Obituaries

Mar 13, 2023

Gerald O. ‘Jerry’ Hoehn, Sr., 86, of Delphos, passed away early Monday morning, March 13, 2023 at his son’s home.

He was born October 6, 1936, in Lima to the late Joseph and Regina Hoehn. He was married to Shirley (Andrews-Etzkorn) Hoehn who survives in Delphos.

Jerry is also survived by his sons, Jerry Hoehn,...

Mar 10, 2023

DELPHOS – Barbara Ann Seffernick, age 79, of Delphos, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Meadows of Delphos.

She was born September 22, 1943, in Lima, to Marcellus and Doris (Roach) Clement, who both preceded her in death. On October 13, 1962, she married Alfred M. Seffernick, who preceded her in death on July 8,...

Mar 8, 2023

Rosa Lee ‘Rosie’ Lyle, age 79, of Delphos passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 1, 1943 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Bernard R. Gamby and Ada P.(Tyson) Gamby who preceded her in death. In 1961 she married Stanford Wiechart and they had four children together. In 1983 Rosie married Stan Lyle who...

Mar 5, 2023

Jimmy Dean ‘Jim’ Hershey, 70, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 5, 2023, at his home with his loved ones at his side.

He was born February 28, 1953, in Lima to the late Harvey and Hilda (Mathis) Hershey. In October of 1997 he married Lisa Dawn (McCarthy) Hershey who survives in Van Wert.

Mar 1, 2023

Don M. “Bud” Vandemark, passed away March 1, 2023 in Florida two weeks after celebrating a milestone of 90 years. Bud was the son of Glen and Margaret Vandemark, Gomer, Ohio. Bud was married to Betty J. Thomas who passed away on April 15, 2020. They were married for over 70 loving years.  They enjoyed spending their winters as...

Feb 26, 2023

Rebecca ‘Becky’ Champ-Diemer, 70, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.

She was born November 18, 1952, in Lima to the late Robert and Emma (Oehler) Champ. She had been married to Leslie Diemer who preceded her in death June 15, 2022.

Becky is survived by her daughter,...

Feb 26, 2023

Teresa Ann Powell, 66, of Delphos, passed away Sunday morning, February 26, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

She was born March 17, 1956, in Brazil, Indiana to the late Jack Lynn and Jean Carolyn Bozarth.

Teresa is survived by her sons, Branden (Barb) (Linda) Powell of Delphos and Justin (Janna) Powell of Fostoria; and...

Feb 24, 2023

Alan A. Goergens, 81, of Delphos, passed away Friday morning, February 24, 2023 at The Meadows of Delphos.

He was born August 23, 1941, in Delphos to the late Anthony and Helen (Brickner) Goergens. On October 27, 1962, he married Catherine A. (Haynes) Goergens who survives in Delphos.

Alan is also survived by his children,...

Feb 22, 2023

Rosella E. ‘Rosie’ Murray, age 92, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at VanCrest of Delphos.

She was born April 9, 1930 in Landeck to the late John and Frances (Wieging) Heidenescher. On September 15, 1951 she married Daniel Patrick Murray who preceded her in death May 21, 1986.

She is survived two...

Feb 22, 2023

James Franklin Baldauf, 90, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, February 22 with his family at his side.

He was born February 5, 1933, in Middle Point to the late George and Honora (Hempfling) Baldauf. He was married to Margaret (Trentman) Baldauf who passed away September 23, 2006.

Jim is survived by three sons, Tim...

Feb 17, 2023

Margaret A. ‘Peg’ Mansfield, 93, of Delphos, passed away Friday evening, February 17, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

She was born February 16, 1930, to the late Joseph A. and Ellen (Wannemacher) Rekart. On September 19, 1950, she married William Henry Mansfield who preceded her in death on December 26, 2007.

Peg is survived...

Feb 11, 2023

Catherine M. ‘Cathy’ Hammons, 92, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

She was born August 1, 1930, in Kalida to Albert and Mary (Buss) Kramer. On June 20, 1953, she married Robert W. ‘Bob’ Hammons, who preceded her in death on September 19, 1996.

Cathy is survived by...

Feb 2, 2023

Rev. Linda J. Wannemacher, 75, of Delphos passed away the afternoon of Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.

She was born November 6, 1947, in Lima to Richard Osting and Rita (Kill) Osting who both preceded her in death. On November 5, 1966, she married Stanley “Jaye” Wannemacher who survives in Delphos.

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Jan 28, 2023

– Jeanette Evelyn Brickner, 92, of Delphos, took her final step on the “Stairway to Heaven” on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Dublin Glenn Memory Care, Dublin, Ohio surrounded by her loving children.

She was born August 3, 1930, in Ottoville, Ohio to Joseph W. and Elenora C. (Miller) Ricker, who both preceded her in death. On...

Jan 22, 2023

Eileen A. Suever, 95, of Middle Point, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Van Wert Manor.

She was born March 4, 1927, in Delphos to the late Edmund A. and Hilda A. (Lause) Hesseling. She had been married to Arthur J. Suever, who preceded her in death on October 28, 1989.

Eileen is survived...

Jan 21, 2023

Kenneth O. “Kenny” Wieging, 78 of Delphos, passed away early Saturday morning, January 21, 2023 at Kindred Hospital, Lima, Ohio. He was born on November 12, 1944 to Otto and Marie (Trentman) Wieging and they preceded him in death. Fifty Three years ago on July 5th he married Edith (Pohlman) Wieging and she survives him.

Also surviving...

Jan 20, 2023

Kimberly K. McDonough, 62, of Delphos, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home.

She was born April 5, 1960 in Lima to William J. and Sharon L. McDonough. Her father survives in Delphos, her mother preceded her in death.

She is survived by a sister, Joan (Bob) Broecker of Lima; nephews, Christopher and...

Jan 17, 2023

Joyce M. Keipper, 78, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday evening, January 17, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

She was born June 21, 1944, in Landeck, to the late Melville and Viola (Gengler) Mueller. On May 29, 1965, she married Larry Keipper who survives in Delphos.

Joyce is survived by a son, Kevin (Amanda) Keipper...

Jan 11, 2023

Carol M. Hellman, 88, of Ft. Jennings passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s with her loving family at her side.

She was born March 3, 1934 to the late Tom and Alice (Gulker) Wiley. On November 28, 1953, she married her sweetie, George J. Hellman, who survives in Ft. Jennings.

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Dec 27, 2022

Earl Roger Ladd, 85, of Ft. Jennings passed away Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 at St. Rita’s Hospital.

He was born October 16, 1937 to Earl and Janice (Snyder) Ladd.  At age 15, Roger had met the love of his life and on July 30, 1960 he married his high school sweetheart, Gloria Fravel, who survives in Ft....