All Obituaries

Michael John Okuley age 58, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in his rural Leipsic home. His Legacy… Michael was born August 26, 1962 to Vincent and Rosella (Michaelis) Okuley in Napoleon.  He graduated from Patrick Henry High School.  Michael was a member of VFW 9547, Eagles 2793, Findlay Moose, NRA and Miller City Sportsmen’s Club.  He leaves behind his wife of 9 ½ years, Natalie (Crawford) Okuley and his first wife Jody Okuley.  Mike was a farmer and...

James Westfall age 80, of Liberty Center, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Fulton County Health Center. His Legacy… He was born April 10, 1941 to Arthur and Viola (Heath) Westfall in Adrian, Michigan.  On July 3, 1959, he married Kathleen Marie Kregulka.  For 35 years, James was a job setter at General Motors Hydromatic, Toledo. His Family… James is survived by his children: Shelly Bibler, AZ, Bev Allen, Dan (Jackie) Westfall, Liberty Center, Brenda (Roger)...

Alan Lee Kuhlman age 60, of McClure, died Sunday, February 21, 2021. His Legacy… Alan was the son of Eugene and Viola, (Brinkman) Kuhlman born in Defiance on April 3, 1960. He attended Holgate High School.  He was a self-employed body technician.  He taught auto body at Four County Career Center and was a member of the National Teachers Association. In May of 1988 he married Rhonda but they divorced.   His Family… Alan is survived by a son, Nathan...

Owen Timothy Schwiebert was born on January 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at C.S. Motts Children’s Hospital Ann Arbor, Michigan. He passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents on January 14, 2021 at 5:58 p.m. from complications following his corrective surgery for D-Transposition of the Great Arteries. Owen was the son of Nicholas and Heather Schwiebert. He is survived by his older brother Evan. Paternal grandparents are Douglas and Michelle Schwiebert of Hamler, OH and paternal...

Joyce Ann Williams, 54, of Napoleon, Ohio went home to Jesus on Jan.16, 2021. She was born January 21st, 1966 in Lima, Ohio to the late Paul Romes and Jean "Hoffman" Romes. She was a 1984 graduate of Holgate High School. On January 19th, 1985 she married Daniel Lee Williams at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria, OH. Joyce worked at Pizza Hut and then in catering at Northwest State Community College until she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2006. After winning...

Roberta Ruth Dirr age 77, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021 at Ohio Living Dorothy Love, Sidney. Her Legacy… She was born July 1, 1943 to Robert and Ruth (Rettig) Dielman in Napoleon. She attended and graduated from McClure Schools. On August 29, 1964, she married Larry Dirr in McClure. Roberta was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with family, playing games, and cooking together. She spent many hours watching her children and grandchildren...

Helen Joan Zedaker age 83, of New Bavaria died early Sunday morning, January 3, 2021 at Vancrest of Holgate. Her Legacy… Helen was born December 18, 1937 to George and Margaret Shock in Lima.  In 1956 she graduated from Defiance High School.  On February 23, 1957, she married Richard M. Zedaker, Jr. in Bryan, Ohio.  She was a full time domestic engineer; although she worked for Four County for 5 years, city maintenance for 8 years and Reed Lines for 8 years. Her...

Benny Kinder, age 76, passed away at 4:03 PM on Sunday Dec. 20, 2020 after a 3+ years battle against colon cancer. He was born on November 5, 1944 in Flixton, England to William and Mabel (Wharton) Kinder. Ben and his mother traveled to the United States in 1946 aboard the Queen Mary along with other war brides and their children. Ben retired after 50 years working for Johns Manville as a mechanic. As an avid collector, he very much enjoyed the hunt for a great deal. Ben loved his friends,...

Barbara Jane Binger was born November 12, 1931 to Lawrence and Lavina (Moser) MacDonald. She peacefully passed away, December 15, 2020 at The Meadows of Leipsic. She was preceded in death by her first husband Donald Boegli, her second husband Frederick Binger, and her beloved dog Spike. She was the step-mother to Sue (David) Berger, Charles Binger, and mother to Kathleen (Chuck) Selhorst, and Julie Knott. Barbara made a blended family into one. Barbara graduated from Leipsic High School in...

Ricardo “Rick” S. Valdez age 56, of Holgate, died December 12, 2020 at the Henry County Hospital.  His Legacy… Rick was born February 23, 1964 to Merced G. and Natividad (Salinas) Valdez in Weslaco, TX.  He graduated from Holgate High School/Four County Career Center in 1983.  On July 10, 1995 he married Andrea Perales.  Rick enjoyed trucking and working in construction.  He was employed with Kokosing and was a member of Local Laborers Union...