Obituaries

July 23, 2019

Cheryl Long, age 71, of Holgate, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019 surrounded by her family, at the Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born October 4, 1947 to Nelson “Bud” Miler and Helen (Hedrick)  in Defiance.  On...

July 18, 2019

Yolanda Page age 97, of Defiance died Thursday, July 19, 2019 at the Laurels of Defiance.  There will be no local services.  The services will be in Clearwater, FL.

June 12, 2019

Mary Lou Peper age 89, of Holgate, died Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born June 17, 1929 to Earl George, Sr. and Effie Lena (Knapp) Ott in Defiance.  On May 29, 1949, she married William Hall Peper in Defiance. Mary Lou...

June 3, 2019

Russell David Okuley age 74, of Findlay and formerly of New Bavaria, died Monday evening, June 3, 2019 at Fox Run Manor, Findlay.

His Legacy… Russ was born March 1, 1945 to Lester and Mildred (Collins) Okuley in Defiance.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1963 and then...

June 3, 2019

Nona Rae (Grant) Simon age 84, of Defiance, died Monday afternoon, June 3, 2019 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center, Defiance.

Her Legacy… She was born in Continental to Ruth Esther (Rayle) Grant on October 9, 1934.  She graduated in 1952 from Continental-Palmer High School.  In 1954 she...

June 3, 2019

Thomas A. Buddelmeyer age 81, of Holgate died Monday morning, June 3, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Tom was born July 4, 1937 to Alfred and Theresa (Stechschulte) Buddelmeyer in Avis, Ohio.  He was a long time truck driver for the Farmer’s Elevator.  Tom was a member...

June 1, 2019

Ruth Ann Dockery age 80, of Continental, died Saturday morning, June 1, 2019 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.

Her Legacy… Ruth Ann was born March 27, 1939 to Lloyd Robert and Mabel (Hahn) Fuller in Continental.  She graduated from Ayersville High School in 1957.  On March 29, 1958, she married John...

May 22, 2019

Ricky Rye age 61, died Wednesday night at Genacross Lutheran Services, Napoleon.

April 21, 2019

Glenna L. Kelly age 92, of Holgate, died on Easter day, April 21, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… Glenna was born February 5, 1927 to Carl and Agnes (Reinemeyer) Ditto in Delphos. On June 26, 1954, she married J. Franklin Kelly at St. John’s Catholic Church, Delphos. ...

April 1, 2019

Arlene Joyce Agler age 84, of Holgate, died Monday morning, April 1, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… Arlene was born June 25, 1934 to Raymond and Martha (Moehrman) Bortz in Flatrock Township.  On June 20, 1954 she married Larry Agler in St. John United Church of Christ,...

March 27, 2019

Ronald Huber age 84, of Holgate, died Wednesday night, March 27, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Ron was born March 10, 1935 to Daniel and Eva Rosanna (Snyder) Huber in Holgate.  He was a farmer and very proud to have worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation...

March 4, 2019

Helen W. Desgranges age 97, of Holgate, died Monday morning, March 4, 2019 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… Helen’s journey began when she was born on Christmas day in 1921 to George and Clara (Mills) Snyder in Metamora.  She graduated from Fulton High School in 1939. ...

February 25, 2019

Anthony Wayne Keehn age 78, of Hamler, died Monday afternoon, February 25, 2019 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.

His Legacy… Tony was born January 2, 1941 to Anthony and Lottie (Fackler) Keehn in Hamler.  On June 25, 1966, he married Sharon Clay.  Tony worked in construction and was...

February 10, 2019

Peter Garza Garcia, Jr. age 61, of Holgate, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Toledo Hospital.

His Legacy… Peter was born January 11, 1958 to Peter and Velia (Valenzuela) Garcia in Corsicana, TX.  He graduated from Defiance High School in 1977.  Peter was a mechanic for the Campbell...

February 10, 2019

Eldred Eiden age 86, of New Bavaria, went home Sunday afternoon, February 10, 2019 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Eldred died three days before his 87th birthday, born February 13, 1932 to Gilbert and Loretta (Brinkman) Eiden.  On June 24, 1959, he married Betty Ann Nadler.  Eldred was an Army...

February 1, 2019

Mary Frances Seifert age 88, of Holgate died Friday morning, February 1, 2019 at Genacross of Napoleon.

Her Legacy… Mary was born to Ralph and Kathryn Deitrick April 27, 1930 in Defiance.  On August 1, 1953, she married Peter “Bill” Seifert, Jr.  Mary was a homemaker and formerly an...

January 27, 2019

Joe Arlen Stouffer age 79, of New Bavaria, died Sunday afternoon at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

His Legacy… He was born August 18, 1939 to Paul and Ethel (Marlow) Stouffer in Charloe, OH.  On April 8, 1963, he married Marilyn Thomas.  He retired in 1991 after being a...

January 21, 2019

Erin C Walters age 45, of Malinta, died Monday night, January 21, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.  He was born August 10, 1973 at Heller Memorial Hospital in Napoleon to Gene and Christine (Szostecki) Walters.  Erin graduated from Napoleon High School in 1991.  Erin operated Front Street Signs, Napoleon.  He enjoyed his model helicopters and drones...

January 19, 2019

Mary Helena Gordon age 93, of Holgate, died early Saturday morning, January 19, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born February 9, 1925 to Fred and Inez (Hagen) Binger in Holgate.  She married Frank Gordon in 1944.  Early in her adult life, she worked in the...

January 17, 2019

Reverend Tamara Wood age 76, of Defiance, died unexpectedly at the Mercy Hospital, Defiance Thursday evening, January 17, 2019.

Her Legacy… Tammy was born October 2, 1942 to Ralph and Helen (Mendenhall) Thornburg in Farmland, IN.  On September 30, 1967 she married John Wood.  Tammy received her Bachelor’s degree...