Howard L. McGue
Jun 1, 2026
Howard L. McGue, 89, of Delphos, passed away Monday morning, June 1, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
He was born September 27, 1936, in Delphos to the late Ebbie and Nellie I. (Boerger) McGue. On October 26, 1957, he married Sue A. (Wells) McGue who survives in Delphos.
Howard is also survived by his sons, Kevin L. (Susan) McGue of Delphos,...
Roger W. Mell
May 24, 2026
Roger W. Mell, 54, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his home in Delphos.
He was born June 2, 1971 in Lima to Ralph D. Mell Sr. and Patricia Stant who both preceded him in death. On October 20, 1994 he married Heidi (Putt) Mell, they had been divorced.
Roger is survived by his sons, Justin (Whitney) Sully of...
Donald E. Kundert
May 19, 2026
DELPHOS – Donald E. Kundert, 87, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born June 22, 1938 in Delphos to Eugene J. and Edith (Ringwald) Kundert who both preceded him in death. On April 11, 1959 he married Judith (Truesdale) Kundert who survives in Delphos.
Don is survived by...
Barbara A. Burget
May 12, 2026
DELPHOS – Barbara A. Burget, 89, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026 at Vancrest of Delphos.
She was born July 29, 1936 in Lima to Thomas R. and Margaret J. (Hurlow) Jones Torcaso who both preceded her in death. On February 5, 1982 she married Gail L. Burget who preceded her in death November 6, 2019.
Barb is survived...
Fritz A. Obermeyer
May 6, 2026
DELPHOS
Fritz A. Obermeyer, age 66, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday evening, May 6, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Lima on March 11, 1960 to Robert Obermeyer and Margaret (Flanagan) Obermeyer. His father survives in Delphos and his mother preceded him in death. He married Sandy (Wiechart) Carder who survives in Delphos.
He is survived by his children, Megan...
William J. McDonough
Apr 27, 2026
DELPHOS – William J. McDonough, 89, of Delphos, passed away Monday evening, April 27, 2026, at Vancrest of Delphos.
He was born January 23, 1937, in St. Marys, Auglaize County to the late William J. and Olivia (Stelzer) McDonough Sr. On June 27, 1959, he married Sharon (Turner) McDonough, who preceded him in death on February 4, 2021.
Bill is survived by...
Zachary S. Piasecki
Apr 17, 2026
Zachary S. ‘Zach’ Piasecki, age 25, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at his residence
He was born February 2, 2001 in Lima to Kenny and Karen (Maag) Piasecki, who survive in Ft. Jennings. On June 13, 2026 he was to be married to his soulmate and the love of his life that God brought to him in...
James M. Fortener
Apr 8, 2026
DELPHOS-James Fortener, age 84, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday April 8, 2026 at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
He was born May 10, 1941 in Delphos to Melvin Fortener and Marcella (Grothouse) Fortener, who preceded him in death. On November 28, 1964 he married Sharon (Buettner) Fortener and they celebrated nearly 60 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on October...
Joseph C. Youngpeter
Mar 25, 2026
LANDECK – Joseph ‘Joe’ Youngpeter age 88, of Landeck, passed away March 25, 2026 at his residence.
Joe was born in Landeck on June 14, 1937, to Clarence ‘Booty’ and Alma (Shirack) Youngpeter, who both preceded him in death. On April 4, 1959, he married Carol Ann (Dienstberger) Youngpeter, who preceded him in death on February 16, 2018.
They were blessed with...
Roger "Butch" Wilson
Mar 23, 2026
Roger “Butch” Wilson, 75, of Delphos, passed away March 23, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
He was born November 3, 1950 in Elkins, West Virginia and was raised by his grandparents, Paul and Mary Mace of Norton, West Virginia. He graduated from Coalton High School in 1969.
Roger is survived by his brother, James (Angie) Wilson; daughter, Kimmi (George)...
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...
Dennis J. Ricker
Feb 26, 2026
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Dennis John Ricker, 93, of Westerville, was called home to God on February 26, 2026, at Danbury of Westerville Parkside Village, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 8, 1932, in Delphos, Ohio, to Bernard and Permilla (Wannemacher) Ricker, who preceded him in death.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 67 years, Therese M. (Humpert) Ricker,...
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;...
