Obituaries

Joyce Mary Plumpe

Nov 21, 2020

Joyce Mary Plumpe

80, passed away at 1:45 P.M. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Vancrest of Delphos.

She was born on May 14, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to August and Rosemary (Wannemacher) Plumpe.

Survivors include three brothers; August (Judith) Plumpe of Fort Jennings, Ohio, Karl (Lisa) Plumpe of Ozark, Missouri and Joseph...

Clayton Thomas Bacon

Nov 21, 2020

Clayton Thomas Bacon,

75, of Lima, Ohio passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on November 21, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lester J. Bacon  and Anna L. Bacon. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Ann Bacon, his daughter Kimberly Ann Caulway and her husband John Jeffrey...

Richard Earl "Dick" McPheron

Nov 21, 2020

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Richard Earl McPheron

Richard Earl “Dick” McPheron, 90 Years of Lima, Ohio passed away at 7:00 A.M. Saturday November 21, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born on July 7, 1930 to the late Raymond A. and Gladys (Mewhoeter) McPheron.

On July 30, 1953...

Judy A. Smith Evans Birkemeyer

Nov 21, 2020

Judy A. Smith Evans Birkemeyer, 82, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Otterbein of Cridersville.

Judy was born on May 17, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to the late August Watson and Marguerite Kathryn (Hoad) Smith.  On January 22, 1956 she married her first husband, Bud Evans.  Then on December 31, 1971, she...

Raymond Franklin Harlow

Nov 17, 2020

Raymond Franklin Harlow

Raymond Franklin Harlow was born in Parkersburg WV, to Harold and Louise (Shoemaker) Harlow on November 24, 1936. Both are deceased as is his only sibling Barbara (Harlow) Lewark and her deceased husband Robert Lewark.

After a sudden illness Ray passed away on November 17, one week before his 84th...

Thelma J. Archer

Nov 16, 2020

Thelma J. Archer, 80, of Lima, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 a 2:38 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on September 27, 1940 in Newfoundland, Canada to the late William Cecil and Dorothy {Bennett} Murley.

On September 16, 1965 she married Dale Allen Bergdorf, who preceded her in death in...

Dorothy Marie Rice

Nov 12, 2020

Dorothy Marie Rice, 90, passed away at 12:28 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Elwood Health & Living Home in Elwood, Indiana.

Dorothy was born on September 21, 1930, in Lima, Ohio to the late Henry and Hazel (Sneary) Shope.  On January 23, 1948, she married the love of her life, Buddy E. Rice, who preceded...

Gerod M. Woods

Nov 11, 2020

Gerod M. Woods, 34, passed away at 1:17 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.  Gerod was born on March 6, 1986, in Lima, Ohio, to Diana E. (Britt) Woods who survives in Lima and the late Raymond Woods.

Gerod was a 2005 graduate of Elida High School and Apollo.  He loved going...

Curtis Allen Moore

Nov 10, 2020

Curtis Allen Moore

40, died at 1:33 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at North Shore Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Illinois.

Curtis was born on August 9, 1980, in Lima, Ohio, to James Ray Moore  and Angela  (LaRotonda) Robinson. He married Amanda Moore on May 28, 2010, who survives him.

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Audrey Mae Wagner

Nov 9, 2020

Audrey Mae Wagner

91, died at 6:30 PM on Monday, November 9, 2020, at her residence in Elida, Ohio.

Audrey was born on April 7, 1929, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, to the late Leonard A. Covey  and Roxie (Harvey) Covey.  On June 8, 1946, she married George Wagner, he preceded her in death...

John Hennessy

Nov 7, 2020

John “Jack” Hennessy, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. He was born on June 12, 1934 in Findlay, OH to the late Richard and Sophia Hennessy.

Jack was the owner and operator of Supreme Coffee Service from 1972-2001 and Tom’s Snacks from 1985-1998. He owned and operated Jax Snacks up until...

Leota M. Henderson

Nov 6, 2020

Leota M. Henderson, 86, passed away at 1:37 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Leota was born on December 19, 1933, in Lima, Ohio to the late Floyd and Helen {Monfort} Dennison.  On July 4, 1951, she married her love, Clyde David Henderson, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2012.

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Martha Lee Wright

Nov 3, 2020

Martha Lee Wright, 84, died at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

Martha was born on May 28, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William Kenneth Patterson and Erma (Battles) Patterson.  On Friday, October 2, 1959, she married Curtis Wright who preceded her in death on March...

Mary Louise Lutz

Nov 1, 2020

Mary Louise Lutz, 93, departed this world for her home in Heaven on October 31, 2020. She was born in Lima, Ohio on June 1, 1927 to parents John William Frail and Laura Ethel Witherspoon.

She was united in marriage to Dr. Eugene Frederick Lutz on April 19, 1953. He died on August 16, 2007.

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Elizabeth A Maag

Oct 31, 2020

Elizabeth A. Maag, 64, of Lima, passed away at 2:07 PM Saturday, October 31, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on July 17, 1956 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Robert Preston and Carmen Freede. Her partner Brian Reser survives her in Lima, OH.

Elizabeth enjoyed putting jigsaw puzzles...

Amertria Lasalle Kelly

Oct 29, 2020

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Amertria Lasalle Kelly, age 47, passed away on October 29, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1973 to the late Ajeolous Hammonds Jr. and her mother Florence Kelly, who survives in Lima, OH.

She worked at Taco Bell, The Lima News and was a homemaker. She was...

Walter Courtney Burgner, Jr.

Oct 29, 2020

Walter Courtney Burgner, Jr., 90, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at the Meadows of Delphos.

Walter was born on June 8, 1930, in Lima, OH, to the late Walter C. and Mary Verne (Kissick) Burgner.  Walter was raised by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Flora Alice Jordan Hurley, who died May...

David A. Burgess, Jr.

Oct 27, 2020

David A. Burgess Jr., 30, passed away at 9:02 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.  David was born on July 6, 1990, in Lima, OH, to David. A. Burgess Sr. and Debra (Lyle) Stachowiak.

David was a graduate of Shawnee High School.  He went on to study Business Administration at...

Dorothy A. Bozick

Oct 26, 2020

Dorothy A. Bozick

89, died at 5:33 AM on Monday, October 26, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Dorothy was born on September 28, 1931, in Maynard, Ohio to the late Joseph and Annie {Applegarth} Soukup.  On June 17, 1950, she married James J. Bozick, he preceded her in death on...

Paul Joseph Sprague

Oct 23, 2020

Paul Joseph Sprague, 90, passed away at 8:37 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Paul was born on October 27, 1929, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Pauline (Hurtt) Sprague.  On June 17, 1956, he married Lvera (McLaurin) Sprague, who survives in Lima.

Paul was a Navy veteran for...