Obituaries

Obituaries

James Harold Case

James Harold Case

Jul 10, 2020

James H. Case, age 72, of Delta, passed away Friday evening, July 10, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Jim was born in Tecumsch, Michigan on June 10, 1948 to the late Earl Case and Luella (Joseph) Case, who survives.  He was united in marriage on October 13, 2001 to Suzanne (Born) Gillen and together they...

Leza K. Niederhoff

Leza K. Niederhoff

Jul 9, 2020

Leza K. Niederhoff, age 74, of Risingsun, Ohio, passed away at Wood County Hospital Thursday morning, July 9, 2020.  She was born in Wauseon, Ohio on May 31, 1946 one of four children to the late Otto F. Niederhoff and Ruth (Newill) Niederhoff.  Leza graduated from Delta High School in 1964.  She attended the Toledo University; where she received...

Malinda A (Swick)  Graber

Malinda A (Swick) Graber

Jul 2, 2020

Malinda A. Graber, age 66, of Delta, peacefully passed away on Thursday morning, July 2, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.  She was born in Napoleon on July 13, 1953 to the late Jim Swick and Sally (Watson) Swick; who survives.  Malinda graduated from Napoleon High School in 1971 and went on to receive her LPN license...

Marie M. (Burk)  Bloomer

Marie M. (Burk) Bloomer

Jun 23, 2020

Marie M. Bloomer, age 91, of Delta peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, June 23, 2020 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  She was born in Napoleon on January 16, 1929 to the late William T. Burk and Minnie (Scheele) Burk.  Marie was a 1947 graduate of Napoleon High School.  For over 23 years Marie worked as Chief Payroll Officer for...

Douglas Bernard Cole

Douglas Bernard Cole

Jun 19, 2020

Douglas B. Cole, age 71, of Delta, passed away early Friday morning, June 19, 2020 in his home.  He was born on May 7, 1949 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Robert Cole and Willo (Smith) Cole, who survives.  Douglas was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Nicely on February 3, 1968 and together had three sons.  Douglas was...

Marilyn H. (Miller)  Ricker

Marilyn H. (Miller) Ricker

Jun 12, 2020

Marilyn H. Ricker, age 85, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold early Friday morning, June 12, 2020.  She was born on May 28, 1935 to the late Cecill Miller and Alma (Bauer) Miller.  Marilyn graduated from Wauseon High School and later married Marion D. Ricker on June 16, 1954. ...

Michael S Ford

Michael S Ford

Jun 4, 2020

Michael S. Ford, 71 years old, departed this world on Thursday, June 4, 2020.  All 5 of his sons were present at St. Vincent's hospital in Toledo, Ohio.   Mike was born in Port Hueneme (Oxnard), California  on December 13, 1948,  to the late Harold L Ford and Roselyn V (Reissig) Ford.  His early life was an extraordinary adventure which...

Richard "Dick" G Patterson

Richard "Dick" G Patterson

May 27, 2020

Richard "Dick" G. Patterson, age 78, of Wauseon passed away unexpectedly at the Fulton County Health Center with his wife by his side, Wednesday morning May 27, 2020.  He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on August 20, 1941 to the late Eugene Patterson and Elizabeth (Givens) Patterson who survives.  Shortly after High School he joined the U.S Marines...

Donald L Simon Iii

Donald L Simon Iii

May 22, 2020

Donald L. Simon III, Age 40, of Delta passed away unexpectedly Friday night, May 22, 2020.  He was born in Wauseon on September 29, 1979 to Debra (Falor) and Donald L. Simon Jr. and both survive.  Shortly after graduating from Delta High School he moved to Florida; where he worked as a server for a Tai food restaurant and...

Corwin Lyle Starr

Corwin Lyle Starr

May 13, 2020

Corwin Lyle Starr, age 83 of Napoleon, and formerly of Delta, passed to eternal life from complications of Parkinson's Disease on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home in Napoleon surrounded by his loving family.  Corwin was born in Bryan, Ohio on March 26, 1937 to the late Byron & Mildred (Kelly) Starr.  He was united in marriage to...

Ruthann (Borton)  Tanner

Ruthann (Borton) Tanner

May 12, 2020

Ruthann Tanner, age 82, of Wauseon, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in her home with her loving family by her side.  Ruthann was born in Wauseon, on October 16, 1937 to the late Robert and Helen (Hicks) Borton, Sr.  She was a GPN (General Practical Nurse), now known as an LPN, working for Home Health Care for...

Julie Raye Peebles

Julie Raye Peebles

May 7, 2020

Julia Raye "Julie" Peebles, age 59, of Wauseon, passed away Thursday morning, May 7, 2020 at her daughter's home in Whitehouse, with her loving family by her side.  Julie was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on September 8, 1960, to Raymond & Elaine (Moor) Sugg.  Julie was a 1978 graduate of Wauseon High School and loved to keep in...

Maxine J (Rhoads)  Echler

Maxine J (Rhoads) Echler

May 1, 2020

Maxine J. Echler, age 93, of Delta, passed away Friday morning, May 1, 2020 at the Swanton Valley Healthcare Center where she had been a resident for three years.  Maxine was born in Liberty Center on March 20, 1927 to the late Harvey Rhoads and Jessie (Patton) Rhoads.  She was a 1947 graduate of Delta High School.  For several...

Pamela J. (Mortemore)  Paskan

Pamela J. (Mortemore) Paskan

Apr 29, 2020

Pamela Jean (Mortemore) Paskan, age 63, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.  Pam was born in Toledo on August 7, 1956 to Ronald Mortemore and the late Helen (Styer) Ferris.  She married the love of her life, Michael Sterling Paskan, in Wauseon, on July 19, 1982.  Pam...

Jacquelyn L (Spahr)  Bruner

Jacquelyn L (Spahr) Bruner

Apr 23, 2020

Jacquelyn L. Bruner, age 87, of Delta, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Swanton Health Care where she was a resident for a short time.  Jacquelyn was born in Toledo on October 24, 1932 to the late Donald Spahr and Louise (Bristol) Spahr.  She graduated from Libbey High School in 1950 and married Harry E. Bruner on November...

Doris Fay Waite

Doris Fay Waite

Apr 22, 2020

Doris Fay (Graber) Waite, age 85, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.  Doris was born in German Township, Ohio on May 3, 1934 to the late Harvey & Ida (Rupp) Graber.  She was united in marriage to Max W. Waite, Jr, in Angola, Indiana on September 25, 1954, and he preceded her death on March...

Sharon M. (Abair)  Hasapes

Sharon M. (Abair) Hasapes

Apr 22, 2020

Sharon M. Hasapes, age 58, after a courageous battle with cancer peacefully passed away at her Delta home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday morning April 22, 2020.  Sharon was born on May 10, 1961 to the late Ralph Abair and Frances (Grey) Abair.  She graduated from Bedford High School in 1979.  On March 23, 1985, Sharon was united...

Tim Edwin Bowerman

Tim Edwin Bowerman

Apr 19, 2020

Tim Edwin Bowerman, age 55, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at the Fulton County Health Center late Sunday night, April 19, 2020.  He was born on October 6, 1964 in Wauseon; one of two sons to the late Edwin L. Bowerman and Donna (Finney) Bowerman who survives.  Tim graduated from Delta High School and later went on to serve...

Mary Pearl Reckner

Mary Pearl Reckner

Apr 17, 2020

Mary P. Reckner, age 94, of Wauseon, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020, in her home.  She was born in Liberty Center, Ohio on July 14, 1925 to the late Lansing & Pearl Mae (Simmons) Skates.  She married Chester "Chet" Reckner in Wauseon on April 7, 1944 and he preceded her in death on November 8, 2018.  Shortly...

David William Armstrong

David William Armstrong

Apr 14, 2020

David William Armstrong, age 61, of Erie, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.  David was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 27, 1958 to the late William & Alice (Green) Armstrong.  He worked as a free lance graphic designer.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved...