Obituaries

Sep 7, 2014

Juan R. Almanza, 72, of Defiance, passed away on September 7, 2014 at theCHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, OH. He was born on March 13, 1942 to Rodrigo and Maria (Silviera) Segura in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. On April 8, 1968 he married Irma Perez. Juan and Irma lived in Defiance, Ohio. Juan was employed at GM from...

Sep 7, 2014

Williiam Chaney, 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on  September 7, 2014 at The Laurels of Defiance.

Bill  and Eileen were married for 69 years and resided in the Tiffin, OH area until moving to the Defiance area in 1963. He was an instructor of English and Business Writing at Defiance College until retirement...

Sep 3, 2014

Marian B. Steingass, 84, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on August 21, 1930 to Edward and Wilhemina (Plassman) Brandt in Adams Twp., Defiance Co., OH.   On December 16, 1950 Marian married Dale Steingass and he preceded her in death on October 27, 2011. She was an active member...

Sep 3, 2014

Patty J. Flory, 74, of Jewell passed away Wednesday September3, 2014 at her home. Patty was born August 30, 1940 in Defiance to Paul and Helen (Bleaks) Kimberly. On September 11, 1999 she married Terry Flory and he survives.

She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Stryker and attended Cornerstone Community Church ,...

Sep 1, 2014

Mary L. Barnes born February 8 th , 1919 made a graceful passage from this world to her Creator, and her Lord Jesus Christ on Sept. 1, 2014.

Mary Barnes (Warren) was the daughter of Ezra and Alta (Osborne). She had three loving sisters, Virginia Smith, Glenadene Koch and Martha Zehner (her twin sister) all...

Aug 31, 2014

Betty L. Partee, 89, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, August 31, 2014 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on August 18, 1925 to Richard and Caroline (Frank Pracht) Lang in Defiance.  Betty married Virgil V. Partee in 1945 and he passed away in 2007. She was a member of Grace Bible Church.  Betty retired from SK Handtool...

Aug 30, 2014

Carole Rae (Roser) Christen joined the Lord on Saturday evening August 30, 2014. She was born August 27, 1941 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Harold K. and Edna H. (Talley) Roser and was a graduate of Ellet High School class of 1959.

On September 8, 1963 she married Robert R. Christen who died in...

Aug 30, 2014

Michael C. "Buddy" Moore, 61, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2014.

He was born on January 31, 1953 to Harvey  and June  (Sanders) Moore in Crane's Nest, VA.  On March 26, 1977 he married Melissa "Missy" Prater, whom according to his own words, he "loved more than life itself".

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Aug 29, 2014

Esther M Hofacker, 71, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, August 29, 2014 at CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. She was born on November 25, 1942 to Rudy F. and Irene I. (Froelich) Relue in Defiance. Esther was employed with General Motors from 1978 - 2007.  She loved spending time with and caring for her family.  Esther was...

Aug 25, 2014

Kim Marie Gilmore, 57, of Defiance, passed away on  August 25, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. She was born on July 10, 1957 to D. Matt and Shirley Keller Asher in Bowling Green, OH. On March 12, 1977 she married Ronald E. Gilmore in Defiance. OH. Kim was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. ...

Aug 21, 2014

Mark A. Mock, 52, of Ney, passed away on  Thursday, August 21, 2014, surrounded by his family, at his residence. He was born on June 12, 1962 to James and Nancy (Fockler) Mock in Defiance.  On February 22, 1997 he married Loretta Teegardin. Mark was a self-employed auto mechanic.   He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, racing...

Aug 21, 2014

James "Jim" Lee Watson, 74, of Defiance, passed away on  August 21, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on June 6, 1940 to Harold Watson and Katherine Paonessa in Defiance.  On February 15, 1959 he married Ethelyne "Dee" Smith. Jim retired from GM in 2000 after 35 years of service.  He loved football and baseball.  Jim...

Aug 20, 2014

Jeffrey Thomas Mick passed away at home August 20, 2014 at the age of 50.  Jeff was a heavy equipment operator for 34 years at Issac Corporation/Metal Management and was the Union Chairman to Metal Management Local 211 as well as serving on the executive board.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, he also loved...

Aug 15, 2014

Irma F. Valle, 64, of Defiance, passed away on Friday August 15, 2014 at The Toledo Hospital. She was born on September 9, 1949 to Prudencio and Carolina (Almazan) Flores in Robstown, TX.  On November 19, 1969 she married Reymundo Valle and he survives. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John Catholic Church, Defiance. Irma is...

Aug 14, 2014

JoAnne W. Riebesehl, 81, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014, at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, in Toledo, Ohio.

JoAnne was born in Defiance, Ohio, on March 27, 1933, to Mildred and Edmund Otto. JoAnne retired as the cook at the Defiance College.

JoAnne is survived by her children, Iris Puffinger, Marcia...

Aug 12, 2014

Christopher "Kit"  Gerdeman, 24, of Napoleon, passed away on  August 12, 2014 at his mother's residence in Archbold. He was born on August 1, 1990 to Christopher and Linda K. (Wolfrum) Gerdeman in Defiance. Kit was a 2009 graduate of Defiance High School where he played baseball.   He enjoyed hunting and fishing.   Kit was employed by Keller Logistics in...

Aug 10, 2014

Ronald E. Bennett, 57, of Defiance, passed away on August 10, 2014, at his residence.

He was born on March 31, 1957, to William and Goldie (Ball) Bennett in Defiance. On November 18, 1995, he married Jackie (Smith) Bennett.

Ronald was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the Defiance Fish and Game Club....

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...