Obituaries

Apr 26, 2014

On April 26, 2014, Berneice and Ken Wistinghausen reached down from Heaven and enfolded their very special daughter, Christine Renee Wistinghausen, in their waiting arms.  Chris died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, while listening to echoes of her childhood…lullabies, nursery rhymes and hymns of praise to her God.

At age...

Apr 24, 2014

Richard C. Niese Sr., 75, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee, OH. He was born on April 26, 1938 to Mearl and Wilmetta "Betty" (Miller) Niese in Hamler.  On February 5, 1959 he married Betty Jean (Curtis) Niese.

He was a farm hand in Upper Sandusky & Henry County,...

Apr 23, 2014

Jose T Ramos, Jr., 71, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. He was born on October 5, 1942 to Jose and Effie (Lopez) Ramos in Laredo, TX.  He married Hermelinda (Rivera) Ramos and she passed away in 2012.

He was a member of  First Mennonite Church,...

Apr 21, 2014

Winona L. Coleman, 89, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, April 21, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. She was born on September 26, 1924 to Carl and Della (Edwards) Hahn in Defiance County.  On March 17, 1945 she married Windell Coleman and he passed away on August 31, 2013. Winona was a member of the...

Apr 20, 2014

Judith "Judy" K. Hammon, 72, of Defiance died at Brookview Health Care on April 20, 2014. There will be no visitation or services for Judy.

Apr 20, 2014

Bernie Czartoski, 71 of Ney, Ohio passed away at home with his family at his side on Sunday morning April 20 th 2014.  He was born on August 20 th 1942 to Bernard and Anne (Korpita) Czartoski.

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Apr 19, 2014

Juan B Palomin, 78, of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH. He was born on March 28, 1936 to Jose and Margarita (Banda) Palomin in Texas.  On October 24, 1981 he married Rosa (Berlanga) Palomin and she passed away on March 27, 2009. Juan was a member of St. John's Catholic...

Apr 17, 2014

Margaret E. "Maggie" Buhrer passed away early in the morning on Thursday , April 17, 2014 at CHP In-patient Hospice Center of Defiance, Ohio following a brief illness. Maggie was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on October 22, 1920 . The daughter of the late Florence E. (Michaels)and Harold Dana Hopkins, she was a 1938 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School,  ...

Apr 16, 2014

Marie M. (Heimann) Hagen, age 93, went home to her heavenly Father on April 16, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; grandson, Marshall Hagen; her brothers, Fred and Carl Heimann; and three infant children.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother ( known as Sweet Grandma). She was born in New Haven, Connecticut on...

Apr 15, 2014

Paul J Stuckey Sr., 80, of Paulding, passed away on  Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Gardens of Paulding.   He was born on September 5, 1933 in Defiance to the late Henry N. & Cathrine (Routh) Stuckey.   On September 4, 1982 he married Viola (Monhollen) Stuckey who preceded him in death on August 5, 2009. Paul was a US...

Apr 14, 2014

Alberta H. Gilliam Alberta H. Gilliam, age 91, of Defiance, Oh , passed away Monday, April 14th, 2014 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on June 25, 1922, she was the daughter of the late August and Flora Lodissa (Hurtt) Kammeyer. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and attended Emmanuel...

Apr 13, 2014

Joseph C. Clemens, 73, of Defiance, passed away on April 13, 2014 at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on March 14, 1941 to Joseph and Ruth (Kirkendal) Clemens in Defiance, OH. On June 22, 1963 he married Evelyn Rau. Joseph and Evelyn lived in Defiance, Ohio. Joseph attended the Poplar Ridge Church...

Apr 9, 2014

Verlin D. Barth, 83, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. He was born on January 3, 1931 to William and Mary (Eitnier) Barth in Defiance.  On November 1976 he married Ramona "Monie" (Strable) Barth and she passed away on March 27, 2011. He was a member of St. John...

Apr 6, 2014

Paul A. Drasutis Paul A. Drasutis, age 48, of Defiance, Oh passed away suddenly Sunday, April 6th, 2014. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 12, 1965, he was the son of the late Harry and Paulette (Slusser) Drasutis who survives him of Pensacola, Florida. Paul graduated from B.T. Washington High School in Pensacola, FL. He was also a...

Apr 6, 2014

Richard James Sheets, 39, of Defiance, passed away on April 6, 2014 at his residence in Defiance.

He was born on November 10, 1974 to Richard and Suzanne (Boff) Sheets in Bryan. Richard was a member of St. Isidore's Catholic Church. He was a 1993 graduate of Fairview High School where he was involved with the 4-H...

Apr 5, 2014

Peter A Simonis, 58, of Defiance, passed away on  April 5, 2014 at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on January 17, 1956 to Francis and Margaret (Beubien) Simonis in Defiance.  On May 28, 1977 he married Debra K. (Shawver) Simonis. Pete was a Supervisor for Defiance County Environmental Services.  He was a member of  St....

Apr 4, 2014

Rosalee Parcher, 77, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, April 4, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. She was born on November 5, 1936 to Dolphis and Hermie (Anderson) Thomas in  Leemaster, VA.  She married Carroll R. Parcher, Sr. and he preceded her in death in 2006. Rosealee is survived by her sons, Matthew  (Lisa Cameron)...

Apr 3, 2014

S. Nancy Byam, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Paulding County Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1934 to Wilfred and Svea (Brask) Pollitt in Orange, NJ. On June 30, 1956 she married Donald F. Byam and he preceded her in death on September 28, 2009.

Nancy was a 1952...

Apr 3, 2014

Steven "Mac" Dean McKibben, 65, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Promedica Regional Medical Hospital, Defiance.. He was born on January 14, 1949, the son of Glenn and Joyce A. (Troyer) McKibben in Defiance.  On July 8, 1972 he married Sue (Hammer) McKibben who survives. Steve was a 1967 graduate of Ayersville High School.  He...

Apr 1, 2014

Paul Maurice Miller, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, while under hospice care at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center, Defiance, OH. Paul spent the prior three years at the Genesis Bryan Center. He was born on August 8, 1931 to Wilmer and Gladys (Tallman) Miller in Fulton County, OH.  On June 5, 1992, in...