Obituaries

Aug 15, 2018

Joyce Mae Mekus (Daughenbaugh) passed away on August 15, 2018 at the age of 87 in Memphis, TN.

She was born in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Malcolm and Kathryn Daughenbaugh, and was the oldest of three children. She is survived by 4 children, Kim Mekus of Southaven, MS, Joe Mekus (Wendi) of Ft. Pierce, FL, Cindy...

Aug 14, 2018

Lawrence Alvin Miller, 75, of Cecil, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at his home in Cecil. Lawrence (Larry) was preceded in death by his father Earl and mother Agnes (Gross) Miller.

He was born March 14, 1943 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Larry joined the army at a very young age; eventually retiring after serving over two...

Aug 14, 2018

Peggy Sue Cline, 72, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 14, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 21, 1946 to George and Edna (Hill) Wellman in Defiance. Peggy was baptized at First Baptist Church. She worked for several years as a Title Clerk at the Defiance County Courthouse. Peggy...

Aug 13, 2018

Marilyn E. Eitniear, 85, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. She was born on February 4, 1933 to Harry and Leona (Knepper) Busch in Henry County, Ohio. On November 9, 1953 she married Willard Eitniear, who preceded her in death on April...

Aug 11, 2018

Virginia  R. Urbina, 76, of Defiance, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning,  August 11, 2018. She was born on January 8, 1942 to Manuel and Ciria (Infante) Urbina in Mexico. On March 4, 1965 she married Guadalupe Urbina, who resides in Defiance. Virginia was a proud mother and grandmother, she enjoyed cooking for everyone. Spending time...

Aug 11, 2018

James Henry Bohlmann, 89, a lifelong resident of Defiance, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Twin Rivers Nursing Home in Defiance.

Jim was born on July 3, 1929, in Defiance, the son of Frederick Bohlmann and Freeda Shock Hoppel Bohlmann Hovey. He was a 1947 graduate of Defiance High School, where he excelled at athletics-football...

Aug 10, 2018

Velma Bansbach, 91, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on September 4, 1926 to George and Mary (Goodwin) Foley in Dupont, Ohio. Velma was a 1945 graduate of Continental High School. In 1953 she married Herbert Bansbach, who resides in Defiance. Velma  is survived by her husband...

Aug 10, 2018

Gerald B. Coressel, Sr., 82, of Defiance, passed away on Friday afternoon, August 10, 2018 at his home in Defiance. He was born on May 9, 1936 to the late John and Ione (Bowers) Coressel in Defiance County, Ohio. Gerald proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954-1957. In 2003 he married Kathy (Turner) Coressel, who...

Aug 10, 2018

The Rev. David R. Koenig of Defiance passed away August 10, 2018 at Glen Park Senior Living Community.  He was born March 26, 1928 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to Edward and Florence Koenig.  The Rev. Koenig served as pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Defiance from 1963 until his retirement in 1992.  He began his studies for the...

Aug 9, 2018

Alfredo Flores, age 86, of Eagle Pass, Texas, formerly of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, August 9, 2018 at his home in Texas. He was born on February 19, 1932 to Abraham and Eudelia (Jones) Flores in Eagle Pass, TX. He was married for over 25 years to the late Catarina (Gill) Flores. Alfredo was a Marine Corps. Veteran...

Aug 9, 2018

Florence M. Blake, 95, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on November 21, 1922 to the late Harry and Maudie (Wagner) Edwards in Defiance. On February 16, 1942 she married Allen Blake, Sr, who preceded her in death on October 19, 1989.

Florence...

Aug 7, 2018

Daniel E. Tressler, 64, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 7, 2018 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. He was born on August 22, 1953 to Kenneth and Naomi (Clark) Tressler in Bryan, Ohio. On June 4, 1994 he married Tracey (Babinger) Tressler, who resides in Defiance. Danny was a member of Defiance Moose #2094, and was...

Aug 7, 2018

Wayne C. Hardy, 79, of Defiance, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 7, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 8, 1939 to the late Andrew and Mary (Cooley) Hardy in Defiance County, Ohio. Wayne was married to Carol (Rohe) Hardy, who preceded him in death on December 26, 1994.

Wayne...

Aug 3, 2018

Linda L. Akers, 77, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 3, 2018 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on November 21, 1940 to Cecil and Nancy (Cox) Lively in Elton, West Virginia. She was married to the late Everett Akers. Linda was a member of  Rock of Ages Church in Defiance, and Farmville for...

Aug 2, 2018

Benjamin T. Zimmerman, 20, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 in Fort Wayne, IN as the result of an auto accident. He was born on July 13, 1998 to Thomas and Deborah (Kunesh) Zimmerman in Defiance, OH. Ben worked as an electrician for Custom Ag in Napoleon and thoroughly enjoyed his job, and he also was...

Aug 2, 2018

Timothy Stokes, 57, of  Oakwood, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the Parkview North Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 14, 1961 to Charles and Sandra (Scott) Stokes in Lima, Ohio. Timothy worked as a Truck Driver for Real Waste Disposal. On October 6, 1990 he married Cynthia (Scott) Stokes. He enjoyed...

Jul 31, 2018

Dolores A. Ruggles, 87, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday morning, July 31, 2018 at The Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on July 29, 1931 to the late Alfred and Agnes (Geyman) Nierman in Detroit, Michigan. On May 10, 1952 she married Harold L. Ruggles, who preceded her in death on January 4,...

Jul 31, 2018

Mary K. Jennings, 88, of Defiance, peacefully passed away at her home in Defiance on Tuesday evening, July 31, 2018. She was born on January 5, 1930 to the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Bernard) Hess in Henry County. On February 14, 1953 she married Charles J. Jennings, who preceded her in death on January 31, 2017. Mary was an...

Jul 30, 2018

Judith "Judy" Jane Castillo Tovar, 64, of Holgate, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on February 12, 1954 to the late Alfredo G. Castillo and Judith  Martinez, and also daughter to Maria V. Castillo. Judy was a member of  Hebron Ministries in Defiance. She enjoyed crafts,...

Jul 30, 2018

Charles W. Davenport Sr, 83, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, July 30, 2018 at Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1935 to James and Ella Mae (Donley) Davenport in New Castle, PA.  On April 1, 1958  he married Carolyn  (Dute) Davenport, who resides in Defiance.

Charles proudly served our country in the...