OTTOVILLE – Arlene L. Bendele, 88, of Ottoville, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born May 4, 1937, in Van Wert County to the late Gilbert and Frances (Martin) Kroeger.
 Funeral Mass will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with the Very Reverend George Mahas officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.  Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and 11 to 12 p.m. on Monday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township.