1912 - Ottoville Obits

2-5-1912

Joseph Schneider

2-5-1912

Martha Krebs

2-22-1912

Clemans Perrin

3-11-1912

Mary Kalt

Death Takes Mrs. Kalt

Mother of Mrs. Joseph Imber Died at Her Home In Delphos Monday – Remains To Be Interred In Ottoville

            Mrs. Mary Kalt, relict of the late John Kalt, of Ottoville, who passed away two years ago, died at 7:30 o’clock Monday morning, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Imber, 129 north Washington Street, from infirmities of old age. She was past 70 years of age.

            Mary Walker was born in Baden, Germany, and was brought to this country by her parents when she was but three years old. Fifty years ago she was united in marriage to John Kalt in New Reigel. Mr. and Mrs. Kalt lived on a farm near Ottoville, and in Delphos for 34 years. Mr. Kalt was formerly engaged in business here, at Fourth and Main Street’s. Mrs. Kalt had been ailing for two years. Four months ago Mrs. Kalt was brought to Delphos and made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Imber.

            Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kalt, one of whom is dead. Those living are Mrs. Henry Wannemacher and Frank Kalt, of Ottoville; Mrs. Joseph Imber, of Delphos; Charles Kalt, of Continental; John Kalt, of Payne; Mrs. L. P. Euchenhofer, of Denver, Colorado.

            Mrs. Kalt was well known to many Delphos people, and universally admired and respected by all who knew her. She was a faithful communicant of the Ottoville Catholic Church, and the funeral services will be held there Thursday morning, at 9 o’clock. The remains were taken to Ottoville, Monday afternoon, to the home of her son, Frank Kalt, two miles southwest of Ottoville. Interment will be made in the Ottoville cemetery.

3-12-1912

Maria Klein

3-30-1912

John Mueller

4-9-1912

Susanna Kiefer

4-8-1912

Casper Frenzer (Infant)

4-19-1912

Anna Marie Miller

4-22-1912

Marguerita C. Bigelow (Infant)

5-20-1912

Catherina Gergen

6-13-1912

Nicholas Krebs

Death At Ottoville

Nicholas Krebs, Formerly Of Delphos, Died At Home Of His Mother Wednesday night

            Nicholas Krebs passed away at the home of his mother, Mrs. Nicholas Krebs, in Ottoville, Wednesday night at 11:40 o’clock, after an illness of seven weeks from a complication of diseases. Mr. Krebs was taken ill several weeks ago. For a time he was apparently improving, and it was thought that he would completely recover. Three weeks ago he took a turn for the worse and grew gradually weaker until death came.

            Mr. Krebs was a single man and was about 35 years old. He was located in Delphos, for several years, and was employed at the Hotel Delphos and the Hotz Café. He left Delphos six months ago and was employed in Ottoville until he was forced to quit on account of ill health. The deceased is a brother of Mrs. Charles Bonifas, of Delphos.

            The funeral will be held from the Catholic Church in Ottoville, Saturday morning at 9 o’clock.

6-14-1912

Philip Kemper

Pioneer of Putnam County

Phillip Kemper Second Oldest Resident of That County Passed Away At His Home In Ottoville

            Phillip Kemper, the second oldest resident of Putnam County, passed away at his home in Ottoville, Wednesday at noon, death being due to general debility caused by his advanced age. He would have been ninety years old next September. Mr. Kemper became seriously ill two weeks ago and gradually declined until death resulted.

            Phillip Kemper was born in Germany and came to this country when a young man. He located at Cincinnati and was married there to Miss Elizabeth Vornau, about sixty-one years ago. One year later he came to Putnam County and settled on a farm near Douglas. Here he continued to reside until twelve years ago, when he purchased residence property in Ottoville and moved to that town where he has since made his home. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kemper, two of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. Mary Strotman, of North Moening Street, Delphos; Henry Kemper, Dayton; John Kemper and Mrs. Anna Gulker, Glandorf; Mrs. Henry Biedenharn, of near Ottoville; Joseph Kemper, of Lima; George Kemper and Gerhardt Kemper, at home. Mrs. Kemper died about fifteen years ago. There is but one resident of Putnam County who is older than Mr. Kemper, Peter Kiefer, who is ninety years of age.

            The funeral will be held from the Catholic church at Ottoville, Monday morning, at 9 o’clock.           

6-17-1912

Frank Brinkman (Infant)

6-23-1912

Earl E. Lauer

6-25-1912

Maria Winkelman

6-3-1912

Clodie Elda Marie Thomas (Infant)

8-7-1912

Gerhard Kemper

10-7-1912

Carmalita Marie Van Oss (Infant)

10-10-1912

Peter Miller

Two Aged Men Taken

Anthony Korb Learns of Death of Father-In-Law While Attending Funeral of His Grandfather

            To be notified of the death of his father-in-law while attending the funeral of his grandfather, was the experience of A. Korb, of East Second Street. Both of the deceased were respected and aged citizens, their ages being nearly the same, one having attained the age of 84 years, while the other was born in 1827.

            Tuesday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed Miller, in Ottoville, death came to Peter Miller, who had been in failing health for several months. Mr. Miller was 84 years of age and since the death of his wife, had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ed Miller in Ottoville. He spent some time in Delphos with his daughter, Mrs. Nick Gillen, and will be remembered by many local residents. Mr. Miller formerly resided at Sherman, O. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Adam Leis and Mrs. Joseph Byrne, and one brother, Dan Miller, of Ottoville. The deceased was a brother of the late Rev. Fr. Miller, of Ottoville. Four children are also surviving, three daughters, Mrs. Ed. Miller, Ottoville; Mrs. Leo Rekart, New Lothrop, Mich.; and Mrs. Nick Gillen, of Delphos, and one son, Dan Miller, of Ottoville.

            The remains were taken from Ottoville to Bismark for burial, with funeral services being held from the Catholic Church at that place Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Gillen and Anthony Korb, of Delphos attended the funeral.

            A special delivery letter was received here by Mrs. A. Korb, stating that her father, Peter Leis, died at his home in Bismarck Thursday afternoon, at the age of 85 years. Mr. and Mrs. Korb and son John will leave Sunday afternoon for Bellevue, and go from there to Bismarck to attend the funeral of Mr. Leis.

10-13-1912

Mary Miller

10-20-1912

Elma Carolina Studer

Found Dead In Bed At Ottoville

Six Year Old Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Studer Died Suddenly Sunday Morning

            The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Studer, in Ottoville, was saddened Sunday morning, when their eldest daughter, Alma, aged about six years, passed away.

            The child who had been unusually healthy, was taken ill a few days ago with a severe attack of croup, followed by pneumonia.

            Members of the family had given her a dose of medicine Sunday morning and had gone to another room of the residence. When they returned to her bedside, a few minutes later, at about seven o’clock, they found her cold in death, the messenger having summoned her to the great beyond, during there brief absence.

            Mr. and Mrs. Studer have one child, a daughter, left to bring them consolation in their affliction. The funeral services over the remains of the child will be held from the Catholic Church in Ottoville Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock, and interment made in the Catholic Cemetery at that place.