Obituaries

Obituaries

Donald Ray Baker Sr.

Donald Ray Baker Sr.

Sep 18, 2017

Donald R. Baker Sr., age 82 of Lyons, passed away at the Toledo Hospital on Monday, September 18, 2017.  He was born in Only, TN on October 30, 1934 the late Farris Baker Sr. and Lillian (Brake) Baker.  Don graduated from Hickman County School in Centerville, TN.  On December 19, 1954 he married Bonnie "Jewell" Thompson and they shared...

Dennis L. Upell

Dennis L. Upell

Sep 12, 2017

Dennis L. Upell, age 62, of Liberty Center, peacefully passed away at his home on the river Tuesday September 12, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  Denny was born in Wauseon on December 30, 1954 to Kenneth Upell and the late Beverly A. (Andrews) Upell.  On September 19, 1975 he married Betty Repka and she survives.  Denny graduated from...

Joan Grace (Fraker)  Kuntz

Joan Grace (Fraker) Kuntz

Sep 11, 2017

Joan Grace (Fraker) Kuntz, age 89, born in Fulton County and remaining a life-long resident in the Delta area passed away early Monday morning, September 11, 2017 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  She was a loving wife and mother, talented seamstress and gardener.  She was also a member of the Delta Church of Christ.  Born January 31, 1928, Joan...

Carol J. (Hardin)  Creps

Carol J. (Hardin) Creps

Sep 6, 2017

Carol J. Creps, age 62, of Defiance, passed away at Defiance Regional Hospital Wednesday evening September 6, 2017.  She was born in Toledo on March 13, 1955 to the late Earnie Hardin and Carrie (Demerest) Hardin.  After graduating from Springfield High School in 1973, Carol went on to receive her RN Degree from Owens Community College.  She was Chief...

John F. Richards

John F. Richards

Sep 4, 2017

John F. Richards, age 67, of Swanton, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, September 4, 2017.  He was born in Toledo on January 29, 1950 one of four children to the late Irving E. Richards Sr. and Margaret (Weisenburger) Richards.  John attended Rossford High School.  On January 8, 1999, he married Patricia A. Kuszmaul.  John worked as a machinist for...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Aug 31, 2017

Robert E. "Trigger" Smith, age 71, of Swanton, with his loving family bedside, passed away Thursday morning August 31, 2017 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born in Woodland, CA on June 1, 1946 to the late Stanley Pritchett and Helen Whitcomb and later adopted and lovingly raised by David W. Smith and his mother, Helen.  Trigger attended Delta...

Geraldine M. (Orner)  Wyse

Geraldine M. (Orner) Wyse

Aug 29, 2017

Geraldine M. Wyse, age 70 of Wauseon passed away at the University of Toledo Medical Center Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2017 with her loving husband of 51 years by her side.  She was born on July 8, 1947 to the late Harvey Orner and Genevieve (Shoemaker) Orner.  On January 3, 1966, Geraldine married Melvin R. Wyse and he survives. ...

Geraldine D. (Krieger)  Brown

Geraldine D. (Krieger) Brown

Aug 29, 2017

Geraldine D. Brown, age 86, of Delta, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.  She was born in Delta on April 29, 1931 to Clement E. Krieger and Althea (Young) Krieger.  Geraldine was united in marriage to Kenneth "Budd" Brown on February 5, 1949 and he preceded her in death...

Gary Dean Shear Sr.

Gary Dean Shear Sr.

Aug 29, 2017

Gary Dean Shear Sr., age 69, of Swanton, passed away unexpectedly at his home early Tuesday morning August 29, 2017.  He was born May 15, 1948 in Gary, IN to the late J.G. Halford and Loretta Shear.  Gary graduated from Hobart High School in Indiana and later served with the U.S Navy during the Vietnam War.  On June 9,...

Dorothy Eileen (Schorling)  Spiess

Dorothy Eileen (Schorling) Spiess

Aug 26, 2017

Dorothy E. Spiess, age 92 of Delta, peacefully passed away at Laurels of Toledo Saturday night, August 26, 2017. She was born in McClure, OH on October 18, 1924 to John Schorling and Hazel (Sheefel) Schorling.  On January 21, 1947 she married Harold Spiess, who preceded her in death on May 10, 1985.  For over 20 years, Dorothy served...

Vickie L. (Keller)  Stone

Vickie L. (Keller) Stone

Aug 18, 2017

Vickie L. Stone, age 65, of Ridgeville Corners, with her loving husband by her side; passed away peacefully at her home Friday night, August 18, 2017.  Vickie was born in Morenci, MI on September 1, 1951 to the late Richard Keller and Bertha (Colgrove) Keller.  On September 17, 2004 in Wauseon, she was united in marriage to her husband,...

Margaret L. (Danser)  Van Doren

Margaret L. (Danser) Van Doren

Aug 1, 2017

Margaret L. Van Doren, age 95, of Delta, surrounded by family; peacefully passed away at her home early Tuesday morning, August 1, 2017.  She was born in Delta on March 14, 1922 to the late Glen Danser and Thelma (Slagle) Danser.  On August 9, 1941 she was united in marriage to Elven Van Doren and together enjoyed 73 years...

Kevin S. Gillespie

Kevin S. Gillespie

Jul 20, 2017

Kevin S. Gillespie, age 60, of Delta, passed away at his home unexpectedly Thursday, July 20, 2017.  He was born in Wauseon on May 11, 1957 to Budd L. Gillespie and Beverly (Frye) Cottle.  Kevin was a graduate of Delta High School in 1975.  On October 7, 1978 he married Brenda Pickel and she survives.  After graduating he worked...

Richard M. Mosher  Iii

Richard M. Mosher Iii

Jul 7, 2017

Richard M. Mosher III, age 38, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Friday afternoon, July 7, 2017 at Swanton Valley Care Center.  Richard was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 20, 1979.  He graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1997.  Before his illness, Richard was employed by several factories as a general...

James E. Muir

James E. Muir

Jul 5, 2017

James E. Muir, age 68, of Swanton, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee on July 5, 2017.  He was born in Wauseon on September 23, 1948 to the late Walker Muir and Emaline (Gyrasics) Muir.  Jim graduated from Delta High School in 1966 and later attended Ashland University where he played football for 4 years and received...

Betty B. (Harmon)  Ankney

Betty B. (Harmon) Ankney

Jul 4, 2017

Betty B. Ankney, age 85 of Delta, peacefully passed away at Swanton Health Care early Tuesday morning, July 4, 2017 with her loving family by her side.  She was born on November 6, 1931 to the late Blair Harmon and Ruby (Stewart) Harmon.  She was a 1949 graduate of Delta High School. On October 20, 1956 she married Luther...

Betty I. (Clark)  Seigneur

Betty I. (Clark) Seigneur

Jul 2, 2017

Betty I. Seigneur, age 89 of Winameg, OH, left this life on July 2, 2017 and passed into the next where she will join her soul-mate, Calvin and other loved ones in Heaven with Jesus, her Lord and Savior.  She was born on July 13, 1927 in a rural area between Bryan and Stryker, Ohio.  Her parents were Sylvan...

Charles "Ed" Altman

Charles "Ed" Altman

Jun 29, 2017

Charles "Ed" Altman, age 88, of Wauseon, passed away at Heartland of Wauseon Thursday morning June 29, 2017.  He was born in Findlay, OH on April 15, 1929 one of two children to the late Floyd Altman and Irene (Linn) Altman.  Ed was a graduate of Napoleon High School and later served in the Army National Guard.  He was...

Terry L. Mendenhall

Terry L. Mendenhall

Jun 28, 2017

Terry L. Mendenhall, age 77, of Delta, passed away early Wednesday morning June 28, 2017 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born in Wabash, IN on July 17, 1939 to the late John W. Mendenhall and Bernice (Simpson) Mendenhall.  Terry graduated from Macomber High School and on November 6, 1965 in Toledo he married Alice Morford, who survives.  Terry...

David Lohman

David Lohman

Jun 28, 2017

David Lohman, age 93, of Delta, with his family by his side; passed away at Elizabeth Scott Community in Toledo Wednesday morning, June 28, 2017.  He was born in Cleveland, OH on June 22, 1924 to the late Joseph Lohman and Berneice (Bratton) Lohman.  David was a graduate of North Royalton High School and later received his Master's Degree...