Obituaries

Nov 20, 2016

Willie Patrick, 85 , of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance, Ohio He was born on February 9, 1931 to Frank and Leona (McCarty) Patrick in Salyersville, Kentucky. Willie proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1952. In 1957 he...

Nov 16, 2016

Luetta  "Lu"  Harrow, 84, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Lu was born on March 28, 1932 to Arthur and Sophia (Cordes) Brandt in Defiance, Ohio.  In 1952 she married Richard Harrow, who preceded her in death in 1991. She was a member of St. John Lutheran...

Nov 15, 2016

Evelyn Mae Batt, 86, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on February 9, 1930 to Richard C. and Doris E. (Figley) Partee in Evansport, Ohio. On September 5, 1948 she married William Joseph Batt, who preceded her...

Nov 13, 2016

Elva I. Martinez Elva I. Martinez, 77, of Defiance, passed away Sunday evening, November 13th, 2016 at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne. She was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on December 31, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Inosenio and Ramona (Corea) Rosado. Elva moved from Puerto Rico in 1962. She married Maximo Martinez on Dec. 18, 1966 in...

Nov 13, 2016

James P. Bodenbender, 83, of Oakwood, passed away on Sunday, November  13, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. He was born on August 7, 1933 to James Earl and Muriel (Karnes) Bodenbender in Defiance, Ohio. James was a member of  American Legion in Defiance, and Moose in Napoleon. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing,...

Nov 12, 2016

Marilyn R. Burkhart Marilyn R. Burkhart, 75, of Oakwood, passed away Saturday, November 12th, 2016 peacefully at at her home. She was born in Lima, OH on September 16, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Agnes (Bensman) Critten. She married Floyd E. Burkhart on Aug. 16, 1958 and he died Feb. 14, 2011. Marilyn had worked...

Nov 10, 2016

Belle "Jean" McMillen, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on October 10, 1929 to Gerald and Mary (Ricica) Weisenburger in Defiance, Ohio. In 1980, she married Nelson "Bud" McMillen, who preceded her in death in 2012.

Jean was a 1947 graduate of Defiance High School. She...

Nov 10, 2016

Gary A. Armstrong, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on November 6, 1940 to Charles and Geneva (Humes) Armstrong in Shelton, Nebraska. He was a 1958 graduate of Defiance High School. On  April 18, 1959 he married Carol (Smitley) Armstrong, who resides in Defiance. Gary...

Nov 9, 2016

Angelina O. Montez Angelina O. Montez, 65, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 at Toledo Hospital. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on December 26, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Botao) Ortiz. On May 3, 1969 she married Alfredo Montez who survives. Angelina will be missed by her husband Alfredo, daughters:...

Nov 8, 2016

Jean A. Wiseman, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on January 12, 1936 to Elwsorth and Helen (Partee) Florence in Defiance, Ohio. In 1954 she married Lavon Wiseman, who resides in Defiance. Jean attended Free Christian Church of God in Continental, Ohio. She...

Nov 6, 2016

Private services for the family only. Joan (Davis) O'Toole Joan O'Toole, 77, of Defiance, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Toledo Hospital. She was born September 12, 1939 to the late Floyd and Lillian Davis in Defiance. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1957. In her youth she enjoyed playing the piano and organ, church activities, bookkeeping for...

Nov 5, 2016

Rita Ann Relue, 66, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on August 28, 1950 to Robert and Ruth  (Reichert) Relue in Defiance, Ohio. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1968, and she received her Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College in 1972. Rita was a member of St. Mary...

Nov 4, 2016

Ronald L. Martie, 62, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on  Friday November 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1954 to Lawrence and Delores (Brunson) Martie in Lodi Ohio.  On November 27, 1980 he Married Kathy Nihiser and she survives.  Ron worked as a machinist for SK Hand Tool in Defiance for 13 years before...

Nov 4, 2016

Rosalee Miller, 82, of Defiance passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. She was born on July 15, 1934 to Allie and Opal (Leonard) Barnhart, Sr in Firebrick, Ohio.  On December 31, 1955 she married Arthur L. Miller and he survives.  Rosalee worked on the Etch-A-Sketch line for the Ohio Art...

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...