Obituaries

October 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...

September 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,...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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.

July 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...

June 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...

May 1, 2023

Michael Joseph Chadwick age 70, of Defiance, died peacefully at Mercy Defiance Hospital on Monday, May 1, 2023.  He eagerly awaited the return of his Lord Jesus Christ.

His Legacy… Michael was born in Toledo on March 19, 1953 the son of Robert and Joan (Orth) Otting.  He graduated...

April 30, 2023

Pamela S. Smith age 75, died Sunday night, April 30, 2023 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born March 5, 1948 to Floyd and Velvery (Meyer) Peabody in Saginaw, MI.  Pamela graduated from Defiance High School in 1965 and the Defiance College in 1969...

April 30, 2023

Gladys D. Leaders age 93, of Holgate, died Sunday night, April 30, 2023 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born July 5, 1929 to J. Orval and Hazel (Roth) Brinkman in New Bavaria.  She graduated from Holgate High School in 1947 and later that year she married...

April 29, 2023

Bonnie Lou Leaders age 84, of Holgate, died Saturday morning, April 29, 2023 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born September 27, 1938 the daughter of Orville and Anna (Brown) Curns.  On August 18, 1955 she married Walter Leaders at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN.  Bonnie...

April 27, 2023

Elizabeth Dora Borstelman age 94, of Napoleon, died Thursday night, April 27, 2023 at Northcrest Rehab and Nursing.

Her Legacy… Liz was born January 21, 1929 to Henry J. and Erna (Wilkens) Koster in Wood County.  In 1948, she married Victor E. Borstelman.  She was a homemaker and member...