Obituaries

Feb 12, 2022

Jim Schimmoeller, 72, of Delphos passed away Saturday evening February 12, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 6, 1949, in Lima to Alphonse and Dorothy (Moenter) Schimmoeller who preceded him in death. On April 25, 1970, he married Pamela Butler who survives in Delphos.

Jim is also survived by...

Feb 12, 2022

Elizabeth J. ‘Betty’ (Wurst) Ricker, 89, of Delphos, passed away early Saturday morning, February 12, 2022 at her home with her loving family at her side.

Betty was born October 25, 1932 in Ft. Jennings to Ferd and Martha (Ricker) Lucke, who both preceded her in death. She was married to Rudy Wurst, who passed away October...

Feb 11, 2022

Carol Bruskotter, 81, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Friday morning, February 11, 2022, at The Meadows of Delphos.

She was born October 15, 1940 to the late Richard and Edna (Reindel) Baldauf. On September 5, 1964, she married Donald ‘Jiggs’ Bruskotter, who preceded her in death on July 8, 2018.

She is survived by a...

Feb 9, 2022

DELPHOS – Mary A. Mesker  age 83 of Delphos died on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Van Crest of Delphos.  She was born on September 10, 1938 in Lima to John and Margaret (O’Brien) Norton who both preceded her in death.  On August 16, 1958 she married James Mesker and he survives in Delphos.

Mary is also...

Jan 29, 2022

John T. Jettinghoff, 60, of Delphos, passed away Saturday evening January 29, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born October 25, 1961, in Lima to Neil and Beatrice (Brubaker) Jettinghoff who both survive in Delphos. On April 28, 1984, he married Tammy (Pappas) Jettinghoff who survives in Delphos.

John is also survived by...

Jan 28, 2022

Gerald L. “Jerry” Fisher, 66, of Delphos, passed away 9: 59 a.m. Friday morning, January 28, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 2, 1955, in Lima, to the late George and Margie (Dickman) Fisher.  On June 29, 1979, he married Deborah Grothouse and she passed away on September 11, 2013.

Jerry is survived by a...

Jan 26, 2022

DELPHOS – Charlie S. Pugh, age 67, of Delphos died at Van Crest of Delphos on Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022.

He was born April 2, 1954, to the late Charley and Carolyn (Searfoss) Pugh.  On July 23, 1994 he married Kathy Weber who survives in Delphos.

Charlie is survived by two sons, Matthew (Lisa)...

Jan 18, 2022

DELPHOS – Diane Kay (Stemen) Quinn, age 65, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her residence.  She was born October 21, 1956 in Lima, OH to Edward and Janet (McAlpine) Stemen who both preceded her in death.

Diane is survived by two daughters, Ashley Quinn of Spencerville and Tiffany Quinn (Aaric Ladd) of Middle Point; two...

Jan 18, 2022

James A. Wellmann, 67, of Delphos, passed away January 18, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born January 16, 1955, to the late Elmer John and Phyllis (Davis) Wellman. On November 18, 1989, he married the love of his life, Jean Ditto, who survives in Delphos.

James is also survived by a son,...

Jan 15, 2022

Thomas E. “Tom” Rayman, age 78, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his home in Delphos. He was born April 8, 1943, in Lima, to Edward Rayman and Hazel (Fogt) Rayman who both preceded him in death. On June 18, 1966, he married Sara A. (Morgret) Rayman and she preceded him in death on November 28,...

Jan 11, 2022

Thomas L. Eilerman, 84, of Delphos passed away Tuesday morning, January 11, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 1, 1937, in Lima to Louis and Mary Jane (DeGrief) Eilerman.

On October 18, 1958, he married Ruth (Brickner) Eilerman, who survives in Delphos.

Tom is survived by two sons, Michael W. (Kim)...

Jan 3, 2022

Connie Sue Paddubny passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at her residence in Fort Jennings.  She was born on August 22, 1950 to Bertilla “Tillie” (Rahrig) and John D. Buettner; both preceded her in death.  On September 12, 1970, she was united in marriage to Jerry; he survives in Fort Jennings.

She is survived by her...

Jan 2, 2022

Ruth L. Ebbeskotte, age 84, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving husband Roger and her children.

Ruth was born April 9, 1937, in Ft. Jennings to George and Loretta (Niedert) German, who both preceded her in death.  Upon the unfortunate passing of her mother, Loretta, Ruth at age 3...

Dec 28, 2021

“If you don’t believe me, just ask Patty.”

John F. Wellmann could finish almost every sentence this way:

Of his grandson, “He’s only four, but he’s not afraid to drive anything—”

Of that trip to Kodiak Island, Alaska, “The bear was 10 feet from us, and she was angry– “

Of...

Dec 27, 2021

Dorothy A. Fisher, 91, of Delphos, passed away Monday evening, December 27, 2021, at The Meadows of Delphos.

She was born April 6, 1930 in Ft. Jennings to William J. and Mary M. (Webken) German. On September 17, 1949, she married Kenneth W. Fisher who preceded her in death on January 5, 2003.

Dorothy is...

Dec 26, 2021

Kevin Wesley Mumaw, 46, of Savannah, GA, formerly of Delphos, passed away December 26, 2021, at Oceanside Nursing Home in Savannah.

Kevin was born January 11, 1975, in Lima and raised in Delphos. His mother, Joyce E. Mumaw survives in South Carolina. His father, Craig Wesley Mumaw is deceased.

He is survived by his sister,...

Dec 26, 2021

Carol M. Baldauf, 78, of Mendon, passed away Sunday morning, December 26, 2021 at Coldwater Community Hospital.

She was born January 12, 1943, in Glandorf, to Hugo and Anna (Meyer) Recker, who both preceded her in death. She had been married to Irvin Baldauf.

Carol is survived by her children, Terry Baldauf of Payne, Lynn...

Dec 26, 2021

Jane Margaret (O’Neill) Altman, 85, of Delphos, passed away Sunday evening, December 26, 2021, at The Meadows of Delphos, with her loving family by her side..

She was born February 15, 1936, in Delphos, to Winfield and Margaret (Burger) O’Neill, who both preceded her in death. On August 17, 1957, she married Barney E. Altman, who survives...

Dec 22, 2021

Marianne R. McNamara, age 85, of Lima, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

She was born July 1, 1936, in Ft. Jennings, Ohio, to Ralph and Margaret (VonSossan) Fisher. On September 13, 1958, she married William E. McNamara.

Marianne is survived by her loving family:  husband of 63 years, Bill McNamara of Lima;...

Dec 21, 2021

Gerald ‘Jerry’ J. Wessell, 83, passed away December 21, 2021 at Mercy Health- St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Jerry was born December 30, 1937 in Ottoville , Ohio to Clarence and Martha (Wurst) Wessell who preceded him in death along with Ronald and Joan Wessell.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Janice Sue (Lause) of...