All Obituaries

Roberta Ruth Dirr age 77, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021 at Ohio Living Dorothy Love, Sidney. Her Legacy… She was born July 1, 1943 to Robert and Ruth (Rettig) Dielman in Napoleon. She attended and graduated from McClure Schools. On August 29, 1964, she married Larry Dirr in McClure. Roberta was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with family, playing games, and cooking together. She spent many hours watching her children and grandchildren...

Helen Joan Zedaker age 83, of New Bavaria died early Sunday morning, January 3, 2021 at Vancrest of Holgate. Her Legacy… Helen was born December 18, 1937 to George and Margaret Shock in Lima.  In 1956 she graduated from Defiance High School.  On February 23, 1957, she married Richard M. Zedaker, Jr. in Bryan, Ohio.  She was a full time domestic engineer; although she worked for Four County for 5 years, city maintenance for 8 years and Reed Lines for 8 years. Her...

Benny Kinder, age 76, passed away at 4:03 PM on Sunday Dec. 20, 2020 after a 3+ years battle against colon cancer. He was born on November 5, 1944 in Flixton, England to William and Mabel (Wharton) Kinder. Ben and his mother traveled to the United States in 1946 aboard the Queen Mary along with other war brides and their children. Ben retired after 50 years working for Johns Manville as a mechanic. As an avid collector, he very much enjoyed the hunt for a great deal. Ben loved his friends,...

Barbara Jane Binger was born November 12, 1931 to Lawrence and Lavina (Moser) MacDonald. She peacefully passed away, December 15, 2020 at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was preceded in death by her first husband Donald Boegli, her second husband Frederick Binger, and her beloved dog Spike. She was the step-mother to Sue (David) Berger, Charles Binger, and mother to Kathleen (Chuck) Selhorst, and Julie Knott. Barbara made a blended family into one. Barbara graduated from Leipsic High School in...

Ricardo “Rick” S. Valdez age 56, of Holgate, died December 12, 2020 at the Henry County Hospital.  His Legacy… Rick was born February 23, 1964 to Merced G. and Natividad (Salinas) Valdez in Weslaco, TX.  He graduated from Holgate High School/Four County Career Center in 1983.  On July 10, 1995 he married Andrea Perales.  Rick enjoyed trucking and working in construction.  He was employed with Kokosing and was a member of Local Laborers Union...

Donald Shidler at age 100, died Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green, Ohio. His 100 Year Legacy… Just sit back for a moment and think what Don saw during his life!  He was born August 7, 1920 during the Roaring Twenties to Peter and Leona (Howe) Shidler in Grelton.  During the Great Depression he was just a youngster but helped his family with the crops and animals. On June 21, 1946 he married Margaret Amelia Bockbrader in New Rochester,...

Irene M. Smith age 88, of Holgate, died late Monday morning, December 7, 2020 at Vancrest of Holgate. Her Legacy… She was born January 25, 1932 to Carl F. and Mary (Bohn) Mehring in Defiance.  She started working as a nurses aid at the age of 15 and did for most of her adult life.  On June 15, 1952 she married Robert E. Smith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Defiance.  Irene enjoyed watching tv and playing games such as Dominos.  Her true calling and passion...

Eugene Cain age 80, of New Bavaria, died Thursday morning, December 3, 2020 at Vancrest of Holgate.  His Legacy… Gene was born January 19, 1940 to Eugene and Wilma (Eis) Cain in Defiance.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1960.  On September 22, 1962 he married Janice Bauer.  Gene was employed by General Motors, Defiance as a Journeyman millwright for 30 years, retiring in 1997.  He was a member of Emanuel’s Christian Church, New Bavaria, where...

Robert Leroy Rettig 83 of Holgate passed away December 5, 2020 of covid 19 at Van Crest of Holgate, Ohio. He was born November 14, 1937 in Napoleon, Ohio to Orville and Luella Anna (Nartker) Rettig. He was a graduate of Malinta High School then went on to proudly serve in the United States Navy. Robert   married Lois Ann (Norden) on April 17,1960. After 60 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on June 25, 2020. Robert enjoyed farming and driving semi, but he was most proud...

Joyce McCance, 81, of Holgate, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Joyce was born January 17, 1939, to Russel and Helen (Bogner) Anteau in Monroe, MI.  She graduated from Monroe High School.  She attended college and became a Licensed Dietary Technician.  She worked as a cook and Dietitian in various facilities but most recently as Dietary Manager at Florida Hospital in Haines City, FL. Joyce is survived by her husband Dan McCance of 42 years,...