Obituaries

Dec 16, 2014

Jean L. Sholl Jean L. Sholl, 87, of Defiance, Oh , passed away Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 at Laurels of Defiance. She was born in Defiance, on March 5, 1927, to the late Chauncey and Mary Ann (Nicely) Fair. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed volunteering at the Hospital Aux. Gift...

Dec 16, 2014

Jefferey W.L.S. Barta, 28, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on January 8, 1986 to Amalia Barta in Defiance, Ohio. He worked at Werlor's and Little Ceasar's in Defiance. Jefferey was a die hard Philadelphia Eagles fan, and also a New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed his time spent...

Dec 16, 2014

Mildred May (Boyee) Austermiller was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, from the Glenn Park Assisted Living Facility, Defiance, Ohio.

She was born on October 5, 1920 in Defiance to Christian Frederick and Hettie May (Krotzer) Boyee. In 1938 she graduated from Defiance High School. On June 8, 1941 she married Lendell Alvin...

Dec 12, 2014

James "Jimmie" Fredrick Cochran, 81, of Ney, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance, Ohio.

He was born on March 2, 1933 to Bert Hill and Margaret (Fowler) Cochran in Palestine, IL. On December 24, 1954 he married Patricia (Kreischer) Cochran, who passed away on January 4, 2004.

James was...

Dec 11, 2014

Roberta R. Greenler Roberta R. Greenler, 71, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, December 11th, 2014 at her home. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 22, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie (Shafer) Grimes. In 1961, she married James R. Greenler Sr. who survives. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and...

Dec 11, 2014

Wayne T. Wallace, 98, of Defiance, passed away on  December 11, 2014 at the GlennPark Assisted Living Facility of Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 13, 1916 to James Harley and Annie Eve (Kirk) Wallace in Antwerp, OH. On  he married Mildred E. Robertson in 1936 who preceded him in death in 1996. He served in the US...

Dec 11, 2014

Craig Lee Lawhorn, 30, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at his home in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on August 18, 1984 to Donald Smith and Tina Lawhorn in Defiance, Ohio. On October 18, 2014 he married India (Castillo) Lawhorn who survives. Craig is survived by his loving spouse India, parents, Donald and Regina Smith...

Dec 10, 2014

Dean Calvin Strahm, 91, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Dean was born on September 18, 1923 to Albert and Bessie (Young) Strahm in Kenton, Ohio. On March 3, 1946  he married Joanna (Hostettler) Strahm, who survives. He served in the US Navy and was a World...

Dec 10, 2014

Juanita L. Badenhop, 86, of Defiance, formerly of Hamler, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 17, 1928 to Frank and Mabel (Parker) Bidlack in Lima, Ohio. On June 22, 1948, she married Donald F. Badenhop, who proceeded her in death on...

Dec 7, 2014

Glenna J Cooper, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. She was born on October 23, 1929 to John and Amy (Troyer) Holt in Bluffton, Ohio. On November 10, 1951 she married Wayne W. Cooper. Glenna was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Defiance. She was formerly a member and...

Dec 4, 2014

Mary E. Ayers, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on May 17, 1925 to John and Mary (Bick) Schudel of Defiance, Ohio. In 1946 she married John L. Ayers, who proceeded her in death in 1987. Mary was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Defiance, was...

Dec 3, 2014

Louise Chafin, 97, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Faith Haven Nursing Home in Jackson,Michigan. She was born on October 17, 1917 to Frank and Nettie (Dooley) Sublett in Thacker, WV. In 1938 she married Morris Chafin, who proceeded her in death. She was a member of 1st Assembly of God Church, Defiance. Louise...

Dec 2, 2014

Evelyn M Schafer, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on February 28, 1927 to Leroy and Alma (Silvers) Clark in McClure, Ohio. In 1950 she married Ronald E. Schafer, who proceeded  her in death in 2005. Evelyn was an Auxiliary member of VFW Post #3360. She worked...

Dec 2, 2014

John D. Williams, 91, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on May 7, 1923 to Frank and Cora (Switzer) Williams in Paulding, Ohio. On April 29, 1944 he married Wilma Williams, who proceeded him in death in 2012. John worked for 29 years...

Dec 1, 2014

Kenneth B. Cantrell, Sr. 74, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, December 1, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on May 11, 1940 to Paul and Vallie (Row) Cantrell in Rockhouse, Kentucky. On  December 24, 1971 he married Barbara (Keller) Cantrell. Kenneth was a member of Second Baptist Church in Defiance. He worked at General Motors...

Nov 29, 2014

Vernon B Young, 90, of Defiance, was ushered into Heaven on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Defiance CHP Hospice Center, Defiance, OH. He was born on April 18, 1924 to Floyd and Nettie (Stork) Young in Henry County, OH. He graduated from Defiance High School in 1942. On August 11, 1946 he married Betty Rickner in Springfield, Ohio,...

Nov 28, 2014

Cecilia Rita Castillo, 61, of Defiance, passed away on November 28, 2014 at the Defiance CHP Hospice Center, with her family by her side. She was born on May 8, 1953 to Miguel and Elevinia Sanchez in Carrizo Springs , TX. Cecilia worked for Bud's Restaurant for over 27 years. On August 20, 1977 she married Hilario J. Castillo...

Nov 27, 2014

Larry Colwell, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Apache Junction, Arizona. As a young man in his early 20's, Larry moved from his hometown of Defiance, Ohio to Phoenix, to start his career in the airline industry. During his 40-year career, he worked for various airlines due to mergers and acquisitions. He retired from...

Nov 24, 2014

Margaret Ann Schaffer, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Twin Rivers Care & Rehabilitation Center. Margaret was born May 25, 1931 in Defiance County, Highland Township. She was the daughter of Harvey and Marie (Rumschlag) Miller. In 1949 she married Donald C. Schaffer, who proceeded her in death in 1997. Margaret lived in and...

Nov 23, 2014

Jack Martin Limber, 82, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday,November 23, 2014 at his residence. He was born on September 27, 1932 to John and Nellie (Mansfield) Limber of Defiance, Ohio. On June 29, 1952 he married Wilma (Peck) Limber. Jack was a member of Ayersville United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of Highland Township Volunteer Fire...