Dennis C. Merritte (Weasel), age 71, of Continental, Ohio died June 19, 2020. He was born on August 4, 1948 in Defiance, Ohio to William (Craig) Merritte and Dorothy Ruth Finnegan. On October 27, 1967 he married Sharon Jean Schilt at the Melrose UM Church; together they shared 14 years. Dennis … [Read more...] about Dennis C. Merritte, 1948 – 2020
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Fred O. Grindstaff, 1925 – 2020
PAYNE - Fred O. Grindstaff, 94, of Payne, died 9:49 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1925 in Wolf-Pitt, KY to the late John F. and Bertha (Pennington) Grindstaff. On April 25, 1948 he married Mary Louise Harrow, who preceded him in death on February 19, … [Read more...] about Fred O. Grindstaff, 1925 – 2020
Troyer Participates in UF’s Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity
FINDLAY, OH -- Kayla Troyer of Continental recently participated in the University of Findlay's annual Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity. Troyer presented "Habitat for Humanity: Here, There, and Everywhere." Undergraduate and graduate students were given the opportunity to virtually share … [Read more...] about Troyer Participates in UF’s Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity
John D. Kreider, 1926 – 2020
CONTINENTAL - John D. Kreider, 94, of Continental died 2:10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Meadows of Kalida. He was born April 12, 1926 in Van Wert to the late Vernon and Nellie (Doner) Kreider. On July 27, 1947 he married Edna Breece, who preceded him in death on June 28, 1968. On April 4, … [Read more...] about John D. Kreider, 1926 – 2020
Linda Sue (Jordan) Brecht, 1948 – 2020
CONTINENTAL - Linda Sue Brecht, 72 of Continental died 1:50 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1948 in Paulding County to the late Garner and Anna (Hoover) Jordan. On May 27, 2003 she married John Brecht who survives in Continental. She is survived by her … [Read more...] about Linda Sue (Jordan) Brecht, 1948 – 2020
Naida C. Morgan, 1937 – 2020
Lima, Ohio -- Naida C. Morgan, 83, passed through heaven’s gates on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at the Meadows of Kalida. Naida was born January 13, 1937 in Grant, MI, to Rev. David and Helen (Rogers) Morgan who both preceded her in death. Naida was a 1955 graduate of Lima Central High School and … [Read more...] about Naida C. Morgan, 1937 – 2020
Ron J. Nienberg, 1946 – 2020
CONTINENTAL - Ron J. Nienberg, 74 of Continental died 8:17 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1946 in Lima to the late George and Marie (Siefert) Nienberg. On May 5, 1968 he married Mary Ridinger and she survives in Continental. Other survivors include three … [Read more...] about Ron J. Nienberg, 1946 – 2020
Jack Craft, 1932 – 2020
OAKWOOD - Jack Craft, 87, of Oakwood died 8:55 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Mercy Health Defiance Hospital. He was born August 27, 1932 in Melrose to the late Donald F. and Margaret B. "Maggie" (Strahlen) Craft. On August 23, 1970, he married Margaret Ann Bidlack, who preceded him in death on … [Read more...] about Jack Craft, 1932 – 2020
Wildermuth Earns Academic Honors at the University of Arkansas
2019 Continental High School Graduate, Parker Wildermuth, has been named to the Fall Dean’s list and both the Spring Dean’s list and Chancellor’s list at the University of Arkansas. As a student of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Parker has been recognized for … [Read more...] about Wildermuth Earns Academic Honors at the University of Arkansas
Rhodes State College Spring Graduates Announced
LIMA, Ohio - Among those receiving their Associate’s degrees from Rhodes State College for Spring semester 2020 were the following local graduates: Cloverdale: Jacob Joseph Williams, Electronic Engineering Technology Continental: Ashley Nicole Kindilien, Occupational Therapy … [Read more...] about Rhodes State College Spring Graduates Announced