Obituaries

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...

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...