Obituaries

Obituaries

Charles E. Hudson

Charles E. Hudson

Dec 11, 2018

Charles Emerson Hudson, age 84, of Delta, Ohio, passed away at his home with his wife and family by his side on December, 11, 2018.  He was born February 26, 1934 in Delta, Ohio; Charles or "Chuck" was the only child born to J. Franklin and Mary E. McQuillen.  Chuck has lived his entire life in Delta, graduating Delta...

Jeffrey M. Mathews

Jeffrey M. Mathews

Dec 6, 2018

Jeffrey M. Mathews, age 52, of Toledo, passed away Thursday morning, December 6, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  He was born in Muncie, IN on October 11, 1966 to the Michael E. Mathews and Carole (Troesken) Mathews and they survive.   Jeff graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1984.  On May 27, 1989 he married Lydia K....

Wilma June Clair

Wilma June Clair

Nov 30, 2018

Wilma June Clair, age 79, of Fremont, Indiana and formerly of Delta, Ohio, passed away on Friday July 5, 2019 at the Community Health Professionals, Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  June was born in Neapolis, Ohio on June 12, 1940 to the late Lester & Elma (Krauss) Aumend.   She married  Richard Rowe and he preceded her in death in 1979. ...

Deborah M (Chase)  Baer

Deborah M (Chase) Baer

Nov 24, 2018

Deborah M. Baer, age 63, of Delta Passed away in her home on Saturday, November 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Deborah was born in Wauseon on October 2, 1955 to Arthur and Rose (Lambert) Chase.  She spent 24 years in the Maintenance Department at Penta County and was also a member of the Delta Eagles.  In her...

Kathleen A (Grime)  Galbraith

Kathleen A (Grime) Galbraith

Nov 23, 2018

Kathleen A. Galbraith, age 66, of Delta, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  Kathy was born in Wauseon on October 11, 1952 to the late William Grime and Lavina (Tuckerman) Grime.   Kathy was a 1971 graduate of Delta High School.  She later married Thomas Galbraith on October 15, 1983 and he...

Chester G. Reckner

Chester G. Reckner

Nov 8, 2018

Chester G. Junior Reckner, age 98, of Wauseon, known to his friends as "Chet" passed away Thursday night, November 8, 2018 under hospice care at the Fulton County Health Center.   He was born in Wauseon on May 10, 1920 to George W. Reckner and Meta (Leibler) Reckner.  Chester graduated from Wauseon High School in 1939 and on April 4,...

Donald Cyrus Loar

Donald Cyrus Loar

Nov 3, 2018

Donald C. Loar, age 88, of Archbold, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Northcrest Nursing and Rehbilitation Center in Napoleon.  Donald was born in Blissfield, MI on May 2, 1930 to Harry & Ethel (Smith) Loar.  He married Doris Baker in July, 1972.  Donald had worked part-time for UPS as well as being a handy man...

Alta L. (Heitzman)  Lohman

Alta L. (Heitzman) Lohman

Oct 27, 2018

Alta L. Lohman, age 91, of Delta, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, October 27, 2018 at The Lakes of Monclova in Maumee; where she had been a resident.  She was born in Cloverdale, OH on April 5, 1927 to the Harle Heitzman and Ottie (Ridenour) Heitzman.  Alta was a graduate of Continental High School and later received her Bachelor's...

Lucille J. Miller

Lucille J. Miller

Oct 22, 2018

Lucille J. Miller, age 77, of Delta, peacefully passed away Monday afternoon, October 22, 2018 at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  She was born in Cleveland on April 30, 1941 to the late William L. Carmichael and Mildred (Cornell) Carmichael.  Lucille graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Business.  She worked for W.F Plumbing...

John Albert Bahus

John Albert Bahus

Oct 19, 2018

John Albert Bahus, age 83, of Swanton, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018.

He was born in Swanton on November 21, 1934 to the late Andrew & Julianna (Bakos) Bahus, Sr.  He married Caroline Fisher on January 26, 1962.  An Air Force Veteran, John served as an intelligence officer serving his country from 1954 - 1958. ...

Lloyd C. Raker

Lloyd C. Raker

Oct 19, 2018

Lloyd C. Raker, age 83, a longtime resident of Delta, passed away Friday evening, October 19, 2018 at Genesis Swanton Valley Care Center.  He was born in Fayette on January 29, 1935 to George Raker and Florence (Roberts) Raker.  He was united in marriage to Barbara Brown on July 9, 1955 and together shared 63 years.   For over 35...

Rebecca L. (Clingaman)  Strauss

Rebecca L. (Clingaman) Strauss

Oct 6, 2018

Rebecca L. Strauss, age 49, of Delta, after a courageous battle with cancer and her family by her side, passed away early Saturday morning, October 6, 2018 at Ebeid Hospice in Toledo.  She was born in Wauseon on June 21, 1969 to Robert Clingaman and Nancy (Gilders) Clingaman, who both survive.  Becky graduated from Delta High School in 1987. ...

Frances E. (Welch)  Hartzell

Frances E. (Welch) Hartzell

Oct 2, 2018

Frances E. Hartzell, age 71, of Wauseon, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 2, 2018 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  Fran was born in Union City, Indiana on June 21, 1947 to the late Charles Albert Welch Jr. and Wanda (Coblentz) Welch.  She graduated from Mississinawa Valley High School before attending cosmetology school to receive her...

Marie A. Maddock (Lichtenwald)

Marie A. Maddock (Lichtenwald)

Sep 26, 2018

Marie A. Maddock, age 84, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away at Swanton Valley Care Center early Wednesday morning September 26, 2018.  She was born in Toledo on March 7, 1934 to the late Carmelo and Stella Giaimo.  Marie was a 1953 graduate of Waite High School.  She later married William G. Lichtenwald and he passed away in 2009.  On...

Margie J. (Addison)  Winland

Margie J. (Addison) Winland

Sep 24, 2018

Margie J. Winland, age 69, of Delta, peacefully passed away at her home Monday morning, September 24, 2018.  She was born in Wauseon on May 16, 1949.  On January 7, 1967 she married Gordon "Duke" Winland and he survives.  Margie was an LPN for 37 years; serving at Detwiler Nursing Home, Flower Hospital and over 20 years with Genesis...

Ronald Griesinger

Ronald Griesinger

Sep 21, 2018

Ronald "Bud" Griesinger, age 57, of Napoleon, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, September 21, 2018 in Napoleon.   He was born in Wauseon on May 21, 1961 to the late Charles Griesinger and Ella (Bovie) Ward who survives.  He graduated from Delta High School in 1979; where he was NWOAL All Conference as Defense Tackle in 1978 and also a...

Harold L. Elliott

Harold L. Elliott

Sep 18, 2018

Harold Lloyd (Bill) Elliott, husband of the late Gladys Elliott, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sep 18, 2018. Born in Arkansas, he was a longtime resident of both Toledo and Delta, Ohio, most recently residing in Arlington, Texas. Harold, a lifelong Christian, quietly lived his faith helping others. He enjoyed a good conversation, making people laugh and seeing...

Jerry E. Enyart

Jerry E. Enyart

Sep 12, 2018

Jerry E. Enyart, age 76, of Delta, God has accepted His servant, Jerry into His arms.  Jerry passed unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.  He was born to Lester and Wilma (Gunn) Enyart on February 24, 1942.  Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Fulton School in AI, Ohio.  He attended classes at the University of Toledo,...

Donald S. Jones

Donald S. Jones

Aug 29, 2018

Donald S. Jones, age 82, of Wauseon, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday afternoon, August 29, 2018 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  Don was born in Fall River, MA on March 21, 1936 to the late Kenneth Jones and Alma (Burgess) Jones.  From his mid-teens to early 20's, Don worked as a commercial...

Martin Lee Burks

Martin Lee Burks

Aug 25, 2018

Martin Burks, age 74, of Delta, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Martin was born in Toledo on October 27, 1943 to Robert & Marcella (Jaegle) Burks.  He met and married Diane Falor on February 3, 1990.  Martin worked for Muir Graphics retiring in 2006.  He was also a member...