All Obituaries

Delta: Jerry Lee Mull, age 67, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Prior to his retirement he had been a Tool and Die Journeyman, having worked for Fulton Industries and then Alcan. Jerry was born in Wauseon on March 29, 1954, the son of the late Robert and the late Laura (Haas) Mull. He loved taking walks in the woods with his faithful companion, Dog. He loved hunting and fishing and listening to Bluegrass music. Surviving is a daughter, Michelle...

Wilhelmina K. “Billye” Leininger, age 80, passed away April 15, 2021 in her home in Archbold. Billye was co-owner of Leininger Floor Covering. She was also an immense presence in the lives of her family, her community, and St. James Lutheran Church; a true matriarch. Billye was born January 5, 1941 in Henry County, the daughter of the late John and Doris (Dehnke) Winzeler. In 1960, she married Ronald Leininger, who preceded her in death in 2005. Billye was a strong-willed and...

Barbara Jean Cawthorne, age 70, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning,  April 14, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. Barbara was born June 13, 1950 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Paul, Sr. and Bessie Simmons.  She was in the first graduating class of Evergreen High School in 1968, and attended Owens Community College, where she obtained her degree as a Registered Nurse. She started out her nursing career at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, and worked for several other area...

Jennifer Lynn Shank, age 68, of Delta, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was born on April 23, 1952 in Logansport, Indiana to Joe B. Bowyer and Jane E. Eichensehr. Jennifer attended Onward and then Lewis Cass High School in Walton, IN. In-between high school and working to attain her bachelor’s degree, she became a member of Mensa and was heavily involved with the local artist community and 4-H dog training programs. Later, when she...

Robert "Mike" Harbour was a preacher, husband, and father. Mike had many friends around the country and the world. He went to his eternal reward on April 10, 2021, after becoming suddenly ill. Mike was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 18, 1953 to Sylvester and Iona Harbour. He grew up in Weston, Ohio, and graduated from Otsego High School. After high school, he began working at Campbell's Soup Company where he worked for 22 years. During that time, he met his wife,...

Jean M. Howell, age 88, of Archbold passed away April 8, 2021 in Wauseon, Ohio. Jean spent her life caring for her family and her home. Born January 2, 1933 in Bakersville, NC, Jean was the daughter of the late Howard and Viola (Roberts) McKinney. She later married the love of her life, Guy Howell, on February 10, 1952. Guy preceded her in death in 1997. Jean and Guy lived in Archbold from 1967 to 1976, when they moved to Aberdeen, MS, where they lived for the next 21 years....

John R. Estel, age 92, of Wauseon passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. John worked as a press mechanic at Campbell’s in Napoleon for 20 years. He also farmed, was a carpenter, and worked for UPS. John was born on October 18, 1928 to the late John and Florence (Hatfield) Estel. On November 4, 1950, John married Marilyn Woodard, who preceded him in death in 2017. From 1953 to 1955, John served our country as a member of the United States Air Force. John was an...

Stryker: Roxanna Lynne Heer, age 76, of Stryker, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at CHP-Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Prior to her retirement she had worked for the former Metal Forge Corporation in Stryker as a Quality Control Inspector for over 25 years. Roxanna was born in Hudson, Michigan on September 27, 1944, the daughter of the late Orla K. and the late Wanda (Baker) Nelson. On June 23, 1973, she married Lowell R. Heer, and he survives. She was a member of St. John’s...

Lenore “Honey” McQuillin of Delta, Ohio passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Honey was born on January 23, 1932 to Henry (dec.) and Isabel (dec.) (Steinbrecher) Lind. Her nickname came from her dad calling her his Honey girl. She was the sister of Laurence (dec.) (Stazy) Lind and Louise (Robert) Gilson. On November 23, 1950 she married Clarence Elden McQuillin (dec.), nicknamed Buck. From that union came her pride and joy of four...

Irene M. Liechty, age 94, died April 1, 2021 in Napoleon, Ohio. Irene was born May 2, 1926 in Wauseon to the late Lewis and Leona (Dehnbostel) Snyder. On December 24, 1947, she married Paul Liechty, who preceded her in death April 4, 1982. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Howard J. Snyder of Pettisville; son, Steven Liechty; grandsons, Jared and Joshua Liechty; and her parents. She is survived by four sons, James (Renee), Douglas (Judy), and Robert (Sharon), all of Archbold;...