Obituaries

Aug 16, 2016

Ronald K. Wheeler, 71, of Jacksonville, Florida, and formerly of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville. He was born on May 12, 1945 to Keith and Frances (Wells) Wheeler in Defiance. On July 18, 1981 he married Nancy (Hayward) Wheeler, who resides in Florida. Ron was a former member of...

Aug 16, 2016

Ruth E. Shock, 95, of Jewell, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at The Laurels of Defiance. Ruth was born on December 24, 1920 to Henry and Bertha (Rettig) Shock in Holgate, Ohio. She worked as secretary to the president of  Defiance College for 27 years, retiring in 1983.  She also worked for fours years at the Veterans...

Aug 13, 2016

Clarence "Gene" Roehrig, 92, of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, August 13, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center. He was born on May 26, 1924 to Olin and Veronica (Cupp) Roehrig in Defiance, OH.  On January 14, 1950 he married Marian Sisco, who survives. Gene was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, VFW Post 3360, and...

Aug 10, 2016

Becki Clemens Rebecca 'Becki' J. Clemens, 64, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center after a 3 year battle with cancer. Becki was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 15, 1952. She was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Helene I. (McCann) Clemens. After graduating from Defiance High School she...

Aug 10, 2016

Robert Lee Albright, 69, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at his residence in Defiance, surrounded by his wife, family, and loved ones. He was born on May 25, 1947 to Charles W. and Margaret "Peg" (McKeddie) Albright in Van Wert, Ohio. He was a 1965 graduate of Van Wert High School, and graduated from Bethal...

Aug 10, 2016

Wilma Lou Brashear, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday,  August 10, 2016 in Metamora, Ohio. She was born on December 14, 1935 to Harold and Fay (Sullens)  in Dungannon, Virginia. On November 30, 1969 she married Guy Brashear, who resides in Defiance. Wilma  retired in 1997 from Campbell Soup Company in Napoleon. She enjoyed gardening, and loved flowers....

Aug 9, 2016

Betty Mae Wieland, 68, of Antwerp, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 16, 1948 to William and Agnes (Little) Wieland in Defiance. Betty was a  former member of Grace Methodist Church in Hicksville, Ohio. She worked at Quadco Rehabilitation Center, and attended PARC Lane Training Center....

Aug 7, 2016

Margaret C. (Margie) Beach, 92, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Margie was born on April 4, 1924 in West Unity, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Verile Charpiot. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John, her sister, Virginia Smith, her daughter, Sherry Mekus, and her grandson, Jeff...

Aug 7, 2016

It is with deep regret I must announce the passing of my brother, Alan Bradley Clingaman, 77, of Defiance, on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was born on September 8, 1938 in Wauseon, Ohio to David and Alma (Buntz) Clingaman, and moved to Defiance in 1941. He was a husband, father, musician, modeler, and a stooge follower. He married...

Aug 6, 2016

Lyle Lancaster Lyle Kent Lancaster 81, of Defiance, passed away at home on Saturday August 6, 2016. He was born October 1, 1934 to the late Roy and Juanita (Kevan) Lancaster in Twin Falls, Idaho. On July 21, 1956 he married Clara (Warden) Lancaster, who survives. Lyle will be missed by Clara, his wife of 60 years, sons: Barry (Susan)...

Aug 5, 2016

Michael J. Barrett Michael James Barrett, 46 of Defiance, passed away August 5, 2016. He was born January 17, 1970 in Napoleon, OH to James and Phyllis (Hammersmith) Barrett. Mike was a 1988 graduate of Defiance High School. He had worked in construction. He will be greatly missed by his mother Phyllis and her fiance' James Snyder, brother Mark Barrett...

Aug 4, 2016

E. Joan  Schlosser, 75, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on April 7, 1941 to George and Agnes (Brown) Kittle in Weston, West Virginia. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1959.  On January 10, 1962 she married W. Thomas Schlosser at St. John Catholic Church...

Aug 3, 2016

Betty J. Goller, 85, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2016, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born in Rice, Ohio, on May 28, 1931, to Ormal "Jack" Skiver and Illa (Matson) Skiver. Betty was a graduate of Continental High School, attended Defiance College and worked at Zeller Corporation in Defiance....

Aug 3, 2016

Ruth H. Arthur, 96, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Holgate, Ohio. She was born on October 26, 1919 to Harland and Estella (Houck) McClure in Defiance. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Defiance. In 1940 she married Don H. Arthur, who preceded her in death in 1990....

Aug 3, 2016

Thelma F. Hiler, 88, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at her residence in Defiance.

She was born on July 5, 1928 to Edwin and Blanche (Bradford) Carnahan in Paulding County, Ohio. On February 23, 1946 she married the love of her life, Clifford N. Hiler, who preceded her in death on May 4,...

Aug 2, 2016

Alice M. Yant, 95, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Jeanes Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born on May 2, 1921 to L.G. and Esther (Swartz) Robinson in Walbridge, Ohio. In 1940 she married O. LaVern Yant, who preceded her in death on January 30, 1987. Alice was a member of St. Paul's Methodist...

Jul 30, 2016

Daryl Lee Jones, 56, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the Fulton County Health Center. He is survived by his wife, Loralee Jones of Defiance.

A private Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Defiance, with Military Honors accorded by VFW #3360. Memorials are suggested to the family, or to a...

Jul 27, 2016

James R. Greenler Sr. age 73 went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2016 at his residence. He was born on November 7, 1942 in McComb, Ohio to Lawrence and Irene (Fox) Greenler. On June 10, 1961 he was united in marriage to Roberta R (Grimes) and they were married for 53 years. She preceded him in...

Jul 27, 2016

JoeAnn R. Foor, 84, of Defiance, passed away peacefully in her sleep JULY 27, 2016 at her residence, Brookview Healthcare Center. JoeAnn was born in Defiance, Ohio on July 14, 1932 to the late Boyd and Thelma (McGrath) Wiseman. JoeAnn married her high school sweetheart, Thomas W. Foor on December 2, 1950. Thomas passed on August 5, 993. JoeAnn retired...

Jul 27, 2016

Violet I. Vogelsong "G-ma", 85, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on May 15, 1931 to Elzer and Katherine (Shertzen) Avery in Junction, Ohio. On May 5, 1956 she married James R. Vogelsong, Sr., who preceded her in death on January 12, 1993. Violet worked at General...