Obituaries

Jan 31, 2018

Helen Watts Garvin, 92, of Sherwood, passed away on  Wednesday, January  31, 2018. Helen was born on November 12, 1925 in Holmes County, Ohio to Bessie (Church) and Charles Workman Watts. She was a graduate of The Ohio State University and a retired elementary school teacher. On September 4, 1953 she married Roy Garvin, Jr., who preceded her in...

Jan 31, 2018

George Allen Vogel, 53, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on August 1, 1964 to George and Lauretta (Rupright) Vogel in Defiance. George was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Defiance. He was a  graduate of Ayersville High School. George worked as a...

Jan 28, 2018

Daniel James Custer, 68, of Marysville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Union County Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1949 to Charles Storer and Cecil Virginia (Land) Custer in Toledo, Ohio. He was the youngest of two sons. He played piano and also the trombone in school bands....

Jan 28, 2018

Donna J. Buenger, 90, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Bridge Hospice at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio. She was born on September 1, 1927 to John and Lucille (Kern) Limbaugh in Defiance. On July 2, 1950 she married Arnold J. Buenger, who preceded her in death in 2003....

Jan 26, 2018

Russell G. Wichman Russell G. Wichman, 81, of Defiance, passed away Friday, January 26th, 2018 in his home. He was born in Defiance County on May 25, 1936. He was the son of the late Alvin and Caroline (Rothbart) Wichman. Russell was a lifetime resident of Defiance County, a 1954 graduate of Jewel High School and had served in the...

Jan 26, 2018

Marian Elizabeth Gump, 92, of Defiance, passed away in her home on Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born on May 11, 1925 to Albert and Anna (Randolph) Maag in Defiance. She was a 1943 graduate of Defiance High School.  Marian worked for Lectrolite and Willey Garman, and she later worked as a cook for Maag's Cafe for 47...

Jan 25, 2018

Jacquelyn Louise "Jackie" Beverly, 80, of Ney, passed away on  Thursday, January 25, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, OH. She was born on February 5, 1937 to Earl and Muriel (Karnes) Bodenbender in Defiance.  Jackie was a homemaker and a loving mom and grandma.

Jackie is survived by daughter, Susan Preuss of Ney,...

Jan 24, 2018

Hilda Ruth "Susie" Wade, 94 , of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Glenn Park of Defiance, where she had resided for the past seven years. She was born on May 22, 1923 to Herschell and Florence (Shoaf) Hartsook in Columbus, Ohio. In 1944 she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from The Ohio State University....

Jan 23, 2018

Esther L.  Hamilton, 89, of Defiance, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at her home in Defiance. She was born on June 2, 1928 to Melvin and Julia (Frank) Thomas in Leipsic, Ohio. In 1957 she married  Douglas D. Hamilton, who preceded her in death in 1999. Esther was a member of First...

Jan 21, 2018

Lawrence T. "Larry" Hall, 69, of  Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. He was born on August 31, 1948 to Mahlon and Jean (Haas) Hall in Defiance. Larry graduated from Defiance High School, and proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Larry worked...

Jan 21, 2018

Julie A. Monnin, 76, of Defiance, peacefully passed away in her home on Sunday, January 21, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Julie was born on August 21, 1941 to Peter and Dorothy (Jarrett) Vincze in Tecumseh, MI. She was a graduate of  Adrian Catholic High School, and St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Dayton, Ohio. On September...

Jan 20, 2018

James E. Harris, Sr, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. He was born on August 26, 1932 to the late Ernest and Zella (Corwin) Harris in Defiance. On June 4, 1954 he married Joann (Ripke) Harris, who preceded him in death in 2013.

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Jan 18, 2018

Robert  E. "Bob" Yaros, 87, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 4, 1930 to Edward and Sophie (Serwatka) Yaros in Washington, PA. Bob proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On April 29, 1951 he married Hazel (Mounts)...

Jan 18, 2018

Lavona E. Coressel, 79, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on May 9, 1938 to Edward and Pearl (Spurgeon) Riebesehl in Holgate, OH. Lavona operated Royal Mart Carryout for over 40 years. She loved flowers, and enjoyed working outdoors. Lavona loved her family dearly, and...

Jan 15, 2018

Linda Kay (Mack) Guilford 1951-2018 Linda K. Guilford, 66, of Defiance, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, peacefully at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by her family. Linda Kay Mack was born on October 11, 1951, in Bryan, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Victor and Rose Mary Mack. On June 10, 1977, Linda married John D....

Jan 15, 2018

William C. "Liam" Reeves, 35, of Napoleon, suddenly passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born on December 1, 1982 to William and Kathleen (O'Neill) Reeves in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a 2000 graduate of Carson City-Crystal High School in Carson City, Michigan. On December 4, 2017 he married...

Jan 14, 2018

Rodney L. Bechtol, 66, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. He was born on August 19, 1951 to Elmer and Betty (Brownell) Bechtol in Adrian, MI. Rodney proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, and was stationed in Germany. On October 6, 1995 he...

Jan 13, 2018

Danielle L. Willmarth, 29, of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1988 to Ronald and Jill (Stetter) Willmarth in Toledo, Ohio. She was a 2007 graduate of  Bowling Green High School. Danielle was a manager at The Pretzel Shop at the Northtowne Mall in Defiance. She...

Jan 12, 2018

Jay Michael Epple, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at The Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH. He was born on September 22, 1950 to Jay D. and Nancy (Lee) Epple at Toledo, OH.  On July 7, 1973, he married Sheryl Peffley, whom survives. Jay worked at GM in Defiance, and was a Life Member of VFW...

Jan 11, 2018

Dallas G. Carroll, 83, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018, and is now rejoicing in heaven with his Lord and Savior. He was born on June 1, 1934 to Millard and Bertha (McCoy) Carroll in Thacker, WV.  On March 24, 1953 he married Pearl (Taylor) Carroll, who resides in Defiance. Dallas was an active member...