Obituaries

Ralph E. Segrist, age 90, of Wauseon died early Tuesday December 16, 2014 Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Prior to his retirement he had been a farmer and diesel mechanic. Mr. Segrist was born on September 13, 1924 in Wauseon the son of the late Ralph J. and Ruby (Murray) Segrist. …

Beverly D. (Burkhart) Perdue, age 62, of Defiance passed away Monday December 15, 2014 at the St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo following an extended illness. Mrs. Perdue was born in Defiance on October 28, 1952 the daughter of the late Alvin and the late Dorothy Burkhart. Beverly was strong …

Jerry W. Jackson, 72 years, of Bryan, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in his home with his family at this side.  Jerry was born April 18, 1942 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond W. and Jean L. (Garber) Jackson.  He was a 1960 graduate of Bryan High School.  A …

Denver Miller January 16, 1922 – December 15, 2014.  A long and invigorating life ended peacefully for Denver at Hillside County Living at the age of 92.  Denver was born at home to the proud parents of Charles and Rena Miller in Montpelier.  There were six brothers and one sister who have all …

Edward D. Auchard died Friday at Hillside Country Living, where he was a resident. Auchard was born Aug. 8, 1920, on a farm near May Day, in Riley County Kansas. He was educated in the public schools of Kansas, attending one-room country schools during the elementary grades, and completed high …

Darrin E. Polter, 40 years, of Sherwood, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 14, 2014 in his residence.  Darrin was born August 31, 1974 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Earl D. and Sharon M. (Mowat) Polter.  He was a 1992 graduate of Fairview High School.  Darrin was a CNC Laser Operator at Defiance …

Gary Lynn Swalley, age 61, of rural Stryker, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14, 2014 in his home following a battle with cancer. He was born August 10, 1953 in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Gilbert and Ruth (Fackler) Swalley. Gary lived in Marion, Indiana until recently moving in with …

Illega M. Walker, 86, of Montpelier passed away peacefully Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, Ohio.  Illega was born August 25, 1928 in rural Pioneer, Ohio, the daughter of James Earl and Vergi Ruth (Pippin) King.  Illega attended the Pioneer schools thru her junior year.  She attended …

Dale R. Eitzman, age 78, of Edgerton, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at his residence. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church near Edgerton, Ohio and an avid supporter of the Edgerton Athletic Boosters. Dale was a carpenter and worked for Thiel Construction for over 25 …

Christine M. Brennan, 76 years, of Bryan, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, December 12, 2014 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance.  Christine was born March 31, 1938 in Shelby, Ohio, the daughter of the late Rev. Victor and Lura (Brubaker) Roebuck.  She was a …