Obituaries

Obituaries

Rev. Father Christopher J. Zeller

Rev. Father Christopher J. Zeller

Mar 1, 2016

Rev. Father Christopher J. Zeller Sr., age 52, of Swanton, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 1, 2016 at his residence while under care of Heartland Hospice.  He was born at Toledo Hospital on December 17, 1963 to Thomas Zeller Sr. and the late Marlene (Meier).  Chris was a 1982 graduate of Delta High School.  He...

Hermine "Tena" (Winseman)  Starkey

Hermine "Tena" (Winseman) Starkey

Feb 19, 2016

Hermine "Tena" O. Starkey, age 82, of Ida, MI and formerly of Delta, OH, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Swanton Health Care; one month after her husband's passing.  Hermine was born in Toledo on September 12, 1933 to the late Carl and Hermine (Niederhoff) Winseman.  She met her husband, Jack...

Daniel A. Mutchler

Daniel A. Mutchler

Feb 17, 2016

Daniel A. Mutchler, age 73, of Delta passed away peacefully Wednesday morning February 17, 2016 at his home.  He was born in Toledo on August 26, 1942 to the late William and Mary Jane (Phillips) Mutchler.  On July 8, 1967 he married Dolores Kalinowski in Toledo and they shared 48 happy years together.  Daniel was a lifelong farmer and member...

Ethel I. (Fruth)  Leininger

Ethel I. (Fruth) Leininger

Feb 8, 2016

Ethel I. Leininger, age 80, of Swanton passed away peacefully Monday morning February 8, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  She was born in Holgate, OH on June 8, 1935 to the late Harvey and Vera (Walter) Fruth.  On June 27, 1954 she married Charles Leininger in Delta and he preceded her in death in 1994.  Ethel was known for...

Terry "T" Willeman

Terry "T" Willeman

Feb 4, 2016

Terry "T" Willeman, age 62, of Wauseon passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon February 4, 2016 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born in Wauseon on April 4, 1953 to the late Bernard Willeman and Elizabeth (Hutchison) Willeman.  On March 22, 1971 he married his high school sweetheart Maria Willson in Lyons, OH.  Terry was a Veteran having served with the...

Loa Jean (Hupp)  Putman

Loa Jean (Hupp) Putman

Jan 31, 2016

Loa Jean Putman, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 31 at her home in Wauseon surrounded by her loving family.  She was a longtime resident of Delta.  Loa was born on January 20, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Walter and Blanche Melba (Gallette) Hupp.  She graduated from Maumee High School and went on to receive her RN degree...

Kenneth Clair Atkin, Ii

Kenneth Clair Atkin, Ii

Jan 28, 2016

Kenneth C. Atkin II, age 85, of Wauseon passed away Thursday night January 28, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  He was born in Toledo on July 17, 1930.  On November 22, 1952 in Florissant, MO; he was united in marriage to Betty Jean Gettemeier and enjoyed 59 years together until her passing in 2006.  Kenneth was...

Elizabeth Irene (Candella)  Mcgee

Elizabeth Irene (Candella) Mcgee

Jan 23, 2016

Elizabeth I. McGee, age 74, of Toledo, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, January 23, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  Elizabeth was born in Rucal, Nebraska on October 23, 1941 to the late Sam Candella and Dorothy (Bishop) Candella.  She was a graduate of Delta High School.  Elizabeth retired from Jeep Corp. after 30 years of service.  During...

Melissa Jo Kuntz

Melissa Jo Kuntz

Jan 21, 2016

Melissa Jo Kuntz, age 35, of Delta, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, January 21, 2016 at her parents' home in Avon Lake, OH.  Melissa was born in Avon Lake, OH on September 24, 1980 to William and Hilia Lucille Benedict.  She graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1998 and went on to earn an undergrad degree from Baldwin-Wallace...

Jack Allen Starkey

Jack Allen Starkey

Jan 18, 2016

Jack A. Starkey, age 86, of Ida, MI and formerly of Liberty Center, OH, peacefully passed away Monday night, January 18, 2016 at Swanton Health Care with his wife, Hermine by his bedside.  Jack was born in Liberty Center on September 1, 1929 to the late Charles Starkey and Tillie (Saul) Starkey.  He graduated from Liberty Center High School and...

Edith M. (Brockes)  Dutridge

Edith M. (Brockes) Dutridge

Jan 17, 2016

Edith M. Dutridge, age 79, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, January 17, 2016 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  She was born in Iberia, Missouri on December 21, 1936 to the late Golden Brockes and Opal (Fancher) Brockes.  Edith was one of several children including her twin brother, Redith "Tuffy" Brockes who also preceded her in death.  On...

Willard R Lingler

Willard R Lingler

Jan 14, 2016

Willard R. Lingler, age 79, of Wauseon, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 14, 2016.  Willard was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 17, 1936 to the late Harold E. Lingler. On February 6, 1956 he married Marie E. Styfurak in Cleveland and together they shared 59 years of marriage. Willard worked for...

Judith Kay (Graves)  Beaverson

Judith Kay (Graves) Beaverson

Jan 11, 2016

Judith Kay Beaverson, age 74, of Delta, surrounded by her loving family; passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 11, 2016 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.  Judy was born in Toledo on October 29, 1941 to the late Donald Graves and Helen (Braithwaite) Graves.  Her family lived in Grand Rapids, MI for a few years before moving...

Peggy Jane (Todd)  Krieger (Mattin)

Peggy Jane (Todd) Krieger (Mattin)

Jan 4, 2016

Peggy Jane Krieger, age 87, of Delta, peacefully passed away Monday morning, January 4, 2016 at Swanton Valley Care Center. Peggy was born in Toledo on February 1, 1928 to the late Robert J. Todd and Florence (Pierce) Todd.   She graduated in 1946 from Whitney High School in Toledo.  Peggy married Robert E. Mattin and together were blessed with five...

Billy L. Sharpe

Billy L. Sharpe

Dec 27, 2015

Billy L. Sharpe, age 89, of Liberty Center, peacefully passed away Sunday morning at Country View Haven in Napoleon.  He was born in Liberty Center on May 26, 1926 to the late Royal P. Sharpe and Opal (Heilman) Puckett.  On June 22, 1947 he married the late Phyllis E. Gramling.  Billy was a WWII Veteran having served with the U.S...

Doreen E. (Lantz)  Moening

Doreen E. (Lantz) Moening

Dec 26, 2015

Doreen E. Moening, age 69, of Delta, joined her loving Lord Jesus Christ early Saturday morning December 26, 2015; when she was called home at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. Doreen was born in Napoleon on October 26, 1946 to the late Edwin Lantz and Gertrude Amstutz.  She graduated from Pettisville High School.  On August 24, 1968 she...

Alice Delight (Shelt)  Mull

Alice Delight (Shelt) Mull

Dec 17, 2015

Alice Delight Mull, age 88, of Wauseon, passed away early Thursday morning, December 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born in AI, Ohio on November 27, 1927 to the late Clarence and Letha (Clapper) Shelt. She was a 1946 graduate of Delta High School and married her high school sweetheart, Ora Lowell Mull on February 28, 1948...

Christopher A. Bomar

Christopher A. Bomar

Dec 12, 2015

Christopher A. Bomar, age 43, of Delta, passed away at his home Saturday afternoon December 12, 2015 with his family by his side. Chris was born in Wauseon on January 2, 1972 to the late Arthur Bomar and Regina (Sharp) Bomar who survives.  He was a 1990 graduate of Delta High School.  On July 12, 1996 he married Tamara McGovern...

Jeffrey J. Butz

Jeffrey J. Butz

Dec 3, 2015

Jeffrey J. Butz, age 29, of Delta and currently Youngstown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital after losing his short battle with cancer. He was born on April 10, 1986 to Wayne Butz, Jr. and Rose (Evans) Butz. Jeff was a 2004 graduate of Delta High School and received a Bachelor's degree from Miami University...

Minerva L. (Robinson)  Ottgen

Minerva L. (Robinson) Ottgen

Nov 20, 2015

Minerva L. Ottgen, age 92, passed away at Swanton Health Care on Friday afternoon, November 20, 2015. She was born in Swanton on January 29, 1923; one of two children to the late William C. Robinson and Nellie "Opal" (Harding) Robinson.  Minerva was united in marriage to Robert E. Ottgen and shared many loving years together until his passing in...