Obituaries

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...

Nov 17, 2024

DELPHOS – Alice M. Bonifas, age 95, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Hearth and Home, Van Wert.

She was born February 23, 1929, in Delphos to the late Aloysius and Clara (Mueller) Kimmet. On May 28, 1949, she married Arthur D. Bonifas who survives in Delphos. They just recently celebrated their 75th wedding...

Nov 11, 2024

David Merschman, 62, of Delphos, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

He was born August 27, 1962 in Lima to Harold J. and Margaret (Berk) Merschman who both preceded him in death. On March 11, 2011 he married Lisa Hamilton who survives in Delphos.

Dave is survived by his children,...

Nov 9, 2024

Margaret F. Fischer, age, 93 of Delphos, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at VanCrest of Delphos.

She was born March 12, 1931 in Delphos to the late Joseph and Rosa (Carder) Friedrich. On August 4, 1956, she married Ralph Fischer in St. John Church, Delphos. He preceded her in death on June 4, 1992.

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Nov 7, 2024

DELPHOS – Thomas I. “Tom” Schroeder, 87, of Delphos, passed away Thursday evening, November 7, 2024 at VanCrest of Delphos, Ohio.

Tom was born on March 1, 1937 to the late Hubert and Loretta (Niese) Schroeder. He married Sharon Pothast on November 12, 1960 and she survives in Delphos.

He is survived by a daughter,...

Oct 17, 2024

Charles A. ‘Chuck’ Miller, 63, of Wapakoneta, passed away October 17, 2024 at his home in Wapakoneta.

He was born March 8, 1961 in Lima to Joseph L. and Lena (Louagie) Miller who both preceded him in death.

Chuck is survived by his brothers, Joseph E. Miller of Landeck, Ben Miller of Lancaster, CA, Tony...

Oct 14, 2024

Janice Mae Sodders, 95, of Elida, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at Vancrest of Delphos.

She was born June 26, 1929, in Newark to Orus and Marie (White) Helser, who both preceded her in death. On June 26, 1949, in Lima she married Theodore Sodders who survives in Elida. They had been married over 75 years....

Oct 12, 2024

Sharon Gene Fortener, 81, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 peacefully at her home in Delphos, Ohio. She was born May 24th, 1943 to the late Gene and Dorothy Buettner. She married Jim Fortener on November 28th and they celebrated nearly 60 years of marriage. Her loving husband Jim survives in their home in Delphos. Sharon is survived by...