Obituaries

Mar 24, 2015

Norma A. Musselman, 90, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on July 6, 1924 to Walter L.and Alma  B. (Schatz) Duerk in Defiance, Ohio. On June 27, 1948 she married Rex R. Musselman, who preceded her in death in 2013. Norma was a...

Mar 22, 2015

Frances Z. Birkemeyer Frances Z. Birkemeyer, 72, of Napoleon passed away Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 at the Orchards of Northcrest of Napoleon. She was born in Delphos, Ohio on December 3, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Jake N. and Leatha L. (Rison) Albright. She previously worked at Schnipkey Engraving. She loved her pet dog Radar, putting puzzles...

Mar 22, 2015

Rose E. Crist, 57, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015. She was an incredibly devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and more to so many. She was born on September 9, 1957 to Billy and Thelma (Burdine) Gollihue in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. On March 13, 1976 she married her high school sweetheart and love of her...

Mar 20, 2015

Don J. Snyder Don J. Snyder, 66, of Defiance, died peacefully at his home Friday evening, March 20th, 2015 surrounded by his family. Don was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 26, 1948, he was the son of the late Don C. Snyder and Luella (Niece) who survives him of Defiance. He married Deborah Wonderly who survives, on September...

Mar 19, 2015

Frank "Curly" Rakes, 78, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio.

He was born on August 14, 1936 to Sherman and Perlina (Lambert) Rakes in Gill, West Virginia. He married Virgie Farris on January 21, 1956 in Chapmanvile, West Virginia.

Frank is survived by...

Mar 17, 2015

Terri Lucas Terri Lynn (Teegarden) Lucas, 54, of Defiance, entered into God's eternal care, Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 in her home. Terri was born in Defiance, Ohio on December 18, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Borak) Sarka of Defiance. She was the beloved wife of Matthew Lucas whom she married January 26, 1980. Terri attended Defiance...

Mar 17, 2015

Kenneth Larry Lambert, 73, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on August 26, 1941 to Woodrow Sr. and Maxine (Nelson) Lambert in Ranger, West Virginia. On April 30, 1965 he married Patsy (Malone) Lambert, who proceeded him in death on March 3, 2010.  Ken...

Mar 15, 2015

Matthew Timothy Gray, 27, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident that occurred on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He was a mighty warrior and fought hard for nearly a month, surprising the doctors and nurses repeatedly with his strength and his big, strong...

Mar 13, 2015

Tim J. Relyea Timothy J. Relyea, 55, of Defiance passed away Friday, March 13th, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Tim was born in Defiance, Ohio on February 3, 1960, he was the son of the late Glen and Norma (Burkhart) Relyea. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He had worked at the Campbell's Soup...

Mar 13, 2015

Elizabeth "Betty" L. Shoup, 83, of Defiance, passed away on  March 13, 2015 at her residence in Defiance, OH. She was born on November 10, 1931 to Stephen  and Anna (Knotek) Cajka in Defiance, OH. In 1950 she married Lloyd "Bud" Shoup, and he preceded her in death in 2010. Betty was a homemaker and a member of St...

Mar 9, 2015

Domenica Rose Freeman, 83 died March 9, 2015 in the CHP Defiance Area Inapatient Hospice Center. She was born Sept. 10, 1931 in Yonkers, New York the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Lavaia) Stella. She had lived with her daughter Elizabeth Freeman in Defiance. Her services will be in Yonkers, New York by the Flower Funeral Home 914-963-4137...

Mar 9, 2015

David Charles Whetstone, 60, of Napoleon, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on June 27, 1954 to Elbern and Evelyn (Franklin) Whetstone in Defiance, Ohio. David enjoyed nature and spent quality time outdoors fishing and camping. He was a big fan of the Cleveland Browns and...

Mar 8, 2015

Robert S. "Scott"  Hudson, 54, of Defiance, passed away on  March 8, 2015 at the Defiance, OH. He was born on October 7, 1960 to Betty Temple in KY. Robert is survived by his loving friend, Anissa Perkins of Defiance, OH, his daughter Jessy (Chad) Lortie, and sons Gage Houck, and Billy Brink, as well as 4 grandchildren. He...

Mar 4, 2015

Janet M. (Hausz) Kaiser, 67, was called to heavenly glory on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, with her endeared family by her side at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center.

Jan was born April 1, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Wampner) Hausz.  On August 2, 1969, she married George Kaiser, who survives.  She attended...

Mar 1, 2015

Robert Lee Comden II, 53, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2015 at the Bryan Community Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on November 16, 1961 to Robert and Beverly (Wheeler) Comden in Bryan, Ohio. He graduated from Fairview High School as part of the class of 1980. Rob most recently worked as...

Feb 28, 2015

Gertrude P. "Gertie" Sanders, 81, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2015 at the CHP Defiance InPatient Hospice Center, with her family at her side.

She was born on November 23, 1933 to Carleton and Edith (Van Wagner) Collins in Stryker, OH. On January 20, 1951, she & Fred Sanders were married by Pastor Anthony...

Feb 27, 2015

Mary M. Straka, 77, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2015 at the Mercy Defiance Hospital, with her family by her side, following complications from heart valve repair surgery last September. She was born on February 1, 1938 to Alphonse and Mary (Samuhel) Schindler in Defiance, OH. On November 11, 1955 she married Del Straka. Mary and Del ...

Feb 27, 2015

Leo Edward "Ed" Roddy, 76, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully on  February 27, 2015 at the Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, OH. He was born on August 25, 1938 to Cloice and Mabel (McKellips) Roddy in Defiance, OH. On February 28, 1959 he married Betty Moore and she preceded him in death in 2009. Leo and Betty lived in...

Feb 26, 2015

Joseph E. Zolman

Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 9:32pm Joe went peacefully into God's care. The gentle giant now walks hand in hand with his son, Chad. Born August 1, 1949, 65 years of age, born in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Paul and Amelia (Hilvers) Zolman. On May 4, 1973 he married Deborah...

Feb 25, 2015

Richard C. Shawver, Sr., 70, of Defiance, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Flower Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on August 24, 1944 to Donald and Eileen (Hammons) Shawver in Defiance, Ohio. On July 17, 1965 he married Judy (Dodson) Shawver, who survives. Richard worked as a Millwright at General...