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DUPONT - Carolyn L. States, 79, of Dupont, passed away at 6:18 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born on August 12, 1943, in Dupont to the late Paul and Lavern (Bidlack) Hanefeld. On April 14, 1962, she married Theodore James "Ted" States. He survives in Dupont. Other survivors include two children: James (Kathryn) States and Tamara States, both of Dupont; two grandchildren: Brian C. Thacker and Nicholas (Haley Spangler) States; and one great-grandchild, Elainie J. States. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lottie (Paul) Carder. Carolyn retired from Campbell Soup, Napoleon. She was a member of Dupont Church of God. She...

Richard W. Nickols, Jr. PAULDING - Richard W. Nickols, Jr., 63, of Paulding, died 1:54 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on November 29, 1958 in Paulding to Richard and Janis (Marihugh) Nickols. On December 5, 1992, he married Joan Overbaugh. She survives in Paulding. Other survivors include four children: Kathy (Josh Clementz) Eutsler of Cloverdale, Jeromy (Jodi) Nickols of Van wert, Sarah (Logan) Englehart of Antwerp and Sam Nickols of Grover Hill; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and four sisters: Cheryl (Jeff), Lou (Tom), Angela (Keith) and Shannon (Pat). Richard was an engineer for Alliance Automation. He was a member...

Helen Marie Marriott DEFIANCE - Helen Marie Marriott, 99, Defiance, formerly of Continental, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 1:28 pm at GlennPark, Defiance Ohio. She was born June 15, 1923, in Perry Township, Putnam County to Clyde Castle and Edna Caroline (Halbgewoks) Carder. She attended the Palestine one room school and later graduated from Continental Palmer High School in 1941. Her working years were spent working for the Continental Bank, retiring as assistant cashier in 1988. On March 5, 1952, she was united in marriage to Lewis Frederick 'Mike' Marriott. After Mike's retirement they were able to enjoy fishing, camping, and spending some time in Florida. After...

Dennis J. Nadler MILLER CITY - Dennis J. Nadler, 62, of Miller City, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 24, 1959, in Defiance to the late Richard and Esther (Vogt) Nadler. Dennis is survived by two children: Angela Nadler of St. Petersburg, FL., and Robert (Victoria) Nadler of Pickerington; five sisters: Roselyn (Charles) Kistler of Powell, Mary Perkins of Weatherford, TX., Shirley (James) Mank of Dublin, Judy Nadler of Ottawa, Patricia (Mike) McFarland of Defiance; and a brother: John Nadler of Findlay. He is preceded in death by a brother, Robert John Nadler, and a brother-in-law, Lee Perkins. Dennis was a farmer and a truck driver. He was a...

Janet L. Schroeder OTTAWA - Janet L. Schroeder, 83, of Ottawa, passed away 7:18 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. She was born July 3, 1939 in Hamler to the late Florian and Emma (Dunzer) Schortgen. On April 12, 1958, she married John A. Schroeder, who preceded her in death on November 30, 2021. Survivors include three children: Denise Balbaugh of Ottawa, Donna (Gary) Wyland-Grillo of Powell and Duwayne (Linda) Schroeder of Spencerville, IN; seven grandchildren: Amanda (Mike) Bogardus, Jared Balbaugh, Justine (Kyle) Warnimont, Laina (Josh) Klingler, Lauren Atha Skinner, Katie Schroeder and Johnathon Schroeder; eight great-grandchildren: Bethany...

Mary Jane Brubaker HAMLER - Mary Jane Brubaker, 87, of Hamler, passed away 5:15 p.m., Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Vancrest of Holgate, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 6, 1934 in Leipsic to the late Edwin and Emma (Barlage) Ellerbrock. On October 17, 1953, she married Francis G. Brubaker, who preceded her in death on March 21, 2015. Survivors include 9 children: Steve (Connie) Brubaker of Geneva, Christine (Jack) Everson of Chillicothe, Janet (Jay) Lemley of Napoleon, Gary Brubaker of Napoleon, Michael Brubaker of Napoleon, Roger (Sue) Brubaker of Defiance, Kevin (Mary Ann) Brubaker of Hamler, Tim (Laura) Brubaker of Bowling Green and Lisa (Jim Van de Bussche)...

Jane P. Dillinger LEIPSIC - Jane P. Dillinger, 55, of Leipsic, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 9, 1967, in Findlay to James Dillinger, Sr. and Lilly Combs. Her father survives in Leipsic and her mother preceded her in death. She married Daniel Macias, who also preceded her in death. Other survivors include three children: Brittney Macias of Kenton, Brock (Erica Martin) Macias of Defiance and Bianca Macias of Leipsic; seven grandchildren: Daniel, Autiana, Roman, Brantley, Guillermo, Mason and Benny; fianc?, Jeff Schwab of New Bavaria; four siblings: James (Marcia) McCoy of Hamilton, Susan (Doyle) Niese of Leipsic, Michael (Shelly)...

Steven "Grover" Grove OAKWOOD - Steven "Grover" Grove, 62, of Oakwood, went home to be with the Lord at 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2022, at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. He was born September 10, 1959, in Defiance to the late Edmund and Dorothy (Moser) Grove. On June 25, 1988, he married Debbie Thomas, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Hillary (Louis Wannemacher) Grove of Cecil; a stepdaughter, Jodi (James) Lucas of North Carolina; 2 sisters, Debra (Bruce) Miller of Oakwood and Jane (Kip) Gochenour of Paulding; and 5 grandchildren: Xavier Lucas of Oakwood, Cheyanne Lucas of Paulding, Liberty and Cadance Lucas of North Carolina and Steven's buddy,...

Deloris I. Wilson CONTINENTAL - Deloris I. Wilson, 90, of Continental, died 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. She was born September 15, 1931, in Monroe Township, Putnam County Ohio to the late Carl and Nora (Hampshire) Williams. On January 12, 1952, she married Earl L. Wilson, who preceded her in death on November 26, 1989. She is survived by 3 children: Gary (Joan) Wilson of Continental, Kevin (Cindy) Wilson of Ottawa and Mark (Tiffany) Wilson of Continental; 2 sisters: Donna Lee (John) Leatherman of Oakwood and Shirley Ernsberger of North Baltimore; 7 grandchildren: Nick (Katie) Wilson, Bethany (James) Cotner, Robin...

Dennis Keezer DEFIANCE - Dennis Keezer, 64, of Defiance, passed away at 6:22 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo. He was born on April 3, 1958, in Defiance to the late Rex and Lucille (Theis) Keezer. Survivors include four siblings: Nancy Keezer of Napoleon, Jerry Keezer of Defiance, Paul Keezer of Antwerp and Marie Balbaugh of Oakwood. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Jones. Dennis was a self-employed body shop worker and a member of the Ohio Deaf School. A graveside service will begin 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Sherman Cemetery, Charloe. Arrangements are under the direction of HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME,...

Tony Schindler PAULDING - Tony Schindler, 56, of Paulding passed away at 11:12 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Parkview North Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN surrounded by his friends and family. He was born on December 2, 1965, in Kingsport, TN to James and Edith (Hendricks) Schindler. His father is deceased, and his mother survives in Defiance. On December 7, 1991, he married Jeanetta Ashbaugh and she survives in Paulding. Other survivors include two children: Cory (Macey) Schindler of Sherwood and Casey (Marcus Butler) Schindler of Defiance; four grandchildren: Sydney, Kaylin, Emilee and Adalynn; and two siblings: Nancy (Scott) Kiessling and Jim (Ruby Borchardt) Schindler, both of...

Leroy "Lee" Moore III OTTAWA - Leroy "Lee" Henry Moore III, Husband and Father, of Ottawa, Ohio, died 4:44 a.m. on July 17, 2022, at the age of 46 following a battle with cancer. Lee was born on August 21, 1975, in Morehead, KY to Leroy and Bonnie (Geckle) Moore. His father is deceased, and his mother survives in Continental. On November 7, 1998, he married Melissa Beemer and she survives in Ottawa. Other survivors include his precious children: Tristan and Rowan Moore, both at home; his brother, Kevin (Tami) Moore of Oakwood; his sister, Brittany (Kyle) Latimer of Lima; four nephews; three nieces; one great nephew and three great nieces. He was also preceded in death by a...

John D. Arms OAKWOOD - John D. Arms, 88, of Oakwood died 11:03 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 4, 1933, in Buchanan County, Virginia to the late John T. and Bonnie (Chester) Arms. On June 21, 1963, he married Linda Scott, who survives. He is also survived by 2 children: Melinda (Jeff) Spangler and John Bradley Arms, both of Oakwood; 2 grandchildren: Tara (Matt) Adams of Cloverdale and Tiffany Spangler of Oakwood; 4 great-grandchildren: Kyra, Karisa and Everett Adams and Emerson Gamble; a sister: Ruby Jenkins of Mount Vernon and a sister-in-law: Linda Arms of Oakwood. John is preceded in death by an infant sister, Cathleen Arms and a...

John A. Boggs CONTINENTAL - John Alanson Boggs, 92, of Continental, died at 11:06 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 16, 1929 in Putnam County to the late Clarence and Florence (Huff) Boggs. He had been married to Mary Faye Gobble. On October 29, 1966, he married Donna Swinehart. She died September 26, 2007. Survivors include four children: Michael Boggs of Summertown, TN, Sandra Boggs Cole of Ethridge, TN, Jonna Boggs of New Bavaria, and Julie (Michael) Valerio of Continental; three stepchildren: John (Laurie) Ball of Spencerville, Robin (Gregg) Sigler of Defiance and James Ball of Defiance; 27 grandchildren; an...

Lucas Stevens OAKWOOD - Lucas Stevens, 30, of Oakwood, died at 9:06 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Paulding County Hospital. He was born November 14, 1991 in Defiance to Brett and Kelly (Stevens) Porter. His father, Brett (Devonna) Porter, survives in Defiance. His mother, Kelly (Shawn) Kruse, survives in Oakwood. Other survivors include two siblings: Dakota Porter and Delaney Porter, both of Oakwood; maternal grandparents: Robert (Kathy) Stevens of Oakwood; and a paternal grandmother, Linda Nelson of Hillsboro. Lucas worked for Foundations Behavioral Health Services, Paulding. Funeral service will begin 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Oakwood...

Marjorie Ann (Schwarzman) Fisher CONTINENTAL - Marjorie Ann (Schwarzman) Fisher, 90, of Continental, passed away 8:47 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born April 11, 1932 in Dayton to the late Joseph "Joe" and Leona (Schmackers) Schwarzman. On October 19, 1950, she married Veran K. Fisher and he preceded her in death on June 9, 1976. Survivors include four children: Michael V. (Connie) Fisher of Continental, MaryAnn (Randall) Williams of Jerry City, James K. (Cathy) Fisher of Mansfield and Patricia (Gerald) Tegenkamp of Continental; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; a sister: Mary Coletta (Schwarzman) Franks of...

Gary L. Lloyd DEFIANCE - Gary L. Lloyd, 63, of Defiance, died at 11:21 a.m., Monday, May 30, 2022, at his residence. He was born August 22, 1958, in Defiance to the late Gaylon and Mabel (Jacques) Lloyd. On July 16, 1977, he married Monica Weible and she survives in Defiance. Other survivors include a son, Steve (Jill) Lloyd of Continental; two grandchildren: Amya and Owen Lloyd; and two siblings: Wanda Schwader and Dar (Darlene) Lloyd, both of Defiance. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Chiow. Gary was self-employed and owned G.L. Lloyd Earth Moving Company. He was a member of the Continental Conservation Club and Sons of the American Legion, Continental. He...

Joanna Lee "Jodi" Peck DEFIANCE - Joanna Lee "Jodi" Peck, 54, of Defiance, died 12:57 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 2022, at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1968, in Defiance to Arden and Sharon (Bennett) Peck, and they survive in Defiance. Other survivors include a brother, Jamison "Jamey" (Melissa) Peck of Defiance; two nieces: Edreanne Paige Peck and Kendal Raylee Peck, both of Defiance; two aunts; three great-aunts; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Gene and Wanda Bennett; paternal grandparents: Emerson and Esther Peck; and a cousin, Bradley Dangler. Jodi attended both the University of Akron and Defiance...

John Randell Harp OAKWOOD - John Randell Harp of Oakwood, OH passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the age of 87. After several weeks of declining health, John died peacefully with family by his side. He was born in Payne, Ohio on April 2, 1935, to Homer Gleason Harp and Rae Louise Randell Harp. The oldest of three, he had two sisters: Ann Louise DeRossett and Jeanette M. Shock. He helped out on his family's small farm and worked any odd jobs he could find starting at an early age. His work ethic and desire to take care of his family led to him enlisting in the Army. He was stationed in Fort Knox, KY until August 2, 1962. He married Juanita Mae Masters, May 10, 1961. They were...

Walter Edward Carnahan OAKWOOD - Walter Edward Carnahan, 83, of Oakwood died 11:20 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Meadows of Kalida. He was born November 3, 1938, in Oakwood to the late Allen and Edna (Williams) Carnahan. On November 16, 1957, he married Ellen Bidlack, who survives in Oakwood. Also surviving are six children: Ed (Pam) Carnahan of Sherwood, Carmen Schafer of McComb, Bryan (Brenda) Carnahan of Grover Hill, Stacey (Teresa) Carnahan of Anderson, IN, Nathan (Angela) Carnahan of Van Wert and Glenn (LeAnn) Carnahan of Defiance; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three stepsisters: Jacquelyn Burnham of Michigan, Sandra Bosco...

Chester W. Thomas OAKWOOD - Chester W. Thomas, 87 of Oakwood, went to be with the Lord at 2:05 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Vancrest of Payne. He was born August 2, 1934, in Paulding County, to the late Wesley and Rebecca (Matson) Thomas and a stepmother, the late Alma "Nell" (Johnson) Thomas. On June 12, 1954, he married Lois Grunden, who preceded him in death on July 22, 2020. Chester is survived by three children: Debbie (Steve) Grove of Oakwood, David (Karen) Thomas of Payne, and Rebecca "Becky" (Jed) Hoisington of Wren; nine grandchildren: Jodi Lucas of North Carolina, Hillary Grove of Oakwood, Niccole Muntzinger of Van Wert, Benjamin Thomas of Payne, Samuel Thomas of Cecil,...