Obituaries

Aug 10, 2014

James T. McMinis, Jr., 59, of Defiance, passed away on  August 10, 2014 at his residence. He was born on July 5, 1955 to James and Nancy (Pearson) McMinis in Front Royal, VA. James was a construction manager for the Overseas Bureau of Operations. He was a member of the Elks and Moose of Front Royal, VA.  James was...

Aug 2, 2014

Felipa C. Martinez, age 87, peacefully entered Heaven with her family by her side on August 2, 2014 in Defiance, Ohio. Felipa was born on February 5, 1927 in Martindale, Texas to Francisco Cordero and Felicita Ramirez Cordero.

In 1954, Felipa married the love of her life, Antonio V. Martinez, whom she met while working...

Jul 29, 2014

Mary "Gert" Gertrude Deitrick, 91, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the Advanced Specialty Hospital in Lucas County, OH. She was born on June 14, 1923 in Defiance.  She was the daughter of Albert and Anna (Randolph) Maag.  In 1951 she married William F. Deitrick who died in 1976. She graduated from Defiance High School...

Jul 28, 2014

Pamela R Groh, 63, of Ney, passed away on  Monday, July 28, 2014 at the University of Toledo Hospital. She was born on August 10, 1950 to Richard and Ruth (Rader) on Fort Sill in Lawton, OK. Pamela is survived by her mother, Ruth Groh of Defiance ...three very special friends: Jean Newland, Peggy Miller and Stephanie Cooley and...

Jul 28, 2014

Robert P. Antoine, Jr., 63, of Paulding, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Paulding Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1951 to Robert and Ingrid (Spatz) Antoine in Garmisch, Germany.  On December 31, 2001 he married Sue (Zedaker) Antoine. Robert was a US Air Force veteran serving in the Vietnam War.  He retired from GM...

Jul 27, 2014

Michael Leon Sanders, 61, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 26, 1953 to Charles and Violet (Rollins) Sanders in Defiance. Michael worked for the Campbell Soup Company for 23 years.  He loved fishing, boating, hiking, camping and traveling. Michael enjoyed meeting & talking with people & especially helping...

Jul 26, 2014

Marie M. Marshall Marie M. Marshall, 84, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, July 26th, 2014 at the Lutheran Home, Napoleon. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith I. (French) Barker. She was a member of Apostolic Christian Center Church in Napoleon. Marie had worked at Campbell Soup...

Jul 26, 2014

Nancy Jean DeTray passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on July 26, 2014, with her family at her side. She was born on June 2, 1940 to Kenneth and Esther (Schmunk) Parker in Defiance, Ohio. She attended Defiance High School and on June 12th, 1976 she married Tim DeTray. Nancy was a very loving and devoted wife,...

Jul 24, 2014

Ruby Jean May, 78, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance. She was born on November 22, 1935 to Theodore and Ethal (Musselman) Miller in Paulding, OH.  In 1977 she married John May, who preceded her in death. She was a lifetime member of St John Lutheran Church, Defiance,...

Jul 23, 2014

Gerald L (Jeff) Warnimont

Gerald L. (Jeff) Warnimont left this world to go to his home in heaven on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

He entered this world on July 18, 1934 in Defiance, Ohio the son of Martin John Warnimont and Amelia Henrietta Friedhoff Warnimont. He married Elizabeth Joann Mays on June...

Jul 21, 2014

Larry B. "PawPaw" Engel Sr., 72, of Defiance, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 in his home. He was born on September 10, 1941, in Holgate, OH, the son of the late Richard and Leone (Cruey) Engel.  Larry retired as a millwright at General Motors, where he worked for 25 years.  After retirement he worked as Home Owners Friend Handyman,...

Jul 19, 2014

David Gordon "Beastie" Lichty, age 48, of South Bend, IN passed away at 1:30 pm Saturday, July 19, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.  David was born August 13, 1965 in Defiance, OH and lived there most of his life.  He moved to South Bend in 2012 to be near...

Jul 18, 2014

Jerry F. Bergeon, 72, of Greenwood, SC, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014 in his residence. He was born on March 10, 1942 to George  and Unita (Peppers) Bergeon in Defiance, OH.  Jerry worked as a Laborer for DMP.  He also served in the US Air Force from 1961-1966. He was a member of Amvets Post 1991, and...

Jul 18, 2014

Our beloved mother Norma Savannah McCoy, 87, left her earthly home on this day July 18, 2014.  She was in the presence of her children and grandchildren at the time of her journey Home.  She was born December 18, 1926 to Walter and Lou Holbrook in West Dante, Virginia.  On January 17, 1948 she was united in marriage to her...

Jul 17, 2014

Charles Sholl 91 of Defiance Died July 17, 2014 at Laurels of Defiance. He was born March 17, 1923 to Theodore and Estella (Link) Sholl in Oakwood Ohio. On October 18, 1947 he married Jean Fair who survives. Chuck retired from Dinner Bell Foods of Defiance in 1988. He is a Veteran of the United States Navy and World War...

Jul 17, 2014

Louise Marie (Hunnewell) Griffin, 69 of Defiance, died at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center with her family at her side.

Louise was a member of Restoration Tabernacle Church of Defiance, Ohio.

She is survived by her son Duane (Carrie) Griffin of Bryan, Ohio, three grandchildren; Amanda, Kelsi, and Madden Griffen.

Funeral Services...

Jul 17, 2014

Earl  Rose, 77, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center.  He was born on March 9, 1937 to Hiram and Manie (Childers) Rose in Pikeville, KY.

On May 9, 1970 he married Ellen Ruth (Gilbert) Rose.

Earl is survived by his loving spouse of 44...

Jul 16, 2014

Betty Irene Bowling age 81 of Defiance, went to her heavenly home Wednesday July 16, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born to Lewis and Mabel (Eitniear) Hardy on June 18, 1933 in Defiance County. On February 2, 1952 she married Leland Bowling who died October 1, 2002. Betty was employed at Campbell Soup for 25 years retiring in...

Jul 16, 2014

Janice Diller-Otto, 84, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Janice was born March 28, 1930 in Leipsic, Ohio to Charles and Mary (Dukes) Nemire.  She graduated from Blanchard High School, Gilboa, Ohio in 1948. she married Robert (Bob) R. Diller in 1950. Bob passed away in 1984. Janice married Kenneth L. Otto...

Jul 16, 2014

Margie Lou Slocum, 76, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at her residence. She was born on July 8, 1938 to John and Laverne (Cooper) Farris in Defiance.  Margie graduated from Defiance High School in 1956.  On June 23, 1956 she married David F. Slocum.

Margie was a life-time member of St. Paul's...