Obituaries

Jul 15, 2018

Betty Jeanne (George) Hill, Defiance, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at age 90. Betty was born in Wauseon, Ohio, on October 1, 1927, to Elmer Ray George and Mabel Irene (Willeman) George. She was a graduate of Wauseon High School and a 1949 graduate of Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where she earned a B.A. in liberal arts. Betty met...

Jul 14, 2018

Evelyn A. Roth, 96, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Hillside Country Living Center in Bryan, Ohio. She was born on August 24, 1921 to William E. and Villetta May (Taylor) Michael in Grover Hill, OH. She was a 1939 graduate of Grover Hill High School. On July 15, 1941 she married Gerald E....

Jul 13, 2018

Rita F. Bowers, 93, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday morning,  July 13, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 14, 1925 to Peter and Theresia (Weaver) Weaner in Defiance County. In 1944 she married Robert C. Bowers, who preceded her in death in 1982. Rita was a faithful member of  St....

Jul 12, 2018

Lorene Turner Gustafson, 87, of Defiance, died peacefully on Thursday, July 12th 2018, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center . Born July 2, 1931 in Leesville, LA, granddaughter of Edmond and Weltha Ann Bass, she married Rev. Clifford Ernest Gustafson, Jr. on January 11, 1954 in DeRidder, LA at the First Pentecostal Church. She assisted her husband in the...

Jul 12, 2018

Kirsten J. Urbina, 24, Defiance, died on July 12, 2018 at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, from an extended illness. She will truly be missed. She was born January 19, 1994 in Defiance, to Patricia (Robert) Charleston, Oakwood, who survives, along with her sister, Kira Charleston, and niece Aleesia, both at home. Survivors also include grandparents Mary (Gerald) Friesner, Oakwood;...

Jul 11, 2018

Roy Eugene Wagner age 70 of Defiance died Wednesday 7/11/18 at Veterans Administration Medical Center Ann Arbor, Michigan. Roy was born in Defiance, Ohio on September 16, 1947 the son of the late Paul and Rosa (Miranda) Wagner. After graduation from High School Roy served in the United States Army which included combat service in Vietnam. Roy drove truck for...

Jul 7, 2018

Mary L. Swanson, 91, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born on November 15, 1926 to the late Richard and Estella (Weisheier) Harbaugh in Johnstown, PA. On September 21, 1946 she married Cleo Swanson, who preceded her in death on September 20, 1993.

Mary...

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...