Obituary:
Bernard Donald Minnick Sr., age 84, of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Ovid Healthcare Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church Owosso, MI on Friday, October 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM; Rev. Father John Fain will officiate. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 6-8 PM and Thursday October 30, 2008 from 2-8 PM with family present 2-4 & 6-8 PM with a Scripture Service at 7 PM. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso.
Bernard was born in Brady Township, Michigan on November 16, 1923, the son of Henry and Ellen (Gladiann) Minnick. Bernard and Isabelle (Herrick) Minnick were married for 42 years; she passed away May 15, 1982. Bernard resided most of his life in Owosso. He worked for Owosso Public Schools for 26 years in maintenance. He enjoyed playing cards. Bernard liked feeding the squirrels and was an avid television watcher.
He is survived by 2 daughters; Sharon and Steve Kurncz of Owosso, MI, Sherline Rohde of Owosso, MI, a son Bernie and Robin Minnick, Jr. of Owosso, MI, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and a special friend Karen Skutt of Owosso, MI. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, a son, Ernest "Ernie" in infancy, and a granddaughter Sherry Lyn Skornicka.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
- Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, Michigan.

Burial monument, Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea, MI

Obituary:
Mary Lou Turner died Sept 13, 2008 of pancreatic cancer. Her husband, Bob, preceded her in death in 2001 after 54 years of marriage.
She was born on November 10, 1927, in South Bend, Indiana, the precious daughter of Robert Gerald O'Daniel and Madeleine (Haydan) O'Daniel.
Mary Lou lived in the Chelsea/ Ann Arbor area most of her married life. Her delight was her family, the "lunch bunch", and Chelsea Free Methodist Church family, where she was an active member. Serving her church as greeter and a member of the Stewards' Committee, as well as belonging to her Small Group Bible Study, was her passion. Her gifts were hospitality and serving, and she did these with grace. She will be missed but will forever be in our hearts.
Survivors included three children, Patti (Mark) Musolf of Chelsea, Sandy (Keith) Siefker of Celebration, FL, Rob (Juli) Turner of Chelsea; six grandchildren, Krista (Mike) Jarvey, Kelly Stephens, Mandy Siefker, Brandon Seifker, Madeleine and Molly Turner; four great-grandchildren, Hope Stephens, Clayton, Caden, and Cailee Jarvey; and Godchild, Charlene Wharton.

Burial monument, Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea, MI

Burial headstone, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport, IA

Burial headstone, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport, IA

Obituary:
Dorothy F. Ash, 92, passed away peacefully at Crest Health Center at Ridgecrest Village on Monday, November 21, 2011, with her family by her side.
The family will greet friends today, November 22, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, where a prayer service will be offered at 6:45 p.m. There will be an additional visitation on Wednesday for 1 hour prior to the Funeral Service and Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1923 Fillmore St., Davenport. The Mass will be on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport.
Mrs. Ash was born on May 7, 1919, the first of twin daughters of Charles and Eva Metzger, in Iowa City. She graduated from St. Mary&s High School in 1937 and continued her education at Irish Business School in Iowa City with emphasis in bookkeeping and office work. Dorothy worked at Penney&s, Pipers Candy Store, Iowa State Bank, Daily Iowan Newspaper and a real estate office in Iowa City.
On February 5, 1948, she was united in marriage to Richard E. Ash in Iowa City at St. Mary&s Catholic Church and shortly after moved to Davenport, where they raised five daughters. Richard preceded her in death on December 6, 2007. They had shared over 59 years of marriage together.
Mrs. Ash was a volunteer with the USO during WWII. She also volunteered with Adam&s School PTA, had a membership with the Davenport Moose Club and was member of the Holy Family Catholic Church since 1952. She enjoyed the company of her family, especially at picnics and holiday, traveling in her younger years, tending her flowers and playing cards (mostly UNO in her later years). She was a devoted wife and caregiver for her husband until his death. She was a sensitive, intuitive, caring and loving Mother.
Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or to the charity of your choice.
Dorothy is survived by her five daughters; Connie Ash of Eldridge, Susan Hyvari of Livonia, Michigan, Jane (Dale) Goldensoph of Davenport, Judy (Rick) Claussen of Le Claire and Debbie Ash of Davenport; 9 grandchildren, Todd, Eric, Pam, Lynn, Tiffany, Nicole, Christopher, Brad and Dorothy; 7 great-grandchildren and 2 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard, twin sister Lois Anderson, brother Raymond, her parents and four aunts.
Dorothy&s family would like to thank the Ridgecrest staff and Compassus Hospice for their care and compassion.
- Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home

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1900 Census, LaCross, Onandaga, WI

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1930 Census, LaCross, Onandaga, WI
1940 Census, LaCross, Onandaga, WI

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1900 Census, LaCross, Onandaga, WI

 

Blake with his wife Morgan Lee-Gerken.

Morgan with her husband Blake Gerken.

Brent with his wife Emily Ohlrich-Gerken.

Wedding Announcement:
Emily Ohlrich Engaged To Brent Gerken
Bonnie Ohlrich, of Liberty Center, is proud to announce the engagement of her daughter, Emily, of Napoleon, also the daughter of the late Allan Ohlrich, to Brent Gerken, of Napoleon, son of Tim and Deb Gerken of Montpelier, and Larry and Deb LaForrest, of Napoleon.
The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Liberty Center High School, a 2005 graduate of Defiance College with a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, and a 2008 graduate of Bowling Green State University with a master�s degree in Intervention Services. She is an Intervention Specialist with Bowling Green City Schools.
Her fianc�e is a 1999 graduate of Napoleon High School, and 2003 graduate of Northwest State Community College with an associate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a maintenance technician at Sauder Woodworking.
The couple plan to exchange wedding vows on Saturday, June 15, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Napoleon Township.
- The Liberty Press, May 29, 2013

Obituary:
Allan D. Ohlrich entered the Church Triumphant on the morning of Tuesday, September 4, 2012. At the time of his passing, he was hospitalized at Cleveland Metro Health Center, Cleveland Ohio. He was 55 years old. Born on August 26, 1957 in Defiance Ohio, Allan was the firstborn of the five children of Raymond and Luella (Junge) Ohlrich. He was baptized as a child of God on September 14, 1957 at Hope Lutheran Church, Hamler Ohio, and was confirmed in the faith on April 4, 1971. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1975. As a youth, he attended Hamler School and was active in Boy Scouts. A special highlight of those years was that of attending Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. He had the privilege of making the trek once again to Philmont with his sons when they too were active in Boy Scouts.He married Bonnie Kay Oberhaus on November 30, 1979 at St Paul�s Lutheran Church, Napoleon Township, Napoleon Ohio. God blessed their union with the birth of three children, Emily Ann, Timothy Allan, and Michael Allan. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. An active member of St. Paul�s, Allan was currently serving as a Trustee. Allan was a Henry County Sheriff�s Deputy for 26 years, retiring in April 2011. He served as an advisor for several years for the Henry County Sheriff�s Special Deputies and was instrumental in starting the Henry County Law Enforcement Academy. He was currently serving as the Deputy Commander of the Henry County Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy.He owned and operated a seamless eavestroughing business for 30 plus years. He also raised pheasants and operated a pheasant hunting preserve. If you see a pheasant strutting around Henry County, it is most likely one that he raised. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with family and friends.He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Bonnie; his daughter Emily and her fianc�ee Brent Gerken (Napoleon); his sons, Timothy (Liberty Center) and Michael (Paulding); his parents Ray and Luella Ohlrich (Hamler); two sisters: Linda Campbell and her husband Bill (Toledo), and Darlene Hoffman and her husband, Andrew (Holgate); a brother, David Ohlrich (Hamler); nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. He was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior and reunited with his precious little one, an infant sister Cheryl, and his grandparents, Arthur and Martha Ohlrich, and Carl and Minna Junge.Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 8 from 2-8 at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon and on Sunday one hour prior to the funeral service. Services will be held at St. Paul�s Lutheran Church, Napoleon Township at 3:00p.m. on Sunday September 9 with Rev. Dr. Franklin Hays and Pastor Dean Stoner officiating. Memorials may be given to St. Paul�s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the Allan D. Ohlrich Scholarship Fund (Law Enforcement Academy Scholarship) through Northwest State Community College Foundation.
- Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon, OH

 
Kathleen with her son Dustin Doepker.

Obituary
Schwarz, Darrell W.�Red�
Age 72, died on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at his home. Red was born on December 6, 1931, in New Rockford, North Dakota, to the late Edward and Hilda Mae (Loesel) Schwarz. He married Joan Hart of Appleton on June 16, 1956; she preceded him in death in 1998. With his family, Red moved to Roseau, Minnesota, 1932, graduating from Roseau High School in 1949. He was proud to serve his country for 22 years in the United States Air Force, enlisting in 1950, and serving during the Korean Conflict. Following his retirement from the Air Force in 1972, Red was employed in retail sales for 20 years. Red's hobbies included photography and golfing. His real passion was gardening. Friends and family could count on receiving fresh vegetables from his garden. Red was also very dedicated to his love of God.
Survivors include his children: Kathleen (Robert) Delchambre of Neenah, Carmen (George) Greenwood of Kaukauna, Mark (Jill) Schwarz of Thornton, CO, and Matthew Schwarz of Appleton; his grandchildren: Dustin Doepker of Neenah, Krista Greenwood of Madison, Andrew Greenwood of Kaukauna, Timothy Greenwood of Kaukauna, and David Schwarz of Thornton, CO; his brothers: Edward (Joanne) Schwarz of Hortonville and Charles (Barbara) Schwarz of Tucson, AZ; his sisters: Jacqueline Baehr of Clearwater, FL, Judy (Jim) Bleier of Waube Lake, WI, and Donna Schwarz of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Judy Ann, and a Grandson, Daniel Doepker.
The funeral liturgy will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH, W5831 Highway KK, Darboy, with Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Friends may call at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be at Holy Angels Cemetery following the liturgy.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark Hallet, Dr. Jeffrey Whiteside, and the staff at Theda Care at Home for their compassionate care.
A memorial fund in Red's name is being established.
- WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME