Obituaries

Obituaries

Cathy Ann Dehass

Cathy Ann Dehass

Aug 6, 2019

Cathy A DeHass of Wauseon OH went Home on Aug 6th.  Cathy was born to the late Frederick and Marjorie ( Royal) Stoner in Montpelier, OH.  Cathy received her Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green State University in 1981.  Cathy dedicated her career to working in the field of Special Education until she retired in 2008.  She worked...

Izetta H Badertscher

Izetta H Badertscher

Aug 5, 2019

Izetta (Ernsthausen) Taylor Badertscher, age 90, of Findlay, Ohio passed away on August 5, 2019 at Birchaven Village, Findlay.  Izetta was born in Edcouch, Texas on December 15, 1928 to the late Ernest & Helen (Dierksheide) Ernsthausen.  A homemaker all her life, Izetta spent many years as a seamstress for the Delta Public Schools and provided daycare for local...

Roger D Clausen

Roger D Clausen

Aug 4, 2019

Roger D. Clausen, age 74, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at his farm Sunday, August 4, 2019.  He was born in Morenci, MI on September 25, 1944 to the late Delmer Clausen and Rita (Erford) Clausen.  Roger married Darlene Filiere and together were blessed with three sons, Dale, Steven and Wade Clausen.  He later married Doris "Janie" Montague and...

Shirley J Marion

Shirley J Marion

Jul 27, 2019

Shirley Marion, age 80, of Wauseon and formerly of Petersburg, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo.  Shirley was born in KayJay, Kentucky on October 23, 1938 to The late Rev. James and Doxie (Owens) Lawson.  She married William "Bill" Marion on June 16, 1956 and he survives.  Shirley was a custodian...

William A. Schrock

William A. Schrock

Jul 19, 2019

William A. Schrock, age 86, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 under hospice care at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  Bill was born in Delta on March 26, 1933 to the late Stanley K. Schrock and Lucille (Fields) Schrock.  After graduating from Delta High School in 1951 he received his Bachelor's of Education from Bowling Green State...

Rocky L. Murry Sr.

Rocky L. Murry Sr.

Jul 18, 2019

Rocky Lee Murry Sr., age 46, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday morning, July 18, 2019.  He was born on September 14, 1972 to the late Jerold L. Murry Sr. and Donna (Bailey) Murry.  Rocky was united in marriage to Angela Losie on May 4, 2002 and she survives.  He was recently serving as plant manager...

Anita Faye Warf

Anita Faye Warf

Jul 15, 2019

Anita F. Warf, age 69, of Defiance, and formerly of Delta passed away Monday night, July 15, 2019 at Community Health Professionals Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born in Lebanon Missouri on June 24, 1950 to the late Romma Gage and Almer (Dame) Gage.  On June 10, 1968 she married Paul E. Warf in Sidney, Ohio and he survives. ...

Kenneth F. Upell

Kenneth F. Upell

Jul 10, 2019

Kenneth F. Upell, age 91, of Liberty Center, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday evening, July 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Fruit Ridge, MI on February 5, 1928 to the late Loren A. Upell and Doris (Fuller) Upell.  After graduating from Liberty Center High School, he married the love of his life,...

Eleanor "Ellie" Rose Knapp

Eleanor "Ellie" Rose Knapp

Jul 2, 2019

Eleanor "Ellie" Rose Knapp, infant daughter of Allen and Amanda (Meyers) Knapp was welcomed into Heaven on July 2, 2019 when she passed away at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  Ellie was born in Toledo on February 6, 2019.   Left to cherish her memory are parents Allen and Amanda; brother, Hunter; paternal grandparents, Dennis (Deborah) Knapp; maternal...

Robert Gerald Shepard

Robert Gerald Shepard

Jul 2, 2019

Robert Gerald Shepard, age 63, of Delta passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Robert was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on June 30, 1956 to the late Roland & Alice (Williams) Shepard.  He met and married the love of his life, Mary McCaig on November 17, 1979.  Robert worked for...

Raymond V. Yantis

Raymond V. Yantis

Jul 1, 2019

Raymond V. Yantis, age 66, of Toledo, passed away at his home Monday, July 1, 2019.  He was born in Toledo on January 30, 1953 to the late Vernon T. Yantis and Helen (Raymond) Yantis.  Before retiring, Ray worked as an automotive technician with the Midas Company.  During his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and being in...

Harold L. Krauss

Harold L. Krauss

Jun 26, 2019

Harold L. Krauss, age 93, of Delta, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 26, 2019 at the Fulton County Health Center while under the care of Great Lakes Hospice.  Harold was born in Delta on June 21, 1926 to the late Godlob Krauss and Elizabeth "Bessie" Krauss.  He graduated from Delta High School in 1944 and soon after married...

Judith F. (Martin)  Benz-Haley

Judith F. (Martin) Benz-Haley

Jun 22, 2019

Judith F. Benz-Haley, age 75, of Toledo peacefully passed away with her family by her side Saturday afternoon, June 22, 2019 at Kingston Care Center in Sylvania.  She was born in Swanton on June 5, 1944 to the late George Martin and Marjorie (Caswell) Martin.  Judy attended Whitmer High School and later married Joseph Benz.  On August 5, 2000...

Merian M. (Walter)  Hallow

Merian M. (Walter) Hallow

Jun 22, 2019

Merian M. Hallow, age 98, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away at Indian Meadows in Wauseon on June 22, 2019.  Merian was born in AI Ohio on June 10, 1921 to the late Jacob Walter and Minnie (Welch) Walter.  She married Samuel Hallow and he preceded her in death in 2005.  For over 30 years she was employed with the...

Lorrine P. Patterson

Lorrine P. Patterson

Jun 20, 2019

Lorrine P. Patterson, age 76, of Delta, passed away Thursday night, June 20, 2019 at Community Health Professional Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  She was born in Morenci, MI on May 8, 1943 to the late Denver C. Keefer and Bessie (Smith) Keefer.  Lorrine was a graduate of Fayette High School and in 1965 she moved to Delta.  On June...

Jose A. Carrizales  Jr.

Jose A. Carrizales Jr.

Jun 12, 2019

Jose A. Carrizales Jr., age 63, of Delta, passed away June 12, 2019 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  He was born in Mercedes Texas on December 22, 1955 to the late Jose A. Carrizales Sr. and Olga (Ramos) Carrizales.  Jose graduated from Delta High School in 1974, where he excelled at wrestling; qualifying for the State Tournament...

Gary L Sprague

Gary L Sprague

Jun 11, 2019

Gary L. Sprague, age 78, of Delta, passed away June 11, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.    He was born in Toledo on August 24, 1940 to the late LeRoy C. Sprague and Elizabeth J. Ley.  After attending school in Toledo he entered the Navy and was honorable discharged in 1958.  For many years Gary worked at Toledo...

Alan Paul Favorite

Alan Paul Favorite

Jun 11, 2019

Alan Paul Favorite, age 52, of Delta, passed away on June 11, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Alan was born in Wauseon on August 24, 1966 to Larry & Connie (Dellenbach) Favorite.  He married Sheila Randall on December 20, 1994.  Alan was big into scouting becoming an Eagle Scout and in 1978...

Julie Ann Chase

Julie Ann Chase

May 27, 2019

Julie A. Chase, age 68, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday, May 27, 2019 at her home.  Julie was born in Wauseon on March 17, 1951 to the late Arthur C. Chase Sr. and Rose Marie (Lambert) Goldsmith who survives.  She attended Delta High School and was a member of the Delta Eagles for over 30...

Allen J Wiemken

Allen J Wiemken

May 21, 2019

Allen "A.J." Wiemken, age 19, of Liberty Center, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.  He was born in Wauseon on July 8, 1999 to Keith A. Wiemken and Renee (Bishop) Wiemken.  A.J attended Liberty Center School before graduating from Four County Vocational in 2018.  During his time in school he enjoyed football, baseball and basketball.  He was...