Curtis Dean Schwinnen
Dec 19, 2021
Curtis Dean Schwinnen, 21, of Delphos, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of an unknown illness on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
He was born July 23, 2000, in Van Wert, to Dean and Christina (Horstman) Schwinnen, who both survive in Delphos.
Curtis is also survived by his brother, Nolan Schwinnen and...
Sara Elizabeth Closson
Dec 16, 2021
Sara Elizabeth Closson, 21, of Delphos, passed away Thursday morning, December 16, 2021.
She was born August 2, 2000, in Lima, to Anthony and Sharon (Metzger) Closson, who both survive in Delphos.
Sara is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Metzger; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and her dog “Hank”.
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John 'Ted' T. Warnecke
Dec 12, 2021
John T. ‘Ted’ Warnecke, 74, of Delphos, passed away Sunday morning, December 12, 2021 at The Meadows of Delphos.
He was born March 16, 1947, in Lima to Paul and Dorothy (Minning) Warnecke who both preceded him in death. On November 22, 1969, he married Mary Jo (Pohlman) Warnecke who survives in Delphos.
Ted is...
Maxine (Weech - Beach) Evans
Dec 10, 2021
Maxine (Weech - Beach) Evans, 103, of Gomer, passed away Friday evening, December 10, 2021 at Vancrest of Delphos.
She was born October 27, 1918, in London Mills, Illinois to the late Walter and Blanche (Shane) Weech. On April 17, 1953, she married John D. Evans, who preceded her in death June 24, 2019.
Maxine...
Bernard E. Schnipke
Dec 7, 2021
Bernard E. ‘Bernie’ Schnipke, 72, of Delphos, went peacefully to the Lord Tuesday evening, December 7, 2021, with his family at his side.
He was born June 14, 1949, in Cloverdale, to Otto and Alma (Hohlbein) Schnipke, who both preceded him in death. He had been married to Pearl (Sanchez) Schnipke, who survives in Delphos.
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Carl E Gasser
Dec 2, 2021
Carl E. Gasser, 66, of Delphos, passed away unexpectedly December 2, 2021, at Mercy Health, Lima, surrounded by his family.
Carl was born September 17, 1955, to the late Carl C. and Bertha (Kemper) Gasser. On July 23, 1977, he married the love of his life, Marsha (McKee) Gasser who survives, along with a daughter, Christi (Chad)...
Sara A. Rayman
Nov 28, 2021
Sara A. Rayman, 73, of Delphos, passed away Sunday morning, November 28, 2021 at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s.
She was born December 31, 1947, in Putnam County to Jean and Marguerite (Sheidler) Morgret, who both preceded her in death. On June 18, 1966, she married Thomas E. 'Tom' Rayman, who survives in Delphos.
Sara...
Patricia F. Geckle
Nov 14, 2021
Patricia F. ‘Pat’ Geckle, 79, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Sunday morning, November 14, 2021, at The Meadows of Delphos.
She was born March 5, 1942, in Van Wert County, to the late Hilary and Viola (Calvelage) Pohlman. On August 6, 1977, she married James ‘Jim’ Geckle, who survives in Ft. Jennings.
Pat is also...
Mary Lou Clement-Geier
Oct 24, 2021
Mary Lou Clement-Geier, 86, of Delphos, passed away Sunday morning, October 24, 2021.
She was born June 19, 1935 in Ottoville to the late Lawrence and Lauretta (Wolke) Fischer. She married Jim Clement in 1958, who preceded her in death on November 12, 1984. On October 23, 1993 she married Robert Geier who preceded her in death...
Amy Marie Kemper Johnson
Oct 15, 2021
Amy Marie Kemper Johnson, 44, of Springfield Ohio, formerly of Delphos passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton as a result of a severe asthma attack. She was born January 15, 1977 in Toledo, Ohio to Stephen Kemper and Judy (Pothast) Kemper. Her mother is deceased and Steve resides in Delphos. She had been married...
Tom A Smith
Oct 13, 2021
Tom A. Smith, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Lima on June 17, 1942 to Ellis H. and Ruth (Woodwurth) Smith who preceded him in death. He was married on April 4, 1970 to Kathryn "Kate" (Granger) Smith and she survives him.
His survivors include his children, a son,...
Steven Lause
Oct 10, 2021
Steven Lause, 65, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at The Meadows of Delphos.
He was born March 4, 1956, to Edward C. and Anna Marie (Suever) Lause, who both preceded him in death. On June 28, 1980, he married the love of his life, Vickie (Rigdon) Lause, who preceded him in death May 30,...
Luwana Joseph
Sep 26, 2021
Heaven gained a very special woman, Luwana Joseph, of Delphos, on Sunday September 26, 2021. Luwana passed away at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne at 5:56 a.m.
She was born on May 24, 1952, to Eileen (Fought) and William “Bill” Teman; Eileen preceded her in death and Bill survives in Delphos.
On July 26, 1969,...
Irene O. Blockberger
Sep 26, 2021
DELPHOS – Irene O. Blockberger, age 89, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at VanCrest Rehab, Delphos, surrounded by her family.
She was born July 16, 1932 in Paulding to Ezra and Mamie (Fouts) Rager, who both preceded her in death. On June 21, 1950, she married Rolland H. Blockberger, who preceded her in death...
Mary Jane Watkins
Sep 22, 2021
Mary Jane Watkins, 87, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, September 22, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.
She was born September 17, 1934, in Elgin, to Delmar and Lucille (Thomas) Welker, who both preceded her in death. On February 22, 1997, she married Willis ‘Will’ Watkins who preceded her in death on June 2,...
Seth E Black
Sep 16, 2021
Seth E. Black, 29, of Spring City, Tennessee formerly of Elida, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 as the result of an industrial accident in Tennessee.
Seth was born on December 2, 1991 in Lima to Diane (Morris) Black and Scott E. Black with his father preceding him in death.
Seth’s survivors include his...
Rudolph John 'Rudy' Grothouse
Sep 14, 2021
Rudolph John ‘Rudy’ Grothouse, 86, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance.
He was born January 25, 1935 in Ottoville to Albert and Hildagarde (Martin) Grothouse, who both preceded him in death. On December 28, 1957 he married Judith (Reddington) Grothouse, who preceded him in death on February 23,...
Charles Byron Davey
Sep 12, 2021
Charles Byron Davey, age 89, of Delphos passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at The Meadows of Delphos.
He was born March 30, 1932 in Delphos to Arthur B. and Ada E. (Friend) Davey. On November 28, 1959, he married Maryalice (Mesker) Davey who survives in Delphos.
Also surviving are three daughters Linda (Randy)...
Richard J. 'Rick' Recker
Sep 11, 2021
Richard J. ‘Rick’ Recker, 59, of Delphos, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 11, 2021, at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born January 1, 1962 in Lima to Leonard and Priscilla A. (Leist) Recker, who both preceded him in death. On November 10, 1984, he married Barbara Nomina, who survives in Delphos....
Janice "Earlene" Boberg
Sep 10, 2021
Janice ‘Earlene’ Boberg, 84, of Lima, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s with her loving family at her side.
She was born April 2, 1937, in Depew, OK, to Earl and Edith (Hancomker) Anderson, who both preceded her in death. On June 1, 1952, she married Ron Boberg, who survives in Lima....
