Obituaries
Millard O. "Bill" Bertram
Oct 1, 2025
Millard O. “Bill” Bertram, 84, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on August 9, 1941, in Powersburg, KY to the late Ernest and Ethel Marie {Raines} Bertram.
On October 22, 1992, he married Susan {Smith} Bertram who survives in Lima. Bill graduated from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. He...
Jonathan Keeler
Oct 1, 2025
Jonathan P. Keeler, 58, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on September 19, 1967.
He graduated from Kalamazoo College. After a year of teaching, he worked at Applebee’s and became a District Manager and eventually found a love for finance and began his career working at car dealerships. He was...
Jerry Wooddell
Sep 30, 2025
Jerry Wooddell, 76, passed away at 3:42 P.m. on September 30, 2025, at Care Core Lima.
Jerry was born on September 3, 1949, in Adrian, MI, to Doc and Doris Wesley.
Jerry loved cats, nature walks, going to parks, camping, the outdoors in general and playing cards.
He is survived by his children, Wesley (Marie Wells) Wooddell, Randy (Jackie Keller) Wooddell, and Keith...
Bobby Ray Goodin
Sep 26, 2025
Bobby R. Goodin, 83, of Lima, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Kindred Hospital, Lima surrounded by his family. He was born on November 30, 1941 in Ingram, KY to the late Will and Roxie {Fuson} Goodin.
Bobby retired from Ford Motor Company in 2002 after 30 years. He loved to bowl, golf, and above all else, spending time with...
Martha A. Whitt
Sep 25, 2025
Martha AnnGail Whitt, (78), passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home in Lima. Martha was born on October 3, 1946, in Fount, Kentucky, to Richard & Nellie (Mason) Smith.
Martha was a member of LaFayette Baptist church for over 40 years. She liked playing BINGO, reading and shopping. She loved to watch Family Feud, Mash, and The Price...
John Lee
Sep 23, 2025
John Edward Lee, 79, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1945 in Lima to the late Harry and Betty {Boss} Lee.
On August 16, 1969, he married Elizabeth {Radabaugh}, who survives in Lima.
John loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely. He loved camping and watching football. He was an avid...
Alice Diller
Sep 22, 2025
Alice Diller, 72, passed away at 6:25 p.m. on September 22, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Alice was born on August 29, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to Armin and Mildred (Frueh) Diller Jr.
Alice was a 1971 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. She was a 1975 graduate of St. Francis College and received her Masters of Education...
James K. Hunt
Sep 20, 2025
James “Jim” Kay Hunt, of Lima, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Jim was born on August 30, 1942, in Lima, Ohio to Richard E. and Mary Jane (Swisher) Hunt who preceded him in death.
Jim is a 1960 graduate of Lima Central Catholic and attended Dayton University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He honorably served his country in Viet...
Ruth Marie LeBlanc
Sep 19, 2025
Ruth Marie LeBlanc, 87, passed away at 2:28 p.m. on September 19, 2025, at her residence.
Ruth was born on November 9, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert N. and Leona (Schneider) Keiffer. On July 18, 1959, she married Joseph Albert LeBlanc Jr., and they celebrated 50 years of marriage before he passed on August 14, 2009.
Ruth was an avid reader,...
Kevin Cremeans
Sep 14, 2025
Kevin Cremeans, 66, passed away at 6:44 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
Kevin was born on December 29, 1958, in Springfield, Ohio, to William and Donna (Smith) Cremeans. On December 23, 1993, he married Janice (Carter) Cremeans, who survives in Lima.
Kevin loved to go deer hunting with his dad in southern Ohio before his...
Betty Arn
Sep 14, 2025
Betty (Kohlhorst) Arn passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Allen County in 1934 to Burley and Irene (Ralston) Kohlhorst. Betty graduated from South High School in 1952 and married Rudy Arn in 1960. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Willard Thomas of Harrod, Ohio. She was baptized at the Lima Baptist...
Amanda Harrell
Sep 12, 2025
Amanda Harrell, 32, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's.
Amanda was born on November 25, 1992. She graduated from Lima Senior High School.
She is survived by her parents, Calvin and Victoria Harrell; and her four precious children, Korri Whited (16), Jayden Robasen (11), Savannah Wills (10), and her baby Mariah Wills (4). She was preceded...
Theodore "Ted" Kaser
Sep 6, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Kaser Sr., 85, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Springview Manor in Lima.
He was born on May 30, 1940 in Lima to the late Eugene and Juanita {Wires} Kaser. On April 23, 1960 he married Sharon Lynn {Ireland} Kaser, who survives in Lima.
Ted worked at Commercial Lovelace Motor Freight. He was a member of...
Franklin George Sprague
Sep 5, 2025
Franklin George Sprague, 84, passed away at 5:39 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at The Meadows of Delphos.
Frank was born on July 22, 1941, in Lima, OH, to the late Howard Victor and Lillian Viola (Mowery) Sprague. On September 11, 1967, he married his beloved Elizabeth (Slagle) Sprague, who preceded him in death on February 9, 2021.
Frank served in...
Herbert A. McVicker
Aug 31, 2025
Herbert A. McVicker, 88, passed away on August 31, 2025 at his home in Kalida. He was born on June 15, 1937 in Lima to the late Herbert and Hazel {Mann} McVicker.
On July 21, 1956, he married Nancy Doyle, who preceded him in death September 29, 2020. Herbert worked at Pangles – Hench Enterprises for 49 years. He attended St....
William Richard Jacobs
Aug 28, 2025
William Richard “Dick” Jacobs passed away at 4:47 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Parkview Hospital Randallia in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Dick was born on October 4, 1939, in Lima, Ohio, to Paul F. and Nora Marie (Sakemiller) Jacobs. On February 14, 1979, he married his beloved Judith A. (King) Jacobs, who survives in Ft. Wayne.
Dick was retired from...
Aaron T Butler
Aug 27, 2025
Aaron Thomas Butler
November 18th, 1993 – August 27th, 2025
Aaron Thomas Butler passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, after a long journey with health challenges, surrounded by the love of his family. Born to Leslie Hutson and Marc Butler, Aaron grew into a man known for his politeness, loyalty, and kind heart. He was deeply loved by his stepparents...
Irene M. Schultz
Aug 21, 2025
Irene M. Schultz, 84, passed away at 6:14 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Irene was born on February 18, 1941, in Duquesne, PA, to the late Joseph and Mary (Pristas) Havrilla. On October 27, 1962, she married her beloved George Francis Schultz, who preceded her in death on August 1, 1998.
She was a registered nurse...
L. Richard "Dick" Makin
Aug 17, 2025
Richard “Dick” Makin, 82, passed away at 6:53 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s, surrounded by his loving family and best friend Bud.
Dick was born on March 6, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Lloyd Monroe Makin and Alice Elizabeth (Phalen) Makin. On October 14, 1961, he married his beloved Joyce Kay (Dumm) Makin,...
Kenny Joseph Schultheis Jr.
Aug 15, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Joseph Schultheis Jr., 16, passed away tragically on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born on February 28, 2009, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He is survived by his parents Kacie & Jayson Montano and Kenneth Schultheis Sr.; siblings, Kaylynn Ort, Sophia Schultheis, Rylie Montano, Mylie Montano, Kaylie Montano, Kynslie Montano, and Arianna Coon; grandparents, Brenda & Robert Dotson; nine...
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