Obituaries

Sep 28, 2023

Mr. Gary Arthur Kroeger, age 84, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was born on May 16, 1939, in Lima, Ohio, to his loving parents, Dorothy and Arthur Kroeger, who have preceded him in death.

Gary, or "Doggie Fish" as his children (“yard birds”) affectionately knew him, was a remarkable man...

Sep 22, 2023

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...

Sep 11, 2023

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...

Sep 5, 2023

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...

Sep 4, 2023

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...

Aug 29, 2023

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....

Aug 22, 2023

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,...

Aug 5, 2023

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...

Aug 4, 2023

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,...

Aug 3, 2023

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.

Jul 18, 2023

Mary Ann ‘Sam’ Suever passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her residence with her sister, Lori, at her side.

She was born November 25, 1954 in Lima to Arthur and Eileen (Hesseling) Suever who both preceded her in death.

Mary Ann is survived by a brother, Ronnie (Pam) Suever; sister, Lori Suever; and a...

Jul 18, 2023

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...

Jul 13, 2023

DELPHOS

Charles N.”Chuck” Ardner, 93, of Delphos passed away Thursday morning, July 13, 2023 at Vancrest of Delphos surrounded by his children.

He was born in Delphos on December 6, 1929 to Henry and Edna(Knittle) Ardner and they preceded him in death.

On September 2, 1950 he married Helen M.(Kindley) who passed on...

Jun 14, 2023

Robert Emmet Bockey, 94, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023 at The Meadows of Delphos.

He was born in Delphos on August 20, 1928, to John and Germaine (Reddington) Bockey, who both preceded him in death.

Bob graduated in 1946 and joined the Navy for two years on the carrier USS Midway....

Jun 5, 2023

Helen I. Kimmett, 91, of Delphos, passed away Monday evening, June 5, 2023 at her son’s home with her family at her side.

She was born February 4, 1932, in Ft. Jennings, to Sylvester and Rose (Johnson) Geise, who both preceded her in death. On June 14, 1952, she married James P. Kimmett, who preceded her in...

Jun 4, 2023

Helen M. Ardner, 93, of Delphos, passed away Sunday evening, June 4, 2023 at Vancrest of Delphos surrounded by her children.

She was born in Delphos on June 21, 1929 to Arthur and Cecelia (Kaskel) Kindley who both preceded her in death.

On September 2, 1950 she married Charles N. Ardner who survives in Delphos....

Jun 1, 2023

Steve Cross, age 69, of Delphos passed away Thursday June 1, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born October 30, 1953 in Lima to William Cross and Phyllis(Baird) Cross who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his children; William(Tasha) Cross and Bryan Cross both of Delphos, Stephanie(Matthew) Stemen and Nicole Cross...

Jun 1, 2023

Doris J. (Robinson) Buettner, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023. She was born in Gomer, OH on September 29, 1939 to David and Ada (Sherrick) Robinson. On September 12, 1959 she married Charlie Buettner who she was married to for 60 years. He preceded her in death in 2019.

Doris was a 1957 graduate...

May 24, 2023

Roger Pothast, 78, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 24, 2023, at The Meadows of Delphos with his family at his side.

He was born April 23, 1945 in Lima to Walter C. Pothast and Henrietta (Pohlman) Pothast. On October 17, 1964 he married Diane (Voigt)Pothast who survives in Delphos.

Roger is survived by...

May 9, 2023

Cody D. Nichols, Sr. (92) of Delphos, Ohio passed away May 9, 2023.

Cody married his loving wife Mary (Maas) Nichols and would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on September 26, 2023.

Cody was a proud navy veteran (1947-52) and General Foreman at the Lima Engine Plant. Following his retirement, Cody was able to...