All Obituaries

Kenneth C. Davis, age 83, of Liberty Center, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, May 13, 2021 at Grand Rapids Care Center in Grand Rapids, OH.  Ken was born at home in Liberty Center on February 8, 1938 to the late Harold Davis and Bertha (Barlow) Davis.  He graduated from Liberty Center High School.  Before retiring Ken’s work history included farming and carpentry, although anyone who knew him knows his passion was with horses.  He traded Draft Ponies and...

Donald Boman, age 82, of Swanton, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 5, 2021 at Community Health Professionals Defiance Inpatient Hospice, Defiance.  Don was born in Wauseon on June 13, 1938 to the late Raymond and Helen (Tarr) Boman.  Don worked as a mechanic for many years.  In his spare time he enjoyed model trains, toy collecting and working with his hands.  A down to earth type of man, Don enjoyed being with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren...

  Dale L. McQuillin, age 81, of Delta, peacefully passed away Thursday evening, April 29, 2021 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, surrounded by his loving family.  Dale was born in Delta, Ohio on July 15, 1939 to the late Clarence and Dessie Mae (Smallman) McQuillin.  He would marry Jane Grove in Swanton, on December 18, 1959 and together they raised three children.  Dale was a fixture in Delta, working as a mechanic for the West End Garage...

Shannan L. Drewes, age 45, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away at Ayden Healthcare in Wauseon with her mother and best friend by her side.  She was born in Toledo on April 26, 1976 to Lawrence J. Drewes Jr. and Sharon A. (Livingston) Drewes.  Shannan began her education in Delta before graduating from Pettisville High School and Four County.  Born with spina bifida, she never let the disability prevent her from working and began her career as a women’s dressing room...

Deanna M. Guthrie, age 82, of Wauseon and Delta, passed away Sunday morning, April 25, 2021 at Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon.  Deanna was born July 5, 1938 in Albion, MI one of three children to the late Calvin Johnson and Nona (Davis) Johnson.  She graduated from Delta High School and in 1970 married Frank L. Guthrie who preceded her in death.  Deanna was owner and operator of Old Pines Golf Club for 40 years.  She loved to meet new friends through her golf club and also...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Keller, age 90, of Delta, was called home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg.  Betty was born in Sylvania Twp., on February 21, 1931 to the late John and Esther (Eff) Simon.  On July 28, 1951 she married Owen “Jim” Keller and he preceded her in death on January 21, 2009.  Betty had worked as an Administrative Assistant for Dr. Pugh, Dr. Gerrick and Dr. Perkins.  She also...

Brenda J. Jones, age 74, of Wauseon and formerly of Paducah, KY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, OH.   She was born in Clinton, KY on January 3, 1947 to the late Lendon Riddle and Norma (Lee) Riddle.  Shortly after graduating high school she married Willard Johnson and together were blessed with two children, Amy and Scott.  After Willard’s passing, she later married Pastor Roger...

Dean F. Kishpaugh, age 97, of Wauseon and formerly of Sand Creek, MI, peacefully passed away under hospice care at home with his family by his side Saturday morning, April 10, 2021.  Dean was born in Jasper, Michigan on April 2, 1924 to the late Kenneth J. Kishpaugh Sr. and Hazel (Thielan) Kishpaugh.  After graduating high school he entered the U.S Army and served as a Sergeant during WWII from 1945 – 1946; where Dean received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII...

Melinda K. Clark, age 51, of Rudolph, OH and formerly of Toledo, passed away Saturday morning, April 3, 2021 at the Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, Ohio.  She was born in Wauseon on March 16, 1970 to the late Donald K. Clark and Nancy (Green) Clark.  For over 15 years Melinda served in the nursing profession until physical complications prevented her from continuing.  She was an active member of Cedar Creek Church; where she assisted with stage production and...

Daryl W. “Jesse” Walter, age 71, of Wauseon, passed away Saturday night, March 27, 2021 at the Fulton Manor Nursing and Rehab Center.  Daryl was born in Wauseon, on November 20, 1949 to the late Jesse and Julia (McDonnal) Walter.  He worked as a supervisor for 17 years at Sheller Globe and drove truck for over 30 years, retiring in 2008.  Daryl was a 20 year member of the Delta Eagles and in his spare time, he played softball for over 20 years, where he held the...