Paula Louise Page
May 14, 2026
Paula Louise Page, age 68 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born in Defiance, Ohio on June 25, 1957 to the late John Wesley and Ilene (Snodgrass) Spacht. Paula was a talented Interior Designer and worked for Three Rivers Business Interiors in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In her leisure...
Judith Ann "Judy" Beilharz
May 13, 2026
Judith Ann Beilharz, 80, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Majestic Care of Bryan.
She was born in Anderson, Indiana on August 21, 1945 to the late Giles and Clarice (Brown) Tomlinson, and was a graduate of Farmer High School. For 48 years she was a devoted wife to the love of her life, Terry Beilharz,...
Janet E. Wagner
May 12, 2026
Janet E Wagner, 75, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 19, 1950 to Harold and Elizabeth (Gaeth) Peterson in Fremont, Ohio. Due to the unfortunate circumstances of her parents passing away before she was the age of 10, Janet and her siblings were then adopted and raised by...
Ricky A. Spears
May 12, 2026
Ricky Allan Spears, 75, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home in Oakwood, Ohio, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. Born on September 19, 1950, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to the late James B. and Edna (Hill) Spears, Ricky’s journey was one marked by devotion, friendship, and...
Deborah Brenner Zeller
May 11, 2026
Deborah "Deb" Brenner Zeller, age 71, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on May 11, 2026. She was born May 14, 1954, to the late Alfred and Alfreda (Boff) Brenner in Defiance, Ohio, and was the sixth of seven children: Theresa Bortz (Melvin), the late Eugene Brenner (Jean), the late Carolyn Mitchell, Mary Ann Buchman (Martin), David Brenner, Sr. (Patricia) and...
Nellie Jean "Jean" Ziegler
May 10, 2026
Nellie Jean "Jean" Gares Ziegler, 90, of Defiance peacefully passed away on May 10, 2026, at Kingsbury Place in Defiance surrounded by her loved ones.
Jean was born May 31, 1935, in Tiffin Township to Herbert Rethmel Gares and Elsie Gladys (Smith) Gares. She was a graduate of Stryker High School. After High School she worked for the Defiance County Probate...
Carolyn Ann Franke
May 10, 2026
Carolyn A. Franke, age 77 of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Fountain Park Assisted Care Facility in Bryan, Ohio.
She was born in Berea, Kentucky on February 18, 1949 to the late Ike Thomas and Bessie Pearl (Griffin) McCollum. Carolyn was a graduate of School of the Deaf in Columbus, Ohio. She worked for several years...
Lora Ann Jones
May 7, 2026
Lora Ann Jones, age 58, of Paulding, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
She was born on May 6th, 1968 to the late Fred and Louise (Oberlin) White in Defiance, Ohio.
Lora is survived by her husband, Randy Jones of Paulding; her children, Kristy (Joe) Vielma of Paulding, Will Jones of Defiance, Scott (Miranda) Rhodes...
Edith H. Hendricks
May 7, 2026
Edith Helen (Dockery) Hendricks-a beloved mother, adoring granny and treasured friend, passed away on May 7, 2026 at Vancrest of Hicksville surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 12, 1946 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Charlie Cowden & Martha (Castle) Dockery. Edith grew up in Nickelsville, VA and graduated from Nickelsville High School in 1965.
Over her lifetime, Edith dedicated...
Joseph M. Garza
May 6, 2026
Joseph Morris "Joe" Garza, 77, of Cecil Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026 surrounded by family.
Joe was born on September 30, 1948, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Morris Garza of Schulenburg, Texas, and Felipa Garza of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, both of whom preceded him in death.
On September 2, 1967, Joe married the love of his life, Karen S. Garza...
Matthew P. Coressel
May 6, 2026
Matthew P. Coressel, age 60 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.
He was born in Defiance on May 25, 1965 to the late James and Virginia (Miller) Coressel. Matt was a 1983 graduate of Tinora High School. On March 7, 1987 he married Stacy Hahn, who survives.
Matt worked as an Electrician for...
Rickie Gene Whatman
May 5, 2026
Rickie G. Whatman, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance after battling cancer.
He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on May 23, 1952, the son of the late Eugene and Patricia Whatman. Rickie was a member of Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. He worked at several different jobs over the years, most recently...
Peggy Ann McGladdery
May 2, 2026
Peggy Ann McGladdery, 76, of Defiance, Ohio passed away May 2, 2026 in her home. Peggy was born to Charles Sr and Juanita (Shirley) Clemins on March 3, 1950 in Hemphill, WV.
Peggy married the love of her life, Hansford McGladdery on September 13, 1975. The two of them shared a loving journey in life until Hansford was called home on...
William C. Krueger
Apr 29, 2026
William C. Krueger, 88, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at The Laurels of Defiance, surrounded by his family.
Born on March 15, 1938, in Napoleon, Ohio, to Paul and Laura (Mabus) Krueger, William was a man defined by quiet strength, unwavering faith, and lifelong dedication to both his family and his work. A 1955 graduate of...
Evelyn Mae Manahan
Apr 29, 2026
Evelyn Mae Manahan, age 98, of Defiance, Ohio passed away peacefully at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Defiance on August 11, 1927 to Albert and Clara (Busch) Mayer. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1946 and worked as a secretary in the school office...
Susan G. "Sue" Meine
Apr 29, 2026
Susan G. Meine, age 71 of Paulding, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Paulding Care Community.
She was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 12, 1954 to the late Marvin and Helen (Highland) Bunn.
Susan was a faithful member of Antwerp Global Methodist Church. She worked for several years at General Motors in Defiance. She was a very talented...
Charles G. "Chuck" Wonderly
Apr 27, 2026
Charles G. "Chuck" Wonderly, age 66 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
He was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 27, 1959 to the late Kenneth "Dutch" and Madonna (Wilhelm) Wonderly. Chuck was a 1977 graduate of Fairview High School. On February 7, 1981 he married Marsha Meyer, who survives.
Chuck was a member...
Elizabeth Eleanor Martinez
Apr 27, 2026
Elizabeth E. Martinez, 86, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon.
She was born in Leipsic, Ohio on August 26, 1939 to the late Glen and Agnes (Carver) Combs. She was married to Jose Martinez who preceded her in death.
Elizabeth was a member of Harvest Fellowship Church in Hamler, Ohio. She worked...
Kim E. Meek
Apr 27, 2026
Kim E. Meek, age 69 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday morning, April 27, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born in Defiance on August 9, 1956 to the late Nelson and Virginia (Weisenberger) Burill. Kim was a 1974 graduate of Defiance High School and a member of the Defiance High...
Neil A. Knoll
Apr 26, 2026
Neil Allen Knoll, 84, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 with his family by his side after a courageous fight with cancer.
He was born on July 2, 1941 to Daniel and Ruth (Martin) Knoll in Defiance. He spent all his life in Defiance where he met his wife, Joyce Schuette at Toot & Tell Restaurant. They were...
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