All Obituaries

Gregory Alan Fry, age 64, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, September 26, 2022 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born March 5, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry and Genevieve Ann (Szmania) Fry. Gregory graduated from Rogers High School in 1976. A few years later on October 9, 1982, he married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Keiser. Gregory worked for Norfolk Southern (Dearborn Division) as a Train Dispatcher for many years, retiring in 2018. He was an avid maker and craftsman who loved...

Stryker: Jack L. Riley, age 70, of Stryker, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Northwest Texas Healthcare in Amarillo, Texas. Jack was a truck driver for YRC. Jack was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 4, 1952, the son of Thomas and Mary Alice (Shilts) Riley. On January 3, 1985 he married Marsha Schneider, and she survives. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving besides his wife, Marsha, are two daughters, Angie (Michael) Dunson and Lisa Riley;...

Amy Sue Grieser died on September 22, 2022, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Amy was born on May 5, 1959. The beloved daughter of JR Grieser the late Bonnie Gardner (Cole), she graduated from Pettisville High School and the Fort Wayne Bible College. Amy was a member of the Highland Gospel Community and will be dearly missed by her church family. She had a long career in retail in Fort Wayne. She loved her annual trip to Bronner’s in Frankenmuth, Michigan, selecting personalized ornaments...

Stryker: Sally E. Grisier, age 80, of Stryker, passed away on Monday morning, September 19, 2022, at CHP – Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Sally was born in Bryan, Ohio on January 8, 1942, the daughter of Robert and Wandas (Beattie) Collins. She married Beryl L. Grisier and the had three children, Tony, Beth, and Mike. Sally enjoyed sewing and quilting and crocheting. Surviving are her children; Tony (Chris) Grisier of Napoleon, Mike (Bonnie) Grisier of Stryker; 10 grandchildren...

William “Bill” E. Armstrong, age 78, of Wauseon, passed away in his home on September 16, 2022. Bill was a farmer and a mechanic. Bill was born on October 9, 1943, in Morenci, Michigan to the late William “Bill” and Vera (Eby) Armstrong.  On October 26, 1963, Bill married Sandra (Hostetler), and she survives. Bill was a truck puller during the 1970s and 1980s. He was also known for retrofitting Chevy Suburbans with Duramax engines. Bill was known for his...

Archbold: Robert N. "Bob" Riegsecker, age 91, of Archbold, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at CHP - Defiance Inpatient Hospice, after living a full and colorful life. Bob was a hard worker and had worked for the Pettisville Elevator, the Archbold Elevator, Sauder Woodworking and retired from the former Napoleon Spring. Bob was born in Fayette, Ohio, on October 8, 1930, the son of Edward and Rufina (Marzolf) Riegsecker. On March...

Juan Villarreal, age 78, of Wauseon, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Fulton County Health Center. He was born October 17, 1943 to Abram and Cristela (Cavazos) Villarreal in Sinton, Texas. He married the love of his life, Elva (Chapa) Villarreal on December 13, 1964 in Odom, Texas. Juan worked for over 35 years for GM Powertrain, retiring in 2007. When he wasn’t working, he loved to fish, traveling internationally and domestically, spend time with his family and...

Stryker: Walter F. Matney, age 65, of Stryker, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Prior to his retirement he had worked at Lake Local School as a boiler operator and custodian for 28 years. Walter was born in Oregon, Ohio on March 26, 1957, the son of Bobbie G. and Barbara (Laffoon) Matney. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed the shooting sports and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving is a son, Paul (Jennifer) Matney of...

Phyllis Jeanette (Frazier) Burkholder, age 86, died peacefully in her home on September 11, 2022. Phyllis spent her life caring for her family and her home. Phyllis was born on October 20, 1935 in Wauseon to the late Rollo and Susie (Fetzer) Frazier. She attended Wauseon High School. On July 4, 1952, she married the love of her life, Harold “Tony" Burkholder, who preceded her in death in 2014. She and her husband had 8000 laying hens yearly for over 30 years, and she liked to...

Defiance, Ohio: Mildred (Millie) Martha Arnos of Defiance, Ohio, 101, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Vancrest Health Care Center of Holgate, Ohio. She was born in Ridgeville Township, Henry County, Ohio, on May 23, 1921 to Emil J. and Clara (Genter) Wendt. After graduating from Ridgeville High School in 1939, Millie worked various jobs while waiting for the love of her life to return from war. On February 7, 1946, Millie married A. Henry (Hank) Arnos who preceded her in death on...