Obituaries

Eugene John Zachrich

March 9, 2011

Eugene John Zachrich age 89, of rural Holgate, died Wednesday afternoon, March 9, 2011 at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

His Legacy… He was born in Holgate June 21, 1921 to John Henry and Dorothy May (Smith) Zachrich. He unselfishly served in the United States Army during WWII, stationed in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and Philippine...

Judy A. Stober

March 3, 2011

Judy A. Stober age 63, of Holgate died Thursday morning, March 3, 2011 at the Golden Living Center Northcrest after a long and courageous battle with MS.

Her Legacy… She was born December 7, 1947 to Ralph and Alice Stacy in Tiffin, Oh. She graduated from Brookhaven High School, Columbus, Oh. in 1965. On June 7, 1969...

Dinah A. Kruse

February 24, 2011

Dinah Ann (Freese) Kruse, 67, of Hamler, Ohio, passed on to her heavenly reward on February 24, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family. Her Legacy… Dinah was born on May 18, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, to Russell and Ruth Freese. She grew-up in the Columbus area and attended North High School and later graduated from Worthington High...

Betty Dean (Meyer) Schroeder

February 16, 2011

Betty D. Schroeder, age 79, of Defiance, died Wednesday morning, February 16, 2011 at The Laurels of Defiance.

Her Legacy… She was born December 8, 1931 to Paul H. and Dorthea (Badenhop) Meyer in Holgate, Monroe Township. She graduated from Holgate High School in 1949 and went on to attain her Bachelors Degree from the Defiance College....

Mary Jane Krogman

February 10, 2011

Mary Jane Krogman, age 65, died in her Holgate home, surrounded by her family, Thursday morning, February 10, 2011 after a long battle with cancer.

Her Legacy… She was born March 27, 1945 in Defiance to Gershal Henry and F. Alberta (Frederick) Andrew. She completed her education at Florida School and attended Northwest State Community College. OnOctober...

Helen C. Bostelman

January 29, 2011

Helen C. Bostelman, age 94, of Holgate died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born December 17, 1916 in Holgate to Frank and Amelia (Huber) Armbruster. Helen graduated from Florida High School in 1934. On May 18, 1935 she married Harry Bostelman and he died June 20, 1968. She was...

Stephen C. Cooper

January 19, 2011

Stephen C. Cooper, age 49, of Holgate, died at his residence Wednesday morning, January 19, 2011.

His Legacy… He was born to Lloyd and Madonna (Like) Cooper, the son of Donna Cooper. He was born April 22, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. Steve worked for CSX Railroad for 25 years. On November 10, 1991 he married Donna Gerschutz....

Edith L. Huffman

January 19, 2011

Edith L. Huffman, age 87, of Holgate died Wednesday night, January 19, 2011 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born December 25, 1923 in Bellefontaine OH to Jesse W. Sr. and Mildred (Scott) Hill. She graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1941. She was briefly married to Carroll Humphreys who is also deceased....

Tyler William Morehead

January 19, 2011

Tyler William Morehead, age 28, of Holgate died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Henry County Hospital in Napoleon.

His Legacy… Tyler was born January 19, 1983 in Napoleon, the son of Terry Morehead and Peggy (Sizemore) Pauley. He is a 2001 graduate of Holgate High School and a member of Zion Church of God, Hamler. Tyler...

Walker James Tobias

December 31, 1969

Walker James Tobias was called up to Heaven on April 9th, 2021.  We are blessed that he never got to know pain. He will forever be our guardian Angel, and our son.

Corey and Megan Tobias

Franklin L. Ordway

June 17, 1945

Frank Ordway age 78, of Holgate, died Monday, January 1, 2024 at Mercy Health, Perrysburg.  Arrangements are pending.

Bill Sager

March 16, 0025

Bill Sager age 86, of Holgate died Sunday afternoon, March 16, 2025 at The Terrace at Fort Wayne.  Pending

James Paul Theisen

July 16, 0024

James Paul Theisen age 77, died Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024 in his Lambertville, MI home after a lengthy illness.

His Legacy… Jim was born January 22, 1947 to Linus and Mary (Schuller) Theisen in McComb, OH. In 1965, he graduated from Holgate High School. On October 21, 1967, he married Judy Hauck. Jim was employed by the Dana Corp., Toledo and...