All Obituaries

Wauseon:       Brenda Sue Farnsworth, age 61, of Wauseon, passed away Friday evening, November 15, 2019, in her home. Brenda had been an accountant for Sonit Systems in Archbold for many years. Prior to that she had also worked for Penrod & George Accounting, the former Globe-Weiss, Sterling Milk Company and Wood Trucking. Brenda was born in Wauseon on December 24, 1957, the daughter of Vernon and Mary (Barnes) Oyer. She was a member of True North Church in Wauseon....

Wauseon: Edward A. Hall, age 87, of Wauseon, passed away Thursday morning, November 14, 2019, at CHP – Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Prior to his retirement he had been a tool and die maker and after retirement painted houses and barns. Edward was born in Morenci, Michigan on May 18, 1932, the son of Lester and Sophia (Barlet) Hall. On August 8, 1950, he married Daisy Bean, and she preceded him in death in 2015. He was a member of Haven Heights Baptist Church in...

Wauseon: Ruth Z. De La Cruz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center on November 11, 2019 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus at the age of 85. Born in San Antonio, Texas on April 25, 1934 to her parents Reymundo and Demetria Zavala. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband of 52 years, Benjamin De La Cruz, Sr.; brothers: Louis, Eliasar Sr., Nathan Sr. and sisters: Margarita, Amelia Arredondo, and Raquel...

Wauseon: David F. Bost, Jr., age 55, of Wauseon, passed away Saturday evening, November 16, 2019, at CHP - Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice.  Arrangements are pending at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon.

Sue Ellen Speiser, age 70, of Evansport, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, November 10, 2019 in her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Defiance, Ohio to the late Merle Oakley and Orma Lee (Schlosser) Koeppe.  Sue was a 1967 graduate of Tinora High School.  She married Charles "Jerry" Speiser in October 1971 and he preceded her in death on March 23, 1990.  Sue was a retired employee of Alex Products and a member of St. Mark's Lutheran...

Delta: Yvonne Marie Smith-Ray, age 76, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2019, at her home. Yvonne was born in Wauseon on October 24, 1943, the daughter of Vern and Neva (Byers) Murray. On August 1, 2007, she married Ronald E. Ray, and he survives. She was a member of the Winameg Christian Church and a member of the Delta Eagles. She enjoyed crocheting, writing poetry, crafts, sewing, baking and visiting with family, friends and neighbors. She also lent a helping...

Robert E. Rochefort, age 79, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 03, 2019 in OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio surrounded by family members.  Robert, who most knew by "Bob", was born December 02, 1939 in Milton Center, Ohio to the late Robert H. and Myrtle (Woody) Rosenberger.   Robert legally changed his last name to Rochefort after his step-father, George K. Rochefort.  He married Gale June Hurst on August 29, 1964 and she...

Delta: William Andrew “Bill” Johnson, age 85, of rural Delta, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, in his home. Prior to his retirement in 1983 he had worked for Jeep and the Chrysler Corporation for over 30 years. William was born in Toledo, Ohio, on October 1, 1934, the son of Lewis and Mable (Borders) Johnson. On December 17, 1956, he married Phyllis Mastin, and she survives. William loved trapping, hunting and fishing, but especially loved spending time with his family and...

Stryker: Mary Lou Nemire, age 83, of Stryker, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2019, at Fairlawn haven Nursing Home in Archbold. Prior to her retirement in 1999 she had worked at Sauder Woodworking and the Sauder Outlet Store in Archbold for many years. Mary Lou was born in Bryan, Ohio on January 5, 1936, the daughter of Paul and Helen (Moll) Ruffer. On May 5, 1956 she married Donald Penrod and he preceded her in death in 1993. On February 12, 2000 she married Vernon Nemire, and...

Stryker: Margaret “Elaine” Jaggers, age 80, of Stryker, passed away at home on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Elaine was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 12, 1939, the daughter of Veryl and Raymond Whitlock. On November 3, 1959, she married Richard Jaggers, and he preceded her in death. She was a fan of music, reading and the simple things in life.  Surviving are children, Tim (Rhonda) Jaggers, Sheryl (Steve) Singer, Barry (Lisa) Jaggers, Michelle Jaggers, Deanna (Joe) Law...