Obituaries

November 18, 2015

James Mark “Animal” Richard age 58, died in his Hamler home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 18, 2015.  He retired from construction.  Most recently he was employed by Vernon Nagel Construction.

He was born February 26, 1957 to James and Ruth (Tallman) Richard in Defiance.  James graduated from Holgate High School in 1976.

November 14, 2015

Lynn A.L. Matthews age 59, of New Bavaria died Saturday afternoon, November 14, 2015 in his daughter’s home.  Lynn was born August 24, 1956 to Charles Albert and Dorma Jean (Bland) Matthews.

He was formerly employed by Sims Manufacturing, Payne, OH.  He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and camping.

He is survived by his children: Stacy...

October 8, 2015

R. Charlene Michaelis age 83, of Hamler passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born August 14, 1932 to Pete and Fern (Wingate) Swihart in Leipsic.  On July 19, 1951  she married Edwin Michaelis in Hope Lutheran Church.  Charlene was a...

September 25, 2015

Francisco Hernandez age 54, of Napoleon, died Friday, September 25, 2015 at Heartland of Waterville.

Frank was born July 11, 1961 to Raphael and Maria Louisa Hernandez in Pheonix, AZ.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1980.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holgate.  He was employed with Pioneer in Ridgeville.

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September 2, 2015

Raffaela Ann Peck age 83, died Wednesday afternoon, September 2, 2015 in her New Bavaria home.

Her Legacy… She was born to Bruno and Sabia Pace on April 19, 1932.  She graduated from Warren High School and Defiance College.  She met Raymond B. Peck and it was love at first sight, and on...

August 27, 2015

Brenda Walker age 58, died in her Wauseon home on Thursday, August 27.  It was her wish to donate her body to science.  There will be a memorial gathering at the home of William Alexander, D 208 County Road 18, Holgate, Ohio on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm.

August 21, 2015

Bonita Jean Helberg age 90, of Holgate passed away early Friday morning, August 21, 2015 at the Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… “Bonnie” was born to the late Orville and Beulah (Cummins) Knapp on September 30, 1924.  She was baptized, confirmed and faithful member at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Holgate.  On...

July 31, 2015

Leona Arlene Gilliland age 85, of Napoleon died Friday morning, July 31, 2015 at the Henry County Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born June 17, 1930 to William “Harry” and Pauline Marie Wilhelmina (Helmke) Polker in Napoleon.  On March 18, 1950 she married James Herbert Gilliland.  Leona was a...

July 23, 2015

Victor William Cohrs age 76, of New Bavaria, died Thursday morning, July 23, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

His Legacy… He was born the son of Carl and Hilda (Seeman) Cohrs on November 1, 1938 in Deshler.  In 1956 he graduated from Deshler High School.    On October 1, 1960 he...

July 16, 2015

Kathleen May Marie Westfall, age 71, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee on Thursday July 16, 2015.

Born July 28th, 1943, in Monroe, Michigan, Kathy was a beloved resident of Liberty Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Angela Kregulka. Kathy is survived by her loving husband...

June 28, 2015

Marvin F. Baden age 90, of Holgate and formerly of Hamler, died Sunday night, June 28, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born April 21, 1925 to William and Frieda (Brandt) Baden in Hamler.  Marvin graduated from Hamler High School in 1943.  He was then drafted into the...

June 13, 2015

Pedro B. Salaz age 49 of Bryan, died June 13, 2015 at the CHP Defiance Area In Care Hospice Center.

He was born April 2, 1966 to Jose and Tana (Briseno) Salaz.  He was a member of Temple of Praise, Defiance.  He was a general laborer at Matsu in Edgerton.

Surviving are: sons; Justin Joe...

May 30, 2015

Ruth M. Wolf age 100, of Holgate, died Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born July 21, 1914 to Elmer and Gertrude (Geiger) Williams in New Bavaria.  Ruth graduated from Holgate High School in 1932.  On June 27, 1936, she married Herold Wolf.  He...

May 19, 2015

Raymond P. Ohlrich, age 81, of Hamler passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born August 20, 1933 to Arthur and Martha (Marsch) Ohlrich.  Ray was a 1951 graduate of Deshler High School.  On April 8, 1956 he married Luella Junge.  He...

May 17, 2015

Mary Cathern Smith age 92 of Holgate, died Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born May 11, 1923 to Walter and Clara (Erwin) Foster in Hurricane, WV.  She graduated from Hurricane High School in 1941. On February 20, 1943 she married George Donald Smith in...

April 29, 2015

Harry John Cramer age 92, of Holgate, died Wednesday morning at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born February 2, 1923 to Harry and Mary (Bauman) Cramer in Holgate. John graduated from Holgate High School in 1942.  He played baseball and basketball and was on the 1940 and 1941 State...

April 11, 2015

Dale William Brinkman age 72, of Napoleon, died Saturday, April 11, 2015 at his home in a tragic accident.

His Legacy… He was born September 4, 1942 to Robert and Alta (Bauer) Brinkman in Holgate.  On June 21, 1986 he married Sharon Bellinger.  She preceded him in death on March 2, 2014.  He...

March 18, 2015

Charles Franklin Ellis Sr. age 97,   of Hamler died early Wednesday morning, March 18, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… Charles was born the son of William Charles and Theo (Merryfield) Ellis.  On October 4, 1941 he married the love of his life, Bernadine “Bernie” Ritz.  Chuck was...

March 18, 2015

Nelson Franklin Yaichner age 88, died early Wednesday morning, March 18, 2015 in his Napoleon home.

His Legacy… He was born September 16, 1926 to John and Lillian (Rettig) Yaichner in Napoleon.  Nelson was drafted into the United States Army and served from 1950 to 1952.  He was attached to the...

March 10, 2015

Charlotte Wangrin age 95, of Napoleon died Tuesday afternoon at Vancrest of Holgate.  Charlotte wished to have her body donated to science.