Obituaries

Dalia R. (Rodriquez)  Cremar

Dalia R. (Rodriquez) Cremar

May 3, 2015

Dalia R Cremar, 74, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at The Laurel's of Defiance, OH. She was born on December 29, 1940 to Hilario and Amelia (Alvarado) Rodriquez in Mercedes, Texas.  Dalia was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with all her grandchildren and playing bingo. She was a member of St John's Catholic Church, Defiance,...

Virginia Alice (Short)  Lewis

Virginia Alice (Short) Lewis

May 3, 2015

Virginia Alice Lewis, 91, of Defiance, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Vancrest Care Center in Holgate, Ohio. She was born July 25, 1923 in Sidney, Ohio the daughter of the late Clarence and Blanche (Thomas) Short. On October 12, 1946, she married Herbert C. Lewis at First Methodist Church, Sidney, Ohio by Dr. Richard E....

Brian G.  Mansfield

Brian G. Mansfield

May 2, 2015

Brian G. Mansfield, 79, of Defiance, passed away on  May 2, 2015 at the Defiance In Patient Hospice Center where he was a resident less than a day. He was born on August 12, 1935 to Roger and Susie (Deffenbaugh) Mansfield in Defiance Co., OH. On March 8, 1958 he married Shirley Hall who preceded him in death on August...

Betty Mekus

Betty Mekus

Apr 30, 2015

Betty Mekus Elizabeth (Betty) R. Mekus, 91, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, April 30th, 2015 in her home. She was born in Martinez, California on August 19, 1923, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Bettencourt) Pereira. She was the widow of Robert (Bob) Mekus who died March 17, 1994. Betty was an extremely avid area volunteer since 1945....

Shirley Ann (Harris)  Hoellrich

Shirley Ann (Harris) Hoellrich

Apr 30, 2015

Shirley Ann Hoellrich, 81, of Holgate, went to be with her lord on April 30, 2015 passing away at the St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo . She was born on June 30, 1933 to Orrin and Margurite (Shisler) Harris in Oakwood, OH. Shirley was a home maker, attended the Family Christian Center, Defiance, volunteered with the American Cancer Society,...

Dennis  John Dunbar

Dennis John Dunbar

Apr 30, 2015

Dennis John Dunbar, age 58, passed away in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was born on October 19, 1956, in Defiance, Ohio to Ned and Dorothy (Webb) Dunbar.  He graduated in 1974 from Tinora High School, and in 1978 from Bowling Green State University.  Denny joined Marathon Oil right out of college and worked as a dedicated...

Glen A. Miller

Glen A. Miller

Apr 27, 2015

Glen A. Miller, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on January 22, 1932 to James and Sylvia (Marihugh) Miller in Defiance, Ohio. On May 25, 1974 he married Ann (Carroll)  Miller, who survives. Glen served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He...

Alene  M. Williams

Alene M. Williams

Apr 26, 2015

Alene M. Williams Alene M. Williams, 87, of Defiance, passed away Sunday, April 26th, 2015 at Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital E/R. She was born in Henry County, OH on August 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Curt and Ella (Meyer) Schatz. Alene was the beloved wife of the late Otha V. Williams, who died January 7, 2000....

James T. Singer

James T. Singer

Apr 24, 2015

James T. Singer, 43, of Defiance passed away suddenly on  Friday April 24, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1971 in Defiance to James A. and Carol R. (Wallace) Singer. On October 27, 2001 he married Vonnie Eash. James was a 1990 Graduate of Stryker High School and had earned his Associates Degree in Architecture. He...

Joann J. (Schatz)  Heil

Joann J. (Schatz) Heil

Apr 23, 2015

Joann J. Heil, 81, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, April 23, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on June 11, 1933 to Ralph and Marjory (Lamb) Schatz in Defiance, Ohio. Joann graduated from Defiance High School in 1951, and after graduation she became a Bank Teller at First Federal Bank, Defiance. On...

Marjorie K (Geiger)  Seifert

Marjorie K (Geiger) Seifert

Apr 20, 2015

Marjorie K. Seifert, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on September 10, 1925 to Edward and Fanny (Ort) Geiger in Defiance. In 1952 she married Leo J. Seifert, who proceeded her in death in 2010. Marjorie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church,...

Helen E. (Troutman)  Zimmerman

Helen E. (Troutman) Zimmerman

Apr 19, 2015

Helen E. Zimmerman, 97, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center of Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 11, 1917 to George and Irene Troutman in Brookville, Ohio. In 1935 she married Robert E. Zimmerman, who proceeded her in death in 2011. Helen assisted her husband with the family owned jewelry...

Jane L. (Fair)  Healy

Jane L. (Fair) Healy

Apr 19, 2015

Jane L. Healy, 88, of Defiance, passed away on  April 19, 2015 at her residence. She was born on March 5, 1927 to Chancy and Mary Ann  (Nicely) Fair in Defiance, Ohio. On April 8, 1950 she married Marion A. Healy who proceeded her in death on August 20, 2005. Jane was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in...

Lesley Stanton, Sr.

Lesley Stanton, Sr.

Apr 18, 2015

Deacon Lesley Stanton, Sr. Born March 20, 1948 in Panola, Alabama to Guss and Ruby Stanton. He was baptized at an early age and attended St. John Baptist Church in he community. Affectionately known as "Les", he was a graduate of the 1966 class of North Sumter High School in Panola. "Les" served his country in the U.S. Army in...

Elsie M (Flynn)  Doan

Elsie M (Flynn) Doan

Apr 18, 2015

Elsie M. Doan, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 12, 1932 to Richard and Catherine (McDonough) Flynn in Boston, Massachusetts. On June 14, 1952 she married Charles F. "Fred" Doan who proceeded her in death on July 16, 1998. Elsie is a proud U.S....

Paul E. Bays

Paul E. Bays

Apr 15, 2015

Paul E. Bays, 44, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on September 20, 1970 to Estil and Linda (Walker) Bays in Lima, Ohio. Paul played the guitar and drums, and enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends. Paul is survived by his sister, Regina Bays of...

James H. Fleming

James H. Fleming

Apr 15, 2015

James H. "Jesse" Fleming, 59, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at his residence. He was born on August 28, 1955 to Irwin and Opal (Cable) Fleming in Clintwood, Virginia. James loved building things and being outdoors. He loved spending time with his dog, Lizzy. James is survived by his father, Irwin Fleming of Clintwood, Virginia,...

William C Fischer

William C Fischer

Apr 13, 2015

William C. Fischer, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on January 27, 1939 to Paul and Dorothy (Heizer) Fischer in Defiance. On March 31, 1966, he married Janet (Florence) Fischer, who survives. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Defiance....

Doris J.  Lawson

Doris J. Lawson

Apr 13, 2015

Doris J. Lawson, 64, of Defiance, entered heaven on Monday, April 13, 2015 with Jesus by her side, at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on June 5, 1950 to Burl and Dorothy (Wimberly) Lawson in Hartville, Missouri. Doris is survived by her brothers; Jimmie Lawson of Defiance, Robert Lawson of Bryan, Guy...

William  C. Edgar

William C. Edgar

Apr 10, 2015

William C. Edgar Jr. William C. Edgar Jr. 79, of Defiance, passed away Friday, April 10th, 2015 in an auto accident near Lima, Ohio on his way back from Florida. Bill was born in Napoleon, Ohio on February 18, 1936, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy (Walters) Edgar. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp....