Obituaries

Fermin Bentancur

January 11, 2018

Fermin Bentancur age 92, of Holgate, died Thursday morning at the Mercy Defiance Hospital.

His Legacy… He was born September 24, 1925 to Francisco and Patricia (Garza) Bentancur in Wharton, TX.  On November 20, 1952 he married Janie Bryant.  Fermin was a laborer for 30 years at the GM plant in Defiance.

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Dennis (Dude) McDonald

January 7, 2018

Local music legend Denny "Dude" McDonald, of Holgate, passed away in his home Sunday, January 7, 2018.

Denny was born July 10, 1951, to Richard McDonald and Doris (McDonald) Wagner of Defiance. Denny leaves behind his life love, Renee LaMarche McDonald; a beloved daughter, Michelle Lee McDonald; a stepson, Andrew LaMarche; two grandsons, Wesley Michael Wenner and...

Edwin Michaelis

December 28, 2017

Edwin Michaelis age 97, of Holgate and formerly of Hamler passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 28, 2017 at Mercy Defiance Hospital.

His Legacy… He was born October 3, 1920 to August and Adelia (Bremer) Michaelis.  Edwin served in the United States Army Airforce.  On July 19, 1951, he married R. Charlene...

Juan Medina Jr.

December 12, 2017

Juan Medina, Jr. age 71, of Holgate, died December 12, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.

His Legacy… Juan was born October 24, 1946   to Juan and Porfiria (Aguilar) Medina Sr.  On November 19, 2011 he married Cheryl Warnimont Beck in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Holgate were he became a member. ...

Dorothy Alice Gallagher

November 9, 2017

Dorothy Alice (Stout) Gallagher passed away surrounded by family at the Henry County Hospital, Thursday night, November 9, 2017 from metastatic cancer.

Her Legacy… Dorothy Alice was born at home July 1, 1926 to Anna and Charles James Stout.  She graduated from Napoleon High School and she was married to James Gallagher also...

William L. Muncy

November 6, 2017

William L. Muncy age 64, of Hamler, died Monday evening, November 6, 2017 at the Henry County Hospital, Napoleon.

His Legacy… William was born June 5, 1953, the son of Elmer and Emogene (Moore) Muncy in Coeburn, Virginia. William graduated from Napoleon High School and attended Campbellsville College in Campbellsville, Kentucky. On January...

Edna L. Giesige

November 4, 2017

Edna L. Giesige, age 97, of Holgate passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 25, 1920 outside of North Creek in Putnam County, the daughter of Albert and Monica (Roof) Okuley.  She attended Foltz Elementary School and Miller City High School.  She often shared fond memories of growing...

Debra Ann Torres

October 31, 2017

Debra Ann Torres age 64, of San Antonio, TX, died in Defiance while visiting her son.

Her Legacy... She was born May 30, 1953 the daughter of Arturo M. and Lily G. (Garszes) Urdiales in San Antonio  TX.  She graduated from Holgate High School. Debra was a homemaker and devoted military wife for...

Tommie Earl Spires

October 26, 2017

Tommie Earl “Spider” Spires age 65, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, October 26, 2017 in his Holgate home.

His Legacy… Tommie was born April 19, 1952 the son of Ted Earl and Mary Ellen (Smith) Spires in Mason, WV. He graduated from Ayersville high School in 1970 and joined the National Guard.  Tommie...

Janet R. Hohenbrink

October 10, 2017

Today our family lost a very special person.  She was a mother, grandmother, wife, and great friend.  She was part tom-boy from growing up with three brothers and part lady because of her mother’s influence on her life.  She loved campfire and hot dog roasts, the sound of birds singing and frogs croaking.  She enjoyed Mother Nature and scenic...

Valerie Anne Risen

October 10, 2017

Valerie Anne (Swary) Risen age 43, of Salem, IN and formerly Holgate, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at CHP Defiance In-patient Hospice Center after a  battle with cancer.

Her Legacy… She was born January 13, 1974 to Al and Lynn Swary in Napoleon.  Valerie graduated from Holgate High School in 1992 and attended...

Alverda Marie (Cohrs) Mansfield

September 25, 2017

Alverda Marie Mansfield age 90, of Holgate, died Monday, September 25, 2017 at CHP Defiance In-Patient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born May 1, 1927 in Holgate to Ernest and Elnora (Koppenhofer) Cohrs.  She graduated from Holgate High School in 1945.  She married Perry Mansfield, Jr. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Flatrock...

Ruth Ann Wagner

August 26, 2017

Ruth Ann Wagner age 75, of Defiance, died Saturday morning, August 26, 2017 unexpectedly in Defiance.

Her Legacy… She was born May 17, 1942 to Calvin and Grace (Imber) Murphy.  She graduated from Defiance High School.  On May 7, 1960 she married Kenneth B. Wagner and he preceded her in death on March...

Keith Woggon

August 19, 2017

Keith Woggon age 56, of Napoleon, died Saturday morning, August 19, 2017 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center.  Services will be private.

Martha M. (Rettig) Zimmer

August 15, 2017

Martha M. Zimmer age 87, of Napoleon, died Tuesday morning, August 15, 2017 at Genacross Lutheran Services, Napoleon.

Her Legacy… She was born August 8, 1930 to Richard and Matilda (Arps) Rettig in Holgate. On July 27, 1954, she married Bernard “Barney” Zimmer.  Martha was a homemaker but for 5 or 6 years,...

Walter C. Desgranges

July 28, 2017

Walter C. Desgranges age 101, of Holgate died Friday afternoon, July 28, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee.

His Legacy… He was born April 25, 1916 to Oliver and Mary (Leaders) Desgranges in Pleasant Township, New Bavaria.  On January 22, 1949, he married Helen W. Snyder.  Walter was top...

Pastor Irvin C. Leidy

July 16, 2017

Pastor Irvin C. Leidy, age 68, died Sunday night in his Stryker home.  He was born January 29, 1949 to Irvin Ridgely Leidy and Dorothy Mildred (Duty) Leidy.  He was preceded in death by his father.  He is survived by his wife, Judith (Scharer) Leidy, mother, sister Rita (Les) Rogers, brother Rick (Faye) Leidy, brother Doug (Kathy)...

Burnell "Barney" Rettig

July 1, 2017

Burnell “Barney” F. Rettig age 91, of Holgate, died Saturday night, July 1, 2017 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born January 26, 1926 to Richard and Matilda (Arps) Rettig in Flatrock Township.  He attended Holgate High School.  Barney was a United States Army veteran...

Lavina Hoellrich

June 25, 2017

Lavina M. Hoellrich age 89, of Holgate, died Sunday afternoon, June 25, 2017 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born October 20, 1927 to Henry and Golda (Dancer) Lero in Holgate. In 1945, she graduated from Ayersville High School.   She married Lester Hoellrich March 15, 1947 and he died...

Jonathan Snowden

June 14, 2017

Jonathan Bernard Snowden age 49, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in his Defiance home.

He was born September 9, 1966 to Bernard and Mary (Tidwell) Snowden in Bowling Green, OH.  Jon was able to obtain his GED and attend some classes at Northwest State Community College.  He had been employed as a truck driver in...