Obituaries

February 23, 2015

John Francis Keeterle age 86, of New Bavaria died Monday morning, February 23, 2015 at the Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital.

His legacy… He was born September 21, 1928 to Clarence and Agnes (Romes) Keeterle in Holgate.  John graduated from Holgate High School in 1946.  He married Edna Gerdeman.  She died December 4, 1979. ...

February 6, 2015

June Bruehlman age 97, of Holgate, died Friday evening, February 6, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

June was born March 1, 1917 to Vernon and Hazel (Mink) Babcock in Holgate.  She graduated from Holgate High School.  She worked for All Star Products in Defiance.  In 1955 she married Robert Bruehlman.  He preceded her in death....

January 29, 2015

Marie Hohenberger age 101, died Thursday morning, January 29, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.  She was born in Defiance County, June 22, 1913.  She was the daughter of Harry and Maude (Weisz) Harper.  In 1931 Marie graduated from Defiance High School.  She married Virgil Hohenberger on July 30, 1932, who died in 1969.  She was...

January 17, 2015

Barbara Lee Hoffman, age 80, of Holgate, died at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate on Saturday, January 17, 2015.

Her Legacy… She was born February 20, 1934 to Karl and Donna (Hull) Dickman in Defiance. Barbara graduated from Defiance High School...

January 16, 2015

Michael Corbitt Ankney passed away from us to Heaven on the morning of Friday, January 16, 2015 as a result of a traffic accident near Ann Arbor, MI.  Michael was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 6, 1969 to James and Margaret (Shock) Ankney. Michael spent most of his childhood growing up in the country near Pleasant Bend.  Michael...

January 14, 2015

James Junge age 63, of Holgate died in Holgate on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

His Legacy… He was born November 3, 1951 to Melvin W. and Miriam D. (Lazenby) Junge in Napoleon.  Jim graduated from Holgate High School in 1970.  He was a Vietnam War veteran who served in...

January 11, 2015

LaDonna Steingass, age 79, died Sunday, January 11, 2015 in her Holgate home.

Her Legacy… She was born November 6, 1935 to Virgil and Velma (Simmons) Daft in Defiance, OH. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1953. On March 20, 1954, Donnie married James...

January 10, 2015

Robert L. Lane, age 74, of Holgate, died in his home Saturday, January 10, 2015 surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

His legacy…. He was born February 23, 1940 to the late Perry C. and Clara (Berkes) Lane....

January 2, 2015

Joseph M. Wenzinger, age 93, of New Bavaria died Friday morning, January 2, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born October 23, 1921 to Mathias and Gertrude (Steffan) Wenzinger in Pleasant Township, New Bavaria, OH. On February 9, 1946, he married Viola Roof at St. Nicholas...

January 2, 2015

Wilma M. Zachrich, age 93, died Friday, January 2, 2015 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. She was from New Bavaria, and recently resided at Kingsbury Place, Defiance.

Her Legacy… She was born January 29, 1921 to Henry and Margaret (Hulstede) Wolf in Pleasant...

December 26, 2014

Michael Dale Ordway age 62 of New Bavaria died Friday evening, December 26, 2014 at his home after a short battle with cancer.

His Legacy… He was born October 24, 1952 to Chester and Dorothy (Eitzman) Ordway in Napoleon.  Mike graduated from Holgate High School in 1972.  On December 9, 1972, he married...

December 12, 2014

Lily G. Urdiales age 81, of Holgate, died Friday night, December 12, 2014 at the Henry County Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born September 23, 1933 to Lencho and Beatrice (Zuniga) Garszes in San Antonio, TX.  She married Arturo M. Urdiales.  Lily was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing for others.  She...

December 11, 2014

John Lee Hespe age 67, of Napoleon died Thursday night, December 11, 2014 at the Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

John was born March 24, 1947 to Robert L. and Mary L. (Schmidt) Hespe in Sidney, OH.  He graduated from New Breman High School in 1965.  On December 2, 1967 he married Nancy Moeller Hespe but divorced...

November 12, 2014

Cory James Brown age 32, of Aniston, AL and formerly Holgate, died November 12, 2014 at UAB in Alabama.

He is survived by his wife Brandae Brown; daughters, Abonie, Jaylynn and Aubrey Brown; father, Larry Brown; mother, Kelly Tobias; step mother, Sharon Brown; brother, J Rothman; sisters, Destry Rothman and Aime Brown; step sister, Danielle...

November 3, 2014

Rosemary Motter age 84, of Ottawa and formerly Holgate, died Monday morning at the Meadows of Kalida.

Her Legacy… She was born August 28, 1930 to Herman and Mildred (Wolf) Dickman in Pleasant Township.  On January 19, 1952 she married Kenneth E. Motter in the Florida United Methodist Church. ...

October 27, 2014

Howard Emerson Rettig age 91, of Holgate died Monday afternoon, October 27, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born December 4, 1922 to Harrison and Matilda (Hoff) Rettig in Holgate. In 1941, he married Marvell F. Engel. He was a...

October 10, 2014

Emory H. Hagerman, age 83, passed away at ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee,  Friday evening, October 11, 2014.

His Legacy… He was born April 2, 1931 to Carl and Florence (Asbury) Hagerman West Virginia, but raised in Hurley, VA.   Emory married Emma Harden and they were blessed with 12 children.  Later, he married Arlene Rothman who preceded...

October 9, 2014

Doris Bernadine “Bernie” Ellis age 94, of Hamler died Thursday evening at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born January 6, 1920 to Chester and Eva (Burk) Ritz in Marion Township. On October 4, 1941 she married Charles Ellis. She was a member of...

October 4, 2014

Sandra L. Pfab age 61, died Saturday morning, October 4, 2014 in her Wauseon home.  Services will be private.

September 29, 2014

Nita Hagan age 89, died in Michigan on September 29, 2014.  There will be a memorial service at the Holgate United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 4:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Holgate United Methodist Church building fund.