Obituaries

Feb 20, 2025

James J. Mehring, age 54 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on July 30, 1970 to the late Victor and Mary (Schmunk) Mehring. James was a 1988 graduate of Defiance High School. On July 1, 1995 he married LeeAnn Blair, who survives.

James...

Feb 19, 2025

Robert L. Polasek, age 78, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 19, 2025 at Defiance Hospice Center with his family at his bedside.  He was born to Steve and Bessie (Sochor) Polasek on February 8, 1947 in Defiance, Ohio.

Robert, known to many as Bob, dedicated his life to his loving family. He proudly served...

Feb 19, 2025

Cory Garon Castillo, 47, passed away on February 19, 2025, in his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a fighter, and he fought hard till the very end.

Cory was born in Defiance to Vicky and the late Bobby Castillo. He was a 1997 graduate of Defiance High School where he played on the...

Feb 18, 2025

Jeannette D. Burnett, age 83 of Delphos, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at St. Rita's Mercy Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Lima, Ohio on June 10, 1941 to Floyd and Mary (Parks) Purdy. On May 10, 1960 she married James Burnett who preceded her in death in 1999....

Feb 18, 2025

Mary A. Frisinger, 84, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in her home surrounded by loved ones.

A lifelong resident of Defiance, Mary was born on May 10, 1940, the daughter of Robert L. and Emma (Oelfke) Brinkman. She was a 1958 graduate of Defiance High School and married Craig T. Frisinger on October 11, 1958.

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Feb 17, 2025

Dorothy J. Trowbridge, age 82 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, February 17, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 21, 1942 to the late Walter and Nettie (Applegate) Chaney in Brown County, Ohio. Dorothy was a 1960 graduate of Greeneview High School in Jamestown, Ohio. On September 7, 1963 she married Jack...

Feb 14, 2025

Karl G. Zimmerman, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at his home in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on May 24, 1938 to Robert and Mary (Moore) Zimmerman. He attended Wauseon High School and was a former member of the Moose Lodge #2094 and the Wauseon Historical Museum Society at the...

Feb 13, 2025

David Ysasaga, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born in Levelland, Texas on May 9, 1953 to Arcadio and Antonia (Ramos) Ysasaga. David was a 1971 graduate of Defiance High School and worked as a mechanic at Sailgon for several years. He enjoyed...

Feb 13, 2025

Walter J. Polasek, age 85, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife on the morning of February 13, 2025. He was born to Steve and Bessie (Sochor) Polasek on September 25, 1939.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Darlene (Short) Polasek, two children; Ben (Susan) Polasek and Jodi (Rodney) Barnes, three...

Feb 12, 2025

Raymond D. Castaneda "LA CARPA"

Raymond D. Castaneda, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 12 2025. He was born to the late Armando Castaneda and Juanita Orduna on December 29, 1946.

He is survived by his wife Celia (Bautista) Castaneda who he fell in love with in 1960 and then...

Feb 12, 2025

Lois Marie Kohout, age 74 of Defiance, passed away Wednesday February 12th 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born March 10th, 1950 in La Crosse Wisconsin to James and Florence Devine. On July 11th 1989 she married the love of her life Roger Kohout who preceded her in death.

She was a realtor...

Feb 12, 2025

David Lee Iler, 65, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on July 31, 1959, in Defiance, Ohio, and spent his life surrounded by family and friends who cherished his warmth and humor.

David was known for his kindness, quick wit, and gift for storytelling. He had a way of bringing laughter...

Feb 9, 2025

Jeffery Allen Berry, age 68 of Sherwood, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Bryan, Ohio on August 6, 1956 to Jack and Dorothy (Jack) Berry. Jeff proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1973-1976. On June 30, 1990 he married Lisa Corwin who survives. Jeff...

Feb 7, 2025

Margaret A. "Maggie" Thomas, age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Friday February 7, 2025 at her residence in Defiance, Ohio. She was born in Hancock County on June 13, 1945 to Victor and Zelma (Goedde) Stoepfel. Maggie was a 1963 graduate of McComb High School. On September 16, 1967 she married Russell "Tom" Thomas, who preceded her in...

Feb 7, 2025

Primitivo Hernandez, Jr., age 55 of Defiance, went home to be with Jesus , his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving daughter and family on Friday, February 7, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 30, 1969 to Lydia (Garcia) and Primitivo Hernandez Sr. in Brownsville, Texas. He was a faithful member...

Feb 7, 2025

Janet Y. Long, age 49, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 14, 1975 to Pamela (Walter) and Ted Kemper Sr. On February 14, 2003 she married John Long Jr. who survives. Janet loved to travel. She loved being a mother to her sons...

Feb 7, 2025

Charleen Rae Stanfield, 82, of Defiance, died Friday, February 7, 2025 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born on September 28, 1942, to Harry and Florence (Pocock) Barker in Defiance. On September 14, 1963, she married Donald Charles Stanfield, who survives. She was a 1961 graduate of Defiance High School and a graduate of the...

Feb 6, 2025

Carl J. Westhoven, age 81, of Toledo, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his residence in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on January 20, 1944 to Bernard and Mary (Long) Westhoven in Liberty Center, Ohio. Carl was a graduate of Liberty Center High School and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961...

Feb 4, 2025

Michael A. Black, age 67 of Sherwood, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Northcrest  Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on September 19, 1957 to Michael and Mabel (Baker) Black. Mike enjoyed his job at Bob Evans, fishing, music, and watching football, specially...

Feb 3, 2025

Suzanne M. Maddio, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1946 to the late Charles and Caroline (Scholar) Sykes in Detroit, Michigan. She was happily married to Gary Maddio who preceded her in death on May 16, 2013. Suzanne is survived by her son, Jerry...