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;...
Debra Ann Looser
Feb 1, 2026
Debra Ann Looser, 63, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at her home.
She was born April 28, 1962 in Lima to Bernard and Irma (Dickrede) Schwinnen. Her father preceded her in death on March 21, 1986; her mother survives in Delphos. On October 27, 1984 she married K.C. Looser who survives in Delphos.
She is also survived by her...
Carolyn S. (Loudin) Brickner
Jan 27, 2026
Carolyn S. (Loudin) Brickner, age 81, of Delphos, Ohio, passed away on January 22, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 26, 1944, in Huntington Park, California, to Robert and Marion (Newman) Loudin, who preceded her in death.
Carolyn was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Brickner on June 23, 1973. Jerry preceded...
Michael J. Grubenhoff
Jan 24, 2026
DELPHOS – Michael J. Grubenhoff, age 69, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 27, 1956, in Lima to Othmer (Bob) and Rita (Mueller) Grubenhoff, who both preceded him in death. On June 1, 1985, he married Terri (Kleman) Grubenhoff, who preceded him in death on March 29,...
Eugene A Fischer
Jan 23, 2026
DELPHOS – Eugene A. Fischer, 89, of Delphos, passed away January 23, 2026 at The Meadows of Delphos.
He was born August 10, 1936 in Delphos to Arthur and Edna (Ellerbrock) Fischer who both preceded him in death. On August 10, 1957 he married Carolyn L. (Eggeman) Fischer who preceded him in death December 15, 2017.
Gene is survived by a son,...
Steven M. Jack
Jan 18, 2026
Steven M. Jack, 69, of Gomer, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2026.
He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on December 11, 1956 to the late Robert and Loretta (Derringer) Jack. He married Claudia (Straube) Jack on September 26, 2018, who survives in Gomer.
Steve lived a life marked by hard work, devotion, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He retired...
Mary E Hasselschwert
Jan 16, 2026
Mary E. Hasselschwert, age 73, of Delphos, passed away on Friday afternoon January 16, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s after a sudden illness.
She was born on June 2, 1952 in Defiance to James and Annabelle (Fritz) Hasselschwert who preceded her in death.
Mary graduated from Defiance High School in 1970, and then graduated from St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne....
Karen L Bockey
Jan 16, 2026
DELPHOS – Karen Louise Bockey, age 72, of Delphos, passed away January 16, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 23, 1953 in Lima to Joseph and Helen (Wischmeyer) Siebeneck. On April 1, 1978 she married George Bockey, who proceeded her in death on February 17, 2018.
She is survived by two daughters,...
Ralph A. Collins
Jan 16, 2026
MIDDLE POINT
Ralph A. Collins, age, 93, of Middle Point, lovingly known as “Moose,” passed peacefully at his home on Friday, January 16, just two days before his 94th birthday. Ralph was born on January 18, 1932, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, to the late Edwin and Florence (Snyder) Collins.
He was a 1950 graduate of Hoaglin-Jackson High School. A hardworking...
Kenneth Charles Looser Sr.
Jan 13, 2026
DELPHOS – Kenneth Looser Sr., age 87, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 13, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born June 5, 1938 in Delphos to the late Elmer and Jesslyn (Hummer) Looser. On April 18, 1959, he married Virjean ‘Jeanne’ (Dickman) Looser, with whom he shared 66 years of love and built many cherished...
Charles R. 'Charlie’ Lozano
Jan 3, 2026
DELPHOS
Charles R. ‘Charlie’ Lozano, age 70, of Delphos passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on August 24, 1955 in Lima to Ramiro and Louise (Leis) Lozano who both preceded him in death.
Charlie is survived by his brothers, Tony (Pam) Lozano of Delphos, and Daniel (Diane) Lozano of Leipsic; and his sister, Barb (Denny) Hesseling of...
Betty Gressel
Dec 31, 2025
Former Delphos resident of 50 years, Betty Gressel, passed away on the morning of December 31, 2025 in Austin, Texas where she lived since 2013 near her loving family.
Betty and her identical twin, Dorothy, were born on February 12, 1927 to Harry and Rose Malik in Cleveland, Ohio. She was one of eleven siblings, including two sets of twins. Like...
Ronald J. 'Ron' Schimmoeller
Dec 27, 2025
DELPHOS
Ronald J. ‘Ron’ Schimmoeller, age 79, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 22, 1946, to Kenneth and Mary Ann (Sanders) Schimmoeller and they preceded him in death.
Ron married Bertha (Kill) Schimmoeller on July 12, 1969, and she survives in Delphos.
He is also survived by two sons, Scott...
Ernest Dean Nuce
Dec 26, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Dean Nuce, age 80, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Lima, Ohio after a brief illness.
He was born on August 19th, 1945 in Brandon, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Agnes Genevieve Nuce.
Ernest proudly served in the United States Air Force in the 60’s. He trained as a commercial driver and worked for many years as an...
James Q. 'Jim' McKowen
Dec 20, 2025
James Quin ‘Jim’ McKowen age 94, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at The Springs of Lima.
He was born August 2, 1931 in Lima to Raymond McKowen and Olivia (Jettinghoff) McKowen, who both preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by Marjorie (Kennedy) McKowen, his mother who raised him since he was 4 years...
David M. 'Bubba' Hoersten
Dec 19, 2025
DELPHOS
David M. ‘Bubba’ Hoersten, age 64, of Delphos passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at VanCrest of Delphos.
He was born September 24, 1961 in Lima to Harry and Velma(Kill) Hoersten who preceded him in death.
Bubba is survived by two sisters, Margie(Douglas) McNeal of Delphos and Janet Swift of Spencerville, a brother Larry(Patricia) Hoersten of Delphos. He is also survived by...
John 'Jack' Scherger
Dec 14, 2025
John 'Jack' Scherger, age 78, passed away peacefully December 14, 2025 at the Willows at Hamburg in Lexington, KY.
Jack was born on May 15, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the late Louis C. and Rosemary(Metzner) Scherger. He was a proud graduate of Xavier University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 1969 and later a Master's degree in Hospital Administration...
Mary Lou Gerdeman
Dec 10, 2025
Mary Lou Gerdeman, 93, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday December 10, 2025, at the Meadows of Delphos., surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 31, 1932 in Ottoville to the late Frank and Catherine (Bensman) Hohlbein. On May 15, 1954 she was united in marriage to her best friend Richard (Rich) Gerdeman. He preceded her in death on...
