Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Holgate, OH and surrounding areas.

Bonnie "Jeanie" Johnson

Bonnie "Jeanie" Johnson

October 18, 2024

Bonnie Jean “Jeanie” Johnson age 64, of Napoleon, died Friday, October 18, 2024 at Bridge Hospice, Bowling Green. 

 Bonnie was born October 5, 1960 to Paul and Bonnie (Rash) Miller in Covington, KY She graduated from Brookville High School, Brookville, OH. Jeanie married Jack Johnson June 22, 1991. She was an in home caretaker.

 Jeanie is survived by her husband; children: Adam...

Darrell Alan Henry

Darrell Alan Henry

October 7, 2024

Darrell Alan Henry age 63, of Leipsic, died October 7, 2024 at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

 He was born March 31, 1961 to John William and Marilyn Joyce (Rutter) Henry in Bowling Green.  He graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1979. He was employed by Cast Metals, Deshler.

He is survived by his sister Deb Berger, Continental. Darrell was preceded...

Ray William Shockey

Ray William Shockey

October 6, 2024

Ray William Shockey age 57, died October 6, 2024 in his New Bavaria home. Ray was born August 7, 1967 to Thomas and Marvel (D’l ameter) Shockey in Defiance. He graduated from Ayersville high School in 1985. He served his country in the Army National Guard. He was the office manager at McNaughton-McKay Electrical Company, Defiance. He retired in 2021,...

Izreal Michael Edward Fonseca

Izreal Michael Edward Fonseca

September 25, 2024

Izreal Michael Edward Fonseca (Izzy) age 20, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in a Fulton County car crash. Izzy was born July 27, 2004 in Bowling green to Jessica (Widman) Hall and Daniel Fonseca, Sr.. He obtained his GED and then furthered his education by receiving a welding certificate. With a contagious smile, he held a special place in everyone’s...

David John Ahleman

David John Ahleman

September 9, 2024

David Ahleman, 54, of rural Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away at Toledo Hospital following a motor vehicle accident on Monday, September 9, 2024. 

David was born on October 20, 1969. David’s parents, Donald and Marilyn (Stevens) Ahleman raised him in rural Liberty Center, Ohio. As a youth, David loved participating in marching band, FFA, 4-H, cattle showmanship, and all things related...

Sheila D. Phillips

Sheila D. Phillips

September 5, 2024

Sheila Delilah Phillips age 72, of McClure, gained her wings early Thursday morning, September 5th, 2024 at the Henry County Hospital.

Sheila’s adventure began on July 28th, 1952 born to Smith and Ruby (Dukes) Hurley in Pineville, WV. Her childhood was spent closely with her family. Sheila graduated from Defiance High School and only held one job her entire life, as...

Philip Cole Healy

Philip Cole Healy

August 27, 2024

Philip C. Healy age 68, died peacefully in his Holgate home on August 27, 2024.  

Philip was born April 23, 1956 in Defiance to Paul and Sharon (Greenler) Healy.  He graduated from Ayersville High School.  He is survived by his siblings: Steven, Colleen and Dale.  Philip was preceded in death by his sisters Jo and Diane and his parents.

Visitation will...

Deborah Kleman

Deborah Kleman

August 8, 2024

Deborah Kleman, 72, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly Van Wert, OH, passed away on August 8, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

Deborah was born on October 31, 1951 to the late Richard (Lefty) and Rita (Brown) Bott in North Creek, OH. Deb received her GED in 1996. Deb had five children. Stacy (Alan) Gerschutz, Amy (Ryan) Schroeder, Stephanie Kleman, Tricia...

Darrell Lynn Wulff

Darrell Lynn Wulff

August 6, 2024

Darrell Lynn Wulff age 87, of Napoleon, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Promedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo.

His Legacy… Darrell was born September 20, 1936 to Arthur and Doris (Myers) Wulff in Napoleon. In 1955 he graduated from Malinta Grelton High School. On May 3, 1958 he married Carolyn Knipp. He was a welder most of his adult life, most recently...

Mary Lynn Zamarripa

Mary Lynn Zamarripa

July 18, 2024

Mary Lynn Zamarripa age 77, died Thursday morning, July 18, 2024 in her Napoleon home with her husband by her side, due to complications from Dementia.

Her Legacy… Lynn was born May 24, 1947 in Marietta, Ohio the daughter of Ellen E. Niggemeyer. On May 11, 1984, she married Armando Zamarripa, Sr. in Hawaii. Lynn was a member of St. Augustine Catholic...

James Paul Theisen

James Paul Theisen

July 16, 2024

James Paul Theisen age 77, died Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024 in his Lambertville, MI home after a lengthy illness.

 His Legacy… Jim was born January 22, 1947 to Linus and Mary (Schuller) Theisen in McComb, OH. In 1965, he graduated from Holgate High School. On October 21, 1967, he married Judy Hauck. Jim was employed by the Dana Corp., Toledo...

Richard D. Berger

Richard D. Berger

July 4, 2024

Richard D. “Richie” Berger age 62, of Continental, died Monday evening, July 4, 2024 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Richie was born on February 14, 1962 to Harry and Irene (Burkhart) Berger in Gary, IN.  He was employed by Claude Sintz, Inc. in Deshler. He was married to Beth Quigley for years and then she passed away.  On July...

Melvin Hoffman

Melvin Hoffman

June 9, 2024

Melvin Julius Hoffman, a dedicated farmer, peacefully passed away on June 9 2024, at Vancrest of Holgate. He was born on July 25, 1932, in rural Holgate to Julius and Pauline (Welz) Hoffman and graduated from Holgate High School in 1950. Melvin proudly served in the United States Army and received a Korean Service Ribbon along with 2 Bronze Service Stars...

Paul R. Burkhart

Paul R. Burkhart

May 25, 2024

Paul R. Burkhart, age 90, passed away on May 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 5, 1934 to Lucille (Nee Lammers) and Leo “Lee” Burkhart.  He was born on his grandparents’ (Christ and Mary Burkhart) farm in rural New Bavaria.  He attended a one room schoolhouse, on the corner of the Burkhart family farm, later...

Joel Troy Murray

Joel Troy Murray

May 22, 2024

JOEL TROY MURRAYNapoleon-Joel Troy Murray 55 passed away at his home May 22, 2024.  He was born January 12, 1969 in Presque Isle Maine.The son of Eugene and Betty (Gardiner) Murray.  Joel graduated with the class of 1987 in Presque Isle Maine.  Soon after met and married his wife Stephanie on May 20, 1989.Joel was a very hard worker and wonderful...

Brian Eugene "Augie" Baringer

Brian Eugene "Augie" Baringer

May 22, 2024

Brian E. Baringer, known to most by the name, Augie, age 66 of Holgate, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 while at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.  He was born on January 30, 1958 to Daniel Baringer and Mary Bohlmann Baringer Snyder in Defiance, Ohio.  Augie was a 1976 graduate of Holgate High School and Four County...

Sandra Kay Folk

Sandra Kay Folk

May 4, 2024

Sandra Kay Folk died Saturday morning, May 4, 2024 in her New Bavaria home.   She was born December 10, 1945 to Carl and Alameda (Groll) Eitzman.  She graduated from Holgate High School in 1963.  On June 28, 1986, she married John Folk and he died on August 10, 2019.  She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Holgate...

Bill Mack Hall

Bill Mack Hall

April 26, 2024

Bill M. Hall age 84, of Hamler, died Friday evening, April 26, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born May 22, 1939, in.  In July of 1965, he married Ruth Tallman. Bill retired from GM Powertrain, Defiance.  He was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Hamler.  In years past, he enjoyed golf, bowling and attending Cincinnati Reds ball games....

Diana Sue Gineman

Diana Sue Gineman

April 20, 2024

Diana “Sue” (Eisaman) Gineman age 81, of Holgate died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate. 

Her Legacy… Diana was born August 21, 1942 to Barton and Loretta (Bowers) Eisaman in Napoleon.  On December 31, 1959, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Gineman by brother-in-law Reverend Paul Eichar.   Diana enjoyed being in the public while waitressing at local restaurants and working at...

James William Waisner

James William Waisner

April 20, 2024

James William Waisner was born July 27th, 1939 and died April 20th, 2024. Jim was born to Thomas and Mildred (Fruth) Waisner and was the older brother to Jerry (Joan) Waisner and Janet (Delmar) Tilse. Jim was a lifelong resident of Holgate and a lifelong member of St. John’s UCC where he served as deacon, elder, consistory chair, CE Board,...