All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Denton, age 70, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, September 13, 2019, at Swanton Valley Care Center.  She was born March 29, 1949 in Wauseon to LaViere and Treva (Lawrence) Zolman.  Barbara was a 1967 graduate of Delta High School. Barbara enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served as a Lance corporal until being honorably discharged on May 19, 1969. Barbara was a member of the Delta Eagles Lodge 2597.  She worked...

Thomas R. Niswander, age 68, of Metamora, Ohio passed away September 15, 2019 in the Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.  Thomas was born December 02, 1950 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Lysle E. and Leona E. (Schroer) Niswander.  He was an IT System Analyst for Toledo Hospital for many years. Survivors include his siblings, Yvonne E. Baumgartner, of Wauseon, Ohio,  Steven L. Niswander, of Enid, Oklahoma,  and Ronald K. Niswander, of Wichita, Kansas.  7 nieces and...

Bertha L. Krebs (nee Higgins), age 100, of Wauseon, OH and formerly of Cleveland, OH and Beacon Woods, FL, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Fulton Manor Nursing Home in Wauseon.  She was born in Cleveland on May 17, 1919, to the late James and Helen (Kroessin) Higgins.  On December 30, 1941, she married Henry J. Krebs, and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2001.  Bertha was a homemaker her entire life.  She had an insatiable curiosity and was a...

Juan T. Alfaro, age 91, of Delta, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Indian Meadows Nursing Home in Wauseon.  He was born in San Antonio, TX, on March 28, 1928, to the late Jose and Juanita (Teniente) Alfaro.  After leaving high school, Juan joined the United States Air Force, and served during the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of the Wauseon American Legion Post 265 and St. Caspar Catholic Church.  Left to cherish Juan’s memory are sisters,...

Edna L. Schlegel, age 85, of Wolcottville, Indiana and formerly of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in her home.  She was born in Richlands, North Carolina on September 1, 1934, to the late Joseph and Moxie (Sanford) Taylor.  On May 1, 1980, she married John Schlegel, and he survives.  Edna worked for approximately 10 years at I.T.T. Higbie, as a Secretary.  For the remainder of her life, she was a homemaker.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking...

Delta: Dorothy Louise Mull (nee Busch) joined her loving husband Lester Mull in their heavenly home on August 25, 2019.  Born September 23, 1929, Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Neva Busch, her sisters Marjorie and Mary Ella, her brothers Bob, Wylie and Victor and a son Charles.  The sunset of Dorothy’s life was spent in the tender loving, care of her daughter Rebecca. In addition to Rebecca, she is survived by her brother Claire, 3...

Stryker: Gene A. Kroetz, age 68, of Stryker, passed away Saturday morning, August 24, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his family. In 1977 he started as a patrol officer for Swanton Police and later accepted a drug unit position. Gene had been the Police Chief in Stryker from 1980 - 1991. He then then served seven years on Stryker Village Council and then served as the Mayor of Stryker for four years.  Gene was born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 9, 1951, the son of Joseph E. and...

Shelia D. Damon, age 67, of Wauseon, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Indian Meadows Nursing Home.  She was born in Guin, Alabama, on June 29, 1952 to the late Leroy and Lucille (Nichols) Sanderson.  On September 15, 1973, she married Gerald L. Damon, and he survives. Shelia worked at Perfection Finishers for many years, retiring in 2015.  She was a member of True North Church in Wauseon.  Besides her family, she loved to paint, play cards, and bingo. ...

Archbold: Carolyn S. Walker, age 82, of Archbold, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, at the Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. Prior to her retirement she had worked at the Farmland News for 10 years and then served as school secretary at the Archbold Middle School for over 25 years, retiring in 2006. Carolyn was born in Montpelier, Ohio, on January 6, 1937, the daughter of Richard and Bertha (Armbruster) Schmunk. On December 21, 1957, she married J. Michael Walker, and he...

  Ridgeville Corners, Ohio: Robert H. Meyer, age 62, of Ridgeville Corners, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. He had been a floor covering installer, had worked at Napoleon Lynx in Archbold for many years, and also at IAC. Robert was born in Wauseon, Ohio on October 11, 1956 the son of Eldor “Pete” and Laura (Cordes) Meyer. He loved fishing and when he was younger enjoyed trapping and golfing. Surviving are three sons, Benjamin (Crystal) Meyer, Nate...