Kenneth R. Rieke (1928 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Kenneth R. Rieke, 80, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice, Defiance.
Born Feb. 9, 1928, in Franklin County, to Vera E. (Harrow) and Ferdinand Rieke, he married Jean A. Johnson on June 6, 1952, and she survives.
He was employed by GM Powertrain, Defiance, retiring in 1983 after 34 1/2 years in plant security. He was a member of Sherwood United Methodist Church, Sherwood Masonic Lodge No. 620 of Defiance and the Eagles Lodge No. 372 of Defiance.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, David (and wife, Peggy) Rieke of Ayersville; four daughters, Virginia (and husband, Phil) Combs of Mason, Donna (Mark) Zaharski of Holland, Janet (Don) Stoll of Mundelein, Ill. and Susan (Jeffrey) Rimland of Port Jefferson, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; a brother, William F. Rieke of New Bavaria; and a sister, Helen Heller Andrews of Oakwood. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2-8 p.m. and Monday from noon until 1 p.m. in the Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. A Masonic service will be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Jim Stinehelfer Jr. to officiate. Burial will be in Sherman Cemetery, Oakwood.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Food Pantry, Defiance, or to Path Center of Defiance.
DeLoss C. Dangler (1933 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - DeLoss C. Dangler Sr., 75, Sherwood, and formerly of Edgerton, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center.
He was born Jan. 8, 1933, in Fort Wayne, the son of DeLoss and Nina "Jo" (Blue) Dangler. In 1952, he married Dolores Thiel and they were divorced. In 1988, he married Lucille (Yenser) Schmunk, who died in 2004. He was a graduate of Edgerton High School and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a machinist at Ohio Art Co. and Williams County Airport. He was a licensed commercial airplane pilot and had built two airplanes. He attended Bethel Forder Bridge United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his mother, Edgerton; six daughters, Darlene (Rick) Kimpel of Hicksville, Dawn (Robert) Brown of Bryan, DeAnn (Odie) Mearse of Edon, Denise (Robert) Knecht and Deborah of Edgerton and Mickie (Greg) Butler, Sherwood; four sons, DeLoss (Sandy) Dangler Jr. and Douglas (Rebecca) Dangler of Edgerton, Charles (Beverly) Schmunk of Sherwood and James (Tammie) Schmunk, Wauseon; four sisters, Nancy Lirot of Seattle, Wash., Patricia (Doug) Gruber of Fort Wayne, Diane Best of Blakeslee and Shirley (Gary) Lehmann, Bryan; two brothers, Larry (Donna) of Bryan and Denny (Vada), Angola, Ind.; and 28 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death was his father.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Burr Funeral Home & Crematory, Sherwood, with his son, Pastor Charles Schmunk, officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery with military honors accorded by Sherwood VFW Post 5665. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services Monday.
Preferred memorials are to Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. Condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book may be signed at www.burrfh.com
Marie Dickey (1912 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Marie Dickey, 95 years, of Sherwood, died Friday, June 6, 2008 at Harborside Healthcare of Northwest Ohio, Bryan, where she had been a resident the past two weeks. Marie was a member of the Sherwood United Methodist Church. She had been a homemaker all her life.
Marie Dickey was born on November 7, 1912, in Mark Township, Defiance County, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Shifferly) Sohn. She married Adrian Dickey on November 10, 1932 in Mark Township, Defiance County, Ohio, and he preceded her in death on January 14, 2001.
Surviving are her two daughters, Mary Rosebrock of Sherwood and Thelma Nearing of Sherwood; one son, Ernest (Ginny) Dickey of Cecil, Ohio; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and one step great great grandson. Her husband, one son, Lee Dickey, granddaughter, Brenda Dickey, grandson, Edward Rosebrock, two brothers, Sam & Henry Sohn and one sister Elizabeth Dickey, preceded her in death.
Funeral services for Marie Dickey will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2008 in the Burr Funeral Home & Crematory, Sherwood with Ned Speiser, officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, Ohio. Visitation for Mrs. Dickey will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2008 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorials in the name of Marie Dickey may be given to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers Home Health and Hospice or Sherwood United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book may be signed at www.burrfh.com
Rex E. Baxter (1944 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Rex E. Baxter, 64, Sherwood, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at his residence.
He was born April 30, 1944, in Paulding, the son of James and Phyllis (Goble) Baxter. In 1970, he married Cindy Wonderly, who survives. He was a sales clerk at Newman's in Defiance and formerly at Ney Oil Co. station in Sherwood. He was a member of St. Isadore Catholic Church in the Bend and a social member of Sherwood VFW Post 5665.
Surviving are a son, Brian Baxter, Perrysburg; two daughters, Julie (Kevin) Fahy of Bowling Green and Amy (Darren) Morr, Delta; a brother, Charles (Glema) Baxter, Paulding; and four grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Ann Rohrs.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Isadore Catholic Church, the Bend, with Father David Tscherne officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Burr Funeral Home & Crematory, Sherwood, with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m.
Preferred memorials are to St. Isadore Catholic Church, Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Hospice or the SHARE Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book may be signed at www.burrfh.com
Rev. William J. Martin (1925 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Rev. William J. Martin, 83, Sherwood, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Ursuline Center, Toledo.
He was born Jan. 4, 1925, in Sandusky, the son of William and Nell (Bauman) Martin. He was a 1941 graduate of Holy Angels & Sts. Peter & Paul, Sandusky High School. He obtained his bachelor's degree in 1946 from St. Meinard Seminary in Indiana; graduated from St. Mary Seminary, Cincinnati; earned education degrees in 1968 and 1970 from University of Toledo and in 1981 from Ohio State University; and obtained his master's degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1960.
He was ordained a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Toledo on May 18, 1950. He served at the Bend, St. Stephen's and Marysdale Immaculate Conception Church (now St. Isidore Catholic Church) as pastor from 1988-2002. He served at St. Wendelin, Fostoria, as associate pastor from 1986-88; was assistant at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Toledo, from 1985-86; and served the Diocese of Steubenville from 1980-81. He was founding rector of Seminary of the Holy Spirit from 1964-72, and assistant vocational director for the diocesan vocational office. He was an assistant at St. Catherine, Toledo, from 1950-64; vocational director at Toledo Central Catholic High School from 1950-64; and assistant at Vermilion, St. Mary, in 1950.
He was president of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy since 1999, assistant commissioner of children's mental health in 1979, and chairman of the vocations section of the NCEA from 1962-64. He was chairman of the junior clergy exam board from 1964-72, and attended the First International Congress for Priestly Vocation in 1962. He was executive director of West and Midwest Diocese vocational director 1956-61. Following his retirement, he assisted at St. Isidore parishes, and continued to live at the rectory at Isidore-Delaware Bend.
Surviving is a sister, Catherine Schneider, Fremont. Preceding him in death was a sister, Marjorie Orchekowski.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Isidore Catholic Church, Marysdale, with Bishop Leonard Blair officiating. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Delaware Bend. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with a 4 p.m. Tuesday vesper service. Handling arrangements is Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home, Defiance, Ohio.
Harold D. Steele (1914 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Harold D. "Red" Steele, 93, Sherwood, died at 12:02 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, in Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville.
He was born June 21, 1914, in Paulding County, son of William and Melvia (Cramer) Steele. In 1936, he married Madonna Swary, who survives. He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II and was an electrical contractor and retired owner of Steele Electric, Sherwood. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church-Delaware Bend, IBEW Local 8 Retirees, Defiance AMVETS Post 1991, Defiance VFW Post 3360 and Farmer American Legion Post 137.
Also surviving are three sons, R. Philip (Paula) of N. Henderson, Ill.; Ned (Alice) of Hicksville and Kent (Martha) of Delta Junction, Ark.; a daughter, LeAnn (Larry) Fritch, Ney; a brother, Russel "Joe," Oakwood; a sister, Mae Bieniek, Temperance, Mich.; and 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a brother. Frances; two sisters, Olive Pessefall and one in infancy; and three grandsons and a great-grandson.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen Catholic Cemetery in Delaware Bend, with Father Dave Tscherne officiating and military rites provided by Sherwood VFW Post 5665. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mast-Mock-Hoffman-Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, where there will be a vigil service at 7 p.m.
Preferred memorials at to Ronald McDonald House or a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be left at www.mastmockhoffman.com______________________________
James L. Beardsley (1928 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - James L. Beardsley, 79, Sherwood, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in his residence.
He was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Defiance, the son of LeRoy and Ethel (Runnion) Beardsley. In 1952, he married Edna Vogelsong, who survives. He was a U.S. Air Force staff sergeant, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He worked at the Defiance Post Office for 35 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member and past president of Local National Letter Carriers and a former scout master. He was a past post commander and life member of DAV and life member of Defiance VFW Post 3360. He received his high school diploma with the help of the U.S. government ruling for the veterans who served in World War II.
Also surviving are two daughters, Diane (Ronald) Bierly of Defiance and Edna (Eric) Dix, Sherwood; five sons, James Jr. of Denver, Colo., Steven and Tony of Sherwood and Chris and Rick, Defiance; and 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were two sisters, Ruth Coffman and Martha Beardsley; and six brothers, Earl, Richard, Frank, Ralph, Livingston and Robert.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mast-Mock-Hoffman-Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, with Pastor Don Harris officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, with military honors accorded by Defiance VFW Post 3360. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.
Preferred memorials are to House of Prayer of Montpelier or Hospital Hospice-CHWC. Condolences may be left at www.mastmockhoffman.com______________________________
Helen Simon Nusbaum (1911 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Helen (Pat) Y. Simon Nusbaum, 96, Sherwood, died at 7:35 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008, in Defiance In-Patient Hospice Center.
She was born Oct. 31, 1911, in Toledo, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Riordon) Patterson. In 1933, she married Walter Simon, who preceded her in death. In 1980, she married Robert Nusbaum, who preceded her in death. She was a licensed practical nurse for 30 years at Paulding and Defiance hospitals and a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church in Delaware Bend, the Licensed Practical Nurses Association, Defiance Hospital Auxiliary, Defiance College Women's Commission, Altar Rosary Society and 55 Plus Club.
Surviving are three daughters, Ida (Denver) Hammon of Hamilton, Ind., Mary Anne Hauenstein of Lima and Jane (Leonard) DeWitt, Elkhart, Ind.; a son, Mike (Sandy) Simon, Defiance; two stepdaughters, Mary Alice (Robert) Hulbert of Defiance and Ellen Simonis, Sherwood; six stepsons, Robert Nusbaum of Toledo, Neil (Judy) Nusbaum of Angola, Ind., James (Roseann) and Paul (Judy) Nusbaum of Sherwood, Philip (Phyllis) Nusbaum of Centerville, Mich., and Bill (Judy) Nusbaum, Burlington, Ontario, Canada; and 13 grandchildren, 36 stepgrandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 62 great-stepgrandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a son, Walter "Thad" Simon Jr.; and three great-stepgrandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Isidore Catholic Church, Marysdale, with Father Dave Tscherne officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance County. Visitation is from 2-5 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home, Defiance, with a scripture service at 8:30 p.m.
Preferred memorials are to Defiance County Humane Society or Hospice the Caring Way of Defiance.______________________________
Thelma M. Sponseller (1931 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Former Sherwood resident Thelma M. Sponseller, 76, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, in Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance.
She was born May 21, 1931, in Mark Center, the daughter of George and Ethel (Elser) Obenland. In 1951, she married Jerald Sponseller, who died in 2001. She was a graduate of Mark Center High School.
Surviving are two daughters, Pamela (Ronald) Pierce of Ney and Jill (Lee) Nihart, Bryan; a son, Scott Sponseller, Massachusetts; two sisters, Ellen Cooper of Hicksville and Jan Harter, Sherwood; and 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Krill Funeral Home, Bryan, with Jim Stinehelfer officiating. Burial will be in Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to service Monday.
Preferred memorials are to Lick Creek Church of the Brethren in Bryan or the Friends of Feline Rescue Center, Defiance. Condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book may be signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com______________________________
Ben "Jeff" Blankenship (1958 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Ben "Jeff" Blankenship, 49, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at Toledo Hospital.
Born in Van Wert on May 6, 1958, he was the son of Martha and Ben Blankenship. On Sept. 29, 1979, he married Tamara Laney, and she survives.
He was a 1977 graduate of Paulding High School, and was employed with Sims Cab in Payne for 21 years until the company was moved. Mr. Blankenship then worked at Global Suspensions Systems in Bryan for four years.
He was a life member of the Defiance Fish and Game Club and Fort Defiance Deer Hunters Club, and was a member of the Paulding Eagles. Surviving in addition to his wife are his father, Benjamin Blankenship of Paulding; a daughter, Jennifer Blankenship of Van Wert; a son, Brandon Blankenship of Paulding; four grandchildren, Mackenzie, Connor, Landon and Tyler Blankenship; and three sisters, Wilma (and husband, Ted) Saylor of Convoy, Wanda McCoy of Paulding and Diana Serrado of Titusville, Pa.
Preceding him in death were his mother, Martha Ann; a daughter, Jessica Nicole Blankenship; a brother, Donald Cecil Blankenship; and a sister, Brenda Lee Blankenship.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, Ohio. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ben Lowell officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Preferred memorials are to the family.______________________________
NC Fuller (1936 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - NC Fuller, 71, Sherwood, died at 10:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, in Defiance Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 22, 1936, in Hanover, W.Va., the son of Basil and Sarah (Bostic) Fuller. He was employed by Hayes-Albion, Bryan, and then as a security guard in New Castle, Del., prior to his return to the Sherwood area. He was a former member of Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233.
Surviving are a daughter, Loretta (Greg) Ricker, Sherwood; two sisters, Arbutus McGlaughlin of New Castle, Del., and Truda Ratliff, Walnut Cove, N.C.; a brother, Gaylord Fuller, Monarch, S.C.; and four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Preceding him in death were his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
Private services will be at a later date. Handling arrangements is Krill Funeral Service, Bryan. Condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book may be signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com
Herman N. Trausch (1936 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Herman N. Trausch, age 71, of Sherwood, Ohio, died at 3:25 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, in Lima Memorial Hospital from complications following cardiac surgery.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. While living in Cridersville, Ohio, Mr. Trausch was employed as layout inspector at General Dynamics, Lima, Ohio. He then retired from Wilco Tool & Die in Bryan, Ohio. An avid hunter, fisherman and motorcyclist who loved camping and traveling, Mr. Trausch was a member of AmVets and the V.F.W. in Defiance, Ohio, and a member of the NRA and American Shooters.
Herman N. Trausch was born on April 3, 1936, in Williams County, Ohio, the son of Albert and Leona (Schumacher) Trausch. He married Arlene Mae Austin on July 25, 1959, and she preceded him in death in 1989.
Mr. Trausch is survived by three daughters, Elaine (Rick) Garrett, of Bowling Green, Ohio, Michele (Hollyle) Trausch, of Cridersville, Ohio, and Kelly Zerante, of Bryant, Indiana, one son, Scott (Michelle) Trausch, of Ridgeville, Indiana, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his companion, Deanna Ankney, of Sherwood, Ohio, and three brothers, Al (Joan) Trausch, of Merry Lake, Michigan, Duane (Vivian) Trausch, of Montpelier, Ohio, and Frank (Deb) Trausch, of Bryan, Ohio.
Services for Herman N. Trausch will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 15, 2008, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Edgerton, Ohio, with Father Stephen Schroeder officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Edgerton. Visitation will be in the Krill Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, and in the church one hour prior to the service. There will be recitation of the rosary at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 14.
Memorials in the name of Mr. Trausch may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book may be signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com
Elmer E. Cooley (1921 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Elmer E. Cooley, age 86, of Sherwood, died early Sunday morning, February 3, 2008 in the Brookview Nursing Care Center of Defiance.
Mr. Cooley was a retired Furniture Maker at the former Holabird Company in Bryan, a farmer and a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Sherwood. He was a US Army Air Corps veteran having served during World War II.
Born December 14, 1921 in Bryan, Ohio, he was the son of Alva & Ellen (Wentmor) Cooley. He married Inez Arlene (Miller) on July 24, 1976 and she survives. In addition to his wife, a brother, Harold and wife Edna Cooley of Bryan, sisters, Beatrice Algeo of Bryan and Bernice Miller of Napoleon and several nieces and nephews survive Elmer. His parents preceded him in death.
Funeral services for Elmer E. Cooley will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 11:00a.m. in the Burr Funeral Home & Crematory of Sherwood with Rev. Robert Eble officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 4:00-8:00p.m.in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in loving memory of Elmer E. Cooley may be directed to the St. John Lutheran Church of Sherwood. Condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book may be signed at www.burrfh.com
James W. Flory (1936 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - James W. Flory, 71, Sherwood, died at 9:48 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in his home.
He was born May 4, 1936, in Jewell, the son of William and Clara (Seiple) Flory. In 1976, he married Barbara Sunday, who survives. He was a former bricklayer for 38 years and a custodian at Central Local Schools for 24 years, retiring in 2007. He was a 1954 Jewell High School graduate and a member of Jewell and Sherwood fire departments for a total of 30 years. He was a member of Sherwood United Methodist Church, where was a past trustee and lay leader. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Farmer American Legion Post 137 and Sherwood VFW Post 5665. He was a member of the Masons 468 in Hicksville, Chapter 188 where he was a past master; a past master at Sherwood 620 and Bryan Council 101; a past commander at Bryan Commandery 74; and of Angola Yeoman of York. He was a member of Holiday Lanes bowling leagues.
Also surviving are three daughters, Kathleen (Mark) Washburn of Muncie, Ind., Kristina (Jeremy) Odell of Bryan and Jamie, Sherwood; a brother, Russell "Bud," Jewell; two sisters, Loretta Zigler of Montpelier and Ruby (Gus) Becher, Defiance; and a grandchild.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two sons, James and one that was stillborn; and a brother, Lester.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman-Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance Oh, with Revs. Katherine Riley and George Alley officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Defiance County, with military honors accorded by Sherwood VFW Post 5665. Visitation is from 1-8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Friday. Preferred memorials are to Hospice of Williams County Community Hospitals. Condolences may be left at www.mastmockhoffman.com
Deloris E. Miller (1927 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Deloris E. Miller, 80, of Sherwood, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Harborside Healthcare Northwestern Ohio in Bryan, where she was a resident.
Born March 6, 1927, in Defiance County, to Roena (Link) and Isaac C. Ankney, she married George Clayton Miller on May 17, 1940, and he survives.
She had been employed by Spangler Candy Company in Bryan, retiring with 15 years of service. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Sherwood, the Sherwood Lions Club and the Democratic Women's Committee.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Jim (and wife, Diane) Miller of Canton, Ga., Bob (Bobbie) Miller and Dick (Debbie) Miller, both of Sherwood; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Imogene (and husband, Russell) Grimes of Ney; and a brother, Delvain (Pat) Ankney of Defiance.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Ronald Lynn Miller; and three brothers, Jerome, Harold and Homer Ankney.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Krill Funeral Home, Bryan. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Eble to officiate. Interment will follow in the Sherwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book may be signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com
Raymond W. Gibbs (1922 - 2008)
SHERWOOD - Raymond W. Gibbs, 85, Sherwood, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, in Hickory Creek at Hicksville, Oh.
He was born May 30, 1922, in Logansport, Ind., the son of Jess and Mary (Ringer) Gibbs. In 1949, he married Jane Isler, who survives. He was a retired screw machine operator at the former Dana-Weatherhead plant and a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II and receiving the Purple Heart.
Also surviving are a son, Larry, Sherwood; and three grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a son, Michael.
Services will be private at Burr Funeral Home & Crematory of Sherwood. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens, rural Defiance. Condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book may be signed at www.burrfh.com
Elliott Ray Burke (1926 - 2008)
Elliott Ray Burke, 81, Sherwood, and formerly of Logan, W.Va., died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, in Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center.
He was born June 24, 1926, in Taylorville, W.Va., the son of Albert Sr. and Mattie (Steele) Burke. In 1948, he married Belva Duty, who survives. He was a coal miner, retiring in 1987 after 42 years, and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Defiance, and a former member of Central Baptist Church, Logan. He was a past president and member of United Mine Workers Local 1971 and a former Little League Baseball coach in Logan.
Also surviving are three daughters, Jean (Kelly) Roberts of Houston, Texas, Cordella (Billy Joe) Smith of Sherwood and Raycene Sarka, Convoy; a son, Larry, Defiance; two sisters, Lois Rosetter of Las Vegas and Emma Hatfield, Elyria; two brothers, Herbert of Delbarton, W.Va., and Dewey, Gurnee, Ill.; and eight grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a sister, Geraldine Isom; and three brothers, Albert Jr., Earl and Ralph.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Emmanuel Baptist Church, Paulding, with Revs. Donald Holtzapple and Drew Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance County. Visitation is from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mast-Mock-Hoffman-Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. Preferred memorials are to Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. Condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book may be signed at www.mastmockhoffman.com
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