Obituaries

February 28, 2022

Lowell Evan Orthwein age 83, of Holgate died Monday, February 28, 2022 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Lowell was born September 24, 1938 in Holgate. He graduated from Holgate High School in 1956 and enlisted with the United States Navy.   On April 7, 1968, he married Donna Gallagher....

February 25, 2022

Randall Lee Smith age 65, of Hamler, died Friday, February 25, 2022 at Laurels of Defiance after a short battle with cancer.

His Legacy… Randy was born March 15, 1956 to Robert and Irene Smith in Defiance.  He graduated from Patrick Henry High School/Four County Career Center and was...

February 21, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Christian Gerken, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2022, at the age of 76, at his winter home in Bradenton, Florida. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, educator, farmer, volunteer, community leader and friend.

Larry is survived by his wife, Alice (McCotter) Gerken; his children Liza (Steve) Schuller...

February 20, 2022

Cory Allen Karcher age 36, of Holgate died in Napoleon on February 20, 2022.

His Legacy… Cory was born May 19, 1985 to Gina (Rob) Scofield in Jacksonville, FL.  He loved to cook, fish and spend time with his wife and kids.  On July 7, 2017 he married the...

February 20, 2022

Paul Emory age 79, of Wauseon, died Sunday evening, February 20, 2022 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Paul Emory was  man worth honoring. He was father of two sons Paul Emory Jr and Timothy Emory. He also had four grandchildren that loved him very much. Though he was not around as...

February 13, 2022

Patrick Shawn McCague age 57, of Continental, died Sunday afternoon, February 13, 2022 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.

His Legacy… He was born July 8, 1964 to William and Ethel (Chehi) McCague in Rhode Island. He graduated from Antwerp High School.  He married Debbie Ann Okuly on March...

February 8, 2022

Roland Thomas Waggoner age 84, of Holgate died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital, Toledo.

His Legacy… He was born November 12, 1937 to Roland Leu and Elsa (Fish) Waggoner in Cleveland.  He married Joyce Sloan and she died May 8, 2014.  Roland was a computer...

January 28, 2022

Ronald Bland age 62, of Defiance died Friday morning, January 28, 2022 at the Laurel’s of Defiance.

He was the son of Frank and Orma (Edwards) Bland, born on November 10, 1959 in Tiffin, Ohio.  Ronald  is survived by his brother William (Linda) Clements, Defiance.  He was preceded in death by his parents...

January 27, 2022

Richard Maywood Zedaker, Jr. of New Bavaria, age 86, died Thursday evening, January 27, 2022 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born October 2, 1935 in Defiance to Richard and Angie (Burkmeyer) Zedaker.  On February 23, 1957, he married Helen Joan Shock.  He was a forklift operator...

January 26, 2022

Kathleen Jenny Huey age 67, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in her Napoleon home.   She was born August 15, 1954 in Newark, NJ to James and Joyce McGraw who preceded her in death.  She spent her life caring for people as a registered nurse.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

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January 17, 2022

Terry Lynn Baden age 65 of Toledo and formerly of Holgate and Napoleon, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Concord Care Center of Toledo.

His Legacy… Terry was born December 27, 1956 to Herbert and Betty (Nartker) Baden in Napoleon.  He graduated from Holgate High/Four County Vocational Schools.  He...

January 11, 2022

Clifford Charles Crumrine age 86, of New Bavaria, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

His Legacy… Cliff was born March 25, 1935 to Alphonsus Liguori “Tootie” and Laura (Maag) Crumrine in Henry County.  He graduated from Hamler High School.  Cliff married Betty Schmitz on May 13, 1961.  She died on...

January 2, 2022

Craig S. Swary age 62, died Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his New Bavaria home.

His Legacy… Craig was born June 29, 1959 to Paul and Marilyn “Tabbie” (Klausing) Swary in Defiance.  He graduated from Four County/Holgate High School in 1977.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

December 31, 2021

Lee Williams age 82, of Holgate, died Friday morning, December 31, 2021 at the Laurels of Defiance.

His Legacy… Lee was born September 3, 1939 to Forrest and Anna (Leaders) Williams in Napoleon.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1957.  On June 27, 1959 he married Jean Nartker. ...

December 29, 2021

Cleo Brubaker age 91, of Hamler, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Defiance Area In-patient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born March 20, 1930 to Allen Wade and Blanche Mae (Gilmer) VanAtta in Findlay.  She graduated from Findlay Senior High School in 1948.On February 16, 1957 she...

December 27, 2021

David Alan LeVeck was born January 14, 1957 to Richard and Emma (Schlumbohm) LeVeck.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1974-1976.  After his family, music was his greatest love.  Throughout his life he played and sang with some local bands, but his house was always filled with music.

He will be...

December 22, 2021

Timothy A. Meyer age 53, of Holgate, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic.

His Legacy… Tim was born February 24, 1968 to Robert L. and Charlotte M. (Norrick) Meyer in Napoleon.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1987.  He enlisted with the Marine Corp. and...

December 11, 2021

Judith “Judy” Kay Moore was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world too soon on December 11, 2021 at the age of 72. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Holgate Ohio. She was born to Edwin and Loma Baden on July 27, 1949....

December 1, 2021

Carolyn Jane Pahl age 78, of Holgate, died Wednesday afternoon, December 1, 2021 at the Laurels of Defiance.

Her Legacy… Carolyn was born October 16, 1943 to Richard and Marie (Rohrs) Gerken in Napoleon.  She graduated from Ridgeville High School in 1961.On August 23, 1964, she married John “Jack”...

November 25, 2021

Luella V. Ohlrich age 85, of Hamler died Thursday night, November 25, 2021 at Vancrest of Holgate after a 2½ year courageous and well fought battle with cancer.

Her Legacy… She was born May 21, 1936 to Carl and Minnie (Stockman) Junge in Hamler.  In 1954,...