Obituaries

Steve A. Wise, age 56, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at 3:25 P.M. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, shortly after admittance to ProMedica Defiance Hospital in Defiance after a sudden illness. Mr. Wise was a 1983 graduate of Defiance High School and entered the United States Marine Corp with his …

“My life is yours, Lord, glorify Yourself!” was the cry of Brian Shaw’s heart when he received his terminal diagnosis of glioblastoma in 2018. This was a consistent prayer his entire life long. Brian’s deepest desire was to know Christ and to make Him known. On April 22, 2021, God …

Joanne Leffew Hootman “Jo”, 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in her home in Hicksville, Ohio.  She was born and raised in Monroe, Michigan.  Jo married John Hootman, of Hicksville, in 1961.  She loved to travel and to experience foreign cultures.  Both of which she did extensively during …

Richard M. “Dick” Miller, age 82, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, in his home. Mr. Miller was a graduate of Edon High School and was employed by Simpson Industries as a quality inspector, retiring with thirty years of service. He enjoyed working on cars and …

James Ray Cliffton, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:35 P.M. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio. James was an electrician at Manufactured Housing Enterprises. He was a charter member of the Cruisin’ Knights Car Club and enjoyed working on his …

Norma Jean Judson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April  20, 2021 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI with her children by her side. She was born on July 20, 1930 in Wauseon Ohio to Helen (Nagel) and William Sigg.  Norma married Warren Judson on July 30, 1950 and …

Paul J. Phillips, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in his home with his children at his side. Paul was born April 3, 1957 in Bryan, the fourth son of Louise N. (Mohre) and Robert J. Phillips. Paul graduated from Edon High School in 1975, earned his …

James Robert Frazer, 85, of West Unity, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Montpelier.  Jim was born on May 1, 1935 in Fulton County, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Mabel (Wyse) Frazer. After high school Jim worked for Claude Rupp …

Karen Sue Warncke, age 75, of Wauseon passed away after a lengthy illness on April 17, 2021 in Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Karen was born October 15, 1945 in Wauseon to Paul and Selma (Tietje) Warncke. Karen was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wauseon.  She graduated from Wauseon …

Marcia K. Ridgway, age 39, of Fayette, Ohio, passed away at 11:42 A.M. on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, after a hard-fought, six-month battle with her health. Marcia was a 2000 graduate of Bryan High School and had been employed as a …