Michael A. Sobota
Oct 13, 2015
Michael A. Sobota, 59, of Defiance, my million dollar angel, lost his fight with multiple myeloma on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born on October 2, 1956 to Sgt. Philip and Melva (Beuten) Sobota in Oxfordshire, England. On September 27, 1980 he married Sharon (Bowers) Sobota, who resides in Defiance. Michael was a fun loving...
Beatrice M. (Mendieta) Trevino
Oct 13, 2015
Beatrice M. Trevino, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Northcrest Nursing Home in Napoleon, Ohio. She was born on September 2, 1933 to Julio and Matiana (Hinojosa) Mendieta in Kenedy, Texas. Beatrice was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance, and the Defiance Hospital Auxiliary. She worked for Defiance County for 15 years,...
Robert O. Colwell
Oct 11, 2015
Robert O. Colwell, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on February 28, 1933 to Guy and Mae (Hornish) Colwell in Defiance. Robert was a 1951 graduate of Ayersville High School, and he attended Ohio State University. On September 28, 1952 he married Marilyn (Ellsworth) Colwell,...
Alvin L. Brinkman
Oct 7, 2015
Alvin L. Brinkman, 93, of Defiance, passed away on October 7, 2015 at the Defiance Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 15, 1922 to Harry and Dorthea (Yetter) Brinkman in Pleasant Bend, Ohio. Alvin worked as a Laborer for SK HandTools for 42 years retiring in 1989, worked at the Zeller Corporation before entering military service and farmed. ...
Lela E. (Switzer) Sharman
Oct 7, 2015
Lela E. Sharman, 85, of Defiance, left us to her home in heaven on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at her residence. She is now a sweet flower in the Master's bouquet. She was born on March 17, 1930 to Howard and Ocie (McClure) Switzer in Defiance, Ohio. Lela was a 1948 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 13, 1948...
Arthur Koppenhofer
Oct 4, 2015
Arthur J. Koppenhofer, 91, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Defiance Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 20, 1924 to Arthur and Anna (Raabe) Koppenhofer in Henry County, Ohio. On April 20, 1947 he married Loretta (Dietrich) Koppenhofer, who resides in Defiance. Arthur was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He worked for...
Hortencia Garcia
Oct 4, 2015
Hortencia Garcia, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Toledo Hospital. Hortencia was born in 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Isabella Fernandez and raised by Guadalupe and Martin Guajardo. On March 5, 1946 she married Estevan Garcia Sr., who passed away on November 30, 2000. She is survived by her children: Mary Torrez of...
James E. Herr
Oct 3, 2015
James E. Herr James Emory Herr, 82, of Defiance passed away early Saturday, October 3rd, 2015, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on February 15, 1933, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Keller) Herr. He married Alta Frances Elchinger on June 2, 1956, she preceded him in death January 9. 1999....
Florence (Miller) Janicek
Oct 2, 2015
Florence Janicek, 94, of Defiance, was called home to be with her husband, Louis, on Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on September 30, 1921 to Clayton and Hazel (Baum) Miller in Defiance. On June 6, 1942 she married Louis Janicek, who proceeded her in death on March 17, 2007. Florence was a member...
Robert D. Schindler
Sep 28, 2015
Robert D. Schindler, 85, of Bryan, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born on November 18, 1929 to Edward and Irene (Batt) Schindler in Defiance County. In 1950 he married Kathryn (Hahn) Schindler at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Defiance. Kathryn resides in Bryan, Ohio. Robert was a member of St. Isadore Catholic Church,...
Tamara 'Tami'' Jo Mcneel
Sep 22, 2015
Tamara 'Tami" Jo McNeel Tamara 'Tami" Jo McNeel, 67, of Defiance, passed away Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 at home. She was born in Bryan, Ohio on October 22, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Carrick) and Robert W. Vogel Sr. who survives her of Defiance. Tami was a 1965 of Defiance High School, She worked as a...
Diane Lynn "Dee" (Barker) Ussery
Sep 22, 2015
Diane Lynn "Dee" Ussery, 61, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at her residence. She was born on May 3, 1954 to John and Dorothy (Radabaugh) Barker in Defiance. Diane worked for 27 years as a hair stylist at JCPenney. She loved music, dancing, and gardening in her flower and vegetable gardens. Diane enjoyed riding motorcycles...
Walter Batoha
Sep 21, 2015
Walter Batoha, 94, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on March 26, 1921 to Frank and Frances (Valasek) Batoha in Moravia, Czechoslovakia. On May 16, 1942 he married Rita (Kunesh) Batoha, who proceeded him in death on March 22, 2009. Walter worked as a route salesman for Maumee Valley...
Penellopie Faye (Wheeler) Wittig
Sep 16, 2015
Penellopie Faye (Wheeler) Wittig, 48, of Defiance, passed away on September 16, 2015 at the St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. She was born on November 19, 1966 to Bruce and Lynda (Mullins) Nail in Corpus Christi, TX. Penellopie worked as a home maker, enjoyed cooking, singing & dancing and volunteered at the Defiance Path Center. On February 2, 2012 ...
Jack D. Chiow
Sep 16, 2015
Jack D. Chiow, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. His nurses and staff are angels. He was born on July 15, 1939 to James and Bernice (Karch) Chiow in Findlay, Ohio. On July 11, 1971 he married Brenda (Lloyd) Chiow, who proceeded him in death on July...
Bradley M. Brandt
Sep 16, 2015
Bradley M. Brandt, 53, of Evansport, passed away on September 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born on November 2, 1961 to Marvin and Emma (Hoops) Brandt in Defiance, Ohio. On May 14, 1983 he married Lori (Parish) Brandt, who resides in Evansport. Brad was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Defiance. He worked as a carpenter...
Paul W. Voigt
Sep 15, 2015
Paul W. Voigt, 78, of Defiance, was a loving husband, devoted father, a caring grandfather and great grandfather. He went to his eternal home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 following a long battle with cancer. Paul was born on May 16, 1937 to Gust and Helen (Mollett) Voigt in Holgate, Ohio. He was a 1955 graduate...
Patricia M. Fodor
Sep 13, 2015
Patricia M. Fodor Patricia M. Fodor, 72, of rural Defiance, died Sunday evening. September 13th, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center after a long illness. She was born in Richlands, VA on January 28, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Goldie (Thompson) Ray who survives her of Raven, VA. She married Alexander 'Al' Fodor...
Sebastiana M. (Galvan) Rivera
Sep 13, 2015
Sebastiana Rivera, 92, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Twin Rivers Nursing Center in Defiance. She was born on January 20, 1923 to Sebastian and Conception (Mojica) Galvan in Guanajuato, Mexico. Sebastiana was a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and mother of 12 children, 15 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at Schaffer...
Marjorie E. (Groh) Steel
Sep 10, 2015
Marjorie "Marge" E. Steel, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on January 22, 1922 to William and Anna (Font) Groh in Paulding County Ohio. On March 10, 1940 she married Leo "Bud" Steel, who proceeded her in death on March 27, 1968. She was a former member of...
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