Obituaries

Alisa "Ali" A. Diehm

Alisa "Ali" A. Diehm

Feb 9, 2014

Alisa "Ali" A. Diehm, 48, died at on Wednesday, February 9, 2014, at her residence in Lima, Ohio. Alisa was born on October 27, 1965, in Lima, Ohio, to Franklin M. Kohler and Ruth M. (Zapp) Kohler. They reside in Lima. Alisa was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. She graduated from Lima Central Catholic in 1983. She received...

Jay T. Evans

Jay T. Evans

Feb 9, 2014

Jay T. Evans, 50, died at 6:05 AM on Sunday, February 9, 2014, at his residence in Lima, Ohio. Jay was born on January 01, 1964, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Lavern H. Evans and Agnes A. "Aggie" (Ellis) Evans. His mother survives in Elida. Mr. Evans was a graduate of Marimor School. He enrolled at Marimor Industry, participated...

William "Whitey" Willis Jones

William "Whitey" Willis Jones

Feb 6, 2014

William "Whitey" Willis Jones, 87, died at 11:18 AM on Thursday, February 06, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. William was born on March 25, 1926, in Flat Gap, Kentucky, to Littleton Henry Jones and Cynthia [Salyer] Jones. William married Nora B. Fogt on May 2, 1947, who preceded him in death in January of 1990. He served...

Jane Sunderhaus

Jane Sunderhaus

Feb 6, 2014

Jane Sunderhaus, 81, she went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, at 3:55 PM on Thursday, February 06, 2014, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio. Jane was born on April 01, 1932, in Columbus Grove, Ohio, to Harold V. Stalter and Mabel (Mumea) Stalter. On July 28, 1951 she married Edward H. Sunderhaus, he...

Loretta J. "Gram" Michael

Loretta J. "Gram" Michael

Feb 6, 2014

Loretta J. "Gram" Michael, 54, died at 2:20 AM on Thursday, February 06, 2014, at her residence in Lima. Loretta was born on Saturday, August 22, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert Shepard Sr. and her mother Loretta Binkley who survives in Oklahoma. She is married to Gary L. Michael who survives in Lima. Loretta worked as housekeeper...

John L. Haywood

John L. Haywood

Feb 4, 2014

John L. Haywood, 63 years, of Lima, passed away at 1:20 AM, Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on August 21, 1950 in Lima to Major and Viola (McKinney) Haywood. John had worked at the Lima News as an inserter. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and loved gardening and crafting....

Jack R. Myers

Jack R. Myers

Feb 4, 2014

Jack R. Myers , 69, went home to be with the Lord at 1:45 AM on Tuesday, February 04, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Jack was born on Friday, August 25, 1944, in Lima to the late Harold Essex and Zelma [Myers] Schaub. On Saturday, April 10, 1965, in Cridersville, he married Carol J [Feldman] Myers and she survives...

Allen "Al" M. Layman

Allen "Al" M. Layman

Feb 3, 2014

Allen "Al" M. Layman, 79, died at 6:15 PM on Monday, February 03, 2014, at his residence in Lima, Ohio. Allen was born on Saturday, March 10, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Lawrence P. Layman and Jessie (Davey) Layman. On April 18, 1953 he married Betty Wagenknecht, she survives in Lima, Ohio. They were married for 60 years....

Peggy J. Werner

Peggy J. Werner

Feb 2, 2014

Peggy J. Werner 86, died at 1:19 AM on Sunday, February 02, 2014, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. Peggy was born on October 20, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harold Cook and Thelma (Hill) Cook. On September 18, 1948 she married Melvin P. Werner who died May 31, 1995. Mrs. Werner graduated from Lima Central...

Paul R. Spyker

Paul R. Spyker

Jan 31, 2014

Paul R. Spyker, 86 years, of Lima, went to Heaven to be with his Savior Jesus at 12:30 PM on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Lima Manor Nursing Home. Paul was born on July 15, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio to Arnold and Ruth E. (Parrish) Spyker. On August 19, 1986 he married Elizabeth "Faye" Bradley, who survives in Lima. Paul...

Floyd Leonard Iiames

Floyd Leonard Iiames

Jan 30, 2014

Floyd Leonard Iiames, 72, died at 8:55 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. Floyd was born on October 25, 1941, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Elmer W. Iiames and Irene M. (Wirick) Iiames. Floyd married Linda Garvin on July 18,1964, they had been married for 49 years. She survives in Lima. He...

Willa L. Geib

Willa L. Geib

Jan 30, 2014

Willa L. Geib , 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 4:58 AM on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Willa was born on Saturday, November 30, 1935, in Lima to the late George Vincent Smiley and Earlene [Medsker] Smiley. On July 11, 1953 she happily married Gene Geib and he survives in Lima....

Dr. James E. Werchan

Dr. James E. Werchan

Jan 29, 2014

Dr. James E. Werchan, 61 years, of Lima, Ohio died on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 4:50 PM at Lima Manor Nursing Home, Lima. James was born on March 16, 1952 in Taylor, Texas to Erman and Evelyn Werchan who both preceded him in death. James graduated from Taylor High School in Taylor, TX in May of 1970 and then...

Gary Lynn Sherer

Gary Lynn Sherer

Jan 25, 2014

Gary Lynn Sherer 62, died at 11:08 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. Gary was born on October 23, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to Willis D. Sherer and Gloria J. (Williams)Sherer, they survive in Lima. Gary graduated from Bath High School in 1970, and then served in the United States Army Quartermaster...

Wilma Jean Nance

Wilma Jean Nance

Jan 24, 2014

Wilma Jean Nance 69, died at 4:22 PM on Friday, January 24, 2014, at her residence in Lima, Ohio. Wilma Jean was born on June 02, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Wayne F. Lee and Martha Jean (Covault) Lee. Wilma was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Lima Senior High School. She loved football, the Ohio State...

Harold Stanton Cartwright

Harold Stanton Cartwright

Jan 19, 2014

Harold Stanton Cartwright Harold Stanton Cartwright "Hoss", 83, died January 19, 2014 at Shawnee Manor. His family is very appreciative of the kindness and care he received from Michele Bice at his home and while living at Elmcroft and Shawnee Manor. Harold was born February 17, 1930 in Gallia County, Ohio to Frank and Nevada (Turner) Cartwright Ball who preceded...

Sadie Wireman

Sadie Wireman

Jan 18, 2014

Sadie Wireman , 83, died at 5:30 AM on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at her residence in Lima surrounded by her family. Sadie was born on Sunday, February 09, 1930, in Breathitt Co., Kentucky, to the late Dewey Ballew and Nancy [Griffith] Ballew. On Saturday, September 06, 1947, she married Pastor Joe M. Wireman who died on November 23, 2009....

George T. Scheid, Jr

George T. Scheid, Jr

Jan 17, 2014

George T. Scheid, Jr., 95, died Friday, January 17, 2014 at 4:21 PM at his son's residence in Lima, Ohio. George was born on July 20, 1918 in Lima, Ohio to the late George T. Scheid, Sr. and Anna Haver. On April 14, 1942 he married Ruth M. Ribley at St. John's Catholic Church and she preceded him in death...

Robert D. "Bob" Henderson

Robert D. "Bob" Henderson

Jan 15, 2014

Robert D. "Bob" Henderson, 59, died at 1:10 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at his residence in Lima. Bob was born on Monday, September 06, 1954, in Lima to the late Clyde David Henderson and mother Leota M. [Dennison] Henderson who survives in Lima. On Friday, May 28, 1993, he married Diana "Dee" (Bogart) Henderson who survives in Lima....

E. George Theobald

E. George Theobald

Jan 11, 2014

E. George Theobald 74, died at 9:45 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at his residence in Lima, Ohio. George was born on April 23, 1939, in Delphos, Ohio, to the late Wilfred Theobald and Dessie (Rayle) Theobald. On December 14, 1973 he married Barbara E Treadway. She survives in Lima. He served in the United States Army from 1956...