Ivah B. Lothamer, 90, Paulding, died Saturday, February 13, 2021. She was born May 11, 1930, in Cecil, daughter of the late Gleason and Pearl (Griggs) Woodring. She was a 1948 graduate of Paulding High School. On June 19, 1948, she married Wayne F. Lothamer, who preceded her in death on September 18, 2010. She was employed by the Paulding County Schools and Paulding County Health Department for a total of 30 years. Ivah was employed by Defiance College as financial aid assistance officer admissions secretary. She was a member of the Divine Mercy Catholic Parish and the Altar Rosary Society. She was also a member of Paulding County Board of Elections and Paulding VFW Post 587...

CECIL: John W. Colley Jr., age 60 died Friday, February 12, 2021 at CHP Hospice, Defiance. He was born December 12, 1960 in Paulding, son of Mary Lou (Helle) and the late John W. "Jack" Colley. On November 28, 1980 he married Wave Jean Hill who preceded him in death on July 12, 2010. He retired in 2011 from Paulding County Highway Department as a supervisor. He was an OSU fan and was a blacksmith. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Colley; fianc?e, Christine Vance; three daughters, Jaclyn (Brian) Stuckey, Samantha (Jeff Hitzeman) Colley, Kelly Colley, Samantha Vance, Thomas Vance, and Dennis (Erica) Vance; grandchildren: Kolton, Jayde, Deacon, Brayton, Cohen, Aeylah; and a sister...

DEFIANCE: Susan Aldred, age 65, died Friday, February 5, 2021 . She is survived by 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She is preceded in death by parents, I.H. "Jake" and Leona Aldred, 4 sisters and 2 brothers, Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. Visitation will be Thursday from 12 Noon until time of services. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church or to the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com

Larry W. Mullins age 58 died Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born October 31, 1962 in Brockport, NY, son of the late Donna Thacker and Lincoln Mullins. He was an amateur trap shooter and enjoyed hunting. He loved his family and spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Catherine (Scott); sons, Larry Jr. (Heather Binkley), Christopher (Sarah Gile), and Gregory (Tabitha Binkley); brother, Michael; sisters, Melissa McGrath and Lisa Whetzal; many grandchildren; and his best friend Sonny. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Theresa and brother, Roy. Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday, February 2 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. He will be...

Ida Mae Mielke age 94 died Monday, January 18, 2021. She was born May 29, 1926 in Allen County, Indiana, daughter of the late Ellsworth and Edith (Barnhart) Rhodes. On July 6, 1946 she married Walter J. Mielke who preceded her in death on April 4, 1990. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Lady's Aid of St. John Lutheran Church. She retired in 1968 from the Paulding County Hospital as a nurse and worked alongside her husband on the family farm. She was an artist and painted ceramics. She was a volunteer for PASS (the former Cripple Children Society of Paulding County). She loved children and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children: David (Deborah)...