Obituaries

Obituaries

Delmer D. Tanner

Delmer D. Tanner

Jun 5, 2021

Delmer Tanner, age 83, recently residing in Florida, passed away early Saturday morning, June 5, 2021 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Delmer D. Tanner, age 83, formerly of Wauseon and most recently of Lakeland, FL; peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, June 5, 2021, at Community Health Professional Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  He was born at his family's home...

Kent C. Knauss  Sr.

Kent C. Knauss Sr.

May 20, 2021

Kent C. Knauss Sr., age 76, of Delta, passed away with his family by his side, Thursday evening, May 20, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee after battling health issues for many years.  He was born on October 3, 1944 to the late Leo Knauss and Florence (Hampton) Knauss.  Kent graduated from Anthony Wayne High School and entered...

Robert E. Cunningham

Robert E. Cunningham

May 15, 2021

Robert E. Cunningham, age 72, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 15, 2021.  Bob was born on October 19, 1948 in Toledo to the late Treva Geiger (Showman) and stepfather, Floyd Billings.  After graduating from Delta High School in 1966, he entered the Navy and served during the Vietnam War from 1966-1969.  While in Vietnam, he was able...

Kenneth C Davis

Kenneth C Davis

May 13, 2021

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...

Donald Lee Boman

Donald Lee Boman

May 5, 2021

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...

Shannan L. Drewes

Shannan L. Drewes

May 4, 2021

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...

Dale Louis Mcquillin

Dale Louis Mcquillin

Apr 29, 2021

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...

Deanna M. (Johnson)  Guthrie

Deanna M. (Johnson) Guthrie

Apr 25, 2021

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...

Betty Ann Keller

Betty Ann Keller

Apr 15, 2021

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...

Brenda J. (Riddle)  (Johnson) Jones

Brenda J. (Riddle) (Johnson) Jones

Apr 13, 2021

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...

Dean F. Kishpaugh

Dean F. Kishpaugh

Apr 10, 2021

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...

Melinda Kay Clark

Melinda Kay Clark

Apr 3, 2021

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...

Daryl "Jesse" Walter

Daryl "Jesse" Walter

Mar 27, 2021

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...

Marren Rose Seedorf

Marren Rose Seedorf

Mar 25, 2021

Marren "Pearl" Rose Seedorf, 3 months, was welcomed into Heaven on March 25, 2021 at Toledo Hospital.  She was born on November 27, 2020 to Joshua Seedorf and Samantha (Carpenter) Seedorf of Waterville.   Left to cherish her memory and loving smile are her parents, Joshua and Samantha; brother, Jude Matthew Seedorf; maternal grandparents, Kevin (Shelley) Carpenter of Delta; paternal...

Christine M Guilford

Christine M Guilford

Mar 19, 2021

Christine (Sampson) Guilford, age 90, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away Friday evening, March 19, 2021, at the Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center.  Christine was born in Wauseon on July 18, 1930 to the late George and Laura (Wyse) Sampson.  She married Paul D. Guilford, on October 2, 1949 and he preceded her in death on January 2, 2012. ...

Grace Evelyn May

Grace Evelyn May

Mar 19, 2021

Grace E. (Rabourn) May, age 83, of Napoleon, peacefully passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.   Grace was born in Carrollton, Kentucky on August 9, 1937 to the late Marvin B. and Kathrine (Cragmyle) Rabourn.  She married William "Cliff" May on March 29, 1955 and he preceded her in death in...

Audrey Ruth Smith

Audrey Ruth Smith

Mar 17, 2021

Audrey R. (Frey) Smith, age 86, of Wauseon, was called home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.  Audrey was born in Winameg, Ohio on October 19, 1934 to the late Albert and Sarah (Dunbar) Frey.  She married John W. Smith on February 10, 1953...

William M. Osterhout

William M. Osterhout

Mar 15, 2021

William M. Osterhout, age 83, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, March 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  William was born in Malenta, Ohio on March 17, 1937 to the late Ray and Sylvia (Shipman) Osterhout, Sr.  He was united in marriage to Charlotte Tanier on June 27, 1954.  William was a plasterer/business agent...

Warren "Lee" L. Gibson

Warren "Lee" L. Gibson

Mar 14, 2021

Warren L. "Lee" Gibson, age 68, of Delta, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  Lee was born in Whittier, California on March 13, 1953 to the late Luther and Gloria (Crest) Gibson.  A U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran, he served his country during the Vietnam War from 1973 to 1975.  After serving in...

Marilyn Ann Miller

Marilyn Ann Miller

Mar 9, 2021

Marilyn A. (Getz) Miller, age 91, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully in her sleep as her daughters held her hands, on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, after a brief stay at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home Rehab in Archbold.  Marilyn was born in Perrysburg, Ohio on October 5, 1929, to the late John and Winifred (Lee) Getz.  She would later marry...