Burial monument, St Marys Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville, Putnam, OH

Jerome F. Bonifas, 57, route 1, Cloverdale, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday at St. Rita�s Medical Center emergency room of an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Bonifas was born in Landeck on February 23, 1923, to Albert and Mary Catherine (Ricker) Bonifas. Both survive in Landeck.
He married Ann Hoehn in Ottoville on August 30, 1950, and she also survives along with four sons, Paul, Kalida, Thomas, Columbus Grove, Donald and Robert both at home; five daughters, Mrs. Dave (Jane) Kahle, Kalida, Mrs. James (Martha) Miller, Delphos, Mrs. Virgil (Patricia) Schroeder, Ottawa, and Doris and Sharon both at home; 12 grandchildren; four brothers, Arthur, Delphos, Richard and Albert, both of Landeck, and John Ossinke, Mich.; and a sister, Mrs. Elmer (Dorothy) Hoffman, Delphos. Two brothers, Norbert and Aloysius, are deceased.
Mr. Bonifas served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was employed at GTE Sylvania in Ottawa and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville.
Mass of Resurrection will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Roger Bonifas officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary�s Cemetery at Ottoville. Parish wake service will be in the Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp Funeral Home in Ottoville at 8 p.m. tonight.
- Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp Funeral Home, Ottoville, OH

Burial monument, St Marys Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville, Putnam, OH

Obituary:
Ann A. Bonifas, 92, of Ottoville, died at 8:44 a.m. Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. She was born November 14, 1919 in Monterey Township, Putnam County to the late Andrew and Rosa (Weber) Hoehn. On August 30, 1950, she married Jerome Bonifas and he died September 15, 1980. Surviving are 9 children: Jane (David) Kahle of Kalida, Paul (Joyce) Bonifas of Kalida, Martha (James) Miller of Landeck, Thomas (Judith) Bonifas of Kalida, Patricia (Virgil) Schroeder of Glandorf, Robert Bonifas of Ottoville, Doris (Joseph) Bockey of Delphos, Sharon (Carl) Mesker of Spring Lake, MI, and Donald (Kathleen) Bonifas of Fort Jennings; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 1 brother: Walter (Toni) Hoehn of Lima; 4 brothers-in-law: Arthur (Alice) Bonifas of Delphos and Richard (Jane) Bonifas of Landeck, Albert (Eileen) Bonifas, Jr. of Landeck, John (Lori) Bonifas of Alpena MI; a sister-in-law: Dorothy (Elmer) Hoffman of Delphos. She was preceded in death also by a great-granddaughter: Alexis Mack; 2 brothers: John (Alberta) Hoehn, Lawrence Hoehn; a sister: Hilda (Wilbert) Menker; 3 sisters-in-law: Agnes Hoehn, Rosie Hoehn, Betty Hoehn and her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Albert Sr.and Mary Catherine Bonifas
Ann retired from Schnipke Engraving in Ottoville and was a homemaker. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and its Altar Rosary Society. She was a 1937 graduate of Ottoville High School and volunteered at Paradise Oaks and Meadows of Kalida Nursing Homes. Ann was strong in her faith, devoted to God and taught her family to love one another. She was a wonderful role model and proud of her large family. She enjoyed working on the family farm, having her family together and playing cards and bingo. Her sharp memory was with her to the end. She was truly loved and will be missed by all those she touched.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Fr. John Stites officiating.

Carolyn with her granddaughter.

Burial monument, Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Glandorf, OH

Obituary:
Linus Louis Gerdeman, 88, of Ottawa died at 7:37 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa. He was born February 21, 1924 in Glandorf to the late Frank and Regina (Inkrott) Gerdeman. On July 23, 1952, he married Rosemary Otto and she survives in Ottawa. Also surviving are 8 children:
Denny (Lisa) Gerdeman of Ottawa, Gary (Pat) Gerdeman of Ottawa, Deb (Denny) Kuhlman of Ottawa, Judy (Cliff) Knapp of Swanton, Nancy (Jerry) Niese of Ottawa, Cheryl (Roger) Niese of Leipsic, Jeff (Lisa) Gerdeman of Ottawa, Amy (Mike) Gerding of Glandorf; 19 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a sister: Ruth Gerdeman of Pandora; a brother: Joe (Ruth) Gerdeman of Ottawa and a brother-in-law: John Keeterle of New Bavaria. He was preceded in death also by a grandson: Joe Knapp; 2 sisters: Agnes (Floyd) Scheckelhoff and Edna Keeterle.
Linus retired from Ottawa Feed and Grain Co., Ottawa. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf; Ottawa Eagles and Ottawa Knights of Columbus.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren and telling stories. He enjoyed woodworking, raising livestock and being outside.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, October 29, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf with Fr. Tony Fortman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Burial monument, Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Glandorf, OH

 
Shirley with her granddaughter.

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

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

Brooke with her husband Josh Karl.

Avianna with her mother Robin.

  

Robert with one of his many grandchildren.

Burial monument, St Michaels Catholic Cemetery, Kalida, OH

Marriage Announcement:
MRS. VINCENT H. ERHART The marriage of Miss Rita Ann Wallace and Vincent Henry Erhart was solemnized Saturday morning, July 30, at 10 o'clock in St. John's Catholic Church here. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Martha Wallace, Middle Point, and the late Walter Wallace and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vitus Erhart, Route 1, Fort Jennings. Double Ring Rites. The impressive double ring ceremony was read preceding the nuptial Mass that was celebrated by Rev. Justin Weger. Altar decorations consisted of bouquets of pink gladioli and lighted candles in tall bronze holders. The Mass was sung by the children's choir with Charles Gedert, church organist, accompanying the choir and also playing the church's traditional wedding marches. Wedding Party Member of the wedding party included Agnes Erhart, sister of the groom, who was maid of honor, Joyce Martin and Rose Ann Plescher, bridesmaids, and Elizabeth Erhart, another sister of the groom, who was flower girl. The groom was attended by Harold Wallace, tha bride's brother, as best man, and ushers were Ralph Ellerbrock and Hujer Schumaker. Traditional White The bride chose fir: her wedding members of the wedding party at the home of the groom's parents, and a reception was planned to be held in Memorial Hall in Fort Jsnings during the afternoon. Dancing was planned for the evening. Later the newly married couple will leave for a honeymoon in the East. Upon their return they will reside in Fort Jennings. For traveling the bride chose a yellow chiffon taffeta dress, white accessories and a corsage of pink roses. Schools Attended The new Mrs. Erhart is a graduate of Delphos St. John's High School. Her husband attended Kalida High School and is engaged in farming. Out of town guests at the wedding were from Defiance, Lima, Bullevue, Bluffton, New Bavaria, Colgate, Continental, Fort Wayne, and New Haven, Ind. a floor length gown of tulle over taffeta in traditional white, The basque bodice was styled with delicately embroidersd motifs trimmed with sequins. The shoulder flattering neckline added charm to her gown and long tapering sleeves came to points at her wrists. The same were carried out on... embroidered motifs of taffeta: that bald Tier finge-lip veil of bridal illusion', and carried a bouquet of pink roses and white carnations with white streamers in which tiny rose buds were tied, atop a white Prayerbook. Attendants' Frocks The bride's attendarts wore ballerina length frocks of silk organza over taffeta. The fitted bodices had softly draped necklines and satin cummerbunds and embroidered motifs circled the deep hemmed bouffant skirts. Their headdresses were small leaf designs with pearl trim and circular veils to match their frocks.
- The Delphos Courant, August 3, 1960