Patricia Ann Rayman
Aug 11, 2026
Patricia Ann (Grabowski) Rayman, 79, of Van Wert County, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026 at 5:13 a.m., after a courageous battle with Myasthenia Gravis at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima Inpatient Hospice. Blessed with a rare and gentle humility, her life was a beautiful tapestry of kindness, selfless giving, and sacred devotion. She poured her...
Ann T. Baldauf
Aug 8, 2026
Ann T. Baldauf, age 95, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Vancrest of Delphos.
She was born October 19, 1930 in Van Wert County to the late Joseph and Agnes (Wrasman) Hemker. On July 7, 1951 she married Daniel B. Baldauf, who preceded her in death on July 16, 2011.
She is survived by a son, Dan (Mary Lou)...
Michael Francis Jackson
Aug 5, 2026
VAN WERT – Michael Francis Jackson, 66, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
He was born June 20, 1960 in Lebanon to Walter Whitman and Sarah (Gillespie) Jackson who both preceded him in death. In 1987 he married Vicky (Jacomet) Kayser, they were divorced.
Michael is survived by his sons, Justin Jackson, Nathan (Nikki)...
Leona Bellmann
Jul 30, 2026
DELPHOS – Leona Mary Bellmann, age 93 of Delphos, passed away Thursday July 30, 2026 at The Meadows of Delphos.
She was born March 22, 1933 in Kalida to Leo and Alice (Hare) Ricker who both preceded her in death. On October 13, 1951 she married Bernard Bellmann who preceded her in death on May 2, 2019.
Leona is survived by two...
Gary Smith
Jul 28, 2026
Gary Smith, 74 passed away on July 28, 2026 due to injuries sustained in a car/pedestrian accident on December 16, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1952 to the late Leonard and Angelene (Freund) Smith. On July 27, 1974 he married Joanne (Hesseling) Smith who survives in Delphos.
He is also survived by his son, Daniel Smith of Findlay and...
Maurice E. Schwartz
Jul 24, 2026
Kossuth
Maurice Edwin Schwartz, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on December 26, 1940, in Spencerville, Ohio, Maurice was the son of the late Virgil Robert Schwartz and Martha Helen Cole. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Stanley and Jim Schwartz,...
William 'Bill' F. Schlagbaum
Jul 22, 2026
DELPHOS - William (Bill) F. Schlagbaum, 89, of Delphos passed away peacefully in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Vancrest of Delphos.
He was born on October 5, 1936 in Ottoville to Walter and Genevieve (Hempfling) Schlagbaum, who both preceded him in death. He is the 2nd of 6 children. On July 4, 1957, he married the love of...
Michael T. Hiett
Jul 18, 2026
After a very courageous fight for almost a year, sadly Mike Hiett lost his battle with cancer Saturday, evening, July 18, 2026. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and support staff at the James Cancer Hospital for their unwavering support and compassion for “farmer Mikey”.
Mike, a devoted farmer whose life was defined by hard work, quiet strength,...
Vivian L. Adams
Jul 16, 2026
DELPHOS - Vivian L. Adams, age 85, of Delphos, passed away Thursday July 16, 2026 at the Meadows of Delphos.
She was born February 10, 1941 in Delphos to Arthur J. and Mary B. (Ricker) Bonifas, who both preceded her in death. On November 28, 1963 she married Rex E. ‘Tiny” Adams who preceded her in death on February 25, 2006.
She...
Denise Elizabeth Baker
Jul 16, 2026
Denise E. Baker, age 49 of Landeck-Delphos, passed away Thursday July 16, 2026 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born February 26, 1977 in Norfolk, New York to Rick and Wendy (Hayle) Binkley. Rick survives in Middlepoint as well as her partner Greg Gossman of Landeck-Delphos, her mother Wendy is deceased.
Denise is survived by her daughter, Libby Baker...
Alberta Ann Fiedler
Jul 9, 2026
Alberta (Bert) Ann Fiedler, age 83, of Van Wert passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.
She was born February 18, 1943 in Middle Point to Roy Hittle and Cleo (Evans) Hittle who both preceded her in death. On August 21, 1972 she married Bernard E. Fiedler, he survives in Van Wert.
Alberta is survived by...
Janice Marie Sisinger
Jul 4, 2026
Janice Marie (Schwab) Sisinger, 86, of Delphos, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Janice was born December 12, 1939 to William and Geraldine Schwab, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Leonard Schwab and Richard Schwab.
On June 25, 1960, she married the love of her life, Floyd “Skip” Eugene Sisinger,...
Jack E. Adams
Jul 4, 2026
DELPHOS – Jack E. Adams, age 75, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at VanCrest of Delphos. He was born July 7, 1950 in Lima to Jack and Margaret (Baker) Adams, who both preceded him in death. He married Peggy (Bockey) Adams on June 5, 2005 and she preceded him in death on September 11, 2017.
He is survived...
Donald Joseph Heitz
Jun 30, 2026
DELPHOS – Donald Joseph Heitz, 91, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Westlake, Ohio.
He was born June 14, 1935 in Landeck, Ohio to Albert C. and Agnes (Youngpeter) Heitz. On July 24, 1965 he married Barbara (Droesch/DeBrosse) Heitz who survives in Westlake, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother: Melvin...
James R. Benfield
Jun 27, 2026
James R. Benfield, Mr. “B” to his students, age 87, of Delphos, passed away Saturday June 27, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 17, 1938, in Van Wert to Julius M. and Sarah (Bell) Benfield who both proceeded him in death. On April 24, 1999, he married Ann L. (German) Benfield who...
Darlene K. Schulte
Jun 22, 2026
Darlene Schulte, 87, of Delphos, passed away Monday morning, June 22, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
She was born October 29, 1938 in Landeck to Nelson and Celeste ‘Toots’ (Kill) Grothaus who both preceded her in death. On June 23, 1962 she married James Schulte who survives in Delphos.
Darlene is also survived by a son, Duane (Linda) Schulte of Landeck;...
Nathan L. Brotherwood
Jun 22, 2026
Nathan Brotherwood, age 45, of Delphos, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on December 30, 1980. Nathan was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose life touched countless hearts. He was a part of Marimor for over 43 years. Though Nathan faced challenges throughout his life due to his disability,...
Marianne M. Schimmoeller
Jun 22, 2026
Marianne M. Schimmoeller, 90, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Sunday morning, June 21, 2026 at The Meadows of Kalida surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 7, 1936 in Ottoville to Leo C. and Louella (Martin) Kortokrax. On June 8, 1957 she married Jacob Schimmoeller who survives in Ft. Jennings.
Marianne is also survived by sons, Ed (Deb) Schimmoeller, and...
Betty Fogt
Jun 17, 2026
Betty L. Fogt, 86, of Gomer, Ohio walked alongside Jesus to her heavenly home as she left her earthly body behind on 17 June 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Born on 15 April 1940 in Van Wert, Ohio, she was the daughter of Walter David Baker and Marie Lucile Wells Baker.
She graduated from Spencerville High School in 1958 and went on...
Diane L. Mueller
Jun 15, 2026
Diane L. Mueller, 86, of Delphos, passed away Monday evening, June 15, 2026, at The Meadows of Delphos with her children at her side.
She was born November 17, 1939 in Lima to James and Constance (Burghard) Odenweller who both preceded her in death. On August 19, 1961 she married Joseph A. Mueller who preceded her in death on January 21,...
