All Obituaries

Ned A. Speiser Of Sherwood passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Parkview Regional Medical Center on Friday, March 22, 2019, following a 16 month fight against lymphoma.  Born on December 4, 1943, to Murl and Beryl (McFeeters) Speiser, he grew up on the family farm in Delaware Township. He proudly lived in Defiance County his entire life, except for a six month period at Bible college in Texas. Survived by Carol (Shively) Speiser, his beloved wife of nearly 55...

Ray Kelly Meade, 66, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, March 22, 2019 at Toledo Hospital.      Ray was born on August 28, 1952 to Kelly and Marie (Marcum) Meade in Wise County , VA.  He was a 1972 graduate of Ayersville High School.  Ray served his country in the Army from 1972-1978. On October 28, 2007 he married Darlene Marihugh and she survives.  Ray worked as a truck driver for Werlor Inc. and City  Beverage for 20 years.  He also...

Patrick "Mike" Brown, 54, of Oakwood, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at his home in Oakwood, Ohio.      He was born on December 9, 1964 to Darwin and Carol (Bussing) Brown in Paulding, Ohio. Mike was a 1983 graduate of Paulding High School. He worked as an administrative assistant at NW Ohio Community Action in Defiance. Mike was a member of the Defiance Eagles #372 and AMVETS #1991. He loved his dogs, enjoyed golfing, and he was an avid fan of the...

Juanita F. Rosebrock, 98, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday morning, March 13, 2019 at her home in Defiance with her family by her side.      She was born on February 5, 1921 to George and Marie (Colbe) Hoops in Hamler, Ohio. She graduated from Hamler High School, and worked as a seamstress.  On March 22, 1941 she married Bertram C. Rosebrock, who preceded her in death on February 3, 2000.    Juanita was a faithful member of Zion's Lutheran...

Tito Carrasquillo, Sr., age 92 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.      He was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico on March 1, 1927 to the late Nicasio Carrasquillo and Lucinda Berrios.  Tito was married for over 67 years to  Eva Perez Carrasquillo, who resides in Defiance. He worked at General Motors for over 30 years until his retirement in 1978, and moved back to Puerto Rico.  He lived in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico for 30 years...

Larry C. Bostelman, 68, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday evening, March 11, 2019 at his residence in Defiance.     He was born on February 13, 1951 to Carl and Esther (Gerken) Bostelman in Wauseon, Ohio. Larry worked as a grounds keeper for Sauder's in Archbold for several years until his retirement. Larry continued his passion with mowing and landscaping, working alongside his son at Straight Line Lawn Care LLC. He was a member of the Ohio Deaf Hall of Fame, where...

Jennifer Lynn Bakle, 41, peacefully passed away at Winter Haven Nursing Home in Florida on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 She was born on August 3, 1977 to John and Sandra (Bauer) Bakle in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a student at St. John's Catholic School until fifth grade, then Defiance City Schools until her graduation in 1996. She received her Associate's Degree in Accounting from Fort Wayne Business College. Jennifer was under the care of nursing homes for over 22 years, when she...

Gary J. Lewis, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Friday,  March 8, 2019 at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH.      He was born on December 10, 1958 to John and Laura (Schomburg) Lewis in Defiance, OH.  Gary worked as a Laborer for Defiance Metal Products, and was a member of The Fellowship Club in Defiance for 27 years.  He enjoyed family times especially with his grandchildren.    Gary is survived by his children, Gary...

Patrick  M. Kennedy, 70, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Defiance, OH.      He was born on February 2, 1949 to Marion "Mike" and Elizabeth  (Sprankle) Kennedy in Chicago, IL.     Patrick retired from GM in 1995 after 25 years of service, and was a member of UAW Local 211 Retirees.  In his spare time he enjoyed bowling, playing church league softball, coaching for Defiance...

Thelma J. (Fitzenrider) Bowers, 85, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, March 5, 2019 surrounded by her family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born October 8, 1933 in Stryker, Ohio to the late Cula (Betts) and Henry Fitzenrider. She graduated from Stryker High School in 1951. On September 22, 1951 she married James H. Bowers, who preceded her in death on April 10, 2007. Thelma was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She...