Obituaries

December 11, 2019

Leonard Ray Sizemore age 83, died in his Holgate home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

His Legacy… Leonard was born in Kentucky to Willie and Mollie (Flannery) Sizemore on June 26, 1936.  On June 26, 1956, he married Carolyn Smith.  He worked very hard and never really retired.  He...

December 4, 2019

Crista Leah Hillis age 45, passed away in her McClure home on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.  She was born in Defiance on February 7, 1974 to Greg and Cindy (Garrett) Pinson.  She graduated from Defiance High School and received her Associates Degree from Owens Community College.  Crista was a homemaker and part time help with Gerken Paving.

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November 28, 2019

Donald Hoops age 84, of Holgate, died Thursday morning, November 28, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Donald was born September 26, 1935 to Martin and Esther (Yungmann) Hoops in Deshler.  He graduated from Deshler High School.  On April 20, 1958, he married Nancy Gerken at St. Stephen’s...

November 26, 2019

Pat was born March 3, 1934 to Bryan and Frances (Wulff) Sharpe. Surviving her is one of four brothers, James “Hap” Sharpe and her children: Mary Katherine Meyers, Daniel John Heilman, and Elizabeth “Betsy” Jo Miller. Her grandchildren: Chelsea, Kay Lea, Robert, Lauren, Daniel, Steven, Thomas, Andrew, Joshua, Bill, Jacob and Leighann. Her great grandchildren: Cameron and...

November 24, 2019

Lawrence C. Aelker age 83, died early Sunday morning, November 24, 2019 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center.

His Legacy… He was born November 30, 1935 to Lawrence and Ethel (Seimet) Aelker.  Larry graduated from Holgate High School in 1953.  He was employed with Philips Sylvania GTE in Ottawa...

November 5, 2019

Jerrell Don Cuniff was born on February 6, 1979, in Port Arthur, Texas. He passed from this life into the next on November 5, 2019, after a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. He was 40 years old.

He made friends wherever he went and was known by his friends as Jerry or JD. He was quick with...

August 27, 2019

Lemel Crase age 86, of New Bavaria, died Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Lemel was born February 21, 1933 to Dailey and Goldie (Mullins) Crase in Jackson, KY. On October 19, 1953 he married Naomi Bach.  He enlisted in the United States Army...

August 10, 2019

John F. Folk age 78, died Saturday morning, August 10, 2019 in his New Bavaria home.

His Legacy… John was born August 13, 1940 to Lowell and Dorothy (Boday) Folk in Defiance. He graduated from Ayersville High School in 1958.  John served our great nation in the United States...

August 4, 2019

Richard Mullen, age 83, died in his Liberty Center home on Sunday, August 4, 2019.  Services are private.

July 27, 2019

William Arthur Zimmerman, age 67, of Defiance, died Saturday evening, July 27, 2019 at the Defiance In Patient Hospice Center.  Services are private.

July 24, 2019

Larry Clay Fuller age 82, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in his Leipsic home.

His Legacy… Larry was born April 3, 1937 to Willard and Marcella (McBride) Fuller in Fort Wayne, IN.  He graduated from Ossian High School.  Larry retired from HWI in Fort Wayne and then was self employed and dealt...

July 23, 2019

Patricia Lynn Westrick age 64, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in her Holgate home surrounded by her loving family.

Her Legacy… Pat was born on November 19, 1954 to Floyd and Juanita (Zachrich) Yaichner in Napoleon.  On July 26, 1975, she married Edwin Westrick.  She loved playing the organ...

July 23, 2019

Cheryl Long, age 71, of Holgate, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019 surrounded by her family, at the Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born October 4, 1947 to Nelson “Bud” Miler and Helen (Hedrick)  in Defiance.  On...

July 18, 2019

Yolanda Page age 97, of Defiance died Thursday, July 19, 2019 at the Laurels of Defiance.  There will be no local services.  The services will be in Clearwater, FL.

June 12, 2019

Mary Lou Peper age 89, of Holgate, died Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born June 17, 1929 to Earl George, Sr. and Effie Lena (Knapp) Ott in Defiance.  On May 29, 1949, she married William Hall Peper in Defiance. Mary Lou...

June 3, 2019

Russell David Okuley age 74, of Findlay and formerly of New Bavaria, died Monday evening, June 3, 2019 at Fox Run Manor, Findlay.

His Legacy… Russ was born March 1, 1945 to Lester and Mildred (Collins) Okuley in Defiance.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1963 and then...

June 3, 2019

Nona Rae (Grant) Simon age 84, of Defiance, died Monday afternoon, June 3, 2019 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center, Defiance.

Her Legacy… She was born in Continental to Ruth Esther (Rayle) Grant on October 9, 1934.  She graduated in 1952 from Continental-Palmer High School.  In 1954 she...

June 3, 2019

Thomas A. Buddelmeyer age 81, of Holgate died Monday morning, June 3, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Tom was born July 4, 1937 to Alfred and Theresa (Stechschulte) Buddelmeyer in Avis, Ohio.  He was a long time truck driver for the Farmer’s Elevator.  Tom was a member...

June 1, 2019

Ruth Ann Dockery age 80, of Continental, died Saturday morning, June 1, 2019 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.

Her Legacy… Ruth Ann was born March 27, 1939 to Lloyd Robert and Mabel (Hahn) Fuller in Continental.  She graduated from Ayersville High School in 1957.  On March 29, 1958, she married John...

May 22, 2019

Ricky Rye age 61, died Wednesday night at Genacross Lutheran Services, Napoleon.