Obituaries

Sep 24, 2019

Laura Lee Peters Laura Lee Peters, 38, of Oakwood, passed away Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 suddenly at at home. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 14, 1981, she was the daughter of David Tackett and Betty Jo (Cline) Payne. Laura was a 2000 graduate of Paulding High School. She served in Iraq the U.S. Army. In 2002 she...

Sep 22, 2019

Leonard G. Myers, Jr., 82, Defiance, known to generations of Defiance High School students as "Mr. Guidance," died Sunday, September 22, 2019, following a valiant battle with prostate cancer.

Mr. Guidance loved teaching U.S. government and history, but was recruited to be a guidance counselor early in his career. Along with his 23-year sidekick, Fred Gruber, they...

Sep 22, 2019

Brenda J. Schultz, 79, of Defiance, passed away on  September 22, 2019 surrounded by her family at the Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on January 10, 1940 to Robert and Marie (Rosebrock) Agler in Defiance, Ohio. On June 28, 1958, Brenda married Howard Schultz, Jr.  Brenda worked as a Cashier for Chief Supermarket for 36 years. Brenda...

Sep 21, 2019

Richard "Dick" C. Anderson, 79, of Defiance, passed away on  September 21, 2019 at the St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on July 18, 1940 to Richard and Lucille (Cleveland) Anderson in Lakewood, Ohio. Dick served in the US Army.   He retired from the Chrysler/Jeep Plant in Toledo and also owned and operated a DJ...

Sep 21, 2019

Isabel C. Flores, 88, of Defiance, passed away on  September 21, 2019 at Bookview Healthcare Center, Defiance, OH. She was born on July 8, 1931 to Ignacio and Navidad (Villarreal) Cantu in San Antonio, Texas. Isabel worked as a cook at the former Defiance Hospital for 23 years and Defiance College for 15 years. Isabel enjoyed cooking and crocheting....

Sep 20, 2019

Susan J. Downs, 76, of Lakeview, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at her home in Lakeview. She was born on November 2, 1942 to Merle and Boneta (Winover) Church in Liberty Center, Ohio. In November, 1966 she married James Downs, who resides in Lakeview. Susan enjoyed being a homemaker, and her hobbies included...

Sep 20, 2019

Robert E. "Bob" Shock Jr. passed away Friday, September 20th at Hospice of Defiance surrounded by his family after a brief illness.  He was born November 8, 1935 to Robert E. Sr and Ocie (Steel) Shock in Defiance, Ohio.  He married Beverly V. Eblin on 9/21/1957.  She preceded him in death in 1989.

Bob and Bev had...

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...