Obituaries

Alan Leonard Berndt

September 9, 2016

Alan Leonard Berndt age 74, died Friday morning, September 9, 2016 in his New Bavaria home surrounded by family.

His Legacy… He was born November 19, 1941 to William “Bill” and Dorothy (Giesige) Berndt in Milwaukee, WI.  He graduated from Milwaukee Technology High School.  He served in the United States Air Force from...

Gary Orthwein

August 30, 2016

Gary Orthwein age 65, of Malinta died in his home Tuesday.  Services are private.

Kathryn Holzer

August 21, 2016

On Sunday, August 21, 2016, Katie “Bug” Holzer, wife of Eric “Chief” Holzer, passed away peacefully with her loved ones attentively caring for her in their home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kathryn Lynn Klemstine Holzer was born the youngest child, with three older brothers, to Patsy Owens and Robert Klemstine on September 12, 1961. She...

Victor M. Hoops

July 26, 2016

Victor Hoops age 85, of Hamler, died early Tuesday morning at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… Vic was born December 4, 1930 to Samuel F. and Emma Hoops in Deshler, Ohio the 9 th of 12 children. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  On November...

Lucinda Cavazos (Cavazos) Emmons

July 21, 2016

Lucinda C. Emmons, age 81, died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Paramount Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of San Antonio, Texas.

She was born May 23, 1935, to Jose and Jesusa (Garcia) Cavazos in La Feria, Texas.  Lucinda was a home maker and loving mother of Pete (Mary Ann) Mendez, Holgate, Yolanda (Ruben) Parga, San Antonio, Texas, Isabell...

Eldon Eugene Spangler

July 8, 2016

Eldon Eugene Spangler age 88, of Deshler, died Friday afternoon, July 8, 2016 at the Orchards of Northcrest, Napoleon.

His Legacy… He was born May 11, 1928 to Grover Cleveland and Clara Mae (Dittman) Spangler in Hamler.  He graduated from Deshler High School in 1949.  On March 6, 1951 he married Mary E....

Arthur Hopkins

June 18, 2016

Arthur Hopkins age 91, of Malinta, died Saturday night, June 18, 2016 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance.

His Legacy… Art was born May 17, 1925 to Anse and Roxie Hopkins, in Pike County Kentucky.  He enlisted with the United States Army during World War II.  On February 14, 1950 he married Rosa Hopkins...

William "Bill" Peper

June 15, 2016

William “Bill” Peper, age 88, of Holgate, died Wednesday evening at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born May 5, 1928 to Edmund and Helen Elizabeth (Hall) Peper in Auburn, IN.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1946.  On May 29, 1949, he married Mary...

Ludmila "Lydia" Kominek

June 9, 2016

Ludmila “Lydia” Kominek, age 88, died Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her New   Bavaria home.

Her Legacy… She was born September 6, 1927 to Joseph and Marie (Otrhalek) Kominek in Czechoslovakia.   She graduated from high school in Czechoslovakia.  She was a caregiver and worked at the cannery in New Bavaria and Napoleon.  Lydia...

Margaret Oswald Ellis

June 5, 2016

Margaret “Peggy” Oswald Ellis, 91, Siesta Key Florida, passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2016 in a family home at 528 Siesta Drive, in Sarasota Florida, surrounded by all of her children.

She will have a graveside service on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Historic Woodlawn Cemetery where she will be laid to...

Eddie Bevins

May 30, 2016

Eddie Bevins, age 66, of Napoleon, died unexpectedly at Lima Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 30, 2016.

His Legacy… He was born January 7, 1950 to Jonah Bevins and Blanche Roberts in Matewan, West Virginia.  On April 12, 1974, he married Rebecca Wells in Holgate.  He retired as a plant service coordinator from...

Gerry Shook

May 21, 2016

Gerry Shook, age 76, died Saturday afternoon in his Defiance home.

His Legacy… He was born March 24, 1940 to Clay and Ida (Fulmer) Shook in Sherwood.  On July 25, 1969 he married Marsha Lang.  Gerry was employed by General Motors in Defiance and attended the Evansport Methodist Church.  He enjoyed fishing and...

John A Dockery

May 15, 2016

John A. Dockery age 84, of Continental, died Saturday night, May 14, 2016 in his home.

His Legacy… He was born in Midway, VA on December 3, 1931 to Robert B. and Monnie (Moore) Dockery.  On March 29, 1958 he married Ruth Ann Fuller.  John was formerly employed with N & S Railroad...

Roberta "Gale" Carico

May 7, 2016

Roberta “Gale” Carico, age 79, of Holgate, died Saturday afternoon at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born May 8, 1936 to Victor and Callie (Donalson) Greear in Coeburn, VA.  On April 23, 1953, she married Letcher T. “Buss” Carico.  Gale was a lab technician at Campbell Soup but...

Donald Joseph Okuley

April 24, 2016

Donald Joseph Okuley age 94, of Holgate, died Sunday evening, April 24, 2016 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… Don was born December 6, 1921 in New Bavaria to Albert and Agnes Westrick Okuley.  On September 29, 1945, he married Marcella Wagner.  Don was a farmer all of his life and...

Andrew Grahn

April 13, 2016

Andrew Ernest Grahn age 65, died at his Holgate home Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

His Legacy… He was born May 18, 1950 to Earnest and Connie (Blake) Grahn in Defiance.  On December 9, 1973, he married Joan K. Desgranges, in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Holgate.  Andy was a retired General Motors Foundry worker. ...

Mary Jones

April 12, 2016

Mary Elizabeth (Newton) Jones, 102, of Defiance, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… Mary was born in Hamler on September 16, 1913 to John and Amelia (Guilliom) Newton.  She was baptized into the Catholic faith at St....

David Charles Morlock

April 1, 2016

David Morlock 61, of Napoleon, was welcomed into Jesus's open arms on Friday, April 1, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center after a brave and courageous battle with cancer.

His Legacy… He was born August 4, 1954 in Bowling Green to Clarence and Helena Morlock who preceded him in death.  On...

Emma (Hardin) Carroll

March 29, 2016

Emma Carroll age 83 of Defiance, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at her residence.

Her Legacy… She was born March 31, 1932 to Crawford and Vernie (Dotson) Hardin in Kentucky.  She had married Emory Hagerman and he is deceased.  She then married Delbert Carroll on July 30, 1988.  He passed away July 6, 2006.  She...

John C. Archambeault

March 27, 2016

John C. Archambeault age 71 of Defiance, died Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice, Defiance.

His Legacy… He was born December 3, 1944 to Claude and Marjorie (Warren) Archambeault in Napoleon, Ohio.  He graduated from Holgate High School and attended Bowling Green State University.  He enlisted with the United States Army.  He...