Obituary Listing

Jul 6, 2025

Kaleb Aryn Jones, 21, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 in his home.

Kaleb was born on January 29, 2004 to Kristy Nicole (Goedde) Shields and Justin Wayne Jones. He grew up in Spencerville graduating from Spencerville High School in 2022 before moving to Lima. Kaleb enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, and spending...

Jun 28, 2025

Ray Settlemire, age 93, passed away at Lima Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born Sept. 2, 1931 to Harold and Doris (Sellers) Settlemire who both preceded him in death. Ray married Hazel Rosalie Fricke June 10th 1961, who preceded him in death.

Also surviving are his seven children, three daughters: Joyce (Chad) Grear...

Jun 16, 2025

Our precious baby girl, Clara Lucielle Leffel came into this world with angel wings on June 16th, 2025. She will forever be loved by her parents, three older brothers and so many more.

"You'll always be my favorite 'what if' sweetest dream left unfinished, the love I hold in quiet moments, the whisper of a life too...

Jun 9, 2025

Donald "Don" H. Cook ("Cookie" to his friends) went into the loving arms of his Lord and savior on Monday, June 9, 2025, after a brief stay at Vancrest of Delphos, OH.

He was born to William "Harold" and Bernice (Hensley) Cook on June 13, 1945, and spent his childhood in the little town of Lafayette, OH....

Jun 6, 2025

Anita J. Temenoff, born May 18th , 1925, in Muncie, Indiana to Aloysius J. Schwer and Margarite Hiatt Schwer. She graduated from Blum high school in 1943 in Wapakoneta, OH. On June 10th, 1945, she married John J. Temenoff, and they had one son, Larry Temenoff, who resides in Fort Wayne, IN.

She and her husband operated...

May 19, 2025

Harold "Cork" M. Lewis Jr., 80, of Spencerville, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at home with his loving family around him.

He was born on March 11, 1945 in Lima, OH to the late Harold M. Lewis Sr. and Viva L. (Wallace) White. He attended school in Lima and had a few different jobs after...

Apr 29, 2025

Richard B. Harter, 85, of Spencerville, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

Richard was born on January 20, 1940, in Spencerville to the late Theodore "Ted" and Evelyn M. Harter. He grew up in the Spencerville community and attended Spencerville High School. After leaving high school, he joined the family business...

Apr 17, 2025

Steven T. Spicer, 77, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

​          He was born in Lima, October 18, 1947, to the late Carl and Mary (nee Crider) Spicer. In September of 2005, at Lima's Woodhaven Girl Scout Camp, he married Lori Doster of Continental. He was a...

Apr 11, 2025

Scott P. Regedanz, 58, of Spencerville, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville, surrounded by his family.

Scott was born on August 26, 1966, in Lima, to the late Terry Ross and Geraldine Margaret (Heenan) Regedanz. He grew up in Spencerville, graduating from Spencerville High School in 1984. He had worked at...

Apr 11, 2025

Judy A. Miller, 83, of Lima, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Judy was born on April 5, 1942 in Spencerville, to the late Lyman L. Sr. and Sadie E. (Frayley) Mulholland. She attended Spencerville High School and graduated in 1960. She began her career with Ohio Decorative Products...

Apr 9, 2025

LIMA – Larry L. Reeder, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 1:36 AM on April 9, 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 19, 1937 in Spencerville, OH to Lester and Frances (Miller) Reeder, who both preceded him in death. On September 4, 1965 he married...

Apr 2, 2025

Barbara A. Burroughs-Merricle, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

Barb was born on November 29, 1944 in Havelock, NC to the late Boss T. and Carrie Burroughs.

She was preceded in death by 8 siblings, Harold Burroughs, William Tom Burroughs, Boss Timothy BT Burroughs Jr., Herman Burroughs, Willie...

Apr 1, 2025

Stephen J. Stanfield, 58, of Lima, formerly of Spencerville passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.

Stephen was born on May 19, 1966 in Niceville, FL to William Allen Stanfield and Linda K. Morrison. In 1984, Steve graduated from Spencerville High School and enlisted in the United States Airforce until his honorable discharge in...

Mar 30, 2025

Dorothy K. Shaffer, 90, of Spencerville, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Vancrest of Delphos.

Dorothy was born on August 25, 1934 in Van Wert County to the late John F. and Ruby G. (Reinhard) Robey. Her family had moved around when she was growing up but she graduated from Hoaglin Jackson High School. On...

Mar 24, 2025

Marilyn K. Haller passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, in Spencerville, Ohio, at the age of 76. She was born on October 6, 1948, to Jay R. and Ruth E. Lichty of Spencerville.

Marilyn was first married to William Koon II, with whom she had one daughter, Andrea. On November 5, 1995, she married Steven W....

Mar 3, 2025

Spencerville;         Dorothy Teresa Ricker, 85, of Spencerville, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 under the care of hospice at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Dorothy was born on July 8, 1939 at home in Ottoville to the late Norbert and Marcella (Miller) Bendele. She was a 1957 graduate of Grover Hill High School. After high...

Feb 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Maxine McMichael, 103, of Spencerville announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville, OH. She was reunited with Carl, her beloved husband of 61 years.

She was born on July 20, 1921, in Hardin County to the late Carl and Anna Leota...

Feb 25, 2025

Richard A. Klaus, 70, of Middle Point, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.

Richard was born on June 26, 1954, in Lima, OH to the late Philip Patrick and Lucinda Ann (Meyer) Klaus. He grew up in Spencerville, one of thirteen kids, and graduated from Spencerville High School...

Feb 15, 2025

John Michael Bice, 78, of Spencerville, passed away at 7:02 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center Hospice.

John was born on June 28, 1946 in Lima, to the late Russell and Frances (Lokey) Bice. He graduated from Spencerville High School in 1964. Not long after high school, John went to work for...

Feb 9, 2025

Travis Alfred Mercer, 43, of Delphos, OH passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2025 at his home in Delphos. Services will be held at a later date.