Lillie Mae “Tiny” Fischbach, of Delphos, passed away on September 15, 2019, at the Meadows in Delphos. She was born on November 8, 1928, in Little Rock, AR, to Ernest and Lillie Bell (Yant) Caldwell.  On February 28, 1946, she was united in marriage to Donald J. Fischbach. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1993. She is survived by 4 sons, Randy (Carol) Fischbach of Delphos, Gary Fischbach of Delphos, Keith (Carolyn) Fischbach of Delphos and Dennis Fischbach of Columbus;...

Raymond M. Beining, 94, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at his home. He was born November 4, 1924, in Ottoville to Theodore and Bernardina (Hellman) Beining. On May 13, 1950, he was united in marriage to Betty Bockey.  She preceded him in death. Ray is survived by two daughters, Jenny (Bill) Meyer of Lima, and Karen (Tom) Sweets of Cincinnati; five sons, Thomas (Jan) Beining of Grabill, IN, Ronald (Sandy) Beining of Delphos, Larry (Norma) Beining of Delphos,...

Nancy L. Wreede, 76, of Delphos, passed away on August 24, 2019, at Sarah Jane Living Center.  She was born on June 24, 1943, to Clyde and Naomi (Cotterman) Harpster.  On September 2, 1962, she was united in marriage to Harold R “Rodger” Wreede. He survives in Delphos. She is survived by a daughter, Rhonda (Carl) Grothaus of Findlay; a daughter-in-law, Michelle Wreede of Delphos; six grandchildren, Kyle, Keith, Craig (Katie), Corey (Sadie), Carrie, and Ryan; and seven...

Kenneth E. Stocklin, 93, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at VanCrest Healthcare Center. He was born on January 14, 1926, in Delphos to Charles and Nellie (Martin) Stocklin.  On October 6, 1944 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Jares.  She survives in Delphos. He is also survived by one son, Kenneth J Stocklin Jr. of Florida; two daughters, Dottie M. (Robert) Baldauf of Delphos, and Brenda L. (William) Bellmann of Elida; daughters-in-law, Ally Stocklin of...

Donald E. Montooth, 81, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at VanCrest Health Care Center. He was born On July 6, 1938, in Avilla, IN to Howard and Beulah (Buettner) Montooth.  On September 27, 1957, he was united in marriage to Darlene Roberts.  She survives in Elida. Donald is also survived by one daughter, Tami (Joe Burgei) Augsburger of Delphos; a son, James (Kit) Montooth of Fremont; six grandchildren, Ashley Lloyd of Elida, Hillary Lloyd of Orlando, FL,...

Geoff Antony “Tony” Schaffner, 43, of Delphos, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, in Delphos.  He was born on May 27, 1976, in Lima to James W. Schaffner who survives in Delphos and Betty (Lukehart) Schaffner  who survives in Lima. Tony is also survived by a son, Jeremy M. Key of CA, and a daughter Skyla Mae Schaffner of Millstadt, IL; two brothers, James Andrew “Drew” Schaffner of Delphos, Joshua P. Schaffner of IN; two sisters, Melissa Schaffner and...

Charlene E. Redmond, 107, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. She was born May 2, 1912, to Clifford Clayton and Lura (Wood) Fisher.  In 1934 she was united in marriage to Fred Redmond; he preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by three daughters, Dolores “Pete” (Jack Speakman) Emans of Van Wert, Mary Alice (Joseph) Hayer of Hemat, CA, and Deborah (Donald) McDougall of Delphos; five grandchildren, nine...

  Anthony Alan Snyder, 29, of Van Wert, left our world on August 14, 2019, from cryptococcal meningitis at St. Rita’s hospice care.  He was born on December 26, 1989, to William “Bill” Snyder of Owensboro, KY, and Delores “Maggie” (Joe Drayton) Gile, of Mendon.  Both Survive. He is also survived by three brothers, Aaron (Kalynn) Snyder of Van Wert,  Andrew (Brittany) Snyder of Lima, and Nathan Snyder of Van Wert; a sister, Brianna Snyder...

Linda A. Engle, 54, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born November 28, 1964, in Toledo to John and Earline (Osting) Williams, both survive in Delphos. She was united in marriage to Jason Engle on January 7, 2007, he survives in Delphos. She is survived by a son, Brett Daniel of Lima; six daughters, Amanda (Allen) Poe of NC, Kristin (Brian) Stalder of Cleveland, Lauren Hale of Lima, Kelly (Nichole Devaugh) Engle of IN, Kayla...

  Sue Lybarger Rozell, 85, died August 2, 2019, at Autumn Leaves Memory Care Center in Florida.  Her husband, Ted Lybarger, preceded her in death on September 8, 1992.  Sue married Kenneth Rozell on November 4, 1995, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2017.  The family remembers her passion for singing in church, with her sisters, with the grandkids, for weddings, and many other singing events. Flower gardening was another passion around the outside of her...

Daryl Lucas, 69, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019.  He was born on July 10, 1950 in Delphos to Bill and Barbara (Miller) Lucas.  Both preceded him in death.  On September 4, 1970, he was united in marriage to Janie Bohnlein.  She survives in Delphos.  Daryl is also survived by three sons, Nathan (Laurie) Lucas of Chicago, Chris (Buneka) Lucas of Columbus, and Kurt (Stacy) Lucas of Spencerville;  eight grandchildren, Evan, Shelby, Sydney, Seth,...

Urban Conrad Fuerst, 97, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, August, 2, 2019, at Van Crest Healthcare Center. He was born on June 9, 1922, in Delphos to Hank and Rosa (Saum)  Fuerst.  His mother remarried Gus Fuerst.  Urban married Ann Hotz who passed away in September of 2000.  Urban is survived by three daughters, Jenny (Mike) Daniel of Troy, OH, Pam (Bill) Baxter of LaGrange, IN , and Teresa (Gary “Red”) Wolke of Delphos; one son, Duane “Dewey”...

Lucille V. Becker, 91, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at The Meadows of Delphos. She was born on November 6, 1927, in Elida to Leo and Clara (Schulte) Omlor.  On June 15, 1949, she was united in marriage to William J. Becker.  He preceded her in death on December 19, 1977. She is survived by four sons, William John (Debbie) Becker of Moyock, NC, Thomas E. (Mary Jo) Becker,  Joseph L. (Diana) Becker, and Edward R. Becker, all of Delphos; a son-in-law,...

Rick Gene Creque, 71, of Lima, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 1, 1947, in Toledo to Lloyd and Reva (Smallman) Creque. They both preceded him in death Rick is survived by a his children, Josh (Georgie) Creque of Delphos and Michelle (Ed) Ezzelle of Delphos; two brothers, Blaine Caldwell of Maryland and Randy (Vicki) Creque of Michigan; two sisters, Janet Harestad of Michigan and Judy Lingerfelt of Maumee; grandchildren, Cole, and...

Greg A Lindeman 49, of Hamler died unexpectedly July 25th, 2019 at his home.  Greg is survived by the love of his Life Jennifer (Phillips) Stacy of Hamler. He is also survived by His sons, Benjamin (Sara Valerio) Phillips and Joey Lauren Rush)  Tanner; Grandson, CJ Valerio, all of Hamler;  mother, Betty (Adams) Lindeman of Oakwood; sisters,  Michele Reyes of Paulding and  Tanya Panning  of Van Wert; brothers,  Darrin of Oakwood, Paul JR (Donella) of...

Thomas Warnement, 83, of Fort Jennings, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was a born May 28, 1936 in Ottoville, to Albert and Alma (Bendle) Warnement. They preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to LaDonna Teman on October 20, 1956, she survives in Fort Jennings. He is survived by three sons, Jeffrey, Daniel, and Gregory Warnement; two daughters, Kathy Ann (Brent) Newland and Julie Marie (Donald) Carder; two sisters, Janet (Dave)...

  Richard Auer, 73, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at his home following a long battle with cancer. He was born on December 26, 1945 to Richard and Fairy (Cross) Auer.  Both preceded him in death.  On October 11, 1980, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Hile.  She survives in Delphos.  Richard is survived by eight daughters, Angela (Jimmy Smith) Cross of Delphos, JoAnn Gibson of Shelby, Carolyn (Dave) Lindeman of Delphos, Teresa (Jimmy)...

Larry R. Renner, 69, of Middle Point, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at his residence. He was born February 24, 1950, in Lima to Lester and Dorothy (Stetler) Renner. They both preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, Braydon Renner of Delphos; two daughters, Shannon Sears of Middle Point and Serena Renner of Ohio City; sister, Deb Gardener of Van Wert; six grandchildren, Mackenzie Baker, Ryanne DuCheney, Tayah Renner, Zaenen Renner, Heath Sears, and Maicee Renner; and one...

Vera L. Chiles, 92, of Delphos, passed away on July 11, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Delphos. She was born December 1, 1926, in Lima to Frederick and Lula (Roberts) Roeder. She was united in marriage to Harvey M. Chiles on July 31, 1946; he preceded her in death on January 5, 2010. She is survived by a son, Dr. Harvey M. (Linda) Chiles III of Edwardsville; a daughter, Anita (James) Dunlap of Delphos; four grandchildren, Kim (Eric) Riddell-Furry, Bryan (Corrie) Dunlap, Robert...

Jay Henderson was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on March 25th, 1969. He gained his angel wings on July 3rd, 2019. Jay grew up in Amber, Oklahoma where he played baseball and basketball and also showed horses. He would always be with his dad, JW Henderson whether it was going to the grocery store or out delivering hay. Jay loved cheering on his Oklahoma Sooners in every sport and was a part of Steeler nation. He also loved fishing and raising show cattle. But more than anything, Jay loved his...

  Barbara Kaltenbaugh, 77, of Delphos, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at her residence. She was born March 26, 1942, to Homer W. and Margaret L. (Ickes) Rawlings. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Glenn W. Kaltenbaugh on April 7, 1962; he survives in Delphos. She is survived by a son, Cory (Chelsea) McManues of New York;  a sister, Sandra (Ronald) Alwine of Johnstown, PA; and one grandchild, Luci McManues.  She was a past member of Free...

John Moreo, 78, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at his residence. He was born May 3, 1941, at home in Delphos to Charlie and Fern (Ralston) Moreo. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Dolories Miller; she preceded him in death on March 13, 2002. He is survived by four daughters, Beth (James Blumke) Engstrand of Van Wert, Carol (Joe) Kraner of Ohio City, Wanda (James Poeppelman) Moreo of Celina, and Angie (Mark) Grothouse of Delphos; seven...

Eileen Alta Teman, 85, of Delphos, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at her residence. She was born December 9, 1933, in Ecorse, MI to Cecil and Mary (Gabridelle) Fought. She was united in marriage to William E. Teman on June 14, 1951. They recently celebrated 68 years of marriage. He survives in Delphos. She is survived by one son, William “Tug” E. (Valeria) Teman of Delphos; three daughters, Luwana (Ronald) Joseph of Delphos, Jenni Litten of Vaughnsville, and Jayne...

Cynthia Sue Brock, 57, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1961, in Lima to Virgil L. and Gerry Ann (Glaze) Brock; her father preceded her in death on May 9, 2019, and her mother survives in Delphos. Cynthia is also survived by two brothers, Michael (Carolyn) Brock of Delphos and Timothy (Shari) Brock of Ada. She was a member of The First Assembly of God Church in Delphos and was a member of A.R.C. She was a high school...

Beverly J. Jettinghoff, 62, of Delphos passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at her residence. She was born August 1, 1956, in Delphos to Jerry and Betty (Moreo) Honigford, both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Tom Jettinghoff on December 15, 1978, he survives in Delphos. She is survived by three brothers, Den, Steve, and Tim Honigford all of Delphos; a nephew, Aaron Honigford, of Delphos, whom she raised like her own. She is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews. She...

William M. Lyons, 84, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Sarah Jane Living Center. He was born August 17, 1934, in Fostoria to John and Mildred Lyons. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Alice Mohler on April 16, 1960, she survives in Delphos. He is survived by two sons, Michael (Jean) Lyons of Delphos and Timothy Lyons of Cloverdale; two daughters, Karen (Brian Freund) Lyons of Columbus Grove and Laura Lyons of Delphos; brother, Pat Lyons of New...

Sharon Elaine Johnson, 73, of Convoy, formerly of Delphos, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born February 27, 1946, in Lima to Gilbert and Treva (Metcalf) Sanders. They preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to John R. Johnson on June 29, 1963, at St. John’s Catholic Church, he survives in Convoy. She is survived by two children, Roberta (Paul) Burnett of Convoy and Darrell Johnson of Lima; nine grandchildren; and...

Frederick E. Stokes Sr., 74, of Sidney, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at The Meadows of Delphos. He was born March 30, 1945, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Charles and Eva (Holt) Stokes, both preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, Frederick E. “Rick” (Karen) Stokes Jr. of MN; three daughters, Stephanie Stokes, Melissa Johnson both of Bellefontaine, and Charlene (Dan Schwartz) Stokes of MA; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Esther...

Shirley R. Mesker, 83, of Fort Jennings, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born January 10, 1936, in Fort Jennings to Gilbert J. and Wilma (Geisken) Luebrecht. After her death, Gilbert married Agnes Rayman, who had raised Shirley since the age of one. She also preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Joseph F. Mesker on September 6, 1958; he survives in Fort Jennings, Ohio. She is survived by two sons, David Mesker of...

Michael E. Lindeman, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born August 9, 1949, in Delphos to Carl and Marjorie (Allenbaugh) Lindeman. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Sterling on July 1, 1971; she preceded him in death on January 23, 1996.  He remarried Carol Staup on December 6, 1996, and she preceded him in death on September 17, 2009. Michael is survived by a daughter, Katherine (Kevin)...

Mike Rist, 82, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019, at The Meadows of Delphos. He was born August 25, 1936, in Ceredo, West Virginia to Wilbur and Edith (Atkinson) Rist. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Walker on June 18, 1955; she preceded him in death on June 11, 2005. He is survived by a son, John (Kelly) Rist of Middle Point; and two grandchildren, Colt and Alicia “Lys” Rist of Middle Point. Mike was a member of Calvary Evangelical Church and was a graduate...

Robert Joseph Hempfling, 71, of Coldwater, passed away on Saturday June 1, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima. He was born October 28, 1947, in Lima to Oscar and Marcella (Rahrig) Hempfling. They both preceded him in death. he is survived by three sisters, Alice Schroeder of Columbus Grove, Angela Schroeder of Bluffton, Velma Kill of Wapakoneta; one brother, Steven (Cathy) Hempfling of Mariposa, Ca; one step-sister, Jane Freund of Cleveland; and two step-brothers, James ( Mary)...

Betty Jean Cochensparger, 92, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at The Meadows of Delphos. She was born October 20, 1926, in Chicago, IL to Wendell and Irene (Williams) Holmes.  She was united in marriage to Jack Cochensparger on August 17, 1945; he preceded her in death on August 11, 2004. Betty is survived by a son, Jeffrey (Crystal) Cochensparger of Delphos; a daughter, Mary Jo (Richard) Behrns of Delphos; granddaughter, Emily (Brad) White; and two...

Kathryn E. “Katie” Suever, 95, of Delphos, passed away on May 29, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. She was born on June 25, 1923, to Alfred and Bertha (Bair) Hotz.  She was united in marriage to Norman Suever; he preceded her in death February 12, 2011. She is survived by one daughter, Pamela Illyes of Middle Point; two sons, Ronald (Joanne) Suever of Powell and Keith Suever of Port Orange, Fl; one granddaughter, Nicole Rice of St. Marys; two...

Lola Irene Brunk, 101, passed away early on the morning of May 21, 2019 at Lima Convalescent Center.  Lola was born March 1, 1918 near Elida, OH to Solomon M. and Magdalene (Stalter) Brunk and was welcomed by three older siblings.  She grew up on the family farm on McBride Road and attended West Camelback School near her home.  Aside from brief work opportunities away from home, Lola spent all of her life in the Elida community. At a young age, Lola united with the Mennonite...

Robert Boyd Alger, 87, of Gomer, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Delphos. He was born August 11, 1931, in Elida to Boyd and Gladys (Allison) Alger. He was united in marriage to Margey Williams; she preceded him in death on June 28, 2007. Robert is survived by five daughters, Peg (Tom J.) Niese of Miller City, Carol Sunderland of Gomer, Elaine (Robert) Bass of Ada, Gayle Alger of Columbus and Janet Alger of Gomer; one brother, Richard (Mary) Alger of...

Earl William Myers, 85, of Columbus Grove, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. He was born March 30, 1934, in Muntana, OH, to William L. and Orah (Ladd) Myers. He was united in marriage to Lois Dunlap; she preceded him in death on August 22, 2005. He is survived by two sons, William “Bill” (Kathy) Myers of Springfield and Robert “Bob” (Michele) Myers of Dallas, TX; two daughters, Patti Spicer and Rhonda (Steve) Reed both of...

Bruce Dobner, 65, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at his residence. He was born on September 26, 1953, to Donald and Betty Ann (German) Dobner who both preceded him in death.    Bruce is survived by a daughter, Melissa (Mike) Hamrick; a sister, Lynn Dobner Boes; and grandchildren, Victoria and Cameron Hamrick. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Neal Dobner. Bruce was a member of Delphos Eagles Aerie #471.  He loved to fish, shoot guns...

Virgil Leroy Brock, of Delphos, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.  He was born on May 16, 1936, in Oklahoma, to Elbert and Myrtle (Hamilton) Brock.  On June 8, 1957, he was united in holy matrimony to Gerri Ann Glaze.  She survives in Delphos.  Virgil is also survived by two sons, Michael (Carolyn) Brock of Delphos and Timothy (Shari) Brock of Ada; a daughter, Cynthia Brock of Delphos; one brother Wayne...

Bernard William Bellmann, 92, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at The Meadows of Delphos. He was born on April 23, 1927, in Cloverdale to William  and Elizabeth “Kornerding” Bellmann.  On October 13, 1951, he was united in marriage to Leona Ricker.  She survives in Delphos.  Bernard is survived by two sons, Bernard (Ann) Bellmann of Elida, and William (Brenda) Bellmann of Delphos; three daughters, Shirley (Craig) Reinemeyer of TN, Alice...

Dolores “Dolly” M. Hemker, 88, of Delphos, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born January 21, 1931, in Ottoville to Frank and Catherine (Bensman) Hohlbein. She was united in marriage to Carl A Hemker; he preceded her in death on July 20, 2004. She is survived by three sons, David Hemker, Randall (Jane) Hemker both of Delphos, and Roland (Michelle) Hemker of Oakwood; four daughters, Diane (Michael) Bendele of Delphos, Susan (Michael) Scheckelhoff...

  Larry R. Brown, 70, of Delphos passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born May 25, 1948, in New Port, AK.   to Roy and Margaret (Pratt) Brown, both preceded him in death.   He was united in marriage to Sharon L. Heffner; she preceded him in death on June 30, 1996. He is survived by two sons, Larry W. Brown of Cloverdale and Donald A. Brown of Loraine; three daughters, Laura M.  Johnson of Texas and Dianna...

Gina M. Schrader, 40, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at her residence. She was born February 16, 1979, in Lima, to Stephen and Tammy (Feathers) Landwehr.  Both survive in Fort Jennings.  Gina is survived by 4 children, Brittany Schrader, Courtney Ebbeskotte, Aiden Short and Addilynn Short, all of Delphos; one sister Beth Landwehr of Hilliard; one brother, Alan (Emily) Landwehr of Delphos; 5 nieces, Haven (goddaughter), Brielle, Alexis, Aubrey and Alyson...

Carla Grothouse, 65, of Delphos, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on April 28, 1953, in Lima to Robert and Ruth (Feathers) Keeling. They both preceded her in death.  On June 7, 1974, she was united in marriage to Tim Grothouse who recently passed away on January 28, 2019. Carla is survived by one daughter, Kerry (Rick Jr.) Burris of Delphos; two grandchildren, Connor and Madison Burris; three brothers, Robert (Rena) Keeling,...

Carla Jean Harter, 92, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at The Meadows of Delphos. She was born August 26, 1926, in Delphos to Russell and Margaret (Dolt) Judkins.  She was united in marriage to Rolland Weaver on July 5, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1972.  She then married Paul Harter Jr. in September of 1975.  He preceded her in death on January 31, 2004. Carla is survived by two sons, Douglas (Mary Jo) Weaver of Columbus and Craig (Kathy)...

Donna Lee Erman, 89, of Delphos passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at The Meadows of Delphos. She was born December 21, 1929, in Marion IN, to C. John and Ada Marie (Curtis) Peoples. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Douglas Erman on November 27, 1965, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Defiance, with Reverend Cleo C. Roth presiding.  Her husband survives in Delphos.  On November 27, 2015, she and Doug renewed their wedding vows in Defiance to...

Lillian (Lil) Von Lehmden of Fort Jennings passed to the Lord on Sunday April 14 at Vancrest of Delphos. She just celebrated her 97th birthday two weeks earlier, having been born on March 31, 1922. She was married to Richard Von Lehmden of Fort Jennings on May 22, 1943. Richard died on February 12, 1970, so Lil lived over half of her life as a widow, never even thinking about remarrying. She was the youngest daughter of Henry and Anna (Lindeman) Moenter and had two brothers, Richard...

Stephanie Dybowski, 92, of Delphos, passed away on April 11, 2019 at Sarah Jane Living Center. She was born June 25, 1926, in Chicago to Frank and Stella (Panka) Ulanski. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Edward Dybowski on August 20, 1949; he preceded her in death on January 17, 1995. She is survived by a son, Dennis (Kathryn) Dybowski of Crown Point, IN; a daughter, Debra (Daniel) Steward of Delphos; daughter-in-law, Susan Dybowski of Sylvania, OH; five...

Ernest Blanton, 82, of Delphos, passed away on April 6, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center. He was born on April 27, 1936, in Kentucky to Erving and Ada (Gibson) Blanton; they both preceded him in death.   Ernest is survived by twin daughters; three sisters, Lillie Hoard of Breckinridge, MI, Maxine McAnney of Riverdale, MI, and Pauline (John) Jimenz of Bridgeport, MI; sister-in-law and close friend, David and Angela Olge and their son, Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his...

Elizabeth “Betty” Staup, 85, of Delphos, passed away on March 30, 2019, at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born March 1, 1934, in Delphos to August and Margaret (Pohlman) Friemoth. She was united in marriage to John “Gary” Staup on January 10, 1953; he preceded her in death on February 15, 2010. She is survived by two sons, Michael (Robin) Staup of Buchanan, MI and Timothy (Lisa) Staup of Delphos; one daughter, Valerie Gerdemann of Columbus;  four grandchildren,...