All Obituaries

Gerald R. Ladd, 89, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. He was born September 10, 1934 in Delphos to Melvin and Loa (Matson) Ladd. On October 19, 1957 he  married Shirley Klaus Ladd and she survives in Delphos. They shared 66 wonderful years together. Gerald is survived by six children, Lisa (Jeff) Cotrell of Van Wert, Barry Ladd of Delphos, Mark (Laura Warnecke) Ladd of Ft. Jennings, Gina (Kevin) Meyer of Ft. Jennings, Ross Ladd of...

Janelle A. Friedrich, 84, of Delphos, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, September 11, 2023 at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born January 28, 1939, in Delphos to the late Edwin and Lauretta (Beckman) Kroeger. On May 9, 1959 she married John Friedrich who passed away September 23, 2009. They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. On October 29, 2011 she married Edward Friedrich who survives in Delphos. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Aaron) Shouey of Saginaw, MI;...

Deborah K. ‘Debbie’ Dukes, 68, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at The Meadows of Delphos. She was born October 30, 1954 in Lima to the late Arnold W. and Dolores M. (Suever) Gasser. On June 29, 1973 she married Keith Dukes who survives in Delphos. They just celebrated their 50th anniversary. Debbie is also survived by a brother, Don Gasser of Ft. Jennings; a sister, Kathy (Charlie) McDonald of Florida; in-laws, Jan Bonifas of St. Marys, Renee Dukes of Texas,...

Joann M. Klausing, 89, of Delphos, passed away very peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 4th, which would have been her 69th wedding anniversary, at the Meadows of Delphos. She was born July 22, 1934 in Delphos to the late Joseph and Lenore (Rellinger) Brinkman. On September 4, 1954, she married the love of her life, Donald Klausing, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1997. Joann is survived by her two daughters, Karen (Mike) Edelbrock and Susan (Kerry) Neumeier both...

Stacey L. Hermiller, 60, of Delphos, passed away peacefully at 3:31 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 after courageously battling cancer for the past six years. She was born July 1, 1963 in Lima to Delbert and Marna (Renner) Blackburn who both preceded her in death. On September 21, 1985 she married Greg Hermiller who survives in Delphos. Stacey is also survived by her sons, Aaron (Melody) Hermiller of Rifle, CO and Andrew Hermiller of Ottoville; four brothers, Steve (Laura) Blackburn of...

Russell D. Kimmett, 67, of Miami, FL passed away on Tuesday August 22, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1956 in Lima, OH to his parents James and Helen (Geise) Kimmett who preceded him in death. Russ is survived by 2 children Scarlet and Clark, 3 grandchildren, 8 siblings Tess (Bob) Miley, Mark (Carol) Kimmett, Diane (Tim) Rostorfer, Beth (David) Seech, James “Gig” (Kathy) Kimmett, Jr., Matt (Brenda) Kimmett, Drew (Cindy) Kimmett and Toby Kimmett as well as many nieces...

Alfred M. ‘Al’ Schmit age 104, passed away early Saturday morning in the same home he was born in, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 26, 1918 in Delphos to Nicholas J. Schmit and Matilda (Youngpeter) Schmit. Alfred is survived by his nieces and nephews; Karen (Jerry) Meier of Waverly, Ohio, Dr. James Schmit (Susan-deceased) of Celina, Elaine (Larry) Webb of Findlay, Dr. Arthur (MaryAnn) Schmit of Grove City, Jane (John) Wiehe of Fairfield, Dr. Nicholas...

DELPHOS – Malia June Rode, age 65, of Delphos, fell asleep on Friday, August 4, 2023 and woke up in the arms of her savior, pain and cancer free.   She was born November 29, 1957, in Van Wert to Richard W. Stose and Mary Jane (Welker) Watkins who both preceded her in death. On October 8, 1977, she married the love of her life, Joseph ‘Joe’ Rode who survives, and they were married over 45 ‘wonderful’ years. June is survived by her daughters, Jenna...

OTTOVILLE - Joseph W. Horstman, 88, of Ottoville, passed away 11:41 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Putnam County Ambulatory Care.   He was born February 6, 1935, in Allen County to Cyril “Shrimp” and Evelyn (Seymour) Horstman. On June 24, 1961, he married the love of his life Sharon Shaw and she survives in Ottoville. Joe is also survived by four children, Steven (Dan Fischer) Horstman of Delphos, Rick (Carol) Horstman of Kalida, Christy (Dean) Schwinnen of Delphos...

Lana Sue Miller, 74, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at The Meadows of Delphos surrounded by her family. She was born November 17, 1948, in Garrett, Indiana to Varold and Mary (Heffley) Morgan who both preceded her in death. She was married to Terry G. Miller who survives in Delphos. Lana is survived by three sons, Mike Hoffelder of Chicago, Illinois, Brad (Amy) Miller of Delphos and Travis (Pam) Miller of Delphos; a sister, Judy (Don) Schiffli of Cape Coral, Florida; and...