Den Herder Funeral Home

11/01/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Dick Johanns.

Richard L. Dick Johanns, age 77, of Paulding, OH passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, OH. Dick was born in Paulding, OH on March 2, 1948 to his late parents Paul and Ruth Ann Graf Johanns. On November 25, 1967, Dick married his high

10/23/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Sam Smith.

Samuel Sam Richard Smith, age 40, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on October 22, 2025 surrounding by family and friends. Born in Hicksville, Ohio, Sam grew into a man known for his unwavering work ethic, generous spirit, and genuine kindness toward everyone he met. Sam served

10/17/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Sue Sitton.

Susan K. Sitton, age 70, of Paulding, OH passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Sue was born in Paulding, OH, on December 24, 1954 to the late Paul and Laura Phlipot Pease. On July 20, 1974, she married the love of her life,

10/04/2025

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10/03/2025

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10/01/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Ron Etzler.

Ronald D. Ron Etzler, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2025 at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center in Paulding, OH. Ron was born on September 15, 1940 in Convoy, OH to the late Willard and Doris Schmidt Etzler. On July 7, 1962 he married Marilyn R***r, who preceded

09/15/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Dennis Doster.

Dennis Lee Doster, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Van Crest Nursing Home in Payne, Ohio. Dennis was born on November 3, 1935, to Foster Hank Doster and Gladys Stair, both of whom preceded him in death. On August 13, 1955, he married Helen Kay Tinlin,

09/15/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Cindy Edwards.

Cindy M. Edwards age 59, of Paulding passed peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was born January 26, 1966 in Paulding, Ohio, the daughter of James and Sandra Dominique Johanns. On June 17, 1988, she married Greig Edwards, who survives. She is

09/13/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Kay Caris.

Lyla Kay Caris, age 82, of Paulding, OH passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Kay was born on August 20, 1943 in Van Wert County, OH to the late John and Ruth Swartz Wilkin. On August 26, 1961 she married James Jim Caris.

08/29/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Kenneth Manz.

Kenneth William Manz, 73, of Paulding, passed away at 1000 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Vladimirescu, Romania. Ken was born on September 23, 1951, in Paulding, Ohio, to Eli and Evelyn Manz. On December 1, 1974, he married Gwendolyn Steiner, who survives. Ken and Gwen were married for 50

08/27/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Edward Weiss.

Edward J. Weiss, age 84, of Defiance, OH passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Gardens of Paulding. Edward was born on October 23, 1940 in Schenectady, NY to the late Edward and Margaret Stevenson Weiss. On October 10, 1964, Edward married Mary Taber. Edward served his country

08/11/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Bob "Ponch" Grunden, Jr.

Robert R. Bob/Ponch Grunden, Jr., age 75, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Bob was born on November 24, 1949 to the late Robert R. and Betty L. Casper Grunden. Bob served his country in the United States Army. He worked