Obituaries

Jun 30, 2017

Thomas Jerald Wolf, 62, of New Bavaria, passed away unexpectedly on Friday,  June 30, 2017.

He was born on August 1, 1954 to Jerald and Rozena (Carder) Wolf at Defiance , OH.  On July 6, 1975 he married Darlene Vandemark, who survives.

Tom owned and operated his own dairy farm in New Bavaria OH, and...

Jun 29, 2017

James L. Molnar, 67, of Defiance, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1950 to Albert and Wilma (Fillman) Molnar in Defiance. Jim was a 1969 graduate of Defiance High School. On March 15, 1975 he married Teresa  (Yeakle) Molnar, who resides in Defiance.

Jim loved the...

Jun 29, 2017

Richard Eugene Grimes, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. He was born on May 24, 1935 to William and Donna (Schafer) Grimes in Napoleon, Ohio. Richard served our country in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Private 2nd Class in 1958. Richard worked at General Motors...

Jun 28, 2017

Andrew W. Wolfrum, 56, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on January 21, 1961 to Virgil and Esther (Hutchins) Wolfrum in Defiance County. Andrew enjoyed gardening and wood working, and was self-employed as a carpenter for over 15 years. Andrew will be missed by his...

Jun 27, 2017

Clyde R. Richey 87, was born May 17, 1930 and passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was the son of Hugh and Emma (Mann) Richey. He had a half-sister Elizabeth Schroeder (deceased) of Tucson AZ. He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Clemens) of 66 years. He has three children, Gary (Sue) Richey of Defiance OH, Cheryl (Jim) Kolhbe...

Jun 27, 2017

Ricky Charles Buff, 59, of Defiance, passed away at his home in Defiance on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

He was born on October 15, 1957 to Floyd and Virginia (Linebrink) Buff in Defiance. Ricky enjoyed spending his time and special moments with his sons.

Ricky will be sadly missed by his sons, Nicholas Buff, and...

Jun 26, 2017

Randall F. Curtis, Sr., 70, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. He was born on April 16, 1947 to Howard (Mike) and June (Traxler) Curtis in Newark, NJ. Randall was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, and the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. His hobbies included...

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...