Obituaries

Nov 2, 2013

Joyce M. Motter, 96, Defiance, Ohio, died on all Saints Day, Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the Defiance area in Patient Hospice Center. She was born on Halloween also her  favorite holiday, October 31, 1917, in Defiance Co., the daughter of Jay Sr. and Blanche (Mattocks) Grant. In 1938, she married Don  C. Motter who preceded her in death...

Nov 1, 2013

Alma Mae (McClure) McKinnon, 87, passed away November 1, 2013 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan, Michigan.  Alma was born February 26, 1926 in Stanley, Ohio, the daughter of John and Margaret (Hiler) McClure. She grew up in a family of ten children and enjoyed telling stories about their escapades.  She graduated from Malinta Grelton High School.  On December 17,...

Oct 29, 2013

Roger Roddy Sr Continental- Roger D Roddy Sr., 68, passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2013, at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH. Roger is survived by his wife Rovina (Budd) Roddy of Continental, Ohio, three children; Margaret Roddy of Defiance, OH,  Roger Roddy Jr of Milinta, OH, & Lisa (Brian) Ashbaugh of Abinton, VA, 4 step-children, 1...

Oct 26, 2013

Oscar G. Badillo, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on March 2, 1953 to Gabriel and Celia (Chavez) Badillo at Harlingen, TX.  Oscar worked as a Laborer for GM. He was a member of UAW, St Marys Catholic Church, a 1972 Defiance High School graduate, and enjoyed...

Oct 25, 2013

Rex  Hall, 78, of Ayersville, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born July 3, 1935 in Tiffin Twp, the son of Barton and Doris (Schultz) Hall.  On August 24, 1957 he married Faye Wiseman, who survives.

Rex attended a one room school through the eighth grade,...

Oct 22, 2013

Joseph "Big Joe" A Kroeckel, 59, Defiance, formerly of Holgate, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.

He was born on September 6, 1954 to Donald and Betty (Shock) Kroeckel in Defiance.

Joseph worked at Johns Manville. He was a member of the Glass Blowers Union. Joseph loved working with...

Oct 21, 2013

Ruby  Schuller, 89, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on July 8, 1924 to Grover and Lydia (Rahmer) Kunkle in Bryan.  On December 23, 1950 she married Fred Schuller and he passed away August 2, 1987. Ruby was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and its Progressive...

Oct 20, 2013

Carroll L. Hammer, age 67, of Defiance, Oh passed away Sunday, October 20th, 2013 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Carroll Hammer Sr. and Marion K. (Davis) Hammer. Surviving is his mother Marion Hammer of Defiance. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 20, 2013

Danny L. Roehrig Danny L. Roehrig, 52, of Defiance passed away Sunday, October 20th, 2013 unexpectedly in his home from natural causes. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 15, 1961, he was the son of the late James Roehrig and Lois (Partee) McKay. Danny married Mary (Clemens) Roehrig on April 29, 1995 and she survives. He was currently...

Oct 20, 2013

Susan L Butler, 64, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, October 20, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee, OH. She was born on August 10, 1949 to Charles, Sr. and Delores (Dishong) Heinze in McComb, OH.  On June 11, 1967 she married Robert E. Butler and he passed away on September 7, 1995. Susan was an Ayersville High School...

Oct 20, 2013

James Montgomery "Slugo" Schlegel, 62, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Hospital, Toledo, OH. He was born on September 19, 1951 to James and Ava (Slater) Schlegel in Defiance. In 1985 he married Donna Jean (Hemmert) Schlegel. James "Slugo" was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. He was a graduate...

Oct 19, 2013

Richard (Dick) C. Steingass Richard (Dick) C. Steingass, 61, of Defiance, died suddenly Saturday, October 19th, 2013 in his home of natural causes. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on March 5, 1952, he was the son of the late George E. Steingass Jr. and Marjorie J. (Weber) Steingass. Dick was a lifetime member of St. John Catholic Church, a...

Oct 19, 2013

Barbara J. Meade Barbara J. Meade, age 76, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, October 19th, 2013 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. She was born in Coeburn, Virginia on July 21, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Pansy (Holbrook) Adams. She attended the Church of Christ and the Church of God. On July 5, 1955 she...

Oct 18, 2013

Rose donated her body to The University of Toledo, College of Medicine.

Oct 15, 2013

Marcella Hedrick, 88, of Defiance,passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center after a short battle with cancer. Marcella was born in Paulding County on September 17, 1925, to the late Joseph A. and Margaret M (Weber) Siler. On November 15, 1947 she married John R. Hedrick, who preceded her in death in...

Oct 14, 2013

Craig Allen Bishop, 57, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, October 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born on March 7, 1956 to Daniel L.and Betty J. (Smith) Bishop in Bryan, OH.  On May 14, 2012 he married Ellen (English) Bishop and she survives. Craig was a US  Army veteran serving as a medic in the 3rd Division...

Oct 12, 2013

Consuelo  Sanchez, 84, of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, October 12, 2013 at her residence.

She was born on May 1, 1929 to Agapito and Sofia (Martinez) Hernandez in Chicago, IL.

In 1952 she married Jesse P. Sanchez.

Consuelo was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.  She was a devoted wife and...

Oct 12, 2013

Beatrice  Gordon, 97 of Defiance, passed away Saturday evening, October 12, 2013 in the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 29, 1915 in Defiance and was the daughter of Albert and Mathilda (Sillibourne) Schudel. Beatrice worked for many years in the cafeteria at the former Defiance Hospital and was a member of St. John Catholic...

Oct 11, 2013

Pamela K Babinger, 66, of Defiance passed away from a short illness, Friday morning, October 11, 2013 at the CHP Defiance Area In-patient Center. She was born July 17, 1947 in Lima, Ohio and was the daughter of Audrie D and Martha (Bradner) Keasler. On February 29, 1964 she married Robert L Babinger and he preceded her in death...

Oct 8, 2013

Raymond B. Stearns Raymond B. Stearns, 55, of Tiffin, Ohio passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 at his home. He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on March 19, 1958, he was the son of the late Paul and Geneva (Hoover) Stearns who survives him of Defiance, Ohio. Ray was a 1976 graduate of Defiance High School, obtained his BA...