Obituaries

Mary Ann D. (Norden)  Iliff

Mary Ann D. (Norden) Iliff

Dec 13, 2015

Mary Ann  D. Iliff, 90, of  Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at The Lutheran Home in Napoleon, Ohio. She was born on September 9, 1925 in Henry County, the daughter of Ferdinand and Mathilda (Badenhop) Norden. In 1963 she married Nelson A. Iliff, who died in  2000. She was an assistant cashier at the Community Bank in...

Benita (Salinas)  Resendez

Benita (Salinas) Resendez

Dec 11, 2015

Benita  Resendez, 89, of Defiance, passed away on  December 11, 2015 at the Defiance CHP. She was born on August 22, 1926 to Benino and Maria (Luisa) Salinas in Bishop, TX .  On June 11, 1944 she married Justo Resendez II who survives in Defiance. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Defiance, Ohio, Benita worked at the...

Gary K. Reineke

Gary K. Reineke

Dec 11, 2015

Gary K. Reineke, 70, of Defiance, passed away December 11, 2015 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  Gary was born June 2, 1945 in Defiance to Karl & Mildred (Rymers) Reineke.  On February 25, 1967 he married Mary Kay Finn who survives in Defiance. Survivors also include his three Children; Julie (Jim) Nunns of Westminster, CO; Matthew (Laura) Reineke,...

Paul  J. Behm

Paul J. Behm

Dec 10, 2015

Paul J. Behm, 90, of Defiance, died peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Brookview Healthcare Center. He was born November 1, 1925 in Mercer County, OH. On January 31, 1948 he married Donna V. Tittle who survives. Also surviving are two sons: Chriss (Judy) Behm of Lebanon, Oregon and Marv (Ruth) Behm of Defiance. Five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and...

Robert Frederick Miler, Jr.

Robert Frederick Miler, Jr.

Dec 9, 2015

Robert Frederick Miler, Jr., age 62 of Defiance, passed peacefully on to Our Heavenly Father's Kingdom early Tuesday morning, surrounded by family who loved and cherished him.. He was born on July 9, 1953 to  Robert Frederick Sr. and Amanda Sue (Nally) Miler, who preceded him in death. On April 30, 1973 he married Donna (Marihugh) Miler, who survives. Robert...

Rex N. Caperton

Rex N. Caperton

Dec 9, 2015

Rex N. Caperton, 70, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville, Ohio. He was born on May 1, 1945 to John and Tennie (Gambrell) Caperton in Waynesboro, Tennessee. On March 16, 1968 he married Susan (Leonard) Caperton, who resides in Cecil.  Rex was the youngest boy of 16 siblings, five of which...

Mildred Carol (Harmon)  Ludwig

Mildred Carol (Harmon) Ludwig

Dec 7, 2015

Mildred C. Ludwig, 71, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, December 7, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on October 8, 1944 to Willie and Maxine (Fairchild) Harmon in Bonanza, Kentucky. On June 8, 1963 she married James Ludwig, who resides in Defiance. Mildred owned and operated Klip & Curl Beauty Salon in...

Geraldine  M. Gutman

Geraldine M. Gutman

Dec 6, 2015

Geraldine M. Gutman Geraldine M. Gutman, 86, of Defiance, passed Sunday morning, December 6th, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Ft. Wayne. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on March 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius 'Hap" and Agnes (Hurtt) Coressel. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church and had worked in Central Supply...

Joyce L. (King)  Lichty

Joyce L. (King) Lichty

Dec 6, 2015

Joyce L. Lichty, 88, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday December 6, 2015 at Vancrest of Holgate. Joyce was born in Jewell, Ohio on August 9, 1927 to I. Jay and Hildred (Hammer) King. She was a 1945 graduate of Defiance High School.  On February 21, 1946 she married E. Ward Lichty and he preceded her in death on February...

Nicholas David Fry

Nicholas David Fry

Dec 5, 2015

Nicholas D. Fry, 20, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 20, 1995 to Jon Fry and Shelly Justice in Auburn, Indiana. Nicholas was a student. Nicholas will be sadly missed by his father, Jon (Roberta) Fry of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, mother, Shelly...

Janice  J. Spangler

Janice J. Spangler

Dec 4, 2015

Janice J. Spangler, 85, Defiance, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. She was born in Defiance on October 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Alfred and Agnes (Steinberger) Schlembach. Janice's greatness passion was service. Service for others, service for family and service to her faith. She was a member of St....

Edna  May Solether

Edna May Solether

Dec 3, 2015

Edna May ( Mount) Solether, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on May 13, 1928 to Dorothy (Mount) Pendleton in Newark, Ohio. On June 9, 1952 she married Dee Kent Solether, who preceded her in death on October 23, 2006. Edna was a member...

Joanne Mary (Piacentini)  Goerlitz

Joanne Mary (Piacentini) Goerlitz

Dec 2, 2015

Joanne M. Goerlitz, 66, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December  2, 2015 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born on June 29, 1949 to Mario and Mary (Krajci) Piacentini in New York City, NY.  On May 20, 1972 she married John A. Goerlitz, at St. Lucy's Catholic Church in Bronx, NY. John currently resides in...

Marjorie D. (Lloyd)  Siler

Marjorie D. (Lloyd) Siler

Dec 2, 2015

Marjorie D. Siler, 94, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on March 30, 1921 to Lot E. and Laura (Edwards) Lloyd in Defiance, Ohio. Marjorie was a 1939 graduate of Ayersville High School, the first graduating class at Ayersville. She was a member of  St....

Jeffrey A Schaffer

Jeffrey A Schaffer

Dec 1, 2015

Jeffrey A. "Jeff"  Schaffer, 58, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 5, 1957 to Wayne and Sally (Gardner) Schaffer in Defiance. Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 2, 1979  he married Sarah (Karnes)  Schaffer, his high school...

Glennis Dale Stantz

Glennis Dale Stantz

Nov 30, 2015

Glennis D. Stantz,  94, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. He was born on May 4, 1921 to Dorca and Pearl (Koch) Stantz in Defiance. On February 7, 1946 he married Yvonne (Chase) Stantz, who proceeded him in death on May  4, 2002. Glennis was in the U.S....

Lily Mae (Henderson)  Decker

Lily Mae (Henderson) Decker

Nov 28, 2015

Lily Mae Decker, 77, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 28, 1938 to Theodore Henderson and Flossie (Lawson) Bond in Beckley, WV. Lily was employed at Johns Manville, Campbells Soup Company, Ames Department Store, and Walmart. On December 26, 1985, Lily married Nelson...

Gary D.  Smith

Gary D. Smith

Nov 25, 2015

Gary D. Smith, 63, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at his residence. He was born on December 24, 1951 to Dale and Geraldine (Patterson) Smith in Clyde, Ohio. Gary lived in Defiance for 18 years. He was very creative and enjoyed drawing. Gary also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and volunteered at the Fort Defiance Humane Society. Gary...

Karol A (Overmier)  Beilharz

Karol A (Overmier) Beilharz

Nov 25, 2015

Karol "Kay" A. Beilharz, 75, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, November 25, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on May 27, 1940 to Frank and Zora (Murry) Overmier of Liberty Center, Ohio. Kay was a member of  Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Okolona and was active in the Altar Care Committee. She worked for the...

Donald L. Boday

Donald L. Boday

Nov 22, 2015

Donald L. Boday, 77, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. He was born on September 15, 1938 to Martin and Arleta (Hohenberger) Boday in Defiance Hospital.  On September 16, 1960 he married Ruth Smith, who survives, together they celebrated 55 happy years. Donald was an Automatic Tapper at...