Obituaries

Nov 17, 2025

Sally K. Yocklin, age 78 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, November 17, 2025 in Defiance. She was born on February 13, 1947 to the late Paul and Donelda (Dirr) Lang in Defiance, Ohio. Sally was a graduate of Defiance High School. Sally was a member of Defiance AmVets #1991 and Moose Lodge...

Nov 17, 2025

Robert Joseph Ryan, age 100 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at CHP In-Patient Hospice Center, Defiance, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on April 22, 1925 to the late John T. and Frances M. (Moser) Ryan. Bob was a 1943 graduate of Jewell High School and president of his senior...

Nov 16, 2025

Larry L. Colgan, age 75 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones at home. He was born on October 12, 1950 to Mable Irene Colgan and Martin John Colgan in Defiance, Ohio. On March 31, 1972 he married the love of his life, Sandra (Kiessling) Colgan who survives.

Larry loved...

Nov 14, 2025

Johnny Ray "JR" Begley, age 45 of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 14, 2025 at his residence.

JR was born on August 2, 1980 to Gilford and Mary (Goble) Begley in Defiance, Ohio. He earned an Associate Degree at Findlay College and worked at various factories. JR also obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree...

Nov 12, 2025

Lois M. Holman-Kile, age 95 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on February 26, 1930 to the late Walter and Marie (Bowman) Graf in Waterville, Ohio. Lois was a 1948 graduate of Defiance High School. On November 19, 1949 she married William Holman who preceded...

Nov 10, 2025

Esther M. Reimund, 93 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.

She was born on October 3, 1932 in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Lester and Alta Ankney. In 1951 she married Donald G. Reimund who preceded her in death.

Esther worked for Krutsch Cleaners, Davis Cleaners, Zellers, and Tip Top, where she...

Nov 7, 2025

Edgar Bowling, age 76, of Defiance, passed away on November 7, 2025.

He was born on November 28, 1948, in Hyden, Kentucky to Mitchel and Zuba (Woods) Bowling. He graduated from Leslie County High School in 1968. In July of 1968, he married Martha Sue Bailey, who survives. Together they had two sons and were married for...

Nov 7, 2025

Randy G.F. Fortman, age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Friday morning, November 7, 2025 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 23, 1956 to George and Carolyn (Liska) Fortman. Randy was a 1974 graduate of Tinora High School. He worked for over 45 years at General Motors in Defiance until his retirement. Randy...

Nov 6, 2025

Daniel T. Wareham, age 67 of Holgate, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Danny was born on January 30, 1958 to Halden and Bonnie (Doody) Wareham in Defiance, Ohio. On June 30, 1977 he married Tracy (Asher) Wareham who preceded him in death on December 31, 2019. Danny worked...

Nov 4, 2025

Ronda B. Yates, age 68 of Paulding, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born in Alexandria, Indiana on July 8, 1957, to Myles and Stella (Hamilton) Carter. On April 12, 1974, she married Richard Yates, who survives.

Ronda was a member of Defiance...

Nov 1, 2025

Homer Edward Rudy, 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 1, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, with his mother and sister by his side. He was born on September 25, 1961 in Huntington, Indiana to Patricia (Harney) Sweinhagen.

Ed was a 1980 graduate of Tinora High School and Four County Career Center with...

Nov 1, 2025

Alice P. Gebhart, age 94 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on December 17, 1930 to Harold and Clara (Fischer) Baringer in Continental, Ohio. On September 1, 1949 she married Edward Gebhart, who preceded her in death on May 21, 2021. Alice is survived by her...

Nov 1, 2025

Rev. William W. "Bill" Sherry, age 79 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Glenn Park of Defiance.

He was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 13, 1946, to the late Rex and Betty (Bair) Sherry. Bill was a graduate of Auglaize Brown Local High School, earned his...

Nov 1, 2025

Thomas E. "Tom" Jennings, 68, of Defiance, passed away on November 1, 2025 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. He was born on December 7, 1956 to Charles and Mary (Hess) Jennings in Defiance, OH. He was a graduate of Defiance High School. Tom worked as a Painter for Campbell's Painting for many years. He was a member of...

Oct 31, 2025

Veria Louise Frank, 69, of Defiance, Ohio, lost her battle to cancer and passed on October 31st surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Defiance, OH on September 22nd, 1956 to William Stanley Young and Elaine Fay Boyd Young. Graduated from Defiance High School in 1975. Married to Jerome "Jerry" Ernest Kennedy (deceased July 4th, 1991). Met...

Oct 29, 2025

William Walter "Bill" Shipman, age 85 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Ney, Ohio on October 5, 1940 to the late William and Roba (Stotler) Shipman. On January 14, 1967 he married Nancy (Brinkman) Shipman who survives. Bill was a 1958 graduate of Defiance...

Oct 27, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Duncan, age 79 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on August 20, 1946 to the late Delphia (Sheffield) Duncan. He was married to (the late) Fern (McGuire) Duncan who he absolutely adored. Ron worked for over 40 years...

Oct 26, 2025

Mrs. Ida Mae (Fitts) Rayford, age 76 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Ida was born on April 7, 1947 to the late Sylvester and Pauline (Street) Fitts in Marshall County, Mississippi. In December, 1988 she married her soulmate Henry L. Rayford Jr. who preceded her in death on July...

Oct 26, 2025

Terry Mae Raines, 77, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 5, 1948 to the late Vernon and Velma (Osborn) Bauer. Terry was a 1966 graduate of Ayersville High School. She worked at several local...

Oct 25, 2025

Dane Scott Hahn, age 31 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday October 25, 2025.

Dane was born on January 31, 1994 to Crystal Retcher and Scott A. Hahn in Defiance, Ohio. Dane was a sweet and beautiful baby...he was an ornery little boy. When he was about three years old he had a pair of toy handcuffs....