William J. “Bill” Mack   KALIDA – William J. “Bill” Mack, 71, of Kalida, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 5, 1952, in Lima to the late Jim and Mary (Hoehn) Mack.   Survivors include two daughters: Elizabeth (David Gerdeman) Mack and Sara (Josh) Strick, both of Ottawa; five grandchildren: Ada, Wyatt, Isaac, Grayson and Emmett; a brother, Ron (Patricia) Mack of The Villages, FL; and two sisters: Karen (Rodney)...

Richard Haselman  LEIPSIC – Richard L. Haselman, 94, of Leipsic, passed away at 10:29 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born July 31, 1929, in Leipsic to the late Joseph and Rose (Schroeder) Haselman.  On November 5, 1952, he married Edna V. Sehlhorst, she preceded him in death on January 8, 2022.   Richard is survived by four children:  Barbara (Bruce) Stephens of Columbus Grove; Michael (Deb) Haselman of Ottawa, Keith...

Wayne W. Westrick   OTTAWA – Wayne W. Westrick, age 76, passed from this earthly life at 10:41 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his home in rural Ottawa. He was the son of the late Urban and Mary Jane (Burkhart) Westrick. Wayne shared 50 beautiful years of marriage with Kathy (Dickerson) Westrick.   He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his wife, Kathy and their three children: Matt (Nataley) Westrick of Ottawa, Adam (Katie) Westrick and Dawn (Doug) Siefer,...

Karl Joseph Inkrott   NEW CLEVELAND – Karl Joseph Inkrott, 90, of New Cleveland, died at 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 6, 1933, in Leipsic to the late John and Amelia (Bellman) Inkrott.  On September 1, 1954, he married Marilyn Ann Lammers, who preceded him in death on January 5, 2018.   Karl is survived by ten children: Dennis (Brenda) Inkrott of Monclova, Roger (Carol) Inkrott of Wooster,...

Judith M. Homier   CONTINENTAL – Judith M. Homier, 81, of Continental, died at 4:08 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate.  She was born November 15, 1942 in Lima to the late Cletus “Clete” and Florence (Nienberg) Homier.   Judith is survived by six siblings: Bill Homier, Ray (Sherry) Homier, Janet Sullivan, Joyce (Steve) Baldwin, all of Continental, Danny (Deb) Homier of Cloverdale and Susie Berger of Continental; and many nieces and...

Eugene H. Ellerbrock   GLANDORF – Eugene H. Ellerbrock, 89 of Glandorf, died 10:05 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born April 3, 1935 in Lima to the late Leo and Mary (Kahle) Ellerbrock.  On August 27, 1955 he married Edna M. Fenbert.  She died May 30, 2020.   Survivors include 7 children:  Sue (Linda Mackey) Ellerbrock of Ft Wayne, IN, Mark "Brooky" (Lisa) Ellerbrock of Ottawa, Pat Burkholder of Lima, Twig...

Anita Louise Kersh   OTTAWA – Anita Louise Kersh, 63 of Ottawa died 3:29 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024 at St. Rita’s Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.  She was born June 14, 1960 in Lima to the late Ralph L. and Evangeline (Kuhlman) Kersh.   Survivors include a brother, Dave (Cheryl) Kersh of Ottawa; and two nieces: Amy (Jared) Wehri and Kathryn (Andrew) Beaston.   Anita resided at the Rescare Women's Home and attended Brookhill Day Facility.  ...

Lloyd James Thomas   CONTINENTAL (formerly of LEIPSIC) – Lloyd James Thomas, 69, of Continental (formerly of Leipsic) died 11:38 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 at his residence.  He was born October 16, 1954 in Defiance to the late Lloyd and Ruby (Wireman) Thomas.   Survivors include 2 siblings: Polly Fackler of Cloverdale and Rick (Belinda) Thomas of McComb; brother-in-law, Jerry Just; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.   He was also preceded...

Elmer Alphonse Markward   OTTOVILLE – On April 4, 2024, the oldest man in Ottoville and last WWII veteran, Elmer Alphonse Markward, 98, passed away at 7:16 a.m. at his home with his loving wife of almost 71 years, Rosemary, and his children by his side. He was born July 11, 1925, in Delphos to the late Frederick and Christine (Wiechart) Markward. On July 11, 1953, he married Rosemary Koester, who survives in Ottoville   Elmer is also survived by six children: Margie (Terry)...

Mabel C. Berelsman   FORT JENNINGS – Mabel C. Berelsman, 91, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 10:38 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born May 8, 1932, in Fort Jennings to the late Jacob and Clara (Beckman) Calvelage.  On September 27, 1954, she married Albert Berelsman, he preceded her in death on December 28, 2009.   Mabel is survived by eight children:  Janet (Michael) Freisthler of Sidney, Jean (Dan) Heitzman of...