All Obituaries

Dateline: Ottawa Dorothy L. Goedde, age 82, died September 27, 2023 at 5:10 pm at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima.  Dorothy was born on April 12, 1941, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Joseph and Josephine (Dibling) Duding, who preceded her in death.  On October 5, 1968, she married Gerald “Jerry” Goedde who preceded her in death. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Julie (Charles) Newland from Vaughnsville, son David (Jen) Goedde of Pandora, and son Steven (Nicole) Goedde of...

Dateline: Columbus Grove, Ohio William Parsons Jr., age 99, passed away on September 15, 2023, at The Springs in Lima, Ohio.  Bill was born on May 29, 1924, in Rimer, Ohio, to William E. and Bertha (Anderson) Parsons.  On January 12, 1946, he married Helen Henderson who preceded him in death. Bill is survived by his children Carol Juneau of Houston, TX, Deb Parsons of Alpharetta, GA, Julie (Jim) Martz of Columbus Grove, OH, Tom Parsons of Anchorage, AK, Teressa (Jerry) Langmeyer...

Kathryn J. Barfell, 70, died September 10, 2023, at The Meadows of Ottawa. Kathryn was born July 7, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to Robert and Frances (Barnhart) Steele, who preceded her in death. On April 3, 1976 she married Harold Barfell and he survives her. Kathryn is survived by her son, Jeremy (Susan) Barfell, daughter April (Shawn) Campbell, three brothers Steven (Phyllis) Steele, Raymond (Jean) Steele, and Glenn Steele.  She is also survived by five grandchildren Daedre Campbell, Arianna...

Norma Jean Jones “Jonesie”, also known as “Nonny” to her family, went to heaven on September 8, 2023, at her home. She was born March 9, 1926 in Cairo to Otto and Dessie (Brown) Siegfried. “Jonesie” was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Rita’s Medical Center, retired in 1982 after 32 years of service.She was a member of Lima Baptist Temple where she helped with toddlers and also made bandages for missions with the Ladies Missionary...

Herbert L. Carpenter, 86, died August 18th, 2023, at St. Rita’s Mercy Health, Lima, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Herb was born September 11, 1936, in Putnam County, the son of Harry L. and Ermah H. (Gebhardt) Carpenter, who both preceded in death. Also preceding him in death were his son, Randy Carpenter, his daughter, Julie Bormuth, and his brother-in-law, Bobby Gray. He is survived by his sisters, Dorothy Gray and Ruth (Richard) Beidelschies, brothers Tom (Carolyn) Carpenter, Jim...

Thomas L. Dunlap, 75, passed away on August 14, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born March 18, 1948, in Lima, Ohio to Ronald and Dorothy (Koenig) Dunlap who preceded him in death.  On July 6, 1974, he married Janet Kramer who passed away May 29, 2021. Thomas is survived by 3 daughters: Christina Dunlap, Dee (Eric) Dunn and Brenda (Eric) Barnt and 5 grandchildren:  Dakota, Riley and Peyton Dunn and Devin and Jackson Barnt. He is also survived by his brothers: Jim...

Columbus Grove, Ohio Robert E. Schaublin, age 73, passed away at OSU Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, on August 11, 2023.  He was born to Russell and Betty (Altstaetter) Schaublin in Bluffton, Ohio, on October 10, 1949, both of whom preceded him in death.  On November 6, 1976, he married Victoria Horstman who survives in Columbus Grove. Surviving is daughter Stacy Berry of Columbus, Ohio, brothers Ray (Rosie) Schaublin, Mike (Monica) Schaublin, and Rick (Sandi) Schaublin,...

Eileen VanTilbrough passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Vancrest in Delphos, Ohio.  She was born April 22, 1933 in Delphos to Benjamin and Cecilia (Grone) Utrup.  On June 26, 1954, she married Gareld L. VanTilbrough who preceded his wife in death on the 21st of January, 2016. Surviving is son Kevin VanTilbrough of Columbus Grove and daughter Karen (Mike) German of Dublin, Ohio, along with three grandchildren, Casey, Corey, and Lisa.  She is also survived by...

Mike “Fish” Moening, age 68, passed away on August 4, 2023, at St. Rita’s Hospital.  Mike was born September 17, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to John and Shirley Moening. Mike is survived by his siblings, Doug (Susan) Moening, Larry Moening, Jeff (Brenda) Moening, Lisa (Jeff) Vance, and Wayne (Sue) Moening. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews, and nineteen great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brother John...

Dateline: Columbus Grove, Ohio Jeanne Griffith, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 31, 2023, at her home in Columbus Grove, Ohio.  Jeanne was born May 8, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, to Byron and Lois (Good) Davies, both of whom preceded her in death. Jeanne married Charles E. Griffith on November 14, 1964, and he survives in Columbus Grove. She was a member of Vaughnsville United Methodist Church and their Evening Guild.  She had worked at the...