Obituaries

Kenneth R. Jones

Kenneth R. Jones

Apr 3, 2013

Kenneth R. Jones, age 80, of Metamora, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Hospice of Lenawee in Adrian, Michigan. He was born May 18, 1932 in Elkins, West Virginia to Theodore R. and Hilda (Eden) Jones.

In 1944 Kenneth moved to Lyons, Ohio and started working for farmers in the area. He then met Julius Victor who mentored him...

Michael T. Heaton

Michael T. Heaton

Apr 3, 2013

Michael T. Heaton, age 64, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born to the late Edward and Ruth (Collins) Heaton, and on November 7, 1987, married his beloved wife, Shirley Czajka. Michael served as vice president of the Human Resource Department at Bunting Bearings.

Michael was a self taught painter...

Doris Jean Vaughan

Doris Jean Vaughan

Apr 1, 2013

Doris Jean Vaughan, age 87, passed on April 1, 2013 while under the care of Swanton Health Care Nursing Home and Promedica Hospice. Doris had been a resident of Swanton Health Care for 3 ½ years.

Doris was born and raised in Delta, Ohio, and graduated from Delta High School in 1943. She worked at The Swanton Elevator for several...

Rita Mary Sharples

Rita Mary Sharples

Mar 28, 2013

Rita Mary Sharples, age 61, of Swanton, Ohio, died Thursday evening, March 28, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. She was born November 19, 1951 in Fremont, Ohio to Dana and Florence (Rumery) Edmonds. On December 26, 1982, she married Gary Sharples.

Rita was an EKG Technician at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. She loved her work...

Lisa Ann Sawyers

Lisa Ann Sawyers

Mar 26, 2013

Residence: Ida, Michigan; formerly of Delta, Ohio

Visitation: Monday, April 1st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at The Croley Funeral Home in Williamsburg, Kentucky

Funeral Service: Monday, April 1st at 1:00 pm in the Funeral Home

Interment: Siler Cemetery, Williamsburg, Kentucky

Larry "Bill" W. Boutwell

Larry "Bill" W. Boutwell

Mar 24, 2013

Larry “Bill” W. Boutwell, age 58, of Delta, Ohio, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends, Sunday morning, March 24, 2013, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 1, 1954 in Garden City, Michigan to Lawrence H. and Mildred (Council) Boutwell. He graduated from Franklin High School Class of ’72 and attended...

Diane Lynn Drennan

Diane Lynn Drennan

Mar 23, 2013

Please click on image above to view Memorial Tribute

Diane Lynn Drennan, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered through the gates of heaven, Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the age of 65. She was born December 31, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Harold and Eulalia (Degenfelder) Pinkelman. She graduated from Metamora, Class of 1965 and earned her Bachelor’s degree...

Vincent M. Gillen

Vincent M. Gillen

Mar 22, 2013

Vincent M. Gillen, age 95, of Lyons, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Friday evening, March 22, 2013, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Vincent was born August 8, 1917 in rural Delta, Ohio to George and Della (Knapp) Gillen. He married Mary Jane Allen on October 2, 1937 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Assumption. She preceded him in death on...

Janet Louise Delagrange

Janet Louise Delagrange

Mar 20, 2013

Janet Louise Delagrange, age 63, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away from complications while fighting cancer, Wednesday morning, March 20, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. She was born December 3, 1949 to Paul and Lillis (DeCoste) Engler in Detroit, Michigan. Janet married Sidney Delagrange on August 5, 1972, in Manchester, Michigan. She was an avid baker and made many...

Jerry Pokornik

Jerry Pokornik

Mar 16, 2013

Interment with Military Rites: Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery

Jerry Pokornik, age 93, of Lyons, Ohio, entered through the Gates of Heaven, Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born December 16, 1919 in Ogden Township, Michigan to Frank and Christina (Kaser) Pokornik. Jerry served in the United States Army-Air Corp during WWII and was stationed...

Caroline L. Carpenter

Caroline L. Carpenter

Mar 9, 2013

Caroline L. Carpenter, age 63, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, following a long illness, Saturday morning, March 9, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born September 13, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Raymond James and Leona Caroline (Wilder) Crowley. Caroline graduated in 1967 from Rogers High School, and on April 6, 1968, she married her loving husband, James...

Frances Margaret Jacops

Frances Margaret Jacops

Mar 1, 2013

Frances Margaret Jacops, age 88, of Metamora, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Friday morning, March 1, 2013, at The University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born January 31, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to Arthur and Tillie (Esch) Elbert. She married Marvin Jacops, and he preceded her in death on January 29, 1990.

Frances was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic...

Bessie Pokornik

Bessie Pokornik

Feb 27, 2013

Lyons, Ohio

Bessie Pokornik, age 94, of Lyons, Ohio, entered through the gates of heaven, Wednesday morning, February 27, 2013, at Heartland of Wauseon. She was born January 24, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan to John and Mamie (Pres) Santavy. On June 26, 1943, she married her loving husband of 61 years, Frank Charles Pokornik, Jr. He preceded her in death on...

Gary Lee Fritch

Gary Lee Fritch

Feb 26, 2013

Gary Lee Fritch, age 54, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, February 26, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born June 15, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, to Walter, Jr. and Charlene (Spealman) Fritch.

Gary was a very loving husband, son, father, and Papa. He was a great provider for his family and was a jack of...

David Vern Peters

David Vern Peters

Feb 17, 2013

David Vern Peters, age 80, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Heartland of Wauseon. David was born October 19, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to Leonard and Laura L. (Chase) Peters. He graduated from Swanton High School, Class of ’51.

David worked as a steel fabricator for Surface Combustion and was Co-Owner of Xpress Auto and Truck...

Alice Catherine Bohnenkamp

Alice Catherine Bohnenkamp

Feb 16, 2013

Alice Catherine “GIGI” Bohnenkamp, mother of 3, grandmother of 10, and great-grandmother of 14, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 16, 2013, in her Swanton, Ohio home. Alice was born in Centralia, Illinois and lived 87 wonderful years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Gerald Bohnenkamp.

Alice worked most of her life as a bookkeeper for several...

Thomas E. Osenbaugh

Thomas E. Osenbaugh

Feb 16, 2013

Thomas E. Osenbaugh, age 63, of Blissfield, Michigan, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013. He was born May 22, 1949 to Zenith and Bernice Osenbaugh. He was employed by Midwest Environmental Control, Inc.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Nancy (Sattler) Osenbaugh; daughter, Holly (Jeff) Bella; grandchildren, Zachary and Emily Bella; brothers, Dale Nofzinger, Richard Nofzinger, Donald...

Howard T. Winters

Howard T. Winters

Feb 12, 2013

Howard T. Winters, age 82, of Toledo, Ohio, died peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, February 12, 2013 at Arbors at Waterville. He was born October 17, 1930 in Vero Beach, Florida to Luther and Erma (McCallum) Guy. He attended Georgia State University before being drafted by the U.S. Navy and serving in the Korean War. On May 23, 1985, he married his...

Robert Lakeland "Chris" Christian

Robert Lakeland "Chris" Christian

Feb 8, 2013

Robert Lakeland Christian, affectionately known as Chris, age 75, of Swanton, Ohio; formerly of Monclova, died peacefully in his sleep at home, Friday morning, February 8, 2013. He was born January 20, 1938 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Paul and Lula (Fout) Christian.

Chris served in the U.S. Navy and on May 4, 1970 married Kathy Haupricht who survives....

Donald E. Whalen

Donald E. Whalen

Jan 24, 2013

Donald Emerson Whalen, age 87, of Archbold, Ohio, died peacefully, late Thursday evening, January 24, 2013 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. He was born April 6, 1925 in Swanton, Ohio to the late Charles and Viola (Woodruff) Whalen. On February 11, 1963, he married Marcella Fleming. Donald worked for The Andersons - Grain Division in Maumee for 26 years, before...

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