Obituaries

Aug 6, 2017

Elmer James "Jim" Wurst died peacefully August 6, 2017 at the Tidewell Hospice House in Palmetto, Florida, surrounded by those he laughed with, lived for and loved greatly. He was 80. Born December 12, 1936 in Defiance, Ohio, the second son of Elizabeth and Dr. Elmer Wurst, Jim graduated in 1954 from Defiance High School and Defiance College in...

Aug 5, 2017

Doris E. Ehlinger, 79, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on August 25, 1937 to Carl and Velma (Roehrig) Miller in Defiance. On July 7, 1957 she married Albert "Bud" Ehlinger, who preceded her in death on May 12, 2017. Doris will be greatly missed...

Aug 5, 2017

Ronald  Burdine, Sr., 83, of Defiance, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on November 15, 1933 to Clara (Bolenbaugh) and George Burdine, Sr. in Defiance. On December 12, 1974 he married Edna (McFarland) Burdine, who preceded him in death in 2016....

Aug 5, 2017

Donna M. Bresnan, 75, of Defiance,  passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at  CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance.

She was born on March 22, 1942 to John and Florence (Haley) Bresnan in Illinois. Donna was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, was a volunteer in the church office, and was active with...

Aug 5, 2017

James J. "Oz, Ozzy" Osborn, 64, of Oakwood, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August  5, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 11, 1952 to Betty  (Hartman) and James J. Osborn, Sr. in Defiance. Jim attended Defiance High School.  On January 30, 1985 he married Rhonda D.  (Pracht) Osborn, who resides in Oakwood,...

Aug 4, 2017

Jack Scott Clemens, 68, of Defiance, peacefully passed away Friday, August 4, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born March 6, 1949 to William W. and Jean E. (Cameron) Clemens of Toledo. He graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Education. His work career included research chemist, real...

Aug 3, 2017

Kathy Ann Clemens, August 23, 1955 - August 3, 2017

Kathy was one of eight daughters born to Alva and Jean (Lantow) Clemens.  Kathy has seven sisters that have always loved and cared for her along with their spouses that Kathy considered her brothers.  They are Jean and Richard Caldwell of Oblong, Illinois; Linda and Walter Beardsley...

Jul 31, 2017

Mark David Foldvary, 29, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 after a lengthy illness at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. He was born on January 18, 1988 to Dr. Robert and Marilyn (Justinger) Foldvary in Defiance. He was a graduate of Defiance High School, and was employed by Defiance Wash & Fill and Cooper Farms,...

Jul 23, 2017

Jeannette M. Demecs Jeannette M. Demecs, 84, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 at the Twin Rivers Care Center in Defiance. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William and Jessica Seguin. She had lived in Toledo until her last three years in Defiance. Jeannette was a mother...

Jul 23, 2017

Jacob Allen Elders, 19, of Defiance, passed away on  July 23, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on October 22, 1997 to Lisa (Nixon) and Lowell Elders, Jr. in Defiance. He was a 2016 graduate of Defiance High School, and was a member of the baseball team.  Jacob was discharged from the U.S. Army....

Jul 22, 2017

Roger Earl Farlee, 80, of Defiance, passed away on July 22, 2017, at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center.

He was born on August 12, 1936, to Ford and Madonna (Stalhut) in Columbia, OH. A 1954 graduate of Mark Township High School, he is a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving from 1954 to 1956....

Jul 19, 2017

Eleanor R. "Nora" Cooper, 77, of Defiance, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on October 14, 1939 to Percy and Inez (Gordon) Shoemaker in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Nora was a member of Assembly of God Church in Defiance, and Defiance AMVETS Auxiliary. She worked for...

Jul 14, 2017

Terry Ray Acton, 63, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at  St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. He was born on September 9, 1953 to Tanner and Dollie (Fair) Acton in  Defiance. Terry worked for Omni Source for over 17 years. He was a member of Defiance Eagles #372. Terry will be sadly missed by his...

Jul 12, 2017

James R. "Mouse" Hale, 89, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on April 9, 1928 to Ralph and Geneva (Schlegel) Hale in Adrian, Michigan. Jim was a 1946 graduate of  Defiance High School, and a 1956 graduate of The University of Toledo, where he obtained his...

Jul 10, 2017

William A. "Bill" Franzdorf, 78, of Defiance, suddenly passed away on  July 10, 2017. He was born on August 12, 1938 to Alfred and Ida (Floehr) Franzdorf in Highland Township in Defiance County. On June 30, 1962  he married Carolyn (Homier) Franzdorf, who resides in Defiance. Bill served our country in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1961 to 1967....

Jul 8, 2017

Delia Garcia Estrada, 62, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at The Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Ft. Wayne. She was born on August 15, 1954 to Meliton and Jesusa (Garcia) Rodriguez in Defiance. On September 13, 1996 she married Jerry Estrada, who resides in Defiance. Delia will be greatly missed by her husband, Jerry Estrada...

Jul 8, 2017

Arturo  DeLeon, Sr., 73, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born on November 25, 1943 to Jose and Gumecinda (Saenz) DeLeon in Weslaco, Texas. On November 26, 1963 he married Maria M.(Medrano) DeLeon, who resides in Defiance. Arturo was a member of St. John Catholic Church. He was a founding...

Jul 8, 2017

Bonnie A. Bercaw, 72, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 10, 1944 to James and Muriel (Ham) Tuttle in Rochester, NH. She was a 1962 graduate of Bryan High School and attended The Ohio State University. Bonnie worked for the Ohio Gas Company for nearly 20...

Jul 8, 2017

Cynthia M. Bauer, 52, of Oakwood, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday morning, July 8, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on August 23, 1964 to Robert and Marjorie (Suever) Kroeger in Lima, Ohio.  On September 22, 2012 she married Brian Bauer, who resides in Oakwood. Cindy was a member...

Jul 6, 2017

Jeannett A. Manley Jeannett A. Manley, 97, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, July 6th, 2017 in her home. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on March 20, 1920, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Frances (Gallenstien) Stitsel. She was a lifetime member of St. John Catholic Church and a graduate of St. John Commercial. She was...