All Obituaries

Joseph R. Brubaker    HAMLER - Joseph R. Brubaker, born August 21, 1926, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.    Joe’s spouse, Mildred M. Brubaker, died August 31, of 2020.   Joe and Millie were married on May 26, 1948, in Leipsic, Ohio at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and had just celebrated 72 years together.   Joseph was the second oldest child of William and Anna (Hiegle) Brubaker of Hamler, Ohio.  Deceased...

Mary Lou T. Ellerbrock    GLANDORF - Mary Lou T. Ellerbrock, 87, of Glandorf died peacefully surrounded by her family at 8:11 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born April 30,1934 in Leipsic to the late Louis and Adeline (Winkler) Selhorst. On November 14, 1956, she married Arthur Ellerbrock. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2020.    Survivors include three children: Michael (Karen) Ellerbrock of Ottawa, Kathy Peck of Glandorf,...

Edward J. Holtkamp  KALIDA - Edward J. Holtkamp, 93, of Kalida, died peacefully at 12:45 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born in Kalida on February 28, 1928 to the late Edward and Mary (Stechschulte) Holtkamp. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sister Catherine Mary Holtkamp, CDP, and Margaret (Holtkamp) Pizzurro. His sister, Esther (Holtkamp) Wenzel, survives him.  He was the beloved uncle to 10 nieces and nephews...

Marilyn E. Zeisloft  LEIPSIC – Marilyn E. Zeisloft, 91, of Leipsic, died at 4:05 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born on April 22, 1930 in Hancock County to the late Clarence and Mary (Trott) Rader.  On May 28, 1949 she married Lloyd Zeisloft, he preceded her in death on January 2, 2015.  Marilyn is survived by four children: Nancy (Pete) Lundberg of Defiance, Dan (Diane) Zeisloft, Bill (Donna) Zeisloft, both of Leipsic, and...

Kent L. Keeran  LEIPSIC – Kent L. Keeran, 78, of Leipsic, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his residence.  He was born April 25, 1943 in Meeker, Ohio to the late Vaun and Ruth (Crow) Keeran.  On February 29, 1964, he married Sharon Chain, she survives in Leipsic.   Kent is also survived by three children: Bradley (Sharon) Keeran of Spencerville, Todd (Marla) Keeran of Bowling Green, and Kathy (Matt) Sheeks of Deshler; six grandchildren: Evan (Allison)...

David A. Rodriguez    COLUMBUS GROVE - David A. Rodriguez, 29, of Columbus Grove, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1992 in Lima, Ohio to Rene and Alejandrina (Sanchez) Rodriguez. His father and stepmother, Rene (Tammi Dunsmuir) Rodriguez survive in Ottawa and his mother and stepfather, Alejandrina (Dusty) Young survive in Miller City.   David is also survived by two brothers: Dakota Rodriguez of Miller City and Xavier Rodriguez of...

Thomas Edward Proctor, Jr.   DEFIANCE - Thomas Edward Proctor, Jr., 57, of Defiance, also known by TJ, papa, uncle and many other nicknames passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Defiance In-Patient Hospice Care. He was born on June 28, 1964 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Thomas "Tommie" and  Mary "Bonnie" (Caskey) Proctor.     TJ graduated in 1984 from Vantage Vocational in Van Wert, Ohio. On November 8, 1988, he  married his high...

Rebecca M. Thornton  MILLER CITY – Rebecca M. Thornton, 75, of Miller City, died at 3:37 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born October 5, 1945 in Findlay to the late Dale and Janice (Harrington) Burnham.  On June 13, 1964, she married Richard F. Thornton, he survives in Miller City.  Also surviving are two sons: Richard D.(Barb) Thornton of Columbus Grove, and Jon (Amy) Thornton of Springboro; five grandchildren: Richard C....

Virginia P. "Jane" Pester  MILLER CITY - Virginia P. "Jane" Pester, 98, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Miller City, Ohio on December 7, 1922 to the late William and Marie (Dulle) Hermiller. On November 21, 1944 she married Charles Pester, who passed in 2014.   They were great parents to six children: Kenneth (Sue) Pester of Ottawa, Connie (Duane) Maag of Leipsic, Don (Sandy) Pester and Wayne (Lynn) Pester both of Miller City...

Connie M. Rump   MILLER CITY - Connie M. Rump, 81 of Miller City, died 9:25 a.m., Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born October 7, 1939 in Lima to the late Neil and Marguerite (Parker) Allspach.  On May 17, 1958 she married Donald Rump and he survives in Miller City.   Other survivors include six children: Chris (Connie) Rump, Lynn (Wayne) Pester both of Miller City, Dr. Anthony (Elaine) Rump of Ottawa, Sue (Randy)...