All Obituaries

Carol Sue Baerlin age 76, of Malinta, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Vancrest of Holgate. She was born February 2, 1942 to Arnold H. and Leota B. (Yaichner) Schuette.  Carol married Ronald Steven Baerlin.  She is survived by 5 children: Mark Burkhart, Connie (Paul) Ewing, Lenny Burkhart, Kenny (Jennifer) Burkhart and Beth (Jerry) Bowers; 15 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Ruth Ann Gray and step-mother, Gertrude Schuette.  She was preceded in death by her...

Donald F. Niese age 88, died in his Leipsic home Monday night surrounded by family. His Legacy… He was born November 10, 1929 to Wilbert and Ardella (Warniment) Niese in Miller City.  Donald graduated from Malinta-Grelton High School in 1947 and enlisted in the United States Army.  On June 6, 1953 he married Marilyn “Jeanie” Jean Hanenkratt.  Don was employed by General Motors Defiance Powertrain for 43 years and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

Dorothy Smith 90, of Holgate, died Friday afternoon, June 22, 2018 at Vancrest of Holgate. Her Legacy… She was born November 16, 1927 to John and Mamie (Harter) Herr.  On June 2, 1946 she married Virgil Smith.  Dorothy was a member of Emanuel Christian Church, New Bavaria.  She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, baking, and cooking. Her Family… Dorothy is survived by her children: David Smith, Chicago, Dan (Sue) Smith, Holgate, Sharon (William) Barber, Wauseon, and...

Stephen “Steve” Baker age 58, died early Wednesday morning, June 6, 2018 in his rural Hamler home after a year battling cancer. His Legacy… He was born February 16, 1960 to Robert and Gladys (Sanford) Baker in Defiance.  He graduated from Holgate High School and then received his bachelors from Aurora University.  On June 14, 2003, he married Paula Rutter in Harvest Fellowship Church.  He was the technology coordinator for 20 plus years at the Patrick Henry...

James A. Baker age 66, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Mission Pines Care Center, Las Vegas, NV.  Jim was born to Lester and Marilyn Baker on February 7, 1952 in Defiance, OH.  He was a 1970 graduate of Holgate High School and a 1982 graduate of the Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN with a Master of Divinity.   He served faithfully as a Lutheran pastor for churches in Nebraska and Kansas until moving to Las Vegas NV in...

Madge Irene Nartker age 95, of Napoleon, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Genacross Lutheran Service, Napoleon. Her Legacy… Madge was born the daughter of Edwin and Clara (Franz) Rettig on March 11, 1923 in Holgate.  She graduated from Florida High School in 1941.  She married J. Richard Nartker on March 2, 1947.  She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, helped with Bible school and was a Sunday school teacher.  She was a farm wife and employed...

Jeanette M. Brink age 93, of Holgate, died Sunday evening at Vancrest of Holgate. Her Legacy… Jeanette was born May 10, 1925 to John and Esther (Schlotterbeck) Eis in Holgate. She graduated from Holgate High School in 1943. On August 25, 1943, she married Byron Brink.  She loved being a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Holgate, where she was a Sunday school teacher for 25 years and in the Mission Society.  She read the Bible 7 times!  Jeanette enjoyed making...

Harold P. Eitzman age 92, of Hamler, died Wednesday afternoon, May 23, 2018 at Vancrest of Holgate.  His Legacy… Harold was born January 25, 1926 to Fred and Frieda (Tietje) Eitzman in Flatrock Township.  He graduated from Florida High School.  Harold is a U.S. Army veteran serving time in the European theater.  On January 7, 1951, he married Laura Arps.  He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Holgate and a grain farmer.  He was employed by...

Nova J. Greenler, age 98 of Holgate, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Nova was born June 27, 1919, to Alvin and Helen (Hornung) Groll in New Bavaria. She graduated from Bowling Green State University (B.S.Ed.) on June 4, 1943. Later that same day Nova married Marion D. Greenler, and the very next day she waved goodbye to her new husband as he left for the Navy. Nova and Marion were married for forty-nine years and had two beautiful children. Nova was...

Robert Lee Stacy age 45, of Napoleon, lost his battle with cancer and passed peacefully Thursday morning, May 10, 2018 in his parent’s home. Robert was born April of 1973 and graduated from Napoleon High School and Four County Joint Vocational School in 1991. He was a welder by trade.  After graduation Robert joined the United States Army serving two years.  Robert also worked for the Department of Defense for a year and a half serving in Afghanistan. Surviving is his...