Obituaries

Jul 23, 2024

Martha F. (Eickholt) Kaverman, 93, of Delphos, passed away surrounded by her loving family Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.

She was born February 9, 1931 in Ottoville to the late Leo and Mary (Smith) Eickholt. On August 17, 1955 she married Louis R. Kaverman who preceded her in death September...

Jul 16, 2024

Rick Joseph Burgei, 65, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born August 11, 1958 in Lima to Jerome and Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Burgei who preceded him in death. On September 10, 1983 he married Barbara (Merschman) Burgei who survives in Delphos.

Also surviving are his sons,...

Jun 20, 2024

Shawn Michael Kimmet, of Delphos put his kick stand down for the final time the evening Thursday June 20, 2024 after a year long journey with brain cancer.  He was surrounded in his home by his loving family and friends.

He was born with his twin sister Dawn Richelle on July 24, 1971 in Lima Ohio to...

Jun 19, 2024

DELPHOS – Donna Klinger, 63, of Delphos, went home, to her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2024.

She was born November 21, 1960 to Richard J. and Rita E. Klinger. Both preceded her in death. She has one brother, Michael (Pam) Klinger and a sister Sandra Schmersal; one heart sister, Cynthia Prye; best friends, Dave and...

Jun 2, 2024

Ralph J. Pohlman Jr., 86, of Delphos, passed away Sunday morning, June 2, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born April 22, 1938 in Delphos to Ralph and Helen (Martz) Pohlman Sr. who both preceded him in death. On November 18, 1961, he married Marjorie E. (Fischer) Pohlman who survives in Delphos. He was also...

May 11, 2024

DELPHOS – Jean Mary Clark Swick, age 94, of Delphos, passed away Saturday morning, May 11, 2024 at her residence.

She was born September 29, 1929, in Hull, Yorkshire England to Herbert Frederick and Agnes C. (Bateman) Clark , who both preceded her in death. On August 20, 1955, she married Herbert Swick who preceded her in...

May 10, 2024

LANDECK– Robert ‘Bob’ Joseph Martin, age 91, of Spencerville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Sarah Jane Memory Care.

He was born May 26, 1932 in Ottoville to Arnold and Ida (Wieging) Martin, who both preceded him in death. On August 2, 1958, he married Eileen ‘Dolly’ (Youngpeter) Martin who survives.

Bob is survived...

Apr 29, 2024

Carol Sue Graham, 81, of Delphos, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at her home.

She was born July 12, 1942 in Lima to the late William and Marie (Nartker) Brickner.

Surviving are her sons, Mark (Teresa) Graham of Columbus, Brad (Sherry) Graham and David (Cheryl) Graham both of Van Wert; a brother, David Brickner...

Apr 26, 2024

Adam Robert Clark, 37, of Delphos, passed away Friday evening, April 26, 2024.

He was born April 16, 1987, in Lima to David R. and Cheryl L. (McNamee) Clark who both survive in Delphos. On October 11, 2014 he married Cassondra D. (Davis) Clark who survives in Delphos.

Also surviving are his children, Cayson, Brodyn...

Apr 16, 2024

Ken graduated from St Johns High School in 1967 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.  He proudly served his country till an honorable discharge in 1968. Ken was businesslike, systematic and results orientated when he pursued a career in Data Processing and management positions, and received many certificates for leadership/management, software/hardware systems. Throughout his career he worked...

Apr 9, 2024

Diana L. Warnecke, 67, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

She was born November 20, 1956 in Lima to the late Bernard and Florence (Saam) Vogt. On August 6, 1977 she married Steven J. Warnecke who survives in Delphos.

Diana is also survived by a son, Nicholas (Diana)...

Mar 19, 2024

Carolyn L. Mueller, 86, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 19, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 13, 1937 in Delphos to Francis and Fern (Fosnaught) Weisgerber, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her twin sister Marilyn Downing and sister Ann Hetzel.

Mar 16, 2024

Lynnelle Maria Rose Hoover, 33, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at her home. She was born Thursday, April 12, 1990 in Allen County, OH, the daughter of Susan M. (Hilty) Hoover of Chambersburg and the late Jerry A. Hoover.

Lynnelle graduated from Elida Mennonite School in 2007. She was employed as a nanny...

Mar 13, 2024

Terry T. Martin, 69, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024 at Mercy Health St Rita’s.

He was born December 21, 1954, in Lima to Albert H. and Helen (Heising) Martin, who both preceded him in death. On February 28, 1981, he married Karen L. (Minnig) Martin, who survives in Delphos.

Terry is...

Mar 7, 2024

DELPHOS – SANDRA “SANDY” S. WIENKEN, 70, of Delphos, passed away Thursday morning, March 7, 2024 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio after an extended illness.

She was born December 11, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Jack and Evelyn Armstrong who preceded her in death.  She married Ted Wienken on October 13, 1973 who...

Feb 15, 2024

Joseph ‘Joe’ Loetz

Delphos – Joseph James Loetz, 59, passed away February 15, 2024 at his residence in Van Wert, OH.

He was born October 8,1964 in Lima to William R. and Vera C. (Strayer) Loetz.  Both preceded him in death.  He is survived by three sisters, Caroline Mason of Lexington, KY, Kathleen (David) Calvelage...

Feb 14, 2024

Elizabeth Anne Wiford, 86, of Elida, passed away February 14, 2024 at Indianapolis University Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born August 27, 1937 in Urbana to the late Ellsworth and Nancy (Stone) Wiford.

Elizabeth graduated in 1955 from Elida High School. She went on to graduate from Richard Weston School of Beauty Culture,...

Feb 10, 2024

Mary L. Nichols, 89, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at The Meadows of Delphos.

She was born May 21, 1934 in Delphos to the late Carl H. and Martha (Wiemeyer) Maas. In addition to her parents, Mary was the last survivor of ten sisters and brothers. She joins sisters, Margaret and Rita Hoffman, Anne...

Feb 10, 2024

Richard K. ‘Dick’ Stepleton, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. following a stroke.

He was born September 14, 1943, in Ottoville to Richard J. and Beatrice (Miller) Stepleton, who both preceded him in death. Richard married Sharon Nomina on August 5, 1967, she survives in Delphos.

Dick is also...

Feb 7, 2024

Robert Stanley ‘Nick’ Reynolds, 70, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, February 7, 2024 at his home.

He was born September 23, 1953 in Auglaize County to the late Orville J. and Mabel (Louth) Reynolds.

He is survived by his life partner, Carol Rode of Delphos; son, Nick (Gina) Reynolds of Delphos; daughter, Amie (Andy)...