All Obituaries

Robert Carl Koenig age 94, of New Bavaria, died Friday morning, September 14, 2018 at the Defiance Area In-patient Hospice Center, Defiance. His Legacy… He was born August 24, 1924 to Karl and Ruby (Smith) Koenig in New Bavaria.  Bob enlisted with the United States Army in 1944.  He was a gunner in the European Theatre.  Eight months after returning to American soil, he married Lola Pauline Bartz on June 11, 1946.  Bob was a grain and dairy farmer.  He was a...

Letcher “Buss” Carico age 89, of Holgate, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center surrounded by family. His Legacy… He was born June 21, 1929 to Logan S. and Mary E. (Tate) Carico in Coeburn, VA.  On November 2, 1950 he joined the Army and fought in the Korean Conflict.  Five months after returning, Buss married Roberta Gale Greear.   He was employed with Campbell Soup Company for 32 years and was a supervisor in...

Janet Lee Aelker age 80, died early Tuesday Morning, August 21, 2018 in her New Bavaria home surrounded by family. Her Legacy… She was born January 21, 1938 to Bertram Jim and Laura (Duling) Wortkoetter in Glandorf, Ohio.  She graduated from Glandorf High School.  On May 21, 1960 she married Lawrence Claudias Aelker in Glandorf.  She was the owner of the Holgate Dairy Bar for 18 years until 1997.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria, past...

Marcine Louise Cooper age 96, of Cecil, Ohio died Tuesday morning, August 14, 2018 at the Paulding County Hospital. She was born October 1, 1921 to Fred and Edith Bauer in Holgate.  She married Robert L. Cooper in Angola, IN.  Marcine was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel Christian Church, New Bavaria.  She loved the Buckeye’s, NASCAR and all Teresa’s friends from the Napoleon schools, neighbors, Defiance and Holgate.  The Farmers Elevator was great over...

Dorothy M. Hastedt age 94, of Hamler, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, August 14, 2018 at Vancest of Holgate. Her Legacy… She was born March 14, 1924 to Arnold and Emma (Huener) Miller   in Ridgeville Township.  On July 14, 1946 she married Elmer E. Hastedt in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Napoleon Township.  Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hamler. Her Family… She is survived by her children Judy (George)...

Deacon James F. Schortgen, 76, of Hamler, died peacefully with his family at his side on August 4, 2018 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on February 3, 1942, to the late Florian and Emma (Dunzer) Schortgen in Bartlow Township, Henry County, Ohio. On July 20, 1960, he married Marilyn J. (McGill) Schortgen, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Hamler, who survives. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Hamler High School. He was a farmer in his early years, and later retired from...

Felipe Alvarado, Jr age 71, of Hamler, passed away August 6, 2018 at The Toledo Hospital. Jr was born August 4 1947 to Felipe and Angelita (Carrizales) Alvarado in Fostoria, OH and graduated from Hamler High School in 1965. After graduation, Felipe joined the United States Army.  On March 20, 1971, Felipe married Ellie Gonzalez in Leipsic.  He was employed by General Motors for 31 years and retired in 2000 and then worked another five years at Campbell’s Soup Company. ...

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...