Obituaries

Feb 6, 2025

DELPHOS – Linda R. Suever, age 96, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

She was born October 24, 1928 in Fort Jennings to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Ellerbrock) Suever.

Linda is survived by her nieces, nephews and caregivers, Deb(Dan) Pothast, Tracey(Jim) Grothouse, Sue Hawk. Her many other...

Jan 28, 2025

Ruth ‘Sis’ Schimmoeller, 87, of Delphos, beloved wife, mom, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos.

She was born April 27, 1937 in Ottoville to Cyril and Evelyn (Seymour) Horstman, who both preceded her in death. She was married to Tom Koester who preceded her in death December...

Jan 28, 2025

Maureen Rode, 88, of Gomer, passed away Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025 at her home.

She was born May 6, 1936 in Lima to Harold A. and Eleanor L. (O’Connor) Finn who both preceded her in death. On December 27, 1958 she married to Ralph L. Rode who preceded her in death October 22, 2020.

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Jan 24, 2025

Delphos

Leonard J. Etzkorn, age 68, of Delphos, passed away on Friday evening, January 24, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

He was born on August 8, 1956 in Lima to Louis and Shirley(Andrews) Etzkorn. His father preceded him in death and his mother Shirley Hoehn survives in Delphos

Leonard is...

Jan 22, 2025

On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the world lost a true angel. Dorothy M. Miller, age 93, passed away at VanCrest of Delphos in her beloved hometown, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.  A devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, wife, and cherished friend. Dorothy’s life was a testament to kindness, faith, and the power...

Jan 21, 2025

Joseph A. Mueller, 86, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday evening, January 21, 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos.

He was born March 17, 1938 in Venedocia to Aloysius and Evelyn (Hesseling) Mueller who both preceded him in death. On August 19, 1961 he married Diane (Odenweller) Mueller who survives in Delphos.

Joe is also survived...

Jan 19, 2025

Marvin L. Mays, 86, of Delphos, passed away early Sunday morning, January 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 2, 1938 in Barboursville, WV to Basil and Nellie (Nichols) Mays who both preceded him in death. On August 8, 1975 he married Mary Lou (Slater) Mays who survives in Delphos....

Jan 13, 2025

Norma Jean Anspach, 94, of Delphos, passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 27, 1930 in Pandora to Harry Noble Van Scoder and Caroline T. Schumacker who both preceded her in death. On May 22, 1948 she married Donovan Anspach who preceded her...

Jan 6, 2025

Irma L. Kill, 81, of Delphos, passed away Monday evening, January 6, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

She was born July 24, 1943 in Delphos to Joseph and Christina (Vogt) Carder who both preceded her in death. She was married to Howard R. Kill who preceded her in death March 7, 2009.

Irma is...

Dec 28, 2024

John A. (Jack) Berelsman, age 87, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Saturday evening at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 7, 1937 in Ft. Jennings to Julius A. and Elsie S. (Recker) Berelsman who preceded him in death. On February 1, 1958 he married Shirley A. (Wieging) Berelsman who survives in Ft....

Dec 24, 2024

Hubert L. Ricker, age 94, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at The Meadows of Delphos.

Hubert was born November 30, 1930 in Ft. Jennings to Leo and Alice (Hair) Ricker, who both preceded him in death. He was married to Mary (Stuber) Ricker who passed away June 28, 2017. He was married to Jean...

Dec 20, 2024

John C. Phillips left our world on December 20, 2024, and while we grieve his loss, we rejoice in the fact he’s probably on his way to a cooking class somewhere in Italy right now. After all, death is really just nature’s way of saying, ‘Your table is ready now.’.

Born in Salem OH on October 22,...

Dec 16, 2024

Robert J. ‘Bob’ Lauer, 66, of Delphos, passed away Monday morning, December 16, 2024 at his home.

He was born November 21, 1958 in Delphos to James A. and Betty M. (Laudick) Lauer who both preceded him in death. On May 21, 1983, he married Teri Burley who survives in Delphos.

Bob is also survived...

Dec 13, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Joan Celeste Deters Metzner (age 93), who left this world peacefully on December 13, 2024 at 6:03 p.m. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she lived a life full of faith, love, and deep commitment to family.

Born...

Dec 10, 2024

Alice Ann Beining Arnzen, age 96, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at her home in Delphos, Ohio.  Born on May 25, 1928 in Ottoville, Ohio to Theodore and Bernadine (Hellman) Beining, Alice married Robert Arnzen on August 7, 1954. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2011.

Alice was a loving mother to five...

Dec 8, 2024

Doris Zuha, of Lima, Ohio passed at the age of 86 on December 8th, 2024 in the comfort of Vancrest Nursing Home in Delphos, Ohio.

Doris was born August 26th, 1938 and retired from St. Rita’s (laundry attendant) alongside her husband Paul Zuha who proceeded her in death. Also proceeded in death by her loving sister Dolly...

Dec 6, 2024

DELPHOS – David Paul Roach, age 74, of Delphos, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati.

He was born July 15, 1950 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Thomas and Doris (Shook) Roach who both preceded him in death. On July 6, 1974 he married Laura (Murphy) Roach who survives in Delphos

Dec 5, 2024

Herbert G. Gerdeman, 97, of Delphos, passed away Thursday evening, December 5, 2024 at St. Rita’s Hospice.

He was born June 10, 1927 in Delphos to Alfred and Clara (Reindel) Gerdeman, who both preceded him in death. On August 18, 1951 he married Clarann (Hoersten) Gerdeman who preceded him in death on November 17, 2019.

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Nov 26, 2024

Dolores J. ‘Dolly’ Honigford, 91, of Landeck, passed away Tuesday morning, November 26, 2024 at Vancrest of Delphos.

She was born February 27, 1933, in Ottoville to the late Albert and Hildagarde (Martin) Grothouse. On September 26, 1953, she married Richard J. ‘Dick’ Honigford who passed away January 2, 2021.

Dolly is survived by a...

Nov 25, 2024

Marvin H. Brenneman, 79, of Landeck, passed away Monday evening, November 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Vancrest of Delphos.

He was born May 9, 1945 in Lima to the late Richard and Helen (Hunt) Brenneman. On October 2, 1971 he married Nancy Van Pelt who survives in Landeck.

Marvin is survived by...