Obituaries

Jan 31, 2017

Charles Jacob Jennings, 84 , of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home in Defiance. He was born on October 18, 1932 to Charles Raymond and Mary (Fillman) Jennings in Defiance. On February 14, 1953 he married Mary K. (Hess) Jennings, who resides in Defiance. Charles was a member of  St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Jan 31, 2017

Marcia (Marty) Ann Drinnon, 64, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on September 8, 1952 in Defiance, Ohio, to Howard and JoAnne (Otto) Riebesehl. Marcia worked for several years as a bartender at Five Span Inn and Marjorie's Tavern, and also for several years at...

Jan 30, 2017

Walter R. Sholl Walter R. Sholl, 83, of Defiance, passed away Monday, January 30th, 2017 at his home. He was born in Oakwood, OH on February 19, 1933, he was the son of the late Theodore A. and Estella A. (Link) Sholl. Walter was a member of St. John Catholic Church and served in the Army from 1953 -1955, serving...

Jan 30, 2017

N. Ruth Bauer, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at  Mercy Hospital of Defiance. She was born on July 8, 1923 to Jay and Nellie (Shock) Hornish in Defiance County. In 1946 she married Robert E. Bauer, who preceded her in death in 1993. Ruth was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Jan 30, 2017

Matthew Scott Wurster, 57, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, January 30, 2017 at his home in Defiance. He was born on August 6, 1959 to Jack and Sandy (Packer) Wurster in Defiance. On September 28, 2002  he married Kim (Hinesley) Wurster, who resides in Defiance. Matt worked with the Maintenance Department with Defiance City...

Jan 28, 2017

Robert C. Sarka Sr. Robert C. Sarka Sr. 74, of Defiance, passed away Saturday morning, January 28th, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Vern and Rita (Boff) Sarka. On July 30, 1988 he married Phyllis J. Borck who survives. Bob had...

Jan 27, 2017

Victor Albert Gerken, 82, of Defiance passed away on Friday January 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 4, 1934 to Albert and Anna (Behnfeldt) Gerken in Toledo. On May 29, 1960 he married Mildred Wachtmann and she survives. Vic attended Peace Lutheran Church, Defiance.  He was a retired farmer; he also worked for the Defiance...

Jan 26, 2017

Teresa L. Bok, 60, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on December 1, 1956, to H. Gene and Joyce (Glick) Bok in Defiance. Teresa earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Defiance College. She taught music at Hicksville Exempted Village...

Jan 22, 2017

Joyce Anne Ingle, 77 , of Sherwood, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. She was born on January 30, 1939 to Marvin Cook and Grace (Robison) Warner in Williamsport, Ohio. Joyce attended Family Christian Center in Defiance. She worked as a Nurse's Aide, and also as a Security Guard with Pinkerton...

Jan 21, 2017

Kent D. Bowling Kent D. Bowling, age 59, of Defiance, passed away suddenly, Saturday, January 21st, 2017 at his home. He was born in Defiance, on August 7, 1957, he was the son of the late Leland and Betty (Hardy) Bowling. Kent was a 1975 graduated of Ayersville High School. He was employed at G.M. Central Foundry/Powertrain for 24 years,...

Jan 20, 2017

Marilyn Rose Ordway, 80, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, at her home.

She was born March 4, 1936, in Defiance, to Eddie and Mildred (Merz) Otto. She retired from Campbells, where she was a Line Worker. She was a member of the Defiance Moose and AMVETS and loved to sing karaoke.

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Jan 19, 2017

Edie S. Mekus, 50, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Defiance Promedica  Regional Hospital. She was born on October 18, 1966 to Waverly and Shirley (Warren) McCoy in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She enjoyed beaches, camping, and anything outdoors. Edie loved to attend her grandchildren's events. Edie leaves behind her father, Waverly McCoy of Virginia Beach,...

Jan 19, 2017

Kathleen  Etchen, 73, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2017 at Community Health Partners Hospice in Defiance, OH. She was born on June 9, 1943 to Chuck and Dorothy (DeWitt) Bayless in Defiance, OH. Kathleen worked as a Pharmacist for Kroger. Kathleen is survived by her grandchildren, Kyle and Chasity, sisters, Mary (The Late Norman) Karcher, Virginia...

Jan 19, 2017

Jennifer Marie Krueger, 54 , of Napoleon, passed away on Thursday,  January 19, 2017 at The Filling Memorial Home of Mercy in Napoleon, Ohio. She was born on August 25, 1962 to William and Anita (Nordhaus) Krueger in Toledo. Jennifer was a member of St. Michael's Ridge Catholic Church, Defiance.

Jennifer was given great love and care...

Jan 18, 2017

Deborah (Siler) Chapman, 68, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at her home in Defiance. Visitation will be held for one hour at 10:00 am on Friday, January 27, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am, with Fr. Randy Giesige officiating. Burial will follow at...

Jan 18, 2017

Jim Luna Perez, Sr., 68 , of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at  Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on August 31, 1948 to Alfonso and Susana (Luna) Perez in Wauseon, Ohio. Jim served our country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for several years at Xerox and Dana Corporation. Jim...

Jan 18, 2017

Pauline Bryant-Stade,  94 , of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday,  January 18, 2017 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on September 17, 1922 to Thomas and Mary (Alford) Bryant in Big Creek, West Virginia.  In 1971 she married Norman Stade of Arlington Heights, Illinois, where they resided until his death in 1989. Pauline was a member of...

Jan 17, 2017

Rafaela V. Murillo Rafaela V. Murillo, 91, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, January 17th, 2017 at Vancrest of Holgate. She was born in Elsa, Texas on January 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Andres and Anilia (Villarreal) Villarreal. She was the widow of Santiago G. Murillo. She was a homemaker, a wonderful hostess, enjoyed...

Jan 17, 2017

Timothy C. Connolly, 85 , of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at  CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 4, 1931 to Carl and Geraldine (McClure) Connolly in Toledo, Ohio.  Timothy served our country in the U.S.Army as a Motor Pool Dispatcher during the Korean War. On September 1, 1979 he married...

Jan 14, 2017

Linda M. Lather Linda M. Lather, 61, of Defiance, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 14th, 2017. She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on March 9, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mary E. (Throop) Trowbridge. Linda was a member of Second Baptist Church and a life member of the Moose and AMVETS. She liked to crochet...