1-8-1917
John P. Rekart
Ottoville Man Passes Away at the Home of Daughter
John Rekart, Resident of Ottoville and Vicinity all his life, Answers Final Summons – Funeral to be
Held from Immaculate Conception Church Thursday morning.
John Rekart, a life-long resident of Ottoville and vicinity, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Martin
Bendele, with whom he had resided for six years, Monday morning at 7 o’clock. Mr. Rekart had been in failing
health for a number of years, but was only confined to his bed for a day and a half.
He was born February 16, 1861, on a farm just at the edge of Ottoville and resided there until he went to
make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Bendele. In 1887 he was united in marriage to Catherine
Wannemacher, in Ottoville, who preceded him in death in 1892. To Mr. and Mrs. Rekart five children were
born, two of whom, Miss Martha Rekart, of Toledo and Mrs. Martin Bendele, of Ottoville survive. Mr. Rekart is
also survived by one sister, Mrs. Sabina Winkelman, of Ottoville, and three brothers, Henry and Joseph Rekart
of Ottoville and George Rekart of Cincinnati.
The deceased was a devout Catholic, a member of the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville and
funeral services will be held there Thursday morning at 9 o’clock. The body will be laid to rest in the Catholic
cemetery in Ottoville. Mr. Rekart was well known in Ottoville and vicinity and highly respected.
1-14-1917
Ferdinand Rellinger (Infant)
2-4-1917
Eugene D. Brandehoff (Infant)
Ottoville Child is Taken by Death Sunday Afternoon
Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Brandehoff Passed Away After Two Weeks Illness from Spinal
Meningitis – Funeral to be Held Tuesday Morning
Eugene Daniel Brandehoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Brandehoff, of Ottoville, died at the family home at
that place Sunday afternoon, at four o’clock. The child had been ill for the past two weeks, with spinal
meningitis, and a few days ago spasms developed.
The child was born at Ottoville on July 21, 1916, and was a little over six months old. Two other children,
Albert and Adrian, are left to comfort the bereaved parents. The funeral services will be held from the
Immaculate Conception church in Ottoville Tuesday morning, at nine o’clock, conducted by Rev. Meahe of
Kalida. Burial in the Ottoville cemetery.
2-26-1917
William Dickman
William Dickman, a Native of Germany Passes Away, Demise Being Due to Heart Trouble
William Dickman, another highly respected resident of near Ottoville has answered the final summons, his
death occurring at his home two and a half miles northeast of Ottoville, Monday morning, at nine o’clock, from
heart trouble. Mr. Dickman had been in failing health for several years.
The deceased was a native of Germany and was born in that country about sixty-five years ago. He had
spent the greater part of his life in Ottoville and about thirty-five years ago was married to Anna Steilbrink.
After their marriage they located in Ottoville and have since resided in that vicinity. To the union of Mr. and
Mrs. Dickman were born twelve children, nine of whom are living. The surviving relatives are the widow and
nine children, Henry and Anthony of Glandorf; William, Joseph and Benjamin of Ottoville, Mrs. Fred Heitmeyer,
Mrs. Anthony Beining of Ottoville, Theresa and Mollie at home.
Mr. Dickman was a member of the Ottoville Catholic church and of the St. Joseph Society. The funeral
services will be held from the Immaculate Conception church Thursday morning, at nine o’clock, conducted by
Rev. Fr. Ludwig. Burial at Ottoville.
2-27-1917
Peter Leis
Peter Leis, Died Tuesday Evening at Home if his Mother After Lingering Illness
Tuesday evening, at 6:45 o’clock, death came to Peter Leis, two and a half miles northwest of Ottoville.
Mr. Leis had been in failing health for some time, and death due to complications, did not come unexpectedly.
Mr. Leis was born January 15, 1869, and was past 48 years old. He was held in high esteem in Ottoville
and vicinity where he was well known, and his death brings sorrow to his many friends. He was unmarried and
made his home with his mother, his father, Adam Leis, having preceded him in death January 3, 1916. The
deceased is survived by his mother, three sisters, Mrs. Peter Shumaker, Mrs. Joseph Sellet, Miss Rosa Leis,
Dayton, and four borthers, Joseph and Charles Leis, Ottoville, John Leis, Chesaning, Mich. and Michael Leis,
St. Louis, Mo.
The deceased was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic church and of the Ottoville branch,
C. K. of O. The funeral services will be held Saturday morning, at 9 o’clock, from the Ottoville Catholic church
and burial in the cemetery at that place.
3-5-1917
Margaret Ott
Complications Cause Death Of Ottoville Lady
Mrs. Andrew Ott, Resident of Neighboring Village for the Past Eight Years, Died Monday Afternoon
– is Survived by Husband and Four Children – Funeral Thursday Morning
Mrs. Andrew Ott, a well known resident of Ottoville, died at her home in that place Monday afternoon at 1:
20 o’clock, her demise being due to complication of diseases. She had been confined to her bed for the past
five weeks.
Mrs. Ott’s maiden name was Margaret Dick and she was born in Staab, Austria, September 8, 1844. Mrs.
Ott was past 72 years of age when she passed away. She had been a resident of the country for many years
coming here in her early life. Her marriage to Andrew Ott took place at Defiance June 26, 1862. Mr. and Mrs.
Ott celebrated their golden wedding at their home in Ottoville in 1912.
Mr. and Mrs. Ott moved to Ottoville from Definace eight years ago and have been numbered among the
respected residents of the community. Nine children were born to their union, five of whom have died,
Surviving Mrs. Ott are her aged husband and four children, Mrs. Nick Sinnes, Toledo; Joseph Ott, Botkins, O.;
Mrs. Rose Justinger, Junction, O.; and Mrs. John Pittner, Ottoville.
The deceased was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville and was also
affiliated with the Alter Rosary Society. The funeral services will be held at the Ottoville Catholic church
Thursday morning at 9 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Ludwig. The body will be interred in the Ottoville cemetery.
4-27-1917
Marcus Studer (Infant)
Ottoville Child Passes Away After Very Brief Illness
Marcus, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Studer, Ottoville, died at the family home at that place Friday
morning at 10:45 o’clock, from convulsions. The child was taken sick Thursday afternoon.
He was born December 11, 1916, and was aged five months and 17 days. The parents have two other
daughters surviving. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Immaculate Conception church
the hour for the services not having been decided upon.
5-6-1917
Albert Rieger (Infant)
5-10-1917
Otto Kortokrax
6-12-1917
Elisabetha Lehmkuhle
Was Resident Of Ottoville Many Years
Mrs. Joseph Lehmkuhl, Mother of William Lehmkuhl, of This City, Died Wednesday Morning – Had
Been an Invalid For Past Fourteen Years
Mrs. Joseph Lehmkuhl, mother of William Lehmkuhl, of East Second Street, died Wednesday morning, at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Bensman, at Kalida. For the past fourteen years Mrs. Lehmkuhl had
been an invalid and for the past few days her condition had been very serious.
Mrs. Lehmkuhl, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Giesken, was born in Glandorf, O., seventy-seven
years ago. She lived for many years in Ottoville and was very well known in Delphos and Ottoville. Her
husband died twelve years ago and since that time Mrs. Lehmkuhl had been making her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Bensman.
Mrs. Lehmkuhl is survived by eight children, six daughters and two sons, fifty-nine grandchildren and
fifteen great-grandchildren. She was a lovable woman, a devoted wife and mother, and greatly respected by
everyone. The funeral services will be held from the Kalida Catholic Church Friday morning at 9 o’clock, and
burial in a cemetery at that place. It is probable that a number of local relatives will attend the funeral. Mrs.
Lehmkuhl having a number of relatives in Delphos and vicinity.
6-14-1917
Ambrose Becker (infant)
10-31-1917
Agnes Z. Eickholt
Agnes Eickholt Died Wednesday Morning at Her Home in Ottoville
Miss Agnes Eickholt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eickholt, died Wednesday morning at two o’clock at
the home of her parents, at Ottoville. The child was five years and two months of age, having been born on
September 1, 1912, at Cloverdale. For some time she has been ill from rheumatism and leakage of the heart.
The funeral services will be held Saturday morning at nine o’clock from the Immaculate Conception
church, Ottoville, followed by interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Rev. Fr. Mertes will officiate.
Besides the parents the little girl is survived by three brothers and two sisters. Cleo is in the service of the
U. S., and is located at a training camp in New York. The other children, Leo, Arla, Vera and Bernice, are all
living at home.
11-6-1917
Maria Pittner
Mrs. Joseph Pittner, a resident of Ottoville for many years, and highly esteemed, passed away at the
home of her son, John Pittner, one and a half miles north of Ottoville, Tuesday evening, at 8:10 o’clock. Mrs.
Pittner had been in failing health for some time, her death being due to infirmities of old age.
The deceased was born in Lilssowe, Austria, seventy years ago. Her maiden name was Mary Stringer.
When she was twenty-one years of age, she left the country of her birth and came to America. In 1874, in
Ottoville, she was united in marriage to Joseph Pittner and since that time had made her home in Ottoville. Mr.
Pittner died thirteen years ago and since his death his widow has made her home with her son.
Mrs. Pittner is survived by three sons, Joseph and John Pittner of Ottoville; Martin Pittner, Scottville,
Michigan and two daughters , Mrs. Martin Zimmerman, Gainsville, Texas and Mrs. George Steffel, Defiance.
Twenty-six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren are also living.
The funeral services will be held from the Immaculate Conception church at Ottoville, of which the
deceased was a devout member, Friday morning, at 9 o’clock. Rev. Fr. Mertes will officiate at the funeral
services. The body will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s cemetery at Ottoville.
11-17-1917
Theresa Rekart and Stillborn son
Well Known Lady of Ottoville Has Answered Call
Mrs. W. H. Rekart, Prominent Resident of Neighboring Village, Passed Away Saturday – Funeral to
be Held at Ottoville Catholic Church Tuesday Morning
Mrs. W. H. Rekart, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Ottoville, passed away at her home on a
farm, two miles east of that place, Saturday morning, at 7 o’clock, following an illness due to complications.
The deceased’s maiden name was Theresa Morman and she was born in Glandorf, O., thirty-six years
ago. In May of 1902 she was united in marriage to W. H. Rekart, at Glandorf. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs.
Rekart located on a farm near Ottoville, which has since been their home.
Mrs. Rekart leaves to mourn her death, her husband, five children, Arthur, Amela, Mildred, Celesta ands
Florence, her father, three sisters and one brother. The deceased was a devoted wife and mother and
beloved by everyone who knew her. The funeral services will be held from the Immaculate Conception church
at 9 o’clock. Tuesday morning. Burial in St. Mary’s cemetery at Ottoville.