Obituaries

Nov 3, 2016

Delaine L. Ballew, 54, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on May 2, 1962 to Paul Sr. and Patricia (Dhaenens) Reader in Bryan, Ohio. On May 5, 2001 she married Timothy J. Ballew, who resides in Defiance. Dee enjoyed cooking, playing the piano, gardening,...

Nov 3, 2016

Marie A. Sager, 91, journeyed to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She passed away peacefully at the Meadows of Kalida  in Kalida, Ohio, where she had resided since May, 2008.

Marie was born on August 22, 1925 in Defiance, the daughter of Pete and Florence (Truby) Siler. She attended the Defiance Schools, and worked...

Nov 3, 2016

Della  Morgan, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at her residence in Brunersburg, Ohio. She was born on April 23, 1934 to Donald and Winifred (Kammeyer) Pierce in Mio, Michigan. She was self employed as a seamstress, and she enjoyed sewing, quilting, jewelry, and collecting. Della will be greatly missed by her two daughters, Chris...

Nov 2, 2016

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Leola Elnora Zachrich, 94, of Defiance County, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

She was born on November 16, 1921 to Lewis and Pauline (Retcher) Engel in Henry County. On January 19, 1941 she married Robert L. Zachrich, Sr., who preceded her in death on...

Nov 2, 2016

Raye Ann Sanders, 63, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1953 to John and Gwendolyn (Klima) Layman in Defiance, Ohio. Raye Ann enjoyed reading, crocheting, and Jeopardy Trivia . She loved spending time with her children, family, and her beloved companion Audrey the cat. Raye Ann...

Nov 2, 2016

Gertrude A. Harley, 94, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on October 6, 1922 to Walter and Minnie (Halberg) Stelzer in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. In 1945 she married James W. Harley, who preceded her in death in 2004. Gertrude was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance, and was...

Oct 31, 2016

Roger A. Shock, 78, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 21, 1938  in Defiance, the oldest son of Lawrence and Helen (Beindorf) Shock. He graduated from Jewell High School Class of 1956. On June 15, 1958 he married Jeanette Harp. They were married 52...

Oct 30, 2016

Mary Ellen Seibert, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on May 29, 1929 to Ambrose and Hazel (Thiel) Krutsch in Defiance, Ohio. On May 26, 1956 she married  James Hopper, who preceded her in death on November 14, 1969.  On June 19, 1971 she married Francis Seibert,...

Oct 30, 2016

Margie F. Hoellrich, 76, of Holgate, Ohio, died Sunday morning, October 30, 2016 in her home.  She was the daughter of Leona (Eding) and Elmer Hoellrich.  Margie was born in 1940, graduated from Ayersville High School in 1958, Bowling Green State University in 1962, and devoted the remainder of her life to helping and teaching others.  She taught in...

Oct 27, 2016

Geraldine L. Culbertson 82, died on Thursday, October 27, 2016 surrounded by family at the Fulton Manor Nursing Home in Wauseon, Ohio.  She was the former pastor's wife at Defiance Assembly of God. Geraldine Culbertson was born on January 17, 1934 to James and Velma Van Vorce of Toledo, Ohio.  Pursing a ministry calling, she graduated from North Central...

Oct 22, 2016

Denise M. Eitniear, 47, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center. She was born on March 10, 1969 to Gary and Nadine (Cameron) Reed in Defiance, OH.  On September 8, 1999 she married Francis Eitniear, who survives.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Defiance, and...

Oct 21, 2016

Denise  A. Ankney, 61, of Defiance, went home to be with the Lord on Friday,  October 21, 2016 in her son's residence surrounded by her family. She was born on December 3, 1954 to Herbert and Francis (Hiles) Myers at Wauseon, OH. Denise  is survived by her father, Herbert Myers, 3 sons, Martin (Michelle) Paxton of Napoleon, OH, Thomas...

Oct 21, 2016

Vivian Ruth Mitchell, 78, of Defiance, passed away on  October 21, 2016 in her residence. She was born on January 19, 1938 to J. Harvey and Louise (Worch) Gallant in Bluffton , OH.  On June 24, 1958 she married Dr. John A. Mitchell, who survives. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 18, 2016

Richard M. Conley Richard M. Conley, 66, of Defiance, Oh. passed away Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born in Portsmouth, Oh on September 12, 1950, he was the son of the late Ewell M. and Betty (Tackett) Conley. Richard was a 1968 graduate of Paulding High School. On August 1, 1970 he married Sandra S....

Oct 18, 2016

Norman W. Jones, III, 56, of Ottawa, Ohio,  fondly known as  "Stormin' Norman",  passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at St. Rita's Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center in Ottawa, Ohio. He was born on December 26, 1959 to Norman and Eleanor (Warman) Jones in Trenton, New Jersey. On October 27, 1979  he married Barbara (Kowalik) Jones, who resides...

Oct 17, 2016

Daniel P. Garza, Sr., 73, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, October 17, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. He was born on September 19, 1943 to Bruno and Consuelo (Prieto) Garza in Corpus Christi, Texas. On August 15, 1964  he married Josephine "Josie" (Martinez) Garza, who resides in Defiance. Daniel was a member of...

Oct 13, 2016

Calvin Leroy "Kojak" Love, 72, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. He was born on February 2, 1944 to Calvin and Nellie (Keegan) Love in  Leavenworth, Kansas.  On July 24, 1987 he married Dottie (Elliott) Love, who resides in Defiance.

Calvin was a truck driver,...

Oct 12, 2016

Joann L. Decker, 80, of Defiance, passed away on  October 12, 2016 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on November 30, 1935 to Clarence and Julia (Jones) Benner in Eaton, OH.  Joann worked for First Federal Bank and later at Defiance County Jobs & Family Services. In 1979 she married James Decker who preceded her in death...

Oct 7, 2016

Jacqueline Jane Haworth, 94, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, October 7, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on November 15, 1921 to John and Agnes (Hupert) Roller in Tiffin, Ohio.  Jacqueline was a 1939 Graduate of St. Rose High School in Lima. On November 22, 1941 she married William Haworth who...

Oct 4, 2016

Kim L. Epple, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on August 28, 1956 to Simon and Violet (Goodwin) Ankney in Paulding County, Ohio. In 1978 she married Terrance Epple, who preceded her in death on January 3, 2002. Kim was a former member...