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Louise Riley

Louise Gaynell Riley, age 86, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1937 to Royst and Margaret (Cheek) Sutley in Tampa, FL. On January 20, 1958 she married Clyde Riley and he preceded her in death on October 24, 2014. Louise worked in the Deli for Chief Supermarket for 17 years. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Defiance. She enjoyed reading the bible and dedicated her life to the...

Louise Gaynell Riley, age 86, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1937 to Royst and Margaret (Cheek) Sutley...

Kevin Davis

Kevin Lloyd Davis, age 61 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1961 to the late Gale and Lottie (Hanefeld) Davis in Lima, Ohio. Kevin earned his Associate's degree and enjoyed his job as a CNC Machinist. He enjoyed working on computers, fishing, boating and hunting. Kevin loved spending time with his family. Kevin is survived by his children; Tona (Chad)...

Kevin Lloyd Davis, age 61 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1961 to the late Gale...

Mary Shaffer

Mary C. Shaffer, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on September 28, 1958 to Frank and JoAnn (Daddino) Morawski in Illinois. On March 28, 1999 she married Roger A. Shaffer, who preceded her in death on August 18, 2017. Mary was a member of Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 and Eagles #372, where she was a bartender for several years. She was a huge fan of the Chicago...

Mary C. Shaffer, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on September 28, 1958 to...

Nancy Fetters

Nancy A. Fetters, age 77 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born on July 6, 1945 to the late Mabel (Smolenske) and Jim L. Fetters Sr. Nancy worked for over 20 years as a secretary for Defiance Grocery. Nancy is survived by her companion of 53 years, Donald Grime of Bryan, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jim L. Fetters...

Nancy A. Fetters, age 77 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born on July 6, 1945 to the late...

Janis Kinder

Janis L. Kinder, 75, of Defiance, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on January 28, 1948 to the late William and Moneita (Yetter) Conkright in Defiance, Ohio. On September 11, 1965 she married Thomas E. Kinder Sr. who survives. Janis was a faithful member of First Church of God. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and...

Janis L. Kinder, 75, of Defiance, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born...

Yolanda Raimonde

Yolanda Marie (Runco) “Loni” Raimonde, 89, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance. The family will celebrate her life in a private funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on May 30, 2023 followed by interment at Defiance Riverview Memory Gardens. Yolanda was born in Yorkville, Ohio on August 10, 1933, the daughter of the late Phillip and Rose (Veltri) Runco and was a 1952 graduate of Yorkville High School...

Yolanda Marie (Runco) “Loni” Raimonde, 89, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance. The family will celebrate her life in a private funeral...

Mary Runk

Mary Ellen Runk, 68, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 28, 1955 to Robert and Rita (Kernan) Hickey in Dayton, Ohio. On July 21, 1978 she married Paul W. Runk, who survives. Mary Ellen was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She was a proud homemaker and a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. In her leisure time she enjoyed making fleece blankets for her...

Mary Ellen Runk, 68, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 28, 1955 to Robert and...

John Peoples

John E. Peoples, age 83 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 9, 1939 to John and Gertrude (Burke) Peoples. On October 25, 1958 he married Maribeth Smith. They were married for 64 years. John was a faithful member of Ayersville United Methodist Church and UAW Local #211. He worked as a millwright at General Motors for 38 years until his retirement in...

John E. Peoples, age 83 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 9, 1939 to...

Velia Garcia

Velia V. Garcia, age 88 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital. Velia was born on March 11, 1935 to the late Jose and Refugia Valenzuela in Rice, Texas. On January 19, 1956 she married Pete G. Garcia who preceded her in death on October 31, 1986. Velia was beautiful, loving, compassionate and selfless. She loved spending time with family and friends. You could always find her on her favorite couch, watching her American or Spanish soap operas,...

Velia V. Garcia, age 88 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital. Velia was born on March 11, 1935 to the late Jose and Refugia Valenzuela in Rice, Texas....

Kevin Bosh

Kevin Eugene Bosh, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday May 20, 2023 at the CHP Inpatient Defiance Area Hospice Center, Defiance. He was born on March 19, 1956 to Jack and Laura (Grimes) Bosh at Mansfield, Ohio. Kevin worked as a carpenter for several years. Kevin is survived by his sister, Dawn Bosh of Littleton, CO. He was preceded in death by his father. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later...

Kevin Eugene Bosh, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday May 20, 2023 at the CHP Inpatient Defiance Area Hospice Center, Defiance. He was born on March 19, 1956 to Jack...