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...
Ronald J. 'Ron' Schimmoeller
Dec 27, 2025
DELPHOS
Ronald J. ‘Ron’ Schimmoeller, age 79, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 22, 1946, to Kenneth and Mary Ann (Sanders) Schimmoeller and they preceded him in death.
Ron married Bertha (Kill) Schimmoeller on July 12, 1969, and she survives in Delphos.
He is also survived by two sons, Scott...
Ernest Dean Nuce
Dec 26, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Dean Nuce, age 80, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Lima, Ohio after a brief illness.
He was born on August 19th, 1945 in Brandon, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Agnes Genevieve Nuce.
Ernest proudly served in the United States Air Force in the 60’s. He trained as a commercial driver and worked for many years as an...
James Q. 'Jim' McKowen
Dec 20, 2025
James Quin ‘Jim’ McKowen age 94, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at The Springs of Lima.
He was born August 2, 1931 in Lima to Raymond McKowen and Olivia (Jettinghoff) McKowen, who both preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by Marjorie (Kennedy) McKowen, his mother who raised him since he was 4 years...
David M. 'Bubba' Hoersten
Dec 19, 2025
DELPHOS
David M. ‘Bubba’ Hoersten, age 64, of Delphos passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at VanCrest of Delphos.
He was born September 24, 1961 in Lima to Harry and Velma(Kill) Hoersten who preceded him in death.
Bubba is survived by two sisters, Margie(Douglas) McNeal of Delphos and Janet Swift of Spencerville, a brother Larry(Patricia) Hoersten of Delphos. He is also survived by...
John 'Jack' Scherger
Dec 14, 2025
John 'Jack' Scherger, age 78, passed away peacefully December 14, 2025 at the Willows at Hamburg in Lexington, KY.
Jack was born on May 15, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the late Louis C. and Rosemary(Metzner) Scherger. He was a proud graduate of Xavier University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 1969 and later a Master's degree in Hospital Administration...
Mary Lou Gerdeman
Dec 10, 2025
Mary Lou Gerdeman, 93, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday December 10, 2025, at the Meadows of Delphos., surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 31, 1932 in Ottoville to the late Frank and Catherine (Bensman) Hohlbein. On May 15, 1954 she was united in marriage to her best friend Richard (Rich) Gerdeman. He preceded her in death on...
Brenda Mericle
Dec 4, 2025
Delphos
Brenda Mericle, age 87, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Brenda was born July 29, 1938 to the late George W. and Alma Rebecca(Kovacs) Stephey. On November 11, 1958 she married William R. ‘Bill’ Mericle and he preceded her in death on September 15, 1996.
She is survived by her daughters, Kelly...
Teresa Ann Burnett
Dec 4, 2025
DELPHOS – Teresa Ann Burnett, age 84, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Springs of Lima.
She was born September 1, 1941 in Lima to Robert and Marcella ‘Sally’ (Ebbeskotte) Kaverman who both preceded her in death. On February 4, 1961 she married John A. Burnett who survives.
Teresa is also survived by sons; Dave and Ruth (Stose)...
Linda L. Meyer
Dec 2, 2025
Fort Jennings, OH
Linda L. Meyer, age 77, of Fort Jennings, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at The Meadows of Kalida.
Linda was born December 8, 1947 in Lima to Herman and Marie (Wieging) Meyer and they preceded her in death.
Linda is survived by her brother, Kenneth Meyer of Leesburg, Indiana, and a sister-in-law, Kay Meyer of Fort Jennings. Miss Meyer...
Elizabeth L. Calvelage
Nov 30, 2025
Elizabeth L. ‘Betty’ Calvelage, 83, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 30, 2025 at her home. She was born October 2, 1942 in Ft. Jennings to the late Lawrence and Verena (Suever) Warnecke. On October 6, 1962 she married Robert ‘Bobby’ Calvelage who preceded her in death November 28, 2017.
Betty is survived by a daughter, Nancy Haunhorst of...
Nancy J. Schimmoller
Nov 21, 2025
DELPHOS – Nancy Schimmoller, 89 of Delphos, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at St. Rita’s. She had been a resident at Springview Legacy in Lima for the past year.
She was born October 24, 1936 in. Auglaize County to Delmar and Lucille (Dickson) Bowersock who both preceded her in death. On February 19, 1955, she married Donald J. Schimmoller who...
Michael G. Wrasman
Nov 20, 2025
DELPHOS – Michael Wrasman, age 65, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at VanCrest of Delphos.
He was born November 2, 1960, in Lima, to the late Melvin and Ruth (Wieging) Wrasman.
Mike is survived by a brother, Dan (Margaret) Wrasman of Crown Point, IN; two sisters, Barb (Jeff) Stant of Van Wert, and Elaine Wrasman of Pandora; and nieces...
Father Robert Joseph Kill
Nov 16, 2025
Father Robert Joseph Kill, 81, of Landeck, passed away at 3:23 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos.
He was born June 12, 1944 at home in Landeck to Eugene F. and Rosalia B. (Gengler) Kill who both preceded him in death.
Father Kill was a graduate from Pontifical College, Josephinum, Worthington. He was ordained April 3, 1971 in...
August H. Plumpe Jr.
Nov 9, 2025
August H. ‘Gus’ Plumpe Jr., age 82 of Ft. Jennings passed away Sunday evening, November 9, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
He was born April 2, 1943 in Cloverdale to August H. Plumpe Sr. and Rosemary (Wannemacher) Plumpe, who both preceded him in death. On October 14, 1967 he married Judith A. (Bowers) Plumpe who passed away October 8, 2025.
Gus...
David Nicholas Eickholt
Nov 2, 2025
David Nicholas Eickholt—beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend—passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025.
Dave was born in Delphos, Ohio on January 7th, 1949. He was a graduate of Delphos St. John High School, THE Ohio State University, and The University of Dayton earning a Master’s degree. Dave taught high school English for 30 years at Van Wert High School. His...
Janet M. Burklo
Oct 30, 2025
Janet M. Burklo, 76, of Delphos, Ohio, passed away on October 30, 2025, at Vancrest of Delphos.
She was born August 5, 1949, to the late Jeanne and Paul Schaffner. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Mick Schaffner; daughter, Tracy Rigdon; and son, Chad Burklo.
Janet is survived by her siblings, James (Ann) Schaffner, Marilyn (James) Robinson, and Sue...
Theodore 'Ted' Sodders
Oct 25, 2025
Theodore ‘Ted’ Sodders, 96, of Elida, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 31, 1929, in Elida to James and Odessa (Culp) Sodders, who both preceded him in death. He had a twin brother, Edward who died shortly after birth.
On June 26, 1949, in Lima, he married Janice (Helser) Sodders,...
Leo John Wrasman
Oct 24, 2025
DELPHOS – Leo John Wrasman, 86, of Delphos, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by his loving family.
Leo was born in Delphos, on December 5, 1938 to the late Carl and Clara (Fischer) Wrasman. On August 18, 1962 he married Gloria A. Wieging and she passed away January 12, 2021.
Leo is survived by his...
