Obituaries

OTTAWA – Margaret L. Ranes, 87 of Ottawa died 9:20 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Van Crest in Delphos.  She was born October 1, 1934 in Continental to the late John T. Sr. and Edith (Grant) Ranes.   Margaret had seven children: Bruce Shartzer (deceased), June Jerwers (deceased), Patricia … [Read more...] about Margaret L. Ranes, 1934 – 2022

John Richard Foulkes, 89, of Columbus, Ohio died at Westerwood’s Ridgewood Assisted Living facility on January 24, 2022. He was born on June 1, 1932 in Lima, Ohio and is the son of Clarence “Dutch” and Leota (Meredith) Foulkes. On May 14, 1955 he married Carol Jane Winkle in Vaughnsville, Ohio … [Read more...] about John Richard Foulkes, 1932 – 2022

Ron L. Weller, age 68 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 12, 1953 to Roger and Dortha (Stucky) Weller in Defiance, Ohio. On July 20, 1996 he married Susan (Weber) Weller, who survives. Ron was a faithful … [Read more...] about Ron L. Weller, 1953 – 2022

Delois G. "Toad" Melia, age 90 of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home in Continental. He was born on June 16, 1931 to George and Alta (Weller) Melia at Oakwood, OH. He was a 1949 graduate of Ayersville High School. He was previously married to Joan … [Read more...] about Delois G. “Toad” Melia, 1931 – 2022

CLOVERDALE - Dwayne G. Nienberg, 61, of Cloverdale died 4:45 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born August 2, 1960 in Lima to the late George J. and Marie C. (Siefert) Nienberg.  In December of 1986, he married Peggy S. Stewart, who survives in … [Read more...] about Dwayne G. Nienberg, 1960 – 2022

Terry Lynn Baden age 65 of Toledo and formerly of Holgate and Napoleon, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Concord Care Center of Toledo.  His Legacy… Terry was born December 27, 1956 to Herbert and Betty (Nartker) Baden in Napoleon.  He graduated from Holgate High/Four County Vocational Schools.  … [Read more...] about Terry Lynn Baden, 1956 – 2022

Dale Richard Schubert, age 73 of Defiance, went to Heaven on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on July 8, 1948 in McComb, Ohio to Wilbur and Ruth Anna (Beemer) Schubert, who both preceded him in death. Dale proudly served our country in the 555th U. S. Air … [Read more...] about Dale R. Schubert, 1948 – 2022

CONTINENTAL - John R. Brecht, 79, of Continental, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1942 in Defiance to Paul and Doris (Johnston) Brecht.   On June 6, 1974 he married, Karen Richardson. She died March 21, 2001. On May 27, 2003 he married, Linda Sue Jordan. She … [Read more...] about John R. Brecht, 1942 – 2022

Defiance OH -- Martha Ann Bayrd, 81, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Brookview Care Center in Defiance, OH.  Martha was born on June 12, 1940 in Bexar, Alabama to Lura and William Nichols Sr.  She married Clarence Bayrd on March 29, 1965.  He preceded her in death on June 30, … [Read more...] about Marth Ann Bayrd, 1940 – 2022

CONTINENTAL – James C. Mowery, 71, of Continental, died at 9:50 p.m. on Friday January 7, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.  He was born July 28, 1950 in Defiance to the late Rolland and Virginia (Tumey) Mowery.  On November 7, 1970, he married Mary Bauer, she survives in Continental. James is … [Read more...] about James C. Mowery, 1950 – 2022