Obituaries

Sep 8, 2020

James Edward Shook, 93, died at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos, Ohio.

James was born on September 8, 1927, in Allentown, Ohio, to the late Emery Shook and Geraldine (Morris) Shook.

James formerly attended St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Elida. He had been involved in...

Sep 4, 2020

Carol Jean (Brown) Swords lost her brave battle with cancer at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 4, 2020.  She is now comfortable in the arms of her Savior.

She was born in Lima on August 22nd, 1944 to Ethel and Russell Brown, who both preceded her in death. She attended Bath High...

Sep 2, 2020

Dorothy M. Dudgeon, age 93, passed away at 2:32 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at her daughter’s home.

Dorothy was born on July 6, 1927 in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert and Mary (Allman) Poland.  On October 31, 1942 she married her first husband Anthony Loscavo who passed away in 1953.  In 1972 she then...

Aug 28, 2020

Audrey Jean Newbury, age 83, passed away at 9:48 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020, at her home in Lima surrounded by her family.

Audrey was born on October 10, 1936 in Cardington, Ohio, to the late Gerald L. and Mildred C. (Smiley) Fowble.  On January 22, 1955, she married Richard Birl “Dick” Newbury, who preceded her...

Aug 28, 2020

Martha Jane Raesky, age 89, passed away at 7:46 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Lima.

Martha was born on January 3, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Roy and Josephine (Bueller) Howell.  On January 31, 1953, she married her love, John Raesky who preceded her in death on January 29,...

Aug 27, 2020

Lou Ann Pugh, 81, passed away at 4:37 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  Lou Ann was born on October 13, 1938 in Lima, Ohio, to the late William and Almeda (Anderson) Pugh.

Lou Ann was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she served as Treasurer and on the Hospitality Program. ...

Aug 27, 2020

Jane M. Pulfer, age 81, passed away at 2:39 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  Jane was born on May 2, 1939, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Craig) Weeks.

Jane worked at Regency Inn for 10 years, at Holidome for 3 years, and finally as a self-employed housekeeper.

Aug 27, 2020

Helen Knapp, 82, passed away at 9:21 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Helen was born on September 30, 1937, in Bell Center, Ohio to the late Roy and Clara Bell (Jones) Byrd.  On she married Robert “Bob” Burke, who preceded her in death.

Helen was a homemaker. ...

Aug 26, 2020

Kevin M. Daley

67, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 4:05 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on November 21, 1952 in Lima to the late Gerald Patrick and Rita Jane {Bertling} Daley. On June 20, 1987, he married Janis Kimmel, who survives him in Lima.

Kevin retired...

Aug 25, 2020

Mary Katherine Steiner

age 69 of Elida, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at Lima Manor in Lima, OH.

She was a graduate of Elida High School, class of 1969 and completed a certificate program at University of Northwestern College (formerly Northwestern Business College) in 1970. Mary loved to participate in the...

Aug 23, 2020

James “Jim” L. Schmenk, 89, died at 6:55 AM on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

Jim was born on April 19, 1931, in Ottawa, Ohio, to the late Lewis H.  Schmenk and Marguerite (Heckford) Schmenk.  On September 13, 1958, he married Carol (Murray) Schmenk who survives in Lima.

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Aug 19, 2020

Dorlis Slone, age 79, passed away at 8:36 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19 2020, at her home in Lima.

Dorlis was born on February 20, 1941 in Garrett, Kentucky, to the late Samuel and Lonie (Griffith) Lafferty.  On October 11, 1958 she married Bobby J. Slone, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2013.

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Aug 18, 2020

Darrell Johnson, age 67, passed away at 5:39 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Darrell was born on November 25, 1952, in Cleaton, Kentucky, to the late Marion Otis Johnson and Clara (Duncan) Hollins.  On September 29, 1972, he married Valena (Saulsberry) Johnson, who survives in Lima.

Darrell...

Aug 16, 2020

Marie E. Niese

61, died at 5:33 AM on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Marie was born on June 9, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Albert G. Niese and Julianna M. (Siebeneck) Niese.

Marie was a life time member of St. Charles...

Aug 16, 2020

Janice A. Sunderhaus

72, died at 5:22 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Janice A. was born on June 14, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Frank  Sunderhaus  and Wilma  (Hoehn) Sunderhaus.

She had worked for the FBI and later for the State of...

Aug 14, 2020

Ramoa Jean Brown, age 93, passed away at 7:51 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

Ramoa was born on May 28, 1927, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Benar and Minnie {Evans} Jackson.  On August 3, 1947, she married Robert Brown, who preceded her in death.

Ramoa was...

Aug 14, 2020

Robert “Bob” Montgomery, age 75 went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2020 following a brief illness.  He is survived by his wife Carleen; daughter, Julie (Scott) Jones of Kennesaw, Georgia; son, Christian Montgomery of Lima; and three grandchildren: Ashley, Heather and Ganion.  Bob had three brothers: Paul (Cheryl), Jim (Betty Lynn) and Bill (Glenda) Montgomery. ...

Aug 13, 2020

Michael Anthony Hesseling, 63, passed away at 4:43 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2020, at home.  Michael was born on September 8, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Donald George and Dorothy Janet (McKinney) Hesseling.

Michael worked for Textron as a Non-Destructive Tester.  He was a past-president of the Lima Area Jaycees, past-president of the Teddy...

Aug 12, 2020

Mary E. King, 95, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born on February 24, 1925 in Lima to the late Edmund J. and Josephine E. {Bruggemann} Brown.  On April 21, 1952, she married Harold King who preceded her in death.

Mary was known for being a loving mother, grandmother,...

Aug 12, 2020

Victor “Vic” F. Bollinger, 87 years old, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter Barbara (Barbie) and Son-in-law Kevin D. Cooley on August 12, 2020.  He was born on March 2, 1933 in Zeeland, North Dakota, son of the late Jacob and Philipbena Bollinger.

Vic proudly served in the Army of the United States, stationed...