Obituaries

December 6, 2012

Carrie L. Biederstedt, age 43, of Hamler, died at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Cener, late Thursday evening, December 6, 2012. Her Legacy…She was born to Dan Stephan and Marolyn Pape on April 22, 1969 in Dearborn, Michigan. Carrie graduated from Marietta High School and Defiance College.  She was an Account Examiner II and worked for Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission. On...

December 2, 2012

Jose M. Santos, Jr. “Chema”, age 87, formerly of Holgate died Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, MI.

His Legacy… He was born November 3, 1925 to Jose M. and Bridgetta (Herrera) Santos Sr. in Poteet, TX.  On September 16, 1944 Jose married Eva (Lozano) in Poteet, TX. ...

November 4, 2012

Laura Eitzman age 93, of Hamler, died early Sunday morning, November 4, 2012 at the Henry County Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born February 9, 1919 to Henry and Ida (Bartels) Arps in Hamler.  She married Harold Eitzman on January 7, 1951.  She was a homemaker and...

October 26, 2012

Betty J. Johnson age 91, of Holgate died Friday, October 26, 2012 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born October 8, 1921 to William V. and Gladys (Evans) Nelson in Dekalb County, IN.  She graduated from Waterloo High School in 1939.  She obtained her degree...

September 26, 2012

Grace Madalyn Thomas was quietly born to Ben and Jacqueline (Factor) Thomas, Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at Defiance Regional Medical Center.  She is survived by parents of Napoleon and grandparents: Alicia Hill, Dennis Factor, and Tom and Chris Thomas.  Services were private at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria, with burial following in the church cemetery. Memorials can be...

September 11, 2012

George L. Hollis age 91, of Napoleon, died early Tuesday morning, September 11, 2012 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

George was born August 31, 1921 to Reginald and Esther P. (Hooper) Hollis in Weare, New Hampshire.  He graduated from Weare High School in 1941.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII as an...

September 5, 2012

Ethan John Kestner was quietly born to Jeremy and Terri (Meimer) Kestner on September 5, 2012 at the Toledo Children’s Hospital.

Ethan is survived by his parents of Holland; maternal grandparents, John and Eddie Lou Meimer, Mount Gilead ; and paternal grandparents, Tom and Laura Kestner, Grelton.

A private burial will...

September 3, 2012

Elizabeth Jane Rahmel age 90 of Napoleon and formerly of Holgate, died Monday morning, September 3, 2012 at the Lutheran Home in Napoleon.

Her Legacy… She was born March 24, 1922 to Edward and Sophia (Fricke) Franzdorf in Defiance.  In 1940 she graduated from Defiance High School.  On November 1, 1942...

September 1, 2012

Paul H. Pfau age 82, of New Bavaria died early Saturday morning, September 1, 2012 at Vancrest Health Care Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born August 19, 1930 to Alvin C. and Grace Anna (Harper) Pfau at the home of his maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harper in...

August 16, 2012

Margaret M. Baden age 83, of Hamler, died Thursday morning, August 16, 2012 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born November 30, 1928 to Albert and Lydia (Meyer) Gerken in Napoleon.  On August 31, 1947, she married Marvin F. Baden. She was a 1946 graduate of...

August 1, 2012

Delia Maria Urdiales age 56, of Columbus and formally of Holgate, died in Oaxaca, Mexico on Wednesday morning, August 1, 2012.

She was born March 19, 1956 to Arturo and Lily (Garzes) Urdiales in Napoleon.  Delia graduated from Holgate High School and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holgate.

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June 20, 2012

William “Bill” K. Baden age 71, of Napoleon and formerly of Elery, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Henry County Hospital, Napoleon.

His Legacy… He was born August 31, 1940 to Ernest and Mary Kathryn (Groll) Baden in Malinta.  Bill was in the Army National Guard from 1963 to 1969. ...

June 7, 2012

Marilyn Irene Hohenbrink age 86, of Holgate, died Thursday evening, June 7, 2012 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born to Frank and Theresa (Weisbecker) Hohenbrink in Holgate on August 23, 1925.  She graduated from Holgate High School in 1943.  Marilyn worked 35 years with All Star...

May 31, 2012

Charles R. Westrick age 61, of Holgate, died in his home on Thursday morning, May 31, 2012.

His Legacy… He was born December 24, 1950 to Robert A. and Vivian C. (Morgan) Westrick in Napoleon.  Chuck graduated from Holgate High School in 1971.  He served and protected our nation in the...

May 25, 2012

Perry Mansfield, Jr. age 86, of Holgate died early Friday morning, May 25, 2012 at the Toledo Hospital.

His Legacy… He was born January 22, 1926 to Perry and Sarah Frizell Mansfield, Sr. in Leipsic.  Perry graciously served his country during WWII in the Navy.  On August 27, 1947 he married...

May 24, 2012

Robin Kathleen Conway, age 54, of Ottawa, died Thursday morning, May 24, 2012 in her sisters Napoleon home.

She was born April 15, 1958 to Edward Patrick and Shirley Ann (McAllister) Conway in Chicago.  Robin worked at Phillip Sylvania in Ottawa for 25 years until they closed.  She then...

May 19, 2012

Jeanette Desiree Medina age 21, of Holgate, died early Saturday morning in an automobile crash. She was born to Elva Posadas on April 27, 1991 in Napoleon. She graduated from Holgate High School in 2009 and was a healthcare aid at the Filling Home of Mercy, Napoleon. Jeanette enjoyed singing and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holgate....

May 11, 2012

James J. Wilhelm age 66, of Holgate died Friday afternoon at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. His Legacy… He was born June 28, 1945 to Alvin and Elsie (Bostelman) Wilhelm in Defiance. Jim graduated from Holgate High School in 1963. He received his Associates Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Zoe Bible College. Jim is a Vietnam veteran serving his country...

May 11, 2012

Juanita Marie Yaichner, age 87, of Holgate, died Friday afternoon, May 11, 2012 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Her Legacy… She was born May 13, 1924 to Harmon and Luetta (Heldberg) Zachrich in rural Holgate. On June 24, 1944 she married Floyd John Yaichner. Juanita was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Holgate and the ladies guild. She...

May 7, 2012

Donald E. Hardy, Sr. age 74, of Holgate, died Monday evening, May 7, 2012 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. His Legacy… He was born June 24, 1937 to Arnold D. Miller and Edna Hardy in Toledo. He was adopted by his grandparents, Charles and Pearl Hardy. Don graciously served his country during the Korean Conflict. He joined the Army when...