Hilda Snyder
Hilda H. Snyder, 94, Defiance, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday in her home.
She was born Dec. 16, 1905, in Defiance County, the daughter of Henry
and Pauline (Reineke) Roehrs. In 1937, she married Lester Snyder, who died
in 1962. She was co-owner of Reuss & Snyder and a member of St. John
Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aid, Defiance College Women's Commission, Defiance
Hospital Auxiliary and Defiance Area Foundation.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Rita) Meier, Defiance; and two
grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a brother, Reinhart Roehrs; and a
granddaughter.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home
with Rev. Donald Luhring officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Friday.
Preferred memorials are to the church or a charity of the donor's choice.
- Published 12/7/2000
David Morgan
CONTINENTAL - David Morgan, 73, Continental, died at 9:14 p.m. Tuesday
in St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born June 13, 1927, in Coshocton, the son of Rev. H. David and
Helen (Rogers) Morgan. In 1951, he married Norma Jean Winkle, who survives.
He formerly worked at Ford Motor Co., Lima, and was a musician accompanying
many gospel groups. He had a Sunday morning gospel music broadcast on WDOH
in Delphos and was a member of Free Christian Church of God in Continental
and Lima Hammond Organ Society.
Also surviving are a son, Richard, Continental; a daughter, Vicki,
Lima; two sisters, Marilyn Ewing of Elida and Naida, Lima; and two grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, twin sons who died at birth
and two brothers.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with Rev. James
Fry officiating. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Visitation
is from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental, and one
hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the church or American Heart Association.
- Published 12/7/2000
Lester Shafer
CLOVERDALE - Lester R. Shafer, 91, Cloverdale, died at 10:02 p.m. Tuesday
in Paradise Oaks Quality Care Center, Cloverdale.
He was born April 26, 1909, in Paulding County, the son of Lloyd and
Mary (Gillispie) Shafer. In 1946, he married Phyllis Schmidt, who survives.
He was a farmer and a truck driver for Wollam Ag Center Inc., Continental,
and a member Dupont Service Station's board of directors and Dupont Church
of the Brethren. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from
1941-46 in Italy and North Africa.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Stan (Suzann) Bauman, Lima; a son,
Hollis, Astoria, Ill.; three sisters, Anna Mary Etter of Dupont, Edith
Sword of Weslaco, Texas, and Edna Place, Melrose; a brother, Russel, Fort
Wayne; and four grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a brother, Lloyd; and two sisters, Marie
Hoover and Sarah Burkholder.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church with Rev. Terry
Porter officiating. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, with
military services accorded by Continental American Legion Post. Visitation
is from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental, and one
hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the church or American Cancer Society.
- Published 12/7/2000
Norman Weaver
BRYAN - Norman E. Weaver, 71, Bryan, died today in Community Hospitals
of Williams County-Bryan. Arrangements are pending at Oberlin-Ford Funeral
Home, Bryan. - Published 12/7/2000
Thomas Kuhlman
NEW CLEVELAND - Thomas A. Kuhlman, 84, New Cleveland, died at 10:40
p.m. in St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born Aug. 4, 1916, in Putnam County's Liberty Township, the
son of Adolph and Dorothy (Schroeder) Kuhlman. In 1940, he married Ruth
Lammers, who died in 1993. In 1994, he married Thelma (Niese) Rosengarten,
who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of Holy Family Catholic
Church, its Holy Aid Society, Ottawa Eagles aerie and Ottawa Knights of
Columbus.
Also surviving are four sons, Stanley and Anthony, both of New Cleveland,
Daniel of Ottawa and Robert, West Bloomfield, Mich.; five daughters, Mrs.
Kenneth (Carol) Vennekotter and Mrs. Dan (Kathleen) Kern, both of Continental,
Mrs. Jim (Elaine) Laudick of Kalida and Mrs. Larry (Charlotte) Salisbury
and Mrs. Ken (Susan) Verhoff, both of New Cleveland; four stepsons, William
Rosengarten of Circleville, Dick Rosengarten of McClure and Paul and Keith
Rosengarten, both of Miller City; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Norm (Diane)
Schulte of Kalida, Mrs. Leroy (Bonnie) Kahle of Miller City and Mrs. Charles
(Nancy) Karhoff, Pandora; two brothers, John of New Cleveland and Adolph
Jr., Lima; a sister, Mrs. Leander (Betty) Nuveman, Ottawa; and 28 grandchildren,
20 stepgrandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and eight great-stepgrandchildren.
Preceding him in death were five brothers, Bill, Norbert, Cyril, Ralph
and Ambrose; four sisters, Marcella Lehman, Esther Lammers, Mary Niese
and Rose Warniment; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church with Father Robert
DeSloover officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation
is from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2-9 p.m. Friday in Love Funeral Home, Ottawa.
On Friday there will be a scripture service at 3:30 p.m., an Ottawa Eagles
service at 7:30 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus service at 8:30 p.m.
Preferred memorials are to the church or a charity of the donor's choice.
- Published 12/7/2000
Gale Salsbury
NAPOLEON - Gale Emerson Salsbury, 95, Napoleon, died this morning in
Napoleon's Lutheran Home. Arrangements are pending at Snyder-Wesche Funeral
Home, Napoleon. - Published 12/7/2000
Helen Rohe
STRYKER - Helen L. Rohe, 87, Stryker, died Tuesday evening in Community
Hospitals of Williams County-Bryan.
She was born April 12, 1913, in Toledo, the daughter of Edward and
Edna (Towers) Drake. She married John Rohe, who preceded her in death.
She was a member of Stryker United Methodist Church and Stryker Senior
Citizens.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Donna) Rau, Montpelier; and 11
grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were two daughters, Carol Hardy and Jane
Jay.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Grisier Funeral Home, Stryker,
with Rev. Jeff Ridenour officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery,
Stryker. Visitation will be after 9 a.m. Friday.
Preferred memorials are to the church. - Published 12/7/2000
Santos Melchor
HAMLER - Santos A. Melchor, 75, Hamler, died Wednesday at Medical College
of Ohio Hospital, Toledo. Arrangements are pending at Rodenberger Funeral
Home, Deshler. - Published 12/7/2000
James Harmon
Services for James W. Harmon were held Wednesday at Mast-Mock-Hoffman
Funeral Home with Revs. Bryan Maxey and Bill Davis officiating. Burial
was in Riverside Cemetery with military rites conducted by VFW Post 3360.
Pallbearers were Craig Schaffer, Adam Harmon, Michael Pessefall, Chad and
Kenneth Rose and Chuck Runtz. - Published 12/7/2000
Madonna Figgins
BRYAN - Madonna Belle Figgins, 74, Bryan, died Sunday in Park View
Nursing Center, Edgerton.
She was born Oct. 14, 1926, in Bryan, the daughter of Jack and Alta
(Guilinger) McAdams. In 1942, she married Robert Figgins, who died in 1987.
She was a member of AARP and Williams Center Community and Cemetery Association,
serving as treasurer.
Surviving are a son, Charles, Alexandria, Va.; a brother, Charles McAdams,
Aransas Pass, Texas; a half brother, Floyd Ankney, Marion, Ind.; a sister,
Esther Reimund, Defiance; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death was a son, Clifford; and a granddaughter.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home, Bryan.
Burial will be in Williams Center Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday.
Preferred memorials are to Williams Center Community Center.
- Published 1/16/2001
Ronald Dotson
KIRBYVILLE, Mo. - Former Continental resident Ronald R. Dotson, 59,
Kirbyville, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday in his home from lung cancer.
He was born May 29, 1941, in Ohio, the son of Cleatis and C. Maxine
(Morrison) Dotson. In 1966, he married Marsha Mansfield, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Chuck (Tammy) Hays, Springfield;
a son, Tim, Springfield; four brothers, Danny, Terry and Tom, all of Continental,
and Pat, Defiance; five sisters, Mrs. Daryl (Phyllis) Passeno of Rockford,
Mich., Mrs. Frank (Carol) Dunifon, Sandra Carnahan and Mrs. Tom (Linda)
Fulmer, all of Continental, and Cindy Dotson, Grand Rapids; and a grandson.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
There will be no services. Visitation is from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday
at Welchel Funeral Home, Forsyth.
Preferred memorials are to Community Hospices of America, 1756 Bee
Creek Rd., Suite G., Branson, Mo. - Published 1/16/2001
Rita McMenamin
NAPOLEON - Rita J. Fortner McMenamin, 83, Napoleon, died Monday morning
at the home of her daughter, Mary Jo Marlow, Grand Rapids.
She was born Nov. 27, 1917, in Toledo, the daughter of Clarence and
Otillia (Yeager) Meiring. In 1940, she married Crowner Fortner, who died
in 1965. In 1971, she married Frank McMenamin, who died in 2000. She worked
at Campbell Soup Co., Napoleon, for 12 years, retiring in 1970, and was
an auxiliary member of American Legion Post 300 and VFW Post 8218, both
of Napoleon. She was also a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in
Napoleon, its Altar Rosary Society and served as a lay and eucharistic
minister.
Surviving are four sons, Greg Fortner of Jacksonville, Fla., Joseph
Fortner of Omaha, Neb., Robert Fortner of Holland and Richard, Waterville;
two daughters, Mrs. Randy (Mary Jo) Marlow of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Jud
(Nancy) Lanzer, Columbus; a brother, Thomas Meiring, Toledo; and 19 grandchildren,
and 19 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a son, Timothy Fortner; a brother,
James Meiring; and a sister, Constance Meiring.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with Father Ron
Brickner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation
is from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Walker Mortuary, Napoleon, with a
scripture service at 8:30 p.m.
Preferred memorials are to the Sara Fortner Fund or a charity of the
donor's choice. - Published 1/16/2001
Richard Flaugh
PAYNE - Richard Flaugh, 71, Payne, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Paulding
County Hospital, Paulding.
He was born Dec. 30, 1929, in Fort Wayne, the son of Harry and Orpha
(Reed) Flaugh. In 1954, he married Ethel Marquiss, who survives. A U.S.
Marine Corps veteran, he served during the Korean Conflict and retired
from Northern Indiana Public Services Co., Fort Wayne. He was a member
of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Payne, Flat Rock F&AM Lodge
580 and Antwerp VFW Post 5087.
Also surviving are three sons, Rick of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mark of Payne
and Scott, Grants Pass, Ore.; two daughters, Cheryl Williams and Karen
Williams, both of Payne; a brother, Roy, Payne; and 13 grandchildren and
nine great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the church with Rev. Amy Haines
officiating. Burial will be in Lehman Cemetery, Payne, with military rites
conducted by VFW Post 5087. Visitation is after 4 p.m. Wednesday in Slade
Funeral Home, Payne.
Preferred memorials are to the church or Paulding Area Visiting Nurses.
- Published 1/16/2001
Eugene Burt
Services for Eugene R. Burt were held Monday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral
Home with Rev. Paul Myers officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery
with military services conducted by VFW Post 3360. Pallbearers were Doug
Irving, Larry Keys, Fred Fiig and Shane Johnson. - Published 1/16/2001
Florence Moser
Services for Florence A. Moser were held Monday at St. Michael's Catholic
Church with Rev. David Tscherne officiating. Music was provided by Sister
Margie Verhoff. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank
and Louis Simonis, Ed and Bernard Wisda, Ron McDonald and Jim Shock. Lawson-Roessner
Funeral Home handled arrangements. - Published 1/16/2001
Raymond Anderson
STRYKER - Raymond (Andy) Roger Anderson, 76, Stryker, died Monday morning
in his home following an extended illness.
He was born Feb. 2, 1924, in Mark Center, the son of Raymond and Pauline
(Locy) Anderson. In 1951, he married Jane Fetters, who survives. He was
manager of the Stryker Lumber Co. from 1950-1971 and co-owner of Bryan
Building Center until he retired in 1989. He was a U.S. Navy Air Force
veteran serving in the South Pacific and a member of Stryker's Yackee-Strong
American Legion Post and Sherwood F&AM Lodge 620. He was a former member
of Stryker Fire Department and Stryker Rotary and served on Stryker Village
Council.
Surviving are two sons, Rex of Richmond, Ky., and Jack, Sylvania; two
daughters, Mrs. Nick (Susan) Wlasiuk Jr. of Archbold and Mrs. Denny (Karen)
Wlasiuk, St. Clair Shores, Mich.; and seven grandchildren, a stepgrandchild
and a great-stepgrandchild.
Preceding him in death was a sister.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Grisier Funeral Home, Stryker,
with Rev. Ernest Belella officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery
with military rites accorded by Yackee-Strong American Legion Post. Visitation
is from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
Preferred memorials are to Hospice of Williams and Fulton Counties.
- Published 1/16/2001
Richard Wahl
Richard E. Wahl, 84, Defiance, died at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday in St. Vincent
Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.
He was born March 21, 1917, in Defiance County, the son of August and
Delta (Gecowets) Wahl. In 1950, he married Gladys Newton, who survives.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of Peace Lutheran
Church and VFW Post 3360 and a machine operator at Johns Manville Corp.,
retiring in 1982.
Also surviving are a brother, Charles, Defiance; and a sister, Katherine
Emmert, Garland, Texas.
Preceding him in death were three brothers, Phillip, James and Donald.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home
with Rev. Wayne Wilken and Deacon George Newton officiating. Burial will
be in Riverside Cemetery with military rites conducted by VFW Post 3360.
Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. Friday.
Preferred memorials are to Northwest Ohio Lung Association or American
Heart Association. - Published 4/6/2001
Leo Smith
BRYAN - Leo D. Smith, 85, rural Defiance County, died Wednesday morning
in his home.
He was born Nov. 23, 1915, in Defiance County's Farmer Township, the
son of Ralph and Carrie (Husted) Smith. In 1935, he married Mary Burley,
who survives. He was a farmer and a member of Farmer United Methodist Church,
Farmer Board of Education, Farmer Cemetery board and Central Local Board
of Education.
Also surviving are four sons, Charles at home, Delmar of Bryan, Leon
of Archbold and Ron, Edgerton; a sister, LaRue Desch, Defiance; and 16
grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were two sons, Jim and Tom; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the church with Rev. Sharron
Twining officiating. Burial will be in Farmer Cemetery. Visitation is after
2 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday in Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville,
and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to Williams County Hospice or the church.
- Published 4/6/2001
Ervin Forbes
BRYAN - Ervin Lewis Forbes, 78, Bryan, died Sunday morning in Community
Hospitals of Williams County-Bryan.
He was born March 15, 1923, in Calhoun County, Mich., the son of Homer
and Anna (Olney) Forbes. He was a truck driver for 35 years for Mohawk
Motor Inc. and Central Transport, retiring in 1985. He was co-owner of
Forbes Grocery, operator of Arvonwood Kennels in Stryker, a U.S. Navy veteran
of World War II and later served in the reserves. He was also a member
of Stryker Sportman's Club, VFW post and AMVETS Post 54, both of Bryan.
Surviving are three sons, Barry and John, both of Stryker, and Terry,
West Unity; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Jane) Woolace, Stryker; a brother,
H. Roy, Bryan; and four grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, and a great-stepgrandchild.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Harold and Warren; a sister,
Bonita; and a half sister, Cora Davey.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Rice Funeral Home, Bryan,
with Rev. John McFarlane officiating. Visitation will be after 10 a.m.
Saturday.
Preferred memorials are to Williams County Senior Center or Montpelier
Home Healthcare. - Published 4/6/2001
Darryl Sullivan
CONTINENTAL - Darryl E. Sullivan, 64, Continental, died at 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday in his home.
He was born April 16, 1936, in Continental, the son of Kenneth and
Margaret (Moran) Sullivan. In 1960, he married Janet Homier, who survives.
He was self-employed and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,
Continental.
Also surviving are two sons, Kirk of Glandorf and Todd, Continental;
a daughter, Mrs. Neil (Glynis) Dunlap, Continental; a brother, Bob, Lima;
a sister, Mrs. Ed (Joyce) Rayle, Ayersville; and six grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and a brother, Loyal.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the church with Father Chris
Vasko officiating. Burial will be in St. Barbara's Catholic Cemetery, Cloverdale.
Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to services Friday
in Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental. There will be a rosary service
at 8 p.m. today.
Preferred memorials are to the church building fund. - Published
4/6/2001
Alice Horn
NAPOLEON - Alice Ruth (Schwartzengraber) Horn, 59, Napoleon, died Wednesday
morning in Henry County Hospital, Napoleon.
She was born Feb. 14, 1942, in Putnam County, the daughter of Elmer
and Doris (Corkwell) Schwartzengraber. She was a cashier at Quadco Rehabilitation
Center in Stryker and McDonald's, Napoleon.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Glen (Kathryn) George, Fort Worth, Texas;
five brothers, Robert Schwartzengraber of Palo Cedro, Calif., Donald Schwartzengraber
of Lebanon, Ore., James Schwartzengraber of Gomer and Charles and Doyle
Schwartzengraber, both of Holgate; eight sisters, Viola Sorenson of Ayersville,
Betty Frees of Radcliff, Ky., Wanda Noia of Holgate, Mrs. James (Mary)
Mays of Oakwood, Carol Thrash of Jamison, Ala., Mrs. Lee (Kathy) Brinkman
of Continental, Mrs. Gary (Charlene) Spencer of Napoleon and Jerrie Catto,
Boise, Idaho.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and two brothers in infancy,
Glen and Richard Schwartzengraber.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Snyder-Wesche Funeral Home, Napoleon,
with Rev. Peter Marcis officiating. Burial will be in East Monroe Cemetery,
Continental. Visitation is from 7-9 today and one hour prior to services
Friday.
Preferred memorials are to Ronald McDonald House of Toledo or a charity
of the donor's choice. - Published 4/6/2001
William Woods
NAPOLEON - William J. Woods, 87, Napoleon, died Wednesday morning in
his residence.
He was born Sept. 9, 1913, in Purly, N.C., the son of Samuel and Lillian
(Slade) Woods. In 1938, he married Florence Enholm, who died in 1997. He
was the former owner and operator of Woods Auto Supply, Napoleon, and a
Plain Township trustee of Wood County.
Surviving are two sons, Larry of Centerview, Mo., and Kenny, Napoleon;
a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Sallee) Dildine, Grand Rapids; a brother, Richard,
Sarasota, Fla.; and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were a brother, Norman; and a grandson.
Services will be held at a later date. There is no visitation. Handling
arrangements is Walker Mortuary, Napoleon.
Preferred memorials are to Hospice of Henry County, First Call for
Help or a charity of the donor's choice. - Published 4/6/2001
Shirley Cluts
PAULDING - Shirley J. Cluts, 59, Paulding, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday
in her residence after an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 2, 1942, in Oakwood, the daughter of Kenny and Garnet
(Hope) Thrasher. In 1962, she married Dale Cluts, who survives. She worked
for Cooper Hatchery, Oakwood, and was a member of Paulding Church of the
Nazarene and Paulding Eagles Aerie 2405 Auxiliary.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Nicky) Schaefer and
Mrs. Bob (Shelly) Stricklin, both of Paulding; a sister, Norma Lusk, Florida;
and many stepbrothers and stepsisters.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and a son, Larry.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in DenHerder Funeral Home,
with Rev. Keith Sarver officiating. Burial will be in Wiltsie Cemetery,
Payne. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday.
Preferred memorials are to Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio.
- Published 4/6/2001
Robert Wirick
PALMER, Alaska - Word was received of the March 17 death of Paulding
County native Robert Wayne Wirick, 79, Palmer, in his home.
He was born Sept. 30, 1921, in Paulding County, the son of Glenn and
Eva (Sunday) Wirick. In 1942, he married Mary Luliak, who survives. He
was a foreman at the former Haviland Clay Works and General Portland Cement
Co. in Paulding and a retired truck driver. He was also a farmer and member
of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Palmer.
Also surviving are a son, Rick, Lodi; four daughters, Judy Neher of
Palmer, Marylou Birkmire of Martel, Neb., Rita Miller of Fort Wayne and
Peggy Simon, Toledo; a brother, Gerald, Paulding; and 10 grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death was a grandson.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Den Herder Funeral
Home, Paulding, with Pastor Scott Townsend officiating. Visitation will
be one hour prior to services Saturday.
Preferred memorials are to American Cancer Societies of Paulding and
Defiance counties. - Published 4/6/2001
Hazel Buehrer
WAUSEON - Hazel M. Buehrer, 77, Wauseon, died this morning in Northcrest
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Napoleon. She was the widow of Clarence
Buehrer. Arrangements are pending at Short Funeral Home, Archbold.
- Published 4/6/2001
Don Bachellor
MARIETTA, S.C. - Don D. Bachellor, 70, Marietta, died at 5:08 p.m.
Tuesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born April 15, 1930, in Payne, the son of Nolan and Alta (Shilts)
Bachellor. In 1960, he married Ellen Snyder, who survives. He was a U.S.
Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and a recreational vehicle salesman
and manager, retiring in 1992.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charlie (Janet) Lyons, Payne; a
brother, Roland, Deerfield Beach, Fla.; and six grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Steven; and a sister,
Romala Riley.
Family visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Charlie and Janet
Lyons' home, Payne. Handling arrangements is Northeast Indiana Cremation
Society, Fort Wayne.
Preferred memorials are to National Kidney Foundation. - Published
4/6/2001
Richard Smith
Services for Richard W. Smith were held Wednesday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman
Funeral Home with Dr. Roger Braun officiating. Burial was in Riverside
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Andy and Greg Smith, Matt and Dave Goedde and
Raymond Jr. and Rex Keesbury. - Published 4/6/2001
Gary Yeager
Services for Gary L. Yeager were held Wednesday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman
Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Hunsinger officiating. Burial was in Riverside
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Jr., Jim, Jack, Don and John Yeager and
Gerald Mansfield. - Published 4/6/2001
Cathy Klinebriel
LEIPSIC - Cathy L. Klinebriel, 35, Leipsic, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
in her home. Arrangements are pending at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Leipsic.
- Published 6/16/2001
Robert Spengler
WAUSEON - Robert E. Spengler, 83, Wauseon, died Thursday morning in
Toledo Hospital.
He was born Oct. 20, 1917, in Fulton County's German Township, the
son of Edwin and Grace (Leu) Spengler. In 1941, he married Donna Liechty,
who survives. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with
the Flying Tigers, and worked 45 years for Toledo Edison, retiring in 1982.
He was a member of Tedrow United Methodist Church and the former 75 and
older world championship softball team, the Florida Diamonds, and a life
member of Wauseon American Legion Post 265 and Wauseon VFW Post 7574.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Schroeder of
Wauseon, Mrs. Gary (Carol) Brink of Blissfield, Mich., and Mrs. Jeff (Jane)
Dominique, Chandler, Ariz.; a son, Edwin, Wauseon; a brother, Curt, Archbold;
a sister, Mrs. John (Anna) Funk, Maumee; and nine grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and a stepgreat-granddaugher.
Preceding him in death were two sisters, Bernice Nofziger and Marie
Gayton; and a brother, Herb.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the church with Rev. Joe Chrisman
officiating. Burial will be in the Wauseon Union Cemetery. Visitation is
from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday in Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home, Wauseon.
Preferred memorials are to the church or a charity of the donor's choice.
- Published 6/16/2001
Gertrude Myers
TOLEDO - Former Paulding resident Olive Gertrude Phillips Myers, 95,
Toledo, died Thursday in Harborside Healthcare, Sylvania.
She was born March 2, 1906, in Hudson Mich., the daughter of Walter
and Minnie (Riley) Phillips. In 1937, she married Bufford Myers, who died
in 1979.
Also preceding her in death was a brother, Donald Phillips.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania.
Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding. Visitation is
from 3-7 p.m. Friday.
Preferred memorials are to a charity of the donor's choice. -
Published 6/16/2001
Kathleen Gore
ATHENS, Ga. - Former Defiance resident Kathleen Falcon Gore, 54, Athens,
died Wednesday after an extended illness.
She was born May 12, 1947. She was a 1968 graduate of Defiance College.
She married Timothy Gore, who survives.
Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. William (Marie) Falcon, Athens;
a daughter, Dominique Honerkamp, Brooklyn, N.Y.; two brothers, Kevin Falcon
of Herndon, N.J., and Nicholas Falcon, Canada; and two grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Dr. Kevin and Ruth McCann.
Graveside services will be today, followed by memorial services at
Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens.
Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society or Loran Smith
Cancer Center, affiliated with Athens Regional Hospital. - Published
8/13/2001
Lois Fickel
CONTINENTAL - Services for Lois M. Fickel were held Saturday at Heitmeyer
Funeral Home, Continental, with Pastor Scott Snyder officiating. Burial
was in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Pallbearers were Rob Hitchcock, Chad
Yeager, Doug, Blane and Matt Fickel and Mike Neff. - Published
8/13/2001
Mary Nagel
Mary P. Nagel, 77, Defiance, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday in Kingsbury
House, Defiance.
She was born Dec. 7, 1923, in Neffs, the daughter of Frank and Elva
(Lakomy) Veloski. She married Carl Badenhop, who died in 1969. In 1971,
she married Karl Nagel, who died in 1991. She worked at Bud's Restaurant
and Home Health Care in Defiance and Wauseon. She was a Defiance County
4-H adviser and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, its ladies auxiliary,
Defiance County Easter Seal Society and VFW Post 3360 Auxiliary.
Surviving are a son, Carl Badenhop, Napoleon; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas
(Karen) Kent of Defiance and Mrs. Jim (Sonya) Whitehead, Holland; and five
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Walter and John Veloski.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with Rev. Donald Luhring
officiating. Burial will be in St. Stephen Lutheran Cemetery, Defiance
County. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Sunday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral
Home and one hour prior to services Monday in the church.
Preferred memorials are to the church or Hospice the Caring way of
Defiance. - Published 10/21/2001
Marie Mason
DELTA - Marie T. Mason, 63, rural Delta, died Thursday morning in her
home.
She was born June 22, 1938, in Toledo, the daughter of Anthony and
Theresa (Birch) Urban. In 1971, she married Ralph Mason, who survives.
She worked at Beroski's Greenhouse.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sheila) Buss of Dayton
and Mrs. Joseph (Michele) Tammerine, Toledo; three sons, Jeff and Stacy
Werner, both of Dayton, and Kevin Werner, Swanton; a brother, Anthony Urban,
Swanton; a sister, Joanne Brill, Annapolis, Md.; and 10 grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home,
Wauseon, with Father Paul Woelfe S.J. officiating. Visitation will be after
10 a.m. Saturday.
Preferred memorials are to Hospice of Fulton and Williams Counties.
- Published 10/21/2001
Donna Antigo
MONTPELIER - Donna Louise Antigo, 57, Montpelier, died Thursday morning
from injuries received in a two-vehicle accident in Williams County.
She was born March 19, 1944, in Steubenville, the daughter of Delbert
and Viola (Birkhimer) Cunningham. In 1969, she married Bradley Antigo Sr.,
who survives. She was a former waitress at Gio's Rest, Weirton, W.Va.,
and a member of Rock of Ages Church, Defiance.
Also surviving are four sons, Bradley Jr., Mark, Ronald and Eric, all
of Bryan; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Alberta) Starr of Weirton and Mrs.
Bill (Carla) Robinson, Montpelier; a brother, Robert Cunningham, Weirton;
a sister, June Fisher, New Cumberlain, W.Va.; and 18 grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Rice Funeral Home, Bryan, with
Rev. Robert Dean officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Grove Cemetery,
Bryan. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday.
Preferred memorials are to Donna L. Antigo memorial fund. -
Published 10/21/2001
Roman Colyer
NEY - Roman D. Colyer, 67, Ney, died Wednesday morning from injuries
sustained in a two-vehicle accident in Defiance County.
He was born July 11, 1934, in Jackson, Mich., the son of Etienne and
Helen (Jaworski) Colyer. In 1979, he married Mary Goebel, who survives.
He retired after 40 years with Local 333 Plumbers and Pipefitters, Jackson.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Moose Lodge 1064 and
Eagles Aerie 2233, all of Bryan.
Also surviving are a son, Christopher, Coldwater, Mich.; four daughters,
Mrs. Bob (Mary) Daniels of Northville, Mich., and Mrs. Paul (Susan) Franck,
Mrs. Dennis (Julie) Wyatt and Mrs. Steve (Annette) Scarpino, all of Jackson;
three stepsons, Steven Jerger of Olathe, Kan., and Joseph and Randy Jerger,
both of Bryan; and 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a granddaughter.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Rice Funeral Home, Bryan, with
Rev. Charles Ritter officiating. Burial will be in Ney Cemetery. Visitation
is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today with a 7:30 p.m. rosary service.
Preferred memorials are to the church building fund or a charity of
the donor's choice. - Published 10/21/2001
Albert VanHeck
WATERVILLE - Former Colton resident Albert Junior VanHeck, 59, Waterville,
died this morning in St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee.
He was born Nov. 4, 1941, in Liberty Center, the son of Albert and
Clara (Murphy) VanHeck. He was a truck driver for the city of Napoleon
for more than 20 years, retiring in 1995.
Surviving are a stepsister, Mrs. Larry (Joyce) Knepper, Napoleon; and
two stepbrothers, Eugene Diemer of Napoleon and Leslie Diemer, Holgate.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Wright Funeral Home, Liberty
Center, with Pastor Bob Manuel officiating. Burial will be in Heath Cemetery,
Colton. Visitation is from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
Preferred memorials are to Colton United Methodist Church or Diabetes
Foundation. - Published 10/21/2001
Simitrio Quintero
Simitrio Quintero, 80, Defiance, died at 9:13 a.m. Wednesday in his
home.
He was born Feb. 6, 1921, in Paradon, Puebla, Mexico, the son of Aurelio
and Isidra (Cerron) Quintero. In 1943, he married Matias Echavarria, who
survives. He worked at General Motors for 33 years, retiring in 1986, was
a member of UAW Local 211 and St. Mary's Catholic Church and served in
the Mexican Cavalry during World War II.
Also surviving are six sons, Aurello of Glendale, Ariz., Jesus Jr.,
Carlos and Edwardo, all of Defiance, Noe of Sylvania and Abel, Savanna
Ga.; five daughters, Amelia Anderson of Chicago, Irma Zamora of Napoleon,
Mary Landreth of Burleson, Texas, Alicia of Goshen, Ind., and Hilda, South
Bend, Ind.; two sisters, Michaela Alarcone of Santiago, Tulansingo, Mexico,
and Isidora Lopez, Mexico City; three brothers, Lucas and Graciano, both
of Mexico City and Juan, Paradon, Puebla, Mexico; and 30 grandchildren
and 17 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a daughter, Rosita; two sisters, Mary Ellen
and Flora; and a brother, Pablo.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church with Father Tim
Kummerer officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation
is from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home with
a vigil service at 7:30 p.m.
Preferred memorials are to Hospice the Caring Way of Defiance.
- Published 12/14/2001
Sharon Nisley
BRYAN - Sharon R. Nisley, 58, Bryan, died Wednesday morning in Medical
College of Ohio Hospital, Toledo.
She was born Aug. 26, 1943, in Bryan, the daughter of Charles and Bonneita
(Clymer) Buntain. In 1985, she married Joseph Nisley, who survives. She
was a homemaker and a member of the Stroke Club of Community Hospitals
of Williams County.
Also surviving are five sons, Paul and Scotty Ferguson, both of Newnan,
Ga., Anthony and Douglas Ferguson, both of Montpelier, and Lesley Ferguson,
Bryan; a daughter, Sheila Sizemore, Morenci, Mich.; a stepson, Stacey Pelland,
West Unity; three stepdaughters, Jamie Norden of Mansfield, Michelle Whitman
of Stryker and Tonya Pelland, Cleveland; two brothers, Marvin and L. Wayne
Buntain, both of Bryan; a sister, Janet Buntain-Funk, Bryan; and 19 grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and a daughter in infancy,
Sabrina.
Graveside services will be held at a later date. Visitation is from
2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday in Rice Funeral Home, Bryan.
Preferred memorials are to Stroke Club of Community Hospitals of Williams
County. - Published 12/14/2001
Maxine Kissinger
EDON - Maxine Kissinger, 85, rural Edon, died at 3:02 p.m. Tuesday
in Northern Lakes Nursing Center.
She was born Nov. 17, 1916, in Lake Village, Ind., the daughter of
Benjamin and Mary (Ford) Bigger. In 1934, she married Burton Kissinger,
who died in 1992. She worked at Ohio Art Co. in Bryan and was a member
in Columbia Church of Christ in Edon and the former Rebekkah Lodge, Cooney.
Surviving are three sons, William, Robert and Richard, all of Edon;
two daughters, Mrs. James (Mary Lou) Miller of Edon, and Mrs. William (Patricia)
Herman, Edgerton; three brothers, Virgil Bigger of Florida, Leonard Bigger
of Orland, Ind., and Frederick Bigger, Montpelier; a sister, Mrs. Bill
(Betty) Edwards, Bryan; and 17 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a brother, Jack Bigger; and a sister,
Charlotte Cook.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with Pastors Ronald
Moser and Willard Delaney officiating. Burial will be in Edon Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton.
Preferred memorials are to the church or a charity of the donor's choice.
- Published 12/14/2001
Homer Koenig
LEIPSIC - Homer A. Koenig, 79, Leipsic, died at 9:34 p.m. Tuesday in
St. Rita's Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.
He was born March 21, 1922, in Putnam County, the son of Jacob and
Veronica (Steffen) Koenig. In 1954, he married LaDonna Gillen, who survives.
He worked for Louisiana Pacific, Ottawa, for 42 years before retiring and
was a member of Carpenters' Union, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leipsic
and its Holy Name Society.
Also surviving are three sons, Jim of Ottawa, Mike of Knoxville, Tenn.,
and Gary, Glandorf; three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Chris) Hovest of Ottawa,
Mrs. Jim (Karen) Baird of Knoxville and Mrs. Rod (Teresa) Welty, Findlay;
two brothers, Eugene of Miller City and Elmer, North Creek; a sister, Dorothy
Maas, Monroe, Mich.; and 13 grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were four sisters, Bertha Burkhart, Mildred
Schreiber, Ruth Maenle and Marie Ruhe; and four brothers, Clarence, Urban,
Robert and Sam.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church with Father John
Joseph officiating. Burial will be in the church's cemetery. Visitation
is from 2-9 p.m. Friday in Love Funeral Home, Leipsic, with a 3:30 p.m.
scripture service and an 8 p.m. rosary service.
Preferred memorials are to St. Mary's School or the American Heart
Association. Condolences may be sent to www.lovefuneralhome.com.
- Published 12/14/2001
Helen Weber
WAUSEON - Helen L. Weber, 94, rural Wauseon, died this morning in Fairlawn
Haven, Archbold. She was the widow of Leon Weber. Arrangements are pending
at Short Funeral Home, Archbold. - Published 12/14/2001
Phyllis Duerk
WADSWORTH - Defiance native Phyllis J. Duerk, 71, Wadsworth, died Tuesday
in University Hospitals of Cleveland after a brief illness.
She was born Jan. 7, 1930, in Defiance, the daughter of Chester and
Otha (Vandemark) Jenkins. In 1951, she married Lowell Duerk, who survives.
She graduated from Defiance College and was an elementary teacher for 32
years, teaching the last 18 years at Isham School, Wadsworth, where she
ran the gifted program before retirement in 1985. She was a member of Grace
Lutheran Church and Rawiga Country Club, both in Wadsworth, and Rotunda
Golf and Country Club, Florida.
Also surviving are two sons, Barry of Vancouver, Wash., and Jeffrey,
Avon Lake; a sister, Mrs. John (Sue) Tracy, Bonita Springs, Fla.; and four
grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and a sister, Patricia Wirick.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 28 in Hilliard and Mullaney
Funeral Home, Wadsworth, with Rev. Ann Paynter officiating.
Preferred memorials are to the church, American Cancer Society or a
charity of the donor's choice. - Published 12/14/2001
Ruby Mt.Castle
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. - Former McClure resident Ruby M. Mt.Castle, 84,
Lehigh Acres, died Monday in her home.
She was born Nov. 4, 1917, in Darke County, the daughter of Every and
Myriah (Dill) Ketring. In 1935, she married Gerald Mt.Castle, who died
in 1980. She was a cook for Sigma Phi Epsilon in Bowling Green for 20 years
and Ft. Myers Airport Catering Service for 15 years. She was a member of
Wall of Fire Church, Lehigh Acres, and a former member of Evangelical United
Brethren Church and the Grange, both of McClure.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Dixie) Harter of Lehigh
Acres and Barbara Shufelt, Sylvester, Ga.; four sons, Marvin of Napoleon,
James of McClure, Dale of Lehigh Acres and Donald, Grand Rapids; two sisters,
Vaughnda Johnson of Greenville and Idris Doughtery, Arcanum; and 16 grandchildren
and 21 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a brother, Herman Ketring; two sisters,
Ada Petry and Anna Stutze; and a great-grandson.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Rodenberger Funeral Home, McClure,
with Rev. James Updegraff officiating. Burial will be in Hockman Cemetery,
McClure. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday.
Preferred memorials are to American Heart Association or a charity
of the donor's choice. - Published 12/14/2001
Steven Carpenter
Steven W. Carpenter, 42, Defiance, died Thursday evening in Harborside
Healthcare, Defiance. Among survivors are his parents, Bernard and Mary
Carpenter. Arrangements are pending at Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home.
- Published 2/2/2002
Scott Rowe
EDGERTON - Scott Michael Rowe, 32, Edgerton, died at 4:11 p.m. Wednesday
in Columbus from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Wednesday
afternoon.
He was born Sept. 19, 1969, in Bryan, the son of Harold and Marletta
(Ault) Rowe. He was a 1988 graduate of Edgerton High School and 1993 graduate
of Owens College, Toledo, with a degree in biomedical electronics. He worked
at Guardian Industries, Auburn, Ind., since 1988, was a member of Ohio
Mopar Car Association.
Surviving are his parents, Edgerton; a sister, Dawn, Edgerton; two
stepsisters, Mrs. James (Julie) Caperton of Bryan and Mrs. David (Cathy)
Bowman, Montpelier; and his grandparents, Deloris Ault of Auburn and Harold
and Eleanor Rowe, Hicksville.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton,
with Pastor Kevin Orr officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery,
Edgerton. Visitation is from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
Preferred memorials are to a charity of the donor's choice.
- Published 2/2/2002
Velma Martin
NAPOLEON - Velma C. Martin, 100, Napoleon, died Saturday at 4 a.m.
in Northcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Napoleon.
She was born July 2, 1901, in Henry County, the daughter of Fred and
Kate (Hefflinger) Lust. She was bookkeeper for the former Harper Supply
Co. and worked as an accountant for Babcock Plumbing and Walters Collision.
She was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church, Napoleon, and its Sharon
United Methodist Women, Harrison Grange and the former Gleaners.
Surviving are a son, Orville, Pickerington; and a brother, Edward Lust,
N.Y.
Preceding her in death was a sister, Florence Bauman.
Services are at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with Rev. Roger Fischer
officiating. Burial is in Hoy Cemetery, Napoleon. Visitation is from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon, and an hour
prior to services Monday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the church or a charity of the donor's choice.
- Published 2/2/2002
Flo Holzer
NAPOLEON - Flo A. Holzer, 91, Napoleon, died early today in Lutheran
Home, Napoleon. Arrangements are pending at Walker Mortuary, Napoleon.
- Published 2/2/2002
Roma Thompson
HARLAN, Ind. - Roma L. Thompson, 79, Harlan, died at 9:10 a.m. Thursday
in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born Feb. 26, 1922, in Antwerp, the daughter of Leon and Jessie
(Langham) Knapp. In 1946, she married Max Thompson, who survives. She worked
at LS Ayers in Fort Wayne, Sheller-Globe in Grabill and Corner Store, Harlan,
and was a member of South Scipio United Brethern Church, Harlan.
Also surviving are two daughters, Barbara Thiel of Hicksville and Mary
Gunka, Dunkirk; four sons, Terry of Indianapolis, Keith of Bloomington,
Ill., Frank of Columbia City, and John Kennedy, Antwerp; a brother, Jr.
Knapp, Laurinburg, N.C.; and 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were a sister, Wilma Wolfe; and a granddaughter,
Kathy (Thiel) Dunifon.
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday in the church with Rev. Steve Smith
officiating. Burial is in Scipio Cemetery, Allen County. Visitation is
after 7 p.m. Saturday and after 12 p.m. Sunday in Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville,
and after 9 a.m. Monday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the church's building fund. - Published
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