All Obituaries

Ricky Rye age 61, died Wednesday night at Genacross Lutheran Services, Napoleon.  Arrangements are pending.

Glenna L. Kelly age 92, of Holgate, died on Easter day, April 21, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.  Her Legacy… Glenna was born February 5, 1927 to Carl and Agnes (Reinemeyer) Ditto in Delphos. On June 26, 1954, she married J. Franklin Kelly at St. John’s Catholic Church, Delphos.  She graduated from Delphos St. John’s High School .  Glenna was a mom, grandma, great grandma, homemaker, farmer’s wife, Holgate sports enthusiast, lifelong Holgate Athletic...

Ronald Huber age 84, of Holgate, died Wednesday night, March 27, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate. His Legacy… Ron was born March 10, 1935 to Daniel and Eva Rosanna (Snyder) Huber in Holgate.  He was a farmer and very proud to have worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation as a highway maintenance worker for 23 years.  He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Holgate. His Family… Ron is survived by his son Danny Joe Huber, Dallas, TX; step children,...

Arlene Joyce Agler age 84, of Holgate, died Monday morning, April 1, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate. Her Legacy… Arlene was born June 25, 1934 to Raymond and Martha (Moehrman) Bortz in Flatrock Township.  On June 20, 1954 she married Larry Agler in St. John United Church of Christ, Holgate.  Before retirement, Arlene was a bookkeeper and seamstress working for various employers.  Arlene was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Holgate. She enjoyed...

Helen W. Desgranges age 97, of Holgate, died Monday morning, March 4, 2019 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center. Her Legacy… Helen’s journey began when she was born on Christmas day in 1921 to George and Clara (Mills) Snyder in Metamora.  She graduated from Fulton High School in 1939.  During WWII Helen worked at Dickey Tent and Awning and then the Tillotson Carburetor Company.  She met Walter C. Desgranges at a dance in Delta .  The love-birds married...

Anthony Wayne Keehn age 78, of Hamler, died Monday afternoon, February 25, 2019 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo. His Legacy… Tony was born January 2, 1941 to Anthony and Lottie (Fackler) Keehn in Hamler.  On June 25, 1966, he married Sharon Clay.  Tony worked in construction and was a welder.  He was employed by various companies like Miller Brothers Construction and the Mel Lanzer Company.  Tony even had his own welding shop.  He enjoyed barbequing,...

Peter Garza Garcia, Jr. age 61, of Holgate, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Toledo Hospital.  His Legacy… Peter was born January 11, 1958 to Peter and Velia (Valenzuela) Garcia in Corsicana, TX.  He graduated from Defiance High School in 1977.  Peter was a mechanic for the Campbell Soup Company for 22 years.  He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Defiance and the men’s team.  He was also a former Scout leader, he loved to fish, his favorite...

Eldred Eiden age 86, of New Bavaria, went home Sunday afternoon, February 10, 2019 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center surrounded by his family.  Eldred died three days before his 87th birthday, born February 13, 1932 to Gilbert and Loretta (Brinkman) Eiden.  On June 24, 1959, he married Betty Ann Nadler.  Eldred was an Army Korean Veteran.  He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans #1964, American Legion Post #262, He was a faithful member of Sacred Heart...

Mary Frances Seifert age 88, of Holgate died Friday morning, February 1, 2019 at Genacross of Napoleon. Her Legacy… Mary was born to Ralph and Kathryn Deitrick April 27, 1930 in Defiance.  On August 1, 1953, she married Peter “Bill” Seifert, Jr.  Mary was a homemaker and formerly an aid at Holgate Quality Care. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holgate and formerly a member of Rosary Alter Society.  Mary enjoyed tinkering with furniture...

Joe Arlen Stouffer age 79, of New Bavaria, died Sunday afternoon at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  His Legacy… He was born August 18, 1939 to Paul and Ethel (Marlow) Stouffer in Charloe, OH.  On April 8, 1963, he married Marilyn Thomas.  He retired in 1991 after being a mill wright at General Motors.  Joe is an Army veteran.  He was a life member of the VFW and AMVETS of New Bavaria. In the morning, Joe enjoyed playing cards with the guys at...