Obituaries

Sep 15, 2025

DELPHOS

Carol Short, 68, of Delphos passed away Monday, September 15 at her residence. She was born in Lima to George & Margie (Dickman) Fisher, who preceded her in death.

She was married to Tim Short, who also passed away on Monday, September 15.

Carol is survived by her sons, Shane Neuman of...

Sep 10, 2025

William H. Culver, age 82, of Venedocia and Howell, Michigan passed away September 10, 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos.

He was born July 16, 1943 in Howell Michigan to Howard W. Culver and Dorothy (Brockway) Culver who both preceded him in death.  On November 13, 2021 he married Barbara (Courtney) Culver and she survives in Venedocia....

Sep 5, 2025

DELPHOS

Kevin L. ‘Lefty’ Stocklin, age 63, of Delphos passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 6, 1961 in Lima to Thomas Stocklin, Sr. and Carolyn (Hile) Stocklin who both preceded him in death.

Kevin is survived by his daughter,...

Sep 5, 2025

Brent F. Hammons, age 62, of Elida passed away Saturday morning at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a three year battle with cancer.

He was born on March 22, 1963 in Van Wert to Walter F. and Leona F. (Copper) Hammons who preceded him in death. On May 7, 1994 he married Carol Rae...

Aug 30, 2025

Celina – Kelly Jeanette (Williams) Buening, age 66 of Celina passed away in the early hours of August 30, 2025. Kelly was born in Lima, Ohio on September 30, 1958 to William H. and Doris L. (Kelly) Williams. On March 20, 1990 she married Mark Buening, who survives in Spencerville. Kelly is survived by children, Michael Williams and Jeremiah...

Aug 23, 2025

Daniel L. Morris, 70, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born May 28, 1955 in Lima to Burl and Marietta (Ellerbrock) Morris. Burl preceded him in death, Marietta survives in Delphos. On September 3, 1977 he married Rose A. (Seeling) Morris, who was not...

Aug 16, 2025

Robert Keith Kiggins ‘Coach’, age 90, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at VanCrest of Delphos surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 4, 1935 in Delphos to Robert T. and Detoh (Swick) Kiggins who both preceded him in death. On August 17, 1957 he married Sally Yvonne (Lamb) Kiggins who survives in...

Aug 15, 2025

Annette Pohlman, 72, passed from this life to her eternal life with her Savior Jesus Christ (Psalm 118:14) on August 15th after a brief illness at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Annette was born and grew up in Delphos, the daughter of Jack (dec.) and Rita Myers. She was married to Jerry Pohlman for 52 years, and together...

Aug 4, 2025

Laurie Lynn Casebolt, 62, of Lima, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 22, 1963 in Lima to Norbert ‘Nub’ and Dorothy (Miller) Grothause. Her dad preceded her in death, her mom survives in Delphos. On April 28, 1990 she married the love of her life, Stephen P. ‘Steve’ Casebolt...

Aug 3, 2025

Sally Ann Croft, 82, of Delphos, passed away Sunday morning, August 3, 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos.

She was born November 28, 1942 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Robert and Elizabeth (Denning) Eulitt who both preceded her in death. She was married to Robert C. Croft who preceded her in death.

Sally is survived by...

Jul 30, 2025

DELPHOS – Alfred German, age 94, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Meadows of Delphos.

He was born November 16, 1930 in Delphos to Leo and Regina (Wurst) German who preceded him in death. On August 22, 1953 he was married to Mary Ann (Herman) German, she preceded him in death on May...

Jul 23, 2025

DELPHOS – Joan M. Minning, age 93, of Landeck, passed away July 23, 2025 at St. Rita’s Medical Center with her family next to her.  Born on May 17, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, to Alphonso and Mary (Jackman) Westrick who preceded her in death.  Joan lived a life rooted in faith, family and creativity.

A devoted Catholic,...

Jul 22, 2025

Mary Ann Franklin, 94, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025 at her daughter’s home with her family by her side.

She was born May 5, 1931 to Leonard and Edna(Gremling) Klier, who both preceded her in death. On October 28, 1950 she married Jed Franklin who preceded her in death June 4, 1991.

Jul 14, 2025

Roger Lee Diltz, 89, of Delphos, passed away Monday evening, July 14, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born December 29, 1935 in Delphos to Ira and Opal (Carmean) Diltz who both preceded him in death. On June 12, 1954 he married Shirley (Hile) Diltz who survives in Delphos.

Roger is also survived...

Jul 9, 2025

William (Bill) Parmalee Lisboa (74) passed away Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona after complications from leukemia and chemotherapy. Bill was born on April 22nd, 1951, in Palawan, Philippines to Alberto and Bertha Lisboa, who have preceded him in death.

He is survived by two older sisters: Laraine (Arturo—deceased) Tiong, her four children of...

Jul 2, 2025

Roger A. Beckman, passed away peacefully at Pleasant Valley Care Home in Prescott Arizona on Wednesday July 2, 2025 after a lengthy illness.  Roger was born on October 17, 1961 in Lima Ohio to Elmer and Mildred (Beining) Beckman.

Roger is survived by brothers; Dan (Pat) Beckman of Beavercreek Ohio and Gerry Beckman of Higgins Lake Michigan,...

Jul 2, 2025

Gerald Louis (Jerry) Backus was called home July 2nd 2025 surrounded by his family to be united with our Lord and to join his wife, Dottie.  He fought a courageous battle with multiple cancers.  He was born July 1, 1935 in Delphos to Harry G. and Leona (Ricker) Backus who preceded him in death.  On April 7, 1956 he...

Jun 30, 2025

On this day June 30, 2025, our loving sister, Marjorie M. (Saum) Jacobs, has answered our Lords request to come home.

Marjorie was born on April 25, 1960 to Gerald F. and Annabelle M. (Ernst) Saum.  She is survived by brothers Joseph L. (Rebecca) Saum of Delphos, and Steven G. (Elizabeth) Saum of Myrtle Beach, SC.  Also...

Jun 27, 2025

Michele C. Wittler, age 70, of Delphos, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos with her husband by her side.

She was born on December 17, 1954, in Lima to the late Hubert and Marty (Rinklin) Calvelage. On August 19, 1972, she married David P. Wittler, who survives in Delphos.

Michele...

Jun 22, 2025

DELPHOS – Harold J. ‘Harry’ Liebrecht, age 102, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born September 10, 1922 in Ottoville to Lawrence and Frances (Shumaker) Liebrecht, who both preceded him in death. On December 19, 1944 he married Helen (Kimmet) Liebrecht who preceded him in death...