All Obituaries

Steven W. Schroeder   LEIPSIC – Steven W. Schroeder, 62 of Leipsic died 3:45 p.m. Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  He was born January 9, 1958 to Walter J. and Mary Lou (Schroeder) Schroeder.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Leipsic.   Other survivors include four siblings: Sandy (Bob Elliott) Schroeder of Findlay, Jim (Karen) Schroeder of Leipsic, Lori (Karl) Streacker of Findlay and Rob (Dana) Schroeder of...

Josette L. "Jodie" Hoffman  CLOVERDALE - Josette L. "Jodie" Hoffman, 49 of Cloverdale died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System.  She was born June 4, 1971 in Lima to Joseph and Sandra (Hill) Hoffman, her father survives in Cleveland, her mother survives in Cloverdale.   Jodie is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins, whom loved her very much.   She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Clair...

Walter J. Schroeder   LEIPSIC – Walter J. Schroeder, 89 of Leipsic died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his residence.  He was born January 26, 1931 in Leipsic to the late Bernard H. and Martha (Niese) Schroeder.  On October 17, 1951 he married Mary Lou Schroeder who survives in Leipsic.   Other survivors include five children: Sandy (Bob Elliott) Schroeder of Findlay, Steven Schroeder of Leipsic, Jim (Karen) Schroeder of Leipsic, Lori (Karl) Streacker of Findlay...

Mary Jane Wilhelm   LEIPSIC – Mary Jane Wilhelm, 94, of Leipsic died 6:28 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born April 20, 1926 in Custar to the late Frank and Mary (Hentges) Schwab.  On June 5, 1948, she married Harold Wilhelm.  He died on September 29, 1999.   Survivors include six children: Anne (Karl) Verhoff of Columbus Grove, George (Peg) Wilhelm of Wauseon, Mary Sue (Bob) Buckland of Ottawa, John (Pam) Wilhelm...

Sharon L. Matson R.N.   GILBOA - Sharon L. Matson R.N., 84 of Gilboa died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born December 26, 1935 in Leipsic to the late Joseph H. and Alfreda (Higley) Dillinger.   Sharon is survived by her children: John Matson of Gilboa, Kathy (Mike) Baird of Leipsic, Deborah (Jack) Ruhe of Ottawa; eight grandchildren: Nathan (Lindsey) Ruhe, Lyndsey (Donnie) McMillan, Amber Wentz, Joshua (Ashley) Wentz, Eric...

Paul J. "Duck" Altenburger   OTTOVILLE - Paul J. "Duck" Altenburger, 90, of Ottoville passed away peacefully at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 25, 1930 in Ottoville to the late Andrew and Matilda (Schmitt) Altenburger.  On February 27, 1954 he was united in marriage to the love of his life and very best friend, Bettie J. Koester whom he spent 63 years with before she died on December...

Delphine A. Burwell   GLANDORF – Delphine A. Burwell, 89, of Glandorf died at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born September 29, 1931 in Glandorf to the late Edward and Laura (Unterbrink) Siefker. On April 10, 1951 she married Robert Burwell and he preceded her in death on May 18, 1998.   She is survived by her children: Janet (Duncan) Anderson of Baltimore, MD, Robert T. (Blanca) Burwell of San Antonio, TX, John S....

Charles B. Grime   CONTINENAL - Charles B. Grime, 84, of Continental died 11:24 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance.  He was born September 5, 1936 in Oakwood to the late Lawrence P. and Flossy F. (Carnahan) Grime. On August 16, 1958 he married Shirley Noon, who preceded him in death on August 15, 2010.   He is survived by his son and favorite daughter-in-law: Rory (Lisa) Grime of Continental; 2 grandchildren "Sugars": Cambria (Quintin)...

Dale L. Cleary    OTTAWA – Dale L. Cleary, 73 of Ottawa died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Cridersville Healthcare Center. He was born March 9, 1947 in Freemont to the late Leon and Martha (Meadley) Cleary.    Dale was retired from the construction business.    Arrangements are under the direction of HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental and online condolences can be expressed at: www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.  

Ruth Louise Kuhlman    GLANDORF – God called Ruth home Friday, November 20, 2020 at 4:56 a.m. at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born March 14, 1942 in Lima to the late Linus and Mary (Heckman) Kohls. On September 4, 1965 she married Larry Kuhlman who survives in Glandorf.    Also surviving are 2 sons, Scott (Lisa) Kuhlman and Steve Kuhlman both of Ottawa; 3 step-grandsons, Greg (Jessica) Pothast, Luke Pothast, Taylor (Ashley) Pothast; 6 step-great grandchildren,...