Obituaries

Carl Zimmerman

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...

Harold W. Lanzer

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...

Rodney B. Cruey

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...

Janet Grace Bauer

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...

Lawrence Dale Walters

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...

Dorothy Caroline Swary

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,...

Lois B. Young

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...

Richard "Bill" A. Meinen

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...

Jessica Lynn Brown

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...

Mildred Hoffman

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...

Valerie "Joanie" Killion

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...

Linda Lou Arps

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...

Clarence "Joe" Retcher

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...

Frank Fred Gordon, Jr.

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...

Nina June Dirr

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...

Donna Mae (Barnett) Ewing

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...

Will Joseph Schwiebert

November 22, 2011

Will Joseph Schwiebert was quietly born Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Toledo Children's Hospital.

He is survived by his parents Tyler and Andrea (Smith) Schwiebert, Napoleon, twin brother Cohen and older brother Zayne; grandparents, Ron and Cathy Smith and Scott and Pam Schwiebert.

Services will be private.

Janet Lou Tilse

November 20, 2011

Janet Lou Tilse, 68, of Holgate died Sunday night, November 20, 2011 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born March 24, 1943 to Thomas and Mildred (Fruth) Waisner in Napoleon. Janet graduated from Holgate High School in 1961. On February 9, 1963, she married Delmar Tilse. She was a member of St. John...

Raymond Augustus Schroeder

November 16, 2011

Raymond Augustus Schroeder, 90, of Napoleon, died Wednesday evening, November 16, 2011 at Golden Living Center - Northcrest.

His Legacy… He was born November 24, 1920 to Frank J. and Thersia (Winkler) Schroeder in Leipsic. On June 16, 1984 he married Ialeen Ruth Davis in Middletown, OH. He was a farmer all of his life. Raymond was...

Jolaine Ann Hoops

October 7, 2011

Jolaine Ann Hoops, 76, of Hamler, died Friday afternoon, October 7, 2011 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born February 23, 1935 to Arnold and Laura (Kossow) Dachenhaus in Hamler. She graduated from Hamler High School in 1953. On November 21, 1954 she married Victor Hoops. She was a member of Hope...