Nancy Lee Klaus, 67, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2023, at Shawnee Manor in Lima. She was born February 28, 1956, in Lima, OH, to Leroy and Caroline (Dahling) Klaus. They both preceded her in death. Nancy is survived by her brother, Ron (Pat) Klaus of Delphos; a brother-in-law, Dave Schwemer; and her nephews, Bradley, Casey, Mark, John, Austin, Nate, and Josh. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Betty Schwemer, and a brother Larry Klaus. Nancy worked for...

Michael “Stretch” H. Smith, 67, of Delphos, formerly of St. Marys, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Lost Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 18, 1956, in Lima, OH, to Claude “Pete” and Barbara Joan (Campbell) Smith. They both preceded him in death. Michael is survived by children, Christopher (Kristina) Smith of St. Marys, Julie (Jim) Wagner, and Jeffrey Smith both of Delphos; grandchildren, Brandyn (Beth), Aliyah, and Logan;...

Betty J. Kennedy, 76, of Fort Jennings, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born March 2, 1947, in Lima to Stanley and Sara (McGue) Kennedy. Both preceded her in death. Survivors include a brother, Karl (Kay) Kennedy of Fort Jennings; three nieces, Jamie (Jeremy) Tenwalde of Ottoville, Kayla Kennedy of Toledo, and Kristi (Paul) Jerzykowski of Toledo; one great nephew, Finn Tenwalde; and one great niece, Falynn Tenwalde. She is also preceded in death...

Margaret Stemen, 92, of Elida, went home with the Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born August 3, 1931, to Reuben and Leah (Good) Brunk.  Both preceded her in death.  On November 16, 1952, she was united in marriage to Warren L. Stemen.  He preceded her in death on February 1, 2022.  Margaret is survived by her children, Debra (Michael) Crites, Carol Stemen, and Jerry (Melissa) Stemen all of Elida, Robert (Karen) Stemen of Summerfield, NC, and Gene (Jennifer)...

Virgil J. Tarango, 57, of Delphos, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health Systems. He was born January 22, 1966, in Oakland, CA, to Roberto and Virginia (DeGuero) Tarango. They both preceded him in death. On September 29, 2001, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Schlatman and they had 21 very happy years together. She survives in Delphos. Virgil is also survived by stepson, Andy Kohorst; brothers, Robert (Laurie) Tarango of San Lorenzo, CA and Ruben Tarango of...

John Eugene Sheeter, 84, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his residence. He was born November 9, 1938, in Lima, OH, to Eugene and Bernice (Kemper) Sheeter. He was united in marriage to Ruth Gasser on July 3, 1965. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2005. John is survived by his sons, John “Jay”(Doreen) Sheeter and Steve Sheeter, both of Delphos; grandchildren, Ashley (Nick) Dunlap, Austin Sheeter, Abbey (Adam Hamel) Sheeter, Addison Sheeter, Taylor...

Beulah Catherine (Hartman) Snider passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in her home.  She was born on Dec 22, 1928, to Jacob and Esther (Diller) Hartman. On June 29, 1958, she married Jonas Clare Snider and he survives in Delphos. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. She is also survived by her three children, Anita Snider of Lima, Kelvin Snider of Mechanicsburg, Twila (Bradley) Maust of Grantsville, MD;  and a sister-in-law, Norma Plank of Elida. She was...

Susan “Susie” K. Teman, 69, of Delphos,  passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System.  She was born June 17, 1954, at home in Delphos to Benny and Esther (Best) Teman; both preceded her in death. Susie is  survived by her sister, Billie Jean “Skip” Bardo of Delphos, nieces and nephews, Elaine Trentman of Landeck, Melanie (Larry) Morris, Terry (Tim) Hamilton, both of Delphos, Samantha (Josh) Young of Spencerville, David (Deb)...

Marna K. Clevenger, of Gomer, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born in Delphos, to Lester and Beulah (Patton) Renner. They both preceded her in death. Marna is survived by sons, Rod (Barb) Clevenger of Gomer, Martin (Rhonda) Clevenger of Vendedocia, and James (Cindy) Clevenger of Gomer; half brother, Donald (Sharon) Crites of FL; half sister, Debbie Fetzer; seven grandchildren, Sara, Dustin, Danielle, Nicholas, Austin, Michelle,...

David Lindeman, 62, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at St. Rita’s-Mercy Health.   He was born November 26, 1960, in Lima, to Carl and Marjorie (Allenbaugh) Lindeman who preceded him in death.  He was united in marriage to Carolyn (Gibson) Lindeman.  She survives in Elida. David is also survived by his children, David “DJ” (Lindsey) Lindeman of St. Marys, Joey Lindeman of Elida, Caleb Larson of Paulding; stepson Matthew Lause of Elida;...

Michelle John, 53, of Ohio City, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at her home. She was born April 29, 1970, in Lima, OH, to Phillip and Kathleen (Binkley) John. Her father preceded her in death on March 25, 2010. Her mother survives in Middle Point. Michelle is also survived by her son, Ted (Heather) Eversole of Payne; her daughters, Nichole (Isaac) Butler of Van Wert and Brittany (Rodney) Knaus of Indiana; her brothers, Raymond (Paula) John of Lima and David (Audrea) John of Van Wert;...

John W. Etzkorn, 78, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Delphos, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. Anne Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born June 12, 1945, in Landeck, OH, to Paul and Marciel (Pohlman) Etzkorn. They both preceded him in death. John is survived by his siblings, David (Judy) Etzkorn of Rochester Hills, MI, JoAnn (Rick) Young of Copley, OH, and Paula (Dale) Warnecke of North Royalton, OH; and life-long friend and tennis partner, Lee Wagner; along with many nieces and...

Robert "Bob" Vondran, 66, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2023, at Walnut Crossing Memory Care Facility in Marysville, Ohio, after a brave battle with Alzheimer's disease.  Bob was born on July 20, 1956, to Bernard "Bud" and Clara (Pohl) Vondran, in Delphos Ohio. They both preceded him in death. Bob is a graduate of both Delphos St. John's High School and The Ohio State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Bob is a...

Ernest “Ernie” Hines, 79, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1944, in Ohio City, OH, to Carey and Edith Hines. They both preceded him in death. On November 14, 1964, he was united in marriage to Sharon Drewyore. She survives in Delphos. Ernie is also survived by his children, Todd (Kimberly) Hines of Maumee, and Tracey (Craig) Boberg of Delphos; grandchildren, Ashley (Jeremy) Stemen of Delphos, Amanda Boberg of...

Terry L. Welker, 69, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1953, in Lima, OH, to Gerald and Rosemary (Page) Welker. They both preceded him in death. On May 18, 1974, he was united in marriage to Deborah Fiedler. She survives in Delphos. Terry is also survived by sons, Jonathon Welker of FL, Kevin (Dawn) Welker, and Kegan Welker both of Lima; daughter, Stacey (Lemarr) Petty of Lima; grandchildren, Hannah, Brady,...

Steve Coil, 66, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at The James Cancer Institute. He was born May 22, 1957, in Lima, to Alvin Laverne and Helen Jeanette (Stocklin) Coil. They both preceded him in death. In 1977, he was united in marriage to Linda Grone. She survives in Delphos. Steve is also survived by children, Philip (Meghan) Coil, Matthew (Sarah) Coil, and Shannon (Aaron) Parkins all of Delphos; grandchildren, Camden Coil, Olivia Coil, Austin Coil, Brynn Coil, Brady Coil,...

Jennifer Porter, 42, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born May 20, 1981, in Cleveland, to Robert Roth and Roberta Young. Her father preceded her in death in March 2023. Her mother survives in Delphos. She was united in marriage to James “Petey” Porter on December 30, 2021. He survives in Van Wert. Jennifer is also survived by her children, Zandor Sempkowski of Van Wert, Jillian Sempkowski of Van Wert, Rylan Sempkowski of...

Daniel J. Spence, 58, of Middle Point, passed away June 14, 2023, at Ohio Health-Van Wert Hospital. He was born September 24, 1964, in Lima, OH. He was the son of Daniel L. Spence and Helen and Gary Strayer.  Helen survives in Middle Point. He was preceded in death by his father Daniel on November 6, 2013; his stepfather Gary on May 19, 2013; and his sister Laura Lee Spence on May 1, 1979.  Daniel is survived by his fiancée, Connie Bloomfield; his children, Krystal Blue of...

Sharon Jarrett, 44, of Kansas, OH, formerly of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her residence.  She was born September 28, 1978, in Lima, OH, to Gary Lee Goodwin, Sr. and Terri (Friess) Carson. Her father preceded her in death in 2020. Her mother survives in Delphos. She was united in marriage to Roger Jarrett. He preceded her in death in 2021. Sharon is survived by children, Dominic Goodwin, Isaac Troyer, and Anthony Jones; brothers, Gary (Angie) Goodwin of Delphos, and...

Robert “Bob” G. Coulter, 80, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Lima Convalescent Home. He was born September 12, 1942, in Lima, OH, to Harold and Twila (Fetterly) Coulter. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to LaDonna Prine on July 22, 1962. She preceded him in death on April 1, 1999. Bob is survived by daughters, Brenda Blauvelt of Wapak, Julie Grimm of Cincinnati, Jennifer (Charlie) Davis of Lima, and Serena Coulter of Delphos; and nine...

Melinda Samons, 52, of Delphos, passed away on May 26, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1971, in Lima, OH, to Robert and Janet (Arbogast) Kraft. They both preceded her in death. On October 19, 1991, she was united in marriage to James Samons. Although legally separate, they still remained friends. He survives in Lima. Melinda is survived by sons, Quentin and Austin Samons; daughters, Samantha Kraft and Sara Samons;  brother, Greg (Brenda...

LaDonna Ann Culp, 82, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 11, 1940, in Delphos, OH, to William H. and Theda (Ditto) DeWitt. They both preceded her in death. On August 20, 1960, she was united in marriage to Ronald “Bill” Culp. He preceded her in death on June 6, 2020. LaDonna is survived by sons, Robert “Bob” (Linda) Culp, Ronald “Ron” (Laurie) Culp, and James...

Beverly J. Cross-McNeal, 65, of Delphos, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 14, 1957, in Lima, to Art and Joyce Cross. They are both deceased. Bev is survived by a son, Sean McNeal of Delphos; a brother, Luke Cross of Delphos; and a nephew, A.J. Cross of Delphos. She was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Cross, who died in 2011; a brother, James A. Cross Jr., who died in...

Carol C. Straley, 81, of Paulding, passed away on May 23, 2023, at Parkview North Regional Hospital.   She was born in Paulding County, on January 19, 1942, to Harry and Eunice (Sonnigsen) Johnson.  They both preceded her in death.  On May 24, 1961, she was united in marriage to Edward Straley, who also preceded her in death.  Carol is survived by a son Daniel (Jill) Straley of Paulding; daughters, Cynthia (Jim) Stiverson of Marion, and Lisa (Scott) Worden of Payne;...

Emily Lambert, 28, of New Haven, formerly of Delphos, passed away on May 23, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital. She was born November 2, 1994, in Van Wert, OH, to Eric and Julie (Grogg) Lambert. Her father preceded her in death on January 7, 2021. Her mother survives in Delphos. Emily is also survived by a brother, Johnathon (Amie) Lambert of Columbus; sisters, Jenna Lambert of Delphos and Jamie Day of Ada; nephew, Andrew Lambert; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her beloved cats,...

Joan Ellen Adam, 80, of Delphos passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Vancrest Healthcare Center.   She was born on May 5, 1943, to Maurice Gene and Dorothy (Bowsher) Miller. Both preceded her in death.  In 1966 she was united in marriage to Brent B. Adam who survives in Delphos. She is also survived by two sons, Gregory (Gina) Adam of Convoy and Bradley (Brenda) Adam of Elida; two brothers, Maurice (Sandy) Miller of Delphos, and Paul (Cindy) Miller of Delphos; five...

Marion Hart, 80, of Middle Point, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her residence. She was born September 14, 1942, in Roanoke, VA, to Oliver and Juanita (Hinton) Moore. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Hart on September 24, 1960. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2016. Marion is survived by sons, Ted (Lisa) Hart of Schreve, OH and Scott Hart of Middle Point; daughter, Bobbie (Butch) Kemp of Rockford; brother, David Moore of Delphos; sisters,...

Michael Joseph, 67, of Elida, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health Systems. He was born October 12, 1955, in Newport News, VA, to Dale and Ellen (Craig) Joseph. His father preceded him in death. His mother survives in Elida. On March 3, 1981, he was united in marriage to Jill Gudakunst. She survives in Elida. Michael is also survived by a daughter, Jessica (Shannon) Owsley; grandchildren, Sebastian Owsley and Sophia Owsley; sisters, Cherie (Dennis) Parsell of...

Linda Sue Aldred, 44, of Paulding, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Mercer Health Hospital. She was born August 18, 1978, in Antwerp, to Francis and Karen (Adkins) Aldred. They survive in Paulding. Linda is also survived by her daughters, Olivia and Emelia; boyfriend, Mike Shidler; sisters, Marlene Aldred and Melanie (Jason) Banks; and nephews, Jacob and Jordan Banks, and Skyler Hensley.   Linda was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents. Linda was a...

Robert H. Trentman, 68, of Delphos passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Vancrest of Delphos .  He was born on December 17, 1954, to Gilbert and Florence (Hasenkamp) Trentman who both preceded him in death.  On July 10, 1976, he was united in marriage to Deborah Koenig.  She survives in Delphos.  Bob is also survived by three sons, Ryan (Melissa) Trentman, Aaron (Jennifer) Trentman, and Alan (Lauren) Trentman all of Delphos;  seven grandsons, Kaiden,...

Robert “Bob” Leo German, 83, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at The Meadows of Delphos. He was born October 6, 1939, in Delphos, OH, to Leo and Regina (Wurst) German. They both preceded him in death. On November 6, 1965, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Wagner. She survives in Delphos. Bob is also survived by children, Diane (Steve “Archie”) Metcalfe and Kathy (Chris) Britt; grandchildren, Tim and Steve Metcalfe, Mallory (Jared) Ricker, all...

Edward “Ed” Becker, 68, of Delphos, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was born October 16, 1954, to William Joseph and Lucille (Omlor) Becker, in Lima, OH. They both preceded him in death. Ed is survived by his children, Jason (Beth) Becker of Grand Island, FL, and Rachel (Eric) Fleck of Tiffin, OH; six grandchildren, Emma, Kaitlyn, William, Grace, Tristan, and Robert; three brothers, William John (Debby) Becker of North Carolina, Tom (Mary Jo) Becker of...

Charles “Chuck” Huffman Jr. of Elida, passed away April 12, 2023, at The Greens in Lima. He was born on July 29, 1933, to Charles and Evelyn Huffman.  On June 26, 1954, he was united in marriage to Norma Stogner who preceded him in death. Charles is survived by his children, Denise Musgrave of Forest, Laura (Paul) Good of Elida, John Huffman of Cincinnati, and Jeff Huffman of Cincinnati; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Marjorie Meier, 92, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Sarah Jane.  She was born in Fremont on September 10, 1930, to Joseph and Margaret (Borer) Hohman.  She was married to Hubert A. Friemoth who preceded her in death.  She then married Frederick A. Meier who also preceded her in death.  Marjorie is survived by her children, John (Shelby) Friemoth of San Diego, Hubert (Tana) Friemoth Sr., Bradley Friemoth Sr., Kathleen Davidson, Barry (Barbara)...

Edward M. Rigdon, 92, of Venedocia, passed away on March 30, 2023, surrounded by family at his home.   He was born February 7, 1931, at home in Van Wert County, to Marion and Cleo (Mullenhour) Rigdon.  On August 25, 1951, he was united in marriage to Mary (Sterling) Rigdon who survives in Venedocia. Edward retired from Oakwood Forensic Center, formerly known as Lima State Hospital, after 30 years. He is also survived by his children, Sandra Rigdon and Mark (Tracy) Rigdon of...

Christopher Lindeman, 35, of Delphos, passed away March 27, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1988, in Lima, OH, to Larry and Joyce (Young) Lindeman. Joyce precedes him in death. Larry survives in Delphos. Christopher is survived by his son ,Christopher O’Ryan of Delphos; three brothers, Bub (Denise) Lindeman, Jay ( Nichole Friend) Lindeman, and George Lindeman, all of Delphos; three sisters, Lisa (Brad) Williams, Sara (Chad Lauf)...

Douglas Schabbing, 58, of Van Wert, formerly of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 8, 1964, to George and Nellie (Dempsey) Schabbing.  Both preceded him in death.  Doug is survived by his sons, Johnithon (Kathy) Schabbing of Van Wert, Andrew Schabbing of Van Wert, Tieler (Tara) Schabbing of Beaufort, SC, and Keegan Schabbing of Delphos; a daughter, Jessica Schabbing of Beaurfort, SC; a brother, George...

Robert J. “Bob” Roth, 70, passed away on March 2, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Lima.  He was born on May 12, 1952, in Youngstown to Robert and Harriet (Stephenson) Roth.  They both preceded him in death.  Bob considered himself very lucky to have been raised by his parents who loved him and taught him well.  He was also honored to have a step mother, Deborah A. Roth who survives in Alabama. He loved and respected her as a friend.  Bob leaves behind four...

Anna Mae (Wills) Miller, 89, of Delphos, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at Vancrest of Delphos, on February 28, 2023.  She was born March 3, 1933, in Covington, Ohio, to Raymond and Anna (Bartling) Wills, who preceded her in death.  In 1953 she was united in marriage to Robert Miller who also preceded her in death. Anna Mae is survived by sons Douglas Robert (Debbie) of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Gary Ray of Hilliard, Ohio, and David Lee (Stephanie) of Columbus, Ohio, as well...

Leann M. Gordon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister, went peacefully to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Leann will rejoin her parents, Thomas C. Weger and Ruth (Tibbot) Weger, and brother Robert Weger in Heaven, as she leaves behind her brother Thomas E. Weger and loving family.  “Happily married for 59 years… out of 61 years, and that ain’t so bad,” as her husband, Thomas A. Gordon, fondly joked. They created a beautiful...

Jerry A. Krouse, 82, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s. He was born December 16, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, to Joseph and Mildred (Snayd) Krouse. They both preceded him in death. On June 22, 1984, he was united in marriage to Alice L. (Ashby) Anderson. She survives in Delphos, OH. Jerry is also survived by daughters, Betsy (James “Cat”) Calvelage of Elida, Amy (Mark) Musser of Delphos; and Beth Hartley of Saginaw, MI; a son,...

Beatrice Dunlap, 92, of Cridersville, passed away, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 10, 1930, in Ft. Jennings, OH, to Cloyd and Alvera (Looser) Benson. They both preceded her in death. On December 31, 1948, she was united in marriage to Paul L. Dunlap. He preceded her in death, November 17, 2019.   Beatrice is survived by daughters, Paula (Jerry) McComas of Delphos, Susan (William) Jordan of Lima, Claudia Casebolt of Cridersville, seven grandchildren, Misty...

Martha “Marty” C. Hotz, 81, of Paulding, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born March 1, 1941, in Venedocia, to Clarence J. and Freda M. (Donaldson) Kill. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Louis “Louie” W. Hotz. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2022. Martha is survived by daughters, Jackie (Chris) Strabala of Auburn, IN, and Sandy (Chris) Vorst of Middle Point; grandchildren,...

Susan B. (Odenweller) Von Lehmden, 85, of Delphos, passed away on February 15, 2023, at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born September 16, 1937, in Ottoville, OH, to Beatrice (Young) and Thomas Odenweller. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage on January 20, 1978, to Elmer Von Lehmden, who passed away in 2004. Susan is survived by her two sons, Josh (Michelle) Von Lehmden of Waterville, OH, and Dan (Maria) Von Lehmden of Stuart, Florida; a daughter, Dr. Sarah (Dr. Dan)...

Martha (“Marty”) R. Sherrick (Myers), age 92, passed away on February 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan V. Sherrick. Martha is survived by three children, Amy G. Sherrick of Fresno, CA; David N. Sherrick (Cheryl) of Elida, OH; and Nancy S. Sherrick of Elida, OH; 7 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  Martha was also preceded in death by her parents, Louella (Simone) Myers and Donald F. Myers; a sister, Jean Ann (Myers) Van Horn; and a brother,...

Sierra Sue Foust, 80, of Elida, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1942, in Lima, OH to Admiral Dewey and Juanita Lucille (Mack) Mell. They both preceded her in death. On January 27, 1963, she was united in marriage to Charles Foust. He survives in Elida. Sierra is survived by son, Greg (Charis) Foust of Elida; daughter, Cynthia (Brian) Henry of Columbus; five grandchildren, Mallory (David) Segovia of Lima,...

Dale A. Brooks, 69, of Delphos, passed away January 31, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born November 18, 1953, in Lima, OH, to Raymond and Norma (Fiedler) Brooks. They both preceded him in death. On July 15, 2000, he was united in marriage to Candy Diltz. She survives in Delphos. Dale is survived by stepson, Nathan Diltz of Delphos, and two grandsons, Johnathan Brooks of CA and Cole Brooks of Delphos. Dale was preceded in death by three sons, Alan,...

Karen K. Cooper, 65, of Delphos, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.   She was born January 29, 1958, in Lima to Richard and Barbara E. (Jones) Kimmel.  Both preceded her in death.  She was united in marriage to Theodore A. Hosking R. on September 3, 1976.  He passed away on September 13, 2007.  She then married Gary Cooper who survives in Delphos.  Karen is survived by her children, Jessica Sparks of Stevensville,...

Mary E. Holmes, 70, daughter of Don and Maedene (Patton) Holmes, was called home on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Kessler Estates, her mother holding her hand. Nurse Kim, gently stroking her arm, said, “Just relax, Mary, close your eyes and go to sleep. It is ok,” and that is what she did. Mary graduated from Elida High School as a member of the National Honor Society. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Elida. Mary worked for a short time at Scot Lad, and...

Gregory A. “Turtle” Kunz, 61, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  He was born on July 29, 1961, in Lima, to Norman and Charlene Sue (Stevick) Kunz.  Both preceded him in death.   He was united in marriage on July 11, 1980, to Sherry Stallkamp who passed away on May 8, 2020.  Greg is survived by son, Paul Wienken, of Delphos; daughters, Dawn (Edward) Leonard of Boonville, IN and Karissa...