All Obituaries

Rickie “Rick” Ray Williams, age 74, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away August 12, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Rick served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, Rick worked as a materials engineer for Detroit Diesel for 47 years. Born on June 17, 1946, Rick was the son of Donald and Frona “Lynn” (DeVore) Williams. He obtained his associates degree in material engineering from Schoolcraft College in Michigan. On April...

Janis Ann Kelley (Thomas), age 85, of Napoleon, Ohio passed away August 9, 2020 in Defiance Ohio. She was born on July 12, 1935 at home in Grand Rapids, Ohio to John and Ruth (Soash) Thomas. Janis married Douglas Kelley on November 9, 1957 and he survives. Janis liked to crochet and play Euchre, bingo, and crossword books. She was also a member of Tops. Also surviving Janis is her daughter, Sandra (Dan Simmerman) Anders of Auburn, IN; son, Russell (Pat Bailey) Kelley of Kunkle, OH; son,...

Fredrick L. Phillips, age 69, passed away August 8, 2020 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Fredrick’s memory. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Madonna Anna Brenner, age 95, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away August 7, 2020, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a chiropractic assistant at the Williams Clinic. Madonna was born on March 8, 1925 in Defiance County, born to the late Edward and Irene (Batt) Schindler. She was a Ney Graduate of 1943. On June 5, 1946, she married Lawrence “Larry” Brenner, who preceded her in death in 2017. Madonna was a member of St. Patrick’s...

Archbold: Suzanne M. Casey (née Stuckey) passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 7 in Benton, Illinois. Sue was born near Archbold, Ohio on April 1, 1936 to Marlin K. Stuckey and Consolo G. Stuckey (née Allison). Sue was a very faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Benton. She enjoyed music, especially choral singing, and throughout her life she sang in numerous choirs in Benton and Cedar Key, Florida. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the...

Jimmy Edward Brooks, age 70, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, August 2, 2020 surrounded by his children at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  He was born October 6, 1949 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Ernest and Edith (Barnhill) Brooks.     Jim was an Army veteran and he enjoyed his job as a truck driver for Jeep for over 30 years.  Jim had a heart of gold, a friendly smile and a big hug for anyone who needed it.  If you were his friend you were...

Ronald Carl Gillingham, age 70, originally from Delta, Ohio, currently residing in Wauseon, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, Friday morning, July 31, 2020.  He was born January 25, 1950 in Wauseon to Carl and Anna (Knapp) Gillingham.  Ron attended Delta High School, where he played football and wrestled.  He served in the United States Army and drove tank during Vietnam.  On June 4, 1982, he married Bonnie Brown.  Ron worked part-time for NAPA delivering...

Archbold: Charles J. Dominique, age 99, of Archbold, passed away Friday evening, July 31, 2020, at CHP – Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Charles was born on a farm two miles west of Archbold, Ohio on July 18, 1921, the son of the late Joseph E. and the late Edna M. (Smart) Dominique. He joined the Army during the month of February 1940.  During the next five years he gained the rank of Captain and served in the European and Pacific Theaters of Operations. At the conclusion of...

Wauseon: Larry L. Goon, age 68, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, July 31, 2020, at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. Prior to his retirement he had been a truck driver. Larry was born in Wauseon, Ohio, on August 30, 1951, the son of Warren and Gertrude (Snyder) Goon. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He enjoyed camping and drag racing, and especially loved the Sand Dunes. He is survived by his companion of over 25 years, Pam Miller of...

Allan Michael Ostrander, age 36, of Delta, Ohio, passed away in his home, Friday, July 31, 2020.  He was born February 4, 1984 in Toledo, Ohio.  Allan met Melissa O'Neill on June 13th 2014. On June 6th 2020, he asked her to marry him and she said "Yes"! He also made a commitment and said he's not just marrying her and gave a ring to McKenzie (14) and Autumn (12). As one united family, they were getting the keys to their first home in a week and planning the...