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

Dominga H. Puente, 90, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday evening, July 18, 2019 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on May 19, 1929 to Crispin and Josefina (Rodriguez) Galicia in Tyler, Texas. Dominga was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Defiance, and The Latin American Club. She worked at Johns Manville for several years until her retirement. She enjoyed dancing, Mexican music, gardening, and she loved to cook and spend time with her...

Dominga H. Puente, 90, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday evening, July 18, 2019 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on May 19, 1929 to Crispin and Josefina...

Kenneth Florence

Kenneth L. "Ken" Florence, 77, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on April 10, 1942 to Ellsworth and Helen (Partee) Florence in Defiance. Ken was a 1960 graduate of Defiance High School. On October 11, 1961 he married Bernice (Sauber) Florence, who resides in Defiance. Ken was a faithful member of Bethel Church. He worked at Dinner Bell Foods in Defiance for over...

Kenneth L. "Ken" Florence, 77, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on April 10,...

Wanda Klima Defiance

Wanda J. Klima, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 11, 1939 to Howard and Velma (Schlegel) Mohr in Defiance. Wanda was a 1958 graduate of Defiance High School. On May 4, 1963 she married Paul Klima who survives in Defiance. Wanda worked 11 years as a window trimmer for GC Murphy Co. in Defiance as well as working for Paul's Supply for 20 years. She was a member of St....

Wanda J. Klima, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 11, 1939 to Howard and Velma (Schlegel) Mohr in...

Madeline Rains

Madeline "Denise" Rains, 58, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY. She was born on February 19, 1961 to Herbert and Dolores (Mays) Stallard in Defiance, Ohio. On August 9, 1997 she married Stephen Rains, who resides in Williamsburg, KY. Denise worked for the Federal Government in the Department of Immigration. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading, and she loved spending time...

Madeline "Denise" Rains, 58, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY. She was born...

Paxton Schroeder

Paxton Jordan Schroeder, of Midland Michigan, passed away on July 14, 2019 at the Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital at the University of Michigan. He was silently born and went on to glory on July 14, 2019 to Layne and Chelsie (Timmons) Schroeder in Ann Arbor, MI. Paxton is survived by his loving parents, and brothers, Caden and Knox Schroeder of Midland, Michigan. Paternal grandparents, Keith & Pam Schroeder of Defiance, maternal...

Paxton Jordan Schroeder, of Midland Michigan, passed away on July 14, 2019 at the Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital at the University of Michigan. He was silently born and...

Florence Smith

Florence E. Smith, 85, of Paulding, passed away on July 10, 2019 at the Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on January 7, 1934 to Frank and Erna (Rabe) Gordon at Napoleon, OH. Florence worked as a Laborer for Napco Plastics in Napoleon. On June 19, 1954 she married Raymond Smith Jr.and he preceded her in death on January 15, 1977. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Paulding Ohio. Florence is survived by a son, Steven...

Florence E. Smith, 85, of Paulding, passed away on July 10, 2019 at the Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on January 7, 1934 to Frank and Erna (Rabe)...

James Willis

James E. Willis, 45, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 peacefully in the loving care of CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Born on May 29, 1974, he was the fourth of five children born to Billy and Carolyn (McCarthy) Willis, of Defiance. James was a 1992 graduate of Defiance High School where he was active in soccer, tennis, and swimming. He was a long-time employee of Manufactured Housing Enterprise in Edgerton, where he took great pride in his work. James loved...

James E. Willis, 45, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 peacefully in the loving care of CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Born on May 29, 1974, he was the fourth of five...

Dorothy Coressel

Dorothy Ann Coressel, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, OH, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 4, 1930 to Bernard and Lucille (Reed) Gutman. On June 24, 1950, Dorothy married Albert Coressel who preceded her in death in 2016. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance as well as VFW #3360. Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, bingo, cards, camping, and spending...

Dorothy Ann Coressel, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, OH, with her loving family by her side. She was...

Richard Hughes Defiance

Richard Everett Hughes, 77, of Defiance, passed away Friday morning at his home in Defiance. He was born May 26, 1942 to Everett and Helen Hughes in Cincinnati, Ohio. He married his lifelong love and partner Barbara (Hutchinson) Hughes on October 18, 1968. Richard loved God and his country and was a true American Patriot. He graduated from Alderson High School in West Virginia; he was an outstanding athlete, nick named "Ozark" by his fellow teammates, gaining...

Richard Everett Hughes, 77, of Defiance, passed away Friday morning at his home in Defiance. He was born May 26, 1942 to Everett and Helen Hughes in Cincinnati, Ohio. He married his...

Ricardo Davila

Ricardo "Ricky" Davila, age 58 of Defiance, suddenly passed away at his home in Defiance on Thursday morning, July 4, 2019. He was born on April 22, 1961 to Joe and Elvia (Castillo) Davila in Salineno, Texas. On March 5, 1983 he married Linda (Flores) Davila, who resides in Defiance. Ricky was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Defiance Moose Lodge #2094, Defiance Eagles #372, and Defiance VFW #3360. He worked at WalMart Tire and Lube Express for over...

Ricardo "Ricky" Davila, age 58 of Defiance, suddenly passed away at his home in Defiance on Thursday morning, July 4, 2019. He was born on April 22, 1961 to Joe...