Obituaries

Sep 10, 2016

Edna  Lorraine Burdine, 88, of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, September 10, 2016 with her loving family by her side at the CHP Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance. Edna was born on February 17, 1928 to Murry and Golda (McFarland) Phelps in Red Lake Falls, MN.   On December 12, 1974 she married Ronald Burdine, Sr. She was a homemaker and...

Sep 7, 2016

James D. "Jimi" Monroe, 51, of Oakwood, passed away on Wednesday, September  7, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on November 28, 1964 to James Monroe and Dorothy (Rhoden) Monroe-Depew in Paulding, Ohio.

Jimi worked for Trufast in Edgerton for several years. He was a member of Defiance Eagles Aerie...

Sep 5, 2016

Marianne E. Baringer, 84, of Defiance, passed away on Monday morning, September 5, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 7, 1932 to James and Amelia (Stork) Shafer in Paulding County, Ohio. On November 11, 1950  she married Orvil "Bill"  Baringer, who preceded her in death on September 18, 2010. Marianne was a...

Sep 4, 2016

Ronald L. Wolfrum, 33, Defiance, Ohio, died Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Williams County in a single car accident.

He was born May 14, 1983, in Defiance, the son of Ronald  and Karen (Hahn) Wolfrum. He enjoyed country music, 4 wheeling, cards, and spending time with his family.

Surviving are his parents,sisters, Melissa (Jay) Hahn,...

Sep 4, 2016

Dealie "Jackie" Miller, 84, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on October 26, 1931 to Henry and Esther (Johnson) Martin in Henry, Virginia. On December 21, 1956 she married Harold Miller, who preceded her in death on June 7, 1990.

Jackie was a member...

Sep 3, 2016

Mary C. Ankney, 84, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 31, 1932 to Galen and Thelma (Leatherman) Prowant in Dupont, Ohio. On November 30, 1950 she married Edward Ankney, Jr., who preceded her in death on November 25, 2006. Mary was a member of  ...

Sep 3, 2016

Sharon A. Jones, 66, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Holgate, Ohio. She was born on December 27, 1949 to Gene and Maxine Voigt in Defiance. Sharon was a former member of Second Baptist Church in Defiance. She previously worked at Allied Molded Products in Bryan, Ohio. Sharon is survived by...

Sep 2, 2016

Jane A. Boehm, 86, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, September 2, 2016 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on September 24, 1929 to Elwyn and Alice (Winsper) Thomas in Cleveland, Ohio.  On August 27, 1949  she married Robert B. Boehm, who preceded her in death on January 8, 2007. Jane was a member of...

Sep 1, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Flory Scofield, 82, of Dalton KY, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at her home. She was a member of Ledbetter Methodist Church and Christ Temple in Providence KY, and a member of Ladies Auxiliary in Burna, KY.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Scofield; parents Ben and Nellie Flory; and sisters...

Aug 29, 2016

Ann M. (Wolfrum) Wickham, 41, of Reading, Michigan, and formerly of Defiance, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was born on February 18, 1975 to Michael and Faye (Monroe) Wolfrum in Defiance. Ann worked as a Medical Assistant for several doctors in Defiance, and in Hillsdale,...

Aug 26, 2016

Donald L. Cromly, 89, of Defiance, passed away peacefully to the Lord, surrounded by his family on Friday, August 26, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on April 11, 1927 to Tulloss and Beaulah (Konst) Cromly in Defiance. Donald was a member of First Church of God in Defiance, and was an Associate Pastor,...

Aug 25, 2016

Franklin  Reed, 75, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on December 23, 1940 to James and Ella (Kiessling) Reed in Defiance. Frank was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, and a former member of Bryan Eagles. He served our country in the National Guard.  Frank was a...

Aug 25, 2016

Donna Jean Moore, 78, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Hospice of NW Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on September 5, 1937 to Alvin and Ruth (Ludlow) Davis in Belmore, Ohio.  She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Defiance. In 1956 she married Darrell W. Moore, who preceded...

Aug 24, 2016

Ethel J. Retcher, 88, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Defiance Promedica Regional Hospital of Defiance. She was born on October 10, 1927 to August and Flora (Hurtt) Kammeyer in Defiance.  She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.  Ethel was a 1945 graduate of Defiance High School. On August 25, 1945 she married...

Aug 24, 2016

Lee Rodrigues Esquibel, 75, of Hicksville, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 6, 1940 to Jose and Ester (Rodrigues) Esquibel in Shepherd, Michigan. Lee served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On September 5, 2000 he married Judy (Rau) Esquibel, who resides...

Aug 23, 2016

Marianne Nickels Marianne Nickels, 71, formerly of Defiance, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 Murfreesboro, TN. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 2, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Uffe and Grethe (Hansen) Andersen. She was the wife of John E. Nickels whom she married May 8, 1968. Marianne was previously employed as an administrative...

Aug 18, 2016

Final obit.Pending Darris A. Hamm Darris A. Hamm, 79, of Defiance, Ohio , passed away Thursday, August 18th, 2016 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born in Coeburn, VA on November 8, 1936, he was the son of the late Albert and Amy (Lawson) Hamm. Darris served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Second Baptist Church....

Aug 18, 2016

Sharon K. Bennett, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. She was born on September 11, 1942 to Gerald "Red" and Mabel (Cotterman) Stickney in Paulding, Ohio. Sharon was a graduate of Sherwood High School. In 1992 she married Sam Bennett, who preceded her in death in...

Aug 17, 2016

Velma A. Bunke, 101, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance. She was born on October 9, 1914 to  Charles and Lalah (Bordner) Zachrich in Defiance County.  On July 23, 1935 she married Albert Bunke, who preceded her in death on February 1, 1996. Velma was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran...

Aug 16, 2016

John A, Orta Sr. John Andrew Orta, Sr., 53, of Defiance, passed away Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on July 13, 1963, he was the son of the late Daniel and Oralia (Munoz) Orta. He retired as a supervisor at the J.M. Smucker Co. in Toledo. John enjoyed...