All Obituaries

Mary Lou Peper age 89, of Holgate, died Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate. Her Legacy… She was born June 17, 1929 to Earl George, Sr. and Effie Lena (Knapp) Ott in Defiance.  On May 29, 1949, she married William Hall Peper in Defiance. Mary Lou was employed at First Federal Bank, Defiance, was a child support clerk at the Henry County Courthouse and a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Holgate. Her Family… Mary Lou is survived by her four...

Russell David Okuley age 74, of Findlay and formerly of New Bavaria, died Monday evening, June 3, 2019 at Fox Run Manor, Findlay. His Legacy… Russ was born March 1, 1945 to Lester and Mildred (Collins) Okuley in Defiance.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1963 and then proceeded to work at General Motors, as a mill wright for the next 30 years.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria.  He was married to Virginia Johnston from 1964 to...

Nona Rae (Grant) Simon age 84, of Defiance, died Monday afternoon, June 3, 2019 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center, Defiance.  Her Legacy… She was born in Continental to Ruth Esther (Rayle) Grant on October 9, 1934.  She graduated in 1952 from Continental-Palmer High School.  In 1954 she married Clifford J. Simon at the Wisterman E.U. B. Church, Wisterman, OH.  She worked for the superintendent of Continental School for three years after graduating. She...

Thomas A. Buddelmeyer age 81, of Holgate died Monday morning, June 3, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate. His Legacy… Tom was born July 4, 1937 to Alfred and Theresa (Stechschulte) Buddelmeyer in Avis, Ohio.  He was a long time truck driver for the Farmer’s Elevator.  Tom was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holgate.  He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a retired Lieutenant for the  New Bavaria Volunteer Fire Department, a member of...

Ruth Ann Dockery age 80, of Continental, died Saturday morning, June 1, 2019 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Her Legacy… Ruth Ann was born March 27, 1939 to Lloyd Robert and Mabel (Hahn) Fuller in Continental.  She graduated from Ayersville High School in 1957.  On March 29, 1958, she married John A. Dockery.  Ruth Ann was a homemaker and a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Defiance. Her Family… She is survived by sons Richard (Julie) Dockery,...

Ricky Rye age 61, died Wednesday night at Genacross Lutheran Services, Napoleon.

Glenna L. Kelly age 92, of Holgate, died on Easter day, April 21, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.  Her Legacy… Glenna was born February 5, 1927 to Carl and Agnes (Reinemeyer) Ditto in Delphos. On June 26, 1954, she married J. Franklin Kelly at St. John’s Catholic Church, Delphos.  She graduated from Delphos St. John’s High School .  Glenna was a mom, grandma, great grandma, homemaker, farmer’s wife, Holgate sports enthusiast, lifelong Holgate Athletic...

Ronald Huber age 84, of Holgate, died Wednesday night, March 27, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate. His Legacy… Ron was born March 10, 1935 to Daniel and Eva Rosanna (Snyder) Huber in Holgate.  He was a farmer and very proud to have worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation as a highway maintenance worker for 23 years.  He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Holgate. His Family… Ron is survived by his son Danny Joe Huber, Dallas, TX; step children,...

Arlene Joyce Agler age 84, of Holgate, died Monday morning, April 1, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate. Her Legacy… Arlene was born June 25, 1934 to Raymond and Martha (Moehrman) Bortz in Flatrock Township.  On June 20, 1954 she married Larry Agler in St. John United Church of Christ, Holgate.  Before retirement, Arlene was a bookkeeper and seamstress working for various employers.  Arlene was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Holgate. She enjoyed...

Helen W. Desgranges age 97, of Holgate, died Monday morning, March 4, 2019 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center. Her Legacy… Helen’s journey began when she was born on Christmas day in 1921 to George and Clara (Mills) Snyder in Metamora.  She graduated from Fulton High School in 1939.  During WWII Helen worked at Dickey Tent and Awning and then the Tillotson Carburetor Company.  She met Walter C. Desgranges at a dance in Delta .  The love-birds married...