Obituaries

May 11, 2024

DELPHOS – Jean Mary Clark Swick, age 94, of Delphos, passed away Saturday morning, May 11, 2024 at her residence.

She was born September 29, 1929, in Hull, Yorkshire England to Herbert Frederick and Agnes C. (Bateman) Clark , who both preceded her in death. On August 20, 1955, she married Herbert Swick who preceded her in...

May 10, 2024

LANDECK– Robert ‘Bob’ Joseph Martin, age 91, of Spencerville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Sarah Jane Memory Care.

He was born May 26, 1932 in Ottoville to Arnold and Ida (Wieging) Martin, who both preceded him in death. On August 2, 1958, he married Eileen ‘Dolly’ (Youngpeter) Martin who survives.

Bob is survived...

Apr 29, 2024

Carol Sue Graham, 81, of Delphos, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at her home.

She was born July 12, 1942 in Lima to the late William and Marie (Nartker) Brickner.

Surviving are her sons, Mark (Teresa) Graham of Columbus, Brad (Sherry) Graham and David (Cheryl) Graham both of Van Wert; a brother, David Brickner...

Apr 26, 2024

Adam Robert Clark, 37, of Delphos, passed away Friday evening, April 26, 2024.

He was born April 16, 1987, in Lima to David R. and Cheryl L. (McNamee) Clark who both survive in Delphos. On October 11, 2014 he married Cassondra D. (Davis) Clark who survives in Delphos.

Also surviving are his children, Cayson, Brodyn...

Apr 16, 2024

Ken graduated from St Johns High School in 1967 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.  He proudly served his country till an honorable discharge in 1968. Ken was businesslike, systematic and results orientated when he pursued a career in Data Processing and management positions, and received many certificates for leadership/management, software/hardware systems. Throughout his career he worked...

Apr 9, 2024

Diana L. Warnecke, 67, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

She was born November 20, 1956 in Lima to the late Bernard and Florence (Saam) Vogt. On August 6, 1977 she married Steven J. Warnecke who survives in Delphos.

Diana is also survived by a son, Nicholas (Diana)...

Mar 19, 2024

Carolyn L. Mueller, 86, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 19, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 13, 1937 in Delphos to Francis and Fern (Fosnaught) Weisgerber, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her twin sister Marilyn Downing and sister Ann Hetzel.

Mar 16, 2024

Lynnelle Maria Rose Hoover, 33, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at her home. She was born Thursday, April 12, 1990 in Allen County, OH, the daughter of Susan M. (Hilty) Hoover of Chambersburg and the late Jerry A. Hoover.

Lynnelle graduated from Elida Mennonite School in 2007. She was employed as a nanny...

Mar 13, 2024

Terry T. Martin, 69, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024 at Mercy Health St Rita’s.

He was born December 21, 1954, in Lima to Albert H. and Helen (Heising) Martin, who both preceded him in death. On February 28, 1981, he married Karen L. (Minnig) Martin, who survives in Delphos.

Terry is...

Mar 7, 2024

DELPHOS – SANDRA “SANDY” S. WIENKEN, 70, of Delphos, passed away Thursday morning, March 7, 2024 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio after an extended illness.

She was born December 11, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Jack and Evelyn Armstrong who preceded her in death.  She married Ted Wienken on October 13, 1973 who...

Feb 15, 2024

Joseph ‘Joe’ Loetz

Delphos – Joseph James Loetz, 59, passed away February 15, 2024 at his residence in Van Wert, OH.

He was born October 8,1964 in Lima to William R. and Vera C. (Strayer) Loetz.  Both preceded him in death.  He is survived by three sisters, Caroline Mason of Lexington, KY, Kathleen (David) Calvelage...

Feb 14, 2024

Elizabeth Anne Wiford, 86, of Elida, passed away February 14, 2024 at Indianapolis University Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born August 27, 1937 in Urbana to the late Ellsworth and Nancy (Stone) Wiford.

Elizabeth graduated in 1955 from Elida High School. She went on to graduate from Richard Weston School of Beauty Culture,...

Feb 10, 2024

Mary L. Nichols, 89, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at The Meadows of Delphos.

She was born May 21, 1934 in Delphos to the late Carl H. and Martha (Wiemeyer) Maas. In addition to her parents, Mary was the last survivor of ten sisters and brothers. She joins sisters, Margaret and Rita Hoffman, Anne...

Feb 10, 2024

Richard K. ‘Dick’ Stepleton, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. following a stroke.

He was born September 14, 1943, in Ottoville to Richard J. and Beatrice (Miller) Stepleton, who both preceded him in death. Richard married Sharon Nomina on August 5, 1967, she survives in Delphos.

Dick is also...

Feb 7, 2024

Robert Stanley ‘Nick’ Reynolds, 70, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, February 7, 2024 at his home.

He was born September 23, 1953 in Auglaize County to the late Orville J. and Mabel (Louth) Reynolds.

He is survived by his life partner, Carol Rode of Delphos; son, Nick (Gina) Reynolds of Delphos; daughter, Amie (Andy)...

Feb 6, 2024

Eileen M. Bonifas, 92, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024 at The Meadows of Delphos Assisted Living.

She was born March 21, 1931 in Delphos to the late William P. and Angela E. (Picker) Bonifas.

She is survived by nieces and nephews, Elizabeth (Ralph) Hunt, Carol (Jerome) Bendele, James (Anita) Kaverman, Linda...

Feb 1, 2024

ROBERT J. RICKER, 89, of Delphos, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 1, 2024 at the Meadows of Delphos. He was born, August 1, 1934 in Toledo.  His parents were Eugene and Irene Ricker, both deceased.  He is survived by his wife, Joan whom he married on May 5, 1962; a son, Kelly (Melissa Page) Ricker; and his grandchildren, Danielle...

Jan 26, 2024

Elmer Fortener, age 90, of Delphos passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at Van Wert Manor.

He was born June 27, 1933 in Ottoville to Robert and Regina (Schmitt) Fortener who both preceded him in death. On June 27, 1953 Elmer married Rosemary Hesseling who survives in Delphos.

Elmer is also Survived by his children,...

Jan 18, 2024

DELPHOS

Karen J. Ardner Murray, 64, of Delphos, passed away Thursday January 18, 2024 at her residence.

She was born December 12, 1959 in Mercer County to Jerrold E. Wannemacher and Virginia K.(Tippie) Domin and they along with her stepfather Richard Domin preceded her in death. On May 12, 1984 she married John W. Ardner...

Jan 16, 2024

Robert Lester Haehn, 70, of Greer, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home.

He was born October 24, 1953 in Lima to the late Arthur F. and Myrtle Fae (McIntosh) Haehn.

Robert is survived by a brother, Arthur (Susan) Haehn of Delphos; sisters, Susan (Joe) Jackson of Delphos, Mary (Chris) Martin...