Obituaries

Jul 6, 2018

Ruby  Owens, 80, of Oakwood, entered the gates of heaven into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family at home on Friday July 6, 2018.  We rejoice knowing that her eternity is in Heaven. She is celebrating on the streets of gold in a joyous reunion with loved one's shouting, dancing and praising Jesus, how glorious it must...

Jul 1, 2018

Mackenzie A Guilford, 22, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, July 1, 2018  at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born on June 24, 1996 to Eric and Jodi (Wood) Guilford in  Defiance, Ohio.

Mackenzie was a 2014 graduate of Ayersville High School where she was active on the Track and Cross Country...

Jun 28, 2018

Liesbeth was born on April 13, 1927, in Mariawohl, Ukraine, the daughter of Franz and Margaret (Dirksen) Funk.  She married Hermann Wiebe in 1947.  He preceded her in death in 2006.

Liesbeth led a life dedicated to learning and teaching.  After obtaining her college degree from Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio, she taught at Defiance College and...

Jun 28, 2018

Alyce "Elaine" Harvey, 78, of Bryan, Ohio,  passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Elaine was born on November 3, 1939 to Elvin H. and Ruth E. (Fortune) Musselman in Youngstown, OH. Elaine graduated from Rayen High School in 1957.  In 1958,  she married Jerry W. Harvey and they had three daughters:...

Jun 28, 2018

Edison "Ed" L. Beckett, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 surrounded by his family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, OH. He was born on October 15, 1935 to Charles and Norma (Patterson) Beckett in Raceland, KY.  On August 18, 1956 Ed married Barbara Berthold, who preceded him in death on June 3,...

Jun 28, 2018

Shirley J. (Kiessling) Whitmore, 56, passed away on  Thursday, June 28, 2018 at her residents in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on August 30, 1961 to Louis and Rita (Miller) Kiessling in Defiance. On September 11, 1983 she married David Whitmore who preceded her in death in 2005.

Shirley enjoyed crocheting and other yarn crafts.  She also...

Jun 25, 2018

Ilene M. Williamson, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018, surrounded by her family at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. She was born on August 1, 1924 to Harley and LaDonna (Sheeks) Rau in Oakwood, OH.  In 1946 Ilene married Vincent R. Williamson Sr, who preceded her in death in 1985. Ilene...

Jun 25, 2018

Pamela M. (Hostettler) Marshall of Tiffin, Ohio, age 64, born to Daniel and Marie Hostettler on December 5, 1953, went to be with her Creator on Monday, June 25, 2018.

She is survived by children: Christina (Jerrod) Augsburger, Jeremiah (Michelle) Marshall, and Ginger Marshall (Starr Coffman).  She also leaves her beloved grandchildren, Arionna Marshall, Willow Marshall, Harmony...

Jun 24, 2018

Norma Marie (Mayer) Malaby passed quietly at the Defiance in-patient Hospice on June 24th, 2018 with family at her side. Norma recently moved to Defiance to be near family rekindle old friendships and make many new friends. She spent her adult years in Kokomo and Rochester, Indiana. She was born May 1, 1922 in Defiance to Albert and Clara...

Jun 24, 2018

Richard E. Zachrich, 70, of Holgate, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 7, 1947 to the late Eugene and Erma (Grossman) Zachrich in Napoleon, OH. Richard was a 1966 graduate of Ayersville High...

Jun 24, 2018

Marilyn R. Steffens, 85, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 21, 1932 to the late Robert and Salome (Gustwiller) Cereghin in Defiance. In 1952 she married Richard F. Steffens, who preceded her in death in 2006. Marilyn was a  faithful member...

Jun 23, 2018

Gerilyn Nasaria Farmer, 24, of Defiance, suddenly passed away on  Saturday, June 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio due to  complications from Type I Diabetes. She was born on November 10, 1993 to Grace (Lopez) Van Scoder and the late Gerald Farmer in Toledo. Gerilyn enjoyed music, and spending time with her family. Her...

Jun 21, 2018

James Lee Sunderman, 74, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his home in Defiance. He was born on December 7, 1943 to the late Eddie and Eltha  (Hoops) Sunderman in Henry County.  Jim was a 1961 graduate of  Deshler High School. On April 17, 1999  he married Marti (Myers) Sunderman, who preceded him in death...

Jun 20, 2018

Robert E. Keys, 78, of Sherwood, passed away on Wednesday, June  20, 2018 in Hillsdale, Michigan. He was born on October 15, 1939 to Ford and Helen (McFeeters) Keys in Defiance. On August 14, 1981 he married Judy (Manley) Keys, who resides in Sherwood. Bob was a member of Moose #2094, VFW in Paulding, UAW #211, motorcycle clubs The...

Jun 19, 2018

Lela Mae Pritchard age 89 of Defiance died peacefully surrounded by family, to go home to be with her Lord, on Tuesday June 19, 2018. Lela was born on May 7, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of Stephen and Lillian (Hart) Dix. On November 13, 1964 she married Edwin Eugene Pritchard and he died on October 22, 2001....

Jun 18, 2018

Dorothy Lang, 82, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, June 18, 2018 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 1, 1936 to the late Henry and Irene Vogel in Defiance. Dorothy worked for several years for the Defiance County Maintenance Department until her retirement. She was a member of Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. Dorothy...

Jun 16, 2018

Florene M Krumel age 98 died peacefully on Saturday June 16, 2018 at the Rosary Care Center, Sylvania, Ohio. She was born on May 5, 1920 in Putnam County Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Frances (Young) Forney. In 1943 she married Charles Johnson who was killed in action on January 24, 1945 in France, during World War...

Jun 13, 2018

Paula McCulley, 58, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, June 13, 2018 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on April 15, 1960 to Louis and Rita (Miller) Kiessling in Defiance. She was married Leonard McCulley, who preceded her in death in 2017. Paula is survived by her sister, Shirley Whitmore of Defiance, brothers, John...

Jun 11, 2018

Douglas M. Hagerman, 76, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday evening, June 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 11, 1942 to Carl and Florence (Asbury) Hagerman in  Jolo, West Virginia. On January 1, 1965 he married Joyce (Collins) Hagerman, who preceded him in death on January 20,1998.

Doug worked as a coal miner...

Jun 8, 2018

Dennis A. Smith, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at his home in Defiance. He was born on April 30, 1945 to the late Arland and Virginia (Lano) Smith in Defiance. On  June 17, 1967, he married Mary Ann (Matvey) Smith in Utica, Michigan by Fr. Edward DeKeysor. Dennis proudly served our country in the...