David L Fought
Mar 4, 2026
Cridersville – David “Dave” Fought, 72, of Cridersville, passed away March 04, 2026, at St Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
He was born May 5, 1953 in Lima to Doyle and Marceil(Wannemacher) Fought who preceded him in death. On Sep 22, 1995 he married Elaine (Sandkuhl) Fought who survives in Cridersville.
He is survived by two sisters Dianne Heitmeyer of Fort Jennings...
Rosemary M. Fortener
Mar 3, 2026
DELPHOS – Rosemary Fortener, age 91, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026 at the Van Wert Manor.
She was born September 7, 1934 in Lima to John Hesseling and Hilda (Schwinnen) Hesseling. On June 27, 1953 she married Elmer Fortener and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2024.
She is survived by her children, Rick (Marla) Fortener of...
Stephen M. Gordon
Feb 28, 2026
Stephen M. Gordon, age 63, of Convoy, passed away Saturday February 28, 2026 at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 27, 1962 to Thomas and Leann (Weger) Gordon in Lima Ohio, both have preceded him in death.
It is with deep sorrow that we are announcing the sudden passing of our beloved father, brother, cousin and friend, Steve. He was taken...
Rita L. Nesbitt
Feb 27, 2026
Rita L. Nesbitt, 100, of Delphos, passed away peacefully Friday, February 27, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
She was born June 22, 1925 in Delphos to the late Edward M. and Martha (Carder) Wurst. Rita dedicated her life to her home and family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker whose kindness and steady presence touched generations.
She married Herschel...
Thomas L. Honigford
Feb 26, 2026
Thomas Lewis Honigford, 61, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s.
He was born July 5, 1964 to Urban “Bud” and Dorothy (Koch) Honigford, who preceded him in death. On May 22, 1993, he was married to Kim Smith, who survives him in Delphos.
Tom is also survived by his children, Katherine, of Lima, and...
Richard U. Hedrick
Feb 26, 2026
DELPHOS – Richard Urban Hedrick, age 97, of Delphos, passed away Thursday February 26, 2026 at Vancrest Nursing Home, Delphos.
He was born August 1, 1928 to Urban and Regina (Haunhorst) Hedrick who both preceded him in death. On September 15, 1951 he married Mary Louise Young who preceded him in death January 2, 1996. On September 18, 1998 he married...
Roger W. Broecker
Feb 21, 2026
Roger W. Broecker, age 90, of Ft. Jennings passed away Saturday morning at Vancrest of Delphos with his loving family at his side.
He was born September 12, 1935 in Ft. Jennings to Henry and Lauretta (Ellerbrock) Broecker who preceded him in death. He married Alice (Fisher) Broecker on July 25, 1959 in Ottoville, she survives in Ft. Jennings.
Roger is also...
Carl M. Claybaugh
Feb 17, 2026
DELPHOS – Carl M. Claybaugh, age 83 of Delphos, passed away Tuesday February 17, 2026 at Vancrest Nursing Home, Van Wert.
He was born in Lima on February 18, 1942 to Thurman Claybaugh and Anne (Umble) Claybaugh, and they preceded him in death. On August 8, 1975 he married Patricia (Sutton) Claybaugh and she survives in Delphos, Oh.
He is survived by...
Alvera B. Miller
Feb 16, 2026
Alvera B. Miller, 68, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Monday evening, February 16 at her home.
She was born December 14, 1957 in Lima to the late Richard and Irma (Hotz) Warnecke. On November 23, 1996 she married Tony Miller who survives in Ft. Jennings.
Alvera is survived by brothers, Phil (Karen) Warnecke of Texas and Bob (Gaya) Warnecke of Ft. Jennings;...
Debra Ann Looser
Feb 1, 2026
Debra Ann Looser, 63, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at her home.
She was born April 28, 1962 in Lima to Bernard and Irma (Dickrede) Schwinnen. Her father preceded her in death on March 21, 1986; her mother survives in Delphos. On October 27, 1984 she married K.C. Looser who survives in Delphos.
She is also survived by her...
Carolyn S. (Loudin) Brickner
Jan 27, 2026
Carolyn S. (Loudin) Brickner, age 81, of Delphos, Ohio, passed away on January 22, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 26, 1944, in Huntington Park, California, to Robert and Marion (Newman) Loudin, who preceded her in death.
Carolyn was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Brickner on June 23, 1973. Jerry preceded...
Michael J. Grubenhoff
Jan 24, 2026
DELPHOS – Michael J. Grubenhoff, age 69, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 27, 1956, in Lima to Othmer (Bob) and Rita (Mueller) Grubenhoff, who both preceded him in death. On June 1, 1985, he married Terri (Kleman) Grubenhoff, who preceded him in death on March 29,...
Eugene A Fischer
Jan 23, 2026
DELPHOS – Eugene A. Fischer, 89, of Delphos, passed away January 23, 2026 at The Meadows of Delphos.
He was born August 10, 1936 in Delphos to Arthur and Edna (Ellerbrock) Fischer who both preceded him in death. On August 10, 1957 he married Carolyn L. (Eggeman) Fischer who preceded him in death December 15, 2017.
Gene is survived by a son,...
Steven M. Jack
Jan 18, 2026
Steven M. Jack, 69, of Gomer, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2026.
He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on December 11, 1956 to the late Robert and Loretta (Derringer) Jack. He married Claudia (Straube) Jack on September 26, 2018, who survives in Gomer.
Steve lived a life marked by hard work, devotion, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He retired...
Mary E Hasselschwert
Jan 16, 2026
Mary E. Hasselschwert, age 73, of Delphos, passed away on Friday afternoon January 16, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s after a sudden illness.
She was born on June 2, 1952 in Defiance to James and Annabelle (Fritz) Hasselschwert who preceded her in death.
Mary graduated from Defiance High School in 1970, and then graduated from St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne....
Karen L Bockey
Jan 16, 2026
DELPHOS – Karen Louise Bockey, age 72, of Delphos, passed away January 16, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 23, 1953 in Lima to Joseph and Helen (Wischmeyer) Siebeneck. On April 1, 1978 she married George Bockey, who proceeded her in death on February 17, 2018.
She is survived by two daughters,...
Ralph A. Collins
Jan 16, 2026
MIDDLE POINT
Ralph A. Collins, age, 93, of Middle Point, lovingly known as “Moose,” passed peacefully at his home on Friday, January 16, just two days before his 94th birthday. Ralph was born on January 18, 1932, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, to the late Edwin and Florence (Snyder) Collins.
He was a 1950 graduate of Hoaglin-Jackson High School. A hardworking...
Kenneth Charles Looser Sr.
Jan 13, 2026
DELPHOS – Kenneth Looser Sr., age 87, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 13, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born June 5, 1938 in Delphos to the late Elmer and Jesslyn (Hummer) Looser. On April 18, 1959, he married Virjean ‘Jeanne’ (Dickman) Looser, with whom he shared 66 years of love and built many cherished...
Charles R. 'Charlie’ Lozano
Jan 3, 2026
DELPHOS
Charles R. ‘Charlie’ Lozano, age 70, of Delphos passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on August 24, 1955 in Lima to Ramiro and Louise (Leis) Lozano who both preceded him in death.
Charlie is survived by his brothers, Tony (Pam) Lozano of Delphos, and Daniel (Diane) Lozano of Leipsic; and his sister, Barb (Denny) Hesseling of...
Betty Gressel
Dec 31, 2025
Former Delphos resident of 50 years, Betty Gressel, passed away on the morning of December 31, 2025 in Austin, Texas where she lived since 2013 near her loving family.
Betty and her identical twin, Dorothy, were born on February 12, 1927 to Harry and Rose Malik in Cleveland, Ohio. She was one of eleven siblings, including two sets of twins. Like...
