Obituaries

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...

May 2, 2012

Carl Phillip Zimmerman, age 77, died in his rural Napoleon home, Wednesday morning, May 2, 2012. His Legacy… He was born October 12, 1934 to Carl and Harriet (Lashaway) Zimmerman in Jackson, MI.   He married Gloria Yaichner in 1953. They divorced in 2000. Carl graciously served his country in the Army during the Korean conflict. He retired from trucking, having...

April 15, 2012

Harold W. Lanzer, age 87, of Holgate, died Sunday evening, April 15, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee .

His Legacy… He was born February 20, 1925 to Carl and Laura (nee Fetter) Lanzer...

March 31, 2012

Rodney Burnell Cruey, age 63, of Holgate, died Saturday morning, March 31, 2012 in his home.

Rodney was born to Burnell and Ruth (Larkin) Cruey in Napoleon on June 3, 1948. He graduated from Holgate High School in 1966. Rod was in the Navy from 1966 to 1970 on the USS Oriskany as a boiler man and...

March 23, 2012

Janet Grace Bauer 73, of Holgate, died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.

Her Legacy… She was born March 16, 1939 in Holgate to William E. and Rosella (Knapp) Rosebrock. She graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, IN. On April 24, 1960 she married Carlton Harold Bauer. She was a member...

March 19, 2012

Lawrence Dale Walters age 73, of Napoleon died Monday evening, March 19 at St. Luke's Hospital in Toledo. He was born December 9, 1938 to Carrol and Beatrice (Chase) Walters in North Branch, MI. On April 4, 1987 he married Judith Gerdeman. Larry was a member of the Sharon United Methodist Church, Napoleon. He worked at Campbell's for 27...

March 17, 2012

Dorothy Caroline Swary 92, of New Bavaria, died Saturday morning, March 17, 2012 at the Henry County Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born April 16, 1919 to Frank and Amelia (Stechschulte) Jostpille in Pandora. On January 24, 1945 she married Robert Swary in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Fort Jennings. Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, quilting,...

March 4, 2012

Lois B. Young age 95, of Holgate, died Sunday evening, March 4, 2012 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born December 15, 1916 to Frank and May (DeVore) Boyee in Holgate. She was a 1934 graduate of Holgate High School and 1941 graduate of Bowling Green State University in Vocational Home Economics. On...

February 18, 2012

Richard "Bill" A. Meinen, 85, of Holgate, died Saturday morning, February 18, 2012 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy…Bill was born December 14, 1926 to Cleo and Gertrude (Wells) Meinen in Toledo. He was a graduate of Holgate High School. Bill was apart of the military police in the Army. He worked as a foreman...

February 17, 2012

Jessica Lynn Brown, 27, of Holgate, died Friday morning, February 17, 2012 in her home.

Her Legacy… Jessica was born November 17, 1984 to Michael and Jody (Burdue) Okuley in Napoleon. She was a 2003 graduate of Miller City High School. On September 2, 2006 she married Cory Brown in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Holgate. Jessica was...

January 29, 2012

Mildred L. Hoffman 91, of Holgate, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born August 1, 1920 to Fred and Edith (Wells) Bauer in Holgate. She attended the Smith School, one room school house. In 1942 she married George R. Poulson and he died in 1947. In 1949 she...

January 28, 2012

Valerie "Joanie" Killion, of Coldwater, OH and formerly of New Bavaria, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 in her Coldwater home.

Her Legacy… She was born September 9, 1939 to Arthur and Evelyn (Reed) Mitchell. She graduated from Malinta Grelton High School. On June 16, 1963 she married Harold "Tony" Killion in Defiance. Joanie was a bartender at...

January 16, 2012

Linda Arps, 70, of Napoleon, died Monday morning, January 16, 2012 at Country View Haven, Napoleon.

Her Legacy… She was born July 22, 1941 to George and Emma (Hoff) Arps in Hamler. Linda graduated from Hamler High School. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon. She was employed by Watson Lash Hardware, Campbell Soup...

January 6, 2012

Clarence "Joe" Retcher, age 84, of Holgate, died Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Henry County Hospital.

His Legacy… He was born in Holgate on July 30, 1927 to John and Rosa (Wulff) Retcher. He graduated from Florida High School. He and Nellie Sauer married January 31, 1948. Clarence was a member of Emanuel's Christian Church, New...

January 2, 2012

Frank F. Gordon, 88, of Holgate died Monday, January 2, 2012 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born July 13, 1923 to Frank Sr. and Erna (Rabe) Gordon in Napoleon. Frank was a WWII army veteran. He and Mary Binger married in 1944. After serving time with the Army he continued to work...

December 7, 2011

Nina June Dirr

June Dirr 91, of Cridersville, died Wednesday morning, December 7, 2011 at Otterbein - Cridersville.

Her Legacy… She was born June 9, 1920 to Lavon and Pearl (Fenter) Peck in Defiance. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1938. On August 31, 1940, June married Irvin Dirr. She was a homemaker, was...

November 25, 2011

Donna Mae (Barnett) Ewing, 85, of Defiance and formerly of Pleasant Bend, passed peacefully into Eternity Friday, November 25, 2011 at The Laurels of Defiance.

Her Legacy… She was born August 7, 1926 to the late Floyd and Nellie (Michael) Barnett, in Defiance. Donna graduated from Defiance High School in 1944 and Donna was married for 44...