Obituaries

Jan 10, 2024

Terry Michael Lear, 64, of Lima passed away January 10, 2024.

He was born March 15, 1959 in Lima to the late Walter and Louise (Ladd) Lear.

Terry is survived by his sons, Ryan (Marcus McIntosh) Lear and David Lear both of Columbus; a daughter, Jennah Lear of Cleveland; brothers, Jerry Lear of Delphos, Paul...

Jan 1, 2024

Byron ‘Barney’ E. Altman, 88, of Delphos, passed away Monday morning, January 1, 2024, at Vancrest of Delphos.

He was born January 19, 1935, in Delphos, to Matthew Aaron and Valeria (Thines) Altman, who both preceded him in death. On August 17, 1957, he married Jane M. O’Neill, who preceded him in death December 26, 2021. Barney...

Dec 29, 2023

Elvera M. Wieging, age 100, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

She was born November 14, 1923 in Lancaster to the late Frank and Mary (Cooney) Hohenbrink. On September 9, 1940 she married Edmond C. Wieging, who preceded her in death on January 23, 1990.

Elvera was...

Dec 26, 2023

Irvin R. Baldauf, 81, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday evening, December 26, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born February 16, 1942, in Delphos to the late Richard C. and Edna (Reindel) Baldauf.

Irvin is survived by his children, Terry (Faith) Baldauf of Payne, Steve (Deb) Baldauf of Mendon, Jamie (Melissa) Baldauf of Ft....

Dec 24, 2023

Claude Anthony Bergfeld, 91, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born February 22, 1932 in Delphos to the late Claude Augustus and Helen Caroline (O’Neill) Bergfeld. On May 29, 1954 he married Mary Agnes (Kill) Bergfeld who preceded him in death March 28, 2023.

Claude is...

Dec 6, 2023

Cecilia L. Nartker, 96, the best mother-in-law in the world, passed away the morning of Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Vancrest of Delphos.

She was born September 13, 1927 to the late Frank A. and Bernadine T. (Warnecke) Sager.  On May 8, 1948 she married Robert E. Nartker, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2013....

Dec 3, 2023

DELPHOS – Dorothy Ann (Schwertner) Metzger, age 83, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 26, 1940, in Lima to Clarence and Gertrude (Bauman) Lause and they preceded her in death. Larry Schwertner married Gertrude and adopted Dorothy at six years old and he...

Nov 7, 2023

Stephen R. Kemper, 73, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday evening, November 7, 2023 at Vancrest of Delphos surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 13, 1950, in Lima to Leo and Angela (Kaverman) Kemper who both preceded him in death. On May 15, 1971, Steve was united in marriage to Judy M. (Pothast) Kemper who...

Oct 31, 2023

Michael Allen Bonifas, 71, of Delphos, passed away October 31, 2023 at St Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by his friends and family after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on July 31, 1952, in Lima to Rufus D. and Helen T. (Becker) Bonifas. His father preceded him in death, his mother survives in Delphos.

Oct 21, 2023

Sharyl E. Odenweller, 77, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 17, 1946, in Huntington, Indiana to Raymond R. and E. Joan (Biberstine) Schwartz, who both preceded her in death. On November 29, 1968, she married the love her life, Terry L. Odenweller, who...

Oct 19, 2023

SPENCERVILLE – Catherine ‘Cathie’ E. Ulm, age 81, formerly of Delphos, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Roselawn Manor, Spencerville surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 27, 1942 in Lima to Fred W. and Florence M. (Kundert) Kershner, who both preceded her in death. On January 21, 1961, she married Ronald ‘Ron’ B....

Oct 11, 2023

Matthew James Hemker, age 45 of Landeck, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11 surrounded by his loving family at New York University Langone Health in Manhattan, New York.

Matt was born December 21, 1977, in Lima, Ohio to Gary and Cathy (Odenweller) Hemker. He was a 1996 graduate of Delphos St. John High School. After school...

Oct 7, 2023

LIMA

Rickie Elton Shreves, Sr. age 68, of Lima passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 29, 1955 in Dallas, Texas to Clyde Shreves and Betty(Byram) Shreves. His father survives in Texas and he is preceded in death by his mother.

He...

Oct 4, 2023

DELPHOS – Eugene W. ‘Gene’ Shumaker, age 89, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at The Meadows of Delphos.

He was born April 17, 1934 in Delphos to Richard and Marcella (Becker) Shumaker. On May 21, 1955, he married Dorothy (Wegesin) Shumaker, who survives in Delphos.

Gene is survived by four daughters, Sandra...

Sep 30, 2023

Gary L. Sroufe, 85, of Delphos, passed away at home on September 30, 2023.  Born on September 19, 1938 in Lima to the late George A. and Betty Buffenbarger Sroufe, he was a man of great integrity that loved his family and friends.  On June 15, 1958 he married Louise Brenneman who survives in Delphos.  They recently celebrated their...

Sep 28, 2023

Mr. Gary Arthur Kroeger, age 84, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was born on May 16, 1939, in Lima, Ohio, to his loving parents, Dorothy and Arthur Kroeger, who have preceded him in death.

Gary, or "Doggie Fish" as his children (“yard birds”) affectionately knew him, was a remarkable man...

Sep 22, 2023

Gerald R. Ladd, 89, of Delphos, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born September 10, 1934 in Delphos to Melvin and Loa (Matson) Ladd. On October 19, 1957 he  married Shirley Klaus Ladd and she survives in Delphos. They shared 66 wonderful years together.

Gerald is survived...

Sep 11, 2023

Janelle A. Friedrich, 84, of Delphos, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, September 11, 2023 at Vancrest of Delphos.

She was born January 28, 1939, in Delphos to the late Edwin and Lauretta (Beckman) Kroeger. On May 9, 1959 she married John Friedrich who passed away September 23, 2009. They had celebrated their 50th...

Sep 5, 2023

Deborah K. ‘Debbie’ Dukes, 68, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at The Meadows of Delphos.

She was born October 30, 1954 in Lima to the late Arnold W. and Dolores M. (Suever) Gasser. On June 29, 1973 she married Keith Dukes who survives in Delphos. They just celebrated their 50th anniversary.

Debbie...

Sep 4, 2023

Joann M. Klausing, 89, of Delphos, passed away very peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 4th, which would have been her 69th wedding anniversary, at the Meadows of Delphos.

She was born July 22, 1934 in Delphos to the late Joseph and Lenore (Rellinger) Brinkman. On September 4, 1954, she married the love of her...