Robert VanMeter, 73, of Galion, Oh, formerly of Delphos passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at his residence. He was born January 11, 1945, in Lima to Dale and Wanda (Maxson) VanMeter.  Both preceded him in death. On January 13, 2009, he was united in marriage to Sherri Phillips.  She survives in Galion. He is survived by one son, Brent VanMeter of Lima; one daughter, Dawn (Ron) Coburn of Dover, Delaware; one brother, Mike (Peggy) VanMeter of Delphos; one...

Leonard F. Warnecke, 86, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at his residence. He was born November 14, 1931, in Fort Jennings to Leo J. and Dorothy (Helmkamp) Warnecke. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Vivienne Sue Mueller on April 19, 1952, she survives in Delphos. He is survived by five sons, David (Rose Mary) Warnecke of Fort Jennings, Steven (Diana) Warnecke, Mark (Elaine) Warnecke, Jeff (Janine) Warnecke, and Andy Warnecke, all of...

Larry Dale Myrick, 58, of Delphos, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. He was born October 26, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, to Doss and Itasca “Pat” (Turner) Myrick who preceded him in death.  He was united in marriage to Joyce Schosker on October 31, 1987; she survives in Delphos. He is survived by two sons, Timothy (Belinda) Myrick of Seguin, TX, and Daniel (Faith Deckard) Myrick of Delphos; one daughter, Shandi (Alan) Etzkorn of Spencerville;...

Ruth M. Kemper, 93, of Delphos, passed away on Monday, May 7,2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center She was born August 12, 1924, in Delphos to Frank and Ethel (Fair) Kohorst.  In 1942, she was united in marriage to Delmer Kemper who preceded her in death in 1976.  She is survived by two sons, Don (Darlene) Kemper, and Del (Scarlett) Kemper, both of Delphos; two daughters, Beverly Hale of Delphos and Marilyn (Ron Jones) Tracy-Jones; two sisters, Marge Kohorst...

Gertrude J. Geckle, 101, of Elida, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Lost Creek Nursing Home. She was born September 1, 1916, in Putnam County to Frank and Clara (Etgen) Utrup.  She married Raymond Geckle, who preceded her in death on May 20, 1989. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Jim (Pam) Geckle of Columbus Grove and Donald Selhorst of Rushsylvania, OH; her daughter, Doris Easterday of Lakeview; step-children, Judi (Joe) Schroeder of...

Wayne B. Dray, 92, passed away Monday at Worthington Christian Village with his family by his side. He was born January 3, 1926, in Delphos, to Ruth Irene Fryer and Samuel B. Dray, who preceded him in death.  His stepmother, Doris Irene Graham Dray, also preceded him in death. On June 10, 1950, he married Luella Mae Watkins, who survives. He was also preceded in death by two sisters; Carol June Feathers and Gloria Ruth Watkins. He is survived by a...

Glenn W. Amstutz, 73, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at his residence. He was born October 5, 1944, in Lima to Annabelle (Davis) Landrum and Woodrow Amstutz.  Glenn was raised by his Aunt Grace Davis.  He was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Shufeldt on June 22, 1965. She preceded him in death on July 17, 2017. He is survived by a son, Jack (Kay) Franks of Delphos; three daughters, Michele Morrison of Delphos, Cheri (Tim) Schlagbaum of...

Caleb J. Onnen Gossard of Delphos passed away at the age of 20 on April 14, 2018. Caleb was born March 5, 1998. He is survived by his mother Bethany Onnen (Rhoades/Dasher) of Delphos; his father Donald L Gossard II of Lima; two sisters,  Abigail (David) Temple of Virginia, and Maggie Onnen of Michigan; a nephew Jaxon Gilley of Virginia; his girlfriend, Kaylin Hartstock of Delphos; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. His absence will be felt by many, and the world...

William E. “Bill” Shumaker, 73, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born November 26, 1944 to Paul and Esther Shumaker. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Dolores Hoersten on April 26, 1969, she survives in Delphos. He is survived by three sons, Mark Shumaker of Delphos, Greg Shumaker of Delphos, and Brian Shumaker of Delphos; three daughters, Karen Shumaker, Marci (Lee Hughes)...

Mark A. Lange Wiford, 51, of Lima, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Willard, Ohio. He was born October 15, 1966, to Thomas R. Lange and Elizabeth A. Wiford. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Elida. He is survived by three sisters, Lisa (Carroll) Teman and Lynne (Michael Zerkel) Lange, both of Delphos, and Laura Wiford of Elida; and a niece, Amanda Lynne Teman of Delphos. He was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew A. Lange...

Annabelle R. Vandemark, 96, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Delphos. Annabelle grew up as a Northwest Ohio farm girl. She and her late husband, Wilbur, established, developed and managed their grain and livestock farm into one of Ohio’s top recognized Ayrshire dairy herd. She had no dull moments as a farm wife and mother of four. She encouraged each of her children to understand, to learn from and to enjoy their rural-farm...

Kermit Minnig, 92, of Delphos, passed away on April 10, 2018, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. He was born on December 26, 1925, in Lima to Joseph and Margaret (Hesseling) Minnig.  Both preceded him in death.  He was united in marriage to Mildred Crede.  She survives in Delphos. He is survived by two sons, Kermit Minnig, Jr. of Delphos and Michael (Laura) Minnig of Delphos; two daughters, Karen (Terry) Martin of Delphos and Michelle (John) Allen of Lima; seven...

Paul J. Fetzer, 73, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Kindred Hospital. He was born August 22, 1944, in Delphos to Alfred and Gwendolyn (Dunlap) Fetzer. Both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage on May 20, 1967, to Diana Cooley, who survives. He is survived by a son, Doug Fetzer of Delphos; a daughter, Cindy (Bruce) Troyer of Delphos; seven brothers, Orb (Rosie) Fetzer of Delphos, Phil (Sherry) Fetzer of Delphos, Ron (Lynn) Fetzer of...

Rosemary A. “Rosie” Swick, 90, of Defiance, formerly of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born September 19, 1927, in Delphos to Clarence and Elizabeth (Rode) Hemker.   On May 17, 1947, she was united in marriage to Robert E. Swick.  He preceded her in death on January 2, 2013. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” (Don) Fischer of Maumee and Candyce “Candy”...

Jeffrey J Martin, 61, of Gomer, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, March 30, 2018. He was born in Lima, on February 6, 1957, to Jerry and Elinor (Nusbaum) Martin.  Both preceded him in death.  On May 14, 1976, he was united in marriage to Donna Buettner.  She survives in Gomer.  He is also survived by three daughters, Jenni Martin of Gomer, Jeani (Scott) Dredge of Dublin and Joni (Aaron) Yost of Goshen, IN; one son, Jordan Martin of...

Eric Robert Ulm, 38, of Newark, Ohio, formally of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family after waging a courageous battle with cancer for more than four...

Anna Mae Bryan, 86, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Sarah Jane Living Center. She was born November 19, 1931, in New Canton, IL to Walter and Thelma (Arnold) Stolte. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Vernon Bryan, he survives in Delphos. She had worked at Birkmeier Monuments for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Douglas (Michelle) Bryan of...

  Gerald Frank Saum, 90, of Ft. Jennings, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at his residence. He was born February 24, 1928, in Ft. Jennings to Louis C. and Verona C. (Seffernick) Saum.  They preceded him in death.  On October 30, 1954, he was united in marriage to Annabelle Ernst.  She survives in Ft. Jennings. He is also survived by two sons, Joseph ( Becky) Saum of Delphos, and Steven (Beth) Saum of Texarkana, Texas; two daughters,...

Jeanette L. Lee-Whitaker, 85, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Sarah Jane Living Center. She was born January 13, 1933, in Ft. Jennings to Joseph and Magdalena (Kahle) Nartker who preceded her in death.  She was united in marriage to Earl Lee who preceded her in death in 1993.  She then married Robert Whitaker who passed away in 2009.  She is survived by two sons, Robert (Mary) Lee and Larry (Deb) Lee of Delphos; two daughters, Cheryl (Junior)...

Robert “Willie” Wiseman, Jr., 71, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born January 18, 1947, in Lima to Robert and Mildred (Stocklin) Wiseman.  Both preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Steve (Pam) Wiseman of Columbus Grove and Danny (Susan) Wiseman of Delphos; four grandchildren, Stephanie, Madison, Tyler, and Adam; and three brothers, Roger (Monica) Wiseman of Ottoville,...

Dennis Claypool, 72, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born July 20, 1945, to Gerald “Bud” and Anna Belle (Diltz) Claypool  in Delphos.  They both preceded him in death.  He was united in marriage to Dianne Clark on August 24, 1968.  She survives in Delphos. He is also survived by three sons, Brian (Stephanie), Travis (Tammy), and Trace (Jennifer Combs) Claypool all of...

Helen (Himmeger) Mullenhour, 88, of Delphos passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, March 8, 2018, surrounded by her family.  She was born February 14, 1930, in Delphos to Clarence and Charlotte (Weathers) Himmeger.  She was united in marriage on August 21, 1949, to William “Bill” Mullenhour, who survives. She is survived by her son, Bill (Bonnie) Mullenhour of Delphos; her daughter Debbie (Carl) Nenadal of Twinsburg; five grandchildren,...

Nina L. (Griffith) Redmon, 94, of Delphos, passed away on March 3, 2018, at Vancrest Healthcare Center. She was born March 9, 1923, to Hugh and Grace (Manuel) Griffith, both preceded her in death.  On March 13, 1944, she was united in marriage to Bert Redmon, he preceded her in death.  Nina was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and a 1941 graduate of Gomer High School. She worked at Sioux Honey Factory in Lima; where she met her husband; later clerked at the...

    William D. Foust , 81, of Lima, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Lima Manor. He was born on June 3, 1936,  in Elida to Lemar and Emma Jane (Miller) Foust who preceded him in death He is survived by one daughter Lisa Kantner, of Lima; one brother, Charlie (Sierra) Foust of Elida; one sister, Sharon (Tom) Snyder of Lima; two grandchildren, Christina (Wayne) Holthouse of Lima, and Melissa (John) Shaw of Lima; and five great...

James W. Frankhouser, 71, of Graceville, FL, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at his home in Florida. He was born October 31, 1946, in Lima to Alan “Jake” and Marcella J. (Lhamon) Frankhouser who both preceded him in death.  On February 14, 1980, he was united in marriage to Karen L. Stewart.  She survives in Graceville. James is also survived by two brothers, Alan Frankhouser of Leipsic and Randy (Paula) Frankhouser of Lima; and a...

Hubert W. Truman, 96, of Delphos, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Dec. 21, 1921, in Athens, Alabama to Lyman and Leila (Zehner) Truman, both are deceased.  On June 26, 1943, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Wollet.  They were married 71 years when Marjorie passed in 2014. He is survived by four daughters, Sandra (Maurice) Miller of Delphos, Nancy (Jerry) Mericle of...

Waneta R. Sandlin, 89, of Elida, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at her residence. She was born January 12, 1929, in Gomer to Rudy and Emma (Moore) Brunk. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Hubert Sandlin; he preceded her in death on June 16, 2001. She is survived by two sons, James (Cindy) Sandlin of Lima and Doug (Darlene) Sandlin of Elida; daughter-in-law, Cherie Sandlin; two brothers, Glen (Melinda) Brunk of Indiana and Rolland...

Sharon K. Overholt, 59, of Gomer, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, surrounded by her family at her residence after a 10-year courageous journey with cancer. She was born July 30, 1958, in Lima to Leon “Curly” (deceased) and Betty (Foust) Hall, who survives in Elida.  She was married to Brian Overholt on May 19, 1979, who survives. She is survived by three sons, Brady (Allison) of Elida, Jaden (Hillary) of Gomer, and Riley of Gomer; daughter, Kayla...

Joan M. Culp, 82, of Delphos , passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 19, 1935, to LeRoy and Golda (Harpster) Louth.  She was united in marriage to Eugene Culp on August 19, 1956. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1999. She is survived by two sons, Eugene (Deanna) of Delphos and Randy (Dawn) of Grover Hill; a daughter, Lisa (Tony) Cross of Delphos;  two sisters, Karen (Richard) Fegley of Convoy...

Arleta Mae (Kollath) Augsburger died at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018, with her devoted and loving husband of 71 years at her side, after a very long process of decline precipitated by Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on the Kollath family farm just west of Seymour, Wisconsin, on February 10, 1923, the fourth and youngest child of Arthur and Estella (Thompson) Kollath. Arleta grew up a happy and content child on the farm, being raised by her own family and additionally...

Heaven Lee Starr, 28, of Elida, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018, at the Cleveland Clinic, from a rare disease where she defied the odds, living far longer than most with her disease. She was born January 25, 1990, in Lewisburg, PA to Chris and Tammy Starr.  Her father survives in Florida and her mother in Pennsylvania. She is survived by the love of her life, fiancé, Mathew Hodde of Elida. She is also survived by her brother, Brandon Starr of Florida;...

Brendan David Poling, 49, of Mendon, went home to be with his Savior, and son Nicholas, brother Brian, and nephew Michael Young, on February 15, 2018.  His death occurred in a work related accident, at his place of employment, the Village of Mendon. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Meyer Poling; and three sons, Nathan of Delphos, and Noah and Nevin at home.  A fourth son, Nicholas, died in January, 2016. Brendan was born September 11, 1968, to Walter Poling...

  Dorothy H. Dillon, 99, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Delphos. She was born June 22, 1918, in Delphos to David Charles and Edna Claire (Baxter) Griffith. They both preceded her in death. On June 29, 1946, she was united in marriage to Thomas C. Dillon; he preceded her in death on April 24, 1997. Dorothy is survived by a son, Kenneth C. (Stephanie) Dillon of Delphos; a daughter, Deborah J. (Paul)...

James L. Feathers, 99, of Delphos passed away on February 12, 2018, at Vancrest Health Care Center.  He was born August 23, 1918, in Delphos to A. Leroy “Roy” and Mary (Woodruff) Feathers.  In March of 1946, he was united in marriage to Carol Dray. She preceded him in death on May 11, 2012. James is also survived by three sons, James W. (Sharon) Feathers and Thomas Feathers of Delphos, John “Kenny” (Cindy) Feathers of Lima;  one...

Michael H. Gallmeier, 67, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Mike was born November 11, 1950, in Ft. Wayne to Harold F. and Caroline (Bergfeld) Gallmeier.  Both survive in Delphos. He was united in marriage to Deborah (Long) Gallmeier on November 12, 1971.  She survives in Delphos. He is survived by sons, Shane (Brenda), Travis (Kristy), and Kyle...

Linda D. Stemen, 75, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at her daughter’s residence. She was born September 5, 1942, in Lima to George and Betty (Buffenbarger) Sroufe. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Dennis A. Stemen on March 21, 1959; he preceded her in death on September 3, 2000. She is survived by three sons, Dan (Lisa) Stemen of Van Wert, Tony (Amy) Stemen of Mt. Vernon, OH, and Zach (Rebekah) Stemen of Delphos;...

Maynard L. Shobe, 79, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, February 02, 2018, at Van Wert Inpatient Care Center. He was born November 30, 1938, to Warren and Carol Mae (Prine) Shobe.  They both preceded him in death. On June 18, 1960, he was united in marriage to Carol Buzard who survives in Delphos. They were married 57 years. Maynard is also survived by four children, Terri (Arnie) Coil, Jeff Shobe, Sherry (Joe) Warnecke, and Mike (Jill) Shobe, all of Delphos; 11...

Adam Cory Patrick, 38, of Elida, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, in Elida. He was born February 3, 1979, in Lima to Jack and Farol (McCall ) Patrick.  They survive in Elida. He is also survived by a daughter, Britaney Patrick of Lima; a son, Cory Patrick of Elida; a sister, Angie (Ken) Cotrell of Columbus Grove; a brother, Jim (Amanda) Patrick of Denham, Louisiana; his grandmother, Octavia Patrick of Delphos, and his estranged wife, Erica Morvay. He...

Bonnie (Merschman) Friend, 67, of Lima passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at her residence. She was born on May 24, 1950, in Lima to Betty Keyton, who preceded her in death and then adopted by Harry and Helen Merschman, who also preceded her in death. She was united in marriage on June 22, 1985, to Christopher Friend who survives. She is survived by a brother Robert (Linda) Monfort of Lima; and sisters, Sandra Wilkens of Lima, Carol (Rick) Boop of  Delphos, and...

Carlene M. Gerdeman, 78, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Delphos. She was born April 1, 1939, in Van Wert to Raymond and Velma Irene (Brown) Evans. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Irvin W. Gerdeman on August 19, 1967; he preceded her in death on February 24, 2008. She is survived by two sons, Roger (Missy) Gerdeman of Van Wert, and Gary Gerdeman of Delphos; two daughters, Sarah (Dan) Miller and...

Richard A. “Dick” Edwards, 89,  of Van Wert, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born May 16, 1928, to Thomas and Margaret (Miller) Edwards  who preceded him in death.  Dick is survived by four sons, Jim (Linda) McCoy of NC., Tom Edwards and David Edwards of Van Wert, and Paul (D’Nell) Edwards of Haviland,; one daughter, Deborah Ratliff of Muncie, IN.; thirteen grandchildren, twenty seven...

Betty Jane Reinemeyer, 65, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dayton, Ohio. She was born March 28, 1952, in Delphos to Paul and Catherine Reinemeyer. They both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Minnie “Gram” Reinemeyer. She is survived by a brother, Jack (Sue) Reinemeyer of Bradenton, FL; three sisters, Ann (Harry, deceased.) Lewis...

Alice M. Hoehn, 95, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Delphos.  Alice was born on October 5, 1922,  in Delphos, Ohio to Edward and Gertrude (Gladen) Martz.  On February 12, 1945, she married Ralph F. Hoehn at St. John’s Catholic Church in Delphos. This February they would have celebrated 73 years of marriage. Alice is survived by two sons, Edward (Marsha) Hoehn of Delphos and David (Anne) Hoehn of Liberty...

Phyllis J. Backus, 80, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Sarah Jane Living Center. She was born August 24,1937, to Clarence and Irene (Bair)  Backus who both preceded her in death. Phyllis was survived by many cousins.  She was a member of Delphos Wesleyan Church and a graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School. She sold Avon for 25 years and also worked at the Sunshine Day Care Center in Delphos.  In her early years she worked...

Nancy Jean Will, 87, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. She was born August 6, 1930, in Delphos to Edward and Nina (Elliott) Morris. Both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Melford James “Skip” Will on October 27, 1951. Nancy and Skip had been married for 65 years when he preceded her in death on March 9, 2017. She is survived by two daughters, Pamela Sue (Dick) Oder and Laura Ann (Stuart)...

Dennis R. Fox, 70, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born August 19, 1947, to Roy and Lavina (Dye) Fox in Lima. Both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Rose Cummings, she survives in Delphos. He is survived by one son, Gerald Bowling of Delphos; two daughters, Julia (Miles) Nelson of NC, and Glory (Ernie ) Slate of Delphos; two brothers, Rick Van Dyke of IN and Greg (Tammy) Van Dyke, Sr. of...

Rose M. (Kill) Hilvers, 78, of Delphos passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born July 12, 1939, in Elgin to Clarence and Freda (Donaldson) Kill.  She was united in marriage on June 25, 1960, to Lawrence Hilvers of Delphos, who survives. She is survived by a son Keith Hilvers of Delphos; two daughters, Sherry (Ron) Etzkorn of Delphos and Bev (Dan) Maag of Kalida;  a brother, Alfred Kill (Catherine Miller) of Delphos; four...

Alan J. Picker, 57, of Delphos, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018, at his residence. He was born October 12, 1960, in Lima to Carl and Margaret (May) Picker. Both preceded him in death. He is survived by his significant other and best friend, Beth Doster of Delphos; a brother, Carl (Karen) Picker of Troy; four sisters, Carla (Bob) Beckmann of Coldwater, MI, Kathy (Ron) Reindel of Delphos, Cheryl (Rod) Maloney of Elida, and Deb (Larry) Lee of Delphos; and a special...

Laura Kent Savage, 53, of Holland, OH, formerly of Delphos, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, OH. She was born January 20, 1964, in Lima to Donald and Carol (Miller) Kent. Both preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Rachel Kent of Maumee, OH; brother, Donald (Penny) Kent of Angola, IN; three sisters, Penny (Monty) Musser of Fremont, IN, Julie (Eric) Najarian of NC, and Cindy (Michael) Allen of Delphos; and six...

Arthur J. “Art”Grothouse, 96, of Delphos, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born September 6, 1921, to John and Inez (Knittle) Grothouse who both preceded him in death.  He was united in marriage on June 14, 1947, to Mary T. (Ricker) at St. John’s Catholic Church by Monsignor E.C. Herr.  She survives in Delphos. Arthur is also survived by two sons, Tim (Carla) Grothouse and Dan A. Grothouse,...