USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
Ottoville
LOUISE C. ELLERBROCK, 81, died at 11:05 a.m. April 23, 2007, at VanCrest Health Care Center, Delphos.
She was born Oct. 1, 1925, in Putnam County to William and Margaret Tenwalde Honigfort, who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1946, she married
Gilbert J. Ellerbrock, who died March 7, 1989.
Mrs. Ellerbrock was a homemaker and had worked at Campbell's Soup, Napoleon. She was a member of American Legion Post 63 Auxiliary, Ottawa, and the Altar Rosary Society.
Survivors include three sons, Bill (Jane Rayl) Ellerbrock and Dennis (Donna) Ellerbrock, both of Kalida, and Don (Karen) Ellerbrock, of Ottoville; two daughters, Mary Jane (Doug) Mullenhour and Patricia (Richard Shaffer) Schimmoeller, both of Delphos; three sisters, Mary Ann McElwain, of Kalida, Margaret Rosenbauer, of Ottawa, and Ruth Hermiller, of Kalida; a brother, Hank (Doris) Honigfort, of Ottawa; three sisters-in-law, Theresa Honigfort, of Lima, Helen Honigfort, of Glandorf, and Alice Ellerbrock, of Kalida; and 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Anthony, Ray, Robert and Cletus Honigfort.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Father John Stites will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary cemetery, Ottoville.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harter & Schier Funeral Home, Delphos, where a parish wake service will begin at 6 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Fund or the Kidney Services of West Central Ohio.
Lima
MICHAEL C. LYONS, 52, died at 11:25 a.m. April 21, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 13, 1955, in Lima to Frank T. Lyons and Dorothy J. Overmyer Chancey. His father and stepmother, Sadie Lyons, survive in Ada. His mother survives in Lima.
Mr. Lyons was a construction worker for several companies in Florida.
Survivors also include two brothers, Ronald L. (Sue) Lyons, of Elida, and Thomas E. (Chris) Lyons, of Lima; six sisters, Frances K. (Steve) Whetstone, of Spencerville, Carole J. (David) Martin, of Cridersville, Kathy A. Karjanis, of Kenton, and Cindy M. Lyons, Barbara J. Taylor and Christina L. (Randy) Taylor, all of Lima; and several nieces and nephews.
A private burial of the cremains will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 300 W. Elm St., Lima, OH 45801.
Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Lewis Eastside Chapel.
Ottoville
MILDRED L. LONGSTRETH, 77, died at 3:28 a.m. April 23, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
She was born July 26, 1929, in Paynes Depot, Ky., to Alonzo and Fannie Newton Brumback, who preceded her in death. On Aug. 12, 1946, she married
Earl Longstreth, who died Aug. 1, 1995.
Mrs. Longstreth retired from Dana Corp., Columbia City, Ind., and had worked at Express Mart, Ottoville. She was a member of Middle Point Presbyterian Church, Middle Point. She attended Middle Point High School.
Survivors include a son, Terry Longstreth, of Ottoville; a daughter, Kim (Mike) Leis, of Ottoville; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles (Louise) Brumback, of Georgetown, Ky., and Lewis (Pam Grey) Brumback, of Leo, Ind.; and a sister, Sheila (Bill) Evans, of Findlay.
She was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Longstreth; two daughters, Sharon and Shelley Longstreth; three brothers, Herb, Jack and Stanley Brumback; and four sisters, Myrtle Bruin, Evelyn McGinnis, Blanche Dragoo and Beulah Brumback.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, at the corner of state Routes 224 and 634, Jackson Township. Pastor Steve Elderbrock will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary cemetery, Ottoville.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Lima
RONALD LEE ROBINSON, 57, died at 1:43 p.m. April 22, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born June 8, 1949, in Lexington, Ky., to Richard Lee and Mary Elizabeth Black Robinson. His father preceded him in death. His mother and stepfather, Mary E. and Jilson C. Laine, survive in Lexington, Ky.
Mr. Robinson was a teacher at Lima South Middle School, where he taught health, science and special education, and had been a teacher at Lima Senior High School. He had been a head coach of girl's basketball and a former assistant coach for boys varsity basketball at Lima Senior. He was a member of First Baptist Bracktown Missionary Baptist Church, Lexington, Ky. He was an associate member of the Fraternal Order of Police, AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
Survivors include a sister, Jaynae Laine, of Lexington, Ky.; and his best friend, Charles Phillips, of Lima.
Services will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Bracktown Missionary Baptist Church, Lexington, Ky. Pastor C.B. Akins Sr., will officiate. Burial will be in Cove Haven cemetery, Lexington, Ky.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jones-Clark Funeral Home, where the family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m., and from 5 p.m. until time of services Thursday at the church.
Kalida
THOMAS L. SIEBENECK, 64, died at 4 p.m. April 22, 2007, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 15, 1943, in Glandorf to Norbert J. and Eleanor E. Verhoff Siebeneck, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Siebeneck was a lifelong farmer and had worked at Remlinger Manufacturing, Kalida. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida, and his Holy Name Society. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and had been a committee member of the Greensburg Township zoning board. He was a graduate of Kalida High School. He was a frequent blood donor.
Survivors include four brothers, James (Rita) Siebeneck, Arnold (Rose) Siebeneck, Alfred (Janice) Siebeneck and Norbert (Marlene) Siebeneck, all of Kalida; two sisters, Joyce (Gene) Wurth, of Kalida, and Dolores Wagner, of Ottawa; and 21 nieces and nephews and 40 great-nieces and -nephews.
Memorial Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida. Father Ken Alt will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalida EMS or St. Michael Catholic Church.
Arrangements are by Love Funeral Home,, Ottawa.
Lima
EUGENE J. "E.J." SPRAGUE, 92, died at 10 a.m. April 22, 2007, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 24, 1915, in Lima to Ross and Lucy Gallagher Sprague, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 25, 1937, he married
Willette G. Gilmore, who died Nov. 8, 2004.
Mr. Sprague had been a lathe operator at Ohio Steel Foundry, for 48 years. He was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church, where he also worked the bingo games and as a handyman. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 370. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Survivors include a son, Gene R. (Nancy) Sprague, of Lima; two daughters, Barbara Sprague and Beth (Denny) Musselman, both of Elida; eight grandchildren, Jeff (Brandy) Musselman, of Sandusky, Gene R. Sprague Jr. and Tricia (Joe) Hilden, both of Lima, Alison Musselman, of Elida, and Brad (Nicole) Sprague, Ryan Sprague, Bret Sprague and Katy Sprague, all of Lima; seven great-grandchildren, Aleah Sprague, Kyla Sprague, Morghan Musselman, Adeline Hilden, Madden Musselman, Corinne Sprague and Delaney Wintersteller; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Dr. Freddie Maurer, of Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Felder; a son, Robert Sprague; and a sister, Marjorie King.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Gerard Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gethsemani cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice, 770 W. North St., Lima, OH 45801.
St. Marys
DALE W. STEVELY, 85, died at 4:15 a.m. April 22, 2007, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, following a sudden illness.
He was born Dec. 23, 1921, in Noble Township, Auglaize County, to Oscar and Elizabeth Kiser Stevely, who preceded him in death. His first wife, Jacquelyn "Jo" Stevely, preceded him in death. On June 1, 1984, he married
Kathryn "Katie" Post-Buehler, who survives.
Mr. Stevely had been a car salesman for his friend Wally Schmidt and had been a musician and entertainer with several area dance bands, most notably The Stevely Brass. He attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289, St. Marys. He was a 1940 graduate of Coldwater High School, Coldwater. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed dancing.
Survivors also include two stepdaughters, Marilyn (Ron) Dorsten, of Minster, and Janet (Steve) Alspaugh, of Van Wert; a stepson, Dave Buehler, of Wapakoneta; and six stepgrandchildren and eight stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Stevely; and a stepson, Carl Buehler.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. The Rev. Anthony E. Cutcher will officiate. Burial will be in Gethsemane cemetery, St. Marys, with military rites.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
