Obituaries

Michael Ankney

January 16, 2015

Michael Corbitt Ankney passed away from us to Heaven on the morning of Friday, January 16, 2015 as a result of a traffic accident near Ann Arbor, MI.  Michael was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 6, 1969 to James and Margaret (Shock) Ankney. Michael spent most of his childhood growing up in the country near Pleasant Bend.  Michael...

James Junge

January 14, 2015

James Junge age 63, of Holgate died in Holgate on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

His Legacy… He was born November 3, 1951 to Melvin W. and Miriam D. (Lazenby) Junge in Napoleon.  Jim graduated from Holgate High School in 1970.  He was a Vietnam War veteran who served in...

LaDonna Steingass

January 11, 2015

LaDonna Steingass, age 79, died Sunday, January 11, 2015 in her Holgate home.

Her Legacy… She was born November 6, 1935 to Virgil and Velma (Simmons) Daft in Defiance, OH. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1953. On March 20, 1954, Donnie married James...

Robert Lane

January 10, 2015

Robert L. Lane, age 74, of Holgate, died in his home Saturday, January 10, 2015 surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

His legacy…. He was born February 23, 1940 to the late Perry C. and Clara (Berkes) Lane....

Joseph Wenzinger

January 2, 2015

Joseph M. Wenzinger, age 93, of New Bavaria died Friday morning, January 2, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born October 23, 1921 to Mathias and Gertrude (Steffan) Wenzinger in Pleasant Township, New Bavaria, OH. On February 9, 1946, he married Viola Roof at St. Nicholas...

Wilma M. Zachrich

January 2, 2015

Wilma M. Zachrich, age 93, died Friday, January 2, 2015 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. She was from New Bavaria, and recently resided at Kingsbury Place, Defiance.

Her Legacy… She was born January 29, 1921 to Henry and Margaret (Hulstede) Wolf in Pleasant...

Michael Dale Ordway

December 26, 2014

Michael Dale Ordway age 62 of New Bavaria died Friday evening, December 26, 2014 at his home after a short battle with cancer.

His Legacy… He was born October 24, 1952 to Chester and Dorothy (Eitzman) Ordway in Napoleon.  Mike graduated from Holgate High School in 1972.  On December 9, 1972, he married...

Lily G. (Garszes) Urdiales

December 12, 2014

Lily G. Urdiales age 81, of Holgate, died Friday night, December 12, 2014 at the Henry County Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born September 23, 1933 to Lencho and Beatrice (Zuniga) Garszes in San Antonio, TX.  She married Arturo M. Urdiales.  Lily was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing for others.  She...

John Lee Hespe

December 11, 2014

John Lee Hespe age 67, of Napoleon died Thursday night, December 11, 2014 at the Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

John was born March 24, 1947 to Robert L. and Mary L. (Schmidt) Hespe in Sidney, OH.  He graduated from New Breman High School in 1965.  On December 2, 1967 he married Nancy Moeller Hespe but divorced...

Cory James Brown

November 12, 2014

Cory James Brown age 32, of Aniston, AL and formerly Holgate, died November 12, 2014 at UAB in Alabama.

He is survived by his wife Brandae Brown; daughters, Abonie, Jaylynn and Aubrey Brown; father, Larry Brown; mother, Kelly Tobias; step mother, Sharon Brown; brother, J Rothman; sisters, Destry Rothman and Aime Brown; step sister, Danielle...

Rosemary (Dickman) Motter

November 3, 2014

Rosemary Motter age 84, of Ottawa and formerly Holgate, died Monday morning at the Meadows of Kalida.

Her Legacy… She was born August 28, 1930 to Herman and Mildred (Wolf) Dickman in Pleasant Township.  On January 19, 1952 she married Kenneth E. Motter in the Florida United Methodist Church. ...

Howard Emerson Rettig

October 27, 2014

Howard Emerson Rettig age 91, of Holgate died Monday afternoon, October 27, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born December 4, 1922 to Harrison and Matilda (Hoff) Rettig in Holgate. In 1941, he married Marvell F. Engel. He was a...

Emory H. Hagerman

October 10, 2014

Emory H. Hagerman, age 83, passed away at ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee,  Friday evening, October 11, 2014.

His Legacy… He was born April 2, 1931 to Carl and Florence (Asbury) Hagerman West Virginia, but raised in Hurley, VA.   Emory married Emma Harden and they were blessed with 12 children.  Later, he married Arlene Rothman who preceded...

Doris "Bernie" (Ritz) Ellis

October 9, 2014

Doris Bernadine “Bernie” Ellis age 94, of Hamler died Thursday evening at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born January 6, 1920 to Chester and Eva (Burk) Ritz in Marion Township. On October 4, 1941 she married Charles Ellis. She was a member of...

Sandra L. (Ryan) Pfab

October 4, 2014

Sandra L. Pfab age 61, died Saturday morning, October 4, 2014 in her Wauseon home.  Services will be private.

Nita Hagan

September 29, 2014

Nita Hagan age 89, died in Michigan on September 29, 2014.  There will be a memorial service at the Holgate United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 4:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Holgate United Methodist Church building fund.

Cyrilla R. (Warniment) English

September 15, 2014

Cyrilla R. English age 95, of Defiance and formerly of New Bavaria, died Monday, September 15, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center at 1:30 pm.

Her Legacy… She was born October 20, 1918 to Nicholas and Theresa (Hesselschwardt) Warniment in New Bavaria. On...

Jimmy Dale Branham

September 7, 2014

Jimmy Dale Branham age 47, of Napoleon, died Sunday evening, September 7, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee.

Jimmy was born July 1, 1967 to Ambrus Hopkins and Helen Branham in Napoleon.  He graduated from Napoleon High School in 1985.  He enjoyed Pro Football, music, fishing and his grand babies.

He is survived by...

Judith Ann Meyer

August 27, 2014

Judith Ann Meyer, 71, of Dayton, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014.  She was the daughter of the late Paul H. Meyer and Dorothy (Badenhop) Meyer.  Judy was born September 8, 1942 in NApoleon and was a graduate of Holgate High School and the International Business College of Ft. Wayne.  Judith was employed for many years by the United States...

John Altman

August 1, 2014

John Altman, 62, of Holgate, died Friday morning, August 1, 2014, in Toledo.

His Legacy… John was born to Norbert and Marciel (Cullet) Altman on August 30, 1951 in Defiance. On July 10, 1971, he married Mary Kay Yaichner at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Holgate. John...