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Ayers Lorene [Female] b. 1933

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Fortman Melvin Raymond* [Male] b. 22 NOV 1933 OH - d. 1 AUG 1968 Saint Michaels Cemetery, Kalida, OH

Documents:
1940 US Census, Kalida, Putnam, OH

Burial Monument, Saint Michaels Cemetery, Kalida, OH

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Fortman Marjorie Ann (Margie)* [Female] b. 6 JUL 1939 Kalida, OH

Documents:
Birth record (delayed), Putnam County, OH
1940 US Census, Kalida, Putnam, OH

Still living in 1959.

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Gasser Mary Ann [Female] b. 16 SEP 1937 Ottoville, Putnam, OH - d. 3 MAY 2015 The Meadows of Kalida, Kalida, Putnam, OH

Burial Monument, Saint Michaels Cemetery, Kalida, OH
Burial Monument, Saint Michaels Cemetery, Kalida, OH

Obituary:
Mary Ann Grote 77, of Kalida, died 1:45 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born September 16, 1937 in Ottoville to the late William and Mary (Ricker) Gasser. She was one of 14 children. On August 11, 1956 she married to Melvin Fortman who died August 1, 1968. On April 4, 1970 she married Edwin Grote who died October 27, 2005.
She is survived by eight children: Debra (Larry) Niese of Miller City, Diana (Dennis) Kerner of Kalida, Roger (Janice) Fortman of Durham, NC, Gary (Kim) Fortman of Kalida, Douglas (Norma) Fortman of Ottoville, Carol Merschman of Kalida, Cheryl Grote of Bowling Green and Michele (Andrew) Riley of Van Wert; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren with one on the way; one brother: Robert (Dorothy) Gasser of Ottoville; five sisters: Rita Miller of Warsaw, IN, Leona (Leonard) Bruskotter and LaDonna Ostendorf both of Ft. Jennings, Alvera (Gene) Kleman of Wichita, KS and Delores (Tony) Schulte of Kalida.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Andy Merschman; a grandson: Adam Kerner; a great-grandson: Zachary Eickholt; two brothers: Art Gasser, William Gasser; five sisters: Ann Knippen, Dorothy Osting, Agnes Knippen, Regina Boehmer, and LaVera Hanf.
Mary Ann was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kalida and its Altar Rosary Society and Helping Hands. She loved gardening, mowing her own grass, baking, camping, volunteer work, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kalida with Fr. Mark Hoying officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township. A rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening by the Altar Rosary Society.
Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice.
- Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township, Putnam, OH

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Grote Edwin Louis [Male] b. 1 AUG 1924 - d. 27 OCT 2005

Burial Monument, Saint Michaels Cemetery, Kalida, OH

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Fortman Douglas Allan* [Male] b. 29 APR 1963 OH

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Gerten Norma M [Female] b. 3 MAY 1964

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Altenburger Wilbur E (Bill) [Male] b. 24 APR 1925 - d. 4 MAR 2016 Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville, OH

Burial monument, Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville, OH

Obituary:
Ottoville -- Wilbur “Bill” E. Altenburger, 90, of Ottoville, died 3:55 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2016. He was born April 24, 1925 in Ottoville, to the late Andrew and Matilda (Schmitt) Altenburger. On May 5, 1945 he married Sally Koester whom he spent 66 years with before she died July 23, 2011.
He is survived by six children: Diane Langhals of Ottoville, Wilbur Jr. "Bill" (Janet Gasser) Altenburger of Cold Springs, KY, Robert "Bob" (Carol Reinhart) Altenburger of Amherst, Tom (Jan Kissell) Altenburger of Columbus Grove, Janice (Roger) Fortman of Durham, NC, Larry (Deb Wessell) Altenburger of Ottoville; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Louise “Sis” Alt of Ottoville, Irene Stechschulte of Kalida; two brothers: Donald (Betty) Altenburger and Paul (Bettie) Altenburger both of Ottoville.
Bill is preceded in death by a son-in-law: Michael Langhals; a daughter-in-law: Mary Lou (Vorst) Altenburger; three brothers Harold, Hubert, Jerome; and one sister: Dolores Friemoth.
Bill was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Ottoville. An entrepreneur at heart, Bill owned and operated several businesses, including Altenburger Service Store in Ottoville, a Tire Store in Delphos, and later enjoyed starting and owning Bee Line Trucking with his sons. Bill was known for his giving spirit-always quick to assist a young person just starting out – providing a job or words of wisdom and mentorship. Bill was extremely proud of those he was able to assist throughout his life. Always quick-witted, Bill enjoyed educating others on business and politics over the years. He embraced technology, being an early adapter of email and texting and utilizing the Internet for his trucking business. An avid card player, Bill could always be found looking for players to challenge them to a game of Scat.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday March 7, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville, with Fr. John Stites officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and one hour prior to mass, all at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township, where there will be a scripture service at 7:50 p.m. on Sunday.
Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice or Ottoville School Library.
-Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Twp, Putnam, OH

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Koester Sally [Female] b. 11 MAR 1926 - d. 23 JUL 2011 The Meadows of Kalida, Kalida, OH

Burial monument, Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville, OH

Obituary:
Sally, 85, Ottoville, died at 7:50 a.m., at The Meadows of Kalida.
She was a daughter to Ben and Odella (Koetter) Koester. On May 5, 1945, she married Bill Altenburger Sr., who survives in Ottoville.
Also surviving are four sons, Wilbur "Bill" Jr. (Janet), Cold Spring, KY, Robert "Bob" and Larry (Deb), both Ottoville, and Tom (Jan), Columbus Grove; two daughters, Diane Langhals, Ottoville, and Janice (Roger) Fortman, Durham, NC; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Dell Koester, Lima, and Marge Koester, Delphos.
Deceased are a son-in-law, Mike Langhals; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Altenburger ; three brothers, Elmer, Bob and Maynard; and a sister-in-law, Rita Koester.
A homemaker, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. She enjoyed watching sports, watching Rachel Ray, flowers and traveling. She served as a teacher's aide for her daughter, Diane, at Ottoville School.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, the Rev John Stites, officiating.

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Fortman Dustin Joseph* [Male] b. 10 JAN 1987 OH

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Bockrath Nicholas Thomas [Male] b. 25 AUG 1981

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Gerten Harold Francis [Male] b. 13 JAN 1921 - d. 31 OCT 1999 Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH

Burial headstone, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH

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Karhoff Alice Louise [Female] b. 7 JUN 1927 - d. 15 JUL 2015 Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH

Burial headstone, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH

Obituary:
OTTAWA — Alice Gerten passed away at her home on July 15, 2015. She was 88.
She was born on June 7, 1927 to Louis and Philomena (Meyer) Karhoff in Glandorf, Ohio, who preceded her in death.
On June 25, 1947 she married Harold Gerten of Leipsic. He preceded her in death on Oct. 31,1999.
Alice is survived by her nine children, Harold (Judy) Gerten, Mary Jane (Harold) Kaufman, Marilyn (John) Siefker, Carl (Patricia) Gerten, Jim (Betty) Gerten, Diane (Victor) Franz, Norman (Ann) Gerten, Norma (Douglas) Fortman, and Paul (Kelly) Gerten. She has 43 grandchildren and 73 great-grandchildren. Surviving in-laws include Agnes Karhoff, Lucille Karhoff, Dorothy Duling, Teresia Gerten, Mary Ann Hanneman, Lawrence and Thelma Gerten.
She had twin siblings Mary and Joseph that died shortly after birth. She also has one deceased grandchild, Alan Kaufman; three great-grandchildren: Griffin and Stella Warniment and Keith Wrasman; two brothers: Elmer and Walter Karhoff; and deceased in-laws: Ray and Odelia Siefker, John and Rita Gerten, Victor Duling, Edgar Gerten and Francis Hanneman.
Alice was a graduate of Glandorf High School. Her love for cooking led her to cook for weddings in the area for years. We believe at one time or another she fed everyone in the county. She also loved traveling. She and Harold traveled to different parts of the world, including a tour of Europe. Gardening was a must in the spring. Many hours were spent canning and freezing the produce she grew. She loved to go on bus trips with family and friends. If by chance three of a kind came up it was a good day. If five in a row showed up on her bingo card it was awesome. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting. She made over 100 quilts. Miller City wildcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes just lost a big fan. She attended sporting events at Miller City when she could.
A memorial mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10.00 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Ottawa, Ohio . Father Hank Albietz will be the officiate. Burial will be at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Ottawa.
Visitation will be on Sunday, July 19, 2015, with family present from 2:00-8:00p.m, at Hartman Sons Funeral Home Columbus Grove, Ohio. Rosary will be at the close of visitation.
Memorials can be made to SS. Peter and Paul's School Endowment Fund.
- Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, OH