Obituaries

Larry Dean Bracken, 80, passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 8, 1940, in Charleston, Illinois, the son of the late Clarence and Lila (Dunkerly) Bracken. On August 16, 1964, he married the former Donna Winkle, who survives. Together, … [Read more...] about Larry Dean Bracken, 1940 – 2021

 CONTINENTAL – Xander Micheal Moeller died at 9:03 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital.  His parents, Brandon and Melissa (Luersman) Moeller, originally of Continental, survive in Ottawa.  Xander is survived by his sister: Leandra Moeller and maternal grandparents: Paul and … [Read more...] about Xander Micheal Moeller, 2021

NORTH CREEK – Martha C. “Charlene” Dockery, 84, of North Creek, went to join her beloved husband, Hobert and her fur babies at 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Bridge Hospice, Bowling Green, Ohio.  The oldest sister of nine children, Charlene was born July 3, 1937 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the … [Read more...] about Martha C. “Charlene” Dockery, 1937 – 2021

CONTINENTAL – Lewis J. Palmer, Jr, 65, of Continental, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 peacefully at his home.  He was born June 18, 1956 in Lima to the late Lewis Sr. and Simone (Van Orshaegen) Palmer.    Survivors include two sons: Josh (Stacy) Palmer and Dusty (Heather) Palmer, both of … [Read more...] about Lewis J. Palmer Jr, 1956 – 2021

DUPONT-Dorthy I. Hasselschwert, 92, of Dupont, passed away at her home, Sunday, July 4, 2021.  She was born December 2, 1928 in Defiance to the late Lewis and Mary (Weaver) Font Packer. Dorthy was a 1947 graduate of Defiance High School.  On March 2, 1948 she married Donald E. Hasselschwert, he … [Read more...] about Dorthy I. Hasselschwert, 1928 – 2021

Marvin "Ike" A. Conkright, age 92 of Continental, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Monday evening,  June 21, 2021 at his daughter's home in Defiance. He was born on April 11, 1929 to the late Arthur and Effie (Yager) Conkright in North Creek, Ohio. Ike proudly served his country as a veteran of … [Read more...] about Marvin “Ike” A. Conkright, 1929 – 2021

CONTINENTAL - Allen B. Perry, 65, of Continental died  1:48 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.  He was born February 10, 1956 in Elizabethton, TN to Harley B. and Iva L (Gregg) Perry.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in … [Read more...] about Allen B. Perry, 1956 – 2021

OTTAWA - Jean Combs, 86 of Ottawa died 11:13 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born September 19, 1934 in Hamler to the late Walter and Eleanor (Greetham) Snow.  On September 4, 1954, she married George W. Combs.  He died December 23, 2014.   Survivors include two … [Read more...] about Jean Combs, 1934 – 2021

JUNCTION - Emma M. "Katie" Brown, 91, of Junction, died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her son's residence surrounded by family. She was born May 3, 1930 in Paulding County to the late Charles and Matilda "Tillie" (Klima) Yenser. On September 3, 1947, she married Alvin H. Brown who preceded her in death … [Read more...] about Emma M. “Katie” Brown, 1930 – 2021

CONTINENTAL – Donald E. Beemer, 95, of Continental, died at 5:29 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his residence.  He was born November 2, 1925 in North Creek to the late Grover and Liola (Noirot) Beemer.  On June 19, 1943, he married Wanda Sheaks. She preceded him in death on November 24, 1994.  He … [Read more...] about Donald E. Beemer, 1925 – 2021