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12/21/2025

James Q. 'Jim' McKowen

Ft. Jennings- James Quin “Jim” McKowen age 94, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at The Springs of Lima.

He was born August 2, 1931 in Lima to Raymond McKowan and Olivia (Jettinghoff) McKowen, who both preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by Marjorie (Kennedy) McKowen, his mother who raised him since he was 4 years old. On April 18, 1970 he married Lois Berelsman, who preceded him in death on February 4, 2017.

He is survived by his brother, Michael (Barbara) McKowen of Lima; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Shirley Berelsman and John (Phyllis) VonSosson.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Bob (Betty) McKowen, Dan (Audry) McKowen and Tim (Nancy) McKowen.

Jim was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in Germany. He had taught school in the Ft. Jennings school district. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, a life member of the Delphos K of C Council #1362 which was named after his father Ray. Jim was an avid golfer and card player. He was the heads ground keeper at Delphos Country Club in his retirement and then took care of the grounds for the St. Joseph Church.

A Funeral Mass will begin 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Ron Schock, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, with Military Graveside Rites.

Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the church prior to mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Weber Funeral Home, Delphos, was trusted with the services for Jim.

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12/19/2025

David M. 'Bubba' Hoersten

DELPHOS

David M. ‘Bubba’ Hoersten, age 64, of Delphos passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at VanCrest of Delphos.

He was born September 24, 1961 in Lima to Harry and Velma(Kill) Hoersten who preceded him in death.

Bubba is survived by two sisters, Margie(Douglas) McNeal of Delphos and Janet Swift of Spencerville, a brother Larry(Patricia) Hoersten of Delphos. He is also survived by three nephews and a niece and eight great nephews and two great nieces.

He was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Merschman and his brother in law Michael Swift.

Bubba was a 1981 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School. He was a member of the Delphos Eagles 471. He had worked at RTH Processing and enjoyed helping his neighbors with their farming.

It was his wish to be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Weber Funeral Home was entrusted to take care of Bubba’s arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net

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12/10/2025

Mary Lou Gerdeman

Mary Lou Gerdeman, 93, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday December 10, 2025, at the Meadows of Delphos., surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 31, 1932 in Ottoville to the late Frank and Catherine (Bensman) Hohlbein. On May 15, 1954 she was united in marriage to her best friend Richard (Rich) Gerdeman. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2015.

Mary Lou is survived by three children, sons Rick (Sandy) Gerdeman of St. Marys, and Larry Gerdeman of Delphos; daughter Lynn (Dave) McCray of Lima; three grandchildren Amy (Andrew) Messieha of Houston, TX., Abby (David) Jerome of Carey NC. , and Katie (Alex) McCray Jofriet of Durham NC; three great grandchildren, Adyson Messieha, Alaina Messieha, Casey Jerome with one more due in February; daughter-in-law Linda Gerdeman of Lima; three brothers, Richard Hohlbein of Lima, Jerry (Angie) Hohlbein and Don (Janice) Hohlbein of Ottoville; sister-in-law Lois (Ken) Blankemeyer of Delphos and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert (Wanda) Hohlbein; four sisters, Alice (Virgil) Meyer, Rita Mae (Melvin) Pohlman, Valita (Paul) Lammers, Delores (Carl) Hemker; two infant siblings Carl and Carol Hohlbein; sister-in-laws Dorothy and Sue Hohlbein.

Mary Lou was a graduate of Ottoville High School and a homemaker. She retired from Drapery Stitch then volunteered at St. Rita’s Medical center for 18 years and then the Delphos Interfaith Thrift Shop. She was a faithful member of St. John’s Catholic Church. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She had an extremely close relationship with her grandchildren with whom she enjoyed playing cards and board games, watching their sports events and dance recitals, baking, cooking, doing crafts, vacations and sleepovers. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was very proud of her family.

A special thank you to the staff of The Meadows of Delphos for their love, care and compassion. as well as Mercy Health Hospice.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Parish Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net

Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

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12/05/2025

Teresa Ann Burnett

DELPHOS – Teresa Ann Burnett, age 84, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Springs of Lima.

She was born September 1, 1941 in Lima to Robert and Marcella ‘Sally’ (Ebbeskotte) Kaverman who both preceded her in death. On February 4, 1961 she married John A. Burnett who survives.

Teresa is also survived by sons; Dave and Ruth (Stose) Burnett, St. Mary’s Ohio, Matt Burnett, Virginia Beach, Virgina, daughters; Sue (Steve) Jettinghoff, Delphos, Ohio, former foreign exchange student Lorie (Guillermain), Lieutenant Major Colonel Michel Perrodon of France, grandchildren; Michelle (Amy Mellet) Burnett, Amanda (Scott) Maas, Zach (Emily) Burnett, Kaiti (Nick) Wolford, Kylla Myers, (Wyatt) Blockberger, Andrew (Lena) Reed of Springfield, Missouri, great-grandchildren; Damion, Izzy and Aiden Maas, Paisley Wolford, brother; Jim R. (Darlene) Kaverman, Convoy, Ohio, nieces; Andi (Drew) Wertenberger, Delphos, Ohio, Briley and Zane Wertenberger, Delphos, Oh., Ginny (Tim) Hudson, Lake City, Florida, great niece and nephew; Lydia Kaverman, Korben Kaverman South Charleston, Oh., nephews; J.R. (Angie) Kaverman, South Charleston, Oh., Mike (Christa) Kroeger, Delphos, Oh., great nieces and nephews; Melaina, Maddox and Mason Kroeger.

She was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Marcella “Sally” (Ebbeskotte) Kaverman; in laws; Joe and Pearl (Merricle) Burnett, grandson; Spencer Jettinghoff, granddaughter; Alexandria Jettinghoff, sister-in-law; Darlene (Gunsett) Kaverman, brothers-in-law; Joe Jr. and Jim Burnett, sister-in-law; Judy (Burnett) Kroeger.

Teresa was a 1959 graduate of Delphos St. John’s High School. She was in charge of costumes for the Senior Class Play at Delphos St. John’s starting in 1982 till the end of the 1990’s. She had worked at K-mart (Lima), Jauman Insurance, Murphys and babysat many children while in grade school and high school. She helped run her father in law’s business, Equity Dairy Store (Delphos), along with her brother-in-law Jim. Teresa and John were the original owners of The Short Stop in Delphos, also owning the Van Wert Short Stop. She had also worked at the Town House Drive Thru. She was a den-mother for Cub Scouts and assistant gymnastic coach at Delphos St. John’s with her daughter, Sue. She volunteered at the Interfaith Thrift Shop. She volunteered at the Church Fair, was an extra ordinary Distributor of Holy Communion for over 20 years, she was a lifetime member of the St. John’s Evangelist Church.

Teresa’s hobbies were spending as much time as she could with family especially her grand and great-grandchildren, cooking AMAZING Holiday meals for her family, throwing the best block parties when she lived on Cass Street for 40+ years, having coffee at McDonalds with her friends, having lunch with her former classmates, hosting “social gatherings” at her house when her kids were in high school and serving her specialty drink she called “Goldfish”, Country Time lemonade and Tang with fresh orange wedges. She loved working in her flower garden and giving others starts and seeds from her flowers. She was known to be the driver taking her kids toilet papering, leafing or paper toweling when they were younger. She loved to do silk flower arranging and wreath decorating that looked flower shop made.

Teresa was a great listener and was always eager to help those in need. She was a great Nurturer till she no longer could be. She was known for her antics and her infectious bursts of laughter! She loved going for drives with John and taking spontaneous vacations, going out to eat, being where ever family was and visiting with neighbors. She was available 24/7 even when she was busy.

Most importantly she was known as “Mom”, “Grandma”, “GMA”, and “Grammy”.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday December 9, 2025 at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. on Monday December 8, 2025 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trilogy Hospice, Make-A-Wish Foundation or St. John’s Parish Foundation.

Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net

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12/05/2025

Brenda Mericle

Delphos

Brenda Mericle, age 87, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born July 29, 1938 to the late George W. and Alma Rebecca(Kovacs) Stephey. On November 11, 1958 she married William R. ‘Bill’ Mericle and he preceded her in death on September 15, 1996.

She is survived by her daughters, Kelly J. Briggs of Delphos and Susan K. Fox of Rockford, her grandchildren; Nolan(Jackie) Mericle, Nicholas ‘Nick’ Mericle, Brelyn(Evan) Thomas, Bristin(Alex) Stewart, Korey Briggs, Kayla(Chad) Braun, Kimber(Jordan) Monnin, Grey Fox, Ryann(Stuart) Morehous. She was blessed with 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Susan Hathaway and brother David Stephey both of Flagler Beach, FL and a sister in law Beverly Carroll of Lima.

Brenda is preceded in death by two daughters, Diana Lynn ‘Dian’ Mericle – Kill, Patricia Ann(Trish) Mericle and her son Robert F. ‘Bob’ Mericle. Her sisters in law, Elaine Hartman and Carol Topp, brothers in law Dr. John Carroll and Tony Topp.

Brenda served in the United States Navy from 1957-1959. She then became a devoted wife and mother to her family. She had worked at the Wal Mart in Van Wert for 25 years. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting, making many afghans for her family and friends. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A funeral service for Brenda will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos, Rev Kevin Hall officiating, burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos. Friends may call on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Weber Funeral Home from 2:00-8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may made the American Cancer Society.

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12/04/2025

Linda L. Meyer

Fort Jennings, OH

Linda L. Meyer, age 77, of Fort Jennings, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at The Meadows of Kalida.

Linda was born December 8, 1947 in Lima to Herman and Marie (Wieging) Meyer and they preceded her in death.

Linda is survived by her brother, Kenneth Meyer of Leesburg, Indiana, and a sister-in-law, Kay Meyer of Fort Jennings. Miss Meyer is also survived by her Godchildren; Alison(Tom) Wallenhorst, Nathan(Lisa) Meyer, Gretchen Meyer and Elizabeth Meyer and her other Nieces and Nephews, Valerie (Duane) Neidert, Michelle (Lowell) Chapman, Kelly (Todd) Cherry, Doug (Heather) Meyer, Cory (Mindy) Meyer, Derek (Alisha) Meyer, Shannon Meyer and numerous great and great great nieces and nephews.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Gerald “Jerry” Meyer, Donald “Doc” Meyer, and sisters-in-law, Carol Meyer and Karen Meyer.

She was the owner/operator of the Meyer’s IGA running it exclusively after her parents passed away for over 60 years; she had been called the “Candy Lady” serving the town’s kids for many generations. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She loved traveling to Holmes County and going to the county fairs to watch her nieces and nephews show their 4H projects and animals. Linda dearly loved her great great nieces and nephews; River, Kane, Palmer, Crew, Holden, Braylon, and Bridger, they meant the world to her.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, Fr. Ron Schock, officiating. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.

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12/01/2025

Elizabeth L. Calvelage

Elizabeth L. ‘Betty’ Calvelage, 83, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 30, 2025 at her home. She was born October 2, 1942 in Ft. Jennings to the late Lawrence and Verena (Suever) Warnecke. On October 6, 1962 she married Robert ‘Bobby’ Calvelage who preceded her in death November 28, 2017.

Betty is survived by a daughter, Nancy Haunhorst of Delphos; five sons, Rick (Jackie) Calvelage of Celina, Bill (Deb) Calvelage of Ft. Jennings, Alan (Elaine) Calvelage of Cloverdale, Rex (Beth) Calvelage of Delphos, and Brad (Sue) Calvelage of Ft. Jennings; 10 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; a brother Kenny Warnecke; and a sister, Eileen Bonifas.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marion Ricker; brothers, Richard Warnecke, Roger Warnecke, Edwin Warnecke, Leander Warnecke and Bill Warnecke; and 2 great-grandchildren.

Betty was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Delphos VFW and Eagles Aerie 471. She loved working in her yard, riding the lawn mower, and the outdoors. She enjoyed reading books, doing puzzles, scratch off lottery tickets, and country music – especially Johnny Cash. Betty and Bob were co-owners of the Knotty Pine. She sold monuments for Woodlawn Monuments and worked at Delphos Food Locker for many years. She was also involved with Calvelage Vault and Excavating. Above all she loved spending time with her family, especially when the grandchildren were playing hooky to play cards and enjoy hot dogs and Snickers with Grandma.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Ron Schock officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will also be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Cemetery or Thomas Edison. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.

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11/25/2025

Nancy Schimmoller

Nancy Schimmoller, 89 of Delphos, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at St. Rita’s. She had been a resident at Springview Legacy in Lima for the past year.

She was born October 24, 1936 in. Auglaize County to Delmar and Lucille (Dickson) Bowersock who both preceded her in death. On February 19, 1955, she married Donald J. Schimmoller who survives in Delphos.

Nancy is survived by her sons, Richard (Joyce) Schimmoller, and Mark “Doc” (Kelly) Schimmoller, both of Delphos; daughters, Beverly Richardson of Reynoldsburg, Diana (Bruce) Feasby of Convoy, Donna Sargent, Brenda (Donnie Campbell) DeVelvis, and Lisa (Bruce) VanMetre, all of Delphos; sisters, Carol (Denny) Lucas, Linda (Denny) Cotterman, Wilma Hilty, all of Wapakoneta, and Virginia Spoltman of Arizona; brothers, Wayne (Marge) Bowersock, and John (Cindy) Bowersock, both of Wapakoneta; sister-in-law, Mary Bowersock; brothers-in-laws, Thomas Schimmoller of Delphos, and Frank (Kathy) Schimmoller of Sudbury, MA; sister-in-law, Virginia Brinkman of Wickenburg, AZ; 19 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Bowersock and Jerry Bowersock; sisters, Judy and her husband James Steinke, Alice Murray, Deb Steinke, and Pat Burke; brothers-in-law, Don Burke, Walter Brinkman; brother-in-law and his wife, James (Sandy) Schimmoller; and 2 granddaughters, Rene Schimmoller and Heather (Feasby) Cramer.

Nancy was a retired nurse’s aide. Don and Nancy worked together in a home improvement business, and custodian of the library. Nancy worked at the family business, Delphos Poultry. She loved traveling to Florida and Arizona, and spending 25 winters in Mission, TX. She enjoyed lawn mowing and tending to her flowers; a w**d never had a chance. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Private burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:45 p.m.; and from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, also at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Springview Legacy Activity Department. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net.

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11/23/2025

Nancy J. Schimmoller

DELPHOS – Nancy Schimmoller, 89 of Delphos, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at St. Rita’s. She had been a resident at Springview Legacy in Lima for the past year.

She was born October 24, 1936 in. Auglaize County to Delmar and Lucille (Dickson) Bowersock who both preceded her in death. On February 19, 1955, she married Donald J. Schimmoller who survives in Delphos.

Nancy is survived by her sons, Richard (Joyce) Schimmoller, and Mark “Doc” (Kelly) Schimmoller, both of Delphos; daughters, Beverly Richardson of Reynoldsburg, Diana (Bruce) Feasby of Convoy, Donna Sargent, Brenda (Donnie Campbell) DeVelvis, and Lisa (Bruce) VanMetre, all of Delphos; sisters, Carol (Denny) Lucas, Linda (Denny) Cotterman, Wilma Hilty, all of Wapakoneta, and Virginia Spoltman of Arizona; brothers, Wayne (Marge) Bowersock, and John (Cindy) Bowersock, both of Wapakoneta; sister-in-law, Mary Bowersock; brothers-in-law, Thomas Schimmoller of Delphos, and Frank (Kathy) Schimmoller of Sudbury, MA; sister-in-law, Virginia Brinkman of Wickenburg, AZ; 19 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Bowersock and Jerry Bowersock; sisters, Judy and her husband James Steinke, Alice Murray, Deb Steinke, and Pat Burke; brothers-in-law, Don Burke, Walter Brinkman; brother-in-law and his wife, James (Sandy) Schimmoller; and 2 granddaughters, Rene Schimmoller and Heather (Feasby) Cramer.

Nancy was a retired nurse’s aide. Don and Nancy worked together in a home improvement business, and custodian of the library. Nancy worked at the family business, Delphos Poultry. She loved traveling to Florida and Arizona, and spending 25 winters in Mission, TX. She enjoyed lawn mowing and tending to her flowers; a w**d never had a chance. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Private burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:45 p.m.; and from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, also at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Springview Legacy Activity Department. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net.

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11/21/2025

Michael G. Wrasman

DELPHOS – Michael Wrasman, age 65, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at VanCrest of Delphos.

He was born November 2, 1960, in Lima, to the late Melvin and Ruth (Wieging) Wrasman.

Mike is survived by a brother, Dan (Margaret) Wrasman of Crown Point, IN; two sisters, Barb (Jeff) Stant of Van Wert, and Elaine Wrasman of Pandora; and nieces and nephews, John, Anne, and Jessica Wrasman, Evan (Whitney) Stant, Aaron (Joey Piazza) Stant, Brayden (Jasi Crawfis) Kreiling and Caleb Kreiling; and his step-mother, Barb Wrasman.

Mike was a 1979 graduate of Delphos St. John’s and St. Leo University. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a faithful and active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

He had been a Sports Reporter for the Van Wert Times Bulletin and the Delphos Herald. He loved all kinds of sports, he was an avid Notre Dame fan, he loved music and reading in his pastime.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Visitation will be Monday, November 24, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and also 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a K of C Rosary will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday evening followed by a Parish Wake at 7:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St John’s Parish Foundation.

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11/17/2025

Father Robert Joseph Kill

Father Robert Joseph Kill, 81, of Landeck, passed away at 3:23 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos.

He was born June 12, 1944 at home in Landeck to Eugene F. and Rosalia B. (Gengler) Kill who both preceded him in death.

Father Kill was a graduate from Pontifical College, Josephinum, Worthington. He was ordained April 3, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio. He had served as pastor at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Bellevue, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Continental, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holgate, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Hamler, St. Michael’s Ridge Catholic Church, Defiance, St. Isidore Catholic Church, Defiance/Sherwood, and St. Barbara Catholic Church, Cloverdale.

He was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. When asked what some of his fondest memories were, outside of his pastoral duties, he recalled the many camping trips he took with his mother and sisters.

He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Sister Mary Thomas OSF (Beatrice Kill) and Sister Marietta OSF (Marilyn Kill).

Father Kill is survived by a close friend and housekeeper for close to 50 years, Anita Bertsch of Delphos.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Landeck. Celebrant Bishop Daniel Thomas will officiate. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19 at St. John the Baptist Church, Landeck, with a prayer vigil at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call for one hour prior to the mass on Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, it was Father Bob’s wishes that memorial contributions be made to any of the churches he served, for masses in his memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Weber Funeral Home, Delphos. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.

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11/11/2025

August H. Plumpe Jr.

August H. ‘Gus’ Plumpe Jr., age 82 of Ft. Jennings passed away Sunday evening, November 9, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born April 2, 1943 in Cloverdale to August H. Plumpe Sr. and Rosemary (Wannemacher) Plumpe, who both preceded him in death. On October 14, 1967 he married Judith A. (Bowers) Plumpe who passed away October 8, 2025.

Gus is survived by his children, son Augie (Crystal) Plumpe of Lima, daughters, Lisa (Dave) Burgei of New Albany Ohio, Gina (Keith) Moorman of Ottoville Ohio and Angie (Dave) Ireton of Ottawa Ohio; and 12 grandchildren, Rachel (Cainan) Cramer, Ashley and Sydney Burgei, Alyssa and Kyle Odenweller, Nick, Emily, Beth and Andy Moorman, August, Daniel and Marshall Plumpe; and one great-grandchild, Lincoln Cramer. He is also survived by brothers, Karl (Lisa) Plumpe of Ozark, Missouri and Joseph (Beth) Plumpe of Fairfax Station, Virginia; sisters, Constance (Bradley) Murray of Largo, Florida, Margaret (Stanley) Lassen of Springfield, Missouri, and Debra (Mark) Bohn of Lima; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by sisters, Elaine Plumpe and Joyce Plumpe.

Gus was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Lions fan. He rarely ever missed a game. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Friends and family may call on Friday, November 14 from 6:00pm- 8:00pm and one hour on Saturday from 11:00 a.m.- 12 noon prior to the funeral service at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos. The family requests that everyone dress casual. The funeral services will be Saturday, November 15 at 12 noon at the funeral home, Pastor Neal Whitney officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Hartford Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to The Area Agency on Aging 3, 2423 Allentown Rd., Lima or the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at weberfh.net.

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