Obituaries

Obituaries

Carolyn June Davis

Carolyn June Davis

Feb 1, 2022

Carolyn J. Davis, age 93, of Delta, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at McLaren St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee.  Carolyn was born in Toledo on October 24, 1928 to the late Milton and Elva (Smith) Burgin.  She married Floyd Davis on May 29, 1948 and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2002.  Carolyn was a graduate...

Angela Marie Menden

Angela Marie Menden

Jan 30, 2022

Angela M. Menden, age 62, of Metamora, passed away peacefully in her home, Sunday, January 30, 2022 with her family by her side.  Angela was born in Toledo on September 4, 1959 to the late George, Jr. and Patricia (Meiring) Menden.  Angela worked in the nursing field for over 30 years.  She loved her job, the residents, and most...

George W Howard

George W Howard

Jan 29, 2022

George W. Howard, age 82, a longtime resident of Delta, passed away Saturday morning, January 29, 2022 at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, MI.  He was born in Delta on September 7, 1939 to the late Clyde N. Howard and Audrey M. (Summers) Howard.  After graduating from Wauseon High School he was drafted into the Army were he...

Paul Arthur Fenton

Paul Arthur Fenton

Jan 23, 2022

Paul A. Fenton, age 61, of Jasper, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  Paul was born in Toledo on September 19, 1960 to the late Harry S. and Joyce J. (Wagner) Fenton.  A 1979 graduate of Sand Creek H.S., Paul had worked several jobs...

Ruth Irene (Brown)  Shelt

Ruth Irene (Brown) Shelt

Jan 19, 2022

Ruth Irene Shelt, age 93, of Delta passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in her home.  Ruth was born in Swanton on April 20, 1928 to the late Lloyd and Winona (Mason) Brown.  She would marry Keith Shelt on February 28, 1948.  They enjoyed 64 years of marriage together until Keith's passing in 2012.  Together they were...

Terese Renee Gregory

Terese Renee Gregory

Jan 17, 2022

Terese R. Gregory, age 70, of Swanton, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 in her home.  Terese was born in Toledo on December 4, 1951 to the late Arlo and Barbara (Bobulova) Strole.  She married James Gregory on March 16, 1970 and together they were blessed with two children, Angela and Steven.  A homemaker all her life, Terese enjoyed...

Sally Ann (Short)  Ziegler

Sally Ann (Short) Ziegler

Jan 14, 2022

Sally Ann Ziegler, age 91, a long time resident of Delta, passed away on January 14, 2022. Sally was born July 23, 1930 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Jay and Helene Short, She had one younger brother, Jack. When Sally was 18, she married the love of her life, Loel Ziegler. Together they had six children: John, Jaynee (John)...

Jay Edward Case

Jay Edward Case

Jan 11, 2022

Jay E. Case, age 64, of Swanton, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at McLaren St. Luke's, Maumee.  Jay was born in Toledo on August 30, 1957 to the late William and Lois (Weber) Case who still survives.  He met and married Judy Carter on January 24,1985, and together they were blessed with two children, Kimberly and William.  A...

Christine (Wagner)  Parker

Christine (Wagner) Parker

Jan 4, 2022

Betty Christine Parker, always known as Christine, age 98, of Swanton, peacefully passed away at home Tuesday morning January 4, 2022.  She was born in Wauseon on January 30, 1923 to Homer Wagner and Edna (Snyder) Wagner.  After graduating from Wauseon High School, she worked at the flashlight factory for about four years.  On March 2, 1946, she was...

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. ...