Obituaries

Jan 25, 2014

Margene M Ankney, 86, of Defiance, passed away on  January 25, 2014 at the Twin Rivers Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Defiance. She was born on December 15, 1927 to Benjamin and Bertha ( Ellerbrock) Leopold in Putnam County, OH. Margene worked as a Nurses Aid for various area hospitals. On August 3, 1948 she married James Ankney who preceded...

Jan 23, 2014

Michael G. Jorkos, 25, of Stryker, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Columbus, OH.

He was born on October 20, 1988 to George Jr and Connie (Hammersmith) Jorkos at Toledo, OH. Michael served as an Infantryman in the US Army.

He was a member of Life Member VFW Post #3360, St. John Catholic...

Jan 23, 2014

James Gerald Day, 48, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center, Defiance. He was born on August 24, 1965 to James and Georgia (Barbee) Day in Toledo.  On August 12, 1998 he married Helen Steel. James is survived by his loving wife, Helen Day, daughter, Candy (John) Wright of...

Jan 22, 2014

Lois M Toth, 76, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. She was born on September 30, 1937 to Adolf and Clara (Vosz) Hanke in Defiance Co, OH.   On July 30, 1965 Lois married Franklin Toth. Lois was a life member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, where she was baptized...

Jan 21, 2014

E Elaine Ramus, 92, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee, OH. She was born on July 5, 1921 to Frederick and Edna (Booher) Winkler in Defiance.  On October 10, 1940 Elaine married Harvey Maxwell Ramus and he passed away on January 19, 2005. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist...

Jan 19, 2014

Martha M. Wagner, 94, of Defiance, passed away on January 19, 2014 at the CHP Defiance InPatient Hospice Center. She was born on August 11, 1919 to Edward and Alfretta (March) Kunesh in Defiance, OH. On May 3, 1939, she married Cletus J. Wagner, and he died on September. 17 2008. Martha spent most of her life as a...

Jan 18, 2014

Ruth Ann Burkhart Ruth Ann Burkhart, 74, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, January 18th, 2014 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 21, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Elodie T. (Siler) Steffel. Ruth Ann was an English teacher over 35 years for Defiance City Schools retiring from...

Jan 17, 2014

Charles Marchant, 79, of Defiance, passed away on  January 17, 2014 at his residence Defiance, OH. He was born on February 4, 1934 to Alvin and Elsie (D'Moray) Marchant in Jersey City, NJ. On November 13, 1976 he married Anna Brink in Holgate, Ohio. Charles and Anna lived in Defiance, Ohio. Charles worked for Spangler Candy Company and then...

Jan 15, 2014

Kenneth E. Rau, Sr. Former resident of Oakwood & Defiance, Ohio, Kenneth E. Rau, Sr., age 90, Troy, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born to Charles Ross Rau and Edna Titler Rau, on Oct. 24, 1923 near Oakwood, Ohio, in Paulding County. In 1942 he married Clarabelle Doan who...

Jan 15, 2014

Eleanor M Blanchard, 75, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on May 1, 1938 to Fred and Esther (Mulligan) Heideprim in Defiance. On June 13, 1970 Eleanor married Curtis Blanchard. She was a member of  the Ohio State Women of the Church of God serving on the State...

Jan 11, 2014

William B. Notestine, 77, of Ney, passed away on  Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. He was born on March 28, 1936 to Harley  and Ollie (Strusacker) Notestine in Ney, OH.  On June 15, 1957 he married Evelyn Francis, who survives. William worked as a Lab Technician for GM for 34...

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...