Obituaries

August 31, 2020

Victor E. Borstelman age 91, of Napoleon, died August 31, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical in Toledo.

His Legacy… Victor was born March 12, 1929 to Henry C. and Laura (Stockman) Borstelman  in Freedom Township.  In 1948 he married Elizabeth Koster.  Vic worked as a fuel oil distributor...

August 24, 2020

Marilyn Jean (Vogel) Dirr Baker Keeterle age 90, of Holgate, died late Monday night, August 24, 2020 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born in Defiance on April 28, 1930 to Frank W. and Wilma E. (Dirr) Vogel and in 1939 adopted by George C....

August 21, 2020

Marjorie Ann Kronk age 83, of Holgate, died late Friday night, August 21, 2020 at Mercy Defiance Hospital.

She was born December 1, 1936 to Harold R. and Rita C. (Krannitz) Rogers in Logan, Ohio.  She graduated from Columbus City Schools North High School in 1955.  She was a Speedway manager and a...

August 17, 2020

Rodney Dean Miller age 69, died early Monday morning, August 17, 2020 in his Hamler home.

His Legacy… Rod was born September 27, 1950 to George Fredrick and Maxine Lenore (Hoffman) Miller in Defiance.  In 1968 he graduated from Hamler High School.  In 1970 he was in Vietnam for...

August 16, 2020

Susan Lynn Huber age 77, of Continental died late Sunday, night, August 16, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee.

Her Legacy… Susan was born to Charles and Cleo (Fellers) Nearing in Bowling Green, Ohio.  She graduated in 1961 from Bowling Green High School.  She received her bachelor’s degree from...

August 7, 2020

Victor Lee Frederick age 33, died in his Defiance home on Friday, August 7, 2020.  Services will be private per Victor's request.

July 28, 2020

Joshua Adam Hoffer passed away suddenly on July 28th 2020 at the age of 41. He was born April 23rd 1979 in San Diego Ca. Shortly after moving to Ohio where he lived the majority of his life. He did live on the West coast for a few years and loved it, but small town Ohio pulled him back,...

July 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...

July 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.   ...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

April 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...