Obituaries

Feb 24, 2015

Lorraine  Andrews, 88, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Glen Park in Defiance, Ohio. Lorraine LaFond Andrews was born in Midlothian, Illinois to Mary (Dziabis) and Ludger LaFond. She graduated from Thornton Township Community College in Harvey, Illinois and began work at the Midlothian Messenger Newspaper, where she met her future husband, Eugene Andrews. Lorraine...

Feb 20, 2015

Anthony Wade Dockery, 53 of Defiance Ohio, lost his fight with cancer on February 20th, 2015 at UTMC with his family by his side.

Anthony was born Oct 31st, 1961 in St Rita's hospital in Lima, Ohio to Kedrick and Janet (Fletcher) Dockery.

He graduated from Ayersville High School in 1979. He had a life...

Feb 18, 2015

Tommy "Tom" Warncke, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on September 22, 1954 to Alvin and Emma (Michaelis) Warncke in Defiance, Ohio. Tom was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Defiance. He graduated from Defiance High School in 1972.  Tom retired from Johns Manville, after...

Feb 15, 2015

Georgia "Sally" O. Bohn, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center of Defiance, Ohio. She was born on April 20, 1929 to Oliver and Mary (Smith) Smith in Delphos, Ohio. In 1951 she married Alfred "Fred" Bohn, who proceeded her in death in 1995. She was a member of St....

Feb 14, 2015

L.A. "Bud" A. March, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at his residence. He was born on February 1, 1926 to Vernon and Helen (Bodenbender) March in Defiance, Ohio. Bud worked for several years as an electrician for General Motors. In July, 1969 he married Helen (Stork) March, who proceeded him in death. Bud was...

Feb 14, 2015

Lois Ann Lloyd, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. She was born on February 14, 1942 to John  and Mabel  (Miller) Markley in Defiance, OH.  On February 10, 1978 she married James Lloyd, who survives. She was a member of Life member of VFW Post 3360...

Feb 13, 2015

Michael Patrick McCoy, 57, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born on June 19, 1957 to Thomas and Patricia (Purman) McCoy in Saginaw, Michigan. Michael worked at General Motors in Defiance, retiring in 2008.

Michael was a member of  Defiance Eagles Aerie #372. He was a big Detroit Lions...

Feb 12, 2015

Thomas "Tom" C. Colvin, 84, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, February 12, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center of Defiance, Ohio. He was born on April 7, 1930 to Lawrencestein and Edith (Olson) Colvin in West Warwick, Rhode Island. On March 1, 1958 he married Betty (Moore) Colvin, who survives. Tom was a member of First Church...

Feb 12, 2015

Guy "Butch"  Westfall, 74, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, February 12, 2015 at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1940 to Frank and Lois (Gecowets) Westfall in Sherwood, Ohio. In 1966 he married Regina "Rita" (Jacoby) Westfall who survives. Guy worked as an electrician at General Motors Powertrain for 27 years before retiring in 1991. He...

Feb 12, 2015

Frieda E. Miller, 99 & 1/2 years old, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday,  February 12, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on July 2, 1915 to Herbert and Alda (Driver) Gustin in South Scipio, Indiana. In February of 1938, she married John Frederick Miller.  Frieda and Fred lived in Defiance, Ohio....

Feb 11, 2015

Rose Rifenbark, 80, of Ney, passed away on  Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. Rose was born on June 14, 1934 to Steven and Helen (Pahl) Lawrence in Flint, Michigan. On November 8, 1985 she married William "Buck" Rifenbark, who survives. She was a member of the Moose Club in Defiance....

Feb 9, 2015

Kay J. Morris, Kay Jeanne Morris, 58, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Pauline (Sue) Schwarz Morris died at her residence in Wayne, Michigan on Monday February 9, 2015. She was born April 16, 1956 in Delaware, Ohio. Kay will be missed by her brother Ben James Morris of Wayne, Michigan. Among her other survivors is Carolyn (Richard) Small...

Feb 9, 2015

Esther C. Linebrink, 84, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center of Defiance, Ohio. Esther was born on August 31, 1930 to Orange and Elsie (Matson) Bidlack in Paulding County, Ohio. On May 22, 1947 she married James Linebrink, who proceeded her in death on February 15, 2011. She was a...

Feb 8, 2015

Forest Glenn Pierce, 59, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. He was a marine for several years. Forest is survived by his domestic partner, Pat Fischer of Defiance, daughter, Aunna Pierce of Wyoming, son Dominic Pierce of Florida, numerous siblings of the Santini and Pierce...

Feb 7, 2015

Jerry  J. Andrews, 94, of Defiance, passed away on  February 7, 2015 at the Laurels' of Defiance. He was born on October 24, 1920 to Jerry  and Nora (Grant) Andrews in Paulding County, OH. On  June 30, 1951 he married the love of his life Patricia Hendricks who preceded him in death on July 14, 2014. Jerry loved his...

Feb 6, 2015

Wayne Loren Erickson, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015, peacefully at his home, surrounded by family

He was born on August 25, 1947, to John Gerald and Faye (Hart) Erickson in Chanute, Kansas.  In December of 1973, he married Claudia (Leuthold) Erickson, who passed away in 1983.  On June 15, 1985,...

Feb 6, 2015

Charles "Charlie" Warner Dales, 77, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, February 6, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. Charlie was born on October 16, 1937 to Winston and Alta (Coleman) Dales in Grundy, Virginia. He married Barbara (Boehm) Dales, who survives. Charlie worked as a driver for Kellermyer, Inc. He was a member of...

Feb 5, 2015

Gregory L. Burkholder, 61, of Bryan, passed away on  February 5, 2015 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on August 4, 1953 to Dean and Eldoretta (Miller) Burkholder in Elkhart, Indiana. Greg loved spending his time playing video games. Gregory is survived by his mother, Eldoretta Miller of Elkhart, Indiana, son, Matthew (Angela) Burkholder of...

Feb 5, 2015

Steven "Steve" Allen DePew, 63, of Defiance, passed away on  February 5, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on April 17, 1951 to William and Lillian (DeLisle) DePew in Temperance, Michigan. Steve worked for 37 years at Zeller Corporation in Defiance. He also worked at the Wooden Indian Pawn Shop for 14 years....

Feb 5, 2015

Antonia  Leal, 81, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, February 5, 2015 at her residence. She was born on May 6, 1933 to Eugenio and Angelina (Santiago) Torres in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.  Antonia worked at General Motors for 29 1/2 years, retiring in 1998. In 1954 she married Epifanio Leal, who passed away in1969. She was a member...