Obituaries

Glenna J. (Holt) Cooper

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...

Mary E. (Schudel) Ayers

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...

Louise (Sublett) Chafin

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...

Evelyn M (Clark) Schafer

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...

John D. Williams

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...

Kenneth B. Cantrell, Sr

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...

Vernon B. Young

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,...

Cecilia "Cecil" Rita (Sanchez) Castillo

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...

Larry C. Colwell

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...

Margaret Ann (Miller) Schaffer

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...

Jack Martin Limber

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...

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...