Obituaries

Keith Alan Swary

July 21, 2014

Keith Swary age 51, of New Bavaria died Monday night, July 21, 2014 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Keith was born October 28, 1962 to Robert and Dorothy Swary in Napoleon.   He graduated from HOPE School in 1985.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria and worked for Pizza Hut...

Jean Stober

July 11, 2014

Lila “Jean” Stober, age 90, died Friday evening in her Holgate home surrounded by family.

Her Legacy… She was born March 15, 1924 to Lloyd and Olive (Holmes) Krofft.  Jean graduated from Ada Local Schools in 1942, and attended Ohio Northern, Cleveland Institute of Art, and Otis College of Art in...

Florence Baker

June 14, 2014

Florence Mae (Rettig) Baker age 96, of Napoleon and formerly of Holgate, died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Lutheran Home at Napoleon.

Her Legacy… She was born June 4, 1918 to Harrison and Matilda Rettig in Elery.  In November of 1937, she married Arthur Baker.  She was a homemaker and member of St. John...

Elizabeth Hollis

June 14, 2014

Elizabeth Mae Hollis age 77, of Napoleon, died Saturday, June 14, 2014 in her home.  She was born on May 25, 1937 to Raymond and Dawn Isabell (Fifield) Woods in Tilton, NH.  She married George Lester Hollis.  He died on September 11, 2012.

She is survived by daughters, Tammy Gauthier, Napoleon and Becky (Douglas) Wright, Aliquippa, PA...

Mary Kathryn (Oedy) Evans

June 11, 2014

Mary Kathryn Evans age 99, of Holgate, died early Wednesday morning, June 11, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born November 14, 1914 to Michael and Lilian (Erford) Oedy in New Bavaria. On May 4, 1938 she married Ronald L....

Mary Lee (Hornung) Huber

May 30, 2014

Mary Lee Huber age 54, of Hamler, died Friday afternoon, May 30, 2014 at the Defiance Regional Hospital.

Her Legacy... Mary was born August 25, 1959, the daughter of Lee and Jean (Snyder) Hornung.  On November 30, 1985, she married Marvin C. Huber.  She was a very active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hamler. ...

Dorothy Jean (Rettig) Myles

May 24, 2014

Dorothy Jean Myles, age 74, of Holgate died Saturday morning, May 24, 2014 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.

Her Legacy… She was born on September 28, 1939 to Orville and Luella Ann (Nartker) Rettig in Napoleon. Luella Ann died when Dorothy was...

Eugene Albert Giesige

April 17, 2014

Eugene “Gene” Albert Giesige age 74, of Holgate died early Thursday morning, April 17, 2014 at the Henry County Hospital.

His Legacy… Gene was born October 8, 1939 to Charles and Edna Giesige in New Bavaria.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1957. He...

Eugene Louis Budzis

April 4, 2014

Eugene L. Budzis, age 81, of New Bavaria and formerly of Illinois, died Friday at St. Luke’s Hospital in Toledo, OH.  He was born April 18, 1932 to Louis and Anna (Sobczak) Budzis in Chicago, IL.  He married Rosemary Ann Martin on November 21, 1970.  She passed away on November 14, 2012.  Eugene was the cafeteria manager...

Barbara "June" (Thompson) Shaver

March 11, 2014

Barbara “June” Shaver age 83, of Napoleon, died early Tuesday morning, March 11, 2014 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Her Legacy… She was born March 10, 1931 to Archie and Harriet (Pullman) Thompson in Lacey, MI.  She graduated from Bellevue High School, Bellevue, MI in 1948 and went on to beauty school.  June enjoyed sewing and puzzles.  She was...

Susan Kay Schwab

March 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

March 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

February 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

February 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

January 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.

January 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

January 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

December 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

December 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

November 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...