Obituaries

Eugene D. Taylor

Nov 22, 2014

Eugene D. Taylor, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on January 10, 1938 to Fred and Lula (Sell) Colwell of Bowling Green, Ohio. In 1959 he married Shelby J. (Shock) Taylor, who proceeded him in death in 1993. Eugene was a former member of...

Robert "Bob" Lee Rhodes

Nov 22, 2014

Robert Lee Rhodes, 66, of Defiance, passed away on  November 22, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center with his family at his side. He was born on July 22, 1948 to Vernon and Harriett (Johnson) Rhodes in Continental, OH. Robert lived in Defiance, Ohio. Robert is survived by his sisters; Carolyn Rhodes of Napoleon, OH &  Kathy...

Mary Ann (Weidenhamer) Bishop

Nov 21, 2014

Mary Ann (Weidenhamer) Bishop, 95, formerly of Defiance, OH, passed away on Friday, 11/21/2014 at Relais Bonne Eau Community Hospice Home in Edwardsville, IL. Mary Ann was born in Defiance on December 7 th , 1918 to Richard and Irene (Hoeffel) Weidenhamer. She married Clayton "Bud" Bishop on July 19, 1939 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Defiance,...

Paul W. Eichling

Nov 19, 2014

Paul W. Eichling, 69, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio.

He was born on August 23, 1945 in Paulding, Ohio. In 1982  he married Frampton (Mays) Eichling, who preceeded him in death in 2009. Paul attended Raker Church in Liberty Center. He was a former...

Robert L. Smith

Nov 14, 2014

Robert L. Smith, 67, Defiance, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Logan, West Virginia on September 23, 1947, he was the son of Henry and Belvia (Sansom) Smith. After graduating from Logan High School in 1965, Bob moved to the Defiance area in search of work....

Mary Violet Jean (Peterson) Martin Meyers

Nov 14, 2014

Mary Violet Joanne (Peterson) Martin Meyers, 89, of Defiance, passed away on  November 14, 2014 at her home in Twin Rivers, Defiance, Ohio. She was born on March 11, 1925 to Newton and Dorothy (Bauer) Peterson in Defiance, OH. She attended school at Tiffin Township High School, then Defiance College earning her bachelors in education in 1946, and later...

Ryan Lee Peterson

Nov 13, 2014

Ryan Lee Peterson, 27, formerly of Defiance, passed away on  November 13, 2014 at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on October 29, 1987 to Gerald and Bonny (Ramirez)  Peterson in Toledo, OH. Ryan received his Bachelor's degree from Ball State University. He worked as a Communication Support Specialist for Homeland Security. Ryan enjoyed competitive online Call...

Beverly M. Weaks

Nov 11, 2014

Beverly M. (O'Neil) Weaks Beverly M. (O'Neil) Weaks, 85, of Defiance and formerly of Napoleon, passed away Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 at Brookview Healthcare Center. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 16, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edith (Schemenauer) O'Neil. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, past member of the...

Norman Hall Dement Jr.

Nov 8, 2014

Norman Hall Dement, Jr., 67, of Defiance, passed away on  November 8, 2014 at Defiance Regional Medical Center, Defiance, Ohio. He was born on March 13, 1947 to Norman and Jane (Hall) Dement in Tupelo, Mississippi. Norman served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as an insurance agent with Grant Insurance. Norman was founder of...

Johnny A. Burdine, Sr.

Nov 7, 2014

Johnny  A.  Burdine, Sr., 76, of Oakwood, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Toledo Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1938 to George and Clara (Bolenbaugh) Burdine in Defiance. On July 6, 1977 he married Delores K. Brown and she survives. Johnny worked as a gas station manager for many years. He was a U.S....

Alvin John Kraegel

Nov 4, 2014

Alvin John Kraegel, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on September 16, 1954 to Herman and Kathleen (Stevens) Kraegel in Wauseon, Ohio. Alvin worked as a janitor for St. Augustine Catholic School in Napoleon, Ohio. Alvin loved spending time with his grandkids. He enjoyed fishing,...

Helen M. (Kurucz) Toth

Nov 1, 2014

Helen M. Toth, 78, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on  November 1, 2014 at her home. She was born on April 2, 1936 to Joseph and Veronica (Busz) Kurucz in Middlesburg, PA. She attended school at Clearview High School and graduated in 1954.On April 28, 1957 she married James Richard Toth. Helen and James lived in Defiance, Ohio. She...

Richard "Dick" Steven Sabo

Nov 1, 2014

Richard "Dick" Steven Sabo, 81, Defiance, Ohio, died Saturday, November 1, 2014, at Toledo Hospital, with his family at his side. He was born on August 21, 1933 to Steve and Beulah (Kochel) Sabo in Defiance, OH. On September 14, 1956 he married Darlene Hussey. Dick and Darlene lived in Defiance, Ohio. Dick retired from Johns Manville in 1975....

Eugene E. Hechler

Oct 31, 2014

Eugene E. Hechler Eugene E. Hechler, 90, of Defiance and formerly of Toledo, passed away Friday, October 31st, 2014 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in West Virginia on October 21, 1924, he was the son of the late Elmer V. and Clara Mae (Bird) Hechler. Eugene married Maxine (Marckel) Hechler on Oct. 17, 1973 and...

Janet Marie (Ryan) Mccloud

Oct 31, 2014

Janet Marie McCloud, 52, of Defiance, passed away on  October 31, 2014 at the Defiance Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1962 to Bernard & Ann (Carman) Ryan in Defiance, OH. She graduated from Tinora High School in 1981 and attended the University of Toledo majoring in nursing. Janet formerly worked for Defiance Metal Products. On ...

Mattie Jo Cameron

Oct 27, 2014

Mattie Jo Cameron, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Defiance Regional Medical Center, Defiance, Ohio. She was born on October 27, 2014 to Bob and Melanie (Bauman) Cameron of Defiance. Mattie is survived by her parents, Bob and Melanie Cameron, sister, Mackenzie Cameron, brother, Thomas Cameron, all of Defiance, grandparents, Rollie Cameron, Randa and James Gale,...

John David Bertram

Oct 27, 2014

John David Bertram, 51, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on May 13, 1963 to Gary and Bonnie (Rodak) Bertram in Wheeling, WV. If John wasn't spending time with his friends and family, he was often found mowing, even when the grass didn't...

Clyde L. Riley

Oct 24, 2014

Clyde L. Riley Clyde L. Riley, 85, of Defiance, OH passed away Friday. October 24, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Oakwood, OH on March 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Ada B. (Guilliam) Riley. Clyde was a member of First Baptist Church. He served in the U.S....

Gerald Raymond Daoust

Oct 23, 2014

Gerald Raymond Daoust, 66, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the Community Hospital in Bryan, Ohio. He was born on June 3, 1948 to Willam  and Maxine (Stoll) Daoust of Defiance .On April 19, 1991 he married Cindy (Singer) Daoust. Gerald served in  the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1967-1973. He earned...

Betty Lue (Spearman) Hattery

Oct 23, 2014

Betty Lue Hattery, 76, of Defiance, passed away on  October 23, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, OH. She was born on June 24, 1938 to Don R. and Katherine (Mewhorter) Spearman in Forest, OH. Betty loved gardening, bird watching, and polka dancing. Betty worked as a school bus driver for Northeastern Local Schools in...