Sept. 1, 1927-June 5, 2013

Deloris Jean Renner, 85, of Gomer died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday at her residence.

She was born Sept. 1, 1927, in Delphos to Jessie and Elsie (Bryan) Bellinger, who preceded her in death.

On Sept. 1, 1948, she married John H. Renner, who died on April 21, 2010.

Survivors include three sons, Dennis (Marty Kaplan) Renner of Columbus Grove, David R. (Wanda) Renner of Upper Sandusky and Tom (Dawn) Renner of Columbus Grove; a daughter, Jolene A. (Tom) Brubaker of Hamler; two brothers, John (Bonnie) Shaffer of Van Wert and Clyde (Beverly) Bellinger of Columbus Grove; 10 grandchildren, Joe, Ryan and Logan Renner, Morgan Renner and Garrett Renner, Erin, Kelcey and Cody Brubaker and Kirby and Joel Kaplan; five great-grandchildren, Braydyn Brubaker, Mason McGee and Kellan and Cooper Renner and Chase Renner; and a sister-in-law, Lynda Roberts of Muskegon, Mich.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jessie Bellinger Jr. and Alfred Roberts.

Mrs. Renner was a life-long homemaker at the Allen County Children’s Museum. She was a member of Gomer United Church of Christ, a life-member of the Delphos Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Allen County Historical Society. She enjoyed sewing, genealogy, bird watching, cooking, flowers and gardening.

Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Gomer United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Pike Run Cemetery, Gomer.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

Preferred memorials are to Putnam County Hospice, Allen County Children’s Museum or American Cancer Society.

To leave condolences for the family, visit harterandschier.com.

Feb. 13, 1963-June 4, 2013

Daniel L. Kaverman, 50, of Delphos died at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday at his residence.

He was born Feb. 13, 1963 to Ken (Bea) Kaverman of Lexington, Ky., and Shirley Drew (Bob Bridenstine) of Ruskin, Fla.

On August 16, 1984, he was united in marriage to Cindy A. Jones of Delphos.

Survivors include a son, Bradley (Jessica Arledge) Kaverman of Delphos; a daughter, Bethany Kaverman of Delphos; a sister, Vickie (Rodney) Bryan of Spencerville; two brothers, Duane (Jo) Kaverman of Lexington, Ky. and Tim (Becky Epling) Kaverman of Elida; and two grandchildren, Naudia and Natalee Kaverman.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents John and Leona Drew; and paternal grandfather John Kaverman.

He was a great friend to all and truly loved spending time with his family.

He was also a member of Gardendale Church of God.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home and on Saturday one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

To leave condolences for the family, visit harterandschier.com.

Jan. 5 1915-June 4, 2013

Ruth P. Ford, 98, of Defiance died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday at Brookview Healthcare Center.

She was born Jan. 5, 1915, in Grover Hill to Jacob and Agnes (Stahl) Edds, who preceded her in death.

On July 19, 1930, she married Forrest Ford, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include a son, William (Betty) Ford of Cloverdale; two sons-in-law, Robert Mason of Glendale, Ariz., and Ronald Giesige of Sherwood; a sister, Ethyl (Leonard) Winters; eight grandchildren, Chuck, Tom, Tony, Jacki, Dave, Bill, Keri and Nikki; many great-grandchildren and several great-great -grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Doris and Jude; her brothers, Floyd, Carl and Paul; her daughters, Colleen and Rhoda; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Ford loved her family, fixing Sunday meals, going to Arizona and volunteering at the Interfaith Thrift Shop. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a woman of God and an inspiration to many.

She was also a member of First Assembly of God Church in Delphos for many years.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, Pastor Carol Retcher officiating.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Monroe Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society.

To leave condolences for the family, visit harterandschier.com.

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June 9, 1935

June 3, 2013

Bernard A. Averesch, 77, of Kalida died 4:30 a.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 9, 1935, in Cloverdale to Bernard and Anna (Wolke) Averesch, who preceded him in death. On June 20, 1959, he married Mary Jane Niemeyer, who survives in Kalida.

Also surviving are his eight children, Marlene (Phil) Griffith of Ottawa, Lynda (Glen) Fortman, Diane (Jeff) Schroeder, Kathy (Gerry) Vorst, Michele (Dean) Niese, Deb (Jeff) Sheaks and Eric (Brenda Delarber) Averesch of Kalida and Lisa (Dirk) Rummel of Lima; 21 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond (Dorothy) Averesch of Kalida and Ralph (Judy) Averesch of Ottoville; and a sister-in-law: Sandy Averesch of Landeck. He was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin Raymond Averesch; three brothers, Wilfred, Gerald and Harold Averesch; and two sisters, Angeline Erhart and Carmelita Schnipke.

Mr. Averesch retired from Philips Display Components, Ottawa, after 42 years. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida, and its Holy Name Society. He was a member of Kalida Knights of Columbus and the Kalida Fish and Game. He served in the National Guard.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursdayat St. Michael Catholic Church, the Rev. Mark Hoying officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Love Funeral Home, Ottawa, where there will be a Holy Name and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences can be expressed at lovefuneralhome.com.

Sept. 5, 1925-June 3, 2013

Mildred L. “Louise” Schleeter, 87, of Delphos, died at 1:45 a.m. Monday at The Meadows of Kalida.

She was born Sept. 5, 1925, in St. Marys to the Rev. Orville and Cecile (Burden) Fisher, who preceded her in death.

On March 28, 1947, she married Leonard “Bud” Schleeter, who died on March 7, 1996.

Survivors include three sons, Danny (Linda) Schleeter of Lima, Steven (Pam) Schleeter of Fort Jennings and Dale (Sandy) Schleeter of Wetzel; two daughters, Sharon (Ronnie) Foust of Delphos and Judy (Larry) Sanders of Ottawa; 15 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Eugene, Ellsworth, Wendell and William Fisher.

Mrs. Schleeter was a nurse at Lima Memorial Health System for 11 years. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She enjoyed Yahtzee, crocheting, Scrabble and loved children and playing the piano.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Chris Bohnsack officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, where a Parish Wake will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to the American Diabetes Assoc. or St. Jude’s.

To leave condolences for the family, visit harterandschier.com.