Obituaries

Aug 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...

Aug 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...

Aug 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...

Jul 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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Jun 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...

Jun 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...

Jun 16, 2022

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

Jun 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...

Jun 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...

May 16, 2022

Patricia Lee Detmer was born August 1, 1935, in Terre Haute, Indiana, and passed away on May 16, 2022, at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… Pat was the daughter of John and Mildred Flocken Gillespie and grew up in Napoleon, Ohio. She met and married the love of her...

May 13, 2022

Mr. Gerold Miller, age 83, of Napoleon, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022.  Gerold was born March 27, 1939 to Mia (Pfiffner) Miller and Benno Pfiffner in Augsburg, Germany.  Gerold came to the United States in 1947.  His mother, Mia, married Edmond Miller in 1948 and helped raise Gerold.  He became a US citizen in 1955....

May 12, 2022

Dennis Lester Clausen age 55, of Holgate died Thursday afternoon, May 12, 2022 at a friend’s rural Holgate home.

His Legacy… Dennis was born December 7, 1966 to Leo and Juanita (Bauer) Clausen in Napoleon.  In 1985, he graduated from Napoleon High School.  Dennis was a career truck driver/heavy...

Apr 27, 2022

Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Bevins age 65, died Wednesday afternoon, April 27 at the Defiance Area In-patient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born October 27, 1956 to Victor M. and Frieda I. (Wirz) Wells in Defiance.  In 1974, she graduated from Defiance High School/Four County Career Center.  Just a...

Apr 22, 2022

Robert “Bud” Nixon, Jr. died April 22, 2022 in his Defiance home.  He was born March 1, 1943 to the late Robert John and Betty Jean (Harman) Nixon, Sr. in Noblesville, IN.  He married Patti Carey.  She died on October 16, 2020.  Services will be private.

Apr 15, 2022

Frank Ballard age 78, of Holgate, died April 15, 2022 at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Frank was born October 22, 1943 to Russel and Elsie (Clapp) Ballard in Wauseon.  He graduated from Napoleon High School and attended Davis Junior College, Toledo.  He enlisted with the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge,...

Apr 10, 2022

Mary K. Miley age 77, of Holgate, died Sunday, April 10, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Mercy Medical Center, Toledo surrounded by loved ones.

Her Legacy… Mary was born October 13, 1944 in Napoleon to Charles and Sylvia (Naveau) Knapp.  In 1962, she graduated from Napoleon High School.  On July...

Apr 9, 2022

Ellen “Marie” Gustwiller age 92, of Holgate and formerly 64 years in New Bavaria, died Saturday morning, April 9, 2022 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born May 4, 1929 to Carl and Golda (Warner) Jones.  In 1947, she graduated from Defiance High School.  On June 9,...

Apr 4, 2022

Paul Eric Hilton age 58, died at his New Bavaria home Monday, April 4, 2022. His Legacy… Paul was born August 17, 1963, to Perry Ellis and Eva Arlene (Kline) Hilton in Michigan City, IN. He graduated from Westville High School, Westville, IN and enlisted with the United States Army in 1981. He served in...