Obituaries

Jun 19, 2017

After a brief illness, Theodore "Ted" Charles Brown Jr., 78, transitioned into Glory on Monday, June 19, 2017, at The Laurels in Defiance, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 29, 1938 in Defiance Township, the youngest child of Theodore and Irene (Doyle) Brown. He married the love of his life, Janice Nagel, on Nov. 21, 1959, at...

Jun 18, 2017

Larry Kenneth Sullivan, 65, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on November 9, 1951 to Loyal and Juanita (Mayes) Sullivan in Defiance. On April 5, 1997 he married Kathleen (Hocking) Sullivan, who preceded him in death on March 7, 2017. Larry worked at General Motors in Defiance...

Jun 18, 2017

Dorothy H. Humbert, 92, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on December 2, 1924 to John and Helen (Helfrich) Williamson in Brunersburg, Ohio. On January 22, 1946 she married Oran "Barney" Humbert, who preceded her in death on February 25, 1980.

Dorothy was a...

Jun 17, 2017

Jackson Tanner Spees, 5, of Defiance, suddenly passed away on  Saturday, June 17, 2017 from a drowning accident. He was born on May 27, 2012 to Jillian Whalen and Jonathon Spees in Defiance. Jackson was an incredibly happy boy who loved dinosaurs, playgrounds and his "vehicles" (his trucks and cars). He had a huge curiosity of bugs and liked...

Jun 14, 2017

Peggy Jean Steel, 59, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday,  June 14, 2017 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on January 29, 1958 to Leo "Bud" and Marjorie (Groh) Steel in Defiance. Peggy worked for almost 20 years as a supervisor for Quadco. She attended First Assembly of God in Defiance. Peggy was a donor to the N.W....

Jun 14, 2017

Beverly Anne (Rhoads) Temple passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, after a two-year medical battle that she courageously overcame to take her rightful place among loved ones in Heaven. She was born to Anne (Roberts) and Lyman Rhoads on June 26, 1949 in Celina, Ohio....

Jun 9, 2017

Thomas  Kiessling, 66 , of Defiance, passed away on  June 9, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 30, 1951 to Orville and Irene (Black) Kiessling in Defiance, OH.  Thomas worked for GM in Defiance. On July 10, 1982  he married Mary Love.  Tom loved playing horseshoes, cards, bowling and spending time with his kids and grandkids....

Jun 6, 2017

Dean Edward Culp, 72 , of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 23, 1944 to Edward and Colleen (Snodgrass) Culp in Paulding, Ohio. Dean served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966. On April 1, 1967 he married Fran (Posey) Culp,...

Jun 3, 2017

Ralph L. Hutchinson Ralph L. Hutchinson, 92, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 at St. Vincent Medical Heart Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on April 28, 1925, he was the son of the late Ralph B. and Frances (Fillman) Hutchinson. Ralph was a graduate of Defiance High School, a lifetime member of St. John United Church...

Jun 2, 2017

Anna Rose "Honey" Reed, 95, of Defiance OH, passed away peacefully surrounded with love by many of her family members present on Friday, June 2, 2017 at The Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria, OH.  She passed away just three hours before her 96th birthday to be able to celebrate her "new" birthday in heaven with family and friends.

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Jun 1, 2017

David L. "Puffer" Hoeffel, 87, of Defiance,  passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on April 30, 1930 to Victor and Matilda (Goller) Hoeffel in Defiance.  On October 29, 1955  he married Mary Louise (Romaine) Hoeffel, who resides in Defiance. Dave proudly served our country in the U.S. Army...

Jun 1, 2017

Eileen Anne Davenport, 80, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at her home in Defiance. She was born on August 27, 1936 to Raymond and Selma (Todt) Parker in St. Marys, Ohio. Eileen was a 1954 graduate of  Defiance High School. On November 9, 1957 she married John Davenport, who resides...

May 31, 2017

Michelle Anne (Porter) Walker, 53, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at her home in Defiance. She was born on January 19, 1964 to Bud and Betty  (Dunlap) Porter in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On August 7, 2008 she married Jon Walker, who resides in Defiance.

Michelle earned her Associate's Degree from Jackson Community College...

May 30, 2017

THIS IS NOT THE FINAL OR COMPLETE OBITUARY. SERVICES ARE IN TEXAS. Agapito S. Molina Agapito S. Molina, 87, of Defiance, Oh , passed away at 9:16 a.m. , Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 at his daughter's home. He was born in Beeville, Texas on June 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Jesus and Margarita (Salazar) Molina. He...

May 27, 2017

Herbie Raines Herbert "Herbie" Lee Raines, 67, of Defiance, passed away suddenly, Saturday, May 27th, 2017 in his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 28, 1949, he was the son of the late Harley and Dorothy (Claar) Raines. Herbie served in the U.S. Army and retired from General Motors Central Foundry. He was a member of VFW...

May 24, 2017

William 'Bill' G. Schlosser, 67, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday morning, May 24th, 2017 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 26, 1949, he was the son of the late Harold and Mary (Swisher) Schlosser. On November 18, 1967, he married his high school sweetheart Patti Baker, who survives....

May 24, 2017

Vaughn C. Hanna, 84, of  Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, May  24, 2017 at Glenn Park Assisted Living of Defiance. He was born on September 13, 1932 to Elmer and Thurza (Reader) Hanna in Defiance. Vaughn served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a woodsman at Defiance area lumberyards. He enjoyed working...

May 21, 2017

Robert E. Weaks Robert Edward Weaks, 94, of Defiance, peacefully passed away Sunday May 21, 2017 at Kingsbury House Assisted Living Center. He was born October 19, 1922 to E. Glen and Ruth (Wilhelm) of Napoleon. Bob served our country courageously in the U.S. Marine 4th Division during World War II. He received a commendation ribbon for services rendered for...

May 21, 2017

Randall Lee Schappert, 59, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his home in Defiance. He was born on January 18, 1958 to Roland and Glenda (Fair) Schappert in Coldwater, Michigan. Randall was a 1975 graduate of Stryker High School. He worked at General Motors in Defiance as a millwright from December, 1983, to his retirement...

May 20, 2017

Frances Anne Arvay, 81, of Defiance, OH, passed away peacefully, Saturday May 20th, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, Hospice Care Unit, Ft. Wayne, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Fremont, Ohio on October 10, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Robert P. and Bessie (Coffman) Hershey. She was preceeded in death by her brother, Bob and...