Obituaries

Oct 23, 2025

Phillip A. Cramer 86, of Ottawa, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 23, 2025. He was born on April 24, 1939, and raised in Delphos, Ohio to Harry and Marguerite (Ulm) Cramer. As a young man, Phil was an avid Boy Scout and delivered newspapers for the Delphos Herald, Lima News, and Toledo Blade....

Oct 22, 2025

DELPHOS – Virjean ‘Jeanne’ Looser, age 86, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 7, 1939, in Delphos to the late Steve and Helen (Pohlman) Dickman. On April 18, 1959, she married Kenneth Looser Sr., the love of her life, and together...

Oct 18, 2025

Wilma F. Humpert, 90, of Fort Wayne, Indiana (formerly of Delphos, Ohio) passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born December 6, 1934, at home, to Ferd and Martha (Ricker) Lucke, who preceded her in death. On August 20, 1960, she married Robert (“Bob”) Humpert, who also preceded her in death.

Wilma is survived by...

Oct 16, 2025

Thomas O. Schimmoeller, age 82, of Delphos, was called into the presence of the Lord Thursday, October 16, 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 14, 1943 in Delphos to Alphonse and Dorothy (Moenter) Schimmoeller, who both preceded him in death. On May 2, 1975 he married Ruth A. Schimmoeller who preceded him...

Oct 15, 2025

John R. Shafer, 82, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday October 15, 2025 at The Meadows of Kalida.

He was born November 22,1942 in Van Wert Ohio to, Chester E. Shafer and A. Katherine (Johnson) Shafer, both who preceded him in death. On April 23, 1966 he married Candace (Patton) Shafer who survives in Delphos.

John is survived by his son, Jeffrey R....

Oct 8, 2025

Judith A. Plumpe (Judy), age 79 of Ft. Jennings passed away Wednesday October 8, 2025 at Shawnee Manor, Lima. She was born September 12, 1946 in Lima to Gail Bowers and Delores (Hutchins) Bowers, who preceded her in death. On October 14, 1967 she married August H. Plumpe Jr. (Gus), and he survives in Ft. Jennings, Ohio.

Judy is survived by...

Oct 8, 2025

Duane C Place, 72 of Delphos passed away on October 8, 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital Hospice following a long and courageous battle of cancer. Born May 8, 1953 in Lima, OH to George & Helen (Marckel) Place, Duane was married to Pamela ( Schwieterman ) Place on September 5, 1975. They recently celebrated their 50 year anniversary. Together they...

Oct 7, 2025

Sister of Christian Charity Immacolata Scarogni passed away on the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary, October 7, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Convent in Landeck, Ohio. Immacolata was born in the Bronx, New York, on March 23, 1968. She was the second youngest of six children of Ercole and Assunta (Iodice) Scarogni, and the first of her siblings...

Oct 5, 2025

Rachel Ann Berelsman, 28, of Spencerville passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025.

She was born October 30, 1996 in Van Wert to Michael and Cynthia (Hoffman) Hiett who both survive in Venedocia. On August 5, 2023, she married Kyle Berelsman, who survives in Spencerville. They became parents on July 14 to their son, Lane. Kyle and Lane were the loves of...

Oct 4, 2025

William E. Teman age 95, of Delphos died Saturday, October 4, 2025 at his residence. He was born on April 15, 1930 in Delphos to Benjamin and Mary (Goings) Teman who preceded him in death. On June 14, 1951 he married A. Eileen (Fought) Teman and she passed away on June 24, 2019.

Bill is survived by his son, William E....

Oct 2, 2025

Chasity Ann Slechter, 51, of Delphos, passed away Thursday October 2, 2025 at her home.

She was born April 19, 1974 in Lima to Edward J. and Darla A. (Kilgore) Weber. Her mother, Darla survives.

Chasity is also survived by her daughter, Sarah Shaw; a brother, Mathew; and nieces, nephews, extended family and two dogs, Bubba and Bode.

Chasity was a loving mother.

It...

Sep 29, 2025

GREENVILLE, MI – Kenneth Renner, 82, of Greenville, MI, formerly of Delphos, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living, Lakeview, MI at 6:35 p.m. surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 15, 1943 in Delphos to Richard and Imelda (Ricker) Renner, who both preceded him in death. On June 11, 1988 at St. John’s in...

Sep 28, 2025

Alfred F. Pohlman, 83, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Vancrest of Delphos surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 27, 1941 in Allen County to Robert and Martha (Fischer) Pohlman who both preceded him in death. On August 24, 1963 he married Marlene (Recker) Pohlman who survives in Delphos.

Alfred is also survived by his sons,...

Sep 27, 2025

John D. Rist, age 59, of Middle Point passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

He was born September 14, 1996 in Oak Hill, Ohio to John M. and Evelyn (Walker) Rist who both preceded him in death. On August 19,1989 he married Kelly Dickman who survives in Middle Point.

John is survived by his children, Colt...

Sep 25, 2025

DELPHOS

James Hodgson, Jr. ‘Jim’ age 78 of Delphos passed September 25, 2025 at the James Cancer Center, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Lima on January 20, 1947 to James Hodgson, Sr. and Alice (Stuttler) and they preceded him in death. On February 6, 1970 he married Patty S. (Binnion)...

Sep 25, 2025

Marlene A. Brand, 66 of Delphos, passed away Thursday, Sept 25, 2025 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus.  She was born January 10, 1959 in Lima to Thomas and Joan (Westrick) Suever and they preceded her in death.  She was married to Harry “Sonny” Brand on October 12, 1984, Sonny passed away December 13, 2005.

Marlene...

Sep 23, 2025

Thomas Edward McKee, age 78, of Delphos, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 — no longer homesick for heaven, but rejoicing to finally see his Savior face to face. His life was marked by a deep and committed desire to meet Jesus, and his family takes comfort in knowing he would want everyone to be ready...

Sep 18, 2025

Helen K. Sadler, 81, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Kindred Hospital, Lima, Ohio surrounded by her loving family.  Helen was born on September 12, 1944 in  Delphos to Aloysius “Ollie” and Frances “Dottie” (Clement) Grothaus and they preceded her in death,

On October 14, 1967, she married James R. “Jim” Sadler and he...

Sep 15, 2025

Tim Riley Short Sr., aka (Thor) passed away on September 15, 2025 at his residence in Delphos, Ohio.

He was born December 30, 1964 in Lima Ohio to parents, John T. and Susan K. (Riley) Short. On March 16, 1999 he married his beautiful wife, Carol M. (Fisher) Short and they had one son together John T. Short.

He is survived by...

Sep 15, 2025

DELPHOS

Carol Short, 68, of Delphos passed away Monday, September 15 at her residence. She was born in Lima to George & Margie (Dickman) Fisher, who preceded her in death.

She was married to Tim Short, who also passed away on Monday, September 15.

Carol is survived by her sons, Shane Neuman of...