1-9-1999
Rose V. Deitering
Rosa V. Deitering, 89, Ottoville, died on Saturday, January 9, 1999, at Calvary Manor Nursing Home,
Ottawa.
She was born June 18, 1909, to John and Marguriette Murray. On June 22, 1927, she married Leo J.
Deitering, and he died December 19, 1978.
Survivors include six sons, Elmer (Sandy) Deitering, Piqua, Herman (Margie) Deitering. Troy, Thomas (Mary
Ann) Deitering, New Cleveland, John (Sherry) Deitering, Sidney, Daniel (Marita) Deitering, Maumee, and Leo
(Shirley) Deitering, Baltimore, MD; a daughter, Mary Lee Laudick, Upper Sandusky; 41 grandchildren; 65 great-
grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Gerald (Ruth) Murray, Southgate, MI; and one sister,
Dorothy (Ralph) Renner. Kettering.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Roger and William Deitering; a foster daughter, Marguriette
Wolford; three sisters, Christina Schmitt, Lauretta Deitering Braswell, and Wanda Gerding; and four brothers,
John, Andrew, Oliver, and William Murray.
Mrs. Deitering was a local news reporter for the Putnam County Sentinel, the Delphos Herald, the C.L. of C.
Index, and a former reporter for The Lima News and The Toledo Blade. She was a member of the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society. She was a charter member and past
president of the Ottoville C.L. of C., a member of the Ottoville Senior Citizens, where she served as
secretary, the chaplain of the Ottoville V.F.W. Auxiliary, the Delphos F.O. E. Auxiliary, and a volunteer at
Paradise Oaks Nursing Home, Cloverdale.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville.
Father Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, the Putnam
County Home Health Agency, or the Ottoville V.F.W.
1-13-1999
Wilfred J. Maag
Businessman Served as Ottoville Mayor
Wilfred J. "Bill" Maag, 81, of Ottoville died 4:01 p.m. Jan. 13 at St. Rita's Medical Center.
Mr. Maag was a self-employed butcher. He was owner-operator of Kalida IGA for over 35 years with Marge
Trenkamp co-owner during the first 25 years. He was a former mayor of Ottoville and was founder of men's fast
pitch softball in Ottoville. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville.
He was born June 25, 1917, in Leipsic to Charles and Anna (Kuhlman) Maag. He married Jayne Katherine
Niedecken, who died Sept. 15, 1992.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce C. (Shirley) Maag of Elida and Tim J. (Debra) Maag of Ottoville; three
daughters, Deb (Richard) Jacobs of Elida, Shari (Greg) McMillen of Cridersville and Robin (Rick) Wurth of Kalida;
four brothers, Paul Maag, Kenny (Alma Jean) Maag, Harold Maag and Carl (Margaret) Maag; two sisters, Alice
Neise and Dorothy (Paul) Wagner; and 13 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Maag.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville. The Rev.
Sylvan Obergefell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.
Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-9 p.m. Sunday at Harter and Son Funeral Home, where a parish
wake will be at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association or to the donor’s choice.
2-24-1999
Angela M. Bendele
Angela M. Bendele, 83, Ottoville, died at 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday February 24, 1999, at Vancrest Nursing
Home, Delphos.
She was born December 7, 1915, in Cloverdale, to Herman and Elizabeth (Wolke) Horstman.
On July 4, 1938, she married Marvin Wannemacher, and he died July 3, 1954. She then married John
Bendele on November 8, 1958, and he died June 22, 1978.
Survivors include two sons, Daniel (Barb) Wannemacher, Kalida, and John C. (Irene) Wannemacher,
Delphos; one daughter, Joyce (Jim) Miehls, Ft. Jennings: one stepson, Don L. (Judy) Bendele, Kalida: three
stepdaughters, Janie (John) Miller, Centerville. Sharon (Irvin) Schroeder, Columbus Grove and Doris Bendele,
Ottawa: 20 grandchildren: one great-grandchild: and one sister. Lolly (Virgil) Gerschutz. Leipsic.
She was preceded in death by a stepson: two grandchildren: seven brothers; and a sister.
Mrs. Bendele was a homemaker and a clerk for Miller's Super Value Market in Ottoville, retiring in 1989. She
was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church its Altar Rosary Society and the church choir.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottovllle. Rev.
Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Ottoville.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or to the charity of the donor's choice.
3-10-1999
J. Thomas Trenkamp
Thomas J. Trenkamp, 50, Ottoville, died at 5:21 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 1999, at St. Rita's Medical
Center, Lima.
He was born June 18, 1948, in Lima, to John Adolph and Marguerite 'Marge" (Boehmer) Trenkamp. His
mother survives in Ottoville.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanine Trenkamp: and a brother, Joseph Trenkamp.
Mr. Trenkamp was the former owner of The Double Diamond in Ft. Jennings. He was a member of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church. Ottoville.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottovllle. Rev.
Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.
Memorial contributions may be made for Masses, to the American Heart Association or to the charity of the
donor's choice.
3-10-1999
David D. Miller
David D. Miller, 44, Auburn, IN, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, at DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn, IN.
He was born December 3, 1954, in Van Wert, to Kenneth A. and Dorothy A. (Becker) Miller, and they
survive in Ottoville.
Other survivors include one brother, Lester (Lauretta) Miller, Brighton, MI; one sister, Cecelia (Bill) Camp,
Castle Rock. CO: paternal grandmother. Gertrude E. Miller, Ottoville; one niece, Cheryl Miller and two nephews,
Matthew Miller and Nathan Camp.
Mr. Miller was a plant engineer at Dalton Foundry, Kendallville, IN for 15 years. He was a 1973 graduate of
Ottoville High School and 1978 graduate of Tri-State University. Angola. IN.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Ottovile. Rev. Sylvan
Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
3-11-1999
Frank Gasser
3-30-1999
Marcella E. Bendele
4-17-1999
Gary Lee Schnipke
Former plant manager/TU graduate
Gary Lee Schnipke, 45, of 2701 Fernwick Drive, South Boston, Va., died Saturday April 17, 1999, in the
Halifax Regional Hospital, South Boston.
He was born in Lima Oct. 26, 1953, to Urban and Betty (Ricker) Schnipke. They survive in Cloverdale, Ohio.
His wife, Wanda Kay (Halfhill) Schnipke, whom he married April 19, 1980, in the First Lutheran Church, Tiffin,
survives.
Survivors also include: a son, Dustin Schnipke, and a daughter, Tiffany Schnipke, both of South Boston;
four brothers, David Schnipke of Delphos, Randy and Denny Schnipke, both of Ottoville, Ohio and Dalyn
Schnipke of Dixon, Ohio; and three sisters, Kathy Gardner of Michigan, Karen Rieman of Ohio and Connie
Schnipke of Cloverdale.
Mr. Schnipke, a graduate of Ottoville High School and Tiffin University, had worked as a plant manager of
NHB Industries, Talladega, Ala.
He was a member of St. Paschal Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Chamber of Commerce, all
of South Boston.
He also served as treasurer of the Comet Swim Team of South Boston High School and was active in the
Literacy Program of South Boston.
The Rev. James K. Say will be the celebrant at the 11 a.m. Friday funeral Mass in St. Joseph Catholic
Church. Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery.
Visitation at the Turner-Engle Funeral Home will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday until
departure to the church.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
5-24-1999
Arlene Nickey
Arlene G. Nickey, 84, Bowling Green, died Monday, May 24, 1999, at Bowling Green Manor Nursing Home.
She was born March 19, 1915, in Ottoville, to William and Elizabeth (Weber) Gulker. On February 25, 1950,
she married Abraham Hays Nickey and he died Jan. 8, 1986.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald O. Nickey, Bowling Green, and Donald O. Nickey, Plain City: five
grandchildren; and two sisters, Alice Wiley, Delphos, and Marie Malmade, Greenbrier, IN. She was preceded in
death by a brother, Orvin Gulker.
Mrs. Nickey was the owner/operator of A.H. Nickey Co. from 1956 to 1986 and executive secretary for City
Loan in Lima from 1935 to 1950.
She was a member of St. Aloysius Church, Bowling Green, its Altar and Rosary Society, the Bowling Green
Lady El's #818, Greenwood Chapter Order of Eastern Star # 159, and American Legion Auxiliary Post #45 in
which she was a past president. She was a 1933 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. today (Wednesday) at St. Aloysius Church. Bowling Green, Rev.
Thomas Leyland officiated. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery, Bowling Green.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Dunn Funeral Home, Bowling Green.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society or Bridge Hospice.
6-17-1999
Amelia Bendele
Amelia "Millie' Bendele, 90, Ottoville, died at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 1999, at St. Rita's Medical
Center, Lima. She was born February 11, 1909, in Cloverdale, to John and Anna (Osting) Knippen. On July 30,
1929, she married Gilbert C. Bendele and he died October 27, 1964.
Survivors include one son, Robert. P. (Arlene) Bendele, (Albert) Romer, St. Henry, and Jean (Bill) Igel,
Columbus; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Martha Byrne, Ft. Jenninga, and Armela
Wannemacher, Delphos; and six sisters-in-law, Regina Knippen, Ft. Jennings, Donnabelle Knippen, Cloverdale,
Clara Knippen, Toledo, Isabelle Schimmoeller, Delphos, and Mildred Gladen and Albertha Bader, both of
Springfield.
She was preceded in death by a grandson; four brothers, Art, Ray, Albert and Jack Knippen: and two
sisters, Lucy Horstman and Adeline Kleman.
Mrs. Bendele was the former owner and accountant of the Ottoville Hardware and Furniture Company. She
was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan
Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice.
7-7-1999
Alma Warnement
Alma C. Warnement, 86, Kalida, died at 3: 10 a.m. on Monday, July 5, 1999, at Calvary Manor Nursing
Home, Glandorf.
She was born December 6, 1912, in Ottoville, to Andrew and Mathilda (Sanders) Bendele. On February 11,
1931, she married Albert A. Warnement, Sr., and he died June 29, 1992.
Survivors include four sons, Albert 'Bones" Warnement. Jr., Grand Haven, MI. Leroy (Mary Ann)
Warnement, Kalida, Thomas (Ladonna) Warnement, Ft. Jennings, and Paul Warnement, Toledo; two daughters,
Janet (David) Recker, Ottawa, and Shirley (Dave) Goedde, Kalida: 19 grandchildren: 25 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Marcella Ankenbruck, Ft. Wayne, IN.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Nuttle: and five brothers, Hubert, Ed, Fred, Elmer and
Norbert Bendele.
Mrs. Warnement was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida, and its
Catholic Ladies of Columbia and Altar Rosary Society.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida.
Fr. Scott Kramer officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Love Funeral Home, Ottawa.
Memorials may be made to Kalida EMS or St. Michael's Building Fund.
7-22-1999
Lawrence Hoersten
Lawrence H. Hoersten, 85, Ottawa, died at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 1999, at Calvary Manor
Nursing Home, Glandorf.
He was a born September 28, 1913, in 0ttoville, to Joseph and Anna (Beining) Hoersten. On April 24, 1945,
he married Donelda Deck and she survives in Ottawa.
Other survivors include one son, Dennis Hoersten, Ottawa: two daughters, Shirley Hoersten, Ottawa and
Dolores (William) Shumaker, Elida: six grandchildren: two brothers, Anthony (Bernadine) Hoersten and Clarence
(Rita) Hoersten, both of Ottoville; and four sisters, Barbara Schneider and Julie Hemker, both of Ottoville, Victoria
(Herman) Luersman, Ft. Jennings, and Clara Ann (Herbert) Gerdeman, Delphos.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Felix, Vincent and Hugo Hoersten; two sisters, Matilda Herman
and Elizabeth Wegesin; two half-brothers, Joseph and Edward Hoersten: and one half-sister, Marie Ellerbrock.
Mr. Hoersten retired as a maintenance man at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Ottawa, and was also a retired
farmer.
He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa. Father Tom
Hemm officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Love Funeral Home, Ottawa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
8-9-1999
Lyle M. Pahl
TRAVERSE CITY - Lyle M. Pahl, 86, of Traverse City, died Monday evening at his home.
Born April 18, 1913, in Ottoville, Ohio, he was the son of Leo and Adeline E. (Wright) Pahl.
Lyle was a former employee of the Traverse City Iron Works. He was a member of Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church and the Ushers Club, and he enjoyed working with the Funeral Luncheon Group. He was also an
avid sportsman.
He is survived by two brothers, Leo Pahl of Traverse City and Joseph (Viola) Pahl of Centreville; two
stepsons, John I. (Dorothy) Shaffran of Raytown, Mo. and Gerald A. (Bobbie) Shaffran of Traverse City;
stepdaughter-in-law, Ruth M. Shaffran of Maple City; stepson-in-law, Dan Curtiss of Cadillac; a good friend and
companion, Garnett DeTour of Traverse City; ten step-grandchildren; ten step-great-grandchildren, one
stepgreat-great-grandchild; and six nieces and five nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice (McNeil) Pahl in 1984; two brothers, LeRoy and Laverne
Pahl; stepson, William R. Shaffran; and two stepdaughters, Rosetta Curtiss and Elizabeth Jean Shaffran.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Reynolds-
Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery in Traverse City.
Memorials may be directed to mass intentions or a charity of one's choice.
8-9-1999
Agnes Moggenborg
Agnes C. Moggenborg, Alma, MI, died on Monday, August 9, 1999, at Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma.
She was born August 2, 1918, in Ottoville, to William and Philomina (Wehri) Dickman. On September 2,
1937, she married Carl Moeggenborg, and he died in 1960. She then married Lewis Moeggenborg on April 29,
1967 in Shepherd. MI. and he died in 1991.
Survivors include four sons, Harold (Mary) Moeggenborg and Howard (Colleen) Moeggenborg, both of
Alma, Stanley (Bette) Moeggenborg, Grand Rapids, and Gordon (Nancy) Moeggenborg, Shepherd: six
daughters, Betty (Charles) Campbell, Mt. Pleasant, Sister Marle Carla (Joan) OP, Cansing, Iren (John) Wright.
Fowler, Judy (Jim) Miller, Alma, Linda (Jim Niederiehner) Barkman, Swanton, and Marle (Jerry) Grundman,
Waukaahaw, WI: 24 grandchildren: 12 great-grandchildren: two sisters, Delores Eickholt, Ottawa, and Hildegard
Schnipke, Delaware: and one brother, Edmond (Barb) Dickman, Six Lakes.
She was preceded in death by three sons, Leonard, in 1969 and infants, Gerald and Joseph; two
daughters, Jane, in 1991, and Edna as an infant; three sons-in law, Tom Barkman, Lyle Cotter and Richard
Packer: two sisters, Anna and Alice: and three brothers, Hubert, Philip and Ferdinand.
Mrs. Moeggenborg enjoyed her family very much. She was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Church,
Shepherd.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 13, at St. Vincent DePaul Church. Shepherd, MI. Father William
Rutkowskl, Deacon John Wilberding, Bishop Carl Mengling, Monsignor Michael Murphy, Monsignor Robert
Landsford and Father J. Manley officiated. Burial was in St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Berry Funeral Home, Shepherd, MI.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Church or The Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters.
8-29-1999
Maurice R. Wannemacher
Maurice R Wannemacher, 76, Ottoville, died at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, 1999, at Vancrest Health
Care Center, Van Wert.
He was born February 8, 1923, in Ottoville, to Urban and Fannie (Rekart) Wannemacher. On November 8,
1947, he married Norma Metzger, and she survives in Delphos.
Other survivors include one son, Darie (Amy) Wannemacher, Ottoville; two daughters, Pam (Howard)
Odenweller and Renee (Paul) Gudakunst, both of Ottoville; nine grandchildren. Shannon, Makenzie, and Ryan
Odenweller. Michelle (Todd) Hanneman, Devon Wannemacher, and Kerri, Tara, Erik and John Gudakunst: and
one great-grandson, Jordon Gudakunst.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, Stanley, and Jack Wannemacher; and one sister,
Connie Osting.
Mr. Wannemacher was the owner of Wannemacher's Tavern for 51 years and a bus driver for the Ottoville
Local Schools for years.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottovllle, and its Holy Name Society, the
Ottoville Volunteer Fire Department for 45 years, a 50-year and life member of the Van Wert Elks, the Delphos
Eagles #371, and the Lima Orioles Nest # 173.
He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Ottoville VFW Post #3750, and the Ft.
Jennings American Legion Post #715. He was an Army veteran of World War II, where he received a Purple Heart.
He was an avid sports enthusiast sponsoring and coaching basketball, baseball. Softball, bowling and pool teams
for 50 years.
Mass of Christian Burial was held a t 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites
by the Ottoville VFW and Ft. Jennings American Legion.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
9-2-1999
Gerald F. Honigford
Mass of Christian burial for Gerald Honigford, 59, of Ottoville will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Revs. Dennis Walsh and Sylvan Obergefell will officiate. Burial will be
in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville.
Mr. Honigford died 12:20 a.m. Sept. 2 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg.
He was born May 19, 1940, in Ottoville to Clem and Bertha (Weber) Honigford.
He married Carol Spieles Aug. 26, 1961, in Delphos. She died March 11, 1997.
Survivors include two sons, Randall (Joyce) Honigford of Kalida and Brad (Kelly Warnecke) Honigford of
Columbus; four daughters, Marla (Michael) Kelsey and Kathleen Honigford of Toledo and Linda Honigford and
Cheryl Honigford of Cincinnati; three brothers, Richard Honigford of Landeck, Harold Honigford of Ottoville and
Paul Honigford of Coldwater; three sisters, Dorothy Fuerst and Marilyn Walsh of Lima and Betty Knippen of Elida;
three grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer and Matthew Honigford of Kalida; and a special friend, Ruth Miller of
Ottoville.
Mr. Honigford was a warehouseman for Roundy's. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, its Holy Name Society and several of its choirs. He was a member of the Brass Notes for many years and
was a sports enthusiest.
Friends may call 2-9 p.m. today at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where parish wake
will be 8 p.m.
Preferred memorials are to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Rd.,
Perrysburg, 43551.
10-13-1999
Lulu Belle Gasser
Lulu Belle Gasser, 68, died at 10:50 a.m. Oct. 13, 1999, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 23, 1931, in Venedocia to William and Easter Hickle Eutsler. On Feb. 16, 1957, she
married Eugene S. "Red" Gasser, who survives.
Mrs. Gasser was a homemaker and member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville.
Survivors also include four sons, Tim (Mary Lou) Gasser of Sylvania, Ralph Gasser of Ft. Jennings, Mark
Gasser of Ottoville and Jeff (Cindy) Gasser of Cloverdale; a daughter Judy (Jim) Klausing of Amherst; five
brothers, Carl Eutsler of Pennsylvania, Bill Eutsler of Venedocia, Art Eutsler of Harrod, Lowell Eutsler of Ohio City
and Paul Eutsler of Spencerville; a sister, Millie Smith of Syracuse, Ind.; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Jim and Merle Eutsler; two sisters, Lucille Glander and
Wanda Putnam.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The
Rev. Sylvan Obergefell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians
Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held.
10-18-1999
Dennis L. Ditto
11-17-1999
Ralph A. Miller
12-16-1999
Loretta T. Krietemeyer