Obituaries

Joe "Roy" Salinas

January 19, 2016

Joe “Roy” Salinas age 63, of Leipsic died Tuesday, January 19, 2016, after injuries he sustained in a traffic accident.  He was born September 28, 1952 to Fancisco and Mercedes “Chelo” (Bautista) Salinas.

Roy is survived by his mother, Chelo Salinas, Leipsic and siblings, Mary Olga Stutzman, Leipsic, Edward Salinas, Napoleon, Oralia (Baldemar) Alafa, Ottawa, Louis (Teresa)...

Barbara Jean Kestner

January 17, 2016

Barbara Jean Kestner age 88, of Napoleon died Sunday evening at the Henry County Hospital.

She was born October 10, 1927 to Harry and Mary (Bauman) Cramer in Holgate.  She graduated from Holgate High School in 1946.  On November 9, 1947 she married Wilbert Richard Kestner.  He died on December 5, 2005.  Barbara was a homemaker and...

Margaret "Mae" (Crumrine) Brown

January 7, 2016

Margaret “Mae” Brown age 89, of Leipsic and formerly of New Bavaria died Thursday morning, January 7, 2016 at Meadows of Leipsic.

She was born in Shelby, OH December 5, 1926, the daughter of Liguori and Laura (Maag) Crumrine.  In 1947 she married Vincent Brown, who preceded her in death on February 11,...

Robert "Bob" Shultz

January 1, 2016

Robert L. “Bob” Shultz died January 1, 2016 at Vancrest Health Care Center of Holgate.

His Legacy …. He was born February 15, 1938 to Walter and Florence (Ahrens) Shultz in Risingsun, Ohio. He attended Risingsun Elementary and High School. On May 15, 1971 he and Virginia Blackburn were married by...

Julia "Pearl" Castillo

December 27, 2015

Julia “Pearl” Castillo age 63, of Defiance died early Sunday morning, December 27, 2015 at the Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born December 14, 1952 to the late Jose and Tana (Briseno) Salaz in Napoleon.  On October 17, 1983 she married Francisco Castillo and he survives.  She was a...

Marilyn J. (Meschke) Crampton

November 21, 2015

Marilyn J. Crampton age 71, of Deshler died Saturday at Oak Grove Health Care Center.  She was born June 19, 1944 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meschke in Toledo.  Her husband James Crampton died in 2004.  She was a member of Emanuel’s Christian Church, New Bavaria.

There will be a graveside service on Wednesday at 11:00 am...

Marcele A. (Averesch) Faber

November 18, 2015

Marcele A. Faber age 86, of New Bavaria, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Meadows of Leipsic.

Her Legacy… She was born November 15, 1929 to Louis and Rosa (Duling) Averesch in Cloverdale.  On September 25, 1954 she married Eugene W. Faber and he died on November 13, 1983.  Marcele was a...

James Richard

November 18, 2015

James Mark “Animal” Richard age 58, died in his Hamler home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 18, 2015.  He retired from construction.  Most recently he was employed by Vernon Nagel Construction.

He was born February 26, 1957 to James and Ruth (Tallman) Richard in Defiance.  James graduated from Holgate High School in 1976.

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Lynn A.L. Matthews

November 14, 2015

Lynn A.L. Matthews age 59, of New Bavaria died Saturday afternoon, November 14, 2015 in his daughter’s home.  Lynn was born August 24, 1956 to Charles Albert and Dorma Jean (Bland) Matthews.

He was formerly employed by Sims Manufacturing, Payne, OH.  He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and camping.

He is survived by his children: Stacy...

R. Charlene (Swihart) Michaelis

October 8, 2015

R. Charlene Michaelis age 83, of Hamler passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born August 14, 1932 to Pete and Fern (Wingate) Swihart in Leipsic.  On July 19, 1951  she married Edwin Michaelis in Hope Lutheran Church.  Charlene was a...

Frank Hernandez

September 25, 2015

Francisco Hernandez age 54, of Napoleon, died Friday, September 25, 2015 at Heartland of Waterville.

Frank was born July 11, 1961 to Raphael and Maria Louisa Hernandez in Pheonix, AZ.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1980.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holgate.  He was employed with Pioneer in Ridgeville.

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Raffaela Ann Peck

September 2, 2015

Raffaela Ann Peck age 83, died Wednesday afternoon, September 2, 2015 in her New Bavaria home.

Her Legacy… She was born to Bruno and Sabia Pace on April 19, 1932.  She graduated from Warren High School and Defiance College.  She met Raymond B. Peck and it was love at first sight, and on...

Brenda Walker

August 27, 2015

Brenda Walker age 58, died in her Wauseon home on Thursday, August 27.  It was her wish to donate her body to science.  There will be a memorial gathering at the home of William Alexander, D 208 County Road 18, Holgate, Ohio on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm.

Bonita Jean (Knapp) Helberg

August 21, 2015

Bonita Jean Helberg age 90, of Holgate passed away early Friday morning, August 21, 2015 at the Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… “Bonnie” was born to the late Orville and Beulah (Cummins) Knapp on September 30, 1924.  She was baptized, confirmed and faithful member at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Holgate.  On...

Leona Arlene (Polker) Gilliland

July 31, 2015

Leona Arlene Gilliland age 85, of Napoleon died Friday morning, July 31, 2015 at the Henry County Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born June 17, 1930 to William “Harry” and Pauline Marie Wilhelmina (Helmke) Polker in Napoleon.  On March 18, 1950 she married James Herbert Gilliland.  Leona was a...

Victor William Cohrs

July 23, 2015

Victor William Cohrs age 76, of New Bavaria, died Thursday morning, July 23, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

His Legacy… He was born the son of Carl and Hilda (Seeman) Cohrs on November 1, 1938 in Deshler.  In 1956 he graduated from Deshler High School.    On October 1, 1960 he...

Kathleen Marie Westfall

July 16, 2015

Kathleen May Marie Westfall, age 71, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee on Thursday July 16, 2015.

Born July 28th, 1943, in Monroe, Michigan, Kathy was a beloved resident of Liberty Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Angela Kregulka. Kathy is survived by her loving husband...

Marvin F. Baden

June 28, 2015

Marvin F. Baden age 90, of Holgate and formerly of Hamler, died Sunday night, June 28, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born April 21, 1925 to William and Frieda (Brandt) Baden in Hamler.  Marvin graduated from Hamler High School in 1943.  He was then drafted into the...

Pedro B. Salaz

June 13, 2015

Pedro B. Salaz age 49 of Bryan, died June 13, 2015 at the CHP Defiance Area In Care Hospice Center.

He was born April 2, 1966 to Jose and Tana (Briseno) Salaz.  He was a member of Temple of Praise, Defiance.  He was a general laborer at Matsu in Edgerton.

Surviving are: sons; Justin Joe...

Ruth M. (Williams) Wolf

May 30, 2015

Ruth M. Wolf age 100, of Holgate, died Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born July 21, 1914 to Elmer and Gertrude (Geiger) Williams in New Bavaria.  Ruth graduated from Holgate High School in 1932.  On June 27, 1936, she married Herold Wolf.  He...