All Obituaries

Shirley B. Wright July 19, 1926 - April 8, 2024    Shirley Belle Wright, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on Monday morning, April 8, 2024 in her home with her children by her side.    She was born on July 19, 1926 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to the late Raymond and Bernice (Carr) Rankin.  Shirley's family moved west to Wood County, Ohio and she was a 1943 graduate of Bradner High School.  Later that summer, on July 16, 1943 she married her...

Richard "Dick" Pickens June 24, 1938 - March 25, 2024    Richard Lee Pickens, 85, passed away on March 25, 2024, joining his beloved wife, Kay, and their daughter, Denise, in eternal rest.  With extraordinary tenacity and grit, he faced numerous close calls with death, but ultimately succumbed to respiratory failure resulting from interstitial lung disease.    He was born on June 24, 1938, to John Otis and Mildred (Osborne) Pickens in a home just across...

Trisha M. Brown August 19, 1981 - March 22, 2024    Trisha Marie Brown, 42, of Defiance, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2024 at her residence.    She was born August 19, 1981 in Bowling Green, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert R. and Tena Marie (Krebs) Spratt.  Trisha grew up in a loving home, the youngest of two children.      Trisha was a 2000 graduate of Bowling Green High School and worked for over 20 years as a high...

Honorable John S. Collier January 30, 1953 – March 16, 2024 The Honorable John S. Collier passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 71.  He was born January 30, 1953, to John and Virginia (Tawney) Collier of Deshler.  John attended Deshler High School and was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School’s class of 1971.  He went on to attend Wittenberg University, where on the third day of classes, he met the love of his life Laurie Lesher.  They married on...

Keith C. Sheller, II December 2, 1964 - February 11, 2024      Keith Coy Sheller, II, 59, of Custar, Ohio died of natural causes unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at his residence.    He was born on December 2, 1964 in Napoleon, Ohio to Keith C. Sheller and Geraldine (Fahrer) Sheller.  His mother survives in Napoleon, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his father, Keith, and a step father, Lauriel "Lynn" Ripke. On the same day as Keith,...

Daniel C. Sheller October 18, 1960 - February 11, 2024   Daniel Charles Sheller, 63, of McClure passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo. He was born on October 18, 1960, to Keith and Geraldine (Fahrer) Sheller.  He married Brenda Strayer. Dan was an auto body technician after learning the trade at Four County Vocational School. He was a hard worker and skilled at his job.  He was a big fan of NASCAR and attended many races at MIS.  At...

James B. Wagner January 23, 1941 - February 11, 2024       When a father completes the sacred task of his journey here on Earth and finally steps into eternity, the angels in heaven rejoice. On Sunday morning, February 11, 2024, the heavens rang out with joy and the angels escorted James Bernard Wagner into eternity. James was born on January 23, 1941 to James A. and Mary Catherine (Durliat) Wagner on the homestead in Custar, Ohio.    James attended St. Louis...

Kenneth R. Hagen March 21, 1942 - February 7, 2024    Kenneth Reid Hagen, 81, of Lewis Center, Ohio, and Hamler, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.    He was born March 21, 1942 in Hamler to the late Raymond and Florence (Rayle) Hagen. Ken was the oldest of seven children. He was raised in a faithful home and was baptized, confirmed and ordained as a minister at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Hamler...

Ronald C. Hoops September 16, 1941 - February 2, 2024    Ronald Carl Hoops, 82, of rural Malinta, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, February 2, 2024 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.    He was born on September 16, 1941 to the late Arthur and Juanita (Nickels) Hoops.  On October 15, 1960 he married Mary Kay (Meyer) Hoops at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hamler and they have shared over 63 years.  Together they spent many fun filled winters in Haines...

Gary R. LeVeck October 9, 1941 - January 31, 2024    Gary Rex LeVeck, 82 of North Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday evening, January 31, 2024, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green, Ohio.    He was born October 9, 1941, in Morenci, Michigan to the late Durwood and Thelma (Baldwin) LeVeck.  He was raised in a large family of 14 children.  As a young man he was drafted and served in the U.S. Navy.    On October 6, 2006, he married...