Obituaries

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...

Jan 10, 2018

Debra K. Norden, 63, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on March 24, 1954 to Stanley and Eloise (Fackler) Thomas in Defiance. She was a florist by heart, a former realtor for Sigg Realty, and was a Home Health Aid in the Defiance area. She enjoyed shopping...

Jan 9, 2018

Barbara A. Kajfasz Barbara Ann Kajfasz, 62, of Defiance, passed away Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on December 28, 1955, the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Thrasher) Carroll. On Oct. 21, 1978, she married Tom Kajfasz, who survives. Barb was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its...

Jan 9, 2018

Obituary for Mildred "Millie" Johnson Glick Mildred "Millie" Johnson Glick, age 73, of Defiance, Ohio, formerly of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Laurels of Defiance. Born April 7, 1944, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Burley and Zella Kegley Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...

Jan 9, 2018

Joseph Louis "Joe" Dabila, 77, of Defiance, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 11, 1940 to Jesus and Tomasa (Romero) Dabila in Cameron, TX. On June 28, 1960 he married Elvia (Castillo) Dabila, who resides in Defiance. Joe worked...

Jan 9, 2018

Sharon F. Deatrick, 70, of Sherwood, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 31, 1947 to Kenneth and Naomi (Bishop) Blosser in Defiance. She was a member of Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren. Sharon worked as a Supervisor at the former Bryan Custom Plastics for over 30 years, retiring...