All Obituaries

Mercedes L. Cox  FORT JENNINGS - Mercedes L. Cox, 25, of Fort Jennings died 7:32 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her parent's residence.  She was born May 31, 1995 in Lima to Jody and Melinda (Garberson) Cox, they survive in Miller City .  Mercedes is also survived by her son: Braxton Cox; a special friend: Jason Mueller of Fort Jennings;  brothers: Michael (Faith Butler) Cox, Marcus Cox; a sister: Maria Cox all of Miller City; paternal grandmother: Dorthea Cox...

  Paul Revere Brandehoff    OAKWOOD- Paul Revere Brandehoff, 88, of Oakwood journeyed to his heavenly home at 9:29 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Kingsbury Place, Defiance. He was born on March 19, 1932 in Rimer, Ohio to LaVern and Gladys (Wreede) Brandehoff. On November 22, 1948, he married Mary Sanderson who preceded him in death on March 8, 2016.    They had 5 children: Karen (Jerry) Mobley of Oakwood, Brenda (Mark) Rau of Defiance, Paul (Jan) Brandehoff...

Ilene M. Claybaugh    LEIPSIC – Ilene M. Claybaugh, 81, of Leipsic died 8:27 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  She was born October 4, 1938 in Liberty Center to the late Harold E. and Clara (Precht) Gable.  On November 12, 1955 she married Charles E. Claybaugh, who survives in Leipsic.    Also surviving are 2 children:  Tonja (William) McDonald of Lima and Eric Claybaugh of Trenton, MI; 3...

LEIPSIC- LARRY "BEANIE" JOHNSON    Larry "Beanie" Johnson, 83, Leipsic, died Friday, September, 18, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center.      Born August 4, 1937, Larry was the son of Serge and Dora (Henry) Johnson. On May 12, 1962, he married Judi Young, who preceded him in death. On August 23, 1997, he married Ruthann Kemper, who survives. Larry, a 1955 graduate of Leipsic High School, was a standout three-sport athlete for the Vikings. He...

John D. Hovest    LEIPSIC – John D. Hovest, 72, of Leipsic died at 1:52 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born September 16, 1948 in Lima to the late Richard and Lenore (Verhoff) Hovest. On January 25, 1974 he married Marcia Barlage and she survives in Leipsic.    Also surviving are 4 children, Andrew (Carrie) Hovest of Rittman, Dr. Amy (Brad Jordan) Hovest of Shawnee, Angela (Dan) Morman of Ottawa,...

Virginia L. Smith Manassas, VA -  Virginia L. Smith, 98, of Manassas, VA and formerly of Leipsic died 2:16 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2020 at Arbor Terrace Sudley Manor, Manassas, VA.   She was born Dec. 7, 1921, in Leipsic to the late Thomas and Edith (Rader) Edwards. On Dec. 21, 1941, she married Gerald H. Smith, who died July 7, 2014.    Survivors include her son, Paul D. (Sue) Smith, of Haymarket, VA, grandsons Chad Smith (Jack Trinco) of Astoria, NY, and Blake...

Cynthia "Cindy" Brinkman  PANDORA-Cynthia "Cindy" Brinkman of Pandora, died peacefully at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the age of 61.  She was born December 7, 1958 in Lima to Ronald and Shirley (Overmyer) Klear.   Cindy is survived by her husband: Mark Brinkman; a son: Matthew Brinkman; her mother: Shirley (Richard) Cass; a sister: Vickie (Don) Pendergast; and many close family and friends.   She...

RUTH E. BELLMAN-KUHLMAN  OTTAWA - Ruth E. Bellman-Kuhlman, 88, of Ottawa died 4:53 a.m., Sunday, September 13, 2020 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born May 4, 1932 in Leipsic to the late Alphonse and Rose (Nadler) Balbaugh.  On December 27, 1950, she married Norman L. Bellman. He died April 14, 1972. On November 12, 1977 she married Paul L. Kuhlman. He died November 16, 2011.    Survivors include four children: Joseph (Martha) Bellman of Findlay, Rose (Michael)...

Tyler J. Aelker   LEIPSIC - Tyler J. Aelker, 34, of Leipsic died 8:17 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2020.  He was born December 28, 1985 in Bluffton to Jeff and Cindy (Morman) Aelker, they survive in Leipsic.    Tyler is also survived by his sister: Holly (Josh) Cutlip of Leipsic; six nieces and nephews: Evan Ellerbrock, Emberleigh Cutlip, Emery Aelker, Easton Cutlip, Edyn Cutlip and Eddisyn Cutlip.   He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Larry and Janet...

Sharon A. Kuhlman OTTAWA-Sharon A. Kuhlman, 73, of Ottawa died 8:20 a.m. Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born November 3, 1946 in Lima to the late Alfred and Alma (Weis) Ricker.  Sharon is survived by her children: Greg (Amanda) Kuhlman and Chris (Amanda) Kuhlman, both of Glandorf; seven grandchildren: Khenna, Hayden, Brodie, London, Gunner, Ryyder and Kiersten; 2 great-grandchildren: Laney and Caroline; and three brothers:...