All Obituaries

Kathryn “Kathy” Caroline Grieser, age 82, received her eternal reward on October 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Kathy was born on December 23, 1938, in Pettisville, Ohio to Simon and Herma (Beck) Krieger. After Simon’s passing, Kathy gained a loving stepfather in Virgil Sunday. Kathy attended Pettisville High School, where she and her high school sweetheart, Larry Grieser, met and graduated from in 1956. Larry and Kathy were married on June 23, 1957, and made their...

Nancy (Rowley) Rupp, who as a local musician served as choral conductor for multiple school and church concerts, died on October 14, 2021 in Archbold, Ohio.  She was 84. The cause was cancer, according to the family. A former music teacher in Pettisville Schools, and other nearby districts, Mrs. Rupp was a popular vocal teacher and coach for private students.  When her husband’s career led them to Upland, Indiana, she became an adjunct voice instructor at...

Michael E. Smith, age 55, of Wauseon passed away in his home on October 12, 2021. Michael was born on August 21, 1966, to David and Sandra (Rower) Smith.  Michael married Heather Strait on September 11, 2000, and she survives. Michael was an on-air personality for WMTR and owned Black Diamond Production Company. Michael liked woodworking and playing role playing games. He also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and rooting for University of Michigan and Cleveland Browns football....

Janie Popham, age 64, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, October 11, 2021 at her home. Janie was born in McDowell, Kentucky on January 27, 1957 to Joe and Essie (Johnson) Hager. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She also loved her dog, Milo. Janie is survived by her daughters, Stacy (Benny) Slone and Vanessa (Toby) Kolinski; son, Robert (Lisa Ziegler) Smith; brother, Charles (Ann) Hager; sisters, Viola (William) Wright and Judy Cogburn;...

Richard "Dick" Allen Whitlock, age 65, of Stryker, Ohio passed away Friday, October 08, 2021 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Richard was born December 08, 1955 in Montpelier, Ohio to the late Raymond and Verile (Bloom) Whitlock.  He married Lisa K. Byroads on July 23, 1994 and she survives.  Richard was a truck driver with Cookie Carrier of Butler, Indiana and formerly employed with  Airway of Edgerton, Ohio.  He and his wife Lisa...

Archbold: Joining a circle of family and friends who are already rejoicing with the Lord, Carolyn Behrmann Apgar Switzer passed away on October 6, 2021.  Carolyn was born in Napoleon, Ohio on June  2, 1937 to Margaretha and Raymond Behrmann (Behrmann vaults).  The youngest of three close-knit sisters, Lois, Lucille and Carolyn lived with their parents and extended family in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio.  She was very active in school activities, playing French horn in the...

Archbold: Robert F. "Bob" Nofziger, age 88, of rural Wauseon, died as the result of injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Prior to his retirement he had worked at ITT in Archbold for 44 years. Bob was born in Archbold on October 14, 1932, the son of Frank and Delores (Ruffer) Nofziger. In 1958 he married Clarice Kollarik, and she preceded him in death in 2003. In 2006 he married Helen Durham, and she survives. He was a member of Turning...

John T. Sickles, age 56, of West Unity, passed away October 6, 2021 in Montpelier. John worked as a supervisor at a hog farm and at Jagger Cone Factory for many years. John was born on June 6, 1965 to the late Thomas and Charlene (Goodwin) Sickles. John loved to ride horses. He also enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. John is survived by son, Jonathan (Brooke) Sickles; son, Trent Sickles; daughter, Taria (Cory) Schafer; daughter, Megan (Tory Nastally) Sickles; daughter, Michelle Heller;...

Rafael Monserrat, Jr., age 52, passed away October 6, 2021, at the Toledo Promedica Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1969, in Puerto Rico to Rafael and Rosalia (Jimenez) Monserrat. Rafael spent 36 years with the love of his life, Maria, who survives. He was a truck driver for many years. Rafael was an avid baseball collector and his favorite thing to do was spend time with his grandchildren. Rafael is survived by his wife, Maria; sons, Rafael and Daniel Monserrat; daughter, Alisha...

Delta: William R. “Bill” Chester, age 58, of Delta, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021.  Bill was born October 2, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Joyce and Annon "PeeWee" Maye.  On October 5, 1985 he married Cheryl (Mitchem) Chester.   He attended the Zion United Methodist Church in Delta, Ohio.   Bill was known by many as a man passionate about serving his community. He spent 17 years working in a variety of positions...