Obituaries

Apr 8, 2015

Michael D. Conner, 37, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on  Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on December 12, 1977 to Alfred and Martha (Hudnall) Bonilla in Great Lakes, Illinois. Michael is survived by his father, Alfred B. (Beth) Conner, mother, Martha Ann Bonilla, sisters, Mandy Rae Conner, Jenni Marie (Julian) Zapata, Alexandria Faith...

Apr 7, 2015

Donald Lehman, 86, of Defiance passed away on Tuesday April 7, 2015 at his winter home in Mt. Dora, Florida.  Don was born in Defiance on April 4, 1929 to Sam and D'Nell (Spangler) Lehman.  On September 11, 1948 he married Joanne Cromley and she survives.

Don was a lifelong farmer in Tiffin Twp. and a truck...

Apr 7, 2015

Amy Kathryn (Moats) Brehm, 48, of Whitmore Lake, Michigan passed away in her home on Tuesday April 7, 2015.  She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 4, 1967 and her adopted parents Mark and Karen (Kline) Moats survive in Defiance.  On October21, 1995 she married Christopher Brehm and he survives.

Amy was a 1985 graduate of...

Apr 5, 2015

Anna M. Esparza, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on November 21, 1929 to David and Maria (Ramirez) Ordaz in San Antonio, Texas. In 1946 she married Carlos "Charles" Esparza, who proceeded her in death on February 8, 1986. Anna was a member of St. John Catholic...

Apr 3, 2015

Omaira Vega Torres, 45, of Defiance, passed away on April 3, 2015 at the Defiance Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 28, 1969 to Angel L.and Ernesta "Taty"(Otero) Vega in Puerto Rico. On July 27, 1991 she married Gilbert Torres.   Omaira was a former supervisor at the Defiance General Motors Powertrain. She was a fan of the...

Apr 1, 2015

Reetha Sheryl DeLong Barton, 71, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Regency Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on December 20, 1943 to William and Effie (Dixon) Hemphill in Lima, Ohio. Reetha enjoyed traveling and going to the casino. She loved fishing, camping, bowling and baking. Reetha  is survived by her daughter, Christine (Daniel)...

Mar 28, 2015

Berniece Linebrink Mary Berniece Linebrink, 84, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Pike County, Ohio on October 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Maude (Russell) Hunt. Berniece married Paul Linebrink Oct. 16, 1948 and he died July 18, 2009, She was a...

Mar 27, 2015

Marilyn Arleen Shaneyfelt, 84, of Defiance and formerly of Napoleon, passed away at home on Friday March 27, 2015.

She was born in McClure, Ohio on November 6, 1930 to Clifford and Neva May (Weaver) Hines.  On November 13, 1961 she married Willis George Shaneyfelt and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1983.  Marilyn was...

Mar 26, 2015

Stephen Roy Wonderly, Sr., 31, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at his home in Oil City, Pennsylvania. He was born on February 27, 1984 to Mark Wonderly of Sherwood, Ohio, and Debra (Zeedyk) Meyer of Defiance. Stephen was a member of  Eastland Baptist Church in Bryan, Ohio. He was a former member of the Montpelier Model Train...

Mar 26, 2015

Ray W. Meyers, 66, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, March 26, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 21, 1948 to William and Leola "Dolly" (Vorhees) Meyers in Lima, Ohio. On May 26, 1972 he married Sue (Lautermilch) Meyers, who survives. Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting. He was a...

Mar 25, 2015

Shirley T. Scott, 74, of Defiance, passed away on  March 25, 2015 at her home after a short battle with cancer. Shirley was born in Hamilton, Alabama on June 20, 1940 to Melvin and Ethel (Miller) Colburn. She retired from Campbell Soup Company. Shirley and her husband J.D. were Recreational Chairmen for 40 years with Easter Seals / D.A.S.H. ...

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...