All Obituaries

Louis Bonifas, age 71, of Columbus Grove passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on March 31, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on May 20, 1952 in Delphos to Art and Alice (Kimmet) Bonifas who survive. Louie is survived by his loving wife, Roxann (Reindel) Bonifas. They married on April 20, 1974 and were just a few days short of their 50th wedding anniversary.  He is survived by his 3 sons: Nathan (Gina) Bonifas, Keith (Tammy) Bonifas,...

COLUMBUS GROVE-  Robert John Utendorf, 92, passed away on March 27, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1932 in Ottawa, Ohio to Francis Utendorf and Adeline (Fenbert) Utendorf who preceded him in death.  On November 22, 1956 he married Agnes H. Schroeder who also preceded him in death. Robert was a 1951 graduate of Saints Peter and Paul High School in Ottawa, Ohio. He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.  Robert retired from Kohls...

Anne C. Schroeder, 89, of Columbus Grove, died on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at The Meadows in Ottawa, OH. She was born May 20, 1934 at home in Ottawa, Ohio to the late John H. and Frances (Eickholt) Fenbert. On August 22, 1956, she married Samuel N. Schroeder, who survives in Columbus Grove, OH. Surviving are six children: Rose (Jeff) Ellerbrock of Glandorf, Cindy Salisbury (Brian Hornacek) of Findlay, Kay (Tom) Hunt of Mansfield, Brenda Schroeder (Chad Lazette) of Maumee, Dean (Carol...

Columbus Grove – James William "Jim" Mason, age 94, passed away at his home March 21, 2024. He was born February 9, 1930, in Middletown, Ohio, to Alfred and Elmyra (Brooks) Mason, who both preceded him in death. On September 24, 1960, he married LeAnn Scheuer Wyse who preceded him in death. Jim is survived by his sister Barbara Carraher, four children: Kent (Carolyn) Wyse, Laurie (Dave) Karbula, Mark (Nicole) Mason, Phil (Beth) Mason, and eight grandchildren: Amber (Lewis)...

OTTAWA- Judith A. "Judy" Jerwers, age 81, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her family on March 12, 2024. Judy was born July 11, 1942 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Melvin and Reba (Deverick) Lusk, who preceded her in death. On November 25, 1961, she married Bernard “Barney” Jerwers who preceded her in death. Judy is survived by her sons Michael (Patricia) Jerwers and Daniel (Tracy) Jerwers; her daughters Debra (Bart) Edwards and Christina (Dennis) Siefker....

Gomer – Monetta L. Lloyd 94, passed away at Kessler Estates on March 7, 2024. She was born in Rimer, Ohio to the late Rollie and Mildred (Deffenbaugh) Bushong on April 23, 1929. She graduated from Vaughnsville High School and went on to marry Ronald R. Lloyd  (deceased) of Gomer, Ohio on June 15, 1951. Survivors include their children, Barbara Lloyd, Thomas Lloyd, Nancy (Allen) Clum and Bruce (Vi) Lloyd, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her...

LIMA- Dirk M. Heyneman 49, passed away on March 2, 2024 at St. Rita’s Medical Center.  He was born April 27,1974 in Bluffton, Ohio to Allan L. and Rena D. (Carneal) Heyneman who preceded him in death. Dirk is survived by 3 brothers:  John (Mary) Heyneman, Patrick (Marilyn) Heyneman and Brent (Ginger) Heyneman and a sister, Miriam Cottrell.  He is also survived by 4 nephews:  Brad (Jacey) Heyneman, Brock (Nicole) Heyneman, Grant (Lasca) Heyneman and Ben (Misti)...

John R. Smith, 94, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his home. He was born November 1, 1929 in Putnam County to James and Nellie (Mullett) Smith. On July 15, 1951 he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Wert, and they celebrated over 70 years of marriage until she passed away April, 2023. John is survived by two daughters, Denise Smith, and Becky (Tom) Timmons, four grandchildren, Kim Caton, Chadd Caton, Aaron (Kay Lyn) Euckert, and Mindy Euckert, two great grandchildren, Ryan...

Russell L. Weaver, age 79, peacefully passed away in his home on Friday March 1, 2024. Russell was born in Loraine, Ohio on May 22, 1944 to Kenneth and Florence (Jamison) Weaver who precede him in death. Russell was blessed with his first marriage to Betty Rachlin, and the two had Little Rusty. He later married the love of his life for 52 years, Sharon (Sherer) Weaver who survives him. Russell is survived by his sons Rusty (Mandi) Weaver, Donny Miner, and Todd Miner, his daughter Dustan...

Alton E. Stephens, age 89, passed away on Saturday February 24, 2024. Alton was born in Vaughnsville, Ohio on November 6, 1934 to Lawrence and Wilma (Dunlap) Stephens who preceded him in death. On October 14, 1990 Alton married Carol. Alton is survived by his wife, Carol (Foulkes) Stephens, his sons Bruce (Barb) Stephens, Brent (Sharon) Stephens, Chase Stephens (formerly of Vaughnsville, Ohio), and his daughter-in-law Diane Stephens. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Norma Graber,...