All Obituaries

Viola Mae Shipman, 93 of Defiance, Ohio passed to her eternal home on Sunday, July 08, 2018 at Buena Vista Assisted Living in Hemet, California.  Present with her were her son, Sidney P. (Barbara) Shipman, II of Hemet, CA and her granddaughter, Melissa and Matt Buselt of Hemet, CA.  Born Thursday, November 13, 1924, she was a wonderful pastor's wife to her late husband, Sidney Shipman, I.  Viola worked for 40 years as a secretary at American States Insurance.  In her...

Kathie S. Weaver, of Rossford, Ohio passed on to her Heavenly Home on July 18, 2018.  She was 67 years of age.  She was born in Mason, MI to the late Verge “Ben” Weaver and Martha (Eversole) Conrad.  She was an avid reader, enjoyed being with her friends and loved to play cards with her sisters.  She graduated from Delta High School in 1969, received an Associate’s Degree from Owens Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of...

Mary A. Haas, age 82, of Delta, peacefully passed away early Friday morning, July 6, 2018 at Grand Rapids Care Center with her family by her side. Mary was born in Delta to the late Carl Lambert and Bertha (Osterhout) Lambert on July 15, 1935.  She attended Delta High School and later married Donald Haas on September 7, 1957.  Before retiring, Mary worked in several factories including The Wire Factory, Sheller-Globe and Sheridan Manufacturing in Wauseon.  She was an active...

Carrie Jo Beman, age 36, of Delta, passed unexpectedly in Delta early Sunday morning, July 1, 2018.   She was born in Wauseon on November 23, 1981 to Gary Beman and Sue (Patrick) Hill.  Carrie was a graduate of Delta High School.  Most recently she was an assistant manager with the Lassus in Delta; where she was able to brighten customers’ days with a smile and create friendships.   During free time Carrie enjoyed being with family and friends;...

Diane M. Schmitz, age 57, of Lyons, peacefully passed away at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania on Wednesday morning, June 6, 2018 with her family by her side.  She was born in Wauseon on April 21, 1961 to the late Leo “Sunny” Schmitz Jr. and Lois (Hassen) Schmitz who survives.  In 1982 she married Hershel Laster.  Diane served as office manager for her family’s business, Sunny’s Campground in Wauseon.  Working with camping families was great enjoyment for...

Keith E. Keivens Jr., age 41, of Delta, unexpectedly passed away at his home Saturday morning, June 2, 2018.  He was born in Toledo on July 4, 1976 to Keith Keivens Sr. and Sandra (Keller) Keivens who survive.  Keith graduated from Rogers High School in 1995.  After high school he became a Journeyman Floor Layer.  Later Keith became owner and operator of KJ’s Flooring.  After 15 years together, on June 25, 2016 he married Beth Ann Lowery.  Keith had a...

William S. Heidelberg, age 68, of Wauseon and formerly of California, passed away Friday night, June 8, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  He was born in Muskogee, OK on October 5, 1949 to the late Robert G. Heidelberg and Sabrie (Farris) Heidelberg.  After graduating from Muskogee Central High School, Bill entered the U.S Navy during the Vietnam War in 1969.  He served as a radioman and decided to make his career with the Navy, serving over 20 years until...

Phyllis J. Onweller, age 86, of Wauseon, passed away Monday night, May 28, 2018 at Community Health Professionals Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  She was born in Morenci, MI on February 15, 1932 to the late Carl F. Olmstead and Nina (Bell) Olmstead.  Phyllis graduated from Wauseon High School in 1950.  For many years she worked at Page and Cox and Fulton Industries.  On October 4, 1953 she married the boy next door, James Elton Onweller and together built their family home...

Eileen I. Bowerman, age 97, of Delta, passed away the morning of Memorial Day, May 28, 2018 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  She was born in Napoleon on September 25, 1920 to the late Elmer Spiess and Mary (Mohler) Spiess.  Eileen was a 1938 graduate of Liberty Center High School.  She later married James Bowerman and he preceded her in death in 1972.  For over 20 years Eileen served with First Federal Bank in Delta.  One of her favorite hobbies was...

Ronald W. Jennings, age 68, of Swanton, at no fault of his own was tragically taken from us on Thursday, May 24, 2018 with injuries received in an automobile accident near his home.  He was born in Bowling Green, OH on February 10, 1950 to the late Floyd Jennings and Martha (Miller) Jennings.  Ron was a 1968 graduate of Delta High School.  He was an Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  He later married his high school sweet heart Cherie (Falor) Beaudry,...