Obituaries

Sep 20, 2019

Richard "Dick" March, 76, of Defiance passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, Defiance.  He was the youngest of twelve children born on September 1, 1943 to Donald and Jennie (Fitzwater) March.   He attended Ayersville High School.  He married Linda Wagner on January 4, 1963 and is survived by daughters Mindy Melick of Galesburg, MI...

Sep 16, 2019

Obituary of William E. Brownson Much loved and respected William Edward Brownson, more often known as "Mr. Brownson", or simply "Bill" to his colleagues, church friends, and community members, passed peacefully surrounded by family at 12:01 am Monday at Bay Park Promedica Hospital, Oregon, Ohio near where he and his beloved wife Myrtle had been rehabbing at The Otterbein...

Sep 15, 2019

Reba Marie Walker, 94, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on January 21, 1925 to Earl and Eva Mae (Watts) Earhart in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1945 she married Lawrence W. Voss, who preceded her in death on July 16, 1976. She was also married...

Sep 11, 2019

Ruby A. Bakle, 79, of Paulding, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 11, 2019 at her home in Paulding, Ohio. She was born on February 21, 1940 to Paul and Hazel (Franks) Sawyer in Defiance, Ohio. On September 24, 1955 she married James J. Bakle, who resides in Paulding.

Ruby was a faithful member of St. Mary...

Sep 10, 2019

Robert W. Bayliss, 94, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 7, 1925 to the late Harry and Cora (Mast) Bayliss in Delaware Twp., OH. Robert proudly served our country in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. In 1953 he married Grace (Steffel) Bayliss,...

Sep 8, 2019

Dean A. "Howie" Howard, 65, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday evening, September 8, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on April 16, 1954 to Jimmy and Phyllis (Michel) Riley in South Hadley Falls, Massachusetts. Dean worked at Verhoff Alfalfa Mill in New Bavaria. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and spending time with his...

Sep 3, 2019

Polly Ann Jones, 58, of West Unity, was welcomed home by Jesus on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at her home after an extended illness. She was born on April 12, 1961 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Charles and Colleen "Allie" (Burkett) Jones, the sixth of eleven children.

The most important thing to Polly was her family,...

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...