Obituaries

Jul 25, 2020

Doris (Wagner) McDonald, age 99, died July 25, 2020 in her Defiance home.  She was born April 7, 1921 to Charles and Isabel (Ensman) Hoffman in Miller City.  She is a 1939 graduate of Miller City High School.  In 1941, she married her high school sweetheart Paul McDonald (died in 1971).

Children: Bonnie...

Jul 20, 2020

Gilberto Rosalez age 71, died Monday, July 20, 2020 in his Antwerp home surrounded by family.

His Legacy… Gilberto was born November 23, 1948 to Prudencio and Anjeleta (Olvera) Rosalez in Lockney, TX.  He graduated from Paulding High School. He was drafted to Vietnam with the United States Army.   ...

Jul 14, 2020

Sharon Faye Olds age 71, of Continental, died Tuesday evening, July 14, 2020 at the Laurels of Defiance.

Her Legacy… Sharon was born January 24, 1949 to Francis (Jack) and Edna Eicholtz in Wadsworth, OH.  On November 8, 1969 she married Robert W. Olds in Norfolk, VA.  Sharon was...

Jul 13, 2020

Betty Jane Moore age 73, of Holgate, died Monday afternoon, July 13, 2020 at the Toledo Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born May 18, 1947 in Fostoria to Harry H. and Leota E. (Clymer) Wells, Sr.  She graduated from Fostoria High School.  On September 16, 1967, she married Jan...

Jul 10, 2020

William “Bill” Francis Powell, age 82, the son of Edward “E.C.” and Pearl Donald Powell born September 4, 1937, passed away July 10, 2020 at home after a lengthy illness.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn of 64 years.  He is survived by his brother Howard Powell and children: Thomas...

Jun 25, 2020

Lois A. Rettig, age 83 of Holgate, died Thursday morning, June 25, 2020 at the Defiance Area In-patient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born January 12, 1937 to Eldor and Rufina (Helberg) Norden in Ridgeville Corners.  She is a 1955 graduate of Jewell High School.  She went on...

Jun 23, 2020

William Grau age 74, of Defiance, passed away Tuesday evening, June 23, 2020 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family.

His Legacy… He was born August 8, 1945 in Napoleon to the late Lavon and Helen (Perry) Grau.   Bill was a 1965 graduate from Holgate...

Jun 21, 2020

Herbert John Urdiales age 47, of Defiance died in Defiance on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Herbie was born February 19, 1973 in Defiance to Diane Mullen Urdiales.  He was adopted by Arturo and Lilly Urdiales.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1991.  He was a train conductor for CSX.  Herb enjoyed sports in general but specifically...

Jun 11, 2020

James C. Thomas age 87, of New Bavaria died Thursday evening, June 11, 2020 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Jim was born August 3, 1932 to Leroy and Pauline (Gustwiller) Thomas in New Bavaria.  He graduated from Holgate High School.  Jim enlisted with the United State Army in...

Jun 8, 2020

Rudy A Santos age 73, of Defiance, died Monday night, June 8, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

His Legacy… Rudy was born July 25, 1946 to Jose M. and Eva (Lazano) Santos, Jr. in Poteet, TX.  He graduated from Holgate High School.  He enlisted...

Jun 4, 2020

Jerrie A. Ricker age 83, of Holgate, died Thursday evening, June 4, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee.

Her Legacy… Jerrie was born July 4, 1936 in Delphos, OH, to George and Pauline Gremling. Jerrie was a lifelong member of St. John Catholic Church, Delphos, where she graduated high...

May 3, 2020

Clare Elizabeth Gilbert age 90, of Deshler, died early Sunday morning, May 3, 2020 at Bridge Hospice in Bowling Green.

Her Legacy… She was born January 29, 1930 to Purl and Leona (Lauerman) Chesnut in Troy, Ohio.  Clare graduated from Troy High School.  She married Robert Clark Gilbert on...

Apr 27, 2020

Darrell C. Curtis age 81, of Holgate, died unexpectedly Monday, April 27, 2020 at Mercy Defiance Hospital.

His Legacy… Darrell was born May 10, 1938 to Merle and Mildred (Wright) Curtis in Winchester, IN.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1957.  On May 15, 1957 he enlisted with...

Apr 19, 2020

SHE WAS BORN JANUARY 28, 1933 IN PUTNAM COUNTY, OHIO AND DIED EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 19, 2020, AT ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, TOLEDO THE DAUGHTER OF PAULINE (TOOMAN) AND LOWELL RIDENOUR. ON APRIL 19, 1953 SHE MARRIED DARREL (DOIE) KESSELMAYER, WHO PRECEDED HER IN DEATH ON NOVEMBER 12, 2008.

SHE RETIRED AFTER SERVING OVER 25 YEARS...

Apr 18, 2020

Carolyn Jean (nee Rayle) Powell, age 81, daughter of Arthur and Jessie Meyers Rayle born March 8th, 1939. She passed away April 18th, 2020 at home after a lengthy illness.

Carolyn had lived her whole life on and near her parent’s farm. She is survived by her husband of 64 years William and...

Apr 13, 2020

Shirley Ann Prigge age 70, died peacefully on Monday morning, April 13, 2020 in her rural Napoleon home.

Her Legacy… Shirley was born December 15, 1949 to Cloyce William (Red) and   Lois Marie (Eberle) Waisner in Defiance.  She graduated from Florida/Napoleon High School in 1967.  On May 9, 1970...

Apr 5, 2020

John Thomas Wood age 76, of Defiance, died Sunday morning, April 5, 2020 at Mercy Health Defiance Hospital.

His Legacy… John was born October 13, 1943 to Floyd and Emma (Briggs) Wood in Lima. He graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1964.  John is a United States veteran...

Mar 29, 2020

Arnold (Arnie) Otto Gerken

June 19, 1932-March 29, 2020

Arnie was born to Henry C. and Ida (Rickenburg) Gerken on June 19, 1932. When Arnie was 1 ½ years old, his mother died and he was then raised by aunt and uncle Ernest and Erna E. Lange.

Mar 16, 2020

Gladys H. Wagner age 81, of Napoleon, died Monday afternoon, March 16, 2020 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born September 6, 1938 to John and Angnes (Pantenburg) Romes in New Bavaria.  She graduated from Holgate High School and then went to Defiance College.  She...

Mar 14, 2020

Lowell G. Pfau, 79, of New Bavaria, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Lowell was born June 10, 1940 to the late George and Erma Pfau. He was a graduate of the Holgate High School. Lowell was a U.S. Army veteran who served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry, Ohio Army...