Obituaries

Dec 15, 2020

David Leroy Buchanan, 74, passed away at 10:46 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio.

David was born on November 3, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Roy E. and Charline M. (Rehn) Buchanan.  In 1972, he married Karleen (Kohli) Buchanan, who survives in Findlay.

David was a...

Dec 12, 2020

Roger Ellison Courtney, 82, passed away at 6:23 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital with his wife and son at his bedside.

Roger was born on October 23, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Claude and Anna Mae (Webb) Courtney.  On February 9, 1958 he married Sondra Jean “Soni” (Walti) Courtney (married...

Dec 12, 2020

Blanch L. Twining

78, died at 12:45 AM on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, Ohio.

Blanch was born on September 7, 1942, in Columbus Grove, Ohio, to the late Albert  Howell  and Eva  (Barsell) Howell.  On July 1, 1961, she married Loren Allen Twining who preceded her...

Dec 11, 2020

Billie (Colley) Miller, 60, passed away at 6:21 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2020, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.  Billie was born on June 6, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, to Larry Colley and Roseann (Tullis) Freytag who survive in Lima.

Billie was a former member of Abate 3 M.C.  She was involved in many runs for Toys-for-Tots and...

Dec 9, 2020

Sharon Taylor, 77, passed away at 5:55 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living.

Sharon was born on May 8, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John and Helen (Walters) Hogan.  On May 2, 1969, she married Fred Emerson Taylor, who preceded her in death on June 8, 2007.

Sharon...

Dec 8, 2020

Karen “Sue” Holmes, 75 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her home in Lima.

Karen was born October 18, 1945 in Sidney, Ohio.  On December 12, 1964 she was united in marriage to Robert Holmes who survives in Lima, Ohio.

Karen was a member of Elida Immanuel...

Dec 7, 2020

DATELINE:  Mequon, WI

Louise F. Hunt died December 7, 2020 at Newcastle Place Highlands Health Center in Mequon, WI.

Born in 1927 in Dayton, Ohio she was the daughter of Leo and Frances Sonderman.  Her father was a talented blacksmith, metal artist, and farmer and her mother was a hard working farm wife, excellent cook,...

Dec 7, 2020

June L. Mantooth

102, died at 11:32 AM on Monday, December 7, 2020, at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

June was born on September 8, 1918, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, to the late Joe Clark  and Agnes Grenate.

June was a homemaker. She had worked at the Kirwan...

Dec 7, 2020

Karen K. Nims

76, died at 7:55 PM on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Vancrest Nursing Home, Ada, Ohio.

Karen K. was born on  December 8, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late  Wayne  Prine  and Virginia  (Wagner) Prine.  On March 4, 1963, she married Daniel John Nims he preceded her in death...

Dec 7, 2020

John "Jack" Louis Hammill, 73, died at 9:23 AM on Monday, December 7, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

John was born on June 8, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John and Luella  (Moenter) Hammill.

He was Mr. Bowling of Lima, writing the bowling column for the Lima News for 22...

Dec 5, 2020

Matthew Stumpp, 47, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Matthew was born on December 31, 1972, in Lima, Ohio to David and Mary {Neuman} Stumpp, who survive in Lima. On October 31, 2008, he married Linda Edwards-McNett who survives in Lima. They were each other’s best friends and...

Dec 5, 2020

Karen Elmquist, 77, was released from this world to live with her Lord and Savior at 12:12 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living.

Karen was born on February 11, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Howard French “Bucky” Chapman Jr. and Ilo Gray.  On September 22, 1962, she married Edward J....

Dec 4, 2020

Joann Carol Monfort, 82, passed away at 5:50 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020, at Promedica Toledo Hospital.  Joann was born on September 9, 1938, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late William Harry Sr. and Winnifred Ora (Baughman) Monfort.

Joann worked as a registered surgical nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She loved her dogs: Bella, Boomer,...

Dec 4, 2020

Rosaline “Roz” L. Koogler, 75, passed away at 1:59 a.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Rosaline was born on October 2, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John W. and Clara Elizabeth (Webb) Butcher.  On December 29, 1963, she married Kenneth Koogler, who survives in Lima.

Rosaline...

Dec 3, 2020

Betty Jane Meeks, 98, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Amherst Manor Nursing Home, Amherst, Ohio.

Betty was born on December 23, 1921, in Auglaize County, Ohio to the late Russell Louis and Helen Marie (Davis) Rhoades.  On January 24. 1942, she married Edward M. “Ed” Meeks Jr. who preceded her in...

Dec 3, 2020

Benjamin “Benny” L. Goodwin, 72, passed away at 1:40 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

Benjamin was born on May 12, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to Roy C. and Ruth V. (Shivley) Goodwin.  On July 26, 1973, he married Sara “Sally” (Ford) Goodwin, who survives in Lima.

Benjamin liked to...

Dec 2, 2020

Marylou  E. Wells, 89, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Vancrest of Delphos.

Marylou was born on January 14, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Gladys (Barnum) Stombaugh.  She was married to ­­­­­­­­­­­her first husband, Billie Hunt; her second husband, James F. Losey; and her third husband, Edwin C....

Nov 28, 2020

Kathryn Wetzel, 66, passed away after a short battle with cancer at 9:07 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH.

Kathryn was born on December 4, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Alfred and Mary (Hotz) Mitchell.  On May 14, 1977 she married John F. Wetzel III, who survives in...

Nov 28, 2020

Barbara Anne Shinabery, 90, of Bluffton, Ohio, passed away in Lima on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.

Barbara was born on July 20, 1930, in Lima to Clinton Gerald and Florence (Leasure) Wright. She was a published poet and accomplished pianist, and earned the money to buy her first piano by working at Meadow Gold.

After...

Nov 28, 2020

Paul Nickles, 79, passed away at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on September 23, 1941, in Mousie, Kentucky, to the late Hubert and Lucy (Wicker) Nickles.  On May 6, 1963, he married Elouise Waddles who survives in Lima with their dog, Ziggy,...