Obituaries

Jack B. Schudel, 72 years, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 in his residence. Jack was born March 29, 1946 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Bernard K. and Irene (Flory) Schudel. He married Darlene Marihugh on November 16, 1963 in Defiance, and the marriage ended …

Betty Rose Gee Rutledge, 91 years, of Bryan, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 in her home with her children at her side. Betty was born January 10, 1927 in Williams County, Ohio the daughter of the late Glen H. and Hazel F. (Sutton) Patten. She was a 1943 graduate …

John Tester of Bronson, MI and formerly of Wauseon, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon. Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.grisierfh.com.

Donald M. Sutton, Sr., age 65, of Edon, Ohio, died at 5:25 P.M. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Ebid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mr. Sutton was 1972 graduate of Edon High School and served sixteen years in the United States Air Force. His last employment …

Sonja S. Hahn, age 40, of Wauseon, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at the Laurels of Defiance. Sonja was born on December 11, 1977, in Wauseon. She worked as a hostess at the Barn Restaurant in Archbold and also as a homemaker. She enjoyed attending her son’s, daughter’s, …

Cassandra (Schalow) Baden passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Cassie was born on September 11, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio. Graduating from Holland High School in 1960, she worked at Toledo Edison as an Executive Secretary for over 25 years. She married the love …

Melissa M. Skinner, age 53, of Wauseon, Ohio, went into the arms of Jesus on September 9, 2018, in her home. Melissa has been a school teacher at Morenci High School for four years where she was actively involved in the drama department, and had also taught at Four County …

Valeta S. Barton, age 96, of Wauseon, passed away Monday evening, September 10, 2018, at Swanton Valley Center. Valeta was born in Henry County, Ohio, on April 30, 1922, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Kruse) VonDeylen. She married Waldo Mahnke, and he preceded her in death. She married Clyde …

Dale S. Dirrim, age 84, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018 at his home. Dale worked at Tokheim Corporation retiring with more than 30 years of service and he also farmed. He served in the US Air Force from July 1, 1952 to June 30 1956. He …

Sheryl L. Russell, 58 years, of Stryker passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sheryl was born May 17, 1960, the daughter of Douglas G. and Janice A. (Thomas) Kelley. She married James R. Russell, Jr. on August 6, 2004 in Sebring, Florida. …