All Obituaries

Sally Ann Ziegler, age 91, a long time resident of Delta, passed away on January 14, 2022. Sally was born July 23, 1930 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Jay and Helene Short, She had one younger brother, Jack. When Sally was 18, she married the love of her life, Loel Ziegler. Together they had six children: John, Jaynee (John) Schwenker, Jill (Terry) Rasche, Joseph (Julie), Jeffery (Kay), and Jerred (Sara). Sally taught school for over 30 years. When she was in her fifties, she decided to...

Ruth Irene Shelt, age 93, of Delta passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in her home.  Ruth was born in Swanton on April 20, 1928 to the late Lloyd and Winona (Mason) Brown.  She would marry Keith Shelt on February 28, 1948.  They enjoyed 64 years of marriage together until Keith’s passing in 2012.  Together they were blessed with seven children, Nancy, Kathy, Ron, Marilyn, Daryl, Dennis and Carol.  Ruth enjoyed being around children and some of...

Paul A. Fenton, age 61, of Jasper, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  Paul was born in Toledo on September 19, 1960 to the late Harry S. and Joyce J. (Wagner) Fenton.  A 1979 graduate of Sand Creek H.S., Paul had worked several jobs throughout his lifetime.  Paul was a courier for the Lenawee Intermediate School District, worked for The Sunshine Childrens Home as a Direct Care...

Terese R. Gregory, age 70, of Swanton, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 in her home.  Terese was born in Toledo on December 4, 1951 to the late Arlo and Barbara (Bobulova) Strole.  She married James Gregory on March 16, 1970 and together they were blessed with two children, Angela and Steven.  A homemaker all her life, Terese enjoyed traveling and exploring new places with her husband Jim and worked for the former Neville Funeral Home as a Funeral Assistant.  Left to...

Jay E. Case, age 64, of Swanton, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at McLaren St. Luke’s, Maumee.  Jay was born in Toledo on August 30, 1957 to the late William and Lois (Weber) Case who still survives.  He met and married Judy Carter on January 24,1985, and together they were blessed with two children, Kimberly and William.  A 1975 graduate of Bowsher H.S., Jay worked as a driver for UPS for over 40 years retiring in 2018.  In his leisure time, Jay thoroughly...

Betty Christine Parker, always known as Christine, age 98, of Swanton, peacefully passed away at home Tuesday morning January 4, 2022.  She was born in Wauseon on January 30, 1923 to Homer Wagner and Edna (Snyder) Wagner.  After graduating from Wauseon High School, she worked at the flashlight factory for about four years.  On March 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to the late Lloyd Parker in Wauseon.  Although a homemaker all her life, Christine and their two...

Marilyn J. Henricks, age 89, of Delta, peacefully passed away Saturday night, January 1, 2022 at Swanton Health Care where she had resided the past five months.  Marilyn was born in Swanton on March 19, 1932 to Frank Kurth and Grace (Sperling) Kurth.  She graduated from Swanton High School and later married the late James G. Henricks and together were blessed with 6 children; Robert, Timothy, David, John, Linda and Laurie.  Before retiring she served over 30 years at Sheller...

Wesley “Wes” D. Tanner, age 57, of Liberty Center, OH and Lexington, KY, surrounded by his loving family, passed away to his Heavenly home Thursday morning, December 23, 2021.  He was born in Wauseon on February 5, 1964 to the late Delmer Tanner and Ruthann (Borton) Tanner.  He and his family moved to Lexington Kentucky where Wes graduated from Tates Creek Senior in 1982.  After high school he went on to work with the Frito-Lay Company for 20 years; most recently...

Willo D. Cole, age 96, of Swanton, peacefully passed away on Thursday afternoon, December 30, 2021 at Swanton Health Care.  Willow was born in Hartford City, Indiana to the late Fred and Onalee (Vallard) Smith.  She would later marry Robert S. Cole, Sr. and together they raised 8 children.  Willo worked on the production line for Fulton Tubing for many years.  She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Delta for many years.  Willo will always be remembered...

David C. Schultz, age 80, of Swanton passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at McLaren St. Luke’s Hospital.  David was born in Toledo on November 7, 1941 to the late Lynn and Marian (Reedy) Schultz.  He married Connie Schroeder on August 17, 1963 and together they were blessed with three children.  A US Army Veteran, David proudly served his country from 1959 to 1962.  Following his military service, he attended The University of Toledo where he received his...