1-7-2014
Sister Rita Herman CPPS
Sister Rita Herman CPPS, 80, died
January 7, 2014 at the Maria Joseph Center in Dayton.
Sister Rita was born March 15, 1933
in Lima, Ohio to Edwin and Theresa (Ruen) Herman, who preceded her in death.
She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Precious Blood on August 30,
1950, and celebrated her 60th jubilee in August 2010. She taught in elementary
schools in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri for 56 years, mostly teaching
math to junior high students.
Survivors include 2 sisters, Edna
Greeley and Frances Rhine of Lima; Five brothers, Leo (Helen) Herman, Donald
(Kathryn) Herman, Carl (Doris) Herman and John (Jean) Herman, all of Ottoville,
and Ralph (Kay) Herman of Ottawa. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two
brothers-in law, William Greeley and Richard Rhine of Lima.
Mass of Christian burial was held
at 10:30 on January 10, 2014 at Salem Heights Motherhouse in Dayton.
1-13-2014
Maurice B. Boecker
Maurice B. Boecker, 72, of Findlay, died on Monday,
January 13, 2014 at his residence. He was born on March 28, 1941 in Cloverdale,
Ohio to the late Henry and Ruth (Schmidt) Boecker . He married Madonna L. Meyer
on April 15, 1961 and she preceded him in death on May 31, 2012.
Surviving are three children,
Gregory L. (Lynette Diebert) Boecker, Findlay, Michelle (Tom) Merker,
Greenwood, Missouri, Carla (Daniel) Halstead, Leesburg, Florida, two
grandchildren, Jordan Boecker and Danielle Croup, and three great
grandchildren, Dalton, Cadon and Sarah. Also surviving are eight brothers,
Norbert (Jean), Karl (Linda), Dennis (Diane), Duane (Bonnie), Paul (Laurie),
Marvin, George (Terri), Alan (Tammy), and two sisters, Marilyn (Don) Dunbar,
and Maureen (Peter) Kennerk. Maurice was also preceded in death by a son Jeff.
He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church,
Moose Lodge, Amvets and the VFW.
Maurice enjoyed his career with the Findlay Fire Department retiring as Fire
Chief. Maurice also loved playing Bridge, singing karaoke, and caring his two
dogs, Pepper and Rascal and his two cats Peaches and Patches.
Visitation will be held at
KIRKPATRICK-BEHNKE FUNERAL HOME from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 16,
2014 with a Rosary at 7:45 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2014 at St. Michael the
Archangel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Memorials
may be made to the Humane Society and S.P.C.A of Hancock County, 4550 Fostoria
Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840 or to a charity of the donor's choice . Online condolences
may be sent to the family via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com
2-9-2014
2-1-2014
Margaret E. Powell
Margaret Elizabeth Powell, 92, died
at 8:02 a.m. Feb. 1, 2014, at Vancrest of Delphos.
She was born April 7, 1921, to
Henry and Magdelena Hohlbein Pohl, who preceded her in death. On Feb. 5, 1946,
she married Norman "Si" Powell, who died March 27, 1989.
Mrs. Powell was a homemaker whose
passion was her family. She was also a seamstress and made several wedding and
bridesmaid dresses. Crossword puzzles were a favorite pastime. She was also a
nature enthusiast. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons,
Thomas (Marilyn) Powell, of Powell, Michael Powell, of Grove City, and Jeff
Powell, of Delphos; six daughters, Marge (Bill) Robinson, of Exeter, Calif.,
Patricia Rittger, of Kemah, Texas, Theresa Menke, of Middle Point, Deb (Tim)
Maag, of Ottoville, Cheri (Mike) Placke, of Van Wert, and Lisa (Bruce) Bendele,
of Ottoville; and 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Karen Stocklin; three brothers, John, Ed and Elmer Pohl; and three
sisters, Clara Vondran, Lucille Clark and Dorothy Barnes.
A Mass of Christian Burial will
begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church,
Delphos. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, where a parish wake service will
begin at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made
to a charity of the donor's choice .
2-1-2014
Norbert "Nub" Boecker
Norbert "Nub" Boecker,
70, of Ottoville passed away peacefully at 7:35 a.m., Saturday, February 1,
2014 at his residence surrounded by his children and wife of 50 years of
marriage.
Nub was born July 1, 1943 in
Cloverdale to the late Henry and Ruth (Schmidt) Boecker. On April
18, 1964, he married Jean Wehri who survives in Ottoville.
Nub is also survived by 3 sons: Keith (Carol) Boecker and Rick (Holly) Boecker all of Ottoville and Nick (Deana) Boecker of Ottawa; a daughter: Jan (Terry) Warnecke of Ottoville; 12 grandchildren: Leanna (Zach) Horstman, Kayla Boecker, Brad Boecker, Todd Warnecke, Jenna Warnecke, Troy Warnecke, Chelsey Boecker, Evan Boecker, Billie Jo Bendele, Brennan Boecker, Brayden Boecker and Bailey Boecker; 2 great-grandchildren: Jace Horstman and Kennedy Horstman; 7 brothers: Dennis "Doc" (Diane) Boecker of South Carolina, Karl (Linda) Boecker and Duane (Bonnie) Boecker all of Ottoville, Marvin Boecker of Cloverdale, Paul (Laurie) Boecker of Ottoville, George (Terri) Boecker of Cloverdale, Alan (Tammy) Boecker of Continental and 2 sisters: Marilyn (Don) Dunbar of Ottoville and Maureen (Pete) Kennerk of Hicksville. He is also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law: Maurice and Donna Boecker and a sister: Marleen Boecker.
Nub retired from General Motors, where he worked as a millwright and served as chairman of the United Auto Workers Local #211. He was also a lifelong farmer. After retirement, he worked part time for S.I. Distributing. He was a graduate of Ottoville High School. Nub was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville. He enjoyed cutting firewood, playing cards, spending time with his grandkids and his kids and watching Cincinnati Reds and Wheel of Fortune. He enjoyed sending humorous post cards to grandchildren when he was out of town.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating.
Burial will be at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Twp.
Memorials may be given to Putnam Co. Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
Nub is also survived by 3 sons: Keith (Carol) Boecker and Rick (Holly) Boecker all of Ottoville and Nick (Deana) Boecker of Ottawa; a daughter: Jan (Terry) Warnecke of Ottoville; 12 grandchildren: Leanna (Zach) Horstman, Kayla Boecker, Brad Boecker, Todd Warnecke, Jenna Warnecke, Troy Warnecke, Chelsey Boecker, Evan Boecker, Billie Jo Bendele, Brennan Boecker, Brayden Boecker and Bailey Boecker; 2 great-grandchildren: Jace Horstman and Kennedy Horstman; 7 brothers: Dennis "Doc" (Diane) Boecker of South Carolina, Karl (Linda) Boecker and Duane (Bonnie) Boecker all of Ottoville, Marvin Boecker of Cloverdale, Paul (Laurie) Boecker of Ottoville, George (Terri) Boecker of Cloverdale, Alan (Tammy) Boecker of Continental and 2 sisters: Marilyn (Don) Dunbar of Ottoville and Maureen (Pete) Kennerk of Hicksville. He is also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law: Maurice and Donna Boecker and a sister: Marleen Boecker.
Nub retired from General Motors, where he worked as a millwright and served as chairman of the United Auto Workers Local #211. He was also a lifelong farmer. After retirement, he worked part time for S.I. Distributing. He was a graduate of Ottoville High School. Nub was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville. He enjoyed cutting firewood, playing cards, spending time with his grandkids and his kids and watching Cincinnati Reds and Wheel of Fortune. He enjoyed sending humorous post cards to grandchildren when he was out of town.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating.
Burial will be at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Twp.
Memorials may be given to Putnam Co. Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
2-9-2014
Robert V. "Bob" Siebeneck
3-5-2014
Robert V. "Bob" Siebeneck, 71, of
Ottoville died at 6:08 A.M. Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the Meadows of Kalida.
He was born July 17, 1942 in
Ottoville to the late Ray and Florence (Hohenbrink) Siebeneck.
Surviving are 5 sisters: Velma
Warnimont of Miller City, Theresa Gerding of Kalida, Jane (Ronald) Pothast of
Delphos, Sharon (Richard) Meyer of Ottoville, Janet Variell of Goose Creek, SC,
1 brother: Norman (Valeta) Siebeneck of Ottoville and several nieces, nephews,
great nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death also by a
brother: Donald Siebeneck; 2 brothers-in-law: Robert Gerding and Charles
Warnimont and a nephew: Rob Gerding.
Bob worked at Brookhill Workshop.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. He enjoyed
fishing and loved '57 Chevy's.
A Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 P.M.
Monday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township (on the corner of St.
Rts. 224 & 634).
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice .
Condolences may be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
2-17-2014
Marianne M. Hoehn
Marianne M. Hoehn, 92, passed away
February 17, 2014, at 2:48 am, Baton Rouge Senior Health Services.
Marianne was born August 26, 1921,
in Ottoville, OH, to Leo and Regina (Gergen) Hoehn who preceded her in death.
Marianne was a member of St. John's
Catholic Church. She was in the choir, a greeter at the church, the alter
rosary society and the funeral committee. Marianne enjoyed crocheting and
painting ceramics. She loved spending time with her family and she will be deeply
missed.
Survivors include: 2 Brothers,
Norbert "Norb" Hoehn of Lima, OH, Kenneth "Kenny"
(Jennifer) Hoehn of Lima, OH, 2 Sister-in-laws, Ann Hoehn, Mary Hoehn,
Brother-in-law, Richard Dardio, 5 Nieces and 20 Nephews, many Great Nieces and
Nephews.
Preceded in death by: 3 Brothers,
Laverne "Bud" (Jean) Hoehn, Jerome "Jerry" Hoehn, Hubert
"Butch" Hoehn, 3 Sisters, Ruth (Ray) Pangle, Margaret
"Margene" Dardio, Dolores "Dolly" (Robert) Ibbitson,
sister-in-law, Twylah Hoehn.
Services will be held Thursday,
February 20, 2014, at 9:30 am, at St. John's Catholic Church. Father David Ross
to officiate the service. Burial in Gethsemani Cemetery following the service.
Friends may call Wednesday,
February 19, 2014, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services
- Shawnee Chapel.
Contributions may be made to St.
John's Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com
3-5-2014
Lauretta M. Kroeger Schaffer
Lauretta M. Kroeger Schaffer, 77, died March 5,
2014, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 4, 1936, in
Ottoville to John and Philomena Warnecke Brickner, who preceded her in death.
On Dec. 4, 1990, she married Richard Schaffer, who died Dec. 14, 1991.
Mrs. Schaffer was a homemaker and healthcare
worker. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Landeck, and
its Catholic Ladies of Columbia Council 84.
Survivors include eight sons, Larry
(Nancy) Kroeger and Rick Kroeger, both of Landeck, Jim (Patty) Kroeger, of
Leipsic, Ron Kroeger, of Landeck, Leonard Kroeger, of Lima, Jerry Jr. Kroeger,
of Rockford, Richard (Missy) Kroeger, of Findlay, and Dave (Shelly) Kroeger, of
Delphos; three daughters, Kay (John) Siefer, of Kalida, Sue (Paula) Radabaugh,
of Landeck, and Marianne (Larry) Wiech, of Columbus; two sisters, Rose (Otto)
Wenzlick and Carolyn (Jerry) Schimmoeller, both of Ottoville; four brothers,
Walt (Rose Ann) Brickner and Ralph (Sharon) Brickner, both of Ottoville, Steve
(Sandy) Brickner, of Columbus Grove, and John (Joan) Brickner, of Warsaw, Ind.;
two sisters-in-law, AnnaJean Bockey and Mary Brickner; Bill and Millie Kroeger;
and her first husband, Gerald Kroeger, of Delphos; and 25 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two
sisters, Doris Ricker and Sister Catherine Brickner; a brother, Cliff Brickner;
and a brother-in-law, Walt Bockey.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin
at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Landeck. Father
Dave Reinhart will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m.
today at Harter & Schier Funeral Home, Delphos, where a CLC service will be
held at 7 p.m. and a parish wake service at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Landeck Church Maintenance Fund or the American
Diabetes Association .
Condolences may be expressed at harterandschier.com.
3-8-2014
Orval R. Eickholt
Orval R. Eickholt, 87, of Ottoville died at 5:30
a.m., March 8, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 14, 1926, in
Ottoville to John C. and Mary M. (Miller) Eickholt. On September 2, 1950 he
married Olivia "Leafy" Berelsman who survives in Ottoville.
He is survived by ten children
Karan (Kenneth) Maenle of Ft. Jennings, Timothy (Beth) Eickholt of Ottoville,
Tina (Thomas) Miller of Tipp City, Brenda (Cindy Johnson) Eickholt of Van Wert,
Richard (Becky) Eickholt of Ottoville, Brian (Diane) Eickholt of Ottoville,
Janice Maag of Ottoville, Patrick (Debra) Eickholt of Kalida, Bruce (Amy)
Eickholt of Ft. Jennings, and Elaine (Butch) Calvelage of Ottoville; a sister:
Calista Miller of Landeck: a sister-in-law; Dolores Eickholt of Ottawa, 36
grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Orval is preceded in death by three
brothers: Ralph (Virginia) Eickholt, Vincent Eickholt and Roman
(Agnes/Margaret) Eickholt; 2 sisters: Katherine (Ralph) Altenburger and Agnes
(Bill) Ulrich; a half-sister: Alvertice "Dolly" Friemoth; and a
brother-in-law: Arnold Miller.
Orval retired from Fruehauf, was a
life long farmer, and a former Trustee for Monterey Township. He was an Army
veteran of WWII
where he was awarded a Purple
Heart. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville, its Holy
Name, the Ottoville Knights of Columbus, Ottoville VFW
and Disabled American Veterans.
Mass of Christian Burial will be
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville with military rites by the Ottoville VFW.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2
to 8 p.m. at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township.
Memorials may be given to the
charity of donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
4-8-2014
4-2-2014
Dolores R. Turnwald
Dolores R. "Dolly"
Turnwald, 77, of Ottoville, went home to be with The Lord at 3:25 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 2, 2014, after a courageous 7 year battle with cancer.
She was born December 3, 1936, in
Ft. Jennings to Alphonse and Agnes (Blum) Utrup, who preceded her in death. On
February 15, 1958 she married John H. Turnwald, who survives in Ottoville. They
were married for 56 years.
Also surviving are three children:
Patricia A. (Richard) Schneider of Ottoville, M. Jane (Randy) Zimmerman of
Lima, and John L. (Carol) Turnwald of Ottoville; three grandchildren: Richard
S. Schneider of Ottoville, Kimberly N. (Joshua) Foster of Lima, and Kyle B.
Zimmerman of Lima; three great-grandchildren: Savannah L. Schneider, Alaina N.
Foster, and Cara E. Foster; nine sisters: Margaret Koester, Anne Landwehr,
Barbara (William) Kroeger, Cecelia (James) Friemoth, Minnie (Gordon) Moenter,
Agnes Klaus, Beatrice Dundas, Mary (Thomas) Say, and Helen Friemoth; three
brothers: James (Carol) Utrup, Sam (Rita) Utrup, and Johnny (Paula) Utrup; and
a brother-in-law: Richard Siefer. She was preceded in death by two sisters:
Bernadette "Mel" Siefer and Gertrude Utrup and a brother: Joseph
Utrup.
Dolores was a homemaker and a
partner with her husband on the family farms. She graduated from Ft. Jennings
High School in 1954. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville and a member of the Altar Rosary Society.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville with Fr. Jerome Schetter and Deacons Jose Flores and Fred Lisk
officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation
will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson
Township.
Memorial contributions may be made
to The Ohio
State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus; The James Cancer Foundation,
Columbus; or the Community Health Professionals of Delphos (Delphos Visiting
Nurses).
Condolences may be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
4-4-2014
Arthur C. Schimmoeller
Arthur C. Schimmoeller, 83, of Ottoville, died 12:40
p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014 at Van Crest of Delphos. He was born October 10,
1930, in Fort Jennings, to the late Edmund H. and Martha (Turnwald)
Schimmoeller. On June 13, 1953, he married Delores B. Hermiller. She died November
6, 2010.
Survivors include eight children:
Dianne (Steve) Carlisle of Indianapolis, IN, Cheryl (David) Kleman of
Ottoville, Jeff (Elaine) Schimmoeller of Ottoville, Doug (Heidi) Schimmoeller
of Bryan, Kevin Schimmoeller of Ottoville, Scott (Kelly) Schimmoeller of
Ypsilanti, MI, Lori Laudick of Lima and Brian Schimmoeller of Hilliard;
eighteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers: Eugene (Helen)
Schimmoeller of Cloverdale and Roger (Cathy) Schimmoeller of Fort Jennings; and
two sisters: Mary Lou (David) Stechschulte of Columbus Grove and Ruth Lucke of
Fort Jennings.
He was preceded in death by a
sister and brother-in-law, Doris Ann (Henry) Honigfort.
Arthur retired as a manager from
the Ottoville Telephone Company. He was very instrumental in the progression of
the Ottoville-Cloverdale telephone and cable systems. He was a member of
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville; US Marine during the Korean
Conflict and six years in the Reserves; Fort Jennings American Legion; Ottoville
VFW;
Ottoville Lions Club and an avid supporter of the Ottoville Athletics.
A Mass of Christian burial will
begin 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, Ottoville with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in
St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville with military rites by the Ottoville VFW and the
Fort Jennings American Legion. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday at
LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a scripture service will
begin at 2p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Ottoville Athletic
Boosters or to the charity of the donor's choice .
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
Patricia E. Rode
7-18-2014
Donald A. Siefker
Donald A. Siefker, 81, died at 5:22 p.m. July 18, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
Patricia 'Pat' E. Rode, 74, of
Landeck, passed away Tuesday morning, April 8, 2014, at her home surrounded by
her loving family.
Her Family…. She was born June 17,
1939 in Cloverdale to the late Ben and Donelda (Dickman) Horstman. On November
7, 1959 she married Arthur J. Rode who survives in Landeck.
She is also survived by a son, Gary
(Elaine) Rode of Landeck; four daughters, Cheryl (Tom) Beining of Ottoville,
Denise (Ron) Schnipke of Glandorf, Teresa (Phil) Wurst of Ft. Jennings, Sandy
(Denny) Berelsman of Landeck; 21 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; five
brothers, Donald (Eileen) Horstman of Midland, Michigan, Larry (Judy) Horstman,
Jerome (Emma) Horstman, Len (Mary Jo) Horstman and Denny (Chris) Horstman all
of Cloverdale; three sisters, Janet (Walter) Maag of Leipsic, Joan (Carl)
Lehman of Miller City and Ruth (Ron) Foppe of Kalida; and many nieces and
nephews; brother-in-law Norb (Irene) Renner; in-laws, Norma (John) Trentman,
Monica (Don) Miller, Dorothy (Nub) Grothouse, Sister Antonia Rode and Ron (Mary
Lou) Rode.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Renner and
a brother-in-law, Jerome Rode.
Her Legacy…. Pat cooked for 30
years at Landeck school, where her meals were legendary and her hugs plentiful.
She was an active member of Landeck St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and
its choir. She was a volunteer at the Interfaith Thrift Shop. Pat enjoyed her
garden of flowers and vegetables, watching grandchildren's events and
especially spending time with her family.
Her Farewell Services.… Mass of
Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 11 at St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church, Landeck, the Rev. Dave Reinhart, officiating. Burial
will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8
Wednesday and 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St.,
Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital or Landeck St. John the Baptist parish.
Online condolences may be shared at www.strayerfuneralhome.com
4-9-2014
Judith A. Miller
Judith A. Miller, 73, of Ottoville died at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, April
9, 2014 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born November 15, 1940 in
Fort Jennings to the late Erwin and Florence (Rekart) Martz. On May 19, 1962
she married Virgil F. Miller who survives in Ottoville.
Also surviving are 4 children: Lori (Rick) Fischer and Todd (Elaine) Miller both of Ottoville, Mindy (Troy) Fairbanks of Milan, MI., and Alan (fiancé, Marcia Hoffman) Miller of Ottoville; 9 grandchildren; and a sister: Connie Birkemeier of Cridersville. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Michelle Miller and a brother: Thomas Martz.
Judy was a registered nurse for Dr. Armbruster in Lima. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and its Catholic Ladies of Columbia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Fr. Jerry Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where there will be a scripture service at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
Also surviving are 4 children: Lori (Rick) Fischer and Todd (Elaine) Miller both of Ottoville, Mindy (Troy) Fairbanks of Milan, MI., and Alan (fiancé, Marcia Hoffman) Miller of Ottoville; 9 grandchildren; and a sister: Connie Birkemeier of Cridersville. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Michelle Miller and a brother: Thomas Martz.
Judy was a registered nurse for Dr. Armbruster in Lima. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and its Catholic Ladies of Columbia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Fr. Jerry Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where there will be a scripture service at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
4-10-2014
Rita M.
Lewandowski
Rita M.
Byrne-Lewandowski, 80, of Holland, OH and formerly of Ottoville died 5:26 a.m.
Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. She
was born June 26, 1933 in Paulding County, OH to the late Orion and Edwina
(Miller) Byrne.
Rita is survived by her three brothers: Eugene (Clarice) Byrne, Hubert (Carol) Byrne and Robert (Jean) Byrne, all of Ottoville and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Rita was a former member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. She worked as a secretary for 48 years with Toledo Electrical Benefit Plant and was a member of the Toledo Indoor Sports Club, where she held several offices.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Father Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville at a later date. Visitation will be Monday, April 14, 2014 from 2 to 8 p.m. at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a scripture service will be held at 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals, Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome@bright.net.
Rita is survived by her three brothers: Eugene (Clarice) Byrne, Hubert (Carol) Byrne and Robert (Jean) Byrne, all of Ottoville and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Rita was a former member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. She worked as a secretary for 48 years with Toledo Electrical Benefit Plant and was a member of the Toledo Indoor Sports Club, where she held several offices.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Father Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville at a later date. Visitation will be Monday, April 14, 2014 from 2 to 8 p.m. at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a scripture service will be held at 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals, Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome@bright.net.
4-26-2014
Virginia E. Wannemacher
Virginia E. Wannemacher, 71, of
Ottoville died 8:42 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice
Center. She was born August 4, 1942 in Toledo to the late Edward and Thelma
(Todd) Grey. On September 1, 1973, she married Paul Wannemacher who survives in
Ottoville.
Virginia is also survived by her children: Ann
(Mike) James of Payne; Jim (Rachel) Wannemacher of Ottoville and John (Amanda)
Wannemacher of Delphos; 3 sisters: Pat (Jim) Kratzman, Judith Pidcock and Mary
Worden all of Toledo; a brother: Frank (Ruth) Grey of Holland; 7 grandchildren:
Kylee, Mikel, Liz, Zack, Rian, Arin and Chloe and many nieces and nephews. She
is also preceded in death by a sister: Beverly June Bailey and 2 brothers:
James and Donald Grey.
Virginia retired from Eaton Corp in
Van Wert. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
Ottoville. She had been a nun with Sisters of the Precious Blood and enjoyed a
teaching career where she taught elementary school in Tiffin and Toledo, and
later substituted for Ottoville Local School and other area schools. She
enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, baking, cooking and she always put
others before herself.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township. In lieu
of flowers, please donate to Van Wert Inpatient Hospice or the charity of your choice .
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
4-27-2014
Roman A. Utrup
Roman A. Utrup, 86, died at 10:54 p.m. April 27,
2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born Oct. 5, 1927, in
Ottoville, to August and Caroline Pohl Utrup, who preceded him in death. In
1985, he married Ankara Miller, and she survives in Delphos.
Mr. Utrup was an accountant and
then he retired from Country Mark as a grain elevator manager after 25 years of
service. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed in Korea during World War
II. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and was a past member
of Delphos Lions Club and the Masons. He was the past president of the Ohio
Grain Feed Organization. He graduated from Middle Point High School. He enjoyed
playing golf.
Survivors also include a son, Ray
Utrup, of Shawnee; a stepson, Mark R. (Nichole Sahr), of Orlando, Fla.; two
daughters, Pamela Riffle, of Elida, and Gayl (Mike) Beach, of Bluffton; two
stepdaughters, Jane Ann (Mark) Nizza, of Vermillion, and Melissa (Doug)
Knippen, of Marietta; four sisters, Lauretta Hollar, of Delphos, Wilma
Springer, of Wapakoneta, Ruth (William) Martin, of Lima, and Irene Utrup, of
Delphos; a brother, Edwin Utrup, of Delphos; and nine grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a
brother, Art Utrup; a brother-in-law, Merle Hollar; a sister-in-law, Ruth
Utrup; and a son-in-law, Paul Riffle.
Services will begin at 11 a.m.
Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos. The Rev. David Howell will
officiate. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery with military rites.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Van
Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
Condolences may be left at harterandschier.com.
4-30-2014
George J. Knippen
George J. Knippen, 85, of Ottoville died 7:56 a.m.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 surrounded by his wife of 58 years and all his
children at Sarah Jane Living Center, Delphos. He was born November 22, 1928 in
Ottoville to the late George and Caroline (Miller) Knippen, Sr. On September
10, 1955 he married Jeanette Smith, who survives in Ottoville.
Also surviving are his children:
Janice (Charles) Pohlman of Delphos, Karen (Dennis) Ricker of Ottoville, Debra
(Timothy) Verhoff of Kalida, Doneta (Rex) Free of Panama City Beach, FL, Kevin
(Cindy) Knippen of Ottoville, Michael (Jackie) Knippen of Ottoville and Rita
(Patrick) Klosterman of Brookville, OH; a sister: Margaret Hesseling of
Delphos; 19 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren with one on the way.
George was preceded in death by 5
sisters: Sister Mary Berchmans, Sister Mary Clara, Agnes Kehres, Lucille
Pohlman and Sister Vita; 4 brothers: Father Carl Knippen, Sylvester Knippen,
William Knippen, Sr. and Joseph Knippen.
George was a self-employed dairy
farmer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville
where he was a member of the parish council and had been an usher. He served as
the director for the Farmers Mutual Aid Association and was a former member of
the Delphos Knights of Columbus.
Mass of Christian Burial will be
10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville
with Father Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. at
LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a scripture service will be
held at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to Putnam County Hospice or the charity of the donor's choice .
5-4-2014
Alma E. Beckman
Alma E. Beckman, 87, died at 10:30
p.m. May 4, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind.
She was born Aug. 16, 1926, in Ottoville to Gebhard
Sr. and Mayme Bohn Gasser, who preceded her in death. On Oct. 11, 1952, she
married Herman H. Beckman, who died April 30, 2012.
Mrs. Beckman was a farmer's wife
and she enjoyed sewing and gardening. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She worked at Drapery
Stitch for more than 25 years.
Survivors include four daughters,
Marge (Ken) Wolski, of Cincinnati, Jeanette (Al) Baaske, of Convoy, Donna
(Brian) Blake, of Grand Forks, N.D., and Helen (Paul) Dixon, of Van Wert; a
sister, Rosemary Kramer, of Delphos; a brother, Gebhard (Ruth) Gasser Jr., of
Ottoville; and eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a
sister, Wilma Gasser; and a brother, Rudy Gasser.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The Rev. Dave Reinhart will officiate.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos, where a parish wake
service will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the St. John's Parish
Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at harterandschier.com.
5-11-2014
Michael J. Pohlman
Michael J. Pohlman, 66, of Ottoville, died 12:18
p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014 at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born September 27,
1947 in Lima to the late Hubert V. and Irma T. (Rupert) Pohlman. On October 28,
1967, he married Marjorie Horstman. She died October 5, 2000. Then on July 19,
2002, he married Louise Mosier who survives in Ottoville.
Michael is also survived by his
three children: Jill (William) Stoner, of Ada, Lynn Ellerbrock of Ottawa and
Matt (Krista) Pohlman of Powell; two step-daughters: Dena (Travis) Knippen of
Ottoville and Cassie (Andrew) Kehres of Ft. Jennings; four grandchildren: Erica
Stoner, Madison Stoner, Avery Pohlman and Reese Pohlman; three
step-grandchildren: Jon Knippen, Zach Knippen and Whitney Kehres; three
sisters: Margie Honigford of Ottoville, Marilyn Siefker of Kalida and Carol
Engle of Galena; and two brothers: Jerry (Dorothy) Pohlman and Kenny (Beth)
Pohlman both of Ottoville.
He was preceded in death by his
son-in-law, Gary Ellerbrock, and two brothers-in-law: Harry Honigford and Dan
Siefker.
Michael was in charge of
maintenance for Van Crest of Delphos, a part-time farmer and a Monterey Twp
Trustee serving from 1985-2007. He was a US Marine Veteran during the Vietnam
Era. Mike was a devoted Catholic who loved the outdoors as well as the Bengals,
Reds and Buckeyes. Family was very important to him and he was a dedicated
husband, father, and grandfather.
A Mass of Christian Burial will
begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church in Ottoville, with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow
in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville with military rites by Ottoville VFW and Fort
Jennings American Legion. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May
13, 2014 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Twp where a scripture service
will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Memorial donations may be given to Alzheimer's
Association of Northwest Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
6-17-2014
Rita R. Heidenescher
Rita Rose
Heidenescher, age 97, of Adrian, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Hospice of
Lenawee Hospice Home. She was born June 7, 1917, in Ottoville, OH to Theodore
and Therese (Landwehr) Friemoth. On June 7, 1938, she married Aloysius (Dick)
Heidenescher in Ottoville, OH. He preceded her in death on June 19, 1981. Rita
was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, a member of the Guadalupe
Society, and previously served as a Eucharistic Minister and as treasurer of
the Christian Women of St. Joseph. She also belonged to the Re-cycled Teen
Agers Band, Golden Chimes and was an avid Tiger fan. For 26 years, she had been
employed by the Madison Schools as cafeteria manager, retiring on September 30,
1991.
Rita is survived by a son, Ric
Heidenescher of Winter Springs, FL; 4 daughters, Marilyn (Michael) Baxter of
Laurel, MD, Carol (Fred) Mort, Betty (Robert) DeLine, Jeanne (Bruce) DeBruyn
all of Adrian; a son-in-law Ed Furstenburg of Pellston; a brother Edwin
Friemoth of Clayton; a sister Marie Musgrave of Clayton; a sister-in-law
Phyllis Friemoth of Adrian; 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 7
great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by her parents, a sister, four brothers, a daughter, Juliann
Furstenberg, and an infant son.
The Funeral Liturgy for Rita will
be offered Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church
with Reverend David Hudgins as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph
Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral
Home, Adrian, where there will be a Vigil Prayer Service held at 7:00 p.m.
Visitation will also be held Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. where a family
prayer service will be held at 9:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. You may
send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 415 Ormsby
St, Adrian, MI, 49221 or to Hospice of Lenawee, 1903 Wolf Creek Hwy, Adrian, MI
49221. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.
6-21-2014
Marie A. Etzkorn
Marie A. Etzkorn, age 94, passed
away at her son's residence on Saturday, June 21, 2014. She was born December
3, 1919 in Ottoville, Ohio to George A. and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Martin. They
both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Thomas Etzkorn on
April 15, 1941. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1995.
Marie was a farmer's wife. She was a member of St.
John the Baptist Church in Landeck, OH. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and
gardening. She truly loved a good game! Marie was a dedicated wife, mother and
grandmother and her family is her true legacy.
Survivors include two sons James
(Terri) Etzkorn of Jacksonville, FL and Edward (Connie) Etzkorn of Delphos, OH;
two daughters Rita Overholt of Durham, NC and Margaret (Terry) Reiter of
Rolling Hills, CA; three sisters Irene Kill of Delphos, OH, Leona (Bill) Adams
of Grover Hill, OH and Helen Cross of Delphos, OH; 11 grandchildren; and 18
great-grandchildren.
Marie was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband, one brother Albert Martin, five sisters Frances Kroeger,
Eleonora Grothouse, Catherine Miller, Jane Young, and Viola Studenka.
Friends may call Tuesday, June 24,
2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, Delphos,
OH. There will be a Parish wake service at 7:30 p.m. Condolences can be left at
www.harterandschier.com.
Mass of Christian burial will be
11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Church in Landeck,
OH with Father Chris Bohnsack officiating. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist
Cemetery in Landeck, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made
to St. John the Baptist Church: Maintenance Department.
6-22-2014
Donald J. Burgei
Donald J.
Burgei, 59, of Ottoville died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at his residence. He was
born April 13, 1955 in Lima to Lawrence and Mary Jane (Koester) Burgei. His
father is deceased, his mother survives in Cloverdale. On August 2, 2005 he
married Sheryl (Harter) Tumblin and she survives in Ottoville.
Also surviving are 2 children:
Angela (Tom) Pettinger of Cincinnati and Michael (Jennifer) Burgei of
Ottoville; 2 stepchildren: Michelle (Matt) Menke of Fort Jennings and Matthew
Tumblin of Columbus; 7 grandchildren: Abigail and Samantha Pettinger, William
and Victoria Burgei, and Brandt, Calvin, and Stella Menke; a brother: Tony
(Marty) Burgei of Cloverdale; and a sister: Karen (John) Ricker of Cloverdale.
Don was a self-employed contractor
with D.J.B. Construction and helped his son farm.
A Funeral Service will be held
11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson
Township with Fr. John Stites officiating. Burial will follow in St. Barbara
Cemetery, Cloverdale. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to a
7-4-2014
Tim J. Maag
Tim J.
Maag, 55, Of Ottoville died 10:51 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2014 at The Cleveland
Clinic. He was born April 28, 1959 in Ottoville to the late Wilfred
"Bill" and Jayne (Niedecken) Maag. On May 10, 1980, he married Deb
Powell, who survives.
Tim is also survived by his 3 children: Cody (Christina)
Maag of Ottawa Lake, MI, Tyler Maag of Ottoville and Molly Maag at home; 1
brother: Bruce (Teri) Maag of Elida; 2 sisters: Shari (Greg) McMillen of
Cridersville and Robin (Rick) Wurth of Cloverdale and 1 brother-in-law: Rick
Jacobs of Elida. He is preceded in death by a sister: Deb Jacobs and a
sister-in-law, Shirley Maag.
Tim was a butcher and former owner
with his father for many years of the Kalida IGA. He was a member of the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville; the Kalida Fish and Game Club
and the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and many other outdoor sports. He was
an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. One of his favorite past times was going to the
lake to spend time with family.
Through his many years in local
business, Tim has made so many friends throughout the Ottoville and Kalida
communities. He will be greatly missed by them. Tim and his family have truly
appreciated the outpouring of love and support that these communities and
friends have shown them.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 8th from 2 to 8
p.m. at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Twp., where there will be a
scripture service at 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Maag Family or to the Kidney Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
7-6-2014
Adolf F. Beining
Adolph F.
"Ottie" Beining, 90, of Ottoville died 3:50 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2014
at Meadows of Kalida. He was born February 21, 1924 in Van Wert County to the
late Henry and Mary (Sanders) Beining. On May 8, 1948 he married Mildred V.
Beckman, who survives in Ottoville.
Also surviving are his children:
Kenneth (Rita) Beining of Fort Jennings, Jane (Bob) Kahle of Kalida, Rosie
(Bill) Heitmeyer, Bill (Bonnie) Beining, Carl (Ginny) Beining, and Steve (Lori)
Beining, all of Ottoville; 19 grandchildren: Nathan (Anita) Beining, Darren
(Amy) Beining and Kristin (Tammy) Beining; Greg Kahle, Kevin (Mandi) Kahle,
Jeff (Casey) Kahle and Beth (Chad) Moening; Cari (John) Sigrist, Troy (Laura)
Heitmeyer and Rhonda (Ryan) Bishop; Brian (Audrey) Beining, Blaine Beining,
Brad (Sara) Beining and Becky (Kyle Macke) Beining; Neil (Trisha) Beining,
Carla (Trevor) Bonifas and Brittany (Tony Butler) Beining; and Morgan Beining
and Taylor Beining; 27 great-grandchildren; 1 brother: Oscar Beining of
Delphos; and 1 sister-in-law: Mari Lou Beining of Greene, OH.
He is preceded in death by 3
brothers: Melvin Beining, Lawrence Beining and John Beining; 5 sisters:
Veronica Hilvers, Marcella Beining, Bertha Kimmet, Elinor Kimmet and Martha
Noonan; 4 brothers-in-law: Eugene Kimmet, Steve Hilvers, Lawrence Kimmet and
Thomas Noonan: 1 sister-in-law: Rita Beining and 1 great-grandson: Ryan
Beining.
Ottie was a member of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and its Holy Name Society. He was a WWII
Veteran serving as a corporal in the Army's 801st Tank Destroyers and was a
life member of the Ottoville VFW
#3740. He was a lifelong farmer and had owned and operated Ottoville Welding
Shop. He served for 32 years on the Ottoville Mutual Telephone Board. He loved
working with wood and traveling. His quick-witted teasing will be missed by all
who knew him, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be
10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville with Father Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary's Cemetery with military rites by the Ottoville VFW and the Fort Jennings
American Legion. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a scripture service will be
held at 2 p.m. and a VFW service at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Putnam County Homecare and Hospice, Ottoville EMS or the charity of the donor's choice . Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.
7-11-2014
Robert J. Honigford
Robert
J. Honigford, age 82, died peacefully in Tucson, Arizona on Friday, July 11,
surrounded by his family.
Born November 2, 1931, in
Ottoville, Ohio, to Joseph and Ethel Honigford, he lived in Columbus Grove and
Lima, Ohio before retiring to Arizona. He was a licensed barber and a rural
carrier for the US Postal Service for 28 years.
Survivors include his wife of 62
years, Illa (Bohn) Honigford, and his sister Patricia Ramirez. He was preceded
in death by his parents, his brother Thomas, and two infant daughters Pamela
and Janice. Robert is also survived by five children; Robert (Marty), Russell,
Peggy Boedicker (Wes), Wayne (Karen) and Ronda Stechschulte (Joe). He has 8
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Family services in Lima, OH are
pending.
Donald A. Siefker
Donald A. Siefker, 81, died at 5:22 p.m. July 18, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 26, 1932, in
Ottoville to Joseph and Valeria Clemetz Siefker, who preceded him in death. On
Aug. 20, 1955, he married Shirley Mihm, who survives in Delphos.
Mr. Siefker worked at Air-Foil
Textron for 32 years. He was also a lifelong farmer and was in the Army during
the Korean War. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and
Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved to travel and camp. He also loved bluegrass
music and his kitty cats.
He is survived by five sons, Steven
Siefker, of Lima, Paul (Tammy) Siefker, of Delphos, Mark (Robin) Siefker, of
Findlay, John (Donna Klinger) Siefker, of Gomer, and Tim (Dorthea) Siefker, of
Delphos; a daughter, Lisa Thompson, of Navarre, Florida; 13 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alma Carpenter, of Ottawa, and Ann Orosz, of
Columbus; and two brothers, Jerry Siefker, of Delphos, and Joe (Kathy) Siefker,
of Delphos.
He was preceded in death by a
daughter-in-law, Frances Siefker.
A Mass of Christian Burial will
begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos.
The Rev. Dave Reinhart will officiate. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery
with military rites by the Delphos Veterans Council.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. Monday at Harter & Schier Funeral Home, Delphos, where a Catholic
wake service will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association or the St. John's Parish
Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at www.harterandschier.com.
7-25-2014
Andrew J. Altenburger
Andrew "Drew" Joseph Altenburger died from
injuries sustained from an ATV accident on Friday, July 25, 2014.
This beautiful son was born in
Lima, Ohio to James L. and Karla M. (Miller) Altenburger on August 20, 1985. A
proud and loving husband, he married the love of his life, Jamie A. Price, on
August 3, 2013. Drew was a member of St. Barbara's Catholic Church serving on
the parish council and a 2004 graduate of Ottoville High School. He was a heavy
equipment operator for Miller Contracting Group in Ottoville, Ohio.
He is survived by his beautiful
bride, Jamie, a proud brother, 2nd Lt. James L. Altenburger of Pensacola,
Florida, his loving parents Jim and Karla, maternal grandfather Alfred J.
Miller of Cloverdale. He loved the company of his new in-laws Jeff and Shelley
Price, Justin Price, Matt, Carli, Isaiah and Elijah Roby. He was preceded in
death by his paternal grandparents Leo and Myra (Brinkman) Altenburger and his
maternal grandmother Marcella (Kahle) Miller. He had numerous loving and proud
aunts, uncles and cousins. He was fond of and loved to celebrate holidays,
weddings, and circle time with his blessed family. He leaves behind many
friends as he never knew a stranger. A sparkle in his eyes, always a smile, he
embraced life and lived it to its fullest. An outdoorsman, he loved hunting,
canoeing, Arctic Cat snowmobiles, Honda dirt bikes and his dog, Daisy. He
enjoyed operating his 308 Komatsu. Times with his "Pops" and brother
in the shop were always golden.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at St. Barbara Catholic Church, Cloverdale
with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday
at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township. There will be a scripture
service 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made
to St. Barbara Catholic Church Building Fund in Drew's memory, in which he was
a proud and active supporter.
Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
8-16-2014
Marie Hoehn
Resurrection liturgy for Precious
Blood Sister Marie Renee Hoehn, will be held at the Salem Heights Chapel, 4960
Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation
will be at the Chapel on Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. immediately preceding the
liturgy. Sister died at the Maria Joseph Center in Dayton, Ohio, on August 12,
2014. Renee had been a Sister of the Precious Blood for 69 years.
The second oldest of six children, Velma Margaret
was born in Ottoville on July 1, 1929 to Sylvester A. and Frances A. (Gergen)
Hoehn. She formally entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Precious
Blood at age 16. In religious life she was known as Sister Marie Renee Hoehn.
In her religious life Sister Renee
was always happy to do whatever needed to be done because she felt as if she
touched God in a unique way when she ministered to others. Sister was an
educator for 47 years, teaching primary grades in Phoenix, Ariz.; Escondido,
Calif.; St. Joseph, Missouri; Ft Wayne, Ind; and in the Ohio cities of
Bellefontaine, Centerville, Celina, Columbus Grove, New Riegel, North College
Hill, Wapakoneta and Kettering. From 1995-2012 she lived at Salem Heights in
Dayton and was a part-time helper at the Maria Joseph Center serving in the
post office, general store and at Emma Hall where the infirmed CPPS Sisters
resided. Because of failing health she moved in 2012 to the Maria Joseph
Center.
Sister Marie Renee is survived by
her sisters Dorothy Bowen, Lorene Lindeman and Eileen Kehres and nieces and
nephews. Preceding her in death were her brothers Arthur and Donald, both who
died in infancy.
Interment will be in the Salem
Heights Cemetery.
8-15-2014
Mary Catherine Heckman
Mary Catherine Heckman, 98 of
Ottoville, died 8:15 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2014 at Vancrest of Delphos
Nursing Home. She was born December 23, 1915 in Ottoville to the late Louis W.
and Sophia (Wannemacher) Heckman.
She is survived by a sister: A.
Margaret Heiss of Delphos; 3 nephews: Tom (Kate) Archdeacon, John (Cathy) Shay
and Dr. Lou (Kim) Heckman; 4 nieces: Beth (Ken) Lash, Cathy (Bill) Looser,
Margie Heckman and Lisa Blevins; 7 great-nephews: John (Katie) Lash, Jesse
(Barb) Looser, Toby (Allison) Looser, Jason (Katie) Weimer, Eric Weimer, Cole
Heckman and Tyler Heckman; 3 great-nieces: Annie, Blevins and Katie Shay; 6
great-great-nieces and nephews: Jonny Looser, Reese looser, Jack Looser,
Cambell Looser, Ella Weimer and Grace Weimer. Mary is also preceded in death by
a brother: J. Paul Heckman and 3 sisters: Agnes V. Archdeacon, Gertrude D. Shay
and Mary Dorothy Heckman.
Mary Catherine was a graduate of
Mary Manse College in Toledo. She retired from teaching at Kalida High School.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and its
Altar Rosary Society and was organist for 40 years. She was a member of the
State Teacher's Retirement Association and Ottoville's VFW
Auxiliary.
A Mass of Christian Burial will
begin 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, Ottoville, with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in
St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at
Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township, where a scripture service will
be at 3:45 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
8-24-2014
Edith Knippen
Edith Knippen, 64, of Ottoville died 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 at her residence. She was born January 15, 1950 in
Lima to the late Arnold and Agnes (Kahle) Niemeyer. On September 25, 1971 she
married Robert Knippen, who survives.
She is also survived by her
children: Amy Reusch of New Albany, Dawn (Jeff) Roth of Mishawaka, IN and Jason
Knippen of Bellbrook; 4 grandchildren: Austin Reusch and Joshua, Dylan and
Natalie Roth; 3 sisters: Judy Niemeyer of Topsail, NC, Carol (Jim) Gerdeman of
Toledo and Barb (Bob) Hamel of Fort Jennings; and 2 brothers: Gary (Janet)
Niemeyer of Kalida and Kevin (Julie) Niemeyer of Hamler.
Edith loved to sew and retired as a
seamstress from Drapery Stitch, Delphos. She was a member of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville its Altar Rosary Society. She was also a
member of the Fort Jennings American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to
travel and spend time with her grandchildren and enjoyed sewing things for
them. She liked watching the Cincinnati Reds, but everything surrounding the
holidays was her favorite. She began shopping for her family early in the year
and by Thanksgiving she was wrapping the many gifts she lovingly found for them
and cooking and baking the days away.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
10:30 a.m. Monday, September 1, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville with Father Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at
LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a scripture service will be
held at 1:45 p.m.
Contributions may be made to St.
Rita's Hospice or to the
American Cancer Society . Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
8-29-2014
Roman Eickholt
Roman Eickholt, Jr., 67, of Continental
died 5:35 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice
Center. He was born September 25, 1946 in Lima to the late Roman S. and Agnes
J. (Schwaiger) Eickholt, Sr. Also his step-mother, Margaret (Wehri-Dickman)
Eickholt is deceased. On December 5, 1970, he married Patricia Anne Hickey who
survives in Continental.
Roman is also survived by three
sons: Shane Eickholt of Continental, Blake Eickholt of Cloverdale and Heath
Eickholt of Continental; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers:
Bob (Donna) Eickholt, Terry (Stacy) Eickholt and Alan Eickholt (Ann Rayle) all
of Cloverdale; 4 sisters: Mary (Ken) Doseck of Upper Sandusky, Bonnie (Bill)
Beining, Leah (Dan) Ditto and Lisa (Albert) Bilimek all of Cloverdale. He is
preceded in death by a brother, John Eickholt and a sister, Joyce Eickholt.
He worked at Powertrain Division of
General
Motors in Defiance. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church, Continental, member of American Trap Shooter Association, National
Rifle Association and various game clubs. He was a veteran of the Army.
Roman enjoyed gardening, refinishing antiques, hunting and fishing. He
dedicated his life to his wife, sons and his grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church, Continental, with Fr. Mark Hoying officiating. Burial will follow in
St. Joseph Cemetery, North Creek with a military graveside by Continental
American Legion. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at HEITMEYER
FUNERAL HOME, Continental.
Memorials may be given to the
family.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.
9-1-2014
Frances L. Kaufman
Frances L. Kaufman, 80, of Ottoville died 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 1,
2014 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born May 6, 1934 in Hartford,
Connecticut to the late Joseph and Rose (Cannarella) Cantone.
She is survived by her 3 children: Cathy (Randy) Gasser and Donna (Dennis) Bendele both of Ft. Jennings and Tom (Lee) Kaufman of Florida.
Frances was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and a member of Delphos Eagles Post #471.
There will be no services or visitation.
Arrangements are under the direction of Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Twp.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
She is survived by her 3 children: Cathy (Randy) Gasser and Donna (Dennis) Bendele both of Ft. Jennings and Tom (Lee) Kaufman of Florida.
Frances was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and a member of Delphos Eagles Post #471.
There will be no services or visitation.
Arrangements are under the direction of Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Twp.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
9-8-2014
Norma J. Pohlman
Norma J. "Nukker" Pohlman 80, of Delphos ,
passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, with her son Dale by her
side at his residence in Delphos. She was born in Lima on August 19, 1934 to
Marcus and Lauretta (Beining) Miller who preceded her in death. On May 5, 1956
she was united in Marriage to Gordon (Gordie) Pohlman who passed away on August
13, 1995.
Her survivors include Sons: Rick
(Darlene) Pohlman, Dan (Roberta) Pohlman, David "Spock" Pohlman and
Dale Pohlman all of Delphos, and Brian (Melissa) Pohlman of Van Wert,
Daughters: Vickey (Ed) Fischer and Shirley (Perry) Wiltsie both of Delphos.
Grandchildren Leslie (Jeff) Klaus, Matthew (Kristina) Pohlman, Ryan Fischer,
Kristie (Ryan) Jones, Perry Wiltsie Jr., Andrew Wiltsie, Kaitlin Pohlman and Alyssa
Boberg. Step-Grandchildren: Jason (Nicole) Fischer and Jessica (Chad) Vorst. 10
Great Grandchildren and 3 Step Great Grandchildren. Sisters: Carol (Hubert)
Byrne and Pam Schnipke. Sister-in-law Jeanette (Henry) Schweller. Nukker is
preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers-in-law Richard Pohlman and
Virgil Schnipke, Sister-in-law Sara Pohlman.
She was a member of St. John the
Evangelist Catholic Church, she was a 1952 graduate of Ottoville High School,
she enjoyed jumbo puzzles, crocheting. She was very supportive to her family
and truly enjoyed bringing lunch to her boys on the farm. Mrs. Pohlman was a
homemaker and in her earlier years worked at Vancrest as a housekeeper.
A Mass of Christian burial will be
held at 11:00 on Thursday September 11, 2014 at St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church in Delphos with Father Johnson officiating, the burial will
follow at St. John's Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects on Wednesday
September 10, 2014 from 2-8 p.m. at Harter and Schier funeral where a parish
wake will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made
to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or
9-18-2014
Don Wannemacher
Don Wannemacher, 80, of Landeck, passed away on
Thursday, September 18, 2014 at his residence in Landeck, OH.
His Family…He was born in Ottoville
on May 11, 1934 to Robert M. and Jeanne (Aseltine) Wannemacher and they
preceded him in death. On April 16, 1955 he married Rita Schwinnen at Delphos
St. John's Catholic Church and she survives in Landeck. They were married 59 ½
years.
He was a devout Catholic and a
member of the Holy Name Society and a Life member of the VFW
Post # 3035 Delphos. He proudly served his country in the United States Army
from January 1959 until November 1960. He was stationed in Regensburg, Germany
with the 11th Armored Calvary 3rd Battalion Tank Company. His wife Rita resided
with him and they were able to travel Europe while stationed there. They made
many friends and still keep in touch. He was a lifelong farmer and loved the
smell of the earth. He retired from Fruehauf Corp. after 35 years. He loved red
roses and always said "A rose isn't a rose unless it's red". His most
enjoyable time was coaching his two sons in Little League baseball. He wasn't a
follower of any one baseball team but when the Cubs and the Tigers won, he was
o.k. with that. He then followed all his grandchildren's and
step-grandchildren's achievements, faithfully whether in the classroom or on
the ballfield, and he loved each and every one of them equally and unconditionally.
Simply, he was just a good man, husband, father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather and he will be missed.
He is survived by two sons, Dan
(Sandy) Wannemacher of Van Wert and Dave (Connie) Wannemacher of Delphos; seven
grandchildren, Brittney (Nick) Johnson of Columbus, OH, Brad Wannemacher of Los
Angeles, CA, Lauren (Tyler) Macke of Columbus Grove, OH, Lindsey Wannemacher of
Delphos, OH, Clay, Aaron, and Adam Wannemacher of Bluffton, OH; two
step-grandchildren, Katie Etgen of Ft. Jennings, OH and Andrew Etgen of Bowling
Green, OH; one great-grandson, Easton Jeffrey Johnson of Columbus, OH and
another to make its presence January 3, 2015. He is also survived by a sister,
Dolores Wolke of Delphos, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Besides his parents, he was
preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, brother-in-law, Ernest
Wolke, two sisters-in-law, Helen Wiechart and Irma Schwinnen and an infant
brother-in-law, Arthur Schwinnen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Landeck on Monday September 22,
2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Dave Reinhart officiating. Burial will follow in
St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Delphos with Military Grave Rites by the
Delphos Veterans Council. Friends of Donald may call from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday,
September 21, 2014 at Harter and Schier Funeral Home where a Parish Wake will
begin at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to
The Muscular Dystrophy Association ,
St. Rita's Hospice, or St. John the Baptist Church Restoration.
To leave condolences, please visit harterandschier.com.
9-22-2014
Jacob E. Guy
Jacob “J” Edward Guy,
17, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, September 22,
2014. Jacob was born on February 25, 1997 to Lane and Audra
Guy. He is survived by his parents, and his brother Ian Ray Guy, 15.
He
is survived by his Grandmother, Cynthia Cardwell, his Grandfather, Dusty
(Sharon) Jones. His Grandmother Norena (Robert) Mirto, and was
proceeded in death by his Grandfather Jack Guy. He was also proceeded
in death by all of his Great Grandparents whom he dearly loved, Herman and
Margie Jones, George and Lillian Sparks, Lawrence and Betty Anders, and James
and Norma Guy. We are confident that they met Jacob at the gates of
Heaven as he entered Monday. He is survived by his Aunts and Uncles,
Amanda (Darren) Leis, Allison (Toby) Looser, Abigail (David) Nartker, and his
beloved Uncle and Best Friend, SPC Andrew G. Cardwell. He has left behind many
cousins who meant the world to him, Austin and Claire Nartker, Keagen, Alayna,
and Grant Leis, Reese and Cambell Looser. He is also survived by his
Godparents, Joe and Jeri Guy, and lots of Great Aunts and Uncles that loved him
so much.
Jacob was one of the most loving, kindhearted, loyal, hardworking, and wonderful sons that parents could ask for. He had a beautiful smile, and always greeted everyone he saw with it. He loved his job and his Chief family in Delphos, and it really brought out his amazing personality. He loved the people he worked with, and was proud that he was considered one of their best employees. Everyone who knew Jacob knows there was something different and special about him, and that was because of his faith and love for our Lord Jesus. It shown through Jacob in so many ways, his love and concern for others, his optimism towards life, he was always happy, and that cannot be said for everyone, but it was truly the case with Jacob. He learned so much from his Pastor, Daniel Messner, who both dedicated him as a baby, and baptized him two years ago at Jacob’s request. Jacob was an amazing big brother to Ian, an example to look up to, they had so much fun together, and they brought joy into each other’s lives. They were inseparable since the day Ian was born.
Jacob was a junior at Ottoville Local School, attending Vantage in the Network Systems program which he loved. He enjoyed so many things in life, some of which were being part of the OHS Marching Band, he ran on the track team for two years, he was part of the stage crew for the high school play, Peter Panic. He loved to star in the short funny clips that were made in the video production class. This all began when they made a clip on being late to school, and asked Jacob to star since he had real life experience in running late. He loved to get together with his Dad, Andrew and friends and play air soft. He also loved gaming with his brother, and friends online, who may know him by his tag name “Ricky Spanish”. This all brought so much joy to him. We could go on forever about the joy that Jacob brought to each and every person he met, and Thank God for giving him to us all if it was only for a short time. We will miss you Jacob for the rest of our lives, and look forward to our Heavenly reunion where you will meet us at the gates and lead us to our Lord. May your legacy live on through your brother, Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. What an amazing life you have led!
Viewing will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township, 16085 State Route 634, Fort Jennings, OH from 2-4 p.m., and 5-8 p.m. Funeral service will be on Saturday at 11a.m. with a hour viewing prior to the service at 10 a.m. at Shawnee Alliance Church, 4455 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45806. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ottoville, OH. Lunch will be provided immediately after burial at Ottoville Local School.
Memorials may be made to Shawnee Alliance Benevolent Fund.
Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
Jacob was one of the most loving, kindhearted, loyal, hardworking, and wonderful sons that parents could ask for. He had a beautiful smile, and always greeted everyone he saw with it. He loved his job and his Chief family in Delphos, and it really brought out his amazing personality. He loved the people he worked with, and was proud that he was considered one of their best employees. Everyone who knew Jacob knows there was something different and special about him, and that was because of his faith and love for our Lord Jesus. It shown through Jacob in so many ways, his love and concern for others, his optimism towards life, he was always happy, and that cannot be said for everyone, but it was truly the case with Jacob. He learned so much from his Pastor, Daniel Messner, who both dedicated him as a baby, and baptized him two years ago at Jacob’s request. Jacob was an amazing big brother to Ian, an example to look up to, they had so much fun together, and they brought joy into each other’s lives. They were inseparable since the day Ian was born.
Jacob was a junior at Ottoville Local School, attending Vantage in the Network Systems program which he loved. He enjoyed so many things in life, some of which were being part of the OHS Marching Band, he ran on the track team for two years, he was part of the stage crew for the high school play, Peter Panic. He loved to star in the short funny clips that were made in the video production class. This all began when they made a clip on being late to school, and asked Jacob to star since he had real life experience in running late. He loved to get together with his Dad, Andrew and friends and play air soft. He also loved gaming with his brother, and friends online, who may know him by his tag name “Ricky Spanish”. This all brought so much joy to him. We could go on forever about the joy that Jacob brought to each and every person he met, and Thank God for giving him to us all if it was only for a short time. We will miss you Jacob for the rest of our lives, and look forward to our Heavenly reunion where you will meet us at the gates and lead us to our Lord. May your legacy live on through your brother, Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. What an amazing life you have led!
Viewing will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township, 16085 State Route 634, Fort Jennings, OH from 2-4 p.m., and 5-8 p.m. Funeral service will be on Saturday at 11a.m. with a hour viewing prior to the service at 10 a.m. at Shawnee Alliance Church, 4455 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45806. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ottoville, OH. Lunch will be provided immediately after burial at Ottoville Local School.
Memorials may be made to Shawnee Alliance Benevolent Fund.
Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
9-22-2014
Evelyn R. Brickner
Evelyn R. Brickner, 97, of Ottoville, joined the
Angels on September 22, 2014 in San Antonio, TX. She was born December 17, 1916
in Kalida, to the late Walter and Frances (Geckle) Ball. On August 8, 1936 she
married Leo Brickner who preceded her in death on March 17, 1988.
She is survived by daughters:
Sharon Schneider of Phoenix, AZ and Sheila Korte (spouse Marilyn Graham) of San
Antonio, TX.; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild;
and 1 brother Paul (Martha) Ball of Lima, OH.
She was also preceded in death by 6
brothers: Chester, Alva, Cletus, Mac, Gilbert, and Oliver Ball; and 3 sisters:
Zella Guthrie, Gladys Wickens and Regina Rinehart.
She worked at Sylvania GTE for 28 years and was one of the original
"Rosie the Riveters" during World War II at the Lima Tank Depot. She
was also a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its Altar Rosary
Society and a lifetime member of the Ottoville VFW Auxiliary.
A Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m.
Saturday October 11, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
Ottoville with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m.
and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday October 10, 2014 at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson
Township, St. Rt. 224 at St. Rt. 634, Fort Jennings, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers the family
requests memorial donations to Ottoville EMS and the Putnam County Home Health
Agency.
Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
10-12-2014
Marguerite M. Honigford
Marguerite M. Honigford, 77, of Ottoville died 2:02
p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2014 at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born March 17,
1937 in Lima to the late Hubert V. and Irma T. (Rupert) Pohlman. On January 18,
1958 she married Harold B. Honigford, who preceded her in death on November 8,
2013.
She is survived by her sons: Duane
(Lorie) Honigford, Allan (Angie) Honigford and Mark (Shaunna) Honigford, all of
Ottoville; 5 grandchildren: Jenna and Melany Honigford and Amy, Tricia and Cory
Honigford; 2 step-grandchildren: Calob and Logan Ditto; 2 brothers: Jerry
(Dorothy) Pohlman and Ken (Beth) Pohlman, both of Ottoville; 2 sisters: Marilyn
Siefker of Kalida and Carol Engle of Columbus and a sister-in-law: Louise
Pohlman of Ottoville.
Marguerite is preceded in death by
a brother: Michael Pohlman; sister-in-law: Margie Pohlman; and brother-in-law:
Dan Siefker.
Marguerite retired from Ottoville
Local School where she had been the Superintendent's secretary for 37 years.
She had also been the High School Cheerleading Advisor, a ticket taker for many
of the school's athletic activities, and had chaperoned senior class trips. She
was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Marguerite
enjoyed traveling with her husband and watching the grandchildren in their many
activities and spending time with her entire family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be
10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville with Father Mark Hoying officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at
LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a scripture service will be
held at 2 p.m.
Marguerite's family would like to
extend sincere thanks and appreciation to the staffs at the Meadows of Kalida
and Putnam County Home Care and Hospice for everything that was done to aid her
during the last year.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
11-10-2014
Harold Ricker
Harold (Rick) Ricker, 82, died peacefully on
November 10, 2014, at home in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born in Ottoville,
OH, on March 27, 1932. He was the youngest of eleven children born to Louis B.
Ricker and Anna (Kemper) Ricker. After his parents died, he lived with his
sister, Leona and her family in Delphos, OH. He served in the Air Force during
the Korean War. He was married to Margaret Ricker for thirty-five years. She
died in 1991.
They had three children - Mary Ann
(Jerry) Hartland and children, Bradley and Caroline of Plymouth, MI; Jane
(Bernie) Brousseau and children, April and Aubrey of Garden City, MI; and
Robert (Tish) Ricker and children, Lindsey and Louis of Tallahassee, FL.
Rick retired from Burroughs Corp
(Unisys) after 35 years of service in 1990. After retirement, he met his wife,
Kathy, and they married in 1997 and have lived in Tallahassee, FL. He was a
member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the
American Legion.
He will be missed by his beloved
wife, Kathy and her children, Michele (Bert) Handy and daughter Dealyn; Brien
(Jen) Croteau; and Jenny (Brian) Black and daughter Veronica, and his children
and grandchildren.
He is survived by his sister, Mary
Grothouse (Art) of Delphos, OH, and two sisters-in-law, Rita Ricker of Delphos,
OH, and Jeanette Ricker of Clyde, OH, and countless nephews and nieces. The
family wishes to thank the many friends who helped care for Rick as well as the
Big Bend Hospice nurses and caregivers and Hopewell home health aides who
assisted with taking care of him at home.
Visitation with the family and
friends will be held on Friday, November 14, from 5-7 pm at Culley's MeadowWood
Funeral Home, Timberlane Road Chapel.
The funeral Mass will be held at
Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 1 pm on Saturday, November 15. Interment will
be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Ottoville, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 4665 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee,
FL 32309 or Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL, 32308.
11-14-2014
Edward Luersman
Edward
Luersman, 88, of Ottoville, died 10:15 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014, at his
residence. He was born March 30, 1926 in Delphos to the late John H. and Clara
(Wrasman) Luersman. On August 9, 1950 he married Helen Verhoff who survives in
Ottoville.
He is survived by 13 children: Ginnie ( Don) Riepenhoff , Margie (Ken) Hanneman both of Glandorf, Janet (Ted) Siebeneck of Doylestown, OH, Ruth (Eugene) Siefker of Columbus Grove, Ralph (Sue) Luersman of Ft. Jennings, Sharon (Craig) Verhoff of Ottawa, Alice Luersman of Ottoville, Paul (Karen) Luersman of Cloverdale, Geri (Dennis) Brubaker of Hamler, Carl (Dee) Luersman of Cloverdale, Armella (Todd) Menke of Lima, Carolyn (Todd) Etter of Cloverdale, and Marlene (Mark) Kahle of Kalida; 43 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother: Lawrence (Veronica) Luersman of Delphos; and 1 sister-in-law Mildred Luersman of Delphos. He was also preceded in death by his 3 brothers: Joseph, Herman and Arnold Luersman; and his 1 sister Mary Ann Noonan.
Edward was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, the Ottoville and Delphos Knights of Columbus, where he was a Past Grand Knight (1949-1950) and wrote early morning recollections for monthly Knights of Columbus newsletters. He was a member of the National Rural Life Conference, Board member of Rural Life of Toledo Diocese and Ohio Rural Life, and a member of the National Farmer Organization. He was also an Army veteran of WWII.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Father Jerome Schetter officiating, burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Ottoville VFW. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday 2 to 8 p.m. at LOVE -HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a Knights of Columbus rosary will be Monday at 7:45 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Home Health and Hospice and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com
He is survived by 13 children: Ginnie ( Don) Riepenhoff , Margie (Ken) Hanneman both of Glandorf, Janet (Ted) Siebeneck of Doylestown, OH, Ruth (Eugene) Siefker of Columbus Grove, Ralph (Sue) Luersman of Ft. Jennings, Sharon (Craig) Verhoff of Ottawa, Alice Luersman of Ottoville, Paul (Karen) Luersman of Cloverdale, Geri (Dennis) Brubaker of Hamler, Carl (Dee) Luersman of Cloverdale, Armella (Todd) Menke of Lima, Carolyn (Todd) Etter of Cloverdale, and Marlene (Mark) Kahle of Kalida; 43 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother: Lawrence (Veronica) Luersman of Delphos; and 1 sister-in-law Mildred Luersman of Delphos. He was also preceded in death by his 3 brothers: Joseph, Herman and Arnold Luersman; and his 1 sister Mary Ann Noonan.
Edward was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, the Ottoville and Delphos Knights of Columbus, where he was a Past Grand Knight (1949-1950) and wrote early morning recollections for monthly Knights of Columbus newsletters. He was a member of the National Rural Life Conference, Board member of Rural Life of Toledo Diocese and Ohio Rural Life, and a member of the National Farmer Organization. He was also an Army veteran of WWII.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Father Jerome Schetter officiating, burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Ottoville VFW. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday 2 to 8 p.m. at LOVE -HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a Knights of Columbus rosary will be Monday at 7:45 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Home Health and Hospice and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com
11-14-2014
Helen A. Geddings
Helen A. (Weber) Geddings, 92, passed away on Friday
November 14, 2014, at her residence at 6:30 p.m. surrounded by her loving
family in Delphos.
She was born August 13, 1922, in
Ottoville, to Albert and Regina (Schmidt) Weber. Both preceded her in death. On
August 4, 1944 she married Thomas W. Geddings II. They met and married during WWII
while both were serving in the Marine Corps. They just celebrated 70 years
together. Thomas survives in Delphos.
She is survived by three sons,
Frank (Kris) Kalish of Mocksville, NC, Thomas (Carolyn) Geddings of Dallas,
Georgia, and Joseph (Vicki) Geddings of Lima, two daughters, Jacquelyn (Bob)
Baldwin of Oakwood, and Joyce (Tim) Jackson of Galloway, OH, two brothers,
Robert Weber of Delphos and Eugene (Posey) Weber of Delphos, Sister, June Link
of Delphos, 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 6
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, four sisters, Luella Barkimer, Madonna Reinemeyer, Coletta Schram, and
Imogene Jackson, brother, Joseph Weber, granddaughter, Jennifer Hill, and
grandson, John Kalish.
Helen worked at Van Dyne Crotty as
a laborer. She was a member of ST. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Altar
Rosary Society, and was in the Marines during WWII. She loved to feed her
family; she never had an empty candy dish.
Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday November 24, 2014
at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Father Daniel Johnson
will be officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Ottoville with
Military Grave Rites by the Delphos Veterans Council.
Visitation will be on Sunday
November 23, 2014 from 2-5 p.m. at Harter and Schier funeral Home in Delphos.
A parish wake will begin at
5:00p.m. on Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Wounded Warriors Project or Delphos St. John's Scholarship
Fund.
To leave condolences please go to www.harterandschier.com.
11-14-2014
Marie Alma Musgrave
Marie Alma Musgrave, age 95, of
Clayton died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving
family. She was born Sept. 9, 1919, in Ottoville, Ohio, to Theodore John and
Theresa (Landwher) Friemoth. On Nov. 27, 1954, in Adrian she married Albert
George “Bill” Musgrave. He preceded her in death in January of 1990.
Marie was retired from Bohn
Aluminum. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hudson. Marie was
the coupon queen before couponing was “cool.”
She loved to play bingo and garden. Marie enjoyed canning
and was famous for her molasses cookies, sugar cookies and cherry cheesecake.
Marie is survived by her daughter,
Judith (Jerry) Kohlruss of Adrian; one brother, Edwin Friemoth of Clayton;
eight grandchildren, Jean Bailey, Jodi, Jason, Joshua, Jared and Jordan
Kohlruss, and Mike and Mark Musgrave; and 20 great-grandchildren. In addition
to her husband, Albert, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Musgrave;
brothers, Art, Elmer, Orville and Hubert Friemoth; and sisters, Sue Tesnow and
Rita Heidneisher.
The funeral service for Marie will
be held Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian,
with Fr. Joseph Krupp officiating.
Burial will be in Lenawee County
Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. where a vigil prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Anderson
Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at
www.andersonfuneralservices.com.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home,
Adrian.
11-17-2014
Victor Fischbach
Victor "Vic" J.
Fischbach, 78, of Ottoville died 3:02 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2014. He was
born July 16, 1936 in Ottoville to the late Peter and Verona (Becker)
Fischbach. On September 16, 1961, he married Sharon Clinger who survives in
Ottoville.
Vic is also survived by his 2
children: Jeffrey (Michelle) Fischbach of Carey and Rebecca A.
"Becky" Clay of Delphos; 4 grandchildren: Logan Clay (Julie Kocher),
Bret Clay, Hannah Clay and Makayla Fischbach; 1 great-grandchild: Aubree Clay;
2 brothers: Gerald (Martha) Fischbach of Ottoville and James (Mary Rita)
Fischbach of Pandora. He is preceded in death by a sister: Mary Alice Fischbach
and a brother and sister-in-law: Eugene and Delores Fischbach.
Vic retired from Philips in Ottawa
after 42 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville;
coached little league for 11 years; on the Ottoville Village Council for 8
years; a member of Ottoville's Jaycees, Delphos Eagles and a social member of
Ottoville VFW.
Vic was a huge supporter of Ottoville Athletics and was a fast-pitch pitcher
for several area teams. He enjoyed baseball, especially the Cleveland Indians,
also followed the Buckeyes, and enjoyed bowling. Vic was a veteran of the
National Guard.
A Mass of Christian Burial will
begin 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, Ottoville with Fr. John Stowe officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Ottoville.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township with a scripture
service at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the
activities department at Van Crest Nursing Home.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
11-23-2014
Eileen Kemper
Eileen Kemper, 77, of Cloverdale, died 4:10 a.m. Sunday, November 23,
2014 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born February 11, 1937 in
Cuba to the late Alfred and Philomena (Vennekotter) Rieman. On June
3, 1961 she married Joseph E. Kemper who died July 3, 2002.
Eileen is survived by her 2 sons: Roger (Holly) Kemper of Cloverdale and Dan (Stephanie) Kemper of Ottoville; 6 grandchildren: Eliza Scheblo, Alayna Kemper, Alysia Kemper, Mila Kemper, Riley Kemper and Layne Kemper; a brother: Virgil (Mary Lou) Rieman of Glandorf and a sister: Margaret (Virg) Niese of Leipsic; 7 In-laws: Arnold Kemper, Isidore Kemper, Theresa Kramer, Agnes Ostendorf, Lucille Lammers, Ruth Johnson and Mary Kemper. Eileen is preceded in death by 8 In-Laws: Henry Kemper, Leo Kemper, Lawrence Kemper, Alphonse Kemper, John Kemper, Frances Muzechuck, Bertha Gasser and Amelia Burdg.
Eileen was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville; its Altar Rosary Society and took care of the church religion articles and volunteered at church in many ways. She was a member of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and volunteered at area nursing homes.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Twp., where a scripture service will be at 2 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the charity of donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
Eileen is survived by her 2 sons: Roger (Holly) Kemper of Cloverdale and Dan (Stephanie) Kemper of Ottoville; 6 grandchildren: Eliza Scheblo, Alayna Kemper, Alysia Kemper, Mila Kemper, Riley Kemper and Layne Kemper; a brother: Virgil (Mary Lou) Rieman of Glandorf and a sister: Margaret (Virg) Niese of Leipsic; 7 In-laws: Arnold Kemper, Isidore Kemper, Theresa Kramer, Agnes Ostendorf, Lucille Lammers, Ruth Johnson and Mary Kemper. Eileen is preceded in death by 8 In-Laws: Henry Kemper, Leo Kemper, Lawrence Kemper, Alphonse Kemper, John Kemper, Frances Muzechuck, Bertha Gasser and Amelia Burdg.
Eileen was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville; its Altar Rosary Society and took care of the church religion articles and volunteered at church in many ways. She was a member of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and volunteered at area nursing homes.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Twp., where a scripture service will be at 2 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the charity of donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
12-3-2014
Robert F. Lammers
Robert F. Lammers, 82, of Ottoville, died at 8:00
a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was
born June 8, 1932 in New Cleveland to the late Waldo and Philomena (Schmitt)
Lammers. On May 30, 1980 he married Lucille Kemper and she survives in
Ottoville.
Also surviving are 3 stepchildren: Doyle
(Doris) Wittler of Ft. Jennings, Marilyn (Rodney Oiler) Allen of Napoleon, and
Carol (David) Giesken of Ottoville; 9 step grandchildren: Jeffrey (Joan)
Wittler, Laura (Michael) Hutt, Scott (Jennifer) Wittler, Tricia (Aaron) Halker,
Nichole Giesken, Melissa (Anthony) Herron, Tracey (Jeremy) Bloomfield, Jason
(Brittani) Allen, and Jennifer Allen; 12 step great-grandchildren: Ryan
Wittler, Connor Wittler, Summer Wittler, Erin Hutt, Ava Wittler, Lauryn Halker,
Jacob Halker, Cole Giesken, Kiersten Herron, Mikala Bloomfield, Zoey
Bloomfiled, and Arianna Protner; a brother: Ron Lammers of Ottawa; and 2
sisters: Rita (Bernard) Ziegler of Deshler and Rosemary (Bob) Schroeder of
Leipsic.
He was also preceded in death by 2
sisters: Rosali Korte and Ruth Ziegler.
Robert retired in 1991 after 37 1/2
years at Philips ECG, formerly of Ottawa. He was a member of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and the Ottawa Knights of Columbus. He
was a life member of the Ottawa Eagles and a former member of the Leipsic
Senior Citizens. Robert loved to play bingo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Joseph Cemetery, Ft. Jennings.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m.
on Friday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where there will be
a K of C rosary at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
