Obituaries

Aug 27, 2019

Richard A. Dupont, age 92 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on September 7, 1926 to Frank and Edith (Balskey) Dupont in Defiance, Ohio. On December 23, 1948  he married the love of his life, Audrey (VanDemark) Dupont, who preceded him in death on October 18, 2006....

Aug 25, 2019

Aaron J. Crutchfield, 38, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Paulding County, Ohio. He was born on July 22, 1981 to Ernest and Maria (Jimenez) Crutchfield in Paulding. Aaron enjoyed playing basketball, and was an avid basketball fan. He loved spending time with his family, especially...

Aug 24, 2019

Thelma Lucille DeHollander, 1927-2019 passed away after a long and active life. She was born in Pettisville, Ohio to the late Roy and Elmina (Thrasher) Kline. She was a polka enthusiast and a member of various polka dancing groups. Thelma was an exceptional bowler and golfer. She took pride in her accomplishments. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Aug 24, 2019

Janet G. Evritt, 90, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home from The Laurels on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Janet was born on August 27, 1928 to Newton and Hazel Flint.  She was a 1946 Defiance High School graduate. She married Lawrence R. Evritt on December 26, 1948, and he preceded her in death on November 5, 2011.

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Aug 23, 2019

Connie Holbrook Connie Jo Holbrook, 57, of Defiance, passed away Friday, August 23rd, 2019 at Toledo Hospital. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 1, 1962. She was the daughter of the late Virgil and Oleta I. (Pumphrey) Hasselschwert On July 5, 1980 she married Stan Holbrook, who survives. Connie was working as a housekeeper at the Super 8...

Aug 23, 2019

Ariah Tayler Kurtz, infant daughter of  Melissa Schwinnen and Austin Kurtz, passed away soon after her birth on Friday evening, August 23, 2019 at  Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital Women's Health Center. Ariah is survived by her parents, and her big sister, Sevaeh Isabelle Kurtz. We will keep Ariah in our hearts forever. All services are private. Schaffer Funeral Home...

Aug 23, 2019

Alys T. Nischwitz, age 84 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, August 23, 2019 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on September 5, 1934 to Joseph and Faith (Sisco) Sheets in Defiance County. On June 27, 1959 she married Ned R. Nischwitz, who preceded her in death on June 13, 1990.

Alys...

Aug 20, 2019

Shirley Ann Schudel, 79, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Twin Rivers Care Center in Defiance. She was born on October 29, 1939 to Charles and June (Korney) Schudel. Shirley enjoyed watching NASCAR and Dale Jr., and she was a huge fan of the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Browns. Shirley will be sadly missed by...

Aug 18, 2019

Shirley Jean King, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Twin Rivers Care Center in Defiance. She was born on March 30, 1932 to Harry and Naomi (Heinz) Dwyer in Midland, Michigan. Shirley worked as an Insurance Agent. She enjoyed playing cards, gambling, and shopping. Shirley will be sadly missed by her two daughters; Debra...

Aug 16, 2019

Mark D. Booth, 59, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Promedica Defiance Hospital. He was born on December 3, 1959 to Clarence and Judith Booth in Wayne, Michigan. On September 8, 2000 he married Maria Antonia (Escobar) Booth, who resides in Defiance.

Mark worked at General Motors in Defiance until his retirement in...

Aug 16, 2019

George "Jimmy"  Edmunds, 66, of Defiance, passed away on  August 16, 2019 at the Laurels of Defiance He was born on February 26, 1953 to George and Nancy ( James) Edmunds in Warren, OH.  Jimmy worked as a owner operator truck driver. Jimmy enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles, and being with friends at the coffee shop Jimmy is survived by...

Aug 15, 2019

David R. McConnell, 69, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, August 15, 2019 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on June 11, 1950 to John and Martha (Kline) McConnell in Ashland, Ohio. David worked for several years in the foam industry.  He retired as a lab manager for Future Foam in Thomasville, North Carolina. David was...

Aug 12, 2019

Anita Louise Thompson, 77, of  Defiance, passed away at 3:40 am on Monday, August 12, 2019 at The Cleveland Clinic. She was born on July 7, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio to Frances (Hale) and Frederick Blum. Anita graduated from Woodward High School in 1960. She then attended Stautzenberger College. She later moved to Defiance and attended the OPATA Academy...

Aug 12, 2019

Daniel A. Hornish, age 66 of Napoleon, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born on May 10, 1953 to D. Allen and Dorothy (Matson) Hornish in Defiance. On May 10, 2003 he married Mary (Medina) Hornish, who resides in Napoleon.

Daniel worked as an Electrician at General...

Aug 8, 2019

Janet Lee "Jan" Robison, 67, of Mark Center, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at her residence. She was born on October 29, 1951 to David and Mary (Beaver) Robison in Vero Beach, Florida. Jan enjoyed genealogy and bird watching; but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

Jan is survived by her daughters,...

Aug 7, 2019

Dorothy Dean (Baker) Martin, 102, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 7, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Dorothy was born on December 5, 1916, the daughter of Rose Ellen (Clementz) Baker and Clifford A. Baker. Surviving are two sisters, Ruth Marie Flory of Defiance and Betty Jean Glore of Napoleon, Ohio. A brother...

Aug 6, 2019

Mark R. Hopper, 55, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 6, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mark was born on May 27, 1964 to Robert and  Mildred Hopper. On March 29, 1985 he married Renee (Wonderly) Hopper, who resides in Defiance.

Mark graduated from Defiance High School and Four County Career...

Aug 2, 2019

Douglas "Doug" Lee Bachman, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 14, 1945 to Tellis and Bessie (Demland) Bachman in Defiance, Ohio. Doug was a 1963 graduate of Defiance High School. On  April 23, 1983 he married Beth (Florence) Bachman, who resides in Defiance....

Aug 2, 2019

Ray L. Miller, 79, of Defiance, passed away on Friday evening, August 2, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Defiance. He was born on May 8, 1940 to James and Sylvia (Marihugh) Miller in Defiance, Ohio. Ray worked as a Machine operator at Defiance Stamping, retiring in 2005.  Also during that time he worked as a...

Aug 1, 2019

Karen L. Schackow, 58, of Findlay, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Thursday afternoon, August 1, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born on December 30, 1960 to Albert and Florence (Reed) Sullivan in Wilmington, Delaware. Karen worked at Campbell Soup Company for over 26 years. Karen loved her cats very...