Obituaries

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...

Jul 25, 2016

Beulah M. Becher, 77, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. She was born on August 14, 1938 in Van Wert, Ohio. On August 16, 1960 she married Ernest Becher, who preceded her in death on December 6, 2006. Beulah was a member of St. John Lutheran Church...

Jul 23, 2016

Marilyn Joan Coressel, 87, of Coldwater Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living, Adrian, Michigan. She was born on June 2, 1929 to Eard and Edith (King) Henricks in Delta, Ohio.  On December 7, 1956 she married William F. Coressel, who preceded her in death on September 22, 2007. Marilyn was a member of...

Jul 17, 2016

Ronald E. Peio, Sr., 76, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, and formerly of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Cumberland House Hospice in Fairfield Glade, TN. He was born on April 29, 1940 to Frank and Lucille (Woolever) Peio in Toledo, Ohio. On July 24, 1961 he married JaHannah R. (Davis) Peio, who preceded him in death...

Jul 16, 2016

Justo Resendez II, 95, of Defiance passed away on July 16, 2016 at the Defiance CHP.

He was born on May 23, 1921 to Justo and Pioquinta (Martinez) Resendez in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. On June 11, 1944, he married Benita Salinas who preceded him in death on December 11, 2015. He was a member of St....

Jul 14, 2016

Glecia (Nix) Forrester Glecia Susan (Nix) Forrester, 58, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, July 14th, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, with her brother Mike at her side. She was born in Adrian, Michigan on March 4, 1958. Glecia was the daughter of the late John L. Nix and Nellie (Lewis) Nix, who survives. She was a member...

Jul 14, 2016

Wesley C. "Kite" Brown, 78, of Defiance, passed away on July 14, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance.

He was born on July 6, 1938 to Harry and Rosa (Warren) Brown in Defiance. On July 8, 1962 he married Connie (Ladd) Brown, who resides in Defiance.

Wesley was a member of...