All Obituaries

Alan F. Wischmeyer    OTTAWA - Alan F. Wischmeyer, 60, of Ottawa, died at 10:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Ottawa. He was born January 13, 1961 in Lima to Alfred and Kathryn (Nussbaum) Wischmeyer. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Ottawa. On June 13, 1992, he married Suzy Franz.  She survives in Ottawa.    Alan is also survived by a daughter, Hope Wischmeyer of Ottawa; and two brothers: Brian Wischmeyer of...

Marilyn “Marnie” Ebbesmier    OTTAWA - Marilyn "Marnie” Ebbesmier, 86, of Ottawa, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born June 17, 1934 in Burlington, IA to the late Fred and Rosalie (Cogan) Roxlau. On September 19, 1953, she married William “Shorty” Ebbesmier who preceded her in death on May 16, 2019.    Marnie is survived by five children: William S. Ebbesmier of Boulder, CO, Laura Dunno of Ft....

John A. Ehlers  LEIPSIC – John A. Ehlers, 76, of Leipsic, died at 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.  He was born May 5, 1945 in Henry County to the late Wilhelm and Dora (Witham) Ehlers.  On July 25, 1970, he married Eileen Knapke.  She survives in Leipsic.   John is also survived by two children: Timothy (Rose Ann) Ehlers of Ottawa and Patrick (Deb) Ehlers of Leipsic; five grandchildren: Kimberly, Joseph, Phillip, Danica, and...

Emma M. "Katie" Brown   JUNCTION - Emma M. "Katie" Brown, 91, of Junction, died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her son's residence surrounded by family. She was born May 3, 1930 in Paulding County to the late Charles and Matilda "Tillie" (Klima) Yenser. On September 3, 1947, she married Alvin H. Brown who preceded her in death on December 13, 1993.   Katie is survived by 4 children:  Lora (Bud) Ratliff of Oakwood, Wanda (Cecil) Curry of Fosters,...

Donald E. Beemer   CONTINENTAL – Donald E. Beemer, 95, of Continental, died at 5:29 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his residence.  He was born November 2, 1925 in North Creek to the late Grover and Liola (Noirot) Beemer.  On June 19, 1943, he married Wanda Sheaks. She preceded him in death on November 24, 1994.  He then married Jane Smith on September 2, 1995. She also preceded him in death on January 15, 2009.   Donald is survived by two daughters: LaDonna...

Rita M. Steffan  OTTAWA - Rita M. Steffan, 96, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at 2:37 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Ohio Living Sarah Moore, Delaware.  She was born December 25, 1924 in Miller City to the late Arthur and Elnora (Noirot) Winnow.  On June 17, 1948, she married Norbert L. Steffan by Reverend P.A. Pieffer in New Bavaria Catholic Church. Norbert preceded her in death on February 27, 2015.   Rita is survived by three children:  Kenneth Steffan of...

Vera M. Franz   OTTAWA - Vera M. Franz, 92, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born March 15, 1929 in Dayton to the late Joseph and Leona (Schmackers) Schwarzman.  On March 31, 1951 she married George Edward Franz before he left for the Korean War.  He preceded her in death on November 18, 1995.   Vera is also survived by five children: Diana (Gary) Ordway of Continental, Marcia (Joseph) Kleman...

Darlene M. Harris    LIMA – Darlene M. Harris, 72, of Lima died 7:05 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.  She was born February 6, 1949 in Lima to the late Leonard and Gertrude (Sawmiller) Michel.     Darlene is survived by 3 sisters:  Arlene (Arthur) Bear of Continental, Jane (Cecil) Collins of Mississippi and Theresa (Tony) Mancuso of Florida; 2 brothers:  Herbert (Lynn) Michel of Kalida and Dennis...

Iris Pearl Shoemaker   LEIPSIC – Iris Pearl Shoemaker, 99, of Leipsic, died 4:43 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born July 26, 1921 in Leipsic to the late Glen and Lily (Stevenson) Searfoss.  On December 24, 1945, she married James Shoemaker. He preceded her in death in April of 1978.   Iris is survived by two children: Brenda Vollmuth of Pioneer and Darl Shoemaker of Leipsic; six grandchildren: Angie (Michael) Bexten of Apex, NC,...

Nancey Jo Schortgen    LEIPSIC - Nancey Jo (Stertzbach) Schortgen, 67, passed away on Saturday June 5th, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio while undergoing surgery for a liver and kidney transplant.  She was born September 3, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late Dehlen and Marilyn (Bickart) Stertzbach. Nancey married John Schortgen on October 19, 1985 and he survives in Leipsic.     Other survivors include three children:...