Obituaries

Rick A. Fisher, age 65 of Wauseon, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Prior to his retirement, Rick worked at Sauder Woodworking after discharge from the United States Air Force. After his retirement, he worked part-time as a truck driver. Rick was …

Larry W. Ruffer, age 81, of Archbold, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. Larry Ruffer was an advid lover of all things Christmas. He just celebrated his 80th birthday with a Christmas theme party and a visit from Santa. He enjoyed dressing up ad Santa …

William J. Oxender, 93, of Bryan and formerly of Kunkle, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at The Inn at Fountain Park in Bryan. He was born on February 10, 1924 in Madison Township to Bert and Mabel (Barrett) Oxender. Bill graduated from Kunkle High School in 1942. On …

Wesley M. Mielke, age 65, of Edon, Ohio, died at 7:54 P.M. on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after an exteded illness. Mr. Mielke was a1970 graduate of Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Indiana, and served in the United States Army from …

Thomas McDiarmid, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 27, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to Peter E. and Jane M. (Sweeney) McDiarmid. Tom attended school in the Detroit area. In February of 1956 he married …

Larry W. Ruffer, age 81, of Archbold, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. Larry Ruffer was an advid lover of all things Christmas. He just celebrated his 80th birthday with a Christmas theme party and a visit from Santa. He enjoyed dressing up ad Santa …

Alma N. Morton, age 71, of Archbold, passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2017, at the Fulton County Health Center. Arrangements are pending at the Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold.

Tom L. Hall, age 64, of Wauseon, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at the Fulton County Health Center. He was a retired painter. Tom was born in Adrian, Michigan on October 2, 1952, the son of Edward and Daisy Mae (Bean) Hall. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran. …

Donna V. Harrington, 85, of Pioneer passed away Thursday evening at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. She was born on May 18, 1932 in Pioneer to Harley J. and Rosa R. (Buda) Hart. Donna graduated from Pioneer High School. Donna was a member of the Montpelier Moose and …

Jean Roose, age 77, of Montpelier, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at her home. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, playing cards and visiting casinos. Jean was born on October 3, 1939, in Ezel, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Adolf and Beatrice (Bartley) Kraemer. She married …