Obituaries
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 Friday, September 19, 2025 at her home.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please check back later for the full obituary with service details.
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...
Donna L. Rizor
Aug 12, 2025
Donna L. (Davidson) Rizor, 86, passed away at 5:12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Lima Convalescent Home.
Donna was born on April 29, 1939, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, to the late Franklin Charles Mann and Della (Linn) Klein. She and her twin sister were raised by their paternal grandparents, the late Charles and Pearl Mann. On Thursday, May 6, 1999,...
Franklin H. Mack
Aug 8, 2025
Franklin “Frank” H. Mack, 75, passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Frank was born on March 17, 1950, in Lima, to the late William and Viola Margaret (Jones) Mack. On September 28, 1974, he married Stacia Ann (Sarno) Mack, who survives in Lima.
Frank was a 1968 graduate of Elida High School. He...
Darryl Keith Taylor
Aug 7, 2025
Darryl Keith “Hillbilly” Taylor, 68, passed away at 5:41 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 26, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Louis P. and Mary Elizabeth (Gibson) Taylor.
Darryl drove a semi for Vorst Paving in Ottawa. Driving a semi was his passion. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with the Putuck...
Thelma Lee Beale
Aug 7, 2025
Thelma Lee Beale, 88, passed away at 2:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos.
Thelma was born on June 22, 1937, in Ottawa, Ohio, to the late John S. Metcalf and Mary S. (Riddle) Metcalf. On August 20, 1972, she married Clark Eugene Beale who survives in Lima.
Thelma worked in the maintenance department of...
Kelli Kay Hale
Aug 2, 2025
Kelli Kay Hale, 64, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Kelli was born on June 10, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to James Hardin and Jacqueline (Miller) Mack.
Kelli was a graduate of Bath High School. She loved animals, her family and her grandkids. Kelli was also the face behind the “Squirty Worm” she...
Beverly Anne Miller
Jul 23, 2025
Beverly Anne “Bev” Miller, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's in Lima.
Bev was born in Lima, Ohio, to Holly (Speer) and Don F. Bowersock who preceded her in death. She married Robbie L. Miller, who preceded her in death on June 30, 1985.
Survivors include two sons, Mark L. (Debbie Cassel) Miller...
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