Obituaries

Jan 10, 2014

Born Esteban Rodolfo Romero, November 21, 1965 to the late Reynaldo J. Romero Jr. and Esperanza Jimenez in Lima, Ohio and departed this Earth known as Desiree Luv, on January 10, 2014. Desiree spent the last 17 years in Kansas City, Missouri entertaining her devoted fans on many stages. She was the current reigning Queen of Miss USA Classic...

Jan 10, 2014

Beatrice I. Fronk, 95, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, January 10, 2014 at her residence. She was born on September 15, 1918 to Leroy and Margaret  (Steel) Crampton in Defiance, OH.  Beatrice worked as a Laborer for GM for 14 years retiring in 1969. In 1937 she married Virgil Fronk, who preceded her in death in 1990. She...

Jan 10, 2014

Dwight Allan Dundore, 62, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 10, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 17, 1951 to the late Harry and Lucille (Myers) Dundore in Tiffin, OH. He graduated from Hopewell-Loudon High School in 1969, received his bachelor's degree from Kent State University in 1973, and earned his master's...

Jan 10, 2014

Rita L. Kiessling, 78, of Butler, IN  passed away on  Friday,January 10, 2014 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Ft. Wayne. She was born on November 7, 1935 to James and Sylvia (Marihugh) Miller in Defiance.  On March 19, 1960 Rita married Louis E. Kiessling and he passed away on January 31, 1991. She was a member of the Butler Church...

Jan 9, 2014

Iona "Jean"  Ankney, 74, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Ft.Wayne, IN. She was born on June 10, 1939 to Harry and Bertha (Lintermoot) Wolford in Paulding.  On December 5, 1958 she married Garrison Ankney and he passed away in 2008. She graduated in 1957 from Paulding High School where she was...

Jan 8, 2014

Barbara K Fischer, 59, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. She was born on August 17, 1954 to Forest and Margaret "Betty" (Riley) Engel in Defiance. Barbara worked at Campbell Soups, Napoleon and at the Defiance Senior Center. She is survived by her sons, Bill Arps of GA, Gary Arps of...

Jan 8, 2014

Roger W Theis Sr., 81, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday,  January 8, 2014 at the Genesis Health Care Center in Bryan. He was born on February 4, 1932 to William and Mazie (Kern) Theis in Delaware Twp, Defiance Co, OH.  Roger married Geliah "Toni" Mae Collins in 1950. They divorced but remained good friends until her death in...

Jan 8, 2014

Daniel Paul Sheets, 54, of Wauseon, passed away on  Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at St.Vincent's Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. He was born on January 4, 1960 to Paul and Mary (Cavanaugh) Sheets in Defiance, OH.  On November 7, 2004 he married Lynda Dunbar and she survives. Daniel drove tow motor in the warehouse for Campbell Soup Company in Napoleon...

Jan 8, 2014

Veulah M Hornish LeFevre, 96, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. She was born on May 16, 1917 to John and Elizabeth (Bishop) Hornish in Defiance Co.  Veulah married Albert W. LeFevre in 1974 and he passed away in 1991. She was a member of Poplar Ridge Church...

Jan 7, 2014

Roberto "Bob" Gonzalez Alvarez, 51, of Sherwood, passed away unexpectedly on  January 7, 2014 at his residence. He was born on July 7, 1962 to Saul and Alicia (Gonzales) Alvarez in Nassawadox, VA. Bob worked as a supervisor for Time Warner Cable for over 22 years. On January 19, 1985 he married Sue Waggoner. Bob and Sue lived in...

Jan 6, 2014

David M Young, 35, of New Bavaria, known by many as "Big Dave" passed away on  Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Toledo Hospital from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. He was born on January 10, 1978 to Daniel and Karen (Nally) Young in Defiance. David worked for Johns Manville  for 171/2 years and was a member of...

Jan 6, 2014

Dorothy M Collins-Jackson, 90, of Defiance, OH passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Glenn Park, Defiance. She was born on July 10, 1923 to Ira and Lotta (Hawks) Beach in Maple Grove, MI.   Dorothy married George F. Collins and he passed away in 1982.  She then married W.T. "Bud" Jackson in 1994 and he passed away on...

Jan 4, 2014

Thomas A. McDowell, 70, of Defiance, passed away on  January 4, 2014 after a Long fought battle with cancer at the Defiance In Patient Hospice Care Center. He was born on July 18, 1943 to Edwin and Helen (Smith) McDowell in Pike County, OH. He married Patsy L. Armstrong on June 26, 1987 who survives in Defiance. He was...

Jan 3, 2014

Cecilia D. Salinas Vargas, 70, of Defiance, passed away on  January 3, 2014 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on February 22, 1943 to Vincent and Thomasa Salinas at Brownsville , TX. . Cecilia worked as a Homemaker  . In 2002  she married Benjamin  Vargas Malave. She was a member of St Mary Catholic Church Defiance, OH ....

Jan 2, 2014

RICHARD A. SLOCUM

Richard (Dick) Albert Slocum, 82, of Defiance, passed away January 2, 2014, at the Laurel's of Defiance.

He was born April 3, 1931, in Defiance, the son of Glen "Doc" and Edna (Roehrig) Slocum. Richard married Janet Lewis on December 13, 1957, and she preceded him in death on March 16, 2006....

Dec 31, 2013

Virginia C. Dickman Mrs. Virginia C. Dickman, age 96, of Holgate, passed away Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She had been a resident of Vancrest in Holgate for several years. She was born in Defiance County on June 24, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary I. (Welsh) Clemens. She...

Dec 28, 2013

Roger W. Becker, 66, of Defiance, passed away on  December 28, 2013 at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, with his family by his side. He was born on October 17, 1947 to Leonard and Gladys (Kline) Becker in Defiance, Ohio. On November 17, 1979 he married Barb Hutton. Roger and Barb are members of the...

Dec 27, 2013

Sylvester D. Ankney Jr., 63, of Cecil, Ohio died in an auto accident Friday, December 27, 2013 on Defiance - Paulding County Line Rd. He was born January 18, 1950 in Defiance, the son of the late Sylvester D. Ankney Sr. and Irenia Lillian (Kittle) Ankney. On February 14, 1972 he married Joann Buell who survives. He was currently working...

Dec 27, 2013

Jimmy D. Matney, 39, of Defiance, passed away on  December 27, 2013 at his home in Defiance, OH. He was born on November 4, 1974 to Wetzel Matney Jr. and Pamela (Karr) Addington in Defiance, OH. Jimmy worked as a Handyman. Jimmy is survived by his loving mother; Pamela Jane (Steven L.) Addington of Defiance, OH, loving father, Wetzel...

Dec 25, 2013

Lisa Elsa (Forren) Blackhurst, 88, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday night, December 25, 2013 at the Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born August 18, 1925 in Ansted, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Luther Forren and Minnie (Rutherford) Forren. Lisa had a lifelong career in Restaurant and Hospitality Management. She retired...