All Obituaries

Lemel Crase age 86, of New Bavaria, died Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate. His Legacy… Lemel was born February 21, 1933 to Dailey and Goldie (Mullins) Crase in Jackson, KY. On October 19, 1953 he married Naomi Bach.  He enlisted in the United States Army in May of 1955 and was discharged in May of 1961.  Lemel was employed with General Motors for 21 years.  He attended the 1st Baptist Church, Holgate. His Family… He is survived by his...

John F. Folk age 78, died Saturday morning, August 10, 2019 in his New Bavaria home.  His Legacy… John was born August 13, 1940 to Lowell and Dorothy (Boday) Folk in Defiance. He graduated from Ayersville High School in 1958.  John served our great nation in the United States Navy.  John’s assignment included the US Naval quarantine    of Cuba serving on the USS Thomas J. Gary. He married Delphine Drella and she died in 1975.  On June 28,...

Richard Mullen, age 83, died in his Liberty Center home on Sunday, August 4, 2019.  Services are private.

Patricia Lynn Westrick age 64, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in her Holgate home surrounded by her loving family. Her Legacy… Pat was born on November 19, 1954 to Floyd and Juanita (Zachrich) Yaichner in Napoleon.  On July 26, 1975, she married Edwin Westrick.  She loved playing the organ and did so for St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Holgate for 30 years, where she was a member.  Pat was a healthcare professional working for various doctors including: Flora, MD,...

William Arthur Zimmerman, age 67, of Defiance, died Saturday evening, July 27, 2019 at the Defiance In Patient Hospice Center.  Services are private.

Larry Clay Fuller age 82, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in his Leipsic home. His Legacy… Larry was born April 3, 1937 to Willard and Marcella (McBride) Fuller in Fort Wayne, IN.  He graduated from Ossian High School.  Larry retired from HWI in Fort Wayne and then was self employed and dealt in coins and sports collectables.  His Family… Larry is survived by his best friend Deb Loyd, wife Colleen Fuller and her family; his children: Beth (Ernie) Heubach,...

            Cheryl Long, age 71, of Holgate, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019 surrounded by her family, at the Blanchard Valley Hospital. Her Legacy… She was born October 4, 1947 to Nelson “Bud” Miler and Helen (Hedrick)  in Defiance.  On October 13, 1967, she married Michael Ray Long. Cheryl was a homemaker and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Holgate.  She enjoyed NASCAR, the Yankees, Jeopardy,...

Yolanda Page age 97, of Defiance died Thursday, July 19, 2019 at the Laurels of Defiance.  There will be no local services.  The services will be in Clearwater, FL.

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...