Obituaries
Byrn Derek Henry
Feb 16, 2025
Byrn Derek Henry, 64, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Derek was born on April 12, 1960, in San Diego, California to Edgar Thomas Henry and Mazie I. Freeman. On June 25, 2005, he married Deborah (Bechtel) Henry, who survives in Wapakoneta.
Derek worked at Channel 44 since 2004. He received his bachelor’s from Arkansas...
Kenneth Christman
Feb 14, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Dwight Christman, 63, of Lima, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on July 23, 1961 in Van Wert to the late Nicholas L. and Lois M. {Hammons} Christman.
Ken worked for Commercial Painting Inc. He is survived by his brothers: Paul (Vicki) Christman of Lima and Jeffrey “Jeff” (Cris) Christman...
Bob D. Snider
Feb 13, 2025
Bob D. Snider, 93, passed away at 12:26 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Wyngate Senior Living Community in Lima, Ohio.
Bob was born on July 20, 1931, in Lima, Ohio to the late Dwaine and Mary (Verhoff) Snider. On June 30, 1995, Bob married his loving wife, Carolyn V. Snider, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded...
Janet M. Maxwell
Feb 13, 2025
Janet M. Maxwell, 87, passed away at 2:49 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Lost Creek Care Center.
Janet was born on April 5, 1937, in Paulding County, Ohio, to Clifford and Margerie (Bartels) Kent. On November 24, 1962, she married Irwin Maxwell, who preceded her in death on October 21, 2020.
Janet graduated from Blue Creek High School in Haviland,...
Mary Ann Wheeler
Feb 11, 2025
Mary Ann Wheeler, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Mary Ann was born on April 30, 1941, in Crestline, Ohio to August Martin and Elizabeth Louise (Batory) Ermi. On August 26, 1961, she married Murrell Lee Wheeler, who survives in Lima. Along with her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Anita (Wheeler)...
John J. Fitzgerald
Feb 9, 2025
John J. Fitzgerald, 85, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Springs of Lima. He was born on October 6, 1939, in Chicago, IL to the late John and Nellie {Markus} Fitzgerald.
On February 6, 1965, he married Connie Emehiser, who preceded him in death in 2017. John served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years during...
Lynda McCoy
Feb 8, 2025
Lynda Kay McCoy, 78, passed away at 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health Center.
Lynda was born on November 21, 1946, in Lima, Ohio to Thomas and Alice Hunt. On October 5, 1968, she married Thomas A. McCoy, who preceded her in death on September 14, 2012.
Lynda was the head of housekeeping at Lima Memorial Hospital....
Mildred R. Luquette
Feb 8, 2025
Mildred Roberta Luquette, 100, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Mildred was born on August 23, 1924, in Mulberry, Kansas, to Robert & Archie (Sullivan) McIlwrath. On October 26, 1946, she married Louis N. Luquette Jr., who preceded her in death in June 15, 1977.
Mildred retired from Kmart. She was a member...
Jackson "Jack" W. Burklo
Feb 8, 2025
Jackson “Jack” W. Burklo, 87, passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home.
Jack was born on April 4, 1937, in Sidney, Ohio, to Thomas Burklo and Velma (Hay) Miller. On June 7, 1960, he married Martha Lou (Nolan) Burklo, who preceded him in death on May 12, 2018.
Jack retired from Lima Correctional Center, where he...
Bill Henry Miracle
Feb 6, 2025
Bill Henry Miracle, 76, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home.
Bill was born on March 16, 1948, in Pineville, Kentucky, to Sarah L. (Vaughn) and Douglas Miracle. On October 22, 1966, he married Gail (Stamper) Miracle, who survives in Lima.
Bill retired from Lima Concrete and Burial Vaults. He enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing. He...
Evelyn Bowers
Feb 5, 2025
Evelyn Bowers, 75, passed away at 6:58 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Evelyn was born on October 21, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to Raymond Ball and Evelyn (Dunahay) Ball. She married Joe Bowers, who preceded her in death on March 11, 2021.
Evelyn worked at Memorial Park Cemetery.
She is survived by her children: Melissa (Mike) Lane,...
Thomas Roger Johnston
Feb 4, 2025
Thomas Roger Johnston, 60, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Thomas was born on September 4, 1964, in Decatur, Indiana. His parents Roger Charles and Wilma Jeanne (Nichols) Johnston, preceded him in death. On May 3, 1997, he married Stephanie (Jarman) Johnston, who survives in Lima.
Thomas was a mechanic at Allen County...
Julia A. (Finn) Desenberg
Feb 1, 2025
Julia A. (Finn) Desenberg, 65, of Lima, Ohio and formerly of Lebanon, Ohio. Passed away on February 1, 2025, at Lima Convalescent Nursing Home.
Julia was born on July 28, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio to George and Dorothy (Nomina) Finn.
Julia graduated from Lebanon High School in 1977 and Mount Saint Joseph University School of Nursing in 1982. She worked for...
Greg Allen Carder
Jan 30, 2025
Greg Allen Carder, 52, passed away at 7:13 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.
Greg was born on December 30, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert and Gail (Reeves) Carder.
Greg served in both the Navy and the Army, and was a member of Lima VFW Post #1270. He worked as a grill...
M. Jane Ketchum
Jan 30, 2025
Marcella “Jane” Ketchum, 75, left her earthly body for her forever home at 5:32 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima, after a brief illness.
Jane was born on August 28, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Thelma (Dysert) Pratt who preceded her in death. On April 26, 1969, she married Michael Kenneth Ketchum,...
Shirley A. McLaughlin
Jan 29, 2025
Shirley A. McLaughlin, 89, passed away at 11:22 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at The Springs of Lima.
Shirley was born on May 20, 1935, in Fostoria, Ohio, to the late William and Dortha (Grant) Painter. On March 20, 1954, she married the love of her life, William F. McLaughlin, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2022, after...
Jeffrey Radebaugh
Jan 26, 2025
Jeffrey Radebaugh, 58, passed away on January 26, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center after a long and courageous fight with cancer.
Jeff was born on June 16, 1966, in Lima, Ohio to Charles and Carol (Sheeley) Radebaugh.
Jeff was a 1984 graduate of Elida High School. He then graduated from Ohio State University with an Elementary Education degree. Jeff...
Jennifer Michelle Frail
Jan 26, 2025
Jennifer Frail, 40, of Lima, Ohio, passed peacefully on January 26, surrounded by family. A beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend. Jen will forever be remembered by her warm smile and caring heart.
Born February 9, 1984, in Lima, to Kim Evans. Jen was deeply rooted in her faith and will always be remembered for her love of the...
Eric M. Rex
Jan 21, 2025
Eric M. Rex, 45, passed away at 9:02 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. Eric was born on September 22, 1979, in Lima, Ohio, to James Michael and Mary Colleen (Hershberger) Rex.
Eric worked as an upholsterer at Rex Seat Covers. He enjoyed gaming, fishing, Columbus Blue Jacket hockey, and traveling and adventuring with his family....
Audrey M. Dodge
Jan 21, 2025
Audrey M. Dodge, 100, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Primrose Retirement Community, Lima, Ohio.
She was born October 9, 1924, in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Merlin L. and Flora (Musselman) Winegardner. On September 23, 1944, she married Roger O. Dodge who preceded her in death.
Audrey graduated from McGuffey High School in 1942. She was employed at Lima...
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