Obituaries

Aug 21, 2018

Janet Lee Aelker age 80, died early Tuesday Morning, August 21, 2018 in her New Bavaria home surrounded by family.

Her Legacy… She was born January 21, 1938 to Bertram Jim and Laura (Duling) Wortkoetter in Glandorf, Ohio.  She graduated from Glandorf High School.  On May 21, 1960 she married Lawrence Claudias Aelker...

Aug 14, 2018

Marcine Louise Cooper age 96, of Cecil, Ohio died Tuesday morning, August 14, 2018 at the Paulding County Hospital.

She was born October 1, 1921 to Fred and Edith Bauer in Holgate.  She married Robert L. Cooper in Angola, IN.  Marcine was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel Christian Church, New Bavaria. ...

Aug 14, 2018

Dorothy M. Hastedt age 94, of Hamler, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, August 14, 2018 at Vancest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born March 14, 1924 to Arnold and Emma (Huener) Miller   in Ridgeville Township.  On July 14, 1946 she married Elmer E. Hastedt in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Napoleon Township.  Dorothy was a homemaker and...

Aug 6, 2018

Felipe Alvarado, Jr age 71, of Hamler, passed away August 6, 2018 at The Toledo Hospital.

Jr was born August 4 1947 to Felipe and Angelita (Carrizales) Alvarado in Fostoria, OH and graduated from Hamler High School in 1965. After graduation, Felipe joined the United States Army.  On March 20, 1971, Felipe married...

Aug 4, 2018

Deacon James F. Schortgen, 76, of Hamler, died peacefully with his family at his side on August 4, 2018 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born on February 3, 1942, to the late Florian and Emma (Dunzer) Schortgen in Bartlow Township, Henry County, Ohio. On July 20, 1960, he married Marilyn...

Jul 19, 2018

Carol Sue Baerlin age 76, of Malinta, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Vancrest of Holgate.

She was born February 2, 1942 to Arnold H. and Leota B. (Yaichner) Schuette.  Carol married Ronald Steven Baerlin.

She is survived by 5 children: Mark Burkhart, Connie (Paul) Ewing, Lenny Burkhart, Kenny (Jennifer) Burkhart and Beth (Jerry) Bowers;...

Jul 16, 2018

Donald F. Niese age 88, died in his Leipsic home Monday night surrounded by family.

His Legacy… He was born November 10, 1929 to Wilbert and Ardella (Warniment) Niese in Miller City.  Donald graduated from Malinta-Grelton High School in 1947 and enlisted in the United States Army.  On June...

Jun 22, 2018

Dorothy Smith 90, of Holgate, died Friday afternoon, June 22, 2018 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born November 16, 1927 to John and Mamie (Harter) Herr.  On June 2, 1946 she married Virgil Smith.  Dorothy was a member of Emanuel Christian Church, New Bavaria.  She enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2018

Stephen “Steve” Baker age 58, died early Wednesday morning, June 6, 2018 in his rural Hamler home after a year battling cancer.

His Legacy… He was born February 16, 1960 to Robert and Gladys (Sanford) Baker in Defiance.  He graduated from Holgate High School and then received his bachelors...

May 29, 2018

Madge Irene Nartker age 95, of Napoleon, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Genacross Lutheran Service, Napoleon.

Her Legacy… Madge was born the daughter of Edwin and Clara (Franz) Rettig on March 11, 1923 in Holgate.  She graduated from Florida High School in 1941.  She married J. Richard Nartker...

May 27, 2018

Jeanette M. Brink age 93, of Holgate, died Sunday evening at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… Jeanette was born May 10, 1925 to John and Esther (Schlotterbeck) Eis in Holgate. She graduated from Holgate High School in 1943. On August 25, 1943, she married Byron Brink.  She loved being...

May 23, 2018

Harold P. Eitzman age 92, of Hamler, died Wednesday afternoon, May 23, 2018 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Harold was born January 25, 1926 to Fred and Frieda (Tietje) Eitzman in Flatrock Township.  He graduated from Florida High School.  Harold is a U.S. Army veteran serving time in...

May 18, 2018

James A. Baker age 66, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Mission Pines Care Center, Las Vegas, NV.

Jim was born to Lester and Marilyn Baker on February 7, 1952 in Defiance, OH.  He was a 1970 graduate of Holgate High School and a 1982 graduate of the Concordia Theological...

May 10, 2018

Robert Lee Stacy age 45, of Napoleon, lost his battle with cancer and passed peacefully Thursday morning, May 10, 2018 in his parent’s home.

Robert was born April of 1973 and graduated from Napoleon High School and Four County Joint Vocational School in 1991. He was a welder by trade.  After graduation Robert...

May 6, 2018

Anthony Leonard age 70, died Sunday afternoon in his Holgate home.

His Legacy… He was born December 6, 1947 to Harry and Clara (Williamson) Leonard in Jeffersonville, IN.  He married Estella M. Casarez in Yuma, AZ.  He served in Vietnam and Dessert Storm with the USMC.  He was a...

May 4, 2018

Nova J. Greenler, age 98 of Holgate, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Nova was born June 27, 1919, to Alvin and Helen (Hornung) Groll in New Bavaria. She graduated from Bowling Green State University (B.S.Ed.) on June 4, 1943. Later that same day Nova married Marion D....

May 2, 2018

Naomi “Jean” Kohl age 91, of Holgate, died Wednesday night at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born October 21, 1926 to Victor L. and Rema E. (Burson) Snyder in Piqua, Ohio. She graduated from Findlay High School.  On April 24, 1949, she married Adrys W. Kohl.  Jean...

Apr 20, 2018

Edwin Vincent DeWitt age 95, formerly of Birch Run, MI, died April 20, 2018.

His Legacy… Ed was born February 3, 1923 to George Arthur and Easter Blanche (Chapel) DeWitt in Flint, MI. He graduated from Kearsley High School in 1943.  He served in WWII, where his duties included guarding General MacArthur’s headquarters. ...

Apr 13, 2018

Dorothy Lee Altman entered into eternal rest, surrounded by her family, on Friday, April 13, 2018.

Dorothy is survived by her children Michael (Patti) Altman of Napoleon, Rhonda (Paul) Hoffman of Michigan, Cindy (Ken) Grey of Perrysburg, Rick (Robin) Altman of Liberty Center, Candy Altman of New York, Melinda (Joe) Altman-Click of Napoleon,...

Apr 4, 2018

Ann L. (Casteel) Gladwell, 43, of Columbus Grove, died Wednesday morning, April 4, 2018 at the Bluffton Hospital.

Her Legacy… Ann was born December 1, 1974 to John and Nancy (Bell) Casteel in Lima.  She was a 1993 graduate of Leipsic High School.  On December 12, 1998 she married...