Obituaries

December 12, 2020

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,...

December 11, 2020

Donald Shidler at age 100, died Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green, Ohio.

His 100 Year Legacy… Just sit back for a moment and think what Don saw during his life!  He was born August 7, 1920 during the Roaring Twenties to Peter and...

December 8, 2020

Irene M. Smith age 88, of Holgate, died late Monday morning, December 7, 2020 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born January 25, 1932 to Carl F. and Mary (Bohn) Mehring in Defiance.  She started working as a nurses aid at the age of 15 and did...

December 5, 2020

Robert Leroy Rettig 83 of Holgate passed away December 5, 2020 of covid 19 at Van Crest of Holgate, Ohio. He was born November 14, 1937 in Napoleon, Ohio to Orville and Luella Anna (Nartker) Rettig. He was a graduate of Malinta High School then went on to proudly serve in the United States Navy. Robert   married...

December 4, 2020

Joyce McCance, 81, of Holgate, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Joyce was born January 17, 1939, to Russel and Helen (Bogner) Anteau in Monroe, MI.  She graduated from Monroe High School.  She attended college and became a Licensed Dietary Technician.  She worked as a cook and Dietitian in various facilities but most...

December 3, 2020

Eugene Cain age 80, of New Bavaria, died Thursday morning, December 3, 2020 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Gene was born January 19, 1940 to Eugene and Wilma (Eis) Cain in Defiance.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1960.  On September 22, 1962 he married Janice Bauer. ...

November 27, 2020

Paul L. Hoffman, age 96, died in his rural Holgate home on Friday morning, November 27, 2020.

His Legacy… He was born October 27, 1924 to Julius and Pauline (Welz) Hoffman. Growing up on the family farm in Pleasant Township, he attended Holgate School.  As a World War II...

November 20, 2020

Wilma Iolean Rettig was born on August 28, 1927, the eighth child born to William and Hazel Iolean Hampshire Perry in Cygnet, OH. She made her journey to God in the early morning of November 20, 2020 at Vancrest Health where she had lived in Assisted Living since October 2019.

When she was...

November 15, 2020

Arthur Gustwiller, Jr. age 92, died Sunday evening, November 15, 2020 in his Holgate home.

His Legacy… Art was born February 7, 1928 to Arthur and Della (Marschal) Gustwiller in New Bavaria.  At a young age, Art helped with the family farm.  In 1951 he joined the Army during...

November 15, 2020

Loyd Albert Thomas age 93, of Hamler, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo.

His Legacy… He was born July 10, 1927 to Raymond and LuLu (Cross) Thomas in Holland, Ohio.  Loyd is a Marine and served time during WWII.  On March 11, 1950, he...

November 13, 2020

James Dale Kesselmayer age 91, of Holgate, passed over on Friday morning, November 13, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo.

His Legacy… Jim was the youngest child born September 3, 1929 to Irvin Henry “Boots” and Kathryn (Barth) Kesselmayer in Holgate.  After graduating from Holgate High School in...

November 10, 2020

Kenneth Lee Burill age 83, of Holgate, died early Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020 at Mercy Defiance Hospital.

Kenny was born March 20, 1937 to A.P. and Carrie (Hess) Burill in Pleasant Bend.  He graduated from Holgate High School.  He is a United States Army veteran and member of the AMVETS, New Bavaria.  Kenny was a clerk...

November 8, 2020

Arthur R. Westrick age 81, of New Bavaria, died early Sunday morning, November 8, 2020 at the Mercy Defiance Hospital.

His Legacy… Art was born March 15, 1939 to William Urban and Emma (Frye) Westrick in New Bavaria.  Art was a National Guardsmen from 1957–1965.  On October 31, 1959...

November 2, 2020

Steven C. Sonnenberg age 69, died Monday morning in his rural Hamler home.

His Legacy… He was born September 14, 1951 to Alvin and Christina (Huner) Sonnenberg in Napoleon.  He graduated from Malinta Grelton High School in 1969. He had ITT electrical engineering classes in Fort Wayne receiving his...

October 24, 2020

Deloris Moore, 85, of Ottawa, OH died on October 24, 2020 at Bridge Hospice in Findlay, OH.

Born on October 4, 1935 in Mercer County, Deloris Mae was the youngest of six children of Charles and Mary (Williams) Price, all of whom preceded her in death. Deloris married Wayne R. Moore on September...

October 16, 2020

Patti Nixon age 69, of Defiance, died Friday afternoon, October 16, 2020 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  Services are private.

September 21, 2020

Robert Medina age 65, of Defiance, died Monday evening, September 21, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee.

His Legacy… Robert was born September 29, 1954 to Juan and Porfira (Aguilar) Medina, Sr. in Defiance.  He worked for Hearthside Food Solutions, McComb for over 20 years.  Robert also enjoyed landscaping...

September 13, 2020

Glen Dennis Long age 71, of Napoleon, died Sunday morning, September 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee.

His Legacy… Glen was born May 22, 1949 to Claude and Opal (Miller) Long in Toledo.  He graduated from Sylvania High School in 1967.  He is a Vietnam veteran with the...

September 11, 2020

Janie Bryant Bentancur age 84, of Holgate, died Friday night, September 11, 2020 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born May 6, 1936 to Juan and Consuelo Gutierrez in Robstown, TX.  On November 20, 1952 she married Fermin Bentancur.  Janie was employed with General Motors, retiring in 1994.  Her...

September 2, 2020

Raymond James Craton age 73, of Deshler, died Wednesday night, September 2, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

His Legacy… Raymond was born October 27, 1946 to Buron Astor and Caroll Patricia (Brennan) Craton in Toledo.  Ray graduated from high school.  He is a United States Navy veteran and was a member of the St. John’s...