Obituaries

GROVER HILL – Holly J. Thompson, 43, of Grover Hill died 5:41 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born February 24, 1976 in Defiance to Wesley and Debbie (Mays) Ratliff. Her father is deceased, her mother survives in Grover Hill. On November 18, 1995 she … [Read more...] about Holly J. Thompson, 1976 – 2019

Rick David Jones, age 65 years, of Archbold, went to be with his Lord Saturday, late afternoon, December 14, 2019, in his home. He was born at Toledo, the son of Rolland and Angelic (Opalinski) Jones. Rick is survived by his wife Cindy, three sons Jonathan and (Laura) of Lisbon Falls, Maine, … [Read more...] about Rick David Jones, 1954 – 2019

DEFIACNE – Susan L. Tucker-Castle, 74, of Defiance died at 3:45 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2019 at Toledo St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was born November 11, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Melville and Earline (Althea) Tucker. On July 11, 2005 she married Bobby Ray Castle who died February 14, … [Read more...] about Susan L. Tucker-Castle, 1945 – 2019

Larry V. Schafer, 78, of Defiance, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 4, 2019 at his home in Defiance, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 14, 1941 to Vincent and Mildred (Beemer) Schafer in Continental, Ohio. On October 6, 1962 he married Ruth (Steffel) Schafer, … [Read more...] about Larry V. Schafer, 1941 – 2019

CONTINENTAL - Herman C. Hein, 93 of Continental died 9:30 a.m. November 17, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental. Condolences may be made at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com … [Read more...] about Herman C. Hein

COLUMBUS GROVE – Lauretta Mae Foughty, 91, of Columbus Grove died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born August 21, 1928 in Hancock County to the late August M. and Selina (Boerger) Michel. On June 30, 1951 she married Russell John … [Read more...] about Lauretta Mae Foughty, 1928 – 2019

CONTINENTAL – William C. Etter, 70, of Continental died 9:15 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born March 21, 1949 in Paulding to the late Rudy and Clara Jane (Wagner) Etter. On January 5, 1978 he married Retta Perry, who preceded him in death on October 16, … [Read more...] about William C. Etter, 1949 – 2019

OAKWOOD - Mary L. Matson, 85 of Oakwood, died 10:17 a.m. November 12, 2019 at home. She was born June 11, 1934 in Antwerp to the late Orville and Thelma (Mick) Bair. On June 29, 1952 she married Reverend Raymond Matson, he died September 20, 2007. Mary is survived by her children: Becky … [Read more...] about Mary L. Matson, 1934 – 2019

OTTAWA – Audrey M. Cavanaugh, 87, of Ottawa died 9:05 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born May 30, 1932 in New Cleveland to the late Ben and Catherine (Laubenthal) Wischmeyer. On October 13, 1954 she married Anthony Cavanaugh who died December 13, 1985. She is … [Read more...] about Audrey M. Cavanaugh, 1932 – 2019

CONTIENTAL - Ronald E. "Joe" Okuly, 71, of Continental, died Friday, November 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1948 in Defiance to the late Cornelius and Alice (Fackler) Okuly. On July 1, 2000 he married Teresa Howard (Carder) and she survives in Continental. Other survivors … [Read more...] about Ronald E. “Joe” Okuly, 1948 – 2019