All Obituaries

Berdena "Dena" N. Jodry,  age 88, of Hilliard, Ohio and formerly of Stryker, Ohio,  passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Darby Glenn Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hilliard, Ohio.  She was born April 21, 1933 in Bryan, Ohio to the late George and Myrtle (Ridenour) Arnold.  She married Robert G. Jodry on May 19, 1967 and he preceded her in death on December 13, 2009.  Dena was  employed for over 50 years with Spangler Candy Company, Bryan, Ohio in...

Jeanne A. (Grisier) Robinson, age 95, of Stryker, passed away Tuesday evening, September 14, 2021, at CHP - Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice peacefully surrounded by family. Jeanne was born on March 3, 1926, in Stryker, Ohio the daughter of the late Wendell Grisier and the late Ruth (Brickman) Grisier. On June 27, 1948, she married Ronald Robinson, of Stryker, who preceded her in death.  Jeanne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose family was the highlight of her...

Archbold:   Juanita K. Rupp, age 78 years, passed away Sept. 11, 2021, at Fairlawn Haven Care Center. She was born June 5, 1943 to Robert C. and Mary Zimmerman of Wauseon. She married William (Bill) Rupp on March 20, 1965.  She was a hardworking, faithful farmer’s wife, amazing mom, much-loved friend, missionary with New Tribes Mission, for 17 years in Paraguay, a business woman (Balloons by Juanita Kay), and harpist. She enjoyed baking, gardening, and spending time with...

Myrl Daniel Sauder, 82, passed away September 10, 2021, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo of pancreatic cancer after a long and fruitful life. He was born in Archbold, Ohio, on January 10, 1939, to Erie J. and Leona (Short) Sauder. Myrl’s love of learning began in childhood exploring the world of work and innovation that surrounded him as he watched his parents and others build Sauder Woodworking Co. He graduated from Archbold High School in 1957 and went on to receive a B.S. in...

James “Jim” Lawrence, age 63, of Wauseon passed away September 10, 2021 in Wauseon. Jim worked for 45 years at Lugbill Supply Center in Archbold. Jim was born on July 8, 1958 in Wauseon to the late Fredrick and Winifred (Haller) Lawrence. Jim graduated from Wauseon High School. He loved collecting antique tractors and was also excellent at converting lawn mowers into mini tractors. He was also a member of the Maumee Valley Pullers Club. Surviving Jim is his sister, Sue Lawrence...

Edward “Ted” John Metzger, Jr. passed away at the age of 85 on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born on November 10, 1935 in Youngstown, OH to Edward John Metzger and Eunice HamrockMetzger and moved to Wauseon in 1952 where he lived for over 60 years before moving to Fishers, IN. He is survived by a brother - Alan Metzger, of Carmel, IN; 4 children -...

Wauseon: On September 8, 2021, Karen J. Vollmer, age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis.   Karen was born on September 29, 1953 in Wauseon to Gordon and the late Betty Domeck.  Karen, her parents, and two sisters Joyce and Lenore, enjoyed spending time together at their Rose Lake cottage, which is still loved by her family today.   Karen graduated from Wauseon High School in...

Wauseon: Thomas Levi Yarbro, age 80, of rural Fayette, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He had worked for Bernath Farms for over 40 years. Thomas was born in Point Pleasant, Missouri, on June 20, 1941, the son of William H. and Ethel (Wigington) Yarbro. On November 12, 1966, he married Beverly Jean Moden, and she preceded him in death on May 10, 1987. Tom enjoyed working on all kinds of things, affectionately referred to as "Mr. Fix it", and he...

Yulonda M. “Loni” Cameron, age 81, of Stryker, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, Ohio after a brief bout with non-covid related pneumonia. Born on April 25, 1940 in LaGrange, Indiana, Loni was the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Atkison) Parks. She was a 1958 graduate of LaGrange High School. She married James Cameron on July 2, 1961, in LaGrange. Loni was a devoted homemaker, wife, and mother. After her children had graduated, she...

Wauseon: Heather Renee Siefker, age 49, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on September 3, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.   Heather was born on January 9, 1972 in Wauseon, Ohio, to the late Alan Clausen and Sue (Zimmerman/Clausen) Raje. She married David Siefker on January 26, 2020 who survives. Heather loved God, family, friends, and community. She was involved in 4-H at an early age and eventually became an advisor. Her...