1989 - Ottoville Obits

1-28-1989

Regina L. Fortener

Regina L. Fortener, 85, Delphos, and formerly of Ottoville, died at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 1989, at Delphos Memorial Home.

She was born March 1,1903, in Ottoville, the daughter of Peter and Louise (Perrin) Schmitt. On November 22, 1922, she married Robert E. Fortener, who died August 10, 1971.

Mrs. Fortener retired as a bus driver from the Ottoville School District after 23 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ottoville and its Altar Rosary Society, the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Ottoville Gold Star Mothers and Ottoville Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

Survivors include two sons, John, South Gate, MI, and Elmer, Delphos; three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Helen) Bottorff. Zanesville, IN, Mrs. Norman (Karen) Osting, Troy, and Mrs. Roger (Frances) Wurst, Delphos; 33 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and

one sister. Mrs. Ethel Honigford, Ottoville.

She is preceded in death by two sons, Eugene Schmitt and Robert Fortener Jr. and two brothers, and four sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1 p.m. Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Scholarship Fund. Kolkmeyer-Helrnkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Delphos were in charge of arrangements,

1-29-1989

Frances J. Landwehr

            Frances J. Landwehr, 83, formerly of Kalida, died at 5 p.m, Sunday January 29, 1989, at Delphos Memorial Nursing Home.

            She was born March 5, 1905, in Ottoville, the daughter of August and Anna (Ruen) Trenkamp. On April 17, 1929 she married Charles F. Landwehr, who died March 26, 1984.

            Mrs. Landwehr was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Kalida; Catholic Ladies of Columbia; Alter Rosary Society; and Christian Mothers Club.

            Survivors include seven sons, Joseph, Ottawa, Charles Jr., and James, both of Ft. Jennings, Ed, Texas, Alfred and Elmer, both of Kalida, and Paul, Ottoville; three daughters, Mrs. Edward (JoAnn) Menke and Mrs. William (Irene) Warnecke, both of Ft. Jennings, and Mrs. John (Rita) Martin, Delphos; 53 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; a brother, August Trenkamp, Ft. Jennings; and a sister, Mrs. Norman (Sally) Fisher, Michigan.

            She was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Maag and Anna Marie Landwehr; three sisters; and four brothers.

            Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., today (Wednesday) at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Kalida. Burial was held in the church cemetery.

            Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service was held at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

2-11-1989

Victor Miller

Victor M. Miller, 75, Cloverdale, died Saturday evening, February 11, 1989, at his son's residence.

He was born June 27, 1913, in Putnam County, the son of Michael and Elizabeth (Eickholt) Miller. On April 6, 1940, he married Leone Martz, who survives.

Mr. Miller was a dairy farmer. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society.

He was a 1930 graduate of Ottoville High School and a 1934 graduate of Indiana Institute of Technology. He served on the Ottoville School Board from 1955 to 1957. He was instrumental in forming the Putnam County Soil Conservation Service.

Survivors also include seven sons. James E., John P., Michael V. and Larry O., all of Ottoville, Guy E., Cloverdale. Thomas J., Delphos and Robert R., Kalida; four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Monica) Ricker and Mrs. Alan (Mary) Miller, both of Ottoville. Margaret Miller, Lima and Mrs. Andrew (Leann) Carey, Columbus; 27 grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. John (Gertrude) Schwab, Deshler and Mrs. Tony (Emma) Dibling of Carey.

One son, Anthony, and one sister, Elinore Ricker and three brothers, Paul, Urban, and Albert preceded him in death.

A Mass Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell and Rev. Herman Fortman officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may he made lo Ottoville Emergency Medical Squad or the church steeple repair fund.

3-2-1989

Melvin Joseph Perrin

            Melvin Joseph Perrin, 79, Brandon, FL, formerly of Ottoville, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday March 2 in Humana Hospital in Brandon.

            He was born May 6, 1909 to Henry and Bertha (Miehls) Perrin.

            He married Vinerva Lehmkuhle, who died in 1954. He then married Beverly L. McClure in 1966, she survives.

            Also surviving are two sons, Richard Perrin, Springfield and James Perrin, Savannah, GA; three daughters, Mrs. Lyndon (Elaine) Himburg, Van Wert, Mrs. Dennis (Amy) Moore, Delphos and Mrs. Ron (Sandy) Phillips of Riverview, FL; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; six step-sons; three step-daughters; and 14 step-grandchildren.

            Mr. Perrin graduated from Ottoville High School and was a retired Dry Cleaner.

            Preferred memorials are to the charity of the donors choise.

3-7-1989

Gilbert Ellerbrock

            Gilbert Ellerbrock, 75, Cloverdale, died at 9:24 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 1989 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

            He was born February 8, 1914, in Cloverdale, the son of William and Anna (Uphaus) Ellerbrock. On June 18, 1946, he married Louise Honigfort who survives.

            Mr. Ellerbrock retired in 1979 after 30 years of service as a car inspector for the Norfolk and Western Railroad. He was also a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Ottawa American Legion Post 63, Ottoville Holy Name Society, and Immaculate Conception Church.

            Survivors also include two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Mary Jane) Mullenhour, Delphos and Mrs. James (Patty) Schimmoeller, Fort Campbell KY.; three sons, William and Dennis, both of Kalida, and Don, Ottoville; 14 grandchildren; and a sister, Loretta German, Bellefontaine.

            A mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, were military grave side rites were conducted by the American Legion.

            Kolkmeyer- Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville were in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the church steeple repair fund, Alzheimer's Foundation or a charity of the donor's choice.

3-9-1989

Marie M. Wannemacher

Marie M. (Odenweller) Wannemacher, 75, Ottoville, died at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 1989, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 2, 1913, in Rootstown, the daughter of Clementz and Catherine (Krebs) Metz. On February 5, 1940, she married Sylvester A. Odenweller, who died March 9,1963. On February 15,1989, she married Thomas U. Wannemacher, who died October 19,1980.

A homemaker. Mrs. Wannemacher had been a clerk for S.W. Jacobs Jewelry Store in Lima. She had also been a receptionist for Schroeder. Schroeder and O'Malley Law Office in Ottoville. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its Altar Rosary Society. Delphos Hum A Tunes, and the 500 Car Club.

Survivors include three daughters. Mrs. Richard (Joyce) Feathers and Mrs. Gary (Kathy) Hemker, both of Delphos, and Mrs. George (Janice) Kimmet, Ottoville; four sons, Philip Odenweller, Edward Odenweller and Donald Odenweller, all of Delphos, and Thomas Odenweller, Middle Point; 23 grandchildren: a great-grandchild; a sister. Kathryn Gordon, Ottoville and a brother, John Metz, Ottawa.

One grandchild is deceased.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m., Monday, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a combined parish wake and rosary service were held 7 p.m., Sunday.

Memorial contributions may be made t o the church steeple repair fund or the American Cancer Society.

3-26-1989

Norbert H. Pohl

Norbert H. Pohl, 62, Delphos, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 1989, at

his residence.

He was born December 13,1926, in Ottoville, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Calvelage) Pohl. On January 18, 1947, he married Mildred (Mick) Buss, who survives.

Survivors also include three daughters. Lenora Geckle, Lima, Mrs. Harold (Jane) Heidlebaugh, Delphos, and Mrs. Tim (Rosemary) Kleman, Leipsic: two brothers, Gilbert, Coldwater, MI and Bernard, Quincy, MI; three sisters, Mrs. Bob (Ruth) Wegesin, Delphos, Mrs. Paul (Katie) Hermiller, Ottawa and Mrs. Tom (Alice) Brinkman. Kalida; a

halfbrother, Tom Pohl, Ottawa: three halfsisters, Mrs. Richard (Rita) Stanfield, Findlay, Mrs. Ken (Ada) Bucher, Swanton, and Mrs. Bill (Caroll) Sattler, Delta; two stepbrothers, Harold Kleman. Lima and Richard Kleman, Columbus Grove, two stepsisters, Mrs. Richard )Mary) Van Sickle, Florida and Irene Ockluy, Ottawa; and seven grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at St. John's Catholic Church, Delphos. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery.

4-17-1989

Hubert V. Pohlman

Hubert V. Pohlman, 75, Delphos, died at 930 p.m. Monday, April 7, 1989 at Van Wert County Hospital.

He was horn August 30, 1913, in Van Wert County, the son of Joseph and Petronella (Wellman) Pohlman. On February 22, 1936, he married Irma Rupert who survives.

Mr. Pohlman was a retired farmer and served as Monterey Township trustee from 1965 to 1977. He was a former school board member of the Ottoville Public Schools, a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society.

Survivors also include three daughters, Mrs. Harold (Margie) Honigford, Ottoville, Mrs. Daniel (Marilyn) Siefker, Kalida and Mrs. Donald (Carol) Engel, Glen Ellyn, IL: three sons, Gerald, Fort Jennings, Michael, Ottoville and Kenneth, Delphos: 15 grandchildren: two brothers, Hillary and Irvin, both of Delphos: and a sister, Mrs. Ambrose (Loretta) Ricker, Ft. Jennings.

Two brothers, Ralph and Oscar, and one sister, Bertha Lindeman, preceded him in death.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate

Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell will officiate. Burial will he in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Visitation is being held at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday). A parish rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. today.

Memorials may be made to the Miraculous Medal Association or the church steeple repair fund.

4-23-1989

Clara M. Burke

Clara M. Burke, 88, Ottoville, died 3:17 a.m., Sunday, April 23, 1989, at St. Rita's Medical Center. Lima.

She was born May 2, 1900, in Ottoville, the daughter of George E. and Dorothy (Schlagbaum) Altenburger. She married Russell Burke, who is deceased.

Mrs. Burke was the former owner and agent of Altenburger Insurance Agency in Ottoville. She was also a former secretary for Farmers Mutual Insurance. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Alberta Altenburger, Ottoville, and Lorene Kalt, Dayton; and a brother. George J. Altenburger, Crystal River, FL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday (today) at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be a t 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the church steeple repair fund.

4-27-1989

Mellitus F. Schimmoeller

Mellitus F. Schimmoeller, 79, Cloverdale, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 1989 at Delphos Memorial Nursing Home.

He was born July 15, 1909, in Ottoville, the son of William J. and Mary P. (Langhals) Schimmoeller. On June 15, 1932, he married Leona C. Kroeger who survives.

A retired farmer, Mr. Schimmoeller had also been a school bus driver for 13 years for Ottoville School District. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society.

Survivors also include three daughters. Mrs. Norman (Norma) Hesseling, Delphos, Mrs. Norman (Carolyn) Maag, Columbus Grove and Mrs. Don (Kay) Meyer, Fort Jennings; a son. Jerry, North Andover, MA; 18 grandchildren: and six great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Frank, Clarence and Alphonse, and two sisters, Josephine Thines and Hilda Wurst are deceased.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell and Rev. Henry Langhals officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church steeple repair fund or American Heart Association.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville.

4-27-1989

Otto A. Friemoth

Otto A. Friemoth, 95, Toledo, died Thursday. April 27, 1989 in the Mark's Nursing Home, Toledo.

He married Viola Friemoth, who died in 1979.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Alma Bender: five grandchildren: and 8 great-grandchildren: and nieces and nephews.

One brother the Rev. William S. Friemoth died in 1985.

Services were held at 10 a.m. last Monday at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Toledo. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville, with graveside services at the cemetery at 1 p.m. Monday.

Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

5-9-1989

Caroline A. Utrup

Caroline A. Utrup, 89, Delphos, died at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday May 9,

1989 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, following an extended illness.

She was born November 24, 1899, In Putnam County, the daughter of John and Philomena Meyer Pohl. On June 6, 1922, she married August Utrup who died July 4, 1977

Survivors include three sons, Arthur Utrup, Edwin Utrup, and Roman Utrup, all of Delphos: four daughters. Mrs. Merle (Lauretta) Hollar and Irene Utrup, both of Delphos, Wilma Springer of Wapakoneta, and Mrs. William (Ruth) Martin of Lima: a brother, John Pohl of Fort Jennings; 29 grandchildren: 44 great-grandchildren: and two great-great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was on Friday. May 12, at St. John's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Harter and Son Memorial Chapel, where a parish wake was held at 8 p.m. Thursday

5-10-1989
George J. Altenburger

            George J. Altenburger, 85, Crystal River, died Wednesday, May 10, 1989, at Cypress Cove Center in Crystal River.

            A native of Ottoville Ohio, he came here from St. Joseph, Michigan 30 years ago. He was a retired shoe salesman representative. Mr. Altenburger was a member of St. Benedicts Catholic Church in Crystal River.

            Survivors include three sons, George T. Altnburger, Livonia, Mich., Thomas J. Altenburger, Seattle, Wash., and James E. Altenburger, Jacksonville, a daughter, Joyce Ann Paul, Cupertino, Calif.; two sisters Alberta Altenburger, Ottoville, Ohio, and Loreen Kall, Dayton, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

5-14-1989

Mary L. Winkelman

Mary L. Mayme Winkleman, 99, Ottoville, died at 9:15 a.m., Sunday, May 14, 1989, at Delphos Memorial Nursing Home.

She was born May 10, 1890, in Ottoville, the daughter of Max and Sebina (Reckart) Winkelman.

Miss Winkelman was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society. She had attended Notre Dame Academy of Toledo.

Survivors include two sisters, Rose Winkelman, Delphos, and Alma Bourgeois, Perrysburg.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Harter and Son Funeral Home. where a parish wake service was held Monday.

5-21-1989

Edward O. Turnwald

Edward O. Turnwald, 93, Cloverdale, died at 11:00 p.m. Sunday May 21, 1989 at Van Wert County Hospital.

He was born March 11, 1896, in Van Wert County, the son of Joseph and Mary Smola Turnwald. On July 23, 1919, he married Tharsilla A. Frederick who died May 29,1985.

Mr. Turnwald was a retired carpenter and farmer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Ottoville and its Holy Name Society.

Survivors include four sons, Gerald Turnwald and Gilbert Turnwald, both of Shepherd, MI., Arthur Turnwald of Fort Jennings, and Donald Turnwald of Cloverdale: two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Mary) Moeggenborg of Shepherd. MI., and Mrs. Norman (Theresa) Becker of Cloverdale: 41 grandchildren; and 66 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 24, 1989 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiating. Burial will be In St. Mary's Cemetery.

Arranqements handeled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ottoville Emergency Medical Squad. The church steeple repair fund or a charity of the donor's choice.

6-25-1989

Alice R. Zeller

Alice R. Zeller, 72, of Norwalk, died Sunday at Providence Hospital, Sandusky, after a short illness.

Born in Ottoville, she resided in Norwalk most of her life. A registered nurse, Mrs. Zeller recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of her graduation from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, Toledo. She was a World War II veteran, serving as a first

Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps Nursing Division. Mrs. Zeller was a member of

St. Paul Catholic Church, Norwalk; its Altar and Rosary Society; and St. Camillus Nursing Society.

Survivors include her husband, Robert, to whom she was married 39 years; daughters, Ann Meyer of Lake Charles, La., and Susan Rose of Norfolk, Va.; sons, Dr. James of Holland, Mich., and John of Rochester, N.Y; six grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Kluding of Norwalk, Margaret Smith of Monroeville, and Helen Brown of Peru, Ohio; and brothers, Edward Stallkamp and Donald Stallkamp, both of Monroeville. A sister, Elizabeth Kluding, preceded her in death.

Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Heaston-Gerber Funeral Home, Norwalk, where 8:30 p.m. Christian wake will be conducted.

Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Catholic Church by the Rev. Harvey Keller.

Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Norwalk. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Zeller may be made to St. Paul School Fund, 91 E. Main St., Norwalk 44857.

7-29-1989

Armella C. Eickholt

            Armella C. Eickholt, 82, Celina, died at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 1989 at Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford.

            She was born July 13, 1907, in Ottoville, the daughter of Frank and Catherine Schirrack Eickholt.

            Miss Eickholt was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its Alter Rosary Society.

            Survivors include one sister, Mrs. John (Frances) Fenbert of Leipsic.

Services were a t 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 1989 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled at W.H. Dick and Sons Funeral Home.

8-17-1989

Edith R. Etgen

            Edith R. Etgen, 93, Delphos, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, August 17, 1989 at Sarah Jane Chambers Geriatric Center.

            She was born September 4, 1895, in Ottoville, the daughter of Mathias and Mary (Sutter) Etgen.

Survivors include nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

8-22-1989

Beverly Ann Becker

Beverly Ann Becker, 55, Ottoville, died at 1.34 p.m. Tuesday, August 22,

1989, at her residence.

She was born July 3, 1934, in Ottoville, the daughter of Gilbert and Mildred (Becker) Hoehn. Her mother survives in Ottoville, and her father is deceased. On June 9, 1956, she married Melvin A. Becker, who survives.

Mrs. Becker was a former employee of Wannemacher's Jewelers. She retired this year from Ottoville Schools where she had been a cook for 16 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its Altar Rosary Society.

Survivors also include fours sons, Frank C., Ottoville, Wayne A., College Station. TX, Roger L., Columbus and Jason W., at home: a daughter. Mrs. Butch (Jill) Lucas, Delphos: five grandchildren: and five sisters, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Taylor, Van Wert, Mrs. Jim (Darlene) Lause and Mrs. Gary (Janice) Schlagbaum, both of Ottoville, Mrs. Joe (Donna) Ferrante, Swanton and Mrs. Paul (Diane) Gilliland, Van Wert.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:36 a.m. Thursday at the church. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville, was in charge of arrangements.

10-17-1989

Herbert P. Plescher

Herbert P. Plescher. 73, Ottoville, died 11:07 a.m., Tuesday, October 17, 1989, at Delphos Memorial Home.

He was born June 24, 1916, in Ottoville, the son of John H. and Catherine (Bendele) Plescher. On September 1,1936, he married Jane 'Jenny' Bowersock and she survives.

Other survivors include three sons, John, Elida, Terry, Texas, and Michael, Ottoville: one daughter, Mrs. James (Sharon) Knippen, Ottoville; one foster daughter, Betty Bowersox. Ottoville; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Joan Hartnett; three half brothers and two half sisters.

Mr. Plescher retired in 1977 after 35 years of service as a conductor with the Nickle Plate Railroad. He retired in 1962 as a farmer. He was a licensed pilot. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Revs. Herman Fortman and Sylvan Obergefell officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.

Visitation is Wednesday (today) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd

Funeral Home. Ottoville, where a Rosary service will be recited 8 p.m. Thursday.

Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

10-20-1989

Alma E. Holtgreven

Alma E. Holtgreven, 90, Glandorf, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Mrs. Holtgreven was born February 12, 1899, in Ottoville, the daughter of Leonard and Mary Miller Gmeiner. In August 1916, she married Charles Holtgreven, who died March 31,1959.

Mrs. Holtgreven was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and its Altar-Rosary Society. She was a clerk for Gmeiner Shoe Store in Ottawa.

Survivors include one son, Charles Holtgreven of Findlay: four daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Mary Louise) McMillen of Ottawa, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Giesken of Glandorf,

Mrs. Charles (Charlene) Vaught of York, PA, and Mrs. Daryl (Alma Jean) Franz of Montpelier: 22 grandchildren: 27 great-grandchildren: one great-great-grandchild:

and one brother, Ambrose Gmeiner of Ottawa.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Leonard and James, and one daughter, Kathleen.

Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf. Rev. Louis Osterhage officiated. Burial was in Sts. Peter and Paul

Cemetery, Ottawa.

10-21-1989

Clara A. Brinkman

Clara A. Brinkman, 90, Lima, died at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, October 21,

1989, at her home.

She was born October 8, 1899, in Ottoville, the daughter of Henry and Mary Martin Ruen. On October 6, 1919, she married Frederick N. Brinkman who survives.

Mrs. Brinkman was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and its Altar Rosary Society. Daughters of Isabella and Catholic Ladies of Columbia. She was also a member and had held several officer posts of the Council of Elders, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and the Veterans of World War I Auxiliary.

Survivors also include a son. Howard H. Brinkman of Lima: three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Jane) Davisson, Mrs. Bill (Doris) Fricke of Elida, and Mrs. Fred (Honey) Krakowiak of Lima; two sisters, Frances Wolke of Cleveland and Henrietta King of Ottoville: 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial was in Gethsemani cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Lima. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

10-27-1989

Rose Marie Hoehn

Rose Marie Hoehn, 88, Ottoville, died at 9:33 p.m. Friday, October 27, 1989 at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Mrs. Hoehn was born August 30, 1921, in Lima, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Zahm) Vincke. On August 20, 1971, she married Walter Hoehn, who survives.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its

Alter Rosary Society.

Survivors also include four stepdaughters, Mrs. Terry (Ruth) Wannemacher of Ottoville. Mrs. Randy (Linda) Schroeder of Mason, MI. Mrs. Terry (Diane) Lee of Lima and Mrs. Darryl (Mary) Beggs of Russells Point: four stepsons. Edward Hoehn, Steven Hoehn and Michael Hoehn, all of Ottoville, and Timothy Hoehn of Toledo: 14 grandchildren: and one brother, Cletus Vincke of Newport News, VA.

Two brothers preceded her in death. Elvin & Lester Vincke.

Mass of Christian Burial was said at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville where a parish rosary was recited Monday evening at 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ottoville Church Steeple Fund or a charity of the donor's choice.

11-7-1989

Bruno S. Miller

Bruno S. (Tobe) Miller, 85, Cloverdale, died Tuesday November 7, 1989 at his daughter's home in Ottoville.

He was born May 3, 1904, in Ottoville, the son of Martin and Veronica Eickholt Miller. On August 19, 1936, he married Genevieve Ann Ricker who died May 25, 1985.

Mr. Miller was a retired farmer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its Holy Same Society.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Richard (JoAnn) Carder of Ottoville: two sons, Stanley G. Miller, Ottawa and Roger Miller of Ottoville: two sisters, Bertha Grothaus of Delphos and Lucinda Hilvers of Ottoville a brother, Hugo Miller of Duluth, MN: 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was said at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in

St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church steeple repair fund or a charity of the donor's choice.

11-11-1989

Euletta A. Weber

Mass of Christian burial for Euletta Weber, 80, Ecorse, MI, was held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 1989 at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Riverview, MI. She died at 7:15 p.m. November 8, at a Wyandotte Hospital. Wyandotte, MI.

She was born December 16, 1908, in Ottoville to Gerhard H. and Barbara (Thithof) Otte. She married Frank F. Weber May 28, 1932, who died August 31, 1984.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Jane) Castleberry of Wyandotte, MI; four sons, Dennis Weber of Trenton, MI, Jerry Weber of Port Richey, FL, Richard Weber of Romulus, MI. Charles Weber of Ecorse, MI: two brothers, Henry Otte of Ottoville and Gerhard W. Otte of Delphos: four sisters, Elvira Bodkins of Ottoville, Mary Ann Otte of Wyandotte, MI, Margaret Metzger of Dayton, and Bette Otte of Ottoville; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

One son, Cletus, two brothers, Elmer Otte and Leo Otte, and one sister, Marcille Boerger are deceased.

Mrs. Weber was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Ecorse, MI.

11-30-1989

Michella M. Klenz (Infant)

Michella Marie Klenz, infant daughter of Rodney and Patricia Schnipke Klenz, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 1989 at Toledo Hospital, where she was taken shortly after birth at St. Rita's Medical Center at 4:28 a.m. Thursday.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Schnipke, Cloverdale: and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Klenz. Delphos.

Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell and Rev. Ron Stark officiated.

Arrangements were handled by Harter and Son Funeral Home, Delphos.

12-20-1989

Ida M. Keller

Ida M. Keller, 87, Fort Jennings died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 20,1989 at her home.

She was born March 14, 190, in Ottoville, the daughter of Joseph, and Catherine (Kieffer) Weber. She married Harley Keller who died in 1979.

Mrs. Keller was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Fort Jennings.

Survivors include a sister, Martha Eickholt, Ottoville.

Mass of Christian Burial was said at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rev. John Shanahan officiated. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, near Ottoville.

Arrangements were handled by Harter and Son Memorial Chapel, Delphos.