529 Jefferson Ave
| Defiance, OH 43512
| Tel: 1-419-784-2441

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Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc.
| 529 Jefferson Ave
| Defiance, OH 43512
| Tel: 1-419-784-2441
| Fax: 1-419-784-3968

Laura M. Kochel, 85, of Defiance, went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 18, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 2, 1932, one of seventeen children born to John and Laura (McMichaels) Babcock in Napoleon, Ohio. On December 3, 1953 she married Floyd P. Kochel, who preceded her in death in 2001. Laura liked spending time outdoors and gardening, she especially loved...

Laura M. Kochel, 85, of Defiance, went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 18, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. ...

Jerry Smith

Jerry L. Smith, 80, of New Bavaria, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on January 29, 1938 to Dallas and Mattie (Groll) Smith in Henry County. Jerry married Marilyn (Culler) Smith on October 20, 1956 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, where he was a member and served as a cemetery trustee. Jerry was a graduate of Ayersville High School, He farmed and worked for The Defiance Grocery...

Jerry L. Smith, 80, of New Bavaria, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on January 29, 1938 to Dallas and Mattie...

Sarabell Knipp

Sarabell F.Knipp, 86, of Defiance, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 17, 2018. She was born on June 5, 1931 to Howard and Mae (Durham) Hammon in Defiance. On June 5, 1949 she married L. Leroy Knipp, who preceded her in death on February 8, 2013. Sarabell was an active member of Grace Bible Church, was an organist, and sang in the senior community choir. She enjoyed high school...

Sarabell F.Knipp, 86, of Defiance, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 17, 2018. She was born on June 5, 1931 to Howard and Mae...

Nettie Johnston

Nettie A. Johnston, 94, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 29, 1923 to Arthur and Sophia (Cordes) Brandt in Defiance. Nettie was a 1941 graduate of Defiance High School. On April 8, 1944 she married Harlo Johnston, who preceded her in death on April 26, 1981. Nettie was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the ladies aide,...

Nettie A. Johnston, 94, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 29, 1923 to Arthur and Sophia...

Marie Hostettler

Marie E. Hostettler, 102, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her home in Defiance. She was born on October 23, 1915 to Samuel and Amelia (Batt) Wisda in Defiance County. On July 1, 1935 she married Daniel Hostettler, Sr., who preceded her in death on March 31, 1975. Marie was a faithful member of St. John Catholic Church, and the Christian Mother's Society. She was a loyal Cleveland...

Marie E. Hostettler, 102, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her home in Defiance. She was born on October 23, 1915 to Samuel and Amelia...

Clarence Rozevink

Clarence J. Rozevink, 91, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Fairlawn Haven Care Center in Archbold, Ohio. He was born on July 29, 1926 to Jacob and Sarah (Wagner) Rozevink in Defiance. Clarence proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. In 1947 he married Wilda (Switzer) Rozevink, who preceded him in death in 1989. In 1990 he married Mary Ann Kipfer, who resides in Lake Wales, Florida. Clarence was a member...

Clarence J. Rozevink, 91, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Fairlawn Haven Care Center in Archbold, Ohio. He was born on July 29, 1926 to Jacob and...

Sharon Kroeckel

Sharon Kay Agnes (Ludwig) Kroeckel, 74, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Sharon was born June 1, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to her parents Leonard Ludwig and Lenora (Smith) Ludwig Allgire. She was a 1961 graduate of Defiance High School. On February 16, 1962 she married Roger F. Kroeckel, who resides in Defiance. They were happily married for 56 years. Throughout her life, she has lived in...

Sharon Kay Agnes (Ludwig) Kroeckel, 74, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Sharon was born June 1, 1943 in Mt....

Daniel Bakle

Daniel W. Bakle, 80, of Defiance, passed away on May 11, 2018 at CHP Hospice. He was born on April 22, 1938 to Vaughn and Otillia (Johanns) Bakle in Defiance, OH. Daniel served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1964. Daniel worked as a mechanic for Zachrich Trucking, Keller Trucking, Rath Builders, John Henry Kauser and Charles Kauser. On October 24, 1964 he married Janis Haines He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Elks, K of...

Daniel W. Bakle, 80, of Defiance, passed away on May 11, 2018 at CHP Hospice. He was born on April 22, 1938 to Vaughn and Otillia (Johanns) Bakle in Defiance, OH....

Kaycee Spencer

Kaycee Rae Spencer, 2, of Defiance, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on November 25, 2015 to father, Wesley Spencer and mother, Emily (Baker) Spencer in Defiance. Kaycee was such a happy little girl who loved everyone and everything. She especially loved animals, puppies and bubbles. Kaycee was taken from us way too soon, and we will...

Kaycee Rae Spencer, 2, of Defiance, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on November 25, 2015 to...

Darlene Wagner

Darlene Wagner, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at St. Luke's Mercy Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. She was born on October 13, 1941 to the late William and Orene (Williams) Giles in Cynthiana, Kentucky. On September 12, 1959 she married Leonard J. Wagner, who preceded her in death on February 14, 2007. Darlene was a member of Defiance Christian Church. She worked for several years as a Customer Service Representative for...

Darlene Wagner, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at St. Luke's Mercy Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. She was born on October 13, 1941 to the late William and...