All Obituaries

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, 1944 he married Mary Pearl Skates and she survives.  Shortly after they purchased the farm where they resided for the next 74...

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 and Heating in Swanton for 17 years and later opened Miller and Associates Tax Service where she...

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 for many community families.  He also worked for the former Markey Bronze for 30 years retiring in 1986.  Left to cherish his memory is...

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 Degree in Education from Defiance College.  On June 9, 1951 she was united in marriage to David Lohman, who passed away on June 28,...

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.  He was a 1952 graduate of Swanton H.S., was employed by the Little Dude Trailer Co. in Delta for over 22 years, served as maintenance supervisor of Gesu...

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 years Lloyd worked as a technical representative with Simplex Time Recorder.  For several years on his spare time he enjoyed being a 4-H...

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.  On October 18, 2008 she married Jon Strauss and together raised three daughters; Kallie, Mallorie and Madison.   Becky was an...

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 member of the FFA.  Later he married Billie Hawkins who survives.  Bud worked for Campbell Soup Company for over 28...

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 beautician’s license.  On September 28, 1968 she married her high school sweet heart, Elden Hartzell and...

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 them smile. He also enjoyed playing cards, watching baseball and doing crossword puzzles. He worked for 36 years at...