All Obituaries

Margaret L. Van Doren, age 95, of Delta, surrounded by family; peacefully passed away at her home early Tuesday morning, August 1, 2017.  She was born in Delta on March 14, 1922 to the late Glen Danser and Thelma (Slagle) Danser.  On August 9, 1941 she was united in marriage to Elven Van Doren and together enjoyed 73 years together until his passing on October 7, 2014.  Margaret began her work career at Pet Milk from 1940 – 1942.  She later served in the...

Kevin S. Gillespie, age 60, of Delta, passed away at his home unexpectedly Thursday, July 20, 2017.  He was born in Wauseon on May 11, 1957 to Budd L. Gillespie and Beverly (Frye) Cottle.  Kevin was a graduate of Delta High School in 1975.  On October 7, 1978 he married Brenda Pickel and she survives.  After graduating he worked for the family business at South Delta Oil and later drove truck for various...

Betty B. Ankney, age 85 of Delta, peacefully passed away at Swanton Health Care early Tuesday morning, July 4, 2017 with her loving family by her side.  She was born on November 6, 1931 to the late Blair Harmon and Ruby (Stewart) Harmon.  She was a 1949 graduate of Delta High School. On October 20, 1956 she married Luther “Luke” Ankney and together were blessed with two children, Sue and Ron.  Before...

Richard M. Mosher III, age 38, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Friday afternoon, July 7, 2017 at Swanton Valley Care Center.  Richard was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 20, 1979.  He graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1997.  Before his illness, Richard was employed by several factories as a general laborer.  He will be remembered as an avid Michigan Wolverines fan; following...

Betty I. Seigneur, age 89 of Winameg, OH, left this life on July 2, 2017 and passed into the next where she will join her soul-mate, Calvin and other loved ones in Heaven with Jesus, her Lord and Savior.  She was born on July 13, 1927 in a rural area between Bryan and Stryker, Ohio.  Her parents were Sylvan LaMont and Ruth (Dailey) Clark.  Betty attended Stryker School for 10 years before graduating from Wauseon in...

James E. Muir, age 68, of Swanton, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee on July 5, 2017.  He was born in Wauseon on September 23, 1948 to the late Walker Muir and Emaline (Gyrasics) Muir.  Jim graduated from Delta High School in 1966 and later attended Ashland University where he played football for 4 years and received his Bachelor’s Degree in education.  On September 22, 1973 he married Ella...

David Lohman, age 93, of Delta, with his family by his side; passed away at Elizabeth Scott Community in Toledo Wednesday morning, June 28, 2017.  He was born in Cleveland, OH on June 22, 1924 to the late Joseph Lohman and Berneice (Bratton) Lohman.  David was a graduate of North Royalton High School and later received his Master’s Degree in education from Defiance College.  David was a Veteran having served...

Terry L. Mendenhall, age 77, of Delta, passed away early Wednesday morning June 28, 2017 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born in Wabash, IN on July 17, 1939 to the late John W. Mendenhall and Bernice (Simpson) Mendenhall.  Terry graduated from Macomber High School and on November 6, 1965 in Toledo he married Alice Morford, who survives.  Terry was a Veteran having served during the Vietnam War with the U.S Army...

Melissa Ann Prater, age 41 of Delta, passed away peacefully at her home with her mother and brother by her side on Friday, June 23, 2017. She was born in Wauseon on December 14, 1975 to Mary Ann Durbin and Eric Prater. Melissa graduated from Delta High School in 1994.  She later attended Owens Community College and Stautzenberger College where she received her Associates Degree.  Melissa enjoyed crafting, reading, drawing and painting.  Some of her other hobbies included...

Charles “Ed” Altman, age 88, of Wauseon, passed away at Heartland of Wauseon Thursday morning June 29, 2017.  He was born in Findlay, OH on April 15, 1929 one of two children to the late Floyd Altman and Irene (Linn) Altman.  Ed was a graduate of Napoleon High School and later served in the Army National Guard.  He was employed as a molder with Multi-Cast in Wauseon; where he worked many years until...