Obituaries

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Michael Dilts, age 75, of Dola, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

He was born on December 14, 1949 in Ada, Ohio to the late Frank and Helen (McDougle) Dilts.  He married Norma Alkuino, and she survives in Dola.

Mike is survived by his two brothers: Frederick Dilts and Tom (Shauna) Dilts.  

He was preceded in death by a brother: Frank Dilts, Jr..

Mike retired from the U.S. Air Force. He also farmed and worked for the post office.  Mike was an avid Ohio State Buckeye’s fan.  

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Karen L. Patrick, age 50, of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Marion General Hospital surrounded by her family. 

She was born on February 14, 1975 in Kenton, Ohio to Lacy and (Sherry) Patrick, Sr.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Kenton.

Karen is survived by five children: Molly (Kevin) Klausing of Delphos, Phillip Nickles of Bellefontaine, Ethan Nickles of Cleveland, Lacey (Dwayne Hartwell) Nickles of Kenton, and Wyatt of Kenton; step-son: Ryan Baughman of Carey; seven grandchildren; brother: Lacy (Becky) Patrick, Jr.; sister: Tracy (Dennis) Kennedy.  

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James D. Burkett, age 75, of Alger, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 26, 1949 in Kentucky to the late James and Mag (Van Hoose) Burkett.  On April 24 1975 James married Michelle Osborn and she preceded him in death on September 16, 2023.  

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Ottis “Odie” Collingsworth, Jr., age 69, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by his family. 

He was born on February 28, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the late Ottis and Arizona (Risner) Collingsworth, Sr.  Odie married Debrah Blankenship on November 2, 2015 and she survives in Ada.

Odie is survived by his two children: Chris Collingsworth of Lakeview and Lindsay Collingsworth of Columbus; three step-children; ten grandchildren; six sisters: Linda Hattery, Glenda (Joe) Overs, Sue Collingsworth, Carol Nevers, Dee Mears, and Carol Thornsbury; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

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Delores F. Siders, age 92, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her son’s residence surrounded by her family. 

She was born on October 24, 1932 in Rittman, Ohio to the late Richard and Maizie (Flannery) O’Brien.  

Delores is survived by her 6 children: Ken (Maria) Siders of Sarasota, FL, David (Bonnie) Siders of Lima, Edwin (Dorothy) Siders of Covington, Keith (Sharon) Siders of Chesnee, SC, Sandra (Bob) Reed of Alger; and Kevin (Teresa) Siders of Cridersville; 17 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and two sisters: Eileen Ashley and Katherine Wright.  

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Michael E. High, age 70, of Lakeview, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. 

He was born on July 8, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to the late Nick and Shirley (Thompson) High, Jr.  

Mike is survived by his two sons: Jason High and Joshua High, both of Lima; 2 grandchildren; three brothers: Steve (Karen) High of Belle Center, Pat High of Lakeview, and Chris High of Columbus Grove.  

He was preceded in death by a brother: Charlie High; and a sister-in-law: Tammie High.

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