Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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....

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...