1940 - Ottoville Obits

2-9-1940

DEATH CALLS JOSEPH BOHN

Retired Farmer Of Near Ottoville Dies

Joseph Bohn, life long and respected citizen of Ottoville and Community, passed sway at the home of Ms son, Joseph Bonn, Jr., In Ottoville, Friday morning shortly after four o'clock after a serious illness of only one day. Tie had been in falling health for almost a year, however.

Mr. Bohn was born on a farm north of Ottoville on September 22, 1864, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bohn. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Gergen In the Immaculate Conception church, at Ottoville on November 4, 1896, at which time he and Mrs. Bonn located on a farm near the Bohn homestead and where he resided until 1919 when he retired from active farming. Mrs. Bohn passed away on April 13, 1918 Mr. Bohn was seventy-five years, four months and seventeen days of age.

He leaves to mourn their loss three daughters, Mrs. Gephard Gasser Jr., Mrs. Ben Honigford and Mrs. John A. Plescher, all of near Ottoville; two sons, Sylvester and Joseph Bohn, of Ottoville, and seventeen grandchildren.

Funeral services were held In Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville Monday morning at nine o'clock. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.

2-25-1940

FUNERAL FOR HULDA BUCK

Ottoville Native Buried at Kalida Tuesday

Mrs. Hulda Buck, 57, of 900 Dingledine-av, died at 2:00 p. m. Sunday in Memorial hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Buck, born in Ottoville, was a resident of Lima for 20 years.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel W.; three daughters, Mrs. Merritt Colton and Mrs. Charles Hames of Lima; and Mrs. F. L. Thompson of Ottawa; son, Lester Huck of Lima; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Robinson of Lima and Mrs. J. W. Wisener of New York; a brother, George Alguire of Lima; her mother, Mrs. Lucy Alguire of Lima; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Kalida Methodist church at 2 p. m. Tuesday with Rev. C. D. Ringtenberg, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kalida cemetery

with the Siferd and Son funeral home in charge.

The body will be removed to the family residence Monday afternoon to remain until time of services. Rites will be conducted at the residence at 8 p. m. Monday by the Daughters of America, of which Mrs. Buck was a member.

2-28-1940

DEATH CALLS AGED FARMER

Daniel Miller Rites Held At Ottoville

Daniel F. Miller, well-known farmer of three and one-half miles northwest of Ottoville, died Wednesday afternoon of last week after an Illness of almost months. Complications by infirmities of age caused his death.

Mr. Miller, son of Peter and Anna Marie Miller, was born in Bismarck, Ohio, on February 22, of age at the time of his death.

May 23, 1882, he was married to Miss Catherine Ringlein at Bismarck where the couple re-sided for the next ten years. Since 1896 Mr. Miller resided on the farm where his death occurred. His wife preceded him in death on May 23, 1933.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J. H. Nolte, Miss Elizabeth and Miss Ida Miller, Toledo, Catherine Miller, at home; three eons, Frank J. Miller, Ottoville; Detroit, and John, He also leaves ten grandchildren and two sisters. A son, a daughter and a sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at nine o'clock in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ottoville with Father Henry Gerwert, pastor, in charge. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.

4-23-1940

RITES HELD AT OTTOVILLE

Complications Cause Of Mrs. Zahm's Death

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Zahm, widow of the late John Zahm, were held in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, Friday morning at nine o'clock. Mrs. Zahm passed away Tuesday evening of last week after a serious illness of two weeks.  She had been in failing health however, since last fall when she underwent a major operation.

Mrs. Zahm was born In Ottoville on December 9, 1868, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Rekart, and was seventy-one years, three months and fourteen days of age.

She was united in marriage to John Zahm at Ottoville on October 28, 1896, at Ottoville. He preceded her in death on March 1937. A son, Albert, also preceded his mother in death.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Marie Connell, Delphos; Mrs. J. B. Mensing, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Harold Nelson, Detroit; and Mrs. Leon Metcalfe, at home and three-grandchildren.

Rev. Henry Gerwert, pastor of the church, officiated at the last rites, and Interment was made in the parish cemetery.

4-25-1940

Susanna E. Wallen

DEATH OF MRS. WALLEN OCCURS AT RUSHMORE

Mrs. Susanna Elizabeth Wallen Dies Thursday After Long Illness —Funeral at Ft. Jennings Monday Morning.

Mrs. Susanna" Elizabeth Wallen died at her home in Rushmore Thursday evening following an illness of more than two years.

She was born in Ottoville on September 7, 1878, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Ernst. On July 14, 1902, she was united in marriage, to Henry Rumschlag. To

this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Clara C. Balliet, Ohio City; and Mrs. Alfreda M. Schrieber, Leipsic. Mr. Rumschlag's death occurred on March 9, 1904. Mrs.

Rumschlag was married to Joseph J. Wallen on February 27, 1911. A son and two daughters were born to this marriage. They are: August J. Wallen, at home; and Mrs. George Bullis, Rushmore; and Miss Sophia Wallen, Lima. Mr. Wallen preceded his wife In death on April 30, 1937. When her death occurred, Mrs. Wallen was sixty-one years, six months and eighteen days of age.

In addition to her four daughters and one son, she is survived by four stepsons, Frank, John, George and Henry Rumschlag; twelve grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Sam

Martin, and a brother, Henry Ernst, both of Delphos.

Services will be conducted at St. Joseph's church In Fort Jennings at 9:00 o'clock Monday morning. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The remains were removed from the Jauman-Kolkmeyer Funeral home to the Wallen residence Friday afternoon.

6-11-1940

Rites Held at Ottoville Funeral Held Friday for J. A. Wannemacher

Last rites were held Friday morning in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville for John A. Wannemacher, who passed away at his home in that village Tuesday morning at eleven-twenty. He had been ill for almost a year and his condition became serious the day before his death. He suffered from Angina Pectoris, which caused his death.

Mr. Wannemacher was born in Ottoville on September 18, 1863, the son of Carl and Stephania Wannemacher, and when his death occurred he was seventy-six years, eight months and six days of age.

He was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Bonholzer and following there marriage they resided on the farm. Mrs. Wannemacher passed away on September 21, 1897, and following her death Mr. Wannemacher moved to town to reside with his sister, Miss Fanny Wannemacher.

Mr. Wannemacher was a life-long resident of Ottoville and community, and was held in high esteem by all who new him. He was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception parish, the St. Joseph's society and was secretary of the Ottoville Farmers' Mutual Aid Society.

He leaves to mourn their loss, two daughters, Mrs. L. W. Heckman, Ottoville; Mrs. Ray Schaaf, Dayton; two brothers, J. C. Wannemacher, Columbus, and Stephen Wannemacher, Lima; a sister, Miss Fanny Wannemacher, and nine grandchildren. Four brothers preceeded him in death.

Rev. Henry Gerwert, pastor of the Ottoville church, officiated at the funeral services, and internment was made in the parish cemetery.

6-23-1940

Ferd Vincke Rites Held

Retired Businessman Of Ottoville Called

Ferdinand F. Vincke, wellknown and prominent retired businessman of Ottoville, died at his home in that village Sunday morning at one o'clock. His death followed an illness of several days due to senility.

Mr. Vincke was born at Gretesch, Germany, on May 21, 1851, the son of Henry and Anna Vincke. He was eighty-nine years of age. At the age of twenty-five he came to this country and first located in Cincinnati, and later at Ottoville.

He was first employed at Ottoville in the Gerhard Otte Sr. general store, and then went into a partnership with Max Winkleman in the general store business. Mr. Vincke later purchased the interest of Mr. Winkleman and continued to operate the store until 1916, when he retired.

 Mr. Vincke was married on November 5, 1878, to Miss Mary Schlagbaum at Ottoville. Mrs. Vincke passed away on June 3, 1934. He is survived by four sons, Joseph and Ferdinand of Lima; William and George of Ottoville; three daughters, Mrs. Anna Giesken, at home; Mrs. Joseph Van Oss, Ottoville, and Sister Mary Gertrude of the Order of the Poor Handmaids of Christ, Chicago.

He also leaves thirty-one grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Seven granddaughters of Mr. Vincke are nuns. He was preceded in death by four sons, two of whom died in infancy, and Frank, died in 1930, and Brother Ralph Vincke of the Precious Blood died in 1936. A sister and four brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, with Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor in charge. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.

8-1-1940

Ottoville Businessman Passed Away

Geo. J. Wannemacher Ill Only Three Days

Died In Hospital

Funeral Will Be Held Saturday Morning

George J. Wannemacher, prominent and esteemed businessman of Ottoville and Delphos, passed away Wednesday evening at nine-thirty in St. Rita's hospital, Lima. He had been ailing for several weeks and was only bedfast since Monday. He was removed to the hospital Tuesday evening. Double pneumonia was given as the direct cause of his demise.

Mr. Wannemacher was born March 13, 1866 at Ottoville the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Wannemacher. He was seventy-six years of age and resided all his life in Ottoville. He was engaged in the implement business in that village for forty-one years and for the last eighteen years also conducted a similar business at Delphos.

Fifty-one years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Sorg at Fostoria. She preceded him in death twenty-five years ago. Mr. Wannemacher was well known throughout the county and community and was highly respected by all who knew him.

He leaves to mourn their loss four children, Miss Estella Wannemacher, at home; Arthur and Leander, of Ottoville, and Mrs. Otto Friemonth, Toledo; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Flatz, Ottoville, and Mrs. Wiechart, Cloverdale; four brothers, Andrew, Ottoville, August and Joseph, Cloverdale, and Paul of Delphos, and seven grandchildren. Two children, three brothers, and a sister preceded him in death.

Mr. Wannemacher took an active part in the community and civic affairs and served on the village council at Ottoville for a number of years. He was also a member of the Catholic Knights of Ohio.

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at nine o'clock in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville. Rev. Henry Gerwert, the pastor, will officiate. Interment will be made in the parish cemetery.

8-2-1940

Services At Cloverdale

Mrs. Frank Studenka Died Friday Evening

Funeral services for Mrs. Madeline Studenka, who died at her home in Muntanna, Ohio, Friday evening at eight-thirty, were held in St. Barbara's Catholic church at Cloverdale Monday morning at nine o'clock.

Mrs. Studenka was born in Czechoslovakia and came top this county in 1914. She has been bedfast for six months prior to her demise.

She is survived by her husband Frank; six sons, Joseph, place of residence unknown; Charles of Columbus, Ky.; John, Frank Jr., Louis and Stephen, at home, and a daughter, Anna also at home.

Rev. Henry Wichman, officiated, at the last rites and interment was made in the parish cemetery.

8-8-1940

Rites Held At Ottoville

Mrs. A. Leininger Died In California

Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Leininger, of Glendale, Calif., formerly of Ottoville, were held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, and interment was made in the parish cemetery.

Mrs. Leininger passed away Thursday afternoon of last week as the result of a heart ailment. She was born at Ottoville, the daughter of Frank and Mary Krebs.

She is survived by her husband Albert Leininger; a son Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Horstman, Chicago, and Miss Veronica Krebs, Glendale, and three brothers, Andrew of Sterling Illinois; Jacob, of Lima, and Fred, of Delphos.

8-30-1940

Sunstroke Proves Fatal

John Rayman Died In Toledo Hospital

John Rayman a lifelong Ottoville resident, died in a Toledo hospital at 3:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon. On Thursday, July 25, he suffered a sunstroke and later contracted pneumonia, which caused his death.

He was born two miles north of Ottoville on November 13, 1886 and was the son of Henry and Louise Rayman. For sometime he had been employed by J. C. Wannemacher and Sons Implement and Hardware dealers. On June 22, 1913, Mr. Rayman was united in marriage to Lucy Schimmoeller, daughter of Frank T. and Wilheminia Schimmoeller. Mr. and Mrs. Rayman resided in Ottoville for six years before moving to their present home, which is located five miles northeast of Ottoville.

When his death occurred, Mr. Rayman was fifty-three years, eight months and twenty days of age.

He is survived by his widow, two daughters and five sons; Glenn at home; Mrs. Melvin Crowe, Toledo; Mary Catherine, Paul, John, Stanley, Robert and Eugene, at home. Surviving also are two brothers, Henry, Delphos and Ben west of Ottoville; and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Schwertner, Maidstone Ontario Canada; Mrs. Louis Brockman, Ft. Jennings, and Mrs. Bert Hardin, Toledo. Two sisters died in infancy.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in the Immaculate Conception church. Rev. Sylvester Schnipke officiated. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.

9-30-1940

Anna Koehl

Koehl Rites At St. John’s On Thursday

Funeral of Mrs. George Koehl to he Held Here — Mrs. Koehl Survived by Husband, Two Sons and Daughter.

Mrs. George Koehl, well known in Delphos, died at St. Rita's hospital in Lima at 12:30 p. m. Monday following a serious illness of six weeks. She bad been in ill health for the past two years.

Her death was attributed to a heart condition.

Anna Mary Krebs was born in Ottoville on May 27, 1882, the daughter of Henry and Theresa Krebs. Her marriage to George Koehl took place at St. John's on June 6, 1905. All her married life was silent in Delphos. The Koehl home is located at 232 West. Fifth street.

When her death occurred. Mrs. Koehl was fifty-eight year's, flour months and three days of age. She was a member of St. John's church, the Altar Society, the ladies' branch of the C. K. of A. and the Sacred Heart League. Surviving are her husband; two

sons and a daughter, M. L. Koehl, West Second street; Mrs. Howard Ridenhour, East  Sixth street; and Eugene Koehl, Ottawa; her father, Henry Krebs, Elyria; and seven grandchildren. She is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Catherine Jauman, East Third street; Mrs. Ed. Schwinnen, Landeck; Mrs. Otto Schmidt, Lima; and Mrs. Ed. Schneider, South Clay .street; two brothers, Peter and Albert Krebs, Elyria; and two-half brothers, Waller Krebs, Columbia Station, Ohio; and William Krebs, Elyria. Mrs. Koehl's mother died forty-nine nine years ago.

The funeral of Mrs. Koehl will be held at St. John's church at 9:00 o'clock Thursday morning. Burial will lie in the church cemetery. The remains will be at the Jauman-Kolkmeyer funeral- home until the time of services.

10-4-1940

Ottoville Lady Called

Services For Aged Citizen Held Monday

Mrs. John Brandehoff, lifelong and respected citizen of the vicinity of Ottoville, died Friday afternoon at two o'clock at her home, two and one-half miles northwest of the village. She had been bedfast for six months prior to her demise, suffering from senility.

Mrs. Brandehoff was born in Ottoville on July 2, 1860, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Looser. On November 7, 1878, she was married to John Brandehoff. Thirteen children were born to this union, ten of whom survive.

Mr. and Mrs. Brandehoff celebrated their golden wedding in 1928 and in 1938 celebrated their sixtieth anniversary. Mrs. Brandehoff was eighty years of age.

She is survived by her husband and the following children; Mrs. Dan Byrne, of near Ottoville; Mrs. Andrew Deitering and Mrs. Ed Weber, Chesaning Mich.; Frank, William and Gilbert Brandehoff, Delphos; Mrs. Lucille Gulker, Lima; Mrs. Al Schulien and John Brandehoff, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Laverne Brandehoff, Cloverdale. Forty-seven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville Monday morning at nine o'clock. Rev. Adrian Brandehoff of Ft. Wayne, grandson, officiated at the services. Burial was made in the parish cemetery at Ottoville.

10-19-1940

UTRUP RITES AT OTTOVILLE

Well Known Farmer is Called To Eternity

            Gerhard Utrup, well known resident of three and one-half miles southwest of Ottoville, died at St. Rita's hospital In Lima at 3:10 p. m. Saturday. Embolism caused his death. On October 9, he underwent a major operation at the hospital and had been a patient there since that time.

He was born near Ottoville, the son of Joseph and Anna Utrup. On February 11, 1881 he was united in marriage to Anna Kehres at Immaculate Conception church In Ottoville. Had he lived until November 3, he would have been sixty-nine years of age.

He was a director of the Farmers Mutual Aid Association and a trustee of Monterey Township. His entire life was spent In the Ottoville vicinity.

In addition to his widow, he is survived by four sons and three daughters: August, southwest of Ottoville; Albert, Kalida; Anthony, Akron; Mrs. Anthony Wiechart, Delphos; Helen, at home; Louis. Leipsic; and Mrs. John Pohl Ft. Jennings he is also survived by four brothers and two sisters, Henry, Joseph and Paul Utrup, north of Delphos; Frank Utrup. Columbus Grove; Mrs. William Frisch, Kirby, and Mrs. Joseph Heising north of Delphos; and twenty-six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, who died in infancy, and a brother and two sisters.

 The funeral was held In Immaculate Conception church In Ottoville at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery, Ottoville.

10-27-1940

Lauer Rites Wednesday At Ottoville

Ottoville Citizen Died Sunday Afternoon

Was Civic Worker Businessman, Postmaster, Many Years

            John P. Lauer, businessman, former postmaster and civic worker in Ottoville and community, died at his home in that village Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. He had been ailing for almost three years and was in serious condition since Wednesday, preceding his death when he suffered a stroke of paralysis.

Mr. Lauer was born in Alsace Loraine, Germany, on January 13, 1859, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lauer. He came to this country and located at Ottoville with his parents when a lad of eleven years.

Following his marriage to Miss Mary Lause, at Delphos the couple moved to McClure, Ohio, where they resided for four years. While located in that village, Mr. Lauer built and operated a grain elevator.

From McClure, Mr. and Mrs. Lauer moved to Delphos, and in April 1900, moved to Ottoville. Mr. Lauer first operated a hotel business at Ottoville, and then conducted an elevator there in partnership with the late Ben Wannemacher. When he sold his interest in the business to Mr. Wannemacher, he went into the furniture business, which he conducted for a number of years. He also served as postmaster of Ottoville for almost twenty-five years.

Mr. Lauer was one of the prominent citizens of the community, and in his younger years was quite active in community and parish work. He served as councilman of the Catholic parish for several years, and was also a member of the local board of education.

He is survived by three sons; Alex, of Perrysburg; Fred, of Toledo; and Arnold of Ottoville; three daughters; Mrs. Lillian Krupp, of Ottoville; Mrs. Leo Otte, Toledo; and Mrs. William Hubbard, Cleveland; three brothers, Nicholas Lauer, Ottoville; Alex Lauer, Detroit; Charles Lauer, Seattle Washington; thirty-one grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife who died on March 7, 1930; a daughter and a son, and two sisters.

Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville Wednesday morning at nine o'clock. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.

10-30-1940

Ottoville Lady Called

Mrs. Joseph Schurer Rites Held Saturday

Mrs. Joseph Schurer, former resident of Ottoville, died in St. Rita's hospital, Lima, Wednesday morning. She had been ill for one month but pneumonia was the immediate cause of her demise.

She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Oss and was born in Minster on August 18, 1871. She moved to Delphos with her parents when a child and several years later moved to Ottoville. She was married to Joseph Schurer at Ottoville in 1915.

She is survived by her husband, a foster daughter, Mary Lou Schaffner, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Kaple, Lima; Mrs. William Schlenbach, Delphos and Mrs. George Vincke, Ottoville; and three brothers, Theodore, George and Joseph Van Oss, Ottoville.

Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception church, Saturday morning at nine o'clock and burial was made in the parish cemetery.

11-13-1940

Ottoville Lady Called

Services Held Saturday For Mrs. Ruen

Mrs. Fred Ruen died Wednesday of last week at her home one and one-half miles northwest of Ottoville. She had been ailing for the last year and was seriously ill for four days suffering from pneumonia.

Mrs. Ruen was born on Wolforst, Austria, on November 6, 1863, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gasser. The family came to Delphos in 1883 and settled on a farm near Ottoville. She was married to Fred Ruen at Ottoville on September 20, 1892. Her husband preceded her in depth on November 10, 1934. She was seventy-seven years of age.

She is survived by two daughters, Sister Mary Salome, Rome City Indiana; Mrs. Edwin Herman, of near Ottoville; a son Alois, at home; a brother, Gephart Gasser, Delphos, and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, two sisters, four half-sisters, and a half-brother.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at nine o'clock in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville and interment in the parish cemetery.

11-25-1940

Brandehoff Rites Held

Aged Ottoville Farmer Is Called To Reward

Another aged resident and pioneer of Monterey township passed into eternity when John Brandehoff, Sr. answered the final call at his home northwest of Ottoville, Monday at two o'clock. He had been failing for some time and his condition was regarded as serious for a week before his death.

Mr. Brandehoff's death occurred on the same farm where he was born and where he spent his entire life. He was born on February 4, 1858, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Brandehoff, and was eighty-two years of age.

He was married to Elizabeth Looser, at Ottoville, on November 7, 1878. Thirteen children, ten of whom are living, were born to this union. In 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Brandehoff observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Mrs. Brandehoff passed away on October 4, of this year.

Mr. Brandehoff retired from active farming about ten years ago. The following children survive: Mrs. Dan Byrne, northwest of Ottoville; Mrs. Andrew Deitering and Mrs. Edward Weber, Chesaning Mich.; Frank, William and Gilbert, of Delphos; Mrs. Lucille Gulker, Lima; Mrs. Al Schulien and John of Ft. Wayne, and Laverne Brandehoff of Cloverdale. Forty-seven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville. Rev. Adrian Brandehoff, a grandson, officiated. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.

12-12-1940

Death Calls H. Deitering

Life Long Resident Of Near Ottoville Dies

Henry H. Deitering, prominent life long resident of Monterey township, died at his home two and one-half miles northwest of Ottoville, Thursday evening ay nine-thirty after a serious illness if three weeks. He had been an invalid for the past five years.

Mr. Dietering was born a farm north of Ottoville on March 10, 1863, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dietering. He was married to Miss Catherine Beining at Ottoville on November 17, 1897, and since their marriage, the couple resided on the same farm. Mr. Dietering was seventy-seven years of age.

He leaves to mourn their loss his widow, six sons; John, of Portland Oregon; Albert, of Wapakoneta; Joseph, of Delphos; Oliver, of Ft. Wayne; Rudolph and Leo, of Ottoville; two daughters; Mrs. Henry Koester and Miss Isadore Miller, Ottoville; thirty-one grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph and Andrew of Chesaning Mich.; Frank, of Bancroft Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. George Wenzlick , Ottoville; and Mrs. Peter Neitling, Chesaning Mich. He was preceded in death by a daughter, a brother and two sisters.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at nine o'clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic church at Ottoville and the remains were laid to rest in the parish cemetery.

12-15-1940

Last Rites At Ottoville

Young Man Died Monday In Toledo

Funeral services for Leo Eickholt of Toledo, former resident of Putnam county, was held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville. Mr. Eickholt died at his home in Toledo early Monday after a two year illness.

 He was born at Cloverdale on February 25, 1903, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eickholt. In July 1932, he was married at Cloverdale to Miss Thelma Martin. The couple resided in Toledo most of their married life. He was thirty-six years of age.

He is survived by his widow; two children, Barbara and Joseph, at home; his mother Mrs. Maude Eickholt, Cloverdale; two sisters, Miss Vera Eickholt and Mrs. Bernice Miller, Toledo; two brothers, Arlo of Toledo, and Cleo of Cloverdale.

The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Ottoville.

12-22-1940

Passed Away At Ottoville

Rites For Mrs. Schmersal Held Thursday

Mrs. Henry Schmersal, lifelong resident of Ottoville and vicinity, answered the call of death at her home one mile west of that village Sunday evening at eight o'clock after an illness of two weeks.

Mrs. Schmersal was born at Ft. Jennings on February 16, 1863, the daughter of Bernard and Christina Pavel. She was seventy-six years of age.

On April, 18, 1883, she was married to Bernard Looser at Ottoville. Mr. Looser died on February 8, 1895. She was married to Henry Schmersal at Ottoville on November 17, 1898.

 She is survived by her husband and the following children; Henry, Dayton; Joseph Looser, Ft. Jennings; William Looser and Mrs. Charles Leis, Ottoville; Charles Looser and Miss Clara Looser at home; and Florian Schmersal, Delphos. A step-son, Albert Schmersal, Delphos, a brother Amos Pavel, Delphos and a sister, Mrs. John Brabant, also of Delphos. A sister, two brothers and a son preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville Thursday morning at nine o'clock. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.

12-28-1940

Well Known Citizen Of County Dies

Injuries Fatal To August Calvelage Of Ottoville

Machine Hit Pole

Served As Trustee For Number OF Years

August Calvelage, prominent resident of Ottoville and highly esteemed citizen of Putnam County, died in St. Rita's hospital, Lima, Saturday morning at four-thirty, as the result of injuries received Thursday night in an automobile accident on route 66, two and one-half miles north of Delphos.

Mr. Calvelage was returning to his home in Ottoville from Delphos, when he apparently lost control of the automobile, which crashed into an Ohio Power company pole. He was alone at the time and the exact cause of the accident is not known. The car was practically demolished. Mr. Calvelage sustained internal injuries, which caused his death. The only noticeable injury received was a cut on his head.

Mr. Calvelage was born a farm a half mile southwest of Ft. Jennings on March 3, 1875, the son of Henry and Caroline Calvelage. He was married to Miss Catherine Wondorle, and with the exception of a year spent in Lima, Mr. and Mrs. Calvelage resided on a farm in Jackson township, one and one-half miles east of Ottoville, until 1935 when they moved to Ottoville.

 Mr. Calvelage was a public spirited citizen of the county and community, and maintained a progressive outlook on life. Fairness in all of his dealings was an outstanding virtue. He served his community as a township trustee for a number of years and was a faithful public servant. In 1936 and a gain in 1940 he was a candidate for the nomination of county commissioner on the Democratic ticket, and on each occasion was a close third in a large field of candidates. He was neighborly, friendly and charitable at all times and was respected by all who new him.

At the time of his death he was sixty-five years, nine months and twenty-five days of age.

 He leaves to mourn their loss his bereaved widow; a son, Alex of Ottoville, and a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ihm, Altoona Pa.; four brothers, Joseph and Jacob Calvelage, of Ft. Jennings; Walter of near Ottoville, and Edward of near Ft. Jennings; a sister, Miss Dora Calvelage, of Toledo, and a granddaughter. Three brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at nine o'clock in the Immaculate Conception Catholic church at Ottoville, with Rev. Henry Gerwert the pastor officiating. Interment was made in the parish cemetery.