Obituaries

Obituaries

Robin Lynn (Foote)  Chapa

Robin Lynn (Foote) Chapa

Apr 10, 2024

Robin Lynn Chapa, age 62, of Liberty Center, with her loving family by her bedside, was welcomed into the hands of her Lord, Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  She was born in Wauseon on April 21, 1961 to the late Francis Foote and Virginia (LaPoint) Foote.  Robin graduated from Liberty Center...

Marilyn Ann (Morr)  Vandock

Marilyn Ann (Morr) Vandock

Apr 6, 2024

Marilyn A. Vandock, age 90, lifelong resident of Delta, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, April 6, 2024 at The Lakes of Monclova.  She was born in Wauseon on May 15, 1933 to Kenneth Morr and Eva (Snyder) Morr.  On August 17, 1953 she married Roy J. Vandock in Delta and together shared 54 years together until his passing...

Kristee "Kris" Renee (Knierim)  Neuenschwander

Kristee "Kris" Renee (Knierim) Neuenschwander

Apr 4, 2024

Kristee "Kris" Renee Neuenschwander, age 60, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Toledo Hospital, Thursday evening April 4, 2024. She was born on August 4, 1963, to William Joseph and Ruth Marie (Miller) Knierim. Kris was a graduate of Wauseon High School.  Before retiring, she served over 30 years with IAC in Wauseon, most...

Gayle Gene Schaffner

Gayle Gene Schaffner

Apr 1, 2024

Gayle Gene Schaffner, age 73, of Fayette, passed away with is family by his side at St Vincent's Mercy Medical center on April 1, 2024.  He was born on December 15, 1950 in Morenci, Michigan to the late John G. Schaffner and Janet (Rollins) Schaffner.  Gayle would graduate from Fayette High School and later attend Bowling Green State University;...

Eric Denver Donaldson

Eric Denver Donaldson

Mar 30, 2024

Eric Denver Donaldson, aged 80, of Delta, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 30, surrounded by his loving family, after bravely facing complications from MS. Born on March 26, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, Eric was the cherished son of Frank and Norma (Hedge) Donaldson.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Carol Jeanne (Meyers) Donaldson, and...

Lois Arlene Tester

Lois Arlene Tester

Mar 29, 2024

Lois A. Tester, of Wauseon, went to her heavenly home early Friday morning, March 29, 2024.  Lois was born on February 15, 1929 to Jesse and Irene O'Brien and was raised in Mt. Auburn, IL, as one of 9 children.   The family then moved to NW Ohio, and she met and married John George "Tony" Miller in 1946.  They...

Constance "Connie" Marie (Butler)  Frey

Constance "Connie" Marie (Butler) Frey

Mar 26, 2024

Constance "Connie" Marie Frey, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at her Wauseon home on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024. She was born on June 25, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James E. Butler and Dolores M. (Morrison) Butler.  After high school she would marry the love of her life, Reginal "Reg" Frey on December 2, 1981.  Connie...

Timothy Charles Andrews

Timothy Charles Andrews

Mar 24, 2024

Timothy Charles Andrews, age 71, of Delta, passed away surrounded by family on March 24, 2024. He had experienced a short illness and was being cared for by truly extraordinary doctors and nurses at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Tim was born in Wauseon, Ohio to Charles and Barbara (Hartsell) Andrews on January 31, 1953. He graduated from...

Richard Hoffer

Richard Hoffer

Mar 23, 2024

Richard Hoffer, age 78, of Liberty Center, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Perrysburg. He was born in Auburn, Washington to the late Ruth Gladys Hoffer on July 27, 1945.  After high school he enlisted in the United States Army serving in Vietnam from 1964 - 1970.  Upon returning to the States, he started his career...

Karen Louise (Dorris)  Hayes

Karen Louise (Dorris) Hayes

Mar 2, 2024

Karen Louise Hayes, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at her Delta home, March 2, 2024.  She was born on July 6, 1945 to Robert Dallas Dorris and Eileen Dorris.  Karen was a 1963 graduate of Southfield High School in Southfield, MI.  A waitress through out her working career, she served at local restaurants including, Smith's, Gene's Place, Eve's, Tiffany's...

Rollin E. Smith

Rollin E. Smith

Mar 2, 2024

Rollin Edward Smith, age 83, of Wauseon, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Community Health Professionals Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born in Cleveland, OH on November 27, 1940 to Raymond Smith and Dorothy (Zbikowski) Smith.  After high school, he married Diana Barth and together were blessed with three children, Greg, Lisa and Trisha. Rollin entered the U.S...

Margo Ann (Sulewski)  Orthwein

Margo Ann (Sulewski) Orthwein

Feb 24, 2024

Margo Ann Orthwein, age 76, of Wauseon, Ohio, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus this 24th day of February 2024. She spent her last days surrounded by love with her family and friends.  As a dedicated Christian and follower of Jesus Christ, she remained in prayer and the promise of life ever after with our God Almighty. Margo...

Ned E. Doll

Ned E. Doll

Feb 24, 2024

Ned E. Doll, age 82, of Oregon, OH, peacefully passed away at Kingston Residence of Sylvania, Saturday morning, February 24, 2024; where he had resided the last two years.  He was born at home in McClure, Ohio on January 22, 1942 to Earnest Doll and Marceil (Rechner) Doll.  Ned graduated from Damascus Township High School in 1960 and later...

Jane Maria (Biddle)  Hawkins

Jane Maria (Biddle) Hawkins

Feb 15, 2024

Jane Maria (Biddle) Hawkins, age 67, of Liberty Center, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family late Thursday night, February 15, 2024. She was born in Wauseon, Ohio on July 16, 1956 to the late Kenneth Wayne Biddle and Sue Marie (Falor) Biddle who survives. Jane graduated from Delta High School in 1974, and shortly after graduation...

Donald James Gilbert

Donald James Gilbert

Feb 9, 2024

Donald James Gilbert, age 73, of Swanton, Ohio, sadly left us on February 9, 2024.  Don was born to Robert S. Gilbert, Sr. and Regina E. Gilbert on September 8, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio.  He was a 1968 graduate of DeVilbiss High School and received an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from The University of Toledo shortly thereafter.  Don...

Jane Addams (Frey)  Burroughs

Jane Addams (Frey) Burroughs

Feb 5, 2024

Jane Addams Burroughs, age 86, of Lyons and recently of Genacross Lutheran Services in Napoleon, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, February 5, 2024 at the Henry County Hospital in Napoleon.  She was born at her parents' home in Winameg, OH on May 12, 1937 to Albert Frey and Sarah (Dunbar) Frey.  Jane graduated from Wauseon High School in 1955...

Dorothy Loraine (Coleman)  Rigg

Dorothy Loraine (Coleman) Rigg

Jan 24, 2024

Dorothy L. Rigg, age 80, passed away under hospice care early Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024 at Northcrest Rehabilitation and Nursing in Napoleon. She was born in Adrian, MI, on January 14, 1944, to the late Harry Coleman and Clara (Harvey) Coleman, one of eleven children.  Dorothy graduated from Morenci High School.  On June 1, 1974 in Neapolis, Ohio,...

Dennis Ray Sperry Sr

Dennis Ray Sperry Sr

Jan 20, 2024

Dennis R. Sperry Sr., age 78, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at The Toledo Hospital, Saturday evening, January 20, 2024.  He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on August 28, 1945 to the late Robert Jacob Sperry and Alice Henriettta (Starkey) Sperry.  Dennis graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1963 and began his career...

June Eileen (Mason)  Koder

June Eileen (Mason) Koder

Jan 15, 2024

June Eileen Koder, age 90, of Delta, peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024 at Swanton Valley Care Center.  She was born in Genoa, Ohio; one of five children to Ollie "B" Mason and Essie (Howard) Mason.  June graduated from Swanton High School in 1951 and would later serve over 26 years with Perfection Finishers in Wauseon. ...

Debra Ann (Wingard)  Wilson

Debra Ann (Wingard) Wilson

Jan 15, 2024

Debra A. Wilson, age 59, of Delta, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the Ebeid Hospice Center of Sylvania. She was born on December 27, 1964 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Ronald Wingard and Nancy (VonSeggern) Wingard.  Debra served over ten years with Schmidlin Greenhouse, where she grew many friendships. ...