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,...

Octavia Patrick, 93, of Delphos, went home to be with the Lord and her husband Andy on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Delphos. She was born April 4, 1925, in Kentucky to William and Olga (Hamilton) Isaacs. She was united in marriage to Andy J. Patrick on August 28, 1942; he preceded her in death on November 28, 2017. She is survived by two sons, Andy Jack Jr. (Farol) Patrick of Elida and William “Rick” (Donna) Patrick of Shawnee; a half brother, Dan...

Bernice M. Drerup, 87, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Delphos. She was born September 13, 1931, in Putnam County, Ohio to Albert and Leona (Schmersal) Maag. She was united in marriage to Leo Drerup on April 19, 1952; he preceded her in death on April 4, 2012. She is survived by five sons, Dave (Martha) Drerup of Delphos, Tony (Mary) Drerup of Delphos, Jeff (Susie) Drerup of Powell, Nick Drerup of Delphos, and Fred (Janice) Drerup of...

Deborah Kay Armstrong, 64, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at St. Rita’s Hospital. She was born on August 21, 1954, in Lima to Joseph and Kathryn (Mullen) Klaus. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Ken Armstrong on August 22, 1998, he survives in Van Wert. She is survived by a daughter, Sarah Brown of Lima; step-children, Albert (Linda) Pavel, Mary K. (Larry) Carder, Cary W. Armstrong, Rhea K. Armstrong, Tina Grubb all of Delphos, and...

     Dr. David O. Morgan D.D.S., 94, formerly of Delphos, passed away on March 17, 2019, in Ft. Wayne. He was born on May 22, 1924, to David Stanley and Elizabeth Mary (Jones) Morgan in Oak Hill, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Marylou Romig on August 6, 1950, in Lima. She survives in Ft. Wayne. He is survived by his children, Hugh Owen Morgan of Delphos, Beth Ann Morgan Marks of Ft. Wayne, and Gwen Ellen Morgan of Columbus; grandchildren, Brian Marks of Garden...

Carmy S. Neumeier, 57, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at her residence, after a long battle with lung cancer. Carmy will be greatly missed by all. She was born April 30, 1961, in Lima, Ohio. She is survived by a son, mother, four sisters, one brother; three grandchildren; and her long time companion, Bob Dyer. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and had worked at Chief Supermarket, and...

Vernon E. “Gene” Bryan, 87, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019, at his residence. He was born September 15, 1931, in Delphos to Don and Lagora (Martin) Bryan. He was united in marriage to Anna Mae Stolte; she preceded him in death on March 18, 2018. Gene worked as a meat cutter at Pangles and Chief, retiring from Chief’s after many years of service. He was a 1949 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School and had served in the Air Force during the Korean War,...

Steven W. Lawson, 47, of Lima, passed away March 5, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 15, 1971, in Lima to Danny and Victoria (Furr) Lawson.  His mother preceded him in death; his father survives in Lima. Steven is also survived by a special friend, Sheena M. Baker of Lima;  children, Shelby (Erica) Malloy, Torey Lawson, and Trey Lawson, all of Lima; a sister, Glenna (Hurker “Hurk”) Jenkins; two aunts,...

Melvin W. Kloeppel, 98, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Delphos. He was born June 19, 1920, in Putnam County to Walter and Flora (Allemeier) Kloeppel. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Alma Heidlebaugh on July 9, 1946; she preceded him in death on September 15, 2016. He is survived by three sons, Kenneth (Suzanne) Kloeppel, Robert (Denise) Kloeppel, and Ronald (Sue) Kloeppel all of Delphos; three daughters, Lois...

Orland D. Schlatman, 84, of Delphos, passed away with his loving wife and family by his side on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. He was born in Fort Jennings, to Charles H. and Regina (Siefker) Wiechart- Schlatman. On August 4, 1956, he was united in marriage to Lois Schabbing, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She survives in Delphos and they would have celebrated 62 years of marriage in August His family, children, grandchildren, and...

Robert H. Heitmeyer, 79, of Ft. Jennings, passed away on February 23, 2019, at Banner Del E Webb Medical Center in Surprise, Arizona where he and his wife spent their winters.  He was born on May 20, 1939, to Elmer and Verona (Neidert) Heitmeyer.  On December 31st 1960, he married Marilyn Luebrecht.  She preceded him in death April 6, 1982.  On November 2, 1984, he married Dianne Fought.  She survives in Ft. Jennings.  He is survived by four daughters; Deb...

Beverly M. Ream, 64, of Elida, passed away on February 16, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on January 14, 1955, to Ralph and Doris (Grothouse) Klausing.  Both preceded her in death.  On April 16, 1977, she was united in marriage to Donald Ream, of Elida.  She is survived by her sister Becky (Chuck) Klausing Wiechart and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded  in death by an infant brother Roger. Bev truly loved all animals especially her cat...

Kenneth “Kenny” Reynolds, 72, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Community Health Professionals In - Patient Hospice Center in Van Wert. He was born July 10, 1946, at home in Spencerville to Orville and Mabel (Louth) Reynolds. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Catherine Ellerbrock in 1989, she survives in Delphos. Survivors include five children, Kevin Reynolds of Lima, Rick (Nikki) Reynolds of West Virginia, Cheryl (Jim)...

  Rev. David W. Howell, 67, of Delphos, passed away on February 7, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1951, to Donald and Jacquline (Kinsey) Howell. His mother survives in Spencerville.  He married Pamela Mohney on October 31, 1998.  She survives in Delphos. He is also survived by a daughter, Alison (Charlie Dearing) Clark of Delphos, and a grandson, Blake of Delphos; a sister, Vickie Howell of Spencerville; one niece and one nephew, and a very...

Dreama “Gayle” Kelly, 69, of Delphos, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at her residence. She was born on November 18, 1949, in Holden, West Virginia, to James and Freda (Maynard) Carter, both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage on May 14, 1994, to David Kelly; he preceded her in death on July 25, 2001. She is survived by two sons, Dennis (Melissa) McCann of Hendersonville, North Carolina and Gregory (Nicole) McCann of Delphos; one brother, Philip...

Mary M. Myers, 99, of Middle Point, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Van Wert Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1919, to John and Frances (Sendelbach) Volk.  On June 27, 1937, she was united in marriage to Harold S. Myers who preceded her in death. Mary is survived by a son, Gary (Judy) Myers of Middle Point; 5 grandchildren, Greta Nettleton, Amy Myers, Gary Scott (Jennie) Myers, Clint (Sherry) Myers and Debra (Kevin) Potts; twelve great-grandchildren, Deanna and Graham...

Orby G. Fetzer, 83, of Delphos passed away 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, at Lima Memorial Health Care Systems. He was born Nov. 5, 1935, in Delphos to Alfred ‘Pat’ and Gwendolyn (Dunlap) Fetzer, who preceded him in death. He married Rose Mary Koenig, who survives in Delphos. Additional survivors include a son, John T. (Sheryl) Fetzer of Delphos; granddaughters, Kristy Sue Rose Fetzer of Columbus and Danielle Marie Fetzer of Delphos; siblings, Phillip (Sheryl) Fetzer and Ronald...

Timothy L. Grothouse, 66, of Delphos, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 28, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 1, 1952, in Lima to Arthur and Mary (Ricker) Grothouse. His father preceded him in death; his mother survives in Delphos.  On June 7, 1974, he was united in marriage to Carla Keeling.  She survives in Delphos. Tim is survived by one daughter, Kerry (Rick Jr.) Burris of Delphos; one brother, Dan (Lois MacLennon) Grothouse of Delphos; two grandchildren, Connor...

Vivienne “Sue” Warnecke, 86, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center. She was born on May 15, 1932, to Maurice “Shorty” and Viola (Reinemeyer) Mueller.  On April 19, 1952, she was united in marriage to Leonard Warnecke who passed away on May 16, 2018.  She is survived by five sons, David (Rose Mary) Warnecke of Lexington, Oh, Steven (Diana) Warnecke, Mark (Elaine) Warnecke, Jeff (Janine) Warnecke, all of Delphos...

Patricia (Wrocklage) Bridges, 78, of Delphos, passed away on January 18, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on September 29, 1940, in Delphos to Thomas G. and Gwendolyn (Flanagan) Wrocklage.   On September 9, 1961, she was united in marriage to Thomas N. Bridges.  He survives in Delphos. Patty is also survived by three sons, Charles T. Bridges of Delphos, Mark J. Bridges of Indianapolis, and Thomas M. (Stacey) Bridges of...

Terry James Dray, 42, of Ohio City, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Lost Creek Nursing Home in  Lima.  Terry enjoyed cooking and had worked in the restaurant business for many years.  He is survived by his son, Cody Dray of Indiana; sister, Cheryl Dray of Van Wert and  brother, David (Pat) Dray of Candor, New York.  He is preceded in death by his parents, James E and Freeda F (Workman) Dray. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019,...

Ladonna A. Klima, 95, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at The Meadows of Delphos. She was born November 20, 1923, in Delphos to Anthony and Catherine (Didion) Clement. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage on August 20, 1946, to Vincent C. Klima; he preceded her in death on June 2, 2003. She is survived by a son, Charles W. (Mariana) Klima of Texas; a daughter, Diane Van Horn of AZ; ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren;...

John J. “Hook” Stant, 65, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, January 08, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born September 20, 1953, in Lima to Leroy Robert and Rita Helen (Bendele) Stant who both preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Trisha (Jack) Webb of Evansville, IN; two brothers, Daniel (Mart) Stant of Mendon, and Richard (Karen) Stant of Landeck; four sisters, Nancy Zachrich of Leipsic, Bonnie (Mike) Luke of...

Florence J. Vogt Shenk, 99, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. She was born August 30, 1919, to John and Veronica (Kemper) Saum. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Bernard F. Vogt on May 1, 1940; he preceded her in death on June 9, 1975.  She then married Robert L. Shenk on August 4, 1979, and he preceded her in death on August 4, 2008. She is survived by four daughters, Rosella (Tom)...

Kailey M. Wright, 23, of Lima, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Kailey was born with Hypo-plastic Left Heart Syndrome, fighting all her life because of it until she lost the battle. She was born on February 17, 1995, to James Wright and Laura (Kroeger) Wright, her father survives in Fort Wayne, IN and her mother in Lima. She is survived by two brothers, Dylan (Macy) Wright of Lima and James Wright Jr. of Fort Wayne, IN; nephew, Bennett Wright of Lima and a...

Lester E. Shafer, 80, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born November 13, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Chester E. and Anna Kathrine “Katie” (Johnson) Shafer. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Barbara Thompson on May 30, 1965, she survives in Delphos. He is survived by a son, Christopher (Amy) Kettler of Columbus; three daughters, Michelle (Matt) Norton of Cleveland, Kathryn...

Grace M. Metcalf 92, formerly of Santa Cruz, CA, passed away on 12/23/18 at Van Crest of Delphos, Oh.  She was born on June 18, 1926 in Vancouver B.C., Canada to Frank and Annie (Perrey) Eshelby, who proceeded her in death. On July 23, 1945 she was united in marriage to Donald C. Metcalf who proceeded her in death on June 25, 1978. Surviving are her daughter-in-law Sue Metcalf of Delphos Oh, granddaughter Mandie (JJ) Harris, great granddaughter Madie Brown, John Robert and Jonah Blake...

Ruth Irene (Cross) Cooper passed on December 18, 2018 in Delphos Ohio.  Ruth was born in Delphos, Ohio in the Marble Town area on March 15, 1926 to William Jasper Cross and Nell Virginia (Fair) Cross.  She is survived by one brother, Richard Alvin Cross of Atascadero, CA and Marcille Rucker of Delphos, OH.  Her brothers, William Thomas Cross, Fred Harrison Cross, Danny Paul Cross and her sister, Gladys Louise Sanders predeceased her. She is also survived by her daughter,...

Paul L. Hesseling, Of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Vancrest of Delphos. He was born on November 20, 1930, to John and Hilda (Schwinnen) Hesseling. Both preceded him in death.  He is survived by a sister, Rosemary (Elmer) Fortener of Delphos; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim (Jean) Hesseling and Bob (Ann) Hesseling. Paul retired from Lima National Stone as a load operator after 35 years of service.  Following...

Sherry Adkins, 76, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima. She was born October 31, 1942, in PA to Lawrence and Alice (Carothers) Elliott. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Jack Adkins Sr. on January 31, 1965, he survives in Delphos. She is survived by a daughter, Deb (Ken) Ackerman of Montrose, MI; step-children, Charles Adkins of Portsmouth, OH and Joyce Nester of NC; two brothers, Larry (Sherri) Elliott...

Paula R. (Ulm) Noonan 61, of Delphos, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 17, 1957, in Lima to the late Roberta (Sheets) and Raymond Ulm. On October 2, 1976, she married her best friend and co-class play lead, John A. Noonan. They shared 42 beautiful years together raising five children and making a house a home. Paula enjoyed the hustle and bustle of her nine grandchildren in her home as so many days were spent on the...

Lowell “Pep” Pepiot, 85, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born November 12, 1933, at home in Russia, OH, to Ralph and Evelyn (Monnin) Pepiot. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Miriam Jean Hansel on April 11, 1952.  She preceded him in death on March 26, 2010.  He is survived by one son, Gregory L. (Ann) Pepiot of Delphos; three daughters, Debbie Collins of Delphos,...

Duane E. Wolford, 85, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at his residence. He was born November 5, 1933, in Michigan to Rosco D. and Elva A. (Taylor) Wolford. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Betty Carder on February 14, 1953, she survives in Van Wert. He is survived by a son, Steven Wolford of Colon, MI; three brothers. Phillip (Mary) Wolford of CO, Fredrick (Pat) Wolford of Lima, and Richard Wolford of Van Wert; four grandchildren,...

William H. “Bill” Clinger, 67, of Findlay, formerly of Delphos, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born July 7, 1951, in Lima to John Henry “Hiney” and Helen (Ford) Clinger. They both preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Nicole (Levi) Loft of St. John’s, FL and Kelly Clinger (Zachary Box) of Naples, FL; and two grandchildren, Anderson and Evan Loft who were his pride and...

Della Rae Rekart, 90, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1928, in Van Wert to Doris and Freda (Wollett) Gallaway. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Roger J. Rekart on August 22, 1953; he preceded her in death on October 7, 2004. She is survived by a nephew, David (Becky) Taylor of Lima and a niece, Jeanne (Terry) Sawmiller of Wapakoneta. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church,...