Obituaries

Delta Ohio Obituaries

Marilyn J. (Kurth)  Henricks

Marilyn J. (Kurth) Henricks

Jan 1, 2022

Marilyn J. Henricks, age 89, of Delta, peacefully passed away Saturday night, January 1, 2022 at Swanton Health Care where she had resided the past five months.  Marilyn was born in Swanton on March 19, 1932 to Frank Kurth and Grace (Sperling) Kurth.  She graduated from Swanton High School and later married the late James G. Henricks and together...

Willo D. (Smith)  Cole

Willo D. (Smith) Cole

Dec 30, 2021

Willo D. Cole, age 96, of Swanton, peacefully passed away on Thursday afternoon, December 30, 2021 at Swanton Health Care.  Willow was born in Hartford City, Indiana to the late Fred and Onalee (Vallard) Smith.  She would later marry Robert S. Cole, Sr. and together they raised 8 children.  Willo worked on the production line for Fulton Tubing for...

Richard "Ric" L. Rhoads

Richard "Ric" L. Rhoads

Dec 24, 2021

Richard "Ric" L Rhoads, age 68 of Delta Ohio, surrounded by his wife and daughters, at McLaren St Luke's Hospital, was healed of all earthly issues when our Heavenly Father took him home the morning of Dec 24, 2021.  Ric was born on November 26, 1953 in Ft Wayne, Indiana to the late Harold Rhoads and Evelyn (Krohn) Rhoads.   ...

Donelda Bernadine Bechstein

Donelda Bernadine Bechstein

Dec 23, 2021

Donelda B. Bechstein, age 86, of Swanton, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo.  Donelda was born in Tedrow, Ohio on July 6, 1935 to the late Frank and Opal (Bailey) Bender.  She met and married Dale Bechstein on June 6, 1953 and together they were blessed with 4 children.  A 1953...

Wesley "Wes" D. Tanner

Wesley "Wes" D. Tanner

Dec 23, 2021

Wesley "Wes" D. Tanner, age 57, of Liberty Center, OH and Lexington, KY, surrounded by his loving family, passed away to his Heavenly home Thursday morning, December 23, 2021.  He was born in Wauseon on February 5, 1964 to the late Delmer Tanner and Ruthann (Borton) Tanner.  He and his family moved to Lexington Kentucky where Wes graduated from...

David Carl Schultz

David Carl Schultz

Dec 20, 2021

David C. Schultz, age 80, of Swanton passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at McLaren St. Luke's Hospital.  David was born in Toledo on November 7, 1941 to the late Lynn and Marian (Reedy) Schultz.  He married Connie Schroeder on August 17, 1963 and together they were blessed with three children.  A US Army Veteran, David proudly served...

David Allen Armstrong

David Allen Armstrong

Dec 9, 2021

David A. Armstrong, age 77, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Fulton Manor.  Dave was born in Wauseon on May 22, 1944 to the late Carl and Dolores (Weber) Armstrong.  He married Linda Andrews on June 7, 1964 and together were blessed with three children.  A Vietnam Veteran, Dave proudly served in the US...

Timothy M. Churchill

Timothy M. Churchill

Dec 5, 2021

Timothy M. Churchill, age 75, of Delta, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Sunday night, December 5, 2021.  He was born in Wauseon to the late Vernon E. Churchill and Mildred (McQuillin) Churchill.  Tim graduated from Delta High School in 1964, then attended Bowling Green State University, graduating in 1967 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and...

Pastor Thomas A. Bates

Pastor Thomas A. Bates

Dec 1, 2021

Pastor Thomas A. Bates, age 79, of Delta, passed away at his home Wednesday, December 1, 2021.  He was born in Toledo on August 31, 1942.  After graduating from Anthony Wayne High School, he attended Great Lakes Christian College where he was ordained as a Pastor.  He married Connie Price on June 19, 1964 and together have shared 57...

Kenneth V. Nye Sr.

Kenneth V. Nye Sr.

Nov 24, 2021

Kenneth V. Nye Sr., age 80, with his loving family by his side, passed away under hospice care at his Liberty Center home Wednesday evening, November 24, 2021.  He was born in Napoleon on April 27, 1941 to the late Virgil Nye and Virginia (Bannister) Nye.  Ken attended Liberty Center High School.  On August 10, 1963 he married Sonja...

John Allen Robarge

John Allen Robarge

Nov 23, 2021

John A. Robarge, age 82, of Swanton peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in his home surrounded by loving family members.  John was born in Toledo on August 11, 1939 to the late Ralph and Leila (Allen) Robarge.  John owned his own barber shop, The Varsity Barber Shop, for many years which was located in Perrysburg, Ohio. ...

Janice Anne (Borck)  Naugle

Janice Anne (Borck) Naugle

Nov 22, 2021

Janice A. Naugle, age 74, of Delta, passed away Monday evening, November 22, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  She was born in Toledo on September 14, 1947 to the late Albert L. Borck and Rita (Bach) Borck.  After graduating from high school she attended college at Sienna Heights in Adrian, MI and later in life...

Anna Marie (Mccutchan)  Randolph

Anna Marie (Mccutchan) Randolph

Nov 19, 2021

Our Beloved Anna Marie Randolph, age 98, was wrapped in the arms of God and together they ascended to her new home on November 19, 2021. We will miss her more than we yet know. She was born on October 21, 1923.  She was preceded in death by her only love, Gerald Randolph. "Tana" was a remarkable lady. We...

Patricia Ann Scribner

Patricia Ann Scribner

Nov 18, 2021

Patricia A. Scribner, age 88, of Delta, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021.  Patricia was born in Montpelier, Ohio on February 14, 1933 to the late Harley and Lucille (Beckman) Freese.  She married James Scribner on December 19, 1954 and together they raised 7 children.  She volunteered for The Rescue Crisis Center in Toledo and The Open Door...

Joyce A. (Miller)  Reed

Joyce A. (Miller) Reed

Nov 14, 2021

Joyce Amanda (Miller) (Stutzman) Reed of Wauseon and a recent resident of Fulton Manor, went to be with the Lord November 14, 2021 at the age of 87. She was born in Sutton, Nebraska on August 13, 1934 to Mabel Beckler and Milo Miller.  As a young woman Joyce was a schoolteacher for grades K-4 in Seward, NE. She...

John Raymond Eckenrode

John Raymond Eckenrode

Nov 13, 2021

John R. Eckenrode, age 83, of Liberty Center, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold.  John was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 18, 1938 to the late George and Gertrude (Heffernan) Eckenrode.  A US Army Veteran, John proudly served his country from1962 to 1964.  He had worked for the Campbell Soup Co. for many...

Larry Michael Yarberry

Larry Michael Yarberry

Nov 10, 2021

Larry Yarberry, age 51, of Swanton, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the Bowling Green Care Center.  He was born in Ontario, Oregon on October 26, 1970 to the late Larry D. and Barbara A. (Kinney) Yarberry.  Larry was working for D&M2 in Delta.  During his spare time he enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his...

Amy L. (Smith)  Tippens

Amy L. (Smith) Tippens

Nov 9, 2021

Amy L. Tippens, age 43, passed away at her Delta home of natural causes Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021.  She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on July 5, 1978 to Thomas Smith and Deborah (Mason) Smith.  Amy graduated from Ravenna High School in 1996 and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Kent State University and...

Paul D. Shull

Paul D. Shull

Nov 4, 2021

Paul D. Shull, age 85, of Wauseon, was called home to his Lord and waiting wife of 65 years, Karis, Thursday afternoon, November 4, 2021.  He was born in Montpelier on August 21, 1936 to Rev. John Shull and Mary (Stahl) Shull.  Paul graduated from Gorham Fayette High School and later attended Defiance College.  On June 2, 1956 he...

Robert G. Thatcher

Robert G. Thatcher

Nov 3, 2021

Robert "Bob" G. Thatcher, age 79, of Delta, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Wauseon on February 27, 1942 to the late Gerald and Mable (Osterhout) Thatcher.  A 1960 graduate of Delta H.S., Robert would later join the Navy and serve his country from 1960 to 1964.  An avid fisherman, Bob...