Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Holgate, OH and surrounding areas.
Susan Kay Schwab
Mar 2, 2014
Susan K. Schwab, age 70, of Holgate, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center. Her Legacy… She was born March 11, 1943 to Ray and Jeanette (Retcher) Kline in Holgate. Susan graduated from Holgate High School in 1961 and Northwest Technical College in 1973 as a L.P.N. On February 10, 1962, she married William E. Schwab, who survives. ...
Sharon L. (Bellinger) Brinkman
Mar 2, 2014
Sharon Lynn (Bellinger) Brinkman, age 66, of rural Napoleon, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Her Legacy… She was born April 9, 1947 to Charles and Alice (Lyle) Bellinger in Joliett, IL. She graduated from Victor High School in Victor, NY. In June of 1986, she married Dale Brinkman who survives. Sharon was...
Margaret Theresa (Hohenbrink) Powers
Feb 21, 2014
Margaret Theresa Powers age 92, of Holgate, died Friday, February 21, 2014 in her home. Her Legacy… She was born April 7, 1921 to Frank and Thesea (Weisbecker) Hohenbrink in Holgate. She graduated from Holgate High School in 1939. In 1950 she married Bernard J. Powers and he died in 1973. Margaret was a homemaker and was a member of...
Marilyn Anne Guelde
Feb 4, 2014
Marilyn Anne Guelde, age 83, of Hamler, died Tuesday morning, February 4, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. Her Legacy… She was born in Deshler on August 22, 1930 to Clarence and Noala (Baughman) Trutt. In 1956, she married Tony Guelde. Marilyn worked at Marathon Oil, Findlay and Thatcher Insurance, Deshler. She was a Grand Representative to Vermont in the...
Helen L. Brown
Jan 16, 2014
Helen L. Brown, age 93, of Holgate, died Thursday evening at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate. Her legacy…Helen was born May 27, 1920 to Herman and Leanna (Cramer) Kline, in Holgate. On July 29, 1939, she married Leorell “Dutch” Brown who passed away in September of 1979. Helen was employed by Holgate Local Schools as a cook for over 30...
Micheal A. Ball, Sr.
Jan 13, 2014
Micheal Ball, Sr., age 63, of Holgate, died Monday, January 13, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate. He was born September 9, 1950 to Maurice and Ellen (Harris) Ball in Lima. He attended school in Continental. Micheal was self-employed as a mechanic. Surviving; children: Christina Ball, Michelle Sigler, Micheal Ball, Jr., Rhonda Sigler, Joseph Ball, and Anna Baldonado; 13...
Lester Marion Hoellrich
Jan 6, 2014
Lester Marion Hoellrich age 89, of Holgate, died Monday morning January 6, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare center of Holgate. His Legacy… He was born July 19, 1924 to Elmer and Leona (Eding) Hoellrich in Pleasant Bend. Lester was in the U.S. Army. Having been injured in WWII, he was awarded the Purple Heart. On March 15, 1947, he married Lavina...
Kendall Virgil Rettig
Dec 4, 2013
Kendall Virgil Rettig age 72, of Napoleon, died Wednesday afternoon, December 4, 2013. His Legacy… He was born on May 2, 1941 to Iden and Hildagarde (Badenhop) Rettig. He graduated from Holgate High School in 1959. Ken was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Napoleon. He worked as a Journeyman electrician most recently at TAS Incorporated for 12 years...
Ruby S. Stevens
Dec 3, 2013
Ruby S. Stevens age 91, of Holgate died Tuesday, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate. Her Legacy… She was born on February 27, 1922 to Julius L. and Eva C. (Rettig) Rettig. In August of 1939 she married Elmer Wolf and he died in 1950. On April 18, 1955 she married Robert T. Stevens and he preceded her in death...
Inez Irene (Kunesh) Giesige
Nov 27, 2013
Her Legacy…Inez was born January 18, 1915 in Defiance. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1932 and then attended the Mary Manse College in Toledo for two years. Inez married Richard J. Giesige and was a homemaker. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Rosary Altar Society and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Inez enjoyed...
Marlyn L. Clark
Oct 21, 2013
Marlyn L. Clark, age 69, of Holgate, died Monday morning, October 21, 2013 at the Henry County Hospital. Her Legacy… She was born January 19, 1944 to Virgil and Eulalia (Horstman) Gerschutz, in New Bavaria. Marlyn graduated from Miller City High School in 1962. On September 27, 1974 she married Earl D. “Butch” Clark. Marlyn was a member of St....
Bonnie Kay (Curtis) Eis
Oct 16, 2013
Bonnie Kay Eis age 76, of Holgate, died Wednesday morning, October 16, 2013 at her home. She was born December 4, 1936 in Muncie, Indiana to Merle and Mildred (Wright) Curtis. Bonnie graduated from Holgate High School in 1954. On June 13, 1954, she married Robert Lee Eis in Liberty Center. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband, Bob; daughter,...
John Robert Rohrs
Oct 16, 2013
John Robert Rohrs, age 61, of Holgate, died Wednesday morning, October 16, 2013 in his rural Holgate home. His Legacy… He was born March 28, 1952 to Norman and Velma (Baker) Rohrs, in Napoleon. On April 16, 1983 he married Teresa “Terri” Lynn Bostelman. John graduated from Napoleon High School in 1970 and The Ohio State University in 1974. He...
Pauline C. (Winnow) Trietch
Sep 29, 2013
Pauline C. Trietch age 91, of Holgate, died Sunday night, September 29, 2013 at the Lutheran Home of Napoleon. Her Legacy… She was born December 10, 1921 to Arthur and Elnora (Noriot) Winnow. Pauline graduated from Palmer Rural High School (Miller City). On July 3, 1946 she married Ray W. Trietch in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a homemaker...
Emaline A. Westrick
Aug 12, 2013
Emaline Agnes Westrick, age 87, of New Bavaria, died Monday evening, August 12, 2013 at Vancrest Heathcare Center of Holgate. Her legacy…She was born November 24, 1925 to Linus and Louise (Diemer) Carroll in North Creek, Ohio. She graduated from Continental High School in 1943 and married Lawrence Westrick Sr. on September 2, 1946 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, North...
Ruth Esther (Marshaus) Roehrs
Aug 11, 2013
Ruth Esther Roehrs age 91, of Holgate, died Sunday night, August 11, 2013 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Her Legacy… She was born October 25, 1921 to Adam and Mary (Hoellrich) Marshaus in Highland Township, Defiance. She graduated from Ayersville High School in 1940 and married Paul Hubert Roehrs on July 19, 1941 in St. John Lutheran Parsonage...
Edna E. (Meyer) Swihart
Jul 24, 2013
Edna Swihart age 102, of Holgate, died early Wednesday morning, July 24, 2013 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Her Legacy… She was born September 9, 1910, in Deshler, to Karl “Charles” and Ida Meyer. On February 26, 1938, she married Aaron Swihart. He died on December 17, 1958. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Holgate. ...
Marjorie June (Russell) Bollinger
Jul 21, 2013
Marjorie June (nee Russell) Bollinger age 89, died Sunday morning, July 21, 2013 in her daughters Napoleon home surrounded by family. Her Legacy… She was born January 8, 1924 to Fred and Elizabeth (Swallow) Russell in Bellville, OH. She graduated from Bellville High School. On April 14, 1946 she married George Lowell Bollinger in Covington, KY. He died in February...
Julia Heitman
Jul 9, 2013
Julia Emma Heitman age 96 of Delaware, Ohio and formerly of Napoleon passed away peacefully Tuesday night, July 9, 2013 at Sarah Moore Health Care Center of Delaware. Her Legacy… She was born March 23, 1917 in Freedom Township to Herman J. and Katherine (Haase) Hahn. Julia was baptized April 15, 1917 and confirmed March 29, 1931 at St. Paul...
Margaret A. (Bockbrader) Shidler
Jun 23, 2013
Margaret A. Shidler, age 90, died Sunday morning, June 23, 2013 in her McClure home. Her Legacy… She was born August 18, 1922 to Fred and Mary (Stein) Bockbrader, in Portage Township. On June 21, 1946, she married Donald Shidler. Margaret was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, McClure, had taught Sunday school and was on the Christian Education...
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