Obituaries

Obituaries

Clarence Shelt, Jr.

Clarence Shelt, Jr.

Dec 20, 2016

Clarence Shelt Jr., age 93, of Delta, peacefully passed away December 20, 2016 at Whitehouse Country Manor with his family by his side.  He was born in Swanton on January 5, 1923 to the late Clarence and Letha (Clapper) Shelt.  Soon after Junior graduated from Delta High School in 1942 he volunteered in the Marine Corps; where he served in...

Philip Richard Buehrer

Philip Richard Buehrer

Dec 12, 2016

Philip R. Buehrer, age 79, of Delta, passed away Monday night December 12, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  He was born in Wauseon on September 16, 1937 to the late Herbert Buehrer and Lucille (Planson) Buehrer. Phil graduated from Archbold High School in 1955.  He went on to graduate from Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor's Degree...

Darrel S. Brown

Darrel S. Brown

Dec 9, 2016

Darrel S. Brown, age 59, of Wauseon, with his loving family by his side; passed away Friday evening, December 9, 2016 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  He was born in Christian County, KY on August 27, 1957 one of six children to the late Donald S. Brown and Betty (Lee) Brown.  On January 4, 1986 he married...

Herbert Lammon

Herbert Lammon

Dec 9, 2016

Herbert "Junior" Lammon, Jr., age 80, of Wauseon, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday morning, December 9, 2016.   He was born in Ottokee, Ohio on May 26, 1936 to the late Herbert and Treva (Lawrence) Lammon, Sr.  Junior attended Chesterfield-Dover schools. He worked along side his parents at Lammon's Junk Yard, Gas Station and General...

Robert M. Bechstein

Robert M. Bechstein

Dec 6, 2016

Robert M. Bechstein, age 92, of Swanton, passed away at Swanton Health Care on Tuesday morning, December 6, 2016.   He was born in Delta, Ohio on November 24, 1924 to the late Marion Bechstein and Ethel (Smith) Bechstein.  Bob attended Delta High School before enlisting in the U.S Navy during WWII.  He served over 22 years with the Navy as...

Robert E. Bittinger

Robert E. Bittinger

Dec 3, 2016

Robert E. Bittinger, age 79, of Lyons, with his family by his side, passed away Saturday evening, December 3, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born in Waterville, OH on March 24, 1937 to the late George and Jesse (Penn) Bittinger.  He was a graduate of Chesterfield-Dover High School, class of 1956. After high school he served in...

Paul A. Tracy

Paul A. Tracy

Nov 24, 2016

Paul A. Tracy, age 81, of Delta, passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  He was born on August 19, 1935 to the late James Tracy and (Thelma) Andrews.  Paul attended Delta High School.  On August 24, 1958 he was united in marriage to Charlene Rochester, and she survives.  Paul worked at Dick's Sohio...

Ralph W. Smith

Ralph W. Smith

Nov 19, 2016

Ralph W. Smith, age 81, of Delta, peacefully passed away at Swanton Health Care under hospice care on Saturday, November 19, 2016.  He was born in Cygnet, OH on June 26, 1935 to the late Warren Smith and Jeanette (Oberholtzer) Smith.  Ralph was a graduate of Mt. Blanchard High School and later served in the U.S Army.  On August 17,...

Peggy L. (Alcorn)  Chamberlin

Peggy L. (Alcorn) Chamberlin

Nov 15, 2016

Peggy L. Chamberlin, age 84, of Delta, with her family by her side; passed away at Fulton Manor in Wauseon early Tuesday morning, November 15, 2016.  She was born in Delta on April 22, 1932 one of three daughters to the late Harry Adolph James Alcorn and Martha (Gutherie) Alcorn.  On June 28, 1947 she married Lewis John Chamberlin.  Peggy...

Dale L. Klopfenstein

Dale L. Klopfenstein

Nov 14, 2016

Dale L. Klopfenstein, age 82, of Wauseon, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Toledo Hospital.  He was born in Wauseon on September 19, 1934 to the late Arthur Klopfenstein and Alice (Merillat) Klopfenstein.  Dale was a graduate of Pettisville High School in 1952.  He was preceded by his wife Judy Allen Klopfenstein and later married Beverly Gorsuch Frey...

Thomas Franklin Mathers Sr.

Thomas Franklin Mathers Sr.

Nov 11, 2016

Thomas F. Mathers Sr., age 86, of Summerfield Florida and a former longtime resident of Delta, passed away November 11, 2016 at Brandley Hospice House in Florida. He was born in Napoleon on January 23, 1930.  Tom attended Napoleon High School and later entered the U.S Air Force where he served from 1948-1950.  He married Annabelle Whitcomb on May 7,...

Cheryl L. (Klier)  Null

Cheryl L. (Klier) Null

Nov 10, 2016

Cheryl L. Null, age 59, of Swanton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, November 10, 2016.  She was born in Minster, Ohio on December 20, 1956 to the late William R. Klier II and Joan (Quellhorst) Klier, who survives.  Cheryl was a graduate of Whitmer High School and later attended college at Owens.  For over 29 years Cheryl...

Mary M. (Bradford)  Millar

Mary M. (Bradford) Millar

Nov 6, 2016

Mary M. Millar, age 58, of Metamora, passed away Sunday evening, November 6, 2016 at University of Toledo Medical Center.  She was born in Covington, KY on March 16, 1958 to the late Alton and Flossie (Walker) Bradford.  Mary graduated from Boone County High School and later attended college where she received her Bachelor's Degree in accounting.  Mary worked for...

Harold D. Rhoads

Harold D. Rhoads

Nov 5, 2016

Harold D. Rhoads, age 87, of Delta, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Swanton Valley Center.  He was born January 22, 1929 to the late Harvey Rhoads and Jessie (Patton) Rhoads. Harold spent two years in the Coast Guard and three years in the Army where he served in Korea. After returning home, Harold became a Christian and...

Grace L. (Willson)  Williams

Grace L. (Willson) Williams

Nov 3, 2016

Grace L. Williams, age 97, of Delta, peacefully passed away Thursday night, November 3, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.  She was born at home in Fulton Twp. on March 11, 1919 to the late Clarence F. Willson and Alice (Welch) Willson.  She was united in marriage to Donald W. Williams who preceded her in death in 1981.  ...

Ethel Leona (Smith)  Weigel

Ethel Leona (Smith) Weigel

Nov 1, 2016

Ethel L. Weigel, age 90, of Delta, peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, November 1, 2016 at Swanton Health Care.  Ethel was born in Colton, Ohio on October 17, 1926 to the late Austin and Delcy (Harpert) Smith. She worked as a laborer for many years starting at Dohler-Jarvis and ending at Valenite Metals in Whitehouse where she retired. She...

Thelma Louise Gillen

Thelma Louise Gillen

Oct 25, 2016

Thelma L. Gillen, age 93, recently of Whitehouse and longtime resident of Swanton, peacefully passed away at Whitehouse Country Manor on October 25, 2016.  Thelma was born in Springfield Ohio on December 23, 1922.  On January 21, 1944 she married James Gillen.  Thelma was a homemaker most of her life.  Before moving to Whitehouse, Thelma attended Fulton Union Church in...

Imogene "Jean" (Bouts)  Entenmann

Imogene "Jean" (Bouts) Entenmann

Oct 16, 2016

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving mother of 92 years, Imogene "Jean" A. Entenmann, early Sunday morning, October 16, 2016 at Elizabeth Scott Memorial Care Center in Maumee.  Mom was born in Portsmouth, OH on April 29, 1924 to the late Wilford and Agnes (Warren) Bouts.  Her family moved to the Toledo area around 1932.  Jean...

Valentine R. Szczypkowski

Valentine R. Szczypkowski

Oct 12, 2016

Valentine Robert Szczypkowski, age 74, of Delta, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday night, October 12, 2016.  He was born in Witzelmuhle, Germany on February 6, 1942 to the late Konstanty and Bertha Szczypkowski. Val attended Woodward High School in Toledo before entering the U.S. Army and serving during the Vietnam War.  He was...

Thelma A. (Damman)  Onweller

Thelma A. (Damman) Onweller

Sep 29, 2016

Thelma A. Onweller, age 98, of Bryan and formerly of Delta, passed away at Fountain Park Nursing Home in Bryan on Thursday morning, September 29, 2016.  She was born in Ridgeville Township, OH on October 24, 1917 to the late Alvin and Lelah (Meister) Damman.  She was united in marriage to Corwin Onweller on March 11, 1939 and he preceded...