Obituaries

October 26, 2022

John E. Engel passed away Wednesday night, October 26, 2022 at UTMC with his loving family by his side.

John was born August 10, 1939 in Defiance, the son of Forrest and Margaret “Betty” (Riley) Engel.  In 1958 he married Shirley Ann Davis who preceded him in death.  He then married Terry Stacy...

October 16, 2022

Ruth “Joann” Vance age 85, of Holgate and formally of Napoleon, died Sunday morning, October 16, 2022 surrounded by family at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was a Christmas baby, born December 25, 1936 to Arthur and Mable (Smith) Fenter at home in Holgate.  She attended Holgate School...

October 6, 2022

Jose Santos Torres, 92, of Holland, Ohio, was born December 26, 1929, and passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 surrounded by his family at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio.

He was born to Manuel and Manuela (Ledesma) Torres in San Benito, Texas. Married Hortencia Espinoza Torres on June 4, 1951...

October 4, 2022

Rebecca Ann Ganske, 75, of Napoleon passed away on 10/04/2022 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice surrounded by family.

Becky was born and raised in Lexington, Ohio, and graduated from Lexington schools.  She attended Ohio State University School of Nursing and obtained her nursing degree at Northwest State Community College.  She...

September 13, 2022

Rebecca Ruth Mullett age 75, of Defiance died Tuesday morning surrounded by family at the Defiance Area In-patient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born June 10, 1947 to Robert G. and Ruth C. (Stager) Binkley in Zanesville, Ohio.  She graduated from Holgate High School in 1965. Rebecca was...

September 11, 2022

Gladys Elaine (Sanford) Baker

Gladys was born on May 6th, 1930, in Wayne County, Michigan to Samuel Roscoe and Ruth Muriel (Link) Sanford. She was a graduate of Defiance High School in 1948.  In 1949, she met, and married, the love of her life.  Gladys married Bob Baker on January 8, 1950, in...

August 22, 2022

Marilyn Joyce Henry age 88, of Deshler, died late Monday, August 22, 2022 at the Meadows of Leipsic.

She was born July 6, 1934 to Theodore and Beatrice (Spears) Rutter in Bowling Green. Marilyn graduated from Deshler High School in 1952.   In 1953 she married John William Henry.  He died in 1986.  She...

August 13, 2022

Larry Arps age 86, of Hamler, died Saturday morning, August 13, 2022 at Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Home, Napoleon.

His Legacy… Larry was born February 25, 1936 to George and Emma (Hoff) Arps in Hamler.  He married Mary Patterson on May 30, 1965.  Larry was a faithful member of...

August 11, 2022

Robert “Bob” Evans died early Thursday morning, August 11, 2022 at Vancrest of Holgate surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 21st, 1944, to Ronald and Mary Kathryn (Oedy) Evans in Holgate, Ohio. He attended Holgate Local Schools and graduated in 1962. In 1962 he met the love of his life, Mary (Kimberly) Evans at...

August 7, 2022

Merna Ann Homier age 91, of New Bavaria, died August 7, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo with her family by her side.

Her Legacy… Merna was born June 17, 1931 to Arthur and Mary (Parritt) Follett in Liberty Center.  She graduated from Liberty Center High School...

August 7, 2022

Violet Mary Eberly age 88, of Holgate, died Sunday morning, August 7, 2022 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born April 25, 1934 to William Henry Augastine and Mary (Eitenier) Barth.  She owned and was the beautician at the Hen House in Holgate.  Violet was a member...

August 4, 2022

Consuelo Villagomez age 77, of Holgate died Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Toledo Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born April 25, 1945 to Erasmo and Manuala (Tijerina) Cuellar in Robstown, TX.  She married Fernando Villagomez on September 30, 1966 in St. John’s Catholic...

July 23, 2022

Thelma Leota Breece, age 88, of Holgate passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon.  She was born in Henry County on September 22, 1933 to Clarence and Johanna (Rettig) Bortz.  Thelma married Frederick Breece, Jr. on November 14, 1954 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Holgate.

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June 27, 2022

Lisa J. Ricker  age 61, of Napoleon, died Monday night, June 27 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  Lisa was the daughter of Richard and Jerrie Ricker and was the mother of Christina Doda, Chad Doda and Craig Doda.  She was the grandma to eight grandchildren and attended True Believers Fellowship.  Lisa wanted things simple and services will...

June 26, 2022

Jack A. Ward, II age 63, of New Bavaria, died Sunday morning, June 26, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.

He was born December 6, 1958 in Van Wert, OH to Jack and Sue (Rettig) Ward. Jack was blessed by the love and support of his grandparents, Ollie and Dorothy Rettig, where he grew...

June 16, 2022

Carole Mhoon age 86, of Defiance, died Thursday evening, June 16, 2022 at the Laurel's of Defiance.  Services are private.

June 8, 2022

Marva Jean Meyers age 75, of Holgate, died Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born May 22, 1947 to Marvin and Laurina (Rauch) Fahringer in Napoleon.  She graduated from Napoleon High School in 1965 and attended BGSU.  She had retired...

June 1, 2022

Nellie L. Retcher age 91, died Wednesday evening, June 1, 2022 in her rural Holgate home.

Her Legacy… She was born January 23, 1931 to George and Zelma (Laubenthal) Sauer.  On January 31, 1948, she married Clarence “Joe” Retcher.  She was a homemaker and life member of Emanuel’s Christian...

May 21, 2022

Carlton Harold Bauer age 85, died in his Holgate home, with his three children by his side,on Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.

His Legacy… He was born April 15, 1937 to Carl A. and Helen E. (Helmke) Bauer in Jewell.  He graduated from Jewell High School in 1955.  On...

May 18, 2022

Hortencia (“Tencha”) Espinoza Torres, 91, of Holland, Ohio, was born November 3, 1930, and passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 peacefully in her sleep at St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg, Ohio.

She was born to Manuel Sr. and Eulalia Espinoza in San Juan, Texas. Married Jose Santos Torres on June 4, 1951...