From the Crescent News, Defiance, Ohio, September 26, 2000
Marie Meyer
NAPOLEON - Marie A. Meyer, 90, Napoleon, died Saturday night at Napoleon's Lutheran Home.
She was born Aug. 18, 1910, in Henry County's Harrison Township, the daughter of Heinrich and Helen (Meyer) Riebesel. In 1931, she married Arnold Meyer, who died in 1982. She was a housekeeper and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napoleon Township, its Ladies' Aid and TOPS of Henry County.
Surviving are two sons, Elden of Napoleon and Maurice, Aurora, Colo.; and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death was a son, Harlan; a brother, Junior Riebesel; and two sisters, Lorena Rickenberg and Hilda Van Pelt.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with Rev. David Gensch officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. Handling arrangements is Snyder-Wesche Funeral Home, Napoleon.
Preferred memorials are to Sharing and Caring or a charity of the donor's choice.
Ann Peper
GOSHEN, Ind. - Former Napoleon resident Ann Peper, 83, Goshen, died Saturday evening at Greencroft Nursing Home, Goshen.
She was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Valparaiso, the daughter of Bruno and Rose (Sweeney) Wilscam. In 1939, she married Robert Peper, who died in 1974. She was a former real estate salesman for Huner Realty and Auctioneer Service and a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, both in Napoleon.
Surviving are three sons, James of Savannah, Ga., Robert of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Thomas, Los Angeles; and six grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Riverview Memory Gardens with Rev. James Updegraff officiating. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the church. There will be no visitation. Handling arrangements is Walker Mortuary, Napoleon.
Preferred memorials are to the church.
Kathryn Christy
ARCHBOLD - Kathryn Christy, 95, Archbold, died Monday morning at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold.
She was born Feb. 19, 1905, in Defiance, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Conn) Zeschke. In 1934, she married Donald Christy, who died in 1979. She was a member of Archbold United Methodist Church, where she served as church organist.
Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Schie of Napoleon and Mrs. Howard (Dee) Howlett, Lakewood, N.Y.; a sister, Jane Hoffman, Coronado, Calif.; and five grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Donald and Richard Zeschke; and two sisters, Helen Schlosser and Mary Seibel.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the church with Rev. Kent Jaquette officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. Handling arrangements is Grisier Funeral Home, Archbold.
Preferred memorials are to the church, Archbold Area Foundation or the Festival of Lights.
Rusty Wilson
Services for Rusty L. Wilson will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Mix officiating. Handling arrangements is Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home. Preferred memorials are to Highland Township EMS or the family.
From the Crescent News, Defiance, Ohio, September 27, 2000
Esther Grube
Esther A. Grube, 85, Defiance, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in Community Hospitals of Williams County-Bryan.
She was born April 3, 1915, in Willard, the daughter of Willis and Lillie (Ewing) Keefer. In 1950, she married Loyal Grube, who died in 1985. She worked at First Federal Savings and Loan for 27 years as a loan officer.
Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Ankney, Defiance; and a grandchild and a great-grandchild.
Also preceding her in death was a sister, Grace Gerstenberger.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home with Rev. Todd Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.
Preferred memorials are to a charity of the donor's choice.
Mary Bell
BRYAN - Mary C. Bell, 97, Bryan, died Monday at Community Hospitals of Williams County-Bryan.
She was born Dec. 17, 1902, in Mt. Sterling, the daughter of Warren and Nancy (Heller) Chambers. In 1928, she married Francis Bell, who died in 1974. She attended Miami University, graduated from Ohio State University and was a teacher with Bryan City Schools until her retirement. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Bryan, Bryan Taine Club, International Friendship Club and Delta Delta Delta.
Surviving are two sons, James of Michigan City, Ind., and David, Cincinnati; and six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were three brothers, James, Eldon and Herman; and a sister, Ruth.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the church with Rev. Dwight Bowers officiating. There will be no visitation. Handling arrangements is Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home, Bryan.
Preferred memorials are to the Bryan Area Foundation, Ohio State University F.I. Bell memorial fund or a charity of the donor's choice.
Gayle Reed
ALFORD, Fla. - Former Napoleon resident Gayle Reed, 96, Alford, died Tuesday evening in Marianna Nursing Home, Marianna. Arrangements are pending at Walker Mortuary, Napoleon.
George Waxler
Services for George L. Waxler were held Monday at Mast-Mock-Hoffman with Rev. Keith Hunsinger officiating. Music was provided by Pete Schlosser. Burial was in Riverview Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Dave Hostettler, Steve Buchholz, Ray Meade, Howard Bronson, Pete Schlosser and Charles Goliver. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Bryant, Bob Sanders and Donald Mohr.
From the Crescent News, Defiance, Ohio, December 7, 2000
Hilda Snyder
Hilda H. Snyder, 94, Defiance, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday in her home.
She was born Dec. 16, 1905, in Defiance County, the daughter of Henry and Pauline (Reineke) Roehrs. In 1937, she married Lester Snyder, who died in 1962. She was co-owner of Reuss & Snyder and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aid, Defiance College Women's Commission, Defiance Hospital Auxiliary and Defiance Area Foundation.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Rita) Meier, Defiance; and two grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a brother, Reinhart Roehrs; and a granddaughter.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Luhring officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Friday.
Preferred memorials are to the church or a charity of the donor's choice.
David Morgan
CONTINENTAL - David Morgan, 73, Continental, died at 9:14 p.m. Tuesday in St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born June 13, 1927, in Coshocton, the son of Rev. H. David and Helen (Rogers) Morgan. In 1951, he married Norma Jean Winkle, who survives. He formerly worked at Ford Motor Co., Lima, and was a musician accompanying many gospel groups. He had a Sunday morning gospel music broadcast on WDOH in Delphos and was a member of Free Christian Church of God in Continental and Lima Hammond Organ Society.
Also surviving are a son, Richard, Continental; a daughter, Vicki, Lima; two sisters, Marilyn Ewing of Elida and Naida, Lima; and two grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, twin sons who died at birth and two brothers.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with Rev. James Fry officiating. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental, and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the church or American Heart Association.
Lester Shafer
CLOVERDALE - Lester R. Shafer, 91, Cloverdale, died at 10:02 p.m. Tuesday in Paradise Oaks Quality Care Center, Cloverdale.
He was born April 26, 1909, in Paulding County, the son of Lloyd and Mary (Gillispie) Shafer. In 1946, he married Phyllis Schmidt, who survives. He was a farmer and a truck driver for Wollam Ag Center Inc., Continental, and a member Dupont Service Station's board of directors and Dupont Church of the Brethren. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from 1941-46 in Italy and North Africa.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Stan (Suzann) Bauman, Lima; a son, Hollis, Astoria, Ill.; three sisters, Anna Mary Etter of Dupont, Edith Sword of Weslaco, Texas, and Edna Place, Melrose; a brother, Russel, Fort Wayne; and four grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a brother, Lloyd; and two sisters, Marie Hoover and Sarah Burkholder.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church with Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, with military services accorded by Continental American Legion Post. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental, and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the church or American Cancer Society.
Norman Weaver
BRYAN - Norman E. Weaver, 71, Bryan, died today in Community Hospitals of Williams County-Bryan. Arrangements are pending at Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home, Bryan.
Thomas Kuhlman
NEW CLEVELAND - Thomas A. Kuhlman, 84, New Cleveland, died at 10:40 p.m. in St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born Aug. 4, 1916, in Putnam County's Liberty Township, the son of Adolph and Dorothy (Schroeder) Kuhlman. In 1940, he married Ruth Lammers, who died in 1993. In 1994, he married Thelma (Niese) Rosengarten, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, its Holy Aid Society, Ottawa Eagles aerie and Ottawa Knights of Columbus.
Also surviving are four sons, Stanley and Anthony, both of New Cleveland, Daniel of Ottawa and Robert, West Bloomfield, Mich.; five daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Carol) Vennekotter and Mrs. Dan (Kathleen) Kern, both of Continental, Mrs. Jim (Elaine) Laudick of Kalida and Mrs. Larry (Charlotte) Salisbury and Mrs. Ken (Susan) Verhoff, both of New Cleveland; four stepsons, William Rosengarten of Circleville, Dick Rosengarten of McClure and Paul and Keith Rosengarten, both of Miller City; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Norm (Diane) Schulte of Kalida, Mrs. Leroy (Bonnie) Kahle of Miller City and Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Karhoff, Pandora; two brothers, John of New Cleveland and Adolph Jr., Lima; a sister, Mrs. Leander (Betty) Nuveman, Ottawa; and 28 grandchildren, 20 stepgrandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and eight great-stepgrandchildren.
Preceding him in death were five brothers, Bill, Norbert, Cyril, Ralph and Ambrose; four sisters, Marcella Lehman, Esther Lammers, Mary Niese and Rose Warniment; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church with Father Robert DeSloover officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2-9 p.m. Friday in Love Funeral Home, Ottawa. On Friday there will be a scripture service at 3:30 p.m., an Ottawa Eagles service at 7:30 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus service at 8:30 p.m.
Preferred memorials are to the church or a charity of the donor's choice.
Gale Salsbury
NAPOLEON - Gale Emerson Salsbury, 95, Napoleon, died this morning in Napoleon's Lutheran Home. Arrangements are pending at Snyder-Wesche Funeral Home, Napoleon.
Helen Rohe
STRYKER - Helen L. Rohe, 87, Stryker, died Tuesday evening in Community Hospitals of Williams County-Bryan.
She was born April 12, 1913, in Toledo, the daughter of Edward and Edna (Towers) Drake. She married John Rohe, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Stryker United Methodist Church and Stryker Senior Citizens.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Donna) Rau, Montpelier; and 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were two daughters, Carol Hardy and Jane Jay.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Grisier Funeral Home, Stryker, with Rev. Jeff Ridenour officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Stryker. Visitation will be after 9 a.m. Friday.
Preferred memorials are to the church.
Santos Melchor
HAMLER - Santos A. Melchor, 75, Hamler, died Wednesday at Medical College of Ohio Hospital, Toledo. Arrangements are pending at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler.
James Harmon
Services for James W. Harmon were held Wednesday at Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home with Revs. Bryan Maxey and Bill Davis officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery with military rites conducted by VFW Post 3360. Pallbearers were Craig Schaffer, Adam Harmon, Michael Pessefall, Chad and Kenneth Rose and Chuck Runtz.
