1-1930

Leo H. Kromer

Leo Kromer Is Called

Funeral Held At Ottoville Thursday Morning

            Leo H. Kromer, a well-known and prominent resident of Ottoville, passed away at the United States Veterans hospital at Outwood, Kentucky, last Sunday morning at eleven-thirty o’clock. He had been a patient at the hospital for the past two years. Death was due to complications.

            Mr. Kromer was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kromer, and was born August 20, 1888. His entire life was spent in Ottoville and vicinity with the exception of two years when he resided in Michigan, and nine months when he served with the United States army overseas.

            He is survived by one brother, William Kromer of Coopersville, Michigan, and one sister, Mrs. Louis Sellet, of Ottoville.

            The remains were brought to Ottoville last Tuesday evening and were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sellet. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, and burial was made in the church cemetery.

6-13-1930

Otto Kortokrax

Ottoville Man Dies at Family Home Friday

Death Calls Otto Kortokrax Early Friday Morning – Had Been Ailing For Two Years – Eight Children Survive – Funeral Services Monday Morning

            Otto Kortokrax passed away at his home a mile south of Ottoville at 5:40 o’clock Friday morning. He had been ill for approximately two years and was seriously ill since last January. His death was due to complications.

            Mr. Kortokrax was born on February 2, 1861, at Ottoville, the son of Christopher and Anna Kortokrax. On April 10, 1883, he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Wank, of New Reigel, Ohio. Their entire married life was spent in the vicinity of Ottoville. At the time of his death, Mr. Kortokrax was sixty-nine years, four months and eleven days of age.

            The following survive; his widow; the following children, Christopher, of Whiting, Ind.; Mrs. Laura Beining, of Ottoville; August, of Kingsley, Mich.; Mrs. Mary Polnce, of Otsego, Mich.; Mrs. Clara Spence, of Whiting, Ind.; Miss Estella, of Chicago; and Bernadine and Leo, at home. One brother, Max, of Ft. Wayne; four sisters, Mrs. John Friemoth, of Ottoville; Mrs. Henry Honingford, of Delphos; Mrs. Alex Heinl, of Ft. Jennings; and Mrs. Henry Beining, of Glandorf; and twenty-seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville. Interment will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

6-17-1930

Frank Hoersten

Frank Hoersten Succumbs At Lima Hospital

Ottoville Man Dies at St. Rita’s Hospital Tuesday Morning – Death Follows Long Illness – Four Sisters and Three Brothers Survive.

            Frank John Hoersten succumbed at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima Tuesday morning at 7:30 o’clock. He had been ailing for approximately three years but was not seriously ill until three weeks ago. His death was the result of complications. He was taken to the hospital Monday morning.

            Mr. Hoersten was born on March 23, 1891, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Florenz Hoersten, both deceased. He spent his entire life on a farm two miles northwest of Ottoville. At the time of his death he was thirty-nine years, two months and twenty-four days of age.

            He is survived by the following; four sisters, Christina, Teresa, Mary and Minna and three brothers, Joseph, John and Louis, all of near Ottoville. One brother George, died eleven months ago.

            Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o’clock at the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville. Burial will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

7-18-1930
Alex Krieger
Shooting Victim To Be Buried Here Wednesday
Funeral Services to be Held at Cloverdale for Alex Krieger

Who was Killed at Continental Saturday Night — Mayor Noffsinger, Who Fired the Fatal Shot, pleads Self Defense.

Mayor Joseph Noffsinger, of Continental, pleaded self-defense when he appeared at an inquest Monday into the death of Alex Krieger, 30, of Cloverdale, whom he shot to death Saturday night during an argument over a traffic law violation.

No charge has been placed against the mayor, who said he shot when Krieger moved as if to draw a gun, and none will be lodged against him unless a corner verdict justifies it, it was announced.

Krieger was killed shortly after he and a companion were stopped by the mayor and questioned as to why their automobile had only one headligiht. They were said to have told the mayor the car's wiring was defective.

A heated argument ensued, it was said, and was climaxed by Krieger's death.

Krieger's body was removed to the home of his parents at Cloverdale.

Funeral services will be held in St. Barbara's Catholic church there Wednesday with Rev. Father Wichman in charge. Burial will be made at Ottoville.

With Krieger at the time of the shooting was Bryan Curtis, well known in this section.

8-19-1930

John Schumaker

Death Calls J. Schumaker

Services Held Friday At Ottoville Church

            Death called John Schumaker, 86, on Tuesday of last week, his last illness being attended with the infirmities of old age. He passed away at the home of his son John Jr. northeast of Ottoville.

            He was born in Glandorf December 24, 1842, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schumaker. In 1868 he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Scheeley of Landeck, who died forty years ago.

            Surviving are four sons; Joseph of Columbus Grove, Frank, Henry and John all of Ottoville; four daughters; Mrs. Anna Pavel of Delphos, Mrs. Lena Cramer of Marion, Mrs. Susan Janka of Ottoville, Mrs. Mary Carpenter of Cincinnati. One daughter of Marion preceded her father in death.

            Other survivors are brothers Henry of Ft. Jennings, and Frank of Delphos; one sister, Mrs. Anna Krieger of New Bavaria; thirty-seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held Friday morning at 9:00 o’clock in the Immaculate Conception church, Ottoville. Interment was made in St. Mary’s cemetery.

8-28-1930

SUMMONED BY DEATH

OTTOVILLE MAN STRICKEN WITH HEART TROUBLE

The death of Bernard Honigfort well known Ottoville resident of near Ottoville, occurred at his home Thursday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock. He had been ill from heart trouble for the past month, and was seriously ill for the past few days.

            Mr. Honigfort was born at Ottoville, the son of Bernard and Margaret Honigfort, on August 30, 1857. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Bohn of Ottoville in 1882. Mrs. Honigfort preceded her husband in death five years ago. Mr. Honigfort was seventy-two years, eleven months and twenty-eight days of age when his death occurred. He was a member of the St. Joseph Society.

            Surviving to mourn his death are: five sons, Frank of Lima, William and Oliver of Kalida, George of Traverse City Mich., and Edward at home; two daughters, Mrs. Andrew Brinkman of Cloverdale and Mrs. Charles Schimmoeller at home; eleven grandchildren and two brothers, John of Ottoville and Henry of Delphos.

            Funeral services were held at the Immaculate Conception church in Ottoville Monday morning at eight o'clock and internment was made in the St. Mary's cemetery.

9-17-1930

Mary Miller (Infant)

9-29-1930

Margaret Odenweller

Mrs. Edward Odenweller Called Home

Death Follows Operation In Cincinnati

Community Worker

Loyal And Devoted Wife and Dutiful Mother

            Mrs. Margaret May Odenweller, wife of Edward G. Odenweller, died at the Good Samaritan hospital at Cincinnati Monday, September 29, from the effects of an operation. She was 53 years old at the time of her death.

            Mrs. Odenweller had not been very well for some time, and the operation was resorted to as a means to restore her health. She died a few days after the operation, which was performed on Tuesday of last week.

            She was born August 14, 1877, at Delphos, Ohio. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Summers. She received her education in the Delphos Parochial schools, and following her school days she was active in the millinery business.

            Her marriage to Ed G. Odenweller, a prominent businessman of Ottoville, Ohio, took place on November 19, 1903. They have resided in Ottoville ever since their marriage, and stand high in the esteem of the entire community.

            Mr. Odenweller for many years served on the Ottoville Board of Education, and is now serving his second term as a member of the County Board of Education. His wife was not only a pillar of strength in the home, but and ever sustaining help in the cares of business and the responsibilities of public duties.

            Six children were born to this union; Edward at home, Mary, a graduate nurse in Cincinnati; Helen a nurse in training at Cincinnati; Vincent, Sylvester and Margaret, at home.

            Mrs. Odenweller was quite active as a community worker, and a member of the Alter-Rosary Society. She was a lady of excellent character, a loyal and devoted wife and a dutiful mother to her children.

            She glorified the sphere in which she lived, and was a living example of the saying that the grandest of heroic deeds are those, which are performed within four walls and in domestic privacy.

            Funeral services were held at the Ottoville Catholic Church on Thursday morning October 2^nd, and were in charge of the pastor, Rev. J. S. Arnoldi. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery at Ottoville.

10-14-1930

Joseph Liebrecht

Ottoville Man Dies Following Long Illness

Death Calls Joseph Liebrecht at His Home Tuesday Morning – Was Ill Past Five Years – Services On Friday Morning

            Joseph Liebrecht, well known Ottoville farmer, passed away at his home northeast of Ottoville Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock following an illness of five years. Complications caused his death.

            Mr. Liebrecht was born near Delphos on July 10, 1852, the son of Frank and Clara Liebrecht. In October 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Bedecker, of Germany. She passed away in 1885. On September 4, 1888 he was married to Miss Mary Gerger.

            He was a resident of near Ottoville practically his entire life, and he was a member of the St. Joseph’s Society of the Immaculate Conception Church. When death occurred he was seventy-eight years, three months and four days of age.

            Surviving to mourn his death are his widow; and the following children; Emma, of Oakland, Calif.; John, of Kalida; Barney, of Cuba, Oh.; William, of Ottoville; Mrs. Fred. Kreinbrink, of Avilla, Ind.; Mrs. Lawrence Verhoff, of Cuba, Oh.; Mrs. Alois Kastner and Frank, both of Dayton; Arnold, of Ottoville; Lawrence, at home; and Mrs. Andrew Brickner, of Ottoville; one sister, Mrs. John Brandehoff, of near Ottoville; and twenty-two grandchildren survive.

            Funeral services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville Friday morning at 9 o’clock and burial will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

10-18-1930

Antonia Ulrich

10-18-1930

Catherine Lauf

Mrs. Lauf Called Home

Services Held Tuesday In Ottoville Church

            Mrs. Katherine Lauf passed away at her home on Saturday afternoon. Se was in ill health for sometime past but in a serious condition the last three weeks. Her death was caused by complications.

            She was born in Ottoville, November 4, 1863 and was 66 years, 11 months and 14 days of age at the time of her demise. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fischbach.

            She was married to Mathias Lauf May 29, 1895 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville. They lived on a farm near Ft. Jennings until about eight years ago when the moved to Ottoville. Left to mourn her death are her husband, and two brothers, John Fischbach and Mathias Klein, both of Ottoville.

            Funeral services were held at the Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville, on Tuesday morning and interment made in St. Mary’s cemetery.

11-14-1930

Herman J. Hilvers

SON OF LOCAL RESIDENTS DIES AT COLUMBUS

Herman Joseph Hilvers passed away at the state hospital in Columbus Friday morning. Mr. Hilvers was born at Ottoville on September 1, 1896, the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Hilvers, now of 108 Adams street, this city.

Surviving are: his parents, two brothers, Henry, East Fifth street and William at home; and one sister, Mary, at home.

No definite arrangements have been made for the funeral as yet The remains will be brought to the B. L. Jauman Funeral Home this evening.

11-24-1930

Catherine Van Oss

Death Calls Mrs. Van Oss

Ottoville Parish Loses Faithful Old Member

            Mrs. Catherine Van Oss died at her home here last Monday afternoon of complications at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 22 days. Her husband died three and a half years ago.

            She was born in Iowa, and married to Henry Van Oss at Minster in 1868. They first lived at St. Henry, later at Delphos, and moved to Ottoville 49 years ago.

            She was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Church and of the Alter Society. She was of a quiet and reserved nature, and had a large circle of friends.

            Four daughters and four sons survive. One son Benedict died in infancy. The daughters are Mrs. Mary Schurer and Mrs. Elizabeth Vincke of Ottoville, Mrs. Anna Kaple of Lima, and Mrs. Veronica Schlembach of Delphos. The sons are Theodore, John, George and Joseph all of Ottoville.

            Funeral services were held at nine o’clock Thursday morning of last week at the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial was made in St. Mary’s cemetery.

12-2-1930
William H. Martin
Aged Resident Of Ottoville Passes Away

William H. Martin Answers Death Summons Tuesday at Home Following Illness of

One Year — Complications Cause Death —-Funeral Services at Immaculate Conception Church Friday Morning

            An aged resident of Ottoville answered a summons to the great beyond in the death of William H. Martin, which occurred Tuesday at his home there. His death followed an illness of about a year and was due to complications. For the past three weeks, he had been confined to his bed.

Mr. Martin was born at Massillon, Ohio, June 11, 1861 and when a young man, married Miss Catherine Kersting. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, two sons, George A. Martin, of this city; Henry Martin, of Ottoville, and Mrs. Wenzel Klima, of Ottoville. At the time of his death he was sixty-nine years, five months' and twenty-one days of age. The last eighteen years of his life he was a resident of Ottoville.

His many relatives and friends who, reside here will be grieved to hear, of his passing.  The funeral services will take place Friday morning at 10 o'clock at Immaculate

Conception church at Ottoville and burial will be made in the church cemetery.