Obituaries

Nov 13, 2019

On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Richard "Dick" Beebe, 89, of Ocala, loving father of four children, passed away at his home in Ocala, Florida, at the age of 89.

Dick was born on November 24, 1929 in Defiance, Ohio to Cleo and Wilma Beebe. He was employed at Defiance Fruit Company in Defiance from 1948 to 1951....

Nov 13, 2019

Wanda Burnetta "Red" Rankin, August 3,1923 - November 13, 2019

Wanda was an amazing woman who touched many lives throughout her ninety-six years. She is survived by her son, Roger Rankin; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Daryl) DeMoss, Elliot Rankin and great-grandchildren, Isabella DeMoss, Jacob DeMoss and Bennett Taylor.

Wanda was born in Flint, Michigan to parents Flora...

Nov 13, 2019

Frederick T. Thompson, age 56 of Defiance, passed away on November 13, 2019 at his home in Defiance. He was born on October 1, 1963 to Craig and Anita (Blum) Thompson in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Four County School and was a 1981 graduate of Ayersville High School. Fred proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1982...

Nov 13, 2019

Darwin F. Beck, age 87 of Ridgeville Corners, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 25, 1932 to John and Helen (Clemens) Beck in Henry County. He was a 1950 graduate of Ridgeville High School. Darwin proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during...

Nov 9, 2019

Max E. Cleaves, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his residence in Defiance.

He was born on August 16, 1952 to Ralph and Patricia (Brecht) Cleaves in Defiance, Ohio. Max was a graduate of Ayersville High School. On March 31, 1972 he married  Judith (Lime) Cleaves, who preceded him in death...

Nov 9, 2019

Barbara E. Gray, age 65 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born on September 28, 1954 to Merlin and Marjorie (Baker) Buyer in Wauseon, Ohio. On May 9, 1975 she married Rick Gray, who resides in Defiance.

Barb was a member of Defiance Family Christian...

Nov 4, 2019

Carol N. Baldridge, age 84 of Defiance, passed away early Monday morning,  November 4, 2019 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born on June 22, 1935 to Winston and Alta (Coleman) Dales in Vansant, Virginia. On September 6, 1952 she married Wilmer N. Baldridge, who preceded her in death on October 21, 2009.

Carol...

Nov 2, 2019

Walter J. Mast, 88, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November  2, 2019 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on May 31, 1931 to Willard and Rachel  (Schwab) Mast in Toledo, Ohio. Walter graduated from Defiance High School in 1949.  In 1953 he received a Bachelor of Science Degree from The Ohio State University, and in 1957...

Nov 1, 2019

Charlene D. Jordan, 57, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, November 1, 2019 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1962 to Ralph and Opal  (Hawkins) Wagner at East Liverpool, Ohio. On April 22, 1983 she married Herbert Jordan who resides in Defiance. Charlene was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest joy was...

Nov 1, 2019

Eugene (Gene) Westrick, age 92 of Defiance, passed away early Friday morning, November 1, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Defiance, Ohio. Gene was born on May 4, 1927 in New Bavaria, Ohio to Urban and Emma (Frey) Westrick. He Married Bernice (Clemens) Westrick on July 28, 1951. Gene was a graduate of Holgate High School...

Oct 25, 2019

Kathy M. Mansfield, 58, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on October 7, 1961 to James and Mary (Glore) Call in Defiance, Ohio. She was a 1980 graduate of  Defiance High School. On July 16, 1991 she married David Mansfield, who resides in Defiance....

Oct 24, 2019

R. Eugene "Gene" Wreede, 99, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 24, 2019 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 4, 1920 to William and Ruth (Stirn) Wreede in Cloverdale, Ohio. Gene proudly served our country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. On June 15, 1947 he married Laverne (Roth) Wreede....

Oct 24, 2019

Sue Ann VanBrackel, age 79, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born January 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late David O. and Mary Jane (Christman) Ensign and was the sister of the late Larry O. Ensign.

Sue was the wife of the late Larry A. VanBrackel...

Oct 23, 2019

Bruce A.  Zachrich, 72, of Ayersville, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home in Ayersville.

Bruce was born May 30, 1947 in Defiance to Robert L. & Leola E. Zachrich.  He was baptized as an infant and confirmed as a young adult at Zion's Lutheran Church, Defiance.  He was a member of Christ Our...

Oct 23, 2019

Richard James Ball, 62, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 23, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center He was born on August 2, 1957 in Defiance, the son of Nelson B. and Marjorie R. (Myers) Ball. He married Robin Roth on August 12, 1980 and they were blessed with two sons, Adam (Britny) and Alexander...

Oct 22, 2019

Hollis H. Garmyn, 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio.  Born in Paulding, Ohio on January 21, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Duerk) Bissell.  She married Theodore "Ted" Garmyn on February 7, 1953, who preceded here in death.  She graduated from Antwerp High School.

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Oct 22, 2019

Christopher J. Jones, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 22, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 10, 1959 to Roger and Eleanor (Spangler) Jones in Defiance. Chris proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1983. On November 21, 1990 he married Lisa (Roehrig) Jones, who...

Oct 21, 2019

Helen M. Wickerham passed away at Brookdale Senior Living Facility in Findlay, Ohio on Monday, October 21, 2019. Helen was born Helen M. Colgan in Paulding County on June 28, 1920 to Ora B. Colgan and Ruth Mae (Lloyd) Colgan. She married Ormal Wickerham on Valentine's Day, 1942. He preceded her in death in 2012.

Helen has...

Oct 19, 2019

Arthur K. Deming, 86, of Oakwood, passed away on Saturday evening, October 19, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 27, 1933 to Milton and Erma (Mavis) Deming in Defiance, Ohio. Arthur proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. On December 5, 1954 he married Emma Miler, who...

Oct 15, 2019

Mary Violet Fronk, 97, Defiance, passed away Tuesday morning, October 15, 2019 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Holgate, after a brief illness.

Mary was born April 25, 1922 in Defiance County to the late Frederic and Viola (Fair) Slough.  She graduated from Sherwood/Delaware High School in 1939.  After graduation, she worked at Swift & Company where she...