Obituaries

Nov 28, 2023

Zachary Logan Micheal Hendrix age 21, passed away peacefully November 28, 2023 at the Filling Home of Mercy, Napoleon, surrounded by family and friends.

Zack was involved with t-ball, cub scouts and Special Olympics.  He was able to graduate from Napoleon/Patrick Henry High Schools in 2023.

Zack was born January 1, 2002 the son of...

Nov 2, 2023

William Michael Stottlemyer, the son of Asher and Cortney Stottlemyer was delivered stillborn, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Fulton County Health Care Center, Wauseon, Ohio.

The joy of the announcement of his life, has turned to sorrow as the announcement of his passing became known.  Yet William Michael’s life has only ended with us, but continues at...

Oct 28, 2023

Virginia Ann Osborn age 86, of Holgate, died Saturday evening, October 28, 2023 at the Henry County Hospital.

Her Legacy… Ann was born June 6, 1937 to Byron and Ruth (Steingass) Bauer in Defiance County.  She graduated from Holgate High School in 1955.  On June 8, 1957, she married Ronald P. Osborn.  She...

Oct 26, 2023

Walter Proch age 83, of Sherwood, died early Thursday morning at the Defiance Area In-patient Hospice Center.  There will be no public services.

Oct 16, 2023

Thomas Adam Okuley passed into eternal life on Monday, October 16, 2023, after a short hospital stay.

Tom was born on June 19, 1938, in New Bavaria to the late Leo and Edna (Westrick) Okuley.

On July 16, 1960, he married Dorothy Mae (Schroeder) Okuley, who survives. They built a life together on the homestead...

Oct 5, 2023

Robert “Bob” Clark Gilbert age 95, of Deshler, died Thursday morning, October 5, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Center, Findlay.

His Legacy… Bob was born October 19, 1927, to Ray C. and Ethel (Laureman) Gilbert at their home in Napoleon. Bob graduated from Napoleon High School in 1947. During his...

Sep 8, 2023

Juliana D. Korney Taylor age 93, of Hamler died early Friday morning, September 8, 2023 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born July 2, 1930 to Clarence and Caroline (Klima) Maag in New Cleveland. In 1951 she married William Korney and he died in 1971.  In 1979,...

Aug 31, 2023

Violet M. Diemer age 95, of Holgate, died early Thursday morning, August 31, 2023 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born September 16, 1927 to Albert Leroy and Inez (Griswold) Ewing in Antwerp.  She graduated from Miller City High School.  On July 24, 1948, she married Donavon...

Aug 15, 2023

Robert F. Seibold age 80, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in his Hamler home.

His Legacy… He was born on March 8, 1943 to Robert Sr. and Kathleen (Burill) Seibold in Napoleon.  Robert's passion was auto body which he spent over half his life mastering his work.  He worked for various auto body...

Aug 4, 2023

Nancy A. Jehanyar age 90, of Defiance, died Friday, August 4, 2023 in the Laurels of Defiance.

Her Legacy… Nancy was born May 28, 1933 to Paul F. and Helen E. (Russell) Kimberly in Defiance.  Nancy graduated from Liberty Center High School and then went on to attend Davis...

Aug 3, 2023

Kevin Powers age 67, died Thursday, August 3, 2023 in his Holgate home.  He was born January 10, 1956 to Bernard and Margaret (Hohenbrink) Powers in Defiance.  Kevin was a retired golf professional.  He is survived by his brother Jeff (Denise) Powers of Boca Raton, FL.

There will be no public services.

Jul 13, 2023

Elva Marie (Casillas) Guevara age 69, of Napoleon, died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.

Her Legacy… Elva was born April 18, 1954 to Lucio Jose and Mary Lou (Urdiales) Casillas in Elkorn, WI.  She graduated from Holgate High School and Four County Joint...

Jun 9, 2023

William Charles “Bill” Aelker age 86, of New Bavaria, died Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center.

His Legacy… He was born August 6, 1936 to Charles and Frances Schuller.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1954.  In August of 1955 he enlisted with the United States Army and was discharged in...

May 26, 2023

Mary Lee Swatek (Connolly), age 68, resident of Defiance, OH, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023.

Mary was born on May 27, 1954 in Defiance, Ohio. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1972. Mary spent a great portion of her life caring for family and others and was employed as a caregiver working for Easy...

May 25, 2023

Melvin Carl Leaders age 76, of Defiance, died Thursday morning, May 25, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo.

His Legacy… He was born April 15, 1947 to Richard and Dorothy (Cordes) Leaders in Defiance.  He graduated from Ayersville High School in 1965.  He attended Geogia Tech   in electrical...

May 21, 2023

Juan Torres age 87, of Manistee, MI died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, MI.

His Legacy… He was born March 8, 1936 in San Benita, TX to Manuel and Manuela (Ledesma) Torres.  Juan was employed with General Motors for 25 years. After...

May 19, 2023

William “Bill” Giesige age 79, passed away Friday night, May 19, 2023, in his Ayersville residence surrounded by family.

His Legacy… Bill was born July 27, 1943 to Charles and Edna (Okuley) Giesige in Holgate.  He graduated from Holgate High School.  On January 22, 1964 he enlisted with the...

May 16, 2023

John Delventhal age 63, of Napoleon died May 16 at Northcrest Rehab and Nursing, Napoleon.  There will not be any services.

May 6, 2023

Beverly J. Gill age 62, of New Bavaria, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Hospice of Central Ohio, Columbus.

Her Legacy… She was born November 2, 1960 to Earl and Betty (Okuly) Burkhart in Napoleon.  She graduated from Holgate High School in 1979.  On July 26, 1980 she married...

May 1, 2023

Miguel M. Urdiales age 85, of Defiance, died Monday, May 1, 2023.

His Legacy… He was born October 8, 1937 to Matias and Natalia (Moreno) Urdiales in Colorado City, TX.  On February 7, 1959 he married Margaret Herrera in Angola, IN.  He was a member of St. John’s Catholic...