All Obituaries

Gaylord “Lee” Smith    Ottawa -  Gaylord “Lee” Smith, 77 of Ottawa, formerly of Columbus Grove died at 5:22 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Putnam Heritage.  He was born January 26, 1943 in Lima to the late Frank and Donelda (Schumacher) Smith. On August 29, 1998 he married Myrnalee P. Buck who preceded him in death on March 30, 2016.    Survivors include 4 children: Janelle (Jeff) Blankemeyer of Bellefontaine, Glenn (Lori) Smith,...

Roscoe Fickel    VAUGHNSVILLE – Roscoe Fickel, 90, of Vaughnsville died 4:30 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Hilty Memorial Nursing Home, Pandora.  He was born on October 14, 1930 in Continental to the late Arthur and Lois (Troyer) Fickel.  On June 11, 1955 he married Louise Smith, who survives in Vaughnsville.    Also surviving are 2 children:  Gary (Sue) Fickel of Rimer and Sandra (Steve) Kaple of Florida; 2 granddaughters; 2...

Nancy A. Matteson    COLUMBUS GROVE – Nancy A. Matteson, 54, of Columbus Grove died 4:12 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  She was born November 15, 1966 in Lima to John and Shirley A. (Worline) Davidson.  Her father, and her step-father, James Meyer are both deceased.    She is survived by her mother: Shirley A. Meyer of Columbus Grove; two children:  Aaron Matteson and Zachary Cantrell both...

Emerson Riter    COLUMBUS GROVE - Emerson Riter, 94 passed away on August 22, 2020 at Van Crest in Holgate Ohio. He was freed of his earthly trials to be united with his Lord and Savior.    Emerson Riter was born in Findlay Ohio at the old homestead. He was born to Stanley Riter and Anna (Sampson) Riter on June the 6th, 1926. Emerson attended Arcadia Ohio schools his whole 12 years. After which he joined the Army on March 6, 1945,...

Amy Marie (Agner) Nienberg    OTTAWA – Amy Marie (Agner) Nienberg, 63, of Ottawa died 11:18 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2020 at her residence.  She was born April 17, 1957 in Lima to Robert and Mil (Hermiller) Agner.  Her father is deceased and her mother survives in Ottawa.  She grew up on Agner's Acres horse farm in Ottawa with seven siblings in what she described as one of the best families ever.  Amy, her family members, and many friends have fond...

Ronald R. Korte    COLUMBUS GROVE - Ronald R. Korte, 76, of Columbus Grove died 5:07 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora.  He was born November 10, 1943 to the late Raymond J. and Marie P. (Bockrath) Korte.     Ron married Barbara Barkimer on April 4, 1964, they later divorced.  To that marriage were born two sons and a daughter, Bradley (Paula) Korte, Eric Korte and Jan (Wayne) Eversole.    Ron married the former...

William T. VanDemark    CINCINNATI – William T. VanDemark, 87, of Cincinnati and formerly of Columbus Grove died at 5:43 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at The Christ Hospital Health Network.  He was born January 3, 1933 in Columbus Grove to the late David and Alma (Basinger) VanDemark.     He is survived by 4 sons:  Gregory Alan VanDemark of Cincinnati, Timothy Jay (Vikki) VanDemark of Cincinnati, Grant Lee (Kelly) VanDemark of Trenton, and...

Simone Marie Palmer     COLUMBUS GROVE - Simone Marie Palmer, 91, of Columbus Grove died 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice, Defiance.  She was born September 21, 1928 in Antwerp, Belgium to the late Alois and Olga (Schopfer) Van Orshaegen.  On June 15, 1946, she married Lewis Palmer who died October 15, 2015.    Simone is survived by 2 children:  Lewis Palmer of Continental and Linda (Joseph) Yenser...

OTTAWA – David N. Maas, 66, of Ottawa, lost his battle with cancer at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, at his residence while surrounded by members of his family. He was born February 21, 1953, in Lima to Norbert and Jeannette (Maag) Maas. His father is deceased and his stepfather and mother, Bob and Jeanette Busack, survive in Ottawa. On September 29, 1973, he married Alice Meyer who survives in Ottawa. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage together. Survivors also include his 3...

COLUMBUS GROVE - Dolores "Dolly" M. Blankemeyer, 87 of Columbus Grove died at 10:05 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2020 at The Meadows of Kalida.     She was born February 1, 1932 in Ottoville to the late Leonard and Verena (Brinkman) Martin.  On January 12, 1954, she married Daniel E. Blankemeyer who died December 19, 2012.    Survivors include 5 children, Don (Ruth) Blankemeyer of Ottawa, John (Anna Mae) Blankemeyer of Ottawa, Dave (Julie...