All Obituaries

Don Wesley Shipman, age 90, of Delta, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,Tuesday evening, November 24, 2020.  He was born September 23, 1930 in Wauseon, Ohio to Sidney Floyd and Bertha Gladys (Apple) Shipman.  Don worked as a heavy equipment operator for Schoen Paving Company for 30 years.  He was a member of Ohio Operating Engineers; Delta Church of the Nazarene and Pettisville Missionary Church. Don is survived by his children, Brenda (Jim) Overmyer,...

Archbold: Joanne L. Spotts, age 85, of Archbold, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Arrangements are pending at the Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold.

Myrtie A. “Marty” Hardin, age 89, of Wauseon, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Toledo Hospital. She was born on April 26, 1931 to Clyde and Myrtle (Louser) Wentz in Tedrow, Ohio. Marty married the love of her life, Ennis “Red” Hardin on June 27, 1953 and he preceded her in death in 2001. Marty’s pride in joy was her family – she loved taking care of her family and making many memories with them. Later in life she also enjoyed going to the...

Wauseon: The Honorable James E. Barber, age 74, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Arrangements are pending at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home.

Carabelle “Cara” Viola Sobieck, age 84, of Stryker, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Fulton Manor, Wauseon, Ohio. She was born on March 5, 1936 to Charles and Viola (Brodbeck) Stevens in Montpelier, Ohio. Cara was a graduate of Stryker High School and in her younger years worked at the telephone company as an operator, waitressed at the local restaurant in Stryker, enjoyed selling Avon and Tupperware and worked as a secretary for Attorney Daniel P. McQuade in...

Wauseon: Richard Lee McCance, age 86, passed away November 1, 2020 at Indian Meadows Nursing Home in Wauseon. He will be dearly missed by his three children and extended family and many friends.  Richard was born on March 14, 1934 to Merrill and Esther (Rapp) McCance who preceded him in death. Richard was married to Trudy McCance for 18 years who also preceded him in death in 1988. Richard made his home in Winameg, Ohio. He worked for the Toledo Jeep Corporation for 30 years where he...

Olen Earl Stutzman, age 87, of Wauseon went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was born on August 22, 1933, in Wauseon to the late Steven and Kathryn (McKimmy) Stutzman. On March 6, 1955, Olen married Mary Ann (Norden), and she survives. Olen graduated from Chesterfield-Dover High School in 1951. He worked as a welder for Kaiser Jeep in Toledo and for many years as a mechanic for Toledo Edison. He was a lifelong farmer. After retirement, he spent the winter in Florida....

Ricky L. “Rick” Whaley, age 70, of Wauseon, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was born on September 27, 1950 to Jim and Sue (Vincent) Whaley in Morenci, MI. Rick was a graduate of Wauseon High School and throughout most of his life worked in the auto industry as a body man and auto glass repairman. He retired from Clear View Auto Glass and also worked for Magic Auto Glass. Rick was methodical, passionate and talented when it came to working on cars and building radio...

Robert “Bob” Miller of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of Montpelier, passed away at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan on November 12, 2020.  Robert was born near New Castle, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1933 to Harrold and Melva (Gerber) Miller. Robert graduated from Huntington College School of Christian Ministries and was ordained as a minister by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.  He served as pastor for over 40 years in several churches in...

Jane A. Stutzman, age 88, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away November 11, 2020 at Indian Meadows Nursing Home in Wauseon. Jane spent her life caring for the home and her children. Jane was born on April 3, 1932  in Swanton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Melvin and Bertha (Hall) Miller. On November 8, 1952, Jane married Wayne Stutzman, who preceded her in death in 2017. Jane was a member at the Fayette United Methodist Church. She enjoyed keeping her house and her yard immaculate. She...