Obituaries

Kenneth Loyle Boyd

March 19, 2016

Dr. Kenneth Loyle Boyd age 82, of Holgate and formerly of Akron, IA died Saturday morning, March 19, 2016 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born March 19, 1934 to Kenneth and Opal (Leakey) Boyd in Garden City, KS.  He enlisted with the United States Army.  On November 11,...

Arthur Harmon Baker

February 19, 2016

Arthur Harmon Baker age 96 of Gibsonburg and formerly of Holgate, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at Windsor Lane Healthcare Center, Gibsonburg.

His Legacy… Art was born July 18, 1919 to Elmer and Laurena (Zachrich) Baker in New Bavaria.  In November of 1937, he married Florence Mae Rettig.  She died on June 14,...

Elmer Henry Fuhrhop

February 3, 2016

Elmer H. Fuhrhop age 92, of Hamler died Wednesday morning, February 3, 2016, at Promedica St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee.

His Legacy… Elmer was born on April 7, 1923 to William and Sophie (Gobrogge) Fuhrhop in Deshler.  From February 2, 1943, until November 21, 1945, he enlisted in the United States Army during WWII. ...

Marjorie Everingham

February 2, 2016

Marjorie Everingham age 91, of Newark, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Chapel Grove HealthCare Center in Newark.

She was born April 7, 1924 in Lancaster, Minnesota to Oliver and Maud (Peterson) Pearson.  She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Hamler.For 20 years Marjorie worked as an accountant for Seaway Foodtown Grocery Store.

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Raymond H. Vold

January 22, 2016

Raymond H. Vold age 59, died Friday evening, January 22, 2016 in his Holgate home.

He was born September 18, 1956 to the late Harold and Mary Jane (Meyer) Vold.  He graduated from Napoleon High School in 1974.  Raymond is a U.S. NAVY veteran and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Holgate.  He was a...

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...