COLUMBUS GROVE — Mary Kay Verhoff, resident of Columbus Grove, has recently released her second book, Just Breathe: A Caregiver’s Journey Through the Depths of Dementia. The book is about her husband, Dan Verhoff, and their 10-year journey together though Dan’s Frontotemporal Dementia.
COLUMBUS GROVE — The 2024 Homecoming parade and crowning of the King and Queen took place parading around the town and to the football field. The Columbus Grove band played as the court walked down the middle of the football field. Last year’s King and Queen, Ryan Hardeman and Natalie Langhals, crowned the 2024 King and Queen, Cade Garmatter and Ella Dotson.
KALIDA — At a recent Kalida council meeting, Police Chief Jim Gulker reported that Pioneer Days went really well this year. “No fights, car crashes, anything like that,” Police Chief Gulker said.
OTTAWA — On Saturday this weekend, the Ottawa Oktoberfest Committee will hold the county’s 2nd annual Oktoberfest from 3 PM to 11 PM on Walnut Street in Ottawa. The German celebration will feature traditional German food, contests and live music. This year, the event will also have the nearby Ottawa Brewing Company serving their brews.
GLANDORF Kathleen “Katie” Jones, 79 of Glandorf, died 5:06 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2024 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
ASHLAND - Donald J. McKibben, 91, of Ashland, formerly of Continental, passed away 5:24 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, at Kingston of Ashland.
Helen B. Wiswell, age 99, of Columbus Grove, passed away on September 22, 2024. Helen was born on October 5, 1924, in Vaughnsville, Ohio, to Daniel W. and Dorothy (Vandemark) Myers. On August 24, 1946, she married Robert E. Wiswell who passed away on January 17, 2013. Helen was a graduate of Vaughnsville High School. She worked hard on the family farm while growing up. She was quite a sewer, making many of her daughters’ dresses. Each of her grandchildren and great grandchildren received a beautiful crocheted blanket. Helen loved the competition of Rummy and rarely lost, she was very competitive. She loved watching any of her “kids” play sports. She was a member of the former Vaughnsville Christian Union Church and the American Legion Post 516 Auxiliary. After her husband retired she enjoyed going with him to deliver flowers for Lugibill Florist, and especially when they stopped for donuts. Helen is survived by her son Danny (Renee) Wiswell of Ottawa; her three daughters Linda (David) Jolliff of Columbus Grove, Patricia Moening of Columbus Grove, and Pamela (Jim) Zerkel of Vaughnsville; and brothers Rev. William E Myers of Blacklick, Ohio, and Allan Myers of Washington Courthouse, Ohio. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren: Lynn Elsberry, Cory (Lori) Wiswell, Kane Wiswell, Tami Arnone, Steven Nienberg, Andrea (Brandon Fenbert) Nienberg, Anita (Eli) Thompson, Brian (Holly) Zarse, Robin Zarse, Angel (Brian) Langhals, Buddy (Stacy) Jolliff, Chad Moening, Tara (Woodford) Roberts Jr., Kiley Moening, Cody Moening, Amy Miller, Andrea (Jake) Grohoske, Jessica (Chris Baxter) Zerkel, and Joni (Chris Chekouras) Zerkel; 47 great grandchildren; and 17 plus 2 on the way great-great grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her brother Richard Myers, two sisters Betty Humphreys and Marilyn Diller and grandchildren Craig Wiswell and Kevin Arnone. Friends may call on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Hartman Sons Funeral Home in Columbus Grove from 2:00pm 7:00pm. A funeral ser
LEIPSIC Linda L. Cramer, 83, of Leipsic, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born June 7, 1941, in Bluffton to the late John C. and Ruth E. (Gangle) Phillips. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic with Pastor Marcella Ciccotelli officiating. Burial will follow in Harman Cemetery, Gilboa with military rites by Leipsic VFW, Leipsic American Legion, Amvets and DAV. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at www. lovefuneralhome.com
Carl W. Schimmoeller, 72, of Ottoville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born in Lima, OH, on September 11, 1952, to Alfred “Jack” and Lucille
Eden Marie Lasley, 23, of Findlay, passed away suddenly on September 16, 2024, as a result of a cartrain accident. She was born on January 5, 2001, the daughter of Steve Lasley and Kristen (Kauble) Lasley. Both parents survive, along with her stepfather, Brian Kohli. Born and raised in Findlay, Ohio, Eden attended Findlay schools all the way up until recently graduating from the University of Findlay with honors with a degree in education. Eden was passionate about teaching the younger generation, especially those with special needs. In her own words: “I love having the responsibility of making a change in our future generations by teaching children the importance of love, grace, and kindness.” She adored working with children through her work tutoring, teaching, and working at the child development center at the YMCA. She was most recently employed by ADS as a customer service representative, later promoted to order validation representative. She genuinely enjoyed her role there and the camaraderie shared with her coworkers. Eden truly had a sense of adventure and loved taking all kinds of trips with her boyfriend, Trey Shisler. She had a deep affection for animals and shared her home with several beloved pets, including her cats Poe, Nyssa, and Raysh; dogs, Dio and Fiona; and Vegeta the chinchilla. She loved spending time outdoors, dancing, and singing. She also loved to express her creativity through beautiful paintings and drawings. Eden will be remembered for being a genuine and beautiful person, inside and out. She was truly a pure soul and will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She touched countless lives during her short life and always knew how to make everyone feel loved and understood. Her nonjudgmental and warmhearted approach to life will continue to serve as an inspiration. Not only was she kind, but she was highly intelligent and a fast learner. She once starred in a commercial at six years old and nailed it on the