1-18-1938
Elizabeth Koester
Death Call Is Answered
Rites For Mrs. Koester Held Friday
Last rites for Mrs. Elizabeth Koester were held Friday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville. She passed away Tuesday of last week following an illness of four years.
Mrs. Koester was born a farm west of Ottoville on September 3, 1871, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hilvers. She was married to Christian Koester, on June 15, 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Koester resided on a farm west of Ottoville during their entire married life. He preceded her in death thirteen years ago.
She leaves to mourn their loss, five sons, Anthony, Ben, William and Henry, of near Ottoville; Christian, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Roman Miller, Ottoville; twenty-eight grandchildren. Two daughters, two sons, two brothers and a sister preceded her into eternity.
Rev. Henry Gerwert, pastor of the church, officiated at the last rites, and interment was made in the parish cemetery.
1-21-1938
Mary Becker
Becker Rites To Be Held At Ottoville
Services for Mrs. Mary Becker, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Hohlbein, in Ottoville Friday at 10:30 a.m., will be conducted at Immaculate Conception Church at that place Monday morning, at 9:30 o’clock. Burial will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mrs. Becker, mother of Ed H. Becker, North Pierce Street, suffered a stroke on Tuesday ands since that time her condition had been serious.
Miss Mary Meyer, daughter of Anton and Elizabeth Meyer was born in Glandorf on April 3, 1860. She married August C. Becker at Glandorf on April 27, 1878. The Becker’s moved to a farm three and one-half miles east of Ottoville. Fourteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Becker. Three died in infancy. Mr. Becker died in January twelve years ago.
When her death occurred, Mrs. Becker was seventy-seven years, nine months and nineteen days of age.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Alter Rosary Society. For the past seven years she had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Hohlbein.
Eleven children survive. They are, Anthony Becker, Dayton; Rev. Father John Becker, Winamac, Ind.; William Becker, Dayton; Frank and August Becker, near Ottoville; Bernard Becker, Frankfort, Ind.; Ed. H. Becker, Delphos; Mrs. Joseph Schlagbaum, near Ottoville; Mrs. Peter Fischbach, near Ottoville; Mrs. Lawrence Hoffman, Columbus Grove; and Mrs. Albert hohlbein, Ottoville. There are forty-seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Becker is also survived by two brothers, William and Henry Meyer, Glandorf. A brother, Anthony Meyer, and a sister, Mrs. John Selhorst, Columbus Grove, are dead.
2-9-1938
Vincent Schlagbaum
Schlagbaum Rites Held
Ottoville Young Man Called To Eternity
The funeral of Vincent Schlagbaum, well known resident of near Ottoville, were held in Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville, Saturday morning at 9:00 o’clock. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mr. Schlagbaum died at the University Hospital in Columbus at 4:30 o’clock Wednesday morning. He was taken ill about the middle of December and on January 15 was removed to University Hospital. Several transfusions failed to provide sufficient strength and for the past week, his condition was critical. Sarcoma caused his death.
Mr. Schlagbaum was born at Ottoville on December 23, 1909, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schlagbaum. On August 6, 1937, he was married at Ft. Jennings to Miss Coletta Wieging, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wieging, Ft. Jennings. Until his marriage he lived with his parents one mile east of Ottoville. His married life was spent on a farm one-half mile south of Ottoville.
He was a graduate of Ottoville High School, class of ’27.
At the time of his death, Mr. Schlagbaum was twenty-eight years, one month, and fifteen days of age. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. He was very well known in Ottoville and vicinity.
Surviving are his widow; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schlagbaum, east of Ottoville; two brothers, Anthony and Othmer Schlagbaum, at home; and seven sisters, Mrs. Kenneth Roth and Mrs. Charles Heathman, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and Clotilda, Dorothy, Marie, Phyllis and Joan, all at home.
4-9-1938
John Van Oss
John Van Oss Is Summoned
Was Ottoville Blacksmith For Many Years
John Van Oss died at his home in Ottoville at 4:00 o’clock Saturday afternoon. In 1928, he was stricken with creeping paralysis and had been an invalid since 1930. For the past six months, his condition was serious.
Mr. Van Oss was born at Delphos on January 26, 1876. The family moved to a farm one and one-half miles west of Ottoville and Mr. Van Oss resided there until 1900 at which time he took up the blacksmith trade in Ottoville. Because of his ill health he was compelled to retire in 1930. In June 1900, he was married to Margaret Nomina, Delphos, daughter of John and Mary Nomina. A son, Hilarius Van Oss, of Marion, Ohio, was born to that union.
After his first wife’s death, Mr. Van Oss was united in marriage to Margaret Hammons, of near Ottoville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hammons. Two children were born to this union, Roland Van Oss, at home; and Mrs. Raymond Flemming, of Lima. Mrs. Van Oss died and on November 25, 1925, Mr. Van Oss married Mrs. Julia Fischbach, at Ottoville. She survives as do the three children; two step-children, Mrs. A. E. Sadler, Ft. Jennings; and Henry Fischbach, of Littleton, Colo.; and five grandchildren.
Surviving are the following brothers and sisters; Theodore, Joseph, and George Van Oss and Mrs. Joseph Schurer and Mrs. George Vincke, all of Ottoville; Mrs. Ed Kaple, Lima; and Mrs. William Schlembach, of Delphos.
At the time of his death, Mr. Von Oss was sixty-two years of age and was a member of the Ottoville branch C. K. of O. and of Delphos Eagles.
Funeral services were held at nine o’clock Tuesday morning in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville with Rev. Henry Gerwert in charge. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.
5-11-1938
Louise Rayman
Former Lady Of Ottoville
Passed Away In Toledo; rites Saturday
Last rites for Mrs. Lousie Rayman, of Toledo, a former resident of Putnam County, were held Saturday morning in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville with interment in the Ottoville parish cemetery. She passed away Wednesday of last week at the home of her daughter in Toledo. She had been ill for the last seven months.
Mrs. Rayman was born north of Glandorf, Germany, on May 13, 1851, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doepker. She passed away two days prior to her eighty-seventh birthday. When she was twenty years of age she came to America and first settled in Glandorf, this county.
On September 14, 1876, she was married to Henry Rayman at Dayton and resided on a farm near that city for a year following their marriage. Then they moved to a farm north of Ottoville where they resided until Mr. Rayman’s death in 1895. Mrs. Rayman then moved to Ottoville where she resided until fourteen years ago when she moved to Toledo.
She is survived by the following children, Henry Rayman, of Delphos; Mrs. Mary Schwertner, Maidstone, Ont.; Mrs. Louise Brockman, Ft. Jennings; Ben and John Rayman, of near Ottoville; Mrs. Catherine Brady and Mrs. Therese Hardin, of Toledo. Two daughters and five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
5-21-1938
Infant son of Earl Huysman
7-1-1938
Leo Herman
Passed Away Friday Night
Leo Herman Of Ottoville Died Suddenly
Leo Herman, resident of two miles northwest of Ottoville, died suddenly following a heart attack Friday evening. He had been ailing for the last several months, however, suffering from a heart ailment.
Mr. Herman was born in Canton on August 25, 1876, the son of Anton and Mary Herman. He came to this county with his parents when a child of eight years and has resided near Ottoville since that time.
In 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Philomena Herman, and since that time resided on the farm where his death occurred. He was sixty-one years of age. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Miss Gertrude, at home; two sons, Gilbert, at home; and Edwin, of near Ottoville. He also leaves two brothers, Louis and Albert, both of Ottoville and four grandchildren.
Last rites were held in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.
7-3-1938
Mary J. Wannemacher
7-14-1938
Susan Eickholt
Last Rites At Ottoville
Mrs. Susan Eickholt Is Called To Eternity
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Eickholt, who died at her home north of Ottoville, Thursday afternoon of last week, were held in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, Monday morning at nine o’clock. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Eickholt’s death was due to a heart ailment and followed a short illness.
Mrs. Eickholt was born in Grand Junction, Tenn., on April 29, 1862, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Moore. Her early life was spent in that state and she was married to Edward O. Eickholt in the community of her birth. Following their marriage the couple located on the farm near Ottoville where her death occurred. At the time of her demise she was seventy-five years of age.
She is survived by her husband; seven children, Dr. Charles J. Eickholt, Columbus; Edward Eickholt, Alberta, Canada; Dr. J. L. Eickholt, Toledo; George J. Eickholt, and Henry B. Eickholt, of Columbus; Mrs. Marie Ebbeskotte, Ottoville; and Frank Eickholt, at home.
She also leaves fifteen grandchildren; a brother, John P. Moore, Little Rock, Ark.; and two sisters, Mrs. Cecelia Tarpay, Humboldt, Tenn.; and Miss Julia Moore, Jonesboro, Ark.
7-21-1938
Laura Wurst
Wurst RitesHeld Monday
Ottoville Lady Did Friday Morning
Mrs. Laura Wurst, widow of the late John Wurst, died as the result of a heat trouble at her home in Ottoville, Friday morning at ten-fifteen. She had been seriously ill for three weeks prior to her demise.
Mrs. Wurst was born in Ottoville on April 14, 1871, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wannemacher. She was married to John Wurst forty-three years ago. He preceded her in death in 1927. At the time of her death she was sixty-seven years, three months and eight days of age.
Eleven years ago the family moved from Ottoville to Toledo, but returned to Ottoville to reside in 1935. She is survived by five children, Albert, Duluth, Minn.; LeRoy, Toledo; Herbert, Arizona; and Richard and Mary, at home. She also leaves seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. George Rieger, Ottoville; and Mrs. Charles Kalt, Toledo; and two brothers, George Wannemacher, Toledo; and C. B. Wannemacher, Ottoville. Two children and a brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Henry Gerwert in charge.
7-28-1938
Irene Ruen
Young Lady Passed Away
Ottoville Graduate Is Laid To Rest
Miss Irene Ruen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ruen, two miles northeast of Ottoville, died at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Thursday afternoon of last week. She had been ill since shortly after her graduation from the Ottoville High School in May. She was taken to the hospital a month ago. Her death was due to acute ulcerated colitis.
Miss Ruen was born near Ottoville on March 26, 1920. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception parish and the Young Ladies Sodality. She was a young lady of pleasing personality and had many friends throughout Ottoville and Monterey Township. She was eighteen years, four months and two days of age at the time of her demise.
She leaves to mourn their loss, her parents; two brothers, Alex and John Ruen, at home; and three sisters, Miss Martha Ruen, Ottoville; Miss Marcella Ruen, Lima; and Mrs. Raymond Hiett, southeast of Landeck.
Funeral rites were held Monday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. The remains were laid to rest in the parish cemetery.
9-21-1938
Theresa Ernst
Ernst Rites At Ottoville
Well Known Lady Died Wednesday Night
A well known resident of Ottoville, Mrs. Thersia Ernst, died at her home at 9:00 o’clock Wednesday evening of last week, the result of complications. Her condition had been serious for the past several weeks.
Mrs. Ernst was born in Ottoville on January 20, 1861, the daughter of Peter and Agnes Wannemacher. On November 24, 1885, she was married at that place to Henry Ernst. Mrs. Ernst spent all of her life in Ottoville.
Her husband preceded her in death on March 19, 1929. Nine of her eleven children died in infancy.
When her death occurred, Mrs. Ernst was seventy-seven years and eight months of age. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and the Alter Society.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mayme Harman, at home; and Mrs. Fred Lauer, Toledo; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Ernst also leaves a sister, Mrs. Anna Hotz, Delphos, and two brothers, William Wannemacher, Delphos; Peter Wannemacher, Coulee City, Washington. Four brothers and one sister are deceased.
The funeral was held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville at 9:00 o’clock Saturday morning. Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
10-7-1938
Elizabeth Miller
Miller Rites Held Monday
Ottoville Resident Is Laid To Rest
Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, resident of two miles west of Ottoville for the past fifty years, were conducted at Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville at 9:00 a.m. Monday. A solemn requiem high mass was intoned with the pastor, Rev. Henry Gerwert, as celebrant, Rev. Henry Wichman, St. Barbara’s parish, Cloverdale, deacon, and Rev.
John H. Miller, St. Joseph’s, parish, Ft. Jennings, sub-deacon.
Mrs. Miller died suddenly at her home at 3:15 Friday afternoon. Her death was attributed to coronary thrombosis.
She was born on February 7, 1868, the daughter of Mathias and Bernadina Eickholt. On October 27, 1888, she was united in marriage at Ottoville to Michael Miller, who died on September 30, 1920.
At the time of her death, Mrs. Miller was seventy years, eight months and three days of age. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception church and the Alter Society.
Surviving are seven children, Paul, Victor and Rose Miller, at home; Mrs. Joseph Ricker, three miles southwest of Ottoville; Albert Miller, Akron; and Emma and Gertrude Miller, Toledo; and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Veronica Miller, west of Ottoville; Mrs. Samuel Hessian, west of Delphos; Miss Clara Eickholt, Delphos; Andrew Eickholt, southwest of Ottoville; and Stephen Eickholt, west of Delphos. A son Urban, died in 1918.
Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.
10-26-1938
Louis B. Ricker
Louis Ricker Passed Away
Father Of Ten Children Died Suddenly
Louis B. Ricker, a prominent resident of three miles southwest of Ottoville, died at St. Rita’s Hospital, in Lima, at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, following a brief illness. He was taken ill suddenly at noon on Tuesday and underwent an emergency operation at the hospital Tuesday afternoon. A blood transfusion on Wednesday failed to aid the stricken man.
Mr. Ricker was born on a farm two miles west of Ottoville on July 10, 1884, the son of Henry and Mary Ricker. On June 27, 1908, he was united in marriage at Ottoville to Anna Kemper, daughter of Henry and Louisa Kemper. For twelve years following their marriage, the couple lived on a farm three miles east of Cloverdale. From that place they moved to their present home. Mr. Ricker was a very well known and lifelong resident of Putnam County. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and of the St. Joseph’s Society.
When his death occurred he was fifty-four years, three months and sixteen days of age.
He is survived by his widow; and ten children, Mrs. Frank J. Foster, Florence, Alabama; Isadore, Gilbert, Marcus, Richard, Harold and Mary Ricker, all at home; Rita and Alfred Ricker, Florence, Alabama; and Mrs. Harry Backus, southeast of Delphos; and five grandchildren. Surviving also are the following brothers and sisters, Joseph and Herman Ricker, west of Ottoville; Mrs. Herman Kemper, Mrs. Jacob Burgei and Mrs. William Gasser, all of Ottoville; and Mrs. Elizabeth Meyers, Norwalk. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter.
The funeral was held at Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville Saturday morning at 9:00 o’clock with Rev. Gerwert officiating. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.
10-31-1938
Rev. Ralph Mueller
Death Calls Rev. Mueller Of Ottoville
Was Assistant Pastor Of Catholic Parish
Ill Short Time
Pontifical Requiem On Thursday Morning
Members of the Immaculate Conception parish at Ottoville and citizens throughout that community and county were shocked and grieved Monday morning when word was announced that Rev. Father Ralph J. Mueller, assistant pastor of the Ottoville parish, had passed away.
Father Mueller had been the beloved assistant of the Ottoville parish since February 1935, and since that time he has endeared himself to the people of that parish, and community. He held the confidence of his parishioners and all who knew him; he was diligent and prompt in performing his religious duties and he was particularly interested in the activities of the younger folks of the parish. He was zealous and sincere at all times, and was respected and held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
Father Mueller became ill two weeks prior to his death and was taken to St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, on Thursday of last week. He suffered a severe throat infection, which caused his death at one o’clock Monday morning.
Father Mueller was born west of Landeck on September 5, 1905, the son of Peter and Mary Mueller. He attended the parochial school at Glandorf for eight years and then entered St. Joseph’s College at Collegeville, Indiana. He spent the next two years at St. Gregory’s preparatory seminary at Norwood and completed his studies for the priesthood at Mount St. Mary’s seminary, Cincinnati.
He was ordained to the holy priesthood at the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Toledo on August 15, 1931, by the Most Reverend Karl J. Alter, DD, Bishop of Toledo. He celebrated his first solemn high mass in St. John the Baptist Church at Landeck on August 16, 1931. He was assigned assistant pastor of the Immaculate Conception parish in Bellevue, where he remained for three and one-half years. In February 1935, he was appointed assistant at Ottoville and has been stationed there since that time.
At the time of his death Father Mueller was thirty-three years, one month and twenty-six days of age. He was a member of the Landeck Branch of the Catholic Knights of Ohio and of the Sacred Heart League. He was also a member of the Alumni Association of St. Joseph’s College.
Father Mueller is survived by his bereaved father, Peter Mueller, of Landeck; two brothers, Aloysius and Oliver, of Landeck; four sisters, Mrs. Syl. Brinkman, near Ottoville; Mrs. Clarence Gerdeman and Mrs. Walter Gerdeman of near Delphos; and Miss Alberta Mueller, at home; and a half-sister, Mrs. Leo Mueller, west of Landeck.
Father Mueller was preceded in death by his mother who died on January 25, 1925, a sister and a brother.
Following the death of Father Mueller his remains were taken to the rectory in Ottoville. On Wednesday afternoon the body was removed to the Church where vespers of the dead was chanted at three o’clock. A guard of honor was stationed at the bier from Wednesday afternoon until time for services.
A Pontifical Requiem High Mass was entoned Thursday morning at ten o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Church. A large number of visiting clergy attended the last rites. The remains were laid to rest in St. John’s Cemetery, Landeck.
11-2-1938
Elizabeth Ricker
Mrs. Ricker Passed Away
Was Well Known Woman Of Near Ottoville
The funeral of Mrs. Herman J. Ricker, who died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday at the home of her son, William J. Ricker, four and three-quarter miles northwest of Ottoville, were held in Immaculate Conception Church at that place Saturday morning at 9:00 o’clock. Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mrs. Ricker had been an invalid for the past ten years.
She was the former Elizabeth Lehmkuhle and was born at Glandorf on January 26, 1869, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Lehmkuhle. She was married at Ottoville to Herman J. Ricker on April 21, 1885. Mr. Ricker preceded his wife in death on May 11, 1936.
Surviving are two children; William J. Ricker and Louise Ricker, northwest of Ottoville; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister also survive. They are, William Lehmkuhle, Delphos; Ben Lehmkuhle, Ft. Jennings; and Mrs. Theresa Voges, Omaha, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by four sisters.
At the time of her death, Mrs. Ricker was sixty-nine years, nine months and six days of age.
11-9-1938
Clara Etgen
Death Calls Clara Etgen
Was Well Known Lady Of Monterey Township
Mrs. Clara Etgen, lifelong resident of Putnam County, died at her home near Ottoville, Wednesday night of last week at eleven o’clock. She had been in poor health for several months and suffered a stroke of paralysis on Friday evening prior to her demise.
Mrs. Etgen was the daughter of Fred and Clara Brinkman and was born at Ft. Jennings on January 28, 1865. She was married to Peter Etgen on May 6, 1884. Mr. Etgen preceded her in death three years ago. At the time of her death, Mrs. Etgen was seventy-three years, nine months and eleven days of age.
Mrs. Etgen is survived by eleven; Mrs. Frank Utrup, Columbus Grove; Frank Etgen, at home; Mrs. Lena Carder, Inkster, Mich.; Peter Etgen, Wapakoneta; Mrs. Laura Wickiser, Cuyahoga Falls; Mrs. Clem Klausing and Mrs. Alex Schweitzer, Wapakoneta; Ben Etgen, Van Wert; and Louis Etgen, Ft. Jennings. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Henry Ellerbrock, Ft. Jennings; a brother, John Brinkman, Miller City; thirty-nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.
12-4-1938
Patricia Byrne (Infant)
Friday, June 24, 2011
1939 - Ottoville Obits
1-3-1939
William Klima
1-18-1939
Sophie Baken
Baken Rites At Ottoville
County Native Died In Toledo Wednesday
Last earthly rites for Mrs. Wardy Baken, of Toledo, former resident of Ottoville, were held Saturday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville.
Mrs. Baken was the former Miss Sophia Schneider of Ottoville. She passed away unexpectedly at her home in Toledo Wednesday night of last week following a heart attack. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider and was born on December 21, 1899. She resided in Ottoville until ten years ago when she moved to Toledo. She was thirty-nine years of age.
On June 8, 1930 she was married at Toledo to Wardy Baken who survives. She also leaves her parents; a step-daughter, Mrs. Grace Schneider, Toledo; three brothers, Leo, of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Gregory and Elmer Schneider, of Ottoville; and two sisters, Mrs. Eli Kruse, Elida; and Mrs. Robert Kiefer, Lima. A sister preceded her in death.
The remains were brought from Toledo and taken to the home of her parents until time for the services. Interment was made in the Ottoville parish cemetery.
1-18-1939
Frank Gmeiner
Frank Gmeiner Died Sunday In St. Petersburg
Prominent In County And Local Activities
A Good Citizen
Funeral Services Held Thursday Morning
Frank Gmeiner, a prominent and beloved citizen of Putnam County, was called to his eternal reward at a hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, Sunday afternoon at three-thirty. Word of his death was received in Ottawa by relatives and brought an expression of sadness from his untold number of friends throughout Putnam County.
Me. Gmeiner has spent the last several winters in the south, and became ill last fall shortly after his arrival in St. Petersburg. Complications and infirmities due to his advanced age were the cause of his departure.
Frank Gmeiner occupies an important place in the history of Putnam County. Coming from sturdy Austrian stock, he was a man of high character and high ideals. He was upstanding in every detail and faithful in every performance.
He was born on December 3, 1852, the son of Frank and Mary Gmeiner, and came to this country with his parents from Vorardelberg, Tyrol, Austria, when six years of age. The family located in Sandusky County, near Fremont, where they resided until the close of the Civil War, when the father purchased eighty acres of timber land in Monterey Township, Putnam County, northwest of Ottoville. He was eighty-six years of age.
In October 1875, when Frank Gmeiner was about twenty-three years of age, his father and mother both passed to their eternal home, leaving a family of six children. Frank was the oldest of the family and at his father’s request took his place at the head of the family and took charge of the farm, while a sister, fourteen years of age, immediately became the housekeeper for the orphan children.
Some several years later Frank Gmeiner moved to Ottoville where he and the late J. J. Miller and Andrew Kehres started a tile factory. He continued in that business for about six years and then disposed of his interests and went into partnership with William Gasser in the planing mill at Ottoville. He remained in that business for about seven years, after which he engaged in the real estate, loan and insurance business.
Early in life, Mr. Gmeiner displayed his ability as a leader and executive. He filled many positions of trust and responsibility in his township and county. At the age of twenty-two he was elected justice of the peace and served two terms. He was also called upon frequently to serve as and executor, administrator and guardian of estates. In 1902 he was elected recorder of Putnam County and held that position for a period of seven years.
Following his retirement from county office he continued to reside in Ottawa and engaged in various lines of activity. Interested in anything pertaining to the welfare of the county. During the last quarter century he did a considerable amount of land abstracting, bought and sold real estate, and continued in the legal capacity as administrator and guardian of many estates. His honesty and integrity were of the highest degree. In 1913 he was appointed a member of the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Putnam County and served in that capacity until the time of prohibition. He also served as councilman of Ottawa and on untold number of committees and commissions for local and county functions.
On June 7, 1893, Mr. Gmeiner was married to Miss Mary Mallifiski of New Washington, Ohio. This couple lived happily together until August 11, 1929, when Mrs. Gmeiner was called to her heavenly reward. No children were born to this union. Mr. Gmeiner was a faithful spouse, a kind and willing neighbor, a true friend. In politics he was a staunch democrat and was always interested in the principles of the party and its candidate.
He was a faithful member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ottawa and was also affiliated with the local council, Knights of Columbus, of which he was a charter member; the Catholic Knights of Ohio and the Sts. Peter and Paul aid Society.
The remains were brought to Ottawa early Wednesday morning and were taken to the Heringhaus and Pope Funeral Home.
He leaves to mourn their loss, two brothers and two sisters; Mrs. Mary Duvall, Burgettsville, Pa.; Mrs. Joseph Leatherman, of near Findlay; Leonard and George Gmeiner, Ottawa. He is also survived by a number of other relatives and scores of friends. A brother Gebhart, preceded him in death several years ago, and a brother and sister passed away in infancy.
Solemn funeral services were held in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Ottawa, Thursday morning at nine o’clock. Rev. Father Krull, the pastor, was celebrant of the Solemn High Mass, Father Vincent Mallifiski, a nephew, was deacon, and Father Walter Junk, was sub-deacon. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery in Ottoville.
1-27-1939
Edward Eickholt
Rites Held At Ottoville
Edward Eickholt Died Friday Evening
Edward Eickholt, retired farmer of near Ottoville, died at his home one and one-half miles north of Ottoville, Friday evening at eight o’clock. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on January 12th, and on Thursday of last week was stricken the second time, from which attack he failed to rally.
Mr. Eickholt was born northwest of Delphos on December 29, 1859, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eickholt. At the time of his death he was seventy-nine years of age.
He was untied in marriage to Miss Susan Moore in Tennessee. His wife preceded him in death on July 14th of last year.
He is survived by seven children; Dr. Charles Eickholt, Columbus; Edward, of Alberta, Canada; Dr John Eickholt, Toledo; George, of Columbus; Mrs. Marie Ebbeskotte, northwest of Ottoville; Frank, at home; and Henry, of Columbus. Sixteen grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville, Tuesday morning at nine o’clock. Rev. Sylvester Schnipke officiated. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.
2-6-1939
Frank Fortener
Rites Held At Ottoville
Frank Fortener Died At The Home Of Son
Frank Florian Fortener passed away at the home of his son Robert Fortener in Ottoville Monday morning at six o’clock. Mr. Fortener had been seriously ill for the past two weeks suffering from complications.
Mr. Fortener was born on August 26, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fortener. In 1892, he was married to Miss Magdalena Krebs, who preceded him in death in 1909. He was seventy-one years of age.
Mr. Fortener spent the greater part of his life as a resident of Delphos and had lived with his son in Ottoville for the last eight years. In addition to his son in Ottoville he leaves another son and three daughters; three brothers; three sisters, and eight grandchildren; Mrs. P. A. Scharf, of Cloverdale, is a sister.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. Interment was made in St. John’s Cemetery, Delphos.
3-26-1939
Alexander F. Wannemacher
Postmaster At Ottoville Died Sunday
Alex F. Wannemacher Well Known In County
Rites Wednesday
Submitted To Operation March Twentieth
Alex F. Wannemacher, postmaster of Ottoville, civic leader, and prominent resident of Putnam County, died in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Sunday evening at six o’clock. He was removed to the hospital on Wednesday, March 8th, and underwent a major operation on Monday of last week. His condition became critical on Wednesday of last week.
Mr. Wannemacher was a lifelong and respected citizen of Ottoville. He was born in that village on May 30, 1876, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wannemacher, and at the time of his death was sixty-two years, nine months and twenty-five days of age.
On August 17, 1911 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Jerwers, at Glandorf. The latter the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jerwers.
For a large number of years Mr. Wannemacher was a member of the Hardware firm of Charles Wannemacher and Sons in Ottoville. The business was dissolved in 1931. In 1934 Mr. Wannemacher was appointed postmaster of Ottoville and held that position at the time of his departure.
Mr. Wannemacher was active in community, county and civic affairs and was ready willing to promote those programs, which were for the good of the community and its people. He was an honest businessman, and performed his duties as postmaster in a public spirited manner and to the satisfaction of all its patrons.
He was a member of the Democratic Party and believed and worked for its principles for which that party stood. In all of his dealings he stood for honesty and fair play. He performed his duties openly and stood true to his convictions in matters pertaining to public matters.
Mr. and Mrs. Wannemacher were the parents of three daughters, Dorothy, who is on the High School faculty at Ottoville; Louise, a teacher in Calvert High School, Tiffin; and Julianna, office secretary at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Toledo. He also leaves the bereaved widow; three brothers, Joseph C., Lima; John A., Ottoville; Stephen P., also of Lima; a sisters, Miss Fannie Wannemacher, Ottoville. Two brothers preceded him in death.
He was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville and the St. Joseph’s Society of that parish. Funeral services were held in the church Wednesday morning at nine o’clock. Father Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.
4-1-1939
Anna Zahm
Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 10 a. m. Tuesday for Miss Anna Zahm, of 955 N. Elizabeth-st, who died early Saturday in St. Rita's hospital. The rites will be held at the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville with Rev. Father A. A. Sanderson, of Lima, officiating. Burial, with arrangements in charge of Cantwell mortuary, will be in St. Mary's cemetery at Ottoville.
Miss Zahm, who had been a patient at the hospital for four months, was visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph Vincke, of 955 N. Elizabeth-st, when she became ill. Previous to that time she had been a resident of Toledo for 25 years.
In addition to her sister, she is survived by a brother, Frank, of San Diego, Calif.
The body will remain at Cantwell mortuary until late Monday, when it will be removed to the Elizabeth-st residence where it will remain until time of services.
4-7-1939
John S. Kehres
Funeral services for John Kehres, 65, of Kalida, who died Wednesday in St. Rita’s Hospital, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s church in Kalida, with Rev. M. N. Menke in charge. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
He was born at Ottoville on March 6, 1874 to Charles and Mary C. Hug Kehres. He married Anna Helmkamp in Ottoville on June 6, 1894.
Kehres is survived by his widow and the following children: Alphonse, of Rising Sun; Mrs. Rudolph Smith, of Norwalk, Mrs. Rudolph Deitering, of Ottoville, Othmer and Richard, of Rising Sun, and Mary Jane and Emeline at home.
The body will be removed from the Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, to the family residence Thursday.
5-7-1939
Clarence Maag
Child Dies At Ottoville
Clarence Maag Called At Parents Home
Funeral services for Clarence Joseph Maag, five –year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Maag at one-half mile west of Ottoville, were held at eight-fifteen o’clock Wednesday morning in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville.
The child passed away at the home of his parents Sunday noon at twelve-thirty after an illness of ten days. His death came suddenly as it was generally believed he was recovering.
He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Julieanne and Dorothy; two brothers, Leo and Edward, all at home; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Klima, of Ottoville; and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Maag, of near Ottawa. The body was interred in Ottoville parish cemetery.
6-26-1939
Benedict Wannemacher (Infant)
8-8-1939
Margaret Kehres
8-20-1939
Margaret Miehls
Services For Mrs. Miehls
Well Known Ottoville Lady Called
Last rites for Mrs. Margaret Miehls, who passed away at her home in Ottoville Sunday afternoon at four o’clock, were held at the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville Thursday morning at nine o’clock. Mrs. Miehls had been ill for three months prior to her demise.
She was born at Dubuque, Iowa on June 9, 1857, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kieffer, and at the time of her death was eighty-two years, two months and eleven days of age.
When six years of age she accompanied her parents to Ohio and resided in New Riegel for several years before locating at Ottoville. She was married to George Miehls at Ottoville on May 30, 1881.
Her husband conducted a general store and also served as postmaster of Ottoville for several years. The family later moved to a farm east of Ottoville and returned to that village in 1911. Mr. Miehls passed away in 1931.
Mrs. Miehls was well known in Ottoville and Putnam County. She was a member of the Mother’s Society of the Ottoville parish and also the Catholic Ladies of Columbia.
Seven children survive. They are, Valentine Miehls, New York City; Ed Miehls, Lima; George Miehls, Detroit; Mrs. Henry Perrin, Mrs. Stephen Looser and Mrs. Andrew Eickholt, Ottoville; and Sister Mary Bonifas, of Our Lady of Pines convent, Fremont; surviving also are thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Kiefer, Swanton; and John Kiefer, Chesaning, Mich.; and one sister, Mrs. Conrad Krebs, Ottoville. Three brothers and three sisters have preceded Mrs. Miehls in death.
9-15-1939
Henry Tithoff
Henry Thithoff Died Friday
Diabetes Caused Death of Ottoville Man
Henry Thithoff, lifelong resident of Ottoville, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. G. H. Otte, in that village, Friday morning at nine-fifteen. Mr. Thithoff became ill in June of this year and in August was removed to St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, where he underwent an operation for a leg amputation. He was a patient in the hospital for five weeks before he was returned to Ottoville. He suffered from diabetes and hardening of the arteries.
Mr. Thithoff was born in Ottoville on February 6, 1884, the son of John and Mary Thithoff. For the past twenty years he operated “Heinie’s Inn” at Ottoville. He was fifty-nine years, seven months and nine days of age at the time of his demise.
He is survived by a brother, Jacob, of Delphos; two sisters, Mrs. August Lucius, Chesaning, Mich.; and Mrs. G. H. Otte, Ottoville; two half-sisters, Mrs. John Sanders, and Mrs. Frank J. Miller, Ottoville; and a half-brother, P. R. Thines, Delphos; and a step-sister, Mrs. Sylvester Sifert, Covington, Ky.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. The pastor, Rev. Henry Gerwert, officiated. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.
9-21-1939
Michael Altenburger (Infant)
9-25-1939
John Warnecke
Died Monday In Hospital
Rites For Mr. Warnecke Held At Ottoville
John Warnecke, highly respected farmer of near Ottoville, died at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Monday morning at seven-thirty. He was admitted to the hospital two weeks ago as a medical patient. Pneumonia was the immediate cause of death. In October of 1938 he suffered a stroke of paralysis and had been in failing health since that time.
Mr. Warnecke was born at Glandorf on May 6, 1868, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warnecke. When his death occurred he was seventy-one years of age.
On November 15, 1893, he was married to Miss Mary Eggeman at Ft. Jennings. Following their marriage the couple located on a farm near Ottoville and have resided at that place since that time.
Mr. Warnecke is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Harrison, Toledo; and Mrs. Martha Van Oss, East Liberty; four sons, Hubert, Fred, and Urban, Toledo; and Albert, at home. He also leaves five brothers and two sisters. They are, Ben, of Glandorf; Henry Warnecke, Mrs. Minnie Lucke, Mrs. Frank Dulle, and Henry Warnecke, all of Miller City; William, of Ft. Jennings; and Anthony and Charles, of near Delphos. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville Thursday morning at nine o’clock and burial was made in the parish cemetery.
11-8-1939
Elizabeth Kehres
Death Call Is Answered
Aged Ottoville Lady Dies After Operation
Miss Elizabeth Kehres, eighty, well known resident of Ottoville, died at one o’clock Wednesday morning in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, where she had been a patient for the past week. She suffered from complications for several years. Three years ago she submitted to an operation, which necessitated the amputation of a leg, and a week prior to her death the other leg was amputated when gangrene set in.
She was born on June 28, 1859, in New Riegel, Ohio, and at the age of two moved with her parents to a farm, one and one-half miles east of Ottoville. After the death of her father, in 1892, she and her mother moved to Ottoville, where she spent the remainder of her life. Her mother passed away in 1895.
She is survived by two brothers, John, of one and one-half miles east of Ottoville and Sylvestian, of New Auburn, Ohio. Three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.
11-13-1939
Henry Biedenharn
Burial Made At Ottoville
Henry Biedenharn Dies In Hospital
Henry H. Biedenharn, a former resident of Ottoville, passed away in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Monday after an illness of three months. He was seventy-four years of age.
Mr. Biedenharn operated a garage at Ottoville for a number of years before moving to Delphos in 1928. He came to Ottoville a number of years before moving to Delphos in 1928. He came to Ottoville from Cincinnati when a child and in 1890 he was married to Miss Catherine Kemper in that village, Mrs. Biedenharn passed away in 1937.
He is survived by six children; Mrs. Albert Wannemacher, of Ottoville; Edmund, of Ft. Jennings; Oscar, Lima; Alphonse, Kent; Gilbert, of Detroit; and Mrs. E. H. Willoughby, and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in St. John’s Church, Delphos Thursday morning at nine o’clock. Interment was made in the Ottoville parish cemetery.
William Klima
1-18-1939
Sophie Baken
Baken Rites At Ottoville
County Native Died In Toledo Wednesday
Last earthly rites for Mrs. Wardy Baken, of Toledo, former resident of Ottoville, were held Saturday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville.
Mrs. Baken was the former Miss Sophia Schneider of Ottoville. She passed away unexpectedly at her home in Toledo Wednesday night of last week following a heart attack. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider and was born on December 21, 1899. She resided in Ottoville until ten years ago when she moved to Toledo. She was thirty-nine years of age.
On June 8, 1930 she was married at Toledo to Wardy Baken who survives. She also leaves her parents; a step-daughter, Mrs. Grace Schneider, Toledo; three brothers, Leo, of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Gregory and Elmer Schneider, of Ottoville; and two sisters, Mrs. Eli Kruse, Elida; and Mrs. Robert Kiefer, Lima. A sister preceded her in death.
The remains were brought from Toledo and taken to the home of her parents until time for the services. Interment was made in the Ottoville parish cemetery.
1-18-1939
Frank Gmeiner
Frank Gmeiner Died Sunday In St. Petersburg
Prominent In County And Local Activities
A Good Citizen
Funeral Services Held Thursday Morning
Frank Gmeiner, a prominent and beloved citizen of Putnam County, was called to his eternal reward at a hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, Sunday afternoon at three-thirty. Word of his death was received in Ottawa by relatives and brought an expression of sadness from his untold number of friends throughout Putnam County.
Me. Gmeiner has spent the last several winters in the south, and became ill last fall shortly after his arrival in St. Petersburg. Complications and infirmities due to his advanced age were the cause of his departure.
Frank Gmeiner occupies an important place in the history of Putnam County. Coming from sturdy Austrian stock, he was a man of high character and high ideals. He was upstanding in every detail and faithful in every performance.
He was born on December 3, 1852, the son of Frank and Mary Gmeiner, and came to this country with his parents from Vorardelberg, Tyrol, Austria, when six years of age. The family located in Sandusky County, near Fremont, where they resided until the close of the Civil War, when the father purchased eighty acres of timber land in Monterey Township, Putnam County, northwest of Ottoville. He was eighty-six years of age.
In October 1875, when Frank Gmeiner was about twenty-three years of age, his father and mother both passed to their eternal home, leaving a family of six children. Frank was the oldest of the family and at his father’s request took his place at the head of the family and took charge of the farm, while a sister, fourteen years of age, immediately became the housekeeper for the orphan children.
Some several years later Frank Gmeiner moved to Ottoville where he and the late J. J. Miller and Andrew Kehres started a tile factory. He continued in that business for about six years and then disposed of his interests and went into partnership with William Gasser in the planing mill at Ottoville. He remained in that business for about seven years, after which he engaged in the real estate, loan and insurance business.
Early in life, Mr. Gmeiner displayed his ability as a leader and executive. He filled many positions of trust and responsibility in his township and county. At the age of twenty-two he was elected justice of the peace and served two terms. He was also called upon frequently to serve as and executor, administrator and guardian of estates. In 1902 he was elected recorder of Putnam County and held that position for a period of seven years.
Following his retirement from county office he continued to reside in Ottawa and engaged in various lines of activity. Interested in anything pertaining to the welfare of the county. During the last quarter century he did a considerable amount of land abstracting, bought and sold real estate, and continued in the legal capacity as administrator and guardian of many estates. His honesty and integrity were of the highest degree. In 1913 he was appointed a member of the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Putnam County and served in that capacity until the time of prohibition. He also served as councilman of Ottawa and on untold number of committees and commissions for local and county functions.
On June 7, 1893, Mr. Gmeiner was married to Miss Mary Mallifiski of New Washington, Ohio. This couple lived happily together until August 11, 1929, when Mrs. Gmeiner was called to her heavenly reward. No children were born to this union. Mr. Gmeiner was a faithful spouse, a kind and willing neighbor, a true friend. In politics he was a staunch democrat and was always interested in the principles of the party and its candidate.
He was a faithful member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ottawa and was also affiliated with the local council, Knights of Columbus, of which he was a charter member; the Catholic Knights of Ohio and the Sts. Peter and Paul aid Society.
The remains were brought to Ottawa early Wednesday morning and were taken to the Heringhaus and Pope Funeral Home.
He leaves to mourn their loss, two brothers and two sisters; Mrs. Mary Duvall, Burgettsville, Pa.; Mrs. Joseph Leatherman, of near Findlay; Leonard and George Gmeiner, Ottawa. He is also survived by a number of other relatives and scores of friends. A brother Gebhart, preceded him in death several years ago, and a brother and sister passed away in infancy.
Solemn funeral services were held in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Ottawa, Thursday morning at nine o’clock. Rev. Father Krull, the pastor, was celebrant of the Solemn High Mass, Father Vincent Mallifiski, a nephew, was deacon, and Father Walter Junk, was sub-deacon. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery in Ottoville.
1-27-1939
Edward Eickholt
Rites Held At Ottoville
Edward Eickholt Died Friday Evening
Edward Eickholt, retired farmer of near Ottoville, died at his home one and one-half miles north of Ottoville, Friday evening at eight o’clock. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on January 12th, and on Thursday of last week was stricken the second time, from which attack he failed to rally.
Mr. Eickholt was born northwest of Delphos on December 29, 1859, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eickholt. At the time of his death he was seventy-nine years of age.
He was untied in marriage to Miss Susan Moore in Tennessee. His wife preceded him in death on July 14th of last year.
He is survived by seven children; Dr. Charles Eickholt, Columbus; Edward, of Alberta, Canada; Dr John Eickholt, Toledo; George, of Columbus; Mrs. Marie Ebbeskotte, northwest of Ottoville; Frank, at home; and Henry, of Columbus. Sixteen grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville, Tuesday morning at nine o’clock. Rev. Sylvester Schnipke officiated. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.
2-6-1939
Frank Fortener
Rites Held At Ottoville
Frank Fortener Died At The Home Of Son
Frank Florian Fortener passed away at the home of his son Robert Fortener in Ottoville Monday morning at six o’clock. Mr. Fortener had been seriously ill for the past two weeks suffering from complications.
Mr. Fortener was born on August 26, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fortener. In 1892, he was married to Miss Magdalena Krebs, who preceded him in death in 1909. He was seventy-one years of age.
Mr. Fortener spent the greater part of his life as a resident of Delphos and had lived with his son in Ottoville for the last eight years. In addition to his son in Ottoville he leaves another son and three daughters; three brothers; three sisters, and eight grandchildren; Mrs. P. A. Scharf, of Cloverdale, is a sister.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. Interment was made in St. John’s Cemetery, Delphos.
3-26-1939
Alexander F. Wannemacher
Postmaster At Ottoville Died Sunday
Alex F. Wannemacher Well Known In County
Rites Wednesday
Submitted To Operation March Twentieth
Alex F. Wannemacher, postmaster of Ottoville, civic leader, and prominent resident of Putnam County, died in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Sunday evening at six o’clock. He was removed to the hospital on Wednesday, March 8th, and underwent a major operation on Monday of last week. His condition became critical on Wednesday of last week.
Mr. Wannemacher was a lifelong and respected citizen of Ottoville. He was born in that village on May 30, 1876, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wannemacher, and at the time of his death was sixty-two years, nine months and twenty-five days of age.
On August 17, 1911 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Jerwers, at Glandorf. The latter the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jerwers.
For a large number of years Mr. Wannemacher was a member of the Hardware firm of Charles Wannemacher and Sons in Ottoville. The business was dissolved in 1931. In 1934 Mr. Wannemacher was appointed postmaster of Ottoville and held that position at the time of his departure.
Mr. Wannemacher was active in community, county and civic affairs and was ready willing to promote those programs, which were for the good of the community and its people. He was an honest businessman, and performed his duties as postmaster in a public spirited manner and to the satisfaction of all its patrons.
He was a member of the Democratic Party and believed and worked for its principles for which that party stood. In all of his dealings he stood for honesty and fair play. He performed his duties openly and stood true to his convictions in matters pertaining to public matters.
Mr. and Mrs. Wannemacher were the parents of three daughters, Dorothy, who is on the High School faculty at Ottoville; Louise, a teacher in Calvert High School, Tiffin; and Julianna, office secretary at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Toledo. He also leaves the bereaved widow; three brothers, Joseph C., Lima; John A., Ottoville; Stephen P., also of Lima; a sisters, Miss Fannie Wannemacher, Ottoville. Two brothers preceded him in death.
He was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville and the St. Joseph’s Society of that parish. Funeral services were held in the church Wednesday morning at nine o’clock. Father Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.
4-1-1939
Anna Zahm
Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 10 a. m. Tuesday for Miss Anna Zahm, of 955 N. Elizabeth-st, who died early Saturday in St. Rita's hospital. The rites will be held at the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville with Rev. Father A. A. Sanderson, of Lima, officiating. Burial, with arrangements in charge of Cantwell mortuary, will be in St. Mary's cemetery at Ottoville.
Miss Zahm, who had been a patient at the hospital for four months, was visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph Vincke, of 955 N. Elizabeth-st, when she became ill. Previous to that time she had been a resident of Toledo for 25 years.
In addition to her sister, she is survived by a brother, Frank, of San Diego, Calif.
The body will remain at Cantwell mortuary until late Monday, when it will be removed to the Elizabeth-st residence where it will remain until time of services.
4-7-1939
John S. Kehres
Funeral services for John Kehres, 65, of Kalida, who died Wednesday in St. Rita’s Hospital, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s church in Kalida, with Rev. M. N. Menke in charge. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
He was born at Ottoville on March 6, 1874 to Charles and Mary C. Hug Kehres. He married Anna Helmkamp in Ottoville on June 6, 1894.
Kehres is survived by his widow and the following children: Alphonse, of Rising Sun; Mrs. Rudolph Smith, of Norwalk, Mrs. Rudolph Deitering, of Ottoville, Othmer and Richard, of Rising Sun, and Mary Jane and Emeline at home.
The body will be removed from the Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, to the family residence Thursday.
5-7-1939
Clarence Maag
Child Dies At Ottoville
Clarence Maag Called At Parents Home
Funeral services for Clarence Joseph Maag, five –year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Maag at one-half mile west of Ottoville, were held at eight-fifteen o’clock Wednesday morning in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville.
The child passed away at the home of his parents Sunday noon at twelve-thirty after an illness of ten days. His death came suddenly as it was generally believed he was recovering.
He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Julieanne and Dorothy; two brothers, Leo and Edward, all at home; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Klima, of Ottoville; and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Maag, of near Ottawa. The body was interred in Ottoville parish cemetery.
6-26-1939
Benedict Wannemacher (Infant)
8-8-1939
Margaret Kehres
8-20-1939
Margaret Miehls
Services For Mrs. Miehls
Well Known Ottoville Lady Called
Last rites for Mrs. Margaret Miehls, who passed away at her home in Ottoville Sunday afternoon at four o’clock, were held at the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville Thursday morning at nine o’clock. Mrs. Miehls had been ill for three months prior to her demise.
She was born at Dubuque, Iowa on June 9, 1857, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kieffer, and at the time of her death was eighty-two years, two months and eleven days of age.
When six years of age she accompanied her parents to Ohio and resided in New Riegel for several years before locating at Ottoville. She was married to George Miehls at Ottoville on May 30, 1881.
Her husband conducted a general store and also served as postmaster of Ottoville for several years. The family later moved to a farm east of Ottoville and returned to that village in 1911. Mr. Miehls passed away in 1931.
Mrs. Miehls was well known in Ottoville and Putnam County. She was a member of the Mother’s Society of the Ottoville parish and also the Catholic Ladies of Columbia.
Seven children survive. They are, Valentine Miehls, New York City; Ed Miehls, Lima; George Miehls, Detroit; Mrs. Henry Perrin, Mrs. Stephen Looser and Mrs. Andrew Eickholt, Ottoville; and Sister Mary Bonifas, of Our Lady of Pines convent, Fremont; surviving also are thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Kiefer, Swanton; and John Kiefer, Chesaning, Mich.; and one sister, Mrs. Conrad Krebs, Ottoville. Three brothers and three sisters have preceded Mrs. Miehls in death.
9-15-1939
Henry Tithoff
Henry Thithoff Died Friday
Diabetes Caused Death of Ottoville Man
Henry Thithoff, lifelong resident of Ottoville, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. G. H. Otte, in that village, Friday morning at nine-fifteen. Mr. Thithoff became ill in June of this year and in August was removed to St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, where he underwent an operation for a leg amputation. He was a patient in the hospital for five weeks before he was returned to Ottoville. He suffered from diabetes and hardening of the arteries.
Mr. Thithoff was born in Ottoville on February 6, 1884, the son of John and Mary Thithoff. For the past twenty years he operated “Heinie’s Inn” at Ottoville. He was fifty-nine years, seven months and nine days of age at the time of his demise.
He is survived by a brother, Jacob, of Delphos; two sisters, Mrs. August Lucius, Chesaning, Mich.; and Mrs. G. H. Otte, Ottoville; two half-sisters, Mrs. John Sanders, and Mrs. Frank J. Miller, Ottoville; and a half-brother, P. R. Thines, Delphos; and a step-sister, Mrs. Sylvester Sifert, Covington, Ky.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. The pastor, Rev. Henry Gerwert, officiated. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.
9-21-1939
Michael Altenburger (Infant)
9-25-1939
John Warnecke
Died Monday In Hospital
Rites For Mr. Warnecke Held At Ottoville
John Warnecke, highly respected farmer of near Ottoville, died at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Monday morning at seven-thirty. He was admitted to the hospital two weeks ago as a medical patient. Pneumonia was the immediate cause of death. In October of 1938 he suffered a stroke of paralysis and had been in failing health since that time.
Mr. Warnecke was born at Glandorf on May 6, 1868, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warnecke. When his death occurred he was seventy-one years of age.
On November 15, 1893, he was married to Miss Mary Eggeman at Ft. Jennings. Following their marriage the couple located on a farm near Ottoville and have resided at that place since that time.
Mr. Warnecke is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Harrison, Toledo; and Mrs. Martha Van Oss, East Liberty; four sons, Hubert, Fred, and Urban, Toledo; and Albert, at home. He also leaves five brothers and two sisters. They are, Ben, of Glandorf; Henry Warnecke, Mrs. Minnie Lucke, Mrs. Frank Dulle, and Henry Warnecke, all of Miller City; William, of Ft. Jennings; and Anthony and Charles, of near Delphos. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville Thursday morning at nine o’clock and burial was made in the parish cemetery.
11-8-1939
Elizabeth Kehres
Death Call Is Answered
Aged Ottoville Lady Dies After Operation
Miss Elizabeth Kehres, eighty, well known resident of Ottoville, died at one o’clock Wednesday morning in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, where she had been a patient for the past week. She suffered from complications for several years. Three years ago she submitted to an operation, which necessitated the amputation of a leg, and a week prior to her death the other leg was amputated when gangrene set in.
She was born on June 28, 1859, in New Riegel, Ohio, and at the age of two moved with her parents to a farm, one and one-half miles east of Ottoville. After the death of her father, in 1892, she and her mother moved to Ottoville, where she spent the remainder of her life. Her mother passed away in 1895.
She is survived by two brothers, John, of one and one-half miles east of Ottoville and Sylvestian, of New Auburn, Ohio. Three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.
11-13-1939
Henry Biedenharn
Burial Made At Ottoville
Henry Biedenharn Dies In Hospital
Henry H. Biedenharn, a former resident of Ottoville, passed away in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Monday after an illness of three months. He was seventy-four years of age.
Mr. Biedenharn operated a garage at Ottoville for a number of years before moving to Delphos in 1928. He came to Ottoville a number of years before moving to Delphos in 1928. He came to Ottoville from Cincinnati when a child and in 1890 he was married to Miss Catherine Kemper in that village, Mrs. Biedenharn passed away in 1937.
He is survived by six children; Mrs. Albert Wannemacher, of Ottoville; Edmund, of Ft. Jennings; Oscar, Lima; Alphonse, Kent; Gilbert, of Detroit; and Mrs. E. H. Willoughby, and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in St. John’s Church, Delphos Thursday morning at nine o’clock. Interment was made in the Ottoville parish cemetery.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
1949 - Ottoville Obits
1-8-1949
William Schneeg
William Schneeg Passed Away
Was Former Operator Of The Ottoville Theatre
William Schneeg, 81, of Ottoville, died in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Saturday, Mr. Schnneg was a retired manager of the Ottoville Theatre.
He was born November 26, 1867. His wife, Anna, died in 1943. Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, Miss Barbara Schneeg, Paul, Anton, and Gilbert Schneeg, all of Ottoville, Mrs. Cerville Baker, of New Orleans, La.; and Mrs. Loreen Brookhart, of Buckland.
Mr. Schnneg was a member of the Catholic Knights of Ohio and the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville where funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Rev. Henry Gerwert celebrated the requiem high mass and burial was made in the church cemetery.
3-2-1949
Agnes Brenner
Died After Long Illness
Rites For Agnes Brenner Saturday Morning
Mrs. Agnes Brenner, 67, lifelong resident of the Ft. Jennings and Ottoville communities, died in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Wednesday afternoon at 5:08 o’clock after a long illness. She has been a hospital patient for the last two weeks suffering from complications.
Mrs. Brenner was born at Ft. Jennings on July 16, 1881, the daughter of Fred and Margaret Heising. She was married to George Brenner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in that village on June 21, 1911, and he preceded her in death on July 31, 1942. She has resided in Ottoville the past four years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Sellet, Ottoville; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Runser, Bowling Green; Mrs. Albert Best, of Toledo; and Mrs. Frank Spieles, of Delphos; and two grandchildren.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and the C. L. of C., Alter Rosary Society and Sacred Heart League at Ft. Jennings.
Funeral services will be held in the Ottoville parish church on Saturday morning at nine o’clock and interment will be in St. Joseph’s parish cemetery at Ft. Jennings. The remains will be at the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home in Delphos until time for services.
4-1-1949
Bernadine Becker
4-1-1949
Bernadine Rayman
Lady Victim of Apoplexy
Mrs. Benjamin Rayman Is Buried At Ottoville
Mrs. Bernadine Rayman, 59, wife of Benjamin Rayman, Ottoville, died at 8 a. m. Friday in her home.
Born Feb. 8, 1890, on Kalida, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brinkman. She was married to Benjamin Rayman Jan. 19, 1910.
Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Ladonna Gerlack, Toledo; Mrs. Mary Ann Turnwald, Mrs. Wilferd Gerker and Mrs. Gilbert Liebrect, all of Ft Jennings, Mrs. John Metz, Lima; Mrs. Thomas Byrres and Mrs. Harold Brinkman, both of Ottoville and Doris Ann, at home, two sons, Aloysius and Edward, both of this community; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Martin, Delphos, and Mrs. Mary Nieder, Ft. Jennings
The body will be removed Friday evening from Kolkmeyer funeral home, Delphos, to the residence Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
4-6-1945
William Turnwald reburial
Pfc. William E. Turnwald
Funeral rites for Pfc. William E. Turnwald, World War II victim of the U. S. Army, will be held at 9:30 a. m. Thursday in the St John's Catholic Church at Delphos with burial in the church cemetery there.
The body will arrive in Delphos at 6:30 p. m Tuesday and will be at the Kolkmeyer funeral home until church services.
He was born west of Ottoville Sept. 26, 1925 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Turnwald
He was killed in action April 6, 1945 at Kassel, Germany, where he served in Co. H 272nd Infantry 69th Division. At the time of his induction he was employed with the Gramm Trailer Corp., of Delphos. His marriage to Betty Wollet, Delphos, took place June 24, 1944 at Camp Shelby, Miss.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here, the Eagles lodge at Delphos. Military rites will be conducted by the Ottoville Veteran of Foreign Wars. post.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Joyce Linn, his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Jerome Eickholt and Miss Betty Turnwald, of Ottoville; and three brothers, John, Sylvester and Leon Turnwald, all of the Ottoville community.
4-13-1949
Gerhard Otte
Passed Away At Ottoville
Gerhard Otte Sr., Victim Of Heart Attack
Gerhard H. Otte, Sr., lifelong resident of Ottoville and businessman of that village for many years, passed away at 10:30 Wednesday morning at his home the result of a heart attack. He had been ailing for a month prior to his death.
Mr. Otte was born at Ottoville on October 8, 1870, the son of Gerhard and Anna Otte, and was 78 years of age. He was married to Miss Barbar Tithof at Ottoville on April 16, 1906.
Mr. Otte operated a restaurant at Ottoville for more than 45 years, and for 12 years served as trustee of Monterey Township.
He is survived by his wife; eight children, Mrs. Marcille Boerger, Lima; Mrs. Euletta Weber, Detroit, Mich.; Gerhard Otte, Jr., Ottoville; Mrs. Margaret Metzger, Dayton; Elvira, Henry, Mary Ann and Betty Otte, at home. He also leaves two brothers, William, of Ottoville; and Leo Otte, of Toledo; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Rekart, of Ottoville and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Monday morning in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. Interment will be made in the parish cemetery. The remains were removed to the family residence from the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home in Delphos Thursday afternoon.
4-14-1949
Katherine Martin
Mrs. Martin Is Summoned
Aged Ottoville Resident Died Wednesday
Mrs. Katherine Martin, 86, widow of William H. Martin, died of a heart attack Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. at the home of her daughter W. J. Klima, in Ottoville.
A daughter of Henry and Gertrude Kersting, she was born at Ottoville on August 8, 1862. She was married to Mr. Martin at Ottoville in 1881, and he preceded her in death on December 2, 1930.
Mrs. Martin is survived by three children, George A. and Henry A. Martin, both of Delphos; and the daughter Mrs. Klima, of Ottoville; 24 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville, the Alter Rosary Society and Sacred Heart League.
Funeral services will be held in the Ottoville church Monday morning at nine o’clock. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. The remains will be removed from the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home in Delphos to the Klima residence Saturday afternoon.
1949
George Martin
George Martin Died Sunday
Native Of Ottoville Had Resided In Delphos
George E. Martin, native of Ottoville, died at his home in Delphos Sunday evening at 8:10 after a serious illness of a week. He had been in failing health for a year.
Mr. Martin, was born at Ottoville on May 27, 1889, the son of Joseph and Mary Martin and would have been 50 years of age this month. In 1938 he was married to Barbara Boberg, who survives.
He also leaves a stepson, Virgil Krebs, of Toledo; two grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters; Louis, James and Henry Martin, and Mrs. Rose Boberg, of Delphos, and Charles Martin, of Fremont.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Delphos with a nephew, Rev. James Martin, assisted by Rev. Cecil Gruber, officiating. Burial was made in Walnut Grove Cemetery east of Delphos.
4-18-1949
Frank A. Miller
5-21-1949
Ferdinand Krebs
Ferdinand Krebs, 73, retired employee of the New Delphos Manufacturing Co., died at his home at 5 p.m. Saturday following an illness of one week.
Krebs was born in Ottoville and resided in this area all of his life. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Ohio, the St. Joseph’s Society and Sacred Heart League of St. John’s Catholic Church.
In addition to his widow Josephine, he is survived by one brother, Jacob Krebs, Lima; and two sisters, Mrs. Adeline Horstman, Battle Creek, Mich.; and Miss Veronica Krebs, Glendale, Calif.
Services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken from the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home to the residence Sunday morning.
5-24-1949
Thomas Von Kaenel
Ottoville Child Drowned In Quarry Near Village Tuesday
Tommy Von Kaenel Fell Into Pool
About 10 Feet Deep
Funeral Friday Morning At Ottoville
The Ottoville community was shocked Tuesday afternoon when word circulated that Thomas Burke Von Kaenel, three-year-old son of School Superintendent and Mrs. Harry Von Kaenel had drowned in the quarry pool at the northwest edge of that village.
The child and his brother, David, five, and Phillip Odenweller, four, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Odenweller, had been playing near the Von Kaenel home only a short period before the tragedy. Parents of the children stated after the tragedy that the children never played around the quarry but apparently had wandered to the site Tuesday afternoon.
According to David and Phillip the boys were walking along the quarry when Tommy slipped along the bank and fell about 15 feet to the surface of the water, which was about 10 feet deep. They ran to the Odenweller home when they informed Mrs. Odenweller of what happened. She summoned aid and within a few minutes a number of persons gathered at the pool in an effort to bring up the body of the child, which could be seen through the clear water at the bottom of the pool.
The body was brought to the surface 20 minutes later by Louis Weber, junior high school student who dived into the water.
Delphos fireman rushed to Ottoville with the department’s resuscitator, and a Ft. Jennings Physician with several Ottoville citizens worked with the child several hours in effort to stimulate life in the young body. Dr. J. R. Echelbarger returned a verdict of accidental death.
Tommy was born in Ottoville on February 16, 1946, and in addition to his parents, leaves two sisters, Ann, 13, and Carol, 7; and four brothers, John, 11, Robert, 9, Harry, Jr., 8, and David, 5, and his paternal grandfather, John Von Kaenel, of Marion.
The body was removed to the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home in Delphos in preparation for burial and has been returned to the family residence in Ottoville.
Father Robert Von Kaenel, brother of Supt. Von Kaenel, will officiate at the funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville Friday morning at nine o’clock. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, at Ottoville.
5-28-1949
Frank Studenka (Reburial)
Reburial services for Pfc. Frank Studenka, Jr., of near Muntanna, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Leo Frye will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Pvt. Studenka, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, died at Normandy June 9, 1944, of wounds received in action. He was born November 2, 1907, in Czechoslovakia and had been a resident of near Muntanna since coming to America.
Surviving are his father, Frank, Sr.; and five brothers, Joseph, of Flint, Mich.; John and Charles, of near Muntanna, Louis and Stephen, of Delphos; and one sister, Mrs. Anna Youtsey, Muntanna.
The body will arrive in Van Wert at 12:07 a.m. Thursday and will remain at the Kolkmeyer funeral home, Delphos, until time of services. The Jacob Smith post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ottoville, will be in charge of services at the cemetery.
6-10-1949
Albert Greulich
Died After Long Illness
Albert Greulich, Ottoville, Died Friday
Albert W. Greulich, 54, died at his home in Ottoville Friday forenoon at 11:50 after an illness of one and one-half years. He had been in serious condition for several months.
Mr. Greulich was born in Frank, Ohio, on April 8, 1895, the son of William F. and Catherine Greulich, but had resided in the Ottoville community practically all his life. He is survived by six brothers and sisters, Carl and Felix Greulich, and Mrs. Henry Spencer, all of Ottoville; Victor and Roman Greulich, of Delphos; and Otto Greulich, of Van Wert.
The deceased was a veteran of World War I during which time he served with the 16th Infantry, 1st Division, and was a member of the V.F.W. of Ottoville and the Immaculate Conception Church of that village. Prior to his recent illness he was employed in Lima.
Funeral services were held in the Ottoville Catholic Church Monday morning at nine o’clock. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
7-2-1949
Chesaning Man Taken By Death
Was Packing Plant Worker
Chesaning -- John Gasser, 58, Chesaning resident for 27 years, died Saturday at his home after a long illness.
The funeral will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. J. F. Grinzinger will officiate with burial in Chesaning Mt. Calvary cemetery. Friends will meet at the home at 8 p.m. Monday to recite the Rosary.
Born March 17, 1891, in Ottoville, O., he married Miss Elizabeth Neitling there in 1916. They came here in 1922. Mr. Gasser was employed at the Peet Packing Co. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Hope Church and its Holy Name Society.
He leaves his wife, four sons and two daughters; Harold, Ervan and Clarence of Chesaning, Wilbert of Maple Grove, Mrs. Alfreda Hemgesberg of Maple Grove, and Patricia Ann at home; four brothers and three sisters, all of Ottoville, eight grandchildren. Arrangements are by Walker Funeral Home.
7-22-1949
Mary Van Oss
Mrs. Van Oss Died Friday
Funeral Held Tuesday In Ottoville Church
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Van Oss, 72, lifelong resident of the Ottoville community died Friday morning at 6:55 in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, as the result of complications. She had been ill and in serious condition for a week preceding her demise.
Mrs. Van Oss was born at Ottoville on February 23, 1877, the daughter of Christian and Mary Schmersal, and had resided all of her life in Putnam County. She was married to George Van Oss on April 20, 1904. The couple had no children.
Surviving are the husband; a sister, Mrs. Anna Scharf, Monroeville, Ind.; and two brothers, John Schmersal, of Lima; and Joseph Schmersal, of west of Glandorf. Two brothers, William and Henry Schmersal preceded her in death.
Mrs. Van Oss was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and the Alter Society of that parish. Funeral services were held in the Ottoville church Tuesday morning at nine o’clock and interment was made in the church cemetery.
7-14-1949
Harry Niedecken
8-29-1949
Gilbert C. Wannemacher
Gilbert C. Wannemacher, 46, died unexpectedly last night of a heart attack while on his job as a janitor at the University of Toledo. His body was found in a classroom chair, Capt. William Reichard of the rescue squad reported. He lived at 553 Spencer St.
Born in Ottoville, O., Mr. Wannemacher lived her 32 years, all of the time on the South Side. Before being employed at the university, he worked in the plating department of the Toledo Scale Company.
Survivors include mother, Mrs. Clara E. Wannemacher; brothers, Russell F. and Richard L., and sister, Mrs. W. C. Wright, all of Toledo.
Services will be Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the James Coyle & Son Mortuary and at 9 a.m. in St. James Church. Burial will be made in Calvary Cemetery.
9-5-1949
Susanna Plescher
Mrs. Susana T. Plescher, 48, died unexpectedly at 5 a. m. Monday at her home near here of a heart attack.
Mrs. Plescher was born December 16, 1901, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bohn, of Ottoville, who survive. She was married to John A. Plescher January 28, 1925.
In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by three daughters, Rita and Mary, at home, and Mrs. Lewis Calvelage, Delphos; two sons, Arthur and Robert, at home; two brothers, Joseph Bohn, Ottoville; and Sylvester, Toledo; two sisters, Mrs. Gephart Gasser and Mrs. Benjamin Honingford, both of Ottoville.
The body will be removed from the Kolkmeyer funeral home, Delphos, to the residence to remain until services. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 a. m. Thursday in the Immaculate Conception church with the Rev. Henry Gerwert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
9-17-1949
William Bendele
William Bendele, 67, Columbus Grove, cued at 2 p. m. Saturday in St. Rita's hospital, following a four-month illness.
Mr. Bendele was born Sept. 21, 1881, in Ottoville, and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic church in Kalida and the Holy Name society of the church. His wife, Elizabeth Lehmkuhle Bendele, died in 1922.
Surviving are two sons, Silvarious, Brooklyn, Mich., and Jerome, Route 1, Columbus Grove; four daughters, Mrs. Barbara Sroufe, Addison, Mich.; Mrs. Selesta Dunn, Ottawa; Mrs. Rita Slant, Delphos, and Mrs. Agnes Nomina, Route 3, Delphos; 33 grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph Bendele, Delphos; Martin, Ottoville, and Charles,
Decatur, Ind ; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Miller, Columbus Grove, Mrs. Otto Holdgreve, Delphos, and Mrs. Mary Grubenhoff, Washington.
Arrangements, in charge of Harris funeral home, Columbus Grove, are incomplete.
9-18-1949
Peter Gergen
Burial Made At Ottoville
Peter Gergen, 84, Died Early Sunday
Peter Gergen, 84, lifelong resident of near Ottoville, died at his home northeast of Ottoville at 2:10 a.m. Sunday. Death was attributed to heart disease.
Last rites were held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mr. Gergen was born in Jackson Township on July 10, 1865. He married Minnie Grote on April 26, 1901, at Ft. Jennings, and she survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leo Hoehn, of Lima; and Mrs. Sylvester Hoehn, at home; three sisters, Misses Anna and Susanna Gergen and Mrs. Margaret Liebrecht, all of Ottoville.
Mr. Gergen was a member of the Immaculate Conception church and of the St. Joseph’s Society of the church.
12-10-1949
Paul Schneeg
Rites Held At Ottoville
Paul Schneeg Died After Two Week Illness
Paul Schneeg, 67, died in his home at Ottoville at 1:20 p.m. Saturday following a two-week illness.
He was a lifetime resident of Ottoville. He was born there on August 16, 1882. Surviving are a brother, Anthony, and two sisters, Miss Barbara Schneeg and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, all of Ottoville.
Funeral rites were held in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Rev. Leo J. Frye celebrated the requiem high mass. Burial was in the church cemetery.
12-13-1949
Louise Schlagbaum
Schlagbaum Rites Friday
Ottoville Woman Died at Her Home Tuesday
Mrs. Louise Schlagbaum, 75, died at her home one-half mile east of Ottoville at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday following a year’s illness.
Funeral services will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville at 9 a.m. Friday morning and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Schlagbaum was born on September 28, 1874. She married William Schlagbaum and he died on February 9, 1945. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and of the Alter Society.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. E. C. Murray, of Lima; Mrs. H. W. German, Delphos; Mrs. O. H. Ulrich, ft. Wayne, Ind.; and Agnes, at home; three sons, Alphonse, at home; Walter, Delphos; and George, Dayton; sister, Mrs. Anna Utrup, near Ottoville, a half-sister, Mrs. Matt Vondran, and a half-brother, Walter Kehres, both of Perry, Oklahoma.
12-18-1949
Michael Obringer
Died Sunday at Son’s Home
Michael Obringer Services Held at Ottoville
Michael E. Obringer, well known resident of the Ottoville community, died at the home of his son, John, in Monroeville, Sunday afternoon at 4:30. He had been in failing health for several years suffering from complications and was seriously ill for two months.
Mr. Obringer was born in Fremont on December 15, 1860, a son of John and Elizabeth Obringer. His death occurred three days before his 89th birthday.
He came to this county in his youth and had engaged in farming until he moved to Ottoville about 20 years ago. He was married to Anna Kramer at Ottoville on May 26, 1891.
He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Edward Stallkamp, of Norwalk; Mrs. Frank Friedman, of Canton; Mrs. Arnold Lauer, of Ottawa; and Mrs. Martin Hofacker, of Monroeville; three sons, Carl, of Piqua; John, of Monroeville; and Orville Obringer, of Casstown, Ohio; a brother, John Obringer, of Delphos; a sister, Mrs. Charles Weber, of near Ottoville; 37 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville Wednesday morning at 10:30. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
12-17-1949
James Eickholt
Ottoville Child Dies of Injuries
James Eickholt Rites Set Monday
James Eickholt, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Eickholt Ottoville, died at 2:48 a. m. Saturday in St. Rita's hospital from injuries received in an auto accident Thursday afternoon.
The child received a head injury, fractured pelvis and possible internal injuries when he ran from the Qttoville school playground into the side of a milk truck moving along Church St.
The truck was operated by Hubert Altenberger of near Ottoville.
His death marked the 13th accident fatality for Putnam-co in 1949.
He was in the second grade. His father, Lawrence, is manager of the Ottoville Heating and Plumbing Co.
In addition to his parents, surviving are two sisters, Marie, 2, and Kathryn, 10 months; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Horstman, near Ft. Jennings, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Eickholt, also of near Ft. Jennings.
An angel mass will be sung at 9:30 a. m. Monday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic church, Ottoville, with burial in the church cemetery. The body to be removed late Saturday afternoon from Kolkmeyer funeral home, Delphos, to the residence in Ottoville.
William Schneeg
William Schneeg Passed Away
Was Former Operator Of The Ottoville Theatre
William Schneeg, 81, of Ottoville, died in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Saturday, Mr. Schnneg was a retired manager of the Ottoville Theatre.
He was born November 26, 1867. His wife, Anna, died in 1943. Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, Miss Barbara Schneeg, Paul, Anton, and Gilbert Schneeg, all of Ottoville, Mrs. Cerville Baker, of New Orleans, La.; and Mrs. Loreen Brookhart, of Buckland.
Mr. Schnneg was a member of the Catholic Knights of Ohio and the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville where funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Rev. Henry Gerwert celebrated the requiem high mass and burial was made in the church cemetery.
3-2-1949
Agnes Brenner
Died After Long Illness
Rites For Agnes Brenner Saturday Morning
Mrs. Agnes Brenner, 67, lifelong resident of the Ft. Jennings and Ottoville communities, died in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Wednesday afternoon at 5:08 o’clock after a long illness. She has been a hospital patient for the last two weeks suffering from complications.
Mrs. Brenner was born at Ft. Jennings on July 16, 1881, the daughter of Fred and Margaret Heising. She was married to George Brenner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in that village on June 21, 1911, and he preceded her in death on July 31, 1942. She has resided in Ottoville the past four years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Sellet, Ottoville; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Runser, Bowling Green; Mrs. Albert Best, of Toledo; and Mrs. Frank Spieles, of Delphos; and two grandchildren.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and the C. L. of C., Alter Rosary Society and Sacred Heart League at Ft. Jennings.
Funeral services will be held in the Ottoville parish church on Saturday morning at nine o’clock and interment will be in St. Joseph’s parish cemetery at Ft. Jennings. The remains will be at the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home in Delphos until time for services.
4-1-1949
Bernadine Becker
4-1-1949
Bernadine Rayman
Lady Victim of Apoplexy
Mrs. Benjamin Rayman Is Buried At Ottoville
Mrs. Bernadine Rayman, 59, wife of Benjamin Rayman, Ottoville, died at 8 a. m. Friday in her home.
Born Feb. 8, 1890, on Kalida, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brinkman. She was married to Benjamin Rayman Jan. 19, 1910.
Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Ladonna Gerlack, Toledo; Mrs. Mary Ann Turnwald, Mrs. Wilferd Gerker and Mrs. Gilbert Liebrect, all of Ft Jennings, Mrs. John Metz, Lima; Mrs. Thomas Byrres and Mrs. Harold Brinkman, both of Ottoville and Doris Ann, at home, two sons, Aloysius and Edward, both of this community; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Martin, Delphos, and Mrs. Mary Nieder, Ft. Jennings
The body will be removed Friday evening from Kolkmeyer funeral home, Delphos, to the residence Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
4-6-1945
William Turnwald reburial
Pfc. William E. Turnwald
Funeral rites for Pfc. William E. Turnwald, World War II victim of the U. S. Army, will be held at 9:30 a. m. Thursday in the St John's Catholic Church at Delphos with burial in the church cemetery there.
The body will arrive in Delphos at 6:30 p. m Tuesday and will be at the Kolkmeyer funeral home until church services.
He was born west of Ottoville Sept. 26, 1925 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Turnwald
He was killed in action April 6, 1945 at Kassel, Germany, where he served in Co. H 272nd Infantry 69th Division. At the time of his induction he was employed with the Gramm Trailer Corp., of Delphos. His marriage to Betty Wollet, Delphos, took place June 24, 1944 at Camp Shelby, Miss.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here, the Eagles lodge at Delphos. Military rites will be conducted by the Ottoville Veteran of Foreign Wars. post.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Joyce Linn, his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Jerome Eickholt and Miss Betty Turnwald, of Ottoville; and three brothers, John, Sylvester and Leon Turnwald, all of the Ottoville community.
4-13-1949
Gerhard Otte
Passed Away At Ottoville
Gerhard Otte Sr., Victim Of Heart Attack
Gerhard H. Otte, Sr., lifelong resident of Ottoville and businessman of that village for many years, passed away at 10:30 Wednesday morning at his home the result of a heart attack. He had been ailing for a month prior to his death.
Mr. Otte was born at Ottoville on October 8, 1870, the son of Gerhard and Anna Otte, and was 78 years of age. He was married to Miss Barbar Tithof at Ottoville on April 16, 1906.
Mr. Otte operated a restaurant at Ottoville for more than 45 years, and for 12 years served as trustee of Monterey Township.
He is survived by his wife; eight children, Mrs. Marcille Boerger, Lima; Mrs. Euletta Weber, Detroit, Mich.; Gerhard Otte, Jr., Ottoville; Mrs. Margaret Metzger, Dayton; Elvira, Henry, Mary Ann and Betty Otte, at home. He also leaves two brothers, William, of Ottoville; and Leo Otte, of Toledo; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Rekart, of Ottoville and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Monday morning in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. Interment will be made in the parish cemetery. The remains were removed to the family residence from the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home in Delphos Thursday afternoon.
4-14-1949
Katherine Martin
Mrs. Martin Is Summoned
Aged Ottoville Resident Died Wednesday
Mrs. Katherine Martin, 86, widow of William H. Martin, died of a heart attack Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. at the home of her daughter W. J. Klima, in Ottoville.
A daughter of Henry and Gertrude Kersting, she was born at Ottoville on August 8, 1862. She was married to Mr. Martin at Ottoville in 1881, and he preceded her in death on December 2, 1930.
Mrs. Martin is survived by three children, George A. and Henry A. Martin, both of Delphos; and the daughter Mrs. Klima, of Ottoville; 24 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville, the Alter Rosary Society and Sacred Heart League.
Funeral services will be held in the Ottoville church Monday morning at nine o’clock. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. The remains will be removed from the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home in Delphos to the Klima residence Saturday afternoon.
1949
George Martin
George Martin Died Sunday
Native Of Ottoville Had Resided In Delphos
George E. Martin, native of Ottoville, died at his home in Delphos Sunday evening at 8:10 after a serious illness of a week. He had been in failing health for a year.
Mr. Martin, was born at Ottoville on May 27, 1889, the son of Joseph and Mary Martin and would have been 50 years of age this month. In 1938 he was married to Barbara Boberg, who survives.
He also leaves a stepson, Virgil Krebs, of Toledo; two grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters; Louis, James and Henry Martin, and Mrs. Rose Boberg, of Delphos, and Charles Martin, of Fremont.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Delphos with a nephew, Rev. James Martin, assisted by Rev. Cecil Gruber, officiating. Burial was made in Walnut Grove Cemetery east of Delphos.
4-18-1949
Frank A. Miller
5-21-1949
Ferdinand Krebs
Ferdinand Krebs, 73, retired employee of the New Delphos Manufacturing Co., died at his home at 5 p.m. Saturday following an illness of one week.
Krebs was born in Ottoville and resided in this area all of his life. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Ohio, the St. Joseph’s Society and Sacred Heart League of St. John’s Catholic Church.
In addition to his widow Josephine, he is survived by one brother, Jacob Krebs, Lima; and two sisters, Mrs. Adeline Horstman, Battle Creek, Mich.; and Miss Veronica Krebs, Glendale, Calif.
Services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken from the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home to the residence Sunday morning.
5-24-1949
Thomas Von Kaenel
Ottoville Child Drowned In Quarry Near Village Tuesday
Tommy Von Kaenel Fell Into Pool
About 10 Feet Deep
Funeral Friday Morning At Ottoville
The Ottoville community was shocked Tuesday afternoon when word circulated that Thomas Burke Von Kaenel, three-year-old son of School Superintendent and Mrs. Harry Von Kaenel had drowned in the quarry pool at the northwest edge of that village.
The child and his brother, David, five, and Phillip Odenweller, four, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Odenweller, had been playing near the Von Kaenel home only a short period before the tragedy. Parents of the children stated after the tragedy that the children never played around the quarry but apparently had wandered to the site Tuesday afternoon.
According to David and Phillip the boys were walking along the quarry when Tommy slipped along the bank and fell about 15 feet to the surface of the water, which was about 10 feet deep. They ran to the Odenweller home when they informed Mrs. Odenweller of what happened. She summoned aid and within a few minutes a number of persons gathered at the pool in an effort to bring up the body of the child, which could be seen through the clear water at the bottom of the pool.
The body was brought to the surface 20 minutes later by Louis Weber, junior high school student who dived into the water.
Delphos fireman rushed to Ottoville with the department’s resuscitator, and a Ft. Jennings Physician with several Ottoville citizens worked with the child several hours in effort to stimulate life in the young body. Dr. J. R. Echelbarger returned a verdict of accidental death.
Tommy was born in Ottoville on February 16, 1946, and in addition to his parents, leaves two sisters, Ann, 13, and Carol, 7; and four brothers, John, 11, Robert, 9, Harry, Jr., 8, and David, 5, and his paternal grandfather, John Von Kaenel, of Marion.
The body was removed to the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home in Delphos in preparation for burial and has been returned to the family residence in Ottoville.
Father Robert Von Kaenel, brother of Supt. Von Kaenel, will officiate at the funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville Friday morning at nine o’clock. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, at Ottoville.
5-28-1949
Frank Studenka (Reburial)
Reburial services for Pfc. Frank Studenka, Jr., of near Muntanna, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Leo Frye will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Pvt. Studenka, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, died at Normandy June 9, 1944, of wounds received in action. He was born November 2, 1907, in Czechoslovakia and had been a resident of near Muntanna since coming to America.
Surviving are his father, Frank, Sr.; and five brothers, Joseph, of Flint, Mich.; John and Charles, of near Muntanna, Louis and Stephen, of Delphos; and one sister, Mrs. Anna Youtsey, Muntanna.
The body will arrive in Van Wert at 12:07 a.m. Thursday and will remain at the Kolkmeyer funeral home, Delphos, until time of services. The Jacob Smith post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ottoville, will be in charge of services at the cemetery.
6-10-1949
Albert Greulich
Died After Long Illness
Albert Greulich, Ottoville, Died Friday
Albert W. Greulich, 54, died at his home in Ottoville Friday forenoon at 11:50 after an illness of one and one-half years. He had been in serious condition for several months.
Mr. Greulich was born in Frank, Ohio, on April 8, 1895, the son of William F. and Catherine Greulich, but had resided in the Ottoville community practically all his life. He is survived by six brothers and sisters, Carl and Felix Greulich, and Mrs. Henry Spencer, all of Ottoville; Victor and Roman Greulich, of Delphos; and Otto Greulich, of Van Wert.
The deceased was a veteran of World War I during which time he served with the 16th Infantry, 1st Division, and was a member of the V.F.W. of Ottoville and the Immaculate Conception Church of that village. Prior to his recent illness he was employed in Lima.
Funeral services were held in the Ottoville Catholic Church Monday morning at nine o’clock. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
7-2-1949
Chesaning Man Taken By Death
Was Packing Plant Worker
Chesaning -- John Gasser, 58, Chesaning resident for 27 years, died Saturday at his home after a long illness.
The funeral will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. J. F. Grinzinger will officiate with burial in Chesaning Mt. Calvary cemetery. Friends will meet at the home at 8 p.m. Monday to recite the Rosary.
Born March 17, 1891, in Ottoville, O., he married Miss Elizabeth Neitling there in 1916. They came here in 1922. Mr. Gasser was employed at the Peet Packing Co. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Hope Church and its Holy Name Society.
He leaves his wife, four sons and two daughters; Harold, Ervan and Clarence of Chesaning, Wilbert of Maple Grove, Mrs. Alfreda Hemgesberg of Maple Grove, and Patricia Ann at home; four brothers and three sisters, all of Ottoville, eight grandchildren. Arrangements are by Walker Funeral Home.
7-22-1949
Mary Van Oss
Mrs. Van Oss Died Friday
Funeral Held Tuesday In Ottoville Church
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Van Oss, 72, lifelong resident of the Ottoville community died Friday morning at 6:55 in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, as the result of complications. She had been ill and in serious condition for a week preceding her demise.
Mrs. Van Oss was born at Ottoville on February 23, 1877, the daughter of Christian and Mary Schmersal, and had resided all of her life in Putnam County. She was married to George Van Oss on April 20, 1904. The couple had no children.
Surviving are the husband; a sister, Mrs. Anna Scharf, Monroeville, Ind.; and two brothers, John Schmersal, of Lima; and Joseph Schmersal, of west of Glandorf. Two brothers, William and Henry Schmersal preceded her in death.
Mrs. Van Oss was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and the Alter Society of that parish. Funeral services were held in the Ottoville church Tuesday morning at nine o’clock and interment was made in the church cemetery.
7-14-1949
Harry Niedecken
8-29-1949
Gilbert C. Wannemacher
Gilbert C. Wannemacher, 46, died unexpectedly last night of a heart attack while on his job as a janitor at the University of Toledo. His body was found in a classroom chair, Capt. William Reichard of the rescue squad reported. He lived at 553 Spencer St.
Born in Ottoville, O., Mr. Wannemacher lived her 32 years, all of the time on the South Side. Before being employed at the university, he worked in the plating department of the Toledo Scale Company.
Survivors include mother, Mrs. Clara E. Wannemacher; brothers, Russell F. and Richard L., and sister, Mrs. W. C. Wright, all of Toledo.
Services will be Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the James Coyle & Son Mortuary and at 9 a.m. in St. James Church. Burial will be made in Calvary Cemetery.
9-5-1949
Susanna Plescher
Mrs. Susana T. Plescher, 48, died unexpectedly at 5 a. m. Monday at her home near here of a heart attack.
Mrs. Plescher was born December 16, 1901, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bohn, of Ottoville, who survive. She was married to John A. Plescher January 28, 1925.
In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by three daughters, Rita and Mary, at home, and Mrs. Lewis Calvelage, Delphos; two sons, Arthur and Robert, at home; two brothers, Joseph Bohn, Ottoville; and Sylvester, Toledo; two sisters, Mrs. Gephart Gasser and Mrs. Benjamin Honingford, both of Ottoville.
The body will be removed from the Kolkmeyer funeral home, Delphos, to the residence to remain until services. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 a. m. Thursday in the Immaculate Conception church with the Rev. Henry Gerwert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
9-17-1949
William Bendele
William Bendele, 67, Columbus Grove, cued at 2 p. m. Saturday in St. Rita's hospital, following a four-month illness.
Mr. Bendele was born Sept. 21, 1881, in Ottoville, and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic church in Kalida and the Holy Name society of the church. His wife, Elizabeth Lehmkuhle Bendele, died in 1922.
Surviving are two sons, Silvarious, Brooklyn, Mich., and Jerome, Route 1, Columbus Grove; four daughters, Mrs. Barbara Sroufe, Addison, Mich.; Mrs. Selesta Dunn, Ottawa; Mrs. Rita Slant, Delphos, and Mrs. Agnes Nomina, Route 3, Delphos; 33 grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph Bendele, Delphos; Martin, Ottoville, and Charles,
Decatur, Ind ; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Miller, Columbus Grove, Mrs. Otto Holdgreve, Delphos, and Mrs. Mary Grubenhoff, Washington.
Arrangements, in charge of Harris funeral home, Columbus Grove, are incomplete.
9-18-1949
Peter Gergen
Burial Made At Ottoville
Peter Gergen, 84, Died Early Sunday
Peter Gergen, 84, lifelong resident of near Ottoville, died at his home northeast of Ottoville at 2:10 a.m. Sunday. Death was attributed to heart disease.
Last rites were held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mr. Gergen was born in Jackson Township on July 10, 1865. He married Minnie Grote on April 26, 1901, at Ft. Jennings, and she survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leo Hoehn, of Lima; and Mrs. Sylvester Hoehn, at home; three sisters, Misses Anna and Susanna Gergen and Mrs. Margaret Liebrecht, all of Ottoville.
Mr. Gergen was a member of the Immaculate Conception church and of the St. Joseph’s Society of the church.
12-10-1949
Paul Schneeg
Rites Held At Ottoville
Paul Schneeg Died After Two Week Illness
Paul Schneeg, 67, died in his home at Ottoville at 1:20 p.m. Saturday following a two-week illness.
He was a lifetime resident of Ottoville. He was born there on August 16, 1882. Surviving are a brother, Anthony, and two sisters, Miss Barbara Schneeg and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, all of Ottoville.
Funeral rites were held in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Rev. Leo J. Frye celebrated the requiem high mass. Burial was in the church cemetery.
12-13-1949
Louise Schlagbaum
Schlagbaum Rites Friday
Ottoville Woman Died at Her Home Tuesday
Mrs. Louise Schlagbaum, 75, died at her home one-half mile east of Ottoville at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday following a year’s illness.
Funeral services will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville at 9 a.m. Friday morning and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Schlagbaum was born on September 28, 1874. She married William Schlagbaum and he died on February 9, 1945. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and of the Alter Society.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. E. C. Murray, of Lima; Mrs. H. W. German, Delphos; Mrs. O. H. Ulrich, ft. Wayne, Ind.; and Agnes, at home; three sons, Alphonse, at home; Walter, Delphos; and George, Dayton; sister, Mrs. Anna Utrup, near Ottoville, a half-sister, Mrs. Matt Vondran, and a half-brother, Walter Kehres, both of Perry, Oklahoma.
12-18-1949
Michael Obringer
Died Sunday at Son’s Home
Michael Obringer Services Held at Ottoville
Michael E. Obringer, well known resident of the Ottoville community, died at the home of his son, John, in Monroeville, Sunday afternoon at 4:30. He had been in failing health for several years suffering from complications and was seriously ill for two months.
Mr. Obringer was born in Fremont on December 15, 1860, a son of John and Elizabeth Obringer. His death occurred three days before his 89th birthday.
He came to this county in his youth and had engaged in farming until he moved to Ottoville about 20 years ago. He was married to Anna Kramer at Ottoville on May 26, 1891.
He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Edward Stallkamp, of Norwalk; Mrs. Frank Friedman, of Canton; Mrs. Arnold Lauer, of Ottawa; and Mrs. Martin Hofacker, of Monroeville; three sons, Carl, of Piqua; John, of Monroeville; and Orville Obringer, of Casstown, Ohio; a brother, John Obringer, of Delphos; a sister, Mrs. Charles Weber, of near Ottoville; 37 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville Wednesday morning at 10:30. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
12-17-1949
James Eickholt
Ottoville Child Dies of Injuries
James Eickholt Rites Set Monday
James Eickholt, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Eickholt Ottoville, died at 2:48 a. m. Saturday in St. Rita's hospital from injuries received in an auto accident Thursday afternoon.
The child received a head injury, fractured pelvis and possible internal injuries when he ran from the Qttoville school playground into the side of a milk truck moving along Church St.
The truck was operated by Hubert Altenberger of near Ottoville.
His death marked the 13th accident fatality for Putnam-co in 1949.
He was in the second grade. His father, Lawrence, is manager of the Ottoville Heating and Plumbing Co.
In addition to his parents, surviving are two sisters, Marie, 2, and Kathryn, 10 months; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Horstman, near Ft. Jennings, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Eickholt, also of near Ft. Jennings.
An angel mass will be sung at 9:30 a. m. Monday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic church, Ottoville, with burial in the church cemetery. The body to be removed late Saturday afternoon from Kolkmeyer funeral home, Delphos, to the residence in Ottoville.
1948 - Ottoville Obits
1-21-1948
Emma Wannemacher
Aged Woman Buried Saturday
Emma Wannemacher Died Wednesday Night
Funeral services were held Saturday morning in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville for Mrs. Emma Wannemacher, 83, wife of Henry Wannemacher, who died Wednesday night in her home as the result of complication and infirmities.
Mrs. Wannemacher was born at Delphos on October 28, 1865, the daughter of John and Mary Kalt. She was married to Mr. Wannemacher in 1882, and the couple observed their 65th wedding anniversary last year.
She is survived by her husband: twelve children, Mrs. Adolph Lauer, of Detroit; Mrs. George Fierstos and A. J. Wannemacher, of Wabash, Ind.; Mrs. Bernard Ricker, and Othmer Wannemacher, both of Delphos; Mrs. Ray Baxter, of Van Wert; Ralph and Edwin Wannemacher, of Ottoville; Gilbert, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Ralph, of Wauseon; and William Wannemacher, of Bakerfield, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Mayme Imber, of Delphos; two brothers, Frank, of Delphos; and John Kalt, of Harrod; 34 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Rev. Henry Gerwert, pastor of the Ottoville parish, officiated at the last rites and burial was made in the church cemetery.
2-7-1948
Mary Ruen
Final Rites Ay Ottoville
Mrs. Henry Ruen Passed Away Saturday
Mrs. Mary Ruen, wife of Henry Ruen, passed away early Saturday morning at her home in Ottoville, following a stroke suffered Friday afternoon. She was seventy-six years of age.
She is survived by her husband, three sons, William, of Ottoville; Anthony, Continental; and Albert, of Ottoville; five daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Falke and Mrs. Frank Mesker, of Delphos; Mrs. Fred Brinkman, of Lima; Mrs. Harry Wolke, of Cleveland; and Mrs. George King, of Ottoville; 33 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren survive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville, of which she was a member. She was also a member of the Alter Rosary Society of the church. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, at Ottoville.
2-13-1948
Glen Rayman (Reburial)
Ottoville Soldier Returned For Rites
The body of Pvt. Glenn E. Rayman, member of the U. S. Army, who was killed in action in France on June 22, 1944, the first body to be returned from overseas, was received at the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home yesterday.
The body will remain there until funeral services in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here Friday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Henry Gerwert will officiate at the requiem mass. Burial will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, south of Ottoville.
2-24-1948
Joseph Schwertner
Burial Made At Ottoville
Joseph Schwertner Died In St. Rita’s Hospital
Last rites for Joseph Schwertner, 60, were held Tuesday morning in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and burial was made in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Schwertner died Saturday morning in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, following and illness of two weeks. He had been employed at Hixon-Peterson Lumber Company in Ottoville for a period of 28 years. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Ottoville VFW Post, and also held membership in the Delphos Council, Knights of Columbus.
He was born in Delphos on April 18, 1887, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schwertner.
Mr. Schwertner was married to Cecelia Fortner at Ottoville on June 25, 1927. He is survived by his wife; a sister, Mrs. Walter Wannemacher, of Ottoville; and four brothers, Lewis, of Flint, Mich.; Edward and John, of Cleveland; and Robert Schwertner, of Ontario.
3-19-1948
Emma Liebrecht
Passed Away On Saturday
Miss Emma Liebrecht A Native of Ottoville
Miss Emma Liebrecht, 71, native of Ottoville, died in Alameda, California Saturday, March 19th. Funeral services were held Wednesday in St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Alameda.
Miss Leibrecht was born on December 16, 1876, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Liebrecht. She had resided in California for the last thirty years where she had been a housekeeper for the pastor of St. Leo’s Church.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Fred Kreinbrink, of Avilla, Ind.; three brothers, Ben Liebrecht, of Cuba; John, of Kalida; and Bill, of Ottoville; and her step-mother, Mrs. Margaret Liebrecht, of Ottoville.
Three half-brothers, Arnold and Lawrence Liebrecht, of Ottoville; and Frank, of Dayton; and three half-sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kastner, of Dayton; Mrs. Lawrence Verhoff and Mrs. Andy Brickner, of Cuba, also survive.
4-7-1948
Rosa Hoehn
Services For Rosa Hoehn
Held Saturday Morning at Ottoville Church
Mrs. Rosa Hoehn, a resident of three miles northwest of Ottoville, died at 7:45 Wednesday night of last week in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima. She had been ill three and one-half years and was in serious condition for ten days prior to her demise.
Mrs. Hoehn was born at Ottoville on April 28, 1892, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Weber, and was 55 years of age. She was married to Andrew Hoehn at Ottoville on April 28, 1914.
Surviving are her husband; five children, John Hoehn, of near Ottoville; Mrs. Wilbert Menker, of Dayton; and Anne, Lawrence and Walter Hoehn, at home; three grandchildren; three brothers, A. J. Weber, of Delphos; Louis and Frank Weber, of Ottoville; three sisters, Mrs. John Honigford, Mrs. Steve Miller and Mrs. William Perrin, all of Ottoville, also survive.
Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville at 10 o’clock Saturday morning. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
4-23-1948
John Kehres
John Kehres Passed Away
Long Illness Claims Aged Ottoville Resident
John Kehres, 86, died at his home east of Ottoville Friday evening, following a long illness. He was born at Ottoville February 17, 1862, and lived there all his life.
His wife Anna Helmkamp Kehres, died in 1941.
Surviving are five daughters, Sister Mary Reginalda, of Carthagena; Mrs. Frank Rekart, of Van Nuys, Calif.; Misses Henrietta and Hilda Kehres, at home; ands Miss Amelia Kehres, of Toledo, and a son, Casmir, of Ottoville.
Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and burial was made in the church cemetery.
5-26-1948
Petronella Koester
Well Known Lady Called
Mrs. Anthony Koester of Ottoville Summoned
Mrs. Petronella Koester, wife of Anthony Koester, died at the family home west of Ottoville Tuesday morning at 5:45. Mrs. Koester was stricken with a heart attack several weeks ago, and was a patient at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, until Saturday. Apparently improved she was removed to her home, but suffered a severe stroke later that day from which she failed to rally.
Mrs. Koester was born at Frank, Ohio on October 28, 1896, the daughter of Frank and Catherine Greulich. She was 51 years of age. She came to the Ottoville community with her parents in childhood and was married to Mr. Koester on June 15, 1921. Mr. Koester was a former Vice Chairman of the county Triple-A committee, and president of the Putnam County Farm Bureau.
Surviving are her husband; five children, Connie Lou, James, Thomas, Betty Jane and Ralph, all at home; and the following brothers and sisters, Albert, Felix and Carl Greulich and Mrs. Hilda Spencer, all of Ottoville; Roman and Victor Greulich, of Delphos; and Ottoville Greulich, of Van Wert. Her parents and a sister preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, at Ottoville, the Alter Rosary Society and the C. L. of C., of that parish.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:30 in the Ottoville church with Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, in charge. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
5-29-1948
William Schimmoeller
Burial Made At Ottoville
William Schimmoeller Died Saturday Evening
William J. Schimmoeller, Ottoville, died in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Saturday evening at seven o’clock after an illness of two weeks. He was removed to the hospital a week earlier from the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Thines, with who he resided.
Mr. Schimmeoller was born at Ft. Jennings on January 13, 1866, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schimmoeller and was 82 years of age at the time of his demise.
He was married at Ottoville to Mary Langhals on August 28, 1894, and had resided on a farm near Ottoville until his retirement. Mrs. Schimmoeller died July 1, 1945.
He is survived by six children; Frank, of Chesaning, Mich.; Mrs. John Thines and Melitus Schimmoeller, Ottoville; Clarence and Alphonse, of Delphos; and Mrs. Norbert Wurst, of South Bend, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Holgreve, of Lima; Mrs. Bernadine Hohebrink, of Pittsburgh, PA.; and Mrs. Herman Ricker, of Leipsic; a brother, Louis Schimmoeller, of Lafayette, Ind.; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A daughter, three brothers and two sisters are deceased.
Last rites were held in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville, Wednesday morning at nine o’clock. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
6-3-1948
Mary Nomina
Funeral Held At Ottoville
Mrs. John Nomina Rites Held Monday
Mrs. Mary Nomina, 70, died at her home two miles northeast of Ottoville Friday after an illness of a year due to complications.
Mrs. Nomina was born at Toledo, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Weiskoff. She was married to Mr. Nomina in 1915. The couple resided in Toledo until three years ago when they moved to there present home. She is survived by her husband; a son, Francis, of northwest of Delphos; and two sisters.
Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville Monday morning at nine o’clock. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Burial was made in St. John’s Cemetery, in Delphos.
6-30-1948
August Smith
Funeral For August C. Smith
Citizen of Ottoville Died On Wednesday
Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for August C. Smith of that community who died in his home Wednesday of last week following a six week’s illness.
An employee of the Odenweller Miller Company virtually all of his life, he also served as town Marshall for sixteen years until his retirement seven years ago. Born in Landeck, he married Eva Janka April 23, 1894, and she survives.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Milton Bowers, Lima; Mrs. Leo Eickholt, Ottoville; Mrs. Bryan Kaverman and Mrs. Albert Weber, Ottoville; two sons, Henry, Ottoville; and George, Delphos; a half-brother, Anthony Clementz, north of Ottoville; and a step-sister, Mrs. Charles Konst, Lima; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Knights of Columbus. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, at Ottoville.
7-7-1948
William F. Koester
Services For William Koester
Held Saturday in Ottoville Church
William F. Koester, 54, two and one-half miles northwest of Ottoville, died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday of last week at Lima St. Rita’s Hospital, of a cerebral hemorrhage, which he suffered the previous Sunday.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mr. Koester was born June 23, 1889, near Ottoville. On May 6, 1914, he was married to Miss Rosa Beining, who survives.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and belonged to the St. Joseph’s Society of the church.
Also surviving are the following children; Richard, of Ottoville; Mrs. Norbert Langhals, of Cloverdale; Mrs. Cyril Weber, of Ottoville; Ambrose, of Ottoville; Celestine, Hilarius and Rosemary, at home. There are five grandchildren, one brother, Anthony Koester, and one sister, Mrs. Roman Miller, west of Ottoville.
7-24-1948
Catherine Liebrecht
Burial Made At Ottoville
Mrs. William Liebrecht Died Saturday
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at ten o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville for Mrs. Catherine S. Liebrecht, 58, who died at her home at Ottoville Saturday evening.
Mrs. Leibrecht, the former Catherine Knapp, was born in Cincinnati on March 7, 1890. She was married to William Leibrecht on June 29, 1921.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, Jerome, Paul and Claude, at home; two sisters, Mary and Clara; and five brothers, Louis, Paul, Ambrose and Urban Knapp, all of Cincinnati, and Rev. Charles Knapp, of Wellington, Texas.
The remains were laid to rest in the Ottoville parish cemetery.
7-25-1948
Gerhard Brinkman
Died Sunday In Hospital
Ottoville Farmer Victim of Leukemia
Gerhard H. Brinkman, farmer of one and one-half miles northeast of Ottoville, died Sunday night at 10:50 in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, where he had been a patient for six days. His death was attributed to Leukemia.
Mr. Brinkman was born at Ottoville son September 26, 1887, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Brinkman, and was 60 years of age. He had been engaged in farming his entire life.
Mr. Brinkman is survived by the following brothers and sisters; Miss Mary Brinkman, Saginaw, Mich.; Mrs. Edward Schwertner, Cleveland; Sister Mary Irene, C. PP. S., New Reigel; Mrs. Louis Ricker, Miss Eleanora Brinkman and Sylvester Brinkman, all of Ottoville.
Funeral services were held Thursday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
8-2-1948
Joseph Giesken (Reburial)
Body Of Vet On Way Home
Joseph Giesken, Ottoville, Died In Italy
The body of Joseph M. Giesken, 28, who was killed in action on March 15, 1944, in the battle for the Anzio beachhead in Italy, is being returned to this country for burial.
Funeral services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The Ottoville V.F.W. post will be in charge of the military rites. No definite date has been set.
Mr. Giesken was born in Ottoville, August 13, 1916, a son of John and Rosa Giesken, both of whom survive. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville. Prior to his entrance into the service, he was engaged in farming.
Surviving in addition to his parents are the following brothers and sisters; Alva, of Paulding; Mrs. Nelson Schwinnen, of Landeck; William, Ambrose, Clarence, Julius, and John, and a cousin, Rosemary Vincke, all at home.
9-13-1948
Anthony Janka
Anton Janka Died Monday
Funeral Held Thursday at Ottoville
Last rites were held this morning, Thursday, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, for Anton, Janka, 80, of Ottoville, who died Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. H. Hancock, of Dayton, following a year’s illness.
Mr. Janka was born in New Washington, November 16, 1867. On November 25, 1903, he was married to Susie Schumaker.
Surviving are his widow; two sons, Alfred and Isidore; another daughter, Frances; a grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Eva Smith, all of Ottoville; a brother, Wentz, of Cloverdale; three half-brothers, Frank, of Chicago; Simon and Adam Janka, both of Cleveland; two half sisters, Mrs. Rose Balka and Miss Hannah Janka, both of Cleveland.
Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.
Emma Wannemacher
Aged Woman Buried Saturday
Emma Wannemacher Died Wednesday Night
Funeral services were held Saturday morning in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville for Mrs. Emma Wannemacher, 83, wife of Henry Wannemacher, who died Wednesday night in her home as the result of complication and infirmities.
Mrs. Wannemacher was born at Delphos on October 28, 1865, the daughter of John and Mary Kalt. She was married to Mr. Wannemacher in 1882, and the couple observed their 65th wedding anniversary last year.
She is survived by her husband: twelve children, Mrs. Adolph Lauer, of Detroit; Mrs. George Fierstos and A. J. Wannemacher, of Wabash, Ind.; Mrs. Bernard Ricker, and Othmer Wannemacher, both of Delphos; Mrs. Ray Baxter, of Van Wert; Ralph and Edwin Wannemacher, of Ottoville; Gilbert, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Ralph, of Wauseon; and William Wannemacher, of Bakerfield, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Mayme Imber, of Delphos; two brothers, Frank, of Delphos; and John Kalt, of Harrod; 34 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Rev. Henry Gerwert, pastor of the Ottoville parish, officiated at the last rites and burial was made in the church cemetery.
2-7-1948
Mary Ruen
Final Rites Ay Ottoville
Mrs. Henry Ruen Passed Away Saturday
Mrs. Mary Ruen, wife of Henry Ruen, passed away early Saturday morning at her home in Ottoville, following a stroke suffered Friday afternoon. She was seventy-six years of age.
She is survived by her husband, three sons, William, of Ottoville; Anthony, Continental; and Albert, of Ottoville; five daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Falke and Mrs. Frank Mesker, of Delphos; Mrs. Fred Brinkman, of Lima; Mrs. Harry Wolke, of Cleveland; and Mrs. George King, of Ottoville; 33 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren survive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville, of which she was a member. She was also a member of the Alter Rosary Society of the church. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, at Ottoville.
2-13-1948
Glen Rayman (Reburial)
Ottoville Soldier Returned For Rites
The body of Pvt. Glenn E. Rayman, member of the U. S. Army, who was killed in action in France on June 22, 1944, the first body to be returned from overseas, was received at the Kolkmeyer Funeral Home yesterday.
The body will remain there until funeral services in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here Friday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Henry Gerwert will officiate at the requiem mass. Burial will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, south of Ottoville.
2-24-1948
Joseph Schwertner
Burial Made At Ottoville
Joseph Schwertner Died In St. Rita’s Hospital
Last rites for Joseph Schwertner, 60, were held Tuesday morning in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and burial was made in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Schwertner died Saturday morning in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, following and illness of two weeks. He had been employed at Hixon-Peterson Lumber Company in Ottoville for a period of 28 years. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Ottoville VFW Post, and also held membership in the Delphos Council, Knights of Columbus.
He was born in Delphos on April 18, 1887, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schwertner.
Mr. Schwertner was married to Cecelia Fortner at Ottoville on June 25, 1927. He is survived by his wife; a sister, Mrs. Walter Wannemacher, of Ottoville; and four brothers, Lewis, of Flint, Mich.; Edward and John, of Cleveland; and Robert Schwertner, of Ontario.
3-19-1948
Emma Liebrecht
Passed Away On Saturday
Miss Emma Liebrecht A Native of Ottoville
Miss Emma Liebrecht, 71, native of Ottoville, died in Alameda, California Saturday, March 19th. Funeral services were held Wednesday in St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Alameda.
Miss Leibrecht was born on December 16, 1876, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Liebrecht. She had resided in California for the last thirty years where she had been a housekeeper for the pastor of St. Leo’s Church.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Fred Kreinbrink, of Avilla, Ind.; three brothers, Ben Liebrecht, of Cuba; John, of Kalida; and Bill, of Ottoville; and her step-mother, Mrs. Margaret Liebrecht, of Ottoville.
Three half-brothers, Arnold and Lawrence Liebrecht, of Ottoville; and Frank, of Dayton; and three half-sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kastner, of Dayton; Mrs. Lawrence Verhoff and Mrs. Andy Brickner, of Cuba, also survive.
4-7-1948
Rosa Hoehn
Services For Rosa Hoehn
Held Saturday Morning at Ottoville Church
Mrs. Rosa Hoehn, a resident of three miles northwest of Ottoville, died at 7:45 Wednesday night of last week in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima. She had been ill three and one-half years and was in serious condition for ten days prior to her demise.
Mrs. Hoehn was born at Ottoville on April 28, 1892, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Weber, and was 55 years of age. She was married to Andrew Hoehn at Ottoville on April 28, 1914.
Surviving are her husband; five children, John Hoehn, of near Ottoville; Mrs. Wilbert Menker, of Dayton; and Anne, Lawrence and Walter Hoehn, at home; three grandchildren; three brothers, A. J. Weber, of Delphos; Louis and Frank Weber, of Ottoville; three sisters, Mrs. John Honigford, Mrs. Steve Miller and Mrs. William Perrin, all of Ottoville, also survive.
Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville at 10 o’clock Saturday morning. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
4-23-1948
John Kehres
John Kehres Passed Away
Long Illness Claims Aged Ottoville Resident
John Kehres, 86, died at his home east of Ottoville Friday evening, following a long illness. He was born at Ottoville February 17, 1862, and lived there all his life.
His wife Anna Helmkamp Kehres, died in 1941.
Surviving are five daughters, Sister Mary Reginalda, of Carthagena; Mrs. Frank Rekart, of Van Nuys, Calif.; Misses Henrietta and Hilda Kehres, at home; ands Miss Amelia Kehres, of Toledo, and a son, Casmir, of Ottoville.
Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and burial was made in the church cemetery.
5-26-1948
Petronella Koester
Well Known Lady Called
Mrs. Anthony Koester of Ottoville Summoned
Mrs. Petronella Koester, wife of Anthony Koester, died at the family home west of Ottoville Tuesday morning at 5:45. Mrs. Koester was stricken with a heart attack several weeks ago, and was a patient at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, until Saturday. Apparently improved she was removed to her home, but suffered a severe stroke later that day from which she failed to rally.
Mrs. Koester was born at Frank, Ohio on October 28, 1896, the daughter of Frank and Catherine Greulich. She was 51 years of age. She came to the Ottoville community with her parents in childhood and was married to Mr. Koester on June 15, 1921. Mr. Koester was a former Vice Chairman of the county Triple-A committee, and president of the Putnam County Farm Bureau.
Surviving are her husband; five children, Connie Lou, James, Thomas, Betty Jane and Ralph, all at home; and the following brothers and sisters, Albert, Felix and Carl Greulich and Mrs. Hilda Spencer, all of Ottoville; Roman and Victor Greulich, of Delphos; and Ottoville Greulich, of Van Wert. Her parents and a sister preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, at Ottoville, the Alter Rosary Society and the C. L. of C., of that parish.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:30 in the Ottoville church with Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, in charge. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
5-29-1948
William Schimmoeller
Burial Made At Ottoville
William Schimmoeller Died Saturday Evening
William J. Schimmoeller, Ottoville, died in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Saturday evening at seven o’clock after an illness of two weeks. He was removed to the hospital a week earlier from the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Thines, with who he resided.
Mr. Schimmeoller was born at Ft. Jennings on January 13, 1866, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schimmoeller and was 82 years of age at the time of his demise.
He was married at Ottoville to Mary Langhals on August 28, 1894, and had resided on a farm near Ottoville until his retirement. Mrs. Schimmoeller died July 1, 1945.
He is survived by six children; Frank, of Chesaning, Mich.; Mrs. John Thines and Melitus Schimmoeller, Ottoville; Clarence and Alphonse, of Delphos; and Mrs. Norbert Wurst, of South Bend, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Holgreve, of Lima; Mrs. Bernadine Hohebrink, of Pittsburgh, PA.; and Mrs. Herman Ricker, of Leipsic; a brother, Louis Schimmoeller, of Lafayette, Ind.; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A daughter, three brothers and two sisters are deceased.
Last rites were held in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville, Wednesday morning at nine o’clock. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
6-3-1948
Mary Nomina
Funeral Held At Ottoville
Mrs. John Nomina Rites Held Monday
Mrs. Mary Nomina, 70, died at her home two miles northeast of Ottoville Friday after an illness of a year due to complications.
Mrs. Nomina was born at Toledo, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Weiskoff. She was married to Mr. Nomina in 1915. The couple resided in Toledo until three years ago when they moved to there present home. She is survived by her husband; a son, Francis, of northwest of Delphos; and two sisters.
Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville Monday morning at nine o’clock. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Burial was made in St. John’s Cemetery, in Delphos.
6-30-1948
August Smith
Funeral For August C. Smith
Citizen of Ottoville Died On Wednesday
Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for August C. Smith of that community who died in his home Wednesday of last week following a six week’s illness.
An employee of the Odenweller Miller Company virtually all of his life, he also served as town Marshall for sixteen years until his retirement seven years ago. Born in Landeck, he married Eva Janka April 23, 1894, and she survives.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Milton Bowers, Lima; Mrs. Leo Eickholt, Ottoville; Mrs. Bryan Kaverman and Mrs. Albert Weber, Ottoville; two sons, Henry, Ottoville; and George, Delphos; a half-brother, Anthony Clementz, north of Ottoville; and a step-sister, Mrs. Charles Konst, Lima; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Knights of Columbus. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, at Ottoville.
7-7-1948
William F. Koester
Services For William Koester
Held Saturday in Ottoville Church
William F. Koester, 54, two and one-half miles northwest of Ottoville, died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday of last week at Lima St. Rita’s Hospital, of a cerebral hemorrhage, which he suffered the previous Sunday.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mr. Koester was born June 23, 1889, near Ottoville. On May 6, 1914, he was married to Miss Rosa Beining, who survives.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and belonged to the St. Joseph’s Society of the church.
Also surviving are the following children; Richard, of Ottoville; Mrs. Norbert Langhals, of Cloverdale; Mrs. Cyril Weber, of Ottoville; Ambrose, of Ottoville; Celestine, Hilarius and Rosemary, at home. There are five grandchildren, one brother, Anthony Koester, and one sister, Mrs. Roman Miller, west of Ottoville.
7-24-1948
Catherine Liebrecht
Burial Made At Ottoville
Mrs. William Liebrecht Died Saturday
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at ten o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville for Mrs. Catherine S. Liebrecht, 58, who died at her home at Ottoville Saturday evening.
Mrs. Leibrecht, the former Catherine Knapp, was born in Cincinnati on March 7, 1890. She was married to William Leibrecht on June 29, 1921.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, Jerome, Paul and Claude, at home; two sisters, Mary and Clara; and five brothers, Louis, Paul, Ambrose and Urban Knapp, all of Cincinnati, and Rev. Charles Knapp, of Wellington, Texas.
The remains were laid to rest in the Ottoville parish cemetery.
7-25-1948
Gerhard Brinkman
Died Sunday In Hospital
Ottoville Farmer Victim of Leukemia
Gerhard H. Brinkman, farmer of one and one-half miles northeast of Ottoville, died Sunday night at 10:50 in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, where he had been a patient for six days. His death was attributed to Leukemia.
Mr. Brinkman was born at Ottoville son September 26, 1887, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Brinkman, and was 60 years of age. He had been engaged in farming his entire life.
Mr. Brinkman is survived by the following brothers and sisters; Miss Mary Brinkman, Saginaw, Mich.; Mrs. Edward Schwertner, Cleveland; Sister Mary Irene, C. PP. S., New Reigel; Mrs. Louis Ricker, Miss Eleanora Brinkman and Sylvester Brinkman, all of Ottoville.
Funeral services were held Thursday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
8-2-1948
Joseph Giesken (Reburial)
Body Of Vet On Way Home
Joseph Giesken, Ottoville, Died In Italy
The body of Joseph M. Giesken, 28, who was killed in action on March 15, 1944, in the battle for the Anzio beachhead in Italy, is being returned to this country for burial.
Funeral services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The Ottoville V.F.W. post will be in charge of the military rites. No definite date has been set.
Mr. Giesken was born in Ottoville, August 13, 1916, a son of John and Rosa Giesken, both of whom survive. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville. Prior to his entrance into the service, he was engaged in farming.
Surviving in addition to his parents are the following brothers and sisters; Alva, of Paulding; Mrs. Nelson Schwinnen, of Landeck; William, Ambrose, Clarence, Julius, and John, and a cousin, Rosemary Vincke, all at home.
9-13-1948
Anthony Janka
Anton Janka Died Monday
Funeral Held Thursday at Ottoville
Last rites were held this morning, Thursday, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, for Anton, Janka, 80, of Ottoville, who died Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. H. Hancock, of Dayton, following a year’s illness.
Mr. Janka was born in New Washington, November 16, 1867. On November 25, 1903, he was married to Susie Schumaker.
Surviving are his widow; two sons, Alfred and Isidore; another daughter, Frances; a grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Eva Smith, all of Ottoville; a brother, Wentz, of Cloverdale; three half-brothers, Frank, of Chicago; Simon and Adam Janka, both of Cleveland; two half sisters, Mrs. Rose Balka and Miss Hannah Janka, both of Cleveland.
Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
1947 - Ottoville Obits
1-12-1947
Adam Wannemacher
Burial Made at Ottoville
Adam Wannemacher Died at Findlay
Adam
Wannemacher, eighty-five, a native of Ottoville, and retired farmer, and
resident of Findlay in recent years, died Sunday morning at eight-thirty in his
home. His death, which followed an illness of six weeks was attributed to
asthma.
Mr.
Wannemacher was born September 9, 1861, at Ottoville. His parents were Joseph
and Martha Wannemacher. He moved to Findlay in 1920 from Greenville, PA. In
February 1883 he married Adeline Gard, who died in September 1932.
He is
survived by, Mrs. Henry Brown, Mrs. Irey Kiser, and Mrs. Bernard Wellington,
all of Findlay, Godfrey Wannemacher, Greenville, PA, Fred Wannemacher,
Cincinnati, Ralph Wannemacher, Dayton, Mrs. Wilbert Solomon and Mrs. Isadore
Best, both of Ft. Wayne; two brothers, Godfrey Wannemacher, Ottawa, and Henry
Wannemacher, Ottoville; there are 24 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Funeral
services were held at ten o’clock Wednesday morning at the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Pastor, Rev. Henry E. Gerwert, officiated.
Burial was made in Ottoville.
2-12-1947
Frank Grubenhoff
Burial Made at Ottoville
Frank Grubenhoff Passed Away Wednesday
Funeral
services were held Saturday morning in the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church at Ottoville for frank Grubenhoff, seventy-eight, who died Wednesday
evening after a six weeks illness as the result of a stroke.
Mr.
Grubenhoff was born in Ottoville on July 7, 1868, the son of Henry and Louisa Grubenhoff.
He spent all of his life in the Ottoville community where he followed the trade
of a mason. He was a member of the Ottoville parish and the Catholic Knights of
Ohio.
He is
survived by two children, Edward J. Grubenhoff, of Vaughnsville; and Mrs.
Albert Ruen, of Ottoville; two brothers, Henry, of Ottoville, and Charles of
Washington; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding him in
death were his wife, a daughter and one sister.
Rev.
Gerwert, pastor, officiated at the last rites and burial was made in the parish
cemetery.
3-6-1947
Philomena Rose
Mrs. Philomena Rose, 72, died at
2:30 p. m. Thursday in St. Rita's hospital, Lima, where she was admitted an
hour before her death.
Born in 1875 at Ottoville to Mr.
and Mrs. Matthias Huber, she and Joseph Rose were married at Ottoville in the
year 1893. He preceded her in death in 1935.
She was a lifelong member of the
Catholic Church, the local chapter of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and
church Altar Society.
One daughter, Mrs. Clinton Ball,
Defiance, and two sons, Christ and Lawrence. Ft. Jennings, survive, besides a
sister, Mrs. Rose Dunlap, Lima, and three brothers, Frank and Henry Huber,
Ottoville, and John Huber, Delphos.
A requiem high mass will be offered
at St. Joseph's Catholic church here at 9 a. m. Monday with Rev. John Miller
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
3-8-1947
Anna Hotz
Ottoville Native Died at Delphos
Mrs.
Johanna Hotz, a native of Ottoville and a resident of Delphos for a number of
years, died in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Saturday morning. She was eighty
years of age. She was the widow of Joseph Hotz.
Funeral
services were held in St. John’s Church at Delphos Tuesday morning and burial
was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.
3-9-1947
Joseph Heising
Joseph Heising Died Sunday
Ottoville Farmer Was Ill Several Years
Joseph H.
Heising died at his home southwest of Ottoville Sunday afternoon at one o’clock
after an illness of several years. He was born in this county on September 2,
1882, the son of Henry and Christina Heising, and he was sixty-four years of
age.
On May 2,
1915, he was married at Ottoville to Miss Anna Utrup. She preceded him in death
on November 29, 1942. A daughter born to this union died in infancy. A brother,
Henry, is also deceased.
Surviving
are three sisters, Mrs. Theodore Lauf, of Ft. Jennings; Mrs. Adolph Miller, of
Modesto, Cailf., and Mrs. Conrad Klima, of near Delphos.
Funeral
services were held Thursday morning in the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church at Ottoville and burial was made in the parish cemetery.
4-2-1947
Caroline Studer
4-11-1947
Louise Kemper
Mrs. Kemper Rites Thursday
Ottoville Woman Died Tuesday Morning
Funeral
services were held Thursday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception
Church at Ottoville for Mrs. Louise Kemper who died at the home of her son,
Herman Kemper, Tuesday morning at five forty-five. She had been ill six months.
Mrs. Kemper
was born at Ottoville on May 23, 1865, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert
Schulte. She was eighty-one years of age and resided in the Ottoville community
all of her life.
In 1885 she
was married at Ottoville to Henry Kemper who died April 23, 1937. The following
children survive: Herman, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Theresa Didion, Ft.
Wayne, Ind.; Mrs. Elizabeth Hoehn, Dearborn, Mich.; and Mrs. Regina Hoehn,
Ottoville. Two sisters. Mrs. Anna Mittelkamp, of Ottoville; and Mrs. William
Ruen, Cloverdale; fifty-two grandchildren; and thirty-one great-grandchildren,
also survive. She was preceded in death by three daughters and three brothers.
Rev. Henry
Gerwert, pastor of the Ottoville parish, officiated at the last rites, and
burial was made in the church cemetery.
5-9-1947
Catherine Gerwert
Miss Gerwert Found Dead
Ottoville Woman’s Body Found In Cistern
Miss
Katherine Gerwert, fifty-seven, was found dead in the cistern at the rear of
the Immaculate Conception rectory at Ottoville Friday morning. She had been
dead for just a short time when her body was discovered after she failed to
appear at the early mass, which she habitually attended.
Miss
Gerwert was fully clothed when found and it is the opinion of friends that the
incident occurred when she started from the rectory to the church. She had been
ailing from the side effects of the flu for four or five weeks.
Miss
Gerwert was born in Essen, Ehineland, Germany, on October 19, 1889. She came to
this country in 1914, and since that time kept house for her brother, the Rev.
Henry Gerwert, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville, and
previously pastor of St. Nicholas parish, Miller City.
In addition
to her brother at Ottoville, she leaves three brothers and three sisters, who
still reside in Germany. A brother died in St. Louis two years ago.
Funeral
services were held in the Immaculate Conception parish at Ottoville Monday
morning at nine-thirty. Interment was made in St. John’s Cemetery, Delphos.
6-5-1947
Charles M. Leis
Death Calls Charles M. Leis
Ottoville Farmer Died Of Heart Attack
Charles M.
Leis, lifelong resident of the Ottoville community, passed away suddenly at his
home two and one-half miles northwest of that village Wednesday forenoon of
last week. His death was attributed to a heart attack.
Mr. Leis
was born near Ottoville on October 25, 1885, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Leis,
and at the time of his death was 61 years of age. He was married on June 24,
1913, to Miss Catherine Looser, who survives. He also leaves a son Hubert, at
home; two daughters, Mrs. Ambrose Koester, of near Ottoville; and Miss Louise,
at home; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Sellet, of Dayton. A son, four brothers, and two
sisters preceded him in death.
He was a
member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and the C. K.
of O. Funeral services were held in the church Monday morning at nine o’clock.
Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
6-7-1947
Alphonse Kemper
Youth Died At Ottoville
Alphonse Kemper Was Ill Five Weeks
Alphonse J.
Kemper, three miles north of Ottoville, died at his home at 11:40 p.m. Saturday
following an illness of five weeks.
He was born
September 26, 1930, the son of Herman and Thersa Kemper, north of Ottoville,
who still survive. At the time of his death he was sixteen years, 8 months and
five days of age.
He was a
member of the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville, and was a member of
the freshman class at Ottoville High School.
Surviving
besides his parents, are the following brothers and sisters’ Mrs. Alex
Muzecheck, of Dayton; Mrs. Frank Burdg, of Dayton, Mrs. Carl Gasser, east of
Delphos; Henry and Leo, at home; Lawrence, of east of Delphos; Arnold, Lucille,
Isidor, John, Joseph, Theresa and Agnes, all at home.
Funeral
services were held at nine o’clock Tuesday morning at the Immaculate Conception
Church at Ottoville. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, at Ottoville.
6-11-1947
Mary Fischbach
Rites To Be At Ottoville
Mrs. John Fischbach Died of Infirmities
Mrs.
Mary Fischbach, wife of John Fischbach, died at her home in Ottoville Wednesday
evening at seven o’clock. Infirmities were the cause of her demise. She was
ninety years of age.
Mrs.
Fischbach was born in Luxemburg, Germany, and came to this country in her
youth. She was married to Mr. Fischbach fifty-four years ago. The family moved
from there farm in Jackson Township to Ottoville in 1920.
Mrs.
Fischbach is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Lewis Hoersten, of
Cloverdale; two sons, Peter Fischbach, of Ottoville; and Henry Fischbach, of
Delphos; and a sister, Mrs. Susan Thein, of Luxemburg, Germany.
Funeral
services will be held at ten o’clock Saturday morning in the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, at Ottoville. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, will
officiate. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
6-22-1947
John Schurer
Burial Made At Ottoville
John Schurer Rites Held Wednesday Morning
John Schurer, a native of near
Ottoville, and a resident of that community until a year ago, died Sunday
afternoon at three-thirty in the home of John C. Wiechart at Lima, after a ten
day illness, due to complications. He was sixty-seven years of age.
Mr. Schurer
was born at Ottoville on December 21, 1881, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Baltas
Schurer. He was married at Ottoville to Rose Leis, who died on May 18, 1946. He
had resided on a farm west of Ottoville until a year ago when he went to
Dayton, and a short time later went to Lima to reside with his niece, Mrs.
Wiechart. A brother Joseph Schurer, of Ottoville, is the only immediate
survivor.
Funeral
services were held Wednesday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. Burial was made in the parish
cemetery.
6-30-1947
Linus A. Wannemacher
Funeral services for Linus A.
Wannemacher, 42, local garageman, will be held at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday in the
Church of the Immaculate Conception here with burial in the Church cemetery.
Mr. Wannemacher died at his home
from a heart attack. He was born in Ottoville June 16, 1905, to Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Wannemacher. He moved to Celina in 1927. He and half brother, Richard,
have operated the C. B. S, Motor Sales here since 1935.
Mr. Wannemacher was married to Miss
Luella Bollenbacher in November, 1932, and she survives together with three
children, John, Susan and Mary Ann at home, and four brothers, Albert C. and
Walter of Ottoville, Richard and Ferd Wannemacher of Celina.
7-3-1947
Farmer Dies From Stroke
John Schumaker Buried At Ottoville
John M.
Schumaker, sixty-five, well-known farmer of the Ottoville community, died at
his home one mile south of that village at noon Thursday of last week. He had
been ill for two years following a stroke of paralysis. He suffered a second
stroke Thursday morning, which caused his demise.
Mr.
Schumaker was born at Landeck on August 8, 1881, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Schumaker. On June 4, 1908, he was married to Miss Mary Martin at Ft. Jennings.
He is
survived by the widow; five children, Albert Schumaker, of Monroe, Mich.; Mrs.
Thomas Burns, of Habron, Ind.; Leonard Schumaker, Monroe, Mich.; Mr. Ralph
Spicer, Lima; and Miss Wilma Shumaker, at home; two brothers, Henry and Frank
Schumaker, of near Ft. Jennings; two sisters, Mrs. Anthony Janka, Ottoville;
and Mrs. Lena Kramer, of Marion. A brother and three sisters preceded him in
death.
Mr.
Schumaker was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at
Ottoville, and the Delphos council, Knights of Columbus.
Funeral
services were held Monday morning at nine o’clock in the Ottoville parish
church and burial was made in the church cemetery.
7-4-1947
Mary Ann Rode
Well Known Woman Dies
Mrs. John Rode Passed Away At Ottoville
A lifelong
and well known resident of the Ottoville community, Mrs. Mary A. Rode, wife of
John Rode, died Friday morning at one o’clock at the family home. She was
seriously ill for three weeks prior to her death because of complications.
Mrs. Rode
was a native of Putnam County and was born near Ottoville on July 12, 1881, the
daughter of Henry and Anna Utrup. She was married to Mr. Rode at Ottoville on
October 19, 1904.
Surviving
are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Florence Nartker, of Kalida; and a son
Albert, of Dayton; four brothers, Joseph, Frank and Albert Utrup, of Ottoville;
and Henry Utrup, of Watervliet, Mich.; and four sisters, Mrs. George Hedrick,
of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Elizabeth Wannemacher, of Columbus; Mrs. George Kelbley, of
Delphos; and Mrs. Leo Martin, of Ft. Jennings.
Funeral
services were held Tuesday morning at nine o’clock in the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church at Ottoville. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated.
Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
7-12-1947
Joseph Shirack
Was Native Of Ottoville
Father Of Mrs. Potts Is Laid To Rest
Funeral
services for Joseph Shirack, sixty-four, father of Mrs. Arnold Potts, Ottawa,
were held Tuesday morning at nine o’clock in St. John’s Catholic Church,
Delphos. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Shirack
was found dead in bed at his home at three o’clock Saturday morning. His death
was due to a heart attack. He was born at Ottoville on October 1, 1882, the son
of John and Catherine Shirack. He was married to Anna Schneider at Otoville on
May 24, 1904.
Mr. Shirack
is survived by his wife; six daughters, Mrs. Potts, of Ottawa; Mrs. Marie
Wiecken, of Belle Center; Mrs. Clarence Youngpeter, of Landeck; Mrs. Robert
Barr, of Lima; Mrs. Herman Bruger, of Dayton; and Mrs. A. J. Meyer, of Delphos;
and two sons, Melitus Shirack, of Alton, Ill.; and Richard Shirack, of Delphos.
7-15-1947
Margaret Burgei
Margaret Burgei Passed Away
Last Rites For Ottoville Lady On Friday
Mrs.
Margaret Burgei, seventy-nine, of Ottoville, died at St. Rita’s Hospital, in
Lima, at ten o’clock Tuesday morning following an illness of three weeks.
She was
born on February 24, 1868, in New Washington, the daughter of Conrad and
Margaret Studer. In 1886 she was married to William Burgei, who preceded her in
death in 1931. There were twelve children born to them and eight survive.
They are:
Mrs. Frank Gasser, Ottoville; Mrs. Adolph Rahrig and Mrs. Sylvester Hugel, both
of Landeck; Sister M. Polcheria, C. PP. S., Celina; Caroline, at home; Joseph,
Cloverdale; and Jacob and William, both of Ottoville. A half-sister, Mrs. Ben
Distel, also survives. There are fifty grandchildren; and twenty-nine
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Burgei
was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville, and of the Alter
Society of that parish.
The funeral
will be held Friday morning at nine o’clock, with Rev. L. Hoffman officiating.
Burial will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Ottoville.
7-17-1947
Al Leininger
7-18-1947
Albert Bonifas
Albert Bonifas Dies of Crash Injuries Friday
Well-Known
Local Man Dies at Gibbons Hospital in Celina Following Truck-Anto Crash — Gary, Indiana, Woman Also
Dies as Result of Injuries in Same Crash —
No Information being Given as to Cause of
Fatal Accident.
According to the
members of the state highway patrol. Van Wert post, the investigation of the
accident which took the lives of Albert Bonifas, of this city and Mrs. Clovis
Gillogy, Gary, Ind., has not been completed and no information will be given
out as to the cause of the fatal automobile-truck crash until all of the facts
are compiled. It was stated by the patrolman that the investigation was still
under way on Saturday.
The accident look
place about 1 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Route 127 and 33, about 7
miles north of Celina. It involved the collision of a Myers Cleaners truck
being driven by Mr. Bonifas and an automobile being driven by Charles Gillogy,
husband of the victim. Mrs. Gillogy was killed instantly and Mr. Bonifas died
about an hour later at the Gibbons Hospital in Celina. He suffered head
injuries and internal injuries.
Albert R. Bonifas,
315 South Cass street, was born September 27, 1899 in Ottoville, the son of
Charles and Josephine Bonifas. At the time of his death he was 46 years, 9
months and 21 days of age.
He was married May
5, 1920, at Monroe, Michigan, to Miss Cleo Lautenheiser, of this city. Mrs.
Bonifas still survives.
He was a member of
St. John's Catholic church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of
Eagles and a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Bonifas was employed
for a number of years at Myers Cleaners in this city.
Surviving besides
his wife are one son, Robert, 514 South Cass street, one granddaughter, his
mother, Mr. Charles Bonifs, East Sixth street and the following brothers and
sisters: Linus Bonifas, Lima; Charles Bonifas, Monroe; Theodore Bonifas,
Huntington, Ind.; Patrick Bonifas, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Theresa Stemen, Ft. Wayne;
and
Arthur Bonifas, East Fifth street. One sister
preceded him in death.
Funeral services
will be held at 9:00 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. John's Catholic
church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body will be
taken from the taken from Harter and Son funeral home to the
residence Saturday afternoon.
7-26-1947
Joseph
Rieger
Joseph Rieger Funeral
is Today in Ottoville
Funeral services
for Joseph Rieger of Ottoville who died at the Putnam county home will be held
in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church at 9 a.m. Wednesday with burial in the
church cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Fischer and Son funeral
home. There are no immediate relatives surviving.
9-2-1947
Mary Flatz
Death Calls Mary Flatz
Aged Ottoville Resident Suffered Broken Hip
8-29-1847
John
L. Martin
John L. Martin ,
66, of 419 E. Market-st. died at 12:20 a. m. Friday at his home. He had been
resident of Lima 22 years.
Surviving are his widow, Minnie; four sons,
Lawrence, at home; Frank and Ross of 203 Edwards-st and Emmit of Swanton; m
daughter, Mrs. Pearl Snearey, 1540 S.
Elizabeth-st; five brothers, Henry, Louis,
James and George all of Delphos and Charles of Fremont; a sister, Mrs. Ross
Boberg, of Delphos; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The body will
remain at the Lewis funeral home for services at 3 p. m. Saturday in the
Memorial chapel. Rev. G. Dean Smith will officiate and burial will be in
Memorial
Park cemetery.
Mary Flatz
Death Calls Mary Flatz
Aged Ottoville Resident Suffered Broken Hip
Mrs. Mary
Flatz, aged and lifelong resident of the Ottoville community, died at St.
Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Tuesday afternoon at twelve forty-five. Complications
following a broken hip, which she suffered a week previous was the cause of her
demise.
Mrs. Flatz
was born at Ottoville on March 17, 1868, a daughter of Ferdinand and Barbara
Wannemacher. She was seventy-nine years of age. On May 7, 1889 she was married
to John G. Flatz, who preceded her in death in 1924.
She is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. August Rellinger, of near Ottoville; a brother
August Wannemacher, of Cloverdale; a sister, Rosa Wiechart, of Cloverdale; nine
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. One child died in infancy.
Funeral
services will be held at nine o’clock Friday morning in the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville. Burial will be made in the parish
cemetery.
9-27-1947
Flora Altenburger
Passed Away At Ottoville
Miss Flora Altenburger Died Saturday Evening
Miss Flora
Altenburger, died Saturday evening at seven o’clock in the home she shared with
her two nieces, Misses Clara and Alberta Altenburger, at Ottoville. Her death
followed a heart attack. She was seventy-sic years of age.
Miss
Altenburger was the daughter of Peter and Mary Altenburger and was born in
Auglaize County on October 5, 1870, but has spent virtually all of her life at
Ottoville. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and
the Blessed Virgin Sodality of that parish.
Surviving are
two brothers, Peter, at Botkins; and F. X. Altenburger, of Cleveland.
Funeral
services were held in the parish church in Ottoville Tuesday morning at nine
o’clock. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the
church cemetery.
10-11-1947
Anna Honigford
Mrs.
Anna Honigford passed away at one o'clock Saturday morning in the home of a
daughter Mrs. Otto Miller south of Ottoville, after a six weeks' illness.
Mrs. Anna
Honigford the daughter of John and Mary Eberle, was born northwest of Ottoville
on September 30, 1869. She was seventy-eight years of age and had spent all of
her life in the Ottoville community. She was married to John Honigford who
preceded her in death in 1941.
She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Frank Weber; four sons,
Clement, John, Joseph and Benjamin, all of Ottoville; a sister, Mrs. Anna
Wurst, also of Ottoville; thirty-three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Funeral
services were held at nine o'clock Tuesday morning in the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church at Ottoville and burial was made in the parish cemetery.
10-11-1947
Joseph Honigford
10-11-1947
Bertha E. Honigford
Mrs.
Bertha E. Honigford, of four miles northwest of Ottoville, was the daughter of
Joseph and Kathryn Weber and was born at Ottoville on January 16 1908. She was
thirty-nine years of age. She was married to Clement Honigford on May 4, 1927.
In addition
to her husband, she leaves seven children, Dorothy, Richard, Paul, Harold,
Marilyn, Gerald, Betty, all at home; her mother Mrs. Kathryn Weber of
Ottoville; and the following brothers and sisters; Edward Weber, of Chesaning,
Mich.; Albert Weber, of Delphos; Mrs. Edward Eickholt, of Ottoville; Mrs. Ben
Wannemacher and Mrs. Harley Keller of Toledo, and Ellsworth Weber, of Las
Piedras, Venezuela, S. A.
Funeral
services for Mrs. Honigford and infant son were held Wednesday morning at nine
o'clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and Burial
was made in the Church Cemetery.
10-16-1947
Fred J. Wanstroth
Funeral services
for Fred J. Wanstroth, 55, of 609 Lima-av, will be in St. John’s Catholic
church at 9 a. m. Monday and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Wanstroth died
suddenly Thursday at Wapakoneta where he was employed with the Frost Co., which
has establishments her and at Wapakoneta. His death was
attributed to a heart ailment.
He was born at
Ottoville on Oct. 7, 1892, and wan a son of Herman and Elizabeth Wanstroth. He
and Sophia Willacker were married at Ottoville on Nov. 12, 1913. He
was a member of the St. John's church and the
Fraternal Order of Eagles here.
His wife and two
children, Mrs. Louise Kerr, Lima, and Melvin, Sandusky, survive besides a
sister, Mrs. Hermina Roberta, Delphos.
The body was
removed from the Kolkmeyer funeral home to the family residence Friday.
10-24-1947
Joseph Plescher
Final rites for
Adolph (Otto) Plescher, 44, who died in a Denver, Colo., hospital, will be at 9
a. m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic Church here. Burial will be in the Church
cemetery. The body will be removed from Denver to the Albert Plescher home in
Ottoville to remain until time for services.
Surviving are four
sisters, Mrs. Thresa Fruend and Mrs. Amelia Bechtel, both of Lima; Mrs. Anna
Perrin, Ottoville, and Mrs. Josephine Brandehoff, Delphos; five brothers,
Joseph, Ft. Wayne; Albert, Ottoville; Henry, Detroit; Gehard, Cleveland, and
Leo, Denver.
10-28-1947
Bernadine Heinl
Funeral
services for Mrs. Bernadine Heinl, 70, who died Sunday night in a Toledo
Hospital, will be held in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ft. Jennings, at 9:30
a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Heinl
had been in failing health for several years. She and her husband operated a
general store and restaurant here until six years ago.
The former
Bernadine Kortokrax, she was born at Ottoville July 14, 1877, to Christopher
and Anna Kortokrax. On October 10, 1894, she and Alex Heinl were married at
Ottoville. He died April 1, 1943.
Surviving
are a daughter, Mrs. Leo Wildenhaus, of Ft. Jennings; six grandchildren; a
brother, Max Kortokrax, Hicksville; and a sister, Mrs. H. J. Beining, of Ft.
Wayne, Ind.
The body
was removed from the Kolkmeyer funeral home, Delphos, to the Wildenhaus
residence Monday evening.
11-12-1947
Janet Knippen
Janet
Louise Knippen, two-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Knippen, Sr., of
Delphos, was found dead in her bed at 1:30 a.m. today. Suffocation was the
cause of death.
The infant
was born September 11, 1947. Surviving besides the parents are a twin sister,
judy; two brothers, William, Jr., and Robert at home; the maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gasser, and the paternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Knippen, all of Ottoville.
Angel mass
will be sung at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
Ottoville, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The body will remain at the
Kolkmeyer Funeral Home until time for services.
12-24-1947
John Dietrich
Burial Made At Ottoville
Dr. J. W. Dietrich Died Wednesday A. M.
Dr. John W.
Dietrich, of Ottoville, died at his home Wednesday of last week at 12:30 a.m.
following a serious illness of three weeks. He had been ailing for several
years.
Mr.
Dietrich was born May 23, 1883, in Monterey Township and was sixty-four years
old at the time of his death.
In 1911 he
was married to Miss Mary Martin, who survives with two children, Mrs. Med
Jennings, of Dayton; and Mrs. John Haunhorst, of Toledo. He has one grandchild.
Dr.
Dietrich was a graduate of Ontario Veterinary College, Ontario, Canada, and had
practiced his profession in Ottoville for more than thirty-five years.
He was a
member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Ottoville, where funeral
services were held at 9:00 o’clock Saturday morning. Interment was in St.
Mary’s Cemetery.
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