All Obituaries

Stryker: Charlotte A. Heldberg, age 86, of Garner, North Carolina and formerly of Stryker, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Arrangements are pending at the Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker.

Archbold: Thomas  D. Wyse, age 75, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Fairlawn Nursing Home in Archbold, OH. He was born on January 1, 1948 to Mahler and Virgie (Schmucker) Wyse in Wauseon, Ohio. Tom was a 1965 graduate of Stryker High School. On January 1, 1971 he married Dawn Hitt, who preceded him in death on May 29, 2022. Tom was actively involved in the Stryker community where he served on the school board, kept scorebook for 20 years as well as coached and...

Finch Adolf entered our arms on November 26, 2023 at 6:30pm he was 1.1 oz and 5 inches long. His time here was short but he was loved beyond words, Finch's presence and love was a blessing to his parents and family forever. Finch is survived by his wonderful father, Kaleb Adolf, and beautiful mother, Makenzie Boddiger. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents; Shawn and Patricia Boddiger; paternal grandparents, Brian Adolf and Angela Pruitt; Finch's...

Napoleon: Ernest Junior Raker, age 94, died November 27, 2023 at Genecross Nursing Home Napoleon, Ohio. Ernie was born June 8th, 1929 to Louie and Hazel (Hoffhines) Raker, the youngest of eight children. He was born in the area known as Raker's Corners in rural Delta near County Roads D & 6. He graduated from Delta High School in 1947 and was the class president. In 1951 he was drafted into the Army and served in Korea for two years obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a...

Wauseon: Richard C. Mull, age 85, of Wauseon, passed away early Monday morning in his home. Richard had been a lifelong area farmer. He had been on the Fulton County Fair Board for approximately 30 years, and on the board of directors for the Fulton County Historical Society. Richard was born in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio on December 27, 1937, the son of Corvin and Helen (Mahler) Mull. On October 20, 1957 he married Mary Ann Tedrow, and she preceded him in death last year. Richard was a...

Wayne R. Shinabery, age 75, of Archbold, passed away on November 27, 2023, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Wayne, along with his father and brother, established Shinabery Equipment Company, a long-standing successful local business. Additionally, he was a farmer and an auctioneer. He loved his work so much that he never fully retired and continued working even in illness. His work ethic inspired others. Wayne was born on January 13, 1948, in Hudson, MI, to the late Robert M. and...

Christopher Charles Blade, age 50, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 of a sudden illness. He was born on March 23, 1973 to Jean Keaton and Michael Blade in Toledo, Ohio.  He attended Clay High School in Oregon Ohio.  Chris was a skilled carpenter and loved working on his many projects and remodeling.  He also enjoyed animals, plants, motor sports, water sports, camping and outdoor activities. Chris is survived by his children who he loved deeply,...

Jenny L. Moden, age 70, of Tedrow, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, on her 70th birthday, with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 26, 1953 to Lee Eugene and Doris Maxine (Ledyard) Graffice in Wauseon, Ohio.   Jenny graduated from Pettisville High School and went on to earn her Bachelors in Social Work at Defiance College. She worked as a teacher’s aide at Pike Delta York, along with various other schools until her retirement. In retirement, Jenny...

Ardith Rose Rupp, age 96, of Archbold, passed away on November 25, 2023 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Ardith spent her life caring for her family and her home. Ardith was born on September 13, 1927, in Fayette, to the late Earl and Helen (Quillet) Schaffner. She was a Fayette High School graduate. She later married the love of her life, Lowell Rupp, who preceded her in death in 2002. They enjoyed over 50 years of marriage together. Ardith enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening, and...

Marjorie A. Hoops, age 94, of Archbold, passed away on November 25, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. Marjorie spent her life caring for her family, home, and the family farm. Marjorie was born on July 28, 1929, in Bad Axe, MI, to the late Lawrence and Martha (Bredow) Sams. On August 2, 1952, she married the love of her life, William Hoops, who preceded her in death in 2014. Together, they cared for the family farm. Marjorie was a member of the First Church of God in Wauseon,...