Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Holgate, OH and surrounding areas.
Robert James Wilson
August 19, 2026
Robert (Bob) James Wilson 76, of Napoleon OH passed away peacefully on August 19th at UTMC. Robert is survived by his daughter Christina (Michael) Campos of Washington state, sister Terry Engel of Napoleon, and brother Randy (Lisa) Beverly of Delta.Bob has three grandsons, Mateo, Caden, and River Campos in Washington state. Nephews: Robert Stacy (deceased), Michael Engel of Florida, and...
Naomi G. Crase
August 16, 2026
Naomi G. Crase age 89, of New Bavaria, died Sunday morning, August 16, 2026 at the Defiance Hospice In-patient Center.
She was born October 14, 1936 to Jerry Weldon and Mary Alice (Pelfrey) Bach in Jackson, Kentucky. She graduated high school and received her MBI in KY. She was a self-employed beautician. On October 19, 1953, she married Lemel Crase. She...
Dennis N. Schuller
August 15, 2026
Dennis N. Schuller, a beloved community member and dedicated family man, was born on December 11, 1942, in Defiance, Ohio. He attended Holgate High School and served in the Army National Guard. He worked and retired from General Motors in Defiance, Ohio, where he was known as “Butterball”. On July 1, 1967, Dennis married Nancy A. Wenner, and together they...
Patricia A. Miller
August 15, 2026
Patricia Ann (Baden) Miller, 76, of Hamler, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Vancrest of Holgate.
Pat was born on May 21, 1950, in Napoleon, Ohio, to the late Marvin and Margaret (Gerken) Baden. She was baptized in June 1950 and confirmed in May 1964 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Hamler, Ohio. On Oct. 16, 1971, she...
Thomas E. Miley
August 7, 2026
Thomas E. Miley age 86, of Holgate, died Friday, August 7, 2026 at Vancrest of Holgate. Tom was born October 17, 1939 to Henry and Mary (Vannoy) Miley in Continental. He graduated from Continental High School. On July 11, 1964, he married Mary Knapp.
He worked for Campbell's for 42 years retiring in 1999. After retirement he worked for Perez Foods...
James Daniel Hoffman, Jr.
July 30, 2026
James Daniel Hoffman, Jr. died Thursday, July 30, 2026 in his Napoleon home surrounded by loved ones. James was born August 8, 1945 to James and Rachael (Snyder) Hoffman in Napoleon. He graduated from Florida High school in 1963. On April 29, 1983, he married Janet Boulis in Liberty Center. Along with his own son and daughter, Jim raised Jan's...
Reverend Nicholas J. Cunningham
July 25, 2026
With hearts full of sorrow, we share the unexpected passing of the Reverend Nicholas J. Cunningham on July 25, 2026, at his residence in New Bavaria, Ohio. Born on December 13, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Roudebush) Cunningham, who both preceded him in death, Fr. Nick embraced a calling to the Catholic Church that shaped every aspect...
Robert William Muntz
June 30, 2026
Robert "Bob" William Muntz age 88, of Napoleon, died Tuesday, June 30 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.
Bob was born January 5, 1938 in Detroit to Ronald W. and Geraldine (Becker) Muntz. He graduated from Ayersville High School in 1956. On September 20, 1959 he married Myra Schiffer. Bob provided seamer service in the canning industry. He was...
Michael Kohl
June 25, 2026
Mike “Boris” Kohl, of Continental, Ohio, passed away surrounded by the memories, stories, and people who loved him most.
Mike retired from Defiance Precision Products after 28 years of dedicated work and friendships that lasted far beyond the workplace. Known for his strong spirit, sharp humor, and unforgettable personality, Mike proudly claimed to be a graduate of the “School of Hard...
Eilene Louise Eis
June 12, 2026
Eilene Louise (Lienau) Eis 77 years old, of Holgate, died Friday, June 12, 2026 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. She was born November 20, 1948 to Karl and Norma (Hoops) Lienau. She was baptized December 12, 1948 in St. John Lutheran Church, Stryker and confirmed May 13, 1962. At the age of 17, she married Larry L....
Janet Schumm
June 11, 2026
Janet Rose Marie (Inkrott) Schumm always had a smile on her face that never went away. Living in Defiance, she died at the age 78, Thursday evening, June 11, 2026 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center. She was born in Lima, Ohio on January 24, 1948, to Alma (Zeigler) and Robert Inkrott.
Janet always had a smile on her face that...
George Medina
June 3, 2026
George Medina age 90, of Malinta, died early Wednesday morning at Mercy, Perrysburg. He was born in Tallulah, LA on October 21, 1935 to his father, Serapio Medina and mother, Elvira Martinez Medina. He was raised by his grandparents Mercedes and Fransica Mauricio. He moved to Ohio with his grandparents at age 5. He attended school until the 8th grade...
Ruben H. Mendizabal
May 27, 2026
Ruben Herrera-Mendizabal age 92, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his Napoleon home.
Ruben was born May 3, 1934 to Abilio and Adriana (Herrera) Mendizabal in San Jose Poaquil. After moving to the United States and he was employed with General Motors in Defiance. He worked there for 35 1/2 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, HolgateRuben...
Ronald W. Jones
May 4, 2026
Ronald W. Jones, 90, of New Bavaria, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Vancrest of Holgate.
He was born July 28, 1935, in Henry County, Ohio to the late Emerson and Mary (Newton) Jones.
Ronnie graduated from Hamler High School in 1953 and went on to earn his machinist degree from Northwest State Community College.
Ronnie spent 48 years at...
Lynn V. Ferry
April 27, 2026
Lynn V. Ferry age 69, of Defiance, died early Monday morning, April 27, 2026 at Majestic Care of Bryan.
Lynn was born April 28, 1956 to Wilbur and Shirley (Maddox) Ferry in Coldwater, Michigan. She graduated from Ayersville High School. Lynn is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Brian) Morey, Defiance and her granddaughter Addison. She enjoyed coloring and playing with...
Christina Marie Geno
April 11, 2026
Christina “Tina” Marie Geno, age 69, entered the heavenly gates on April 11 surrounded by her family after a battle with liver cancer. Tina was born on June 27, 1956 to Margaret and the late James Elchinger. She was a 1974 graduate of Patrick Henry High School and a 1978 graduate of Sienna Heights College where she obtained a Bachelor...
Curtis Dan Miley
April 4, 2026
Curtis Dan Miley age 53, of Napoleon, died Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2026 at Orchard Villa, Oregon, Ohio.
Curtis was born March 16, 1973 in Napoleon, the son of Tom and Mary (Knapp) Miley. He graduated from Holgate High School/Four County Career Center and was a member of the Holgate Community Church.
Curtis is survived by his father Tom, brother Marc Miley,...
Mary Lou Demland
March 29, 2026
Mary Lou Demland age 97, died Sunday evening, March 29, 2026 in her rural Holgate home.
Mary was born February 11, 1929 to George and Nora Belle (Hornish) Steingass in Defiance. She graduated from Jewel High School. On October 10, 1948 she married Melvin L. Demland. Mary was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church, Defiance.
Mary is survived by her...
Mary L. Heitman
March 27, 2026
Mary Lea Heitman age 83, of Napoleon, died Friday, March 27, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Sylvania.
In Her Legacy… Mary was born to Perry Austin and Bessie Ola (Jones) Cooper on July 27, 1942, in Odessa, TX. She graduated in 1961 from Permian High School in Odessa. She married Julian "Corky" Heitman. She was a member of St. Paul...
Rita Mae Klingshirn
March 5, 2026
Rita Mae (Niese) Klingshirn age 87, of Leipsic, formerly of Holgate, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Meadows of Leipsic. Typical of Mom, she passed on her terms defying what her caregivers would expect to see in the last few weeks of life.
Rita was born May 3, 1938 to Raymond and Rosena (Drummelsmith) Niese in Miller...
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