Obituaries

Oct 28, 2012

Jerry Esparza -use in bold top heading Michael "Jerry" Jerome Esparza, Sr., age 52, of Chicago and formerly of Defiance, passed away in Chicago. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 4, 1960, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Ordaz) Esparza who survives him of Defiance He was raised and lived in Defiance about 40...

Oct 23, 2012

Mary D'nelle Snyder, 76, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center.

She was born on August 21, 1936 to Fred and Freeda (Hoppel) Bohlmann in Defiance, OH. Mary is survived by her husband of 34 years, Walter Snyder, whom she married on October 14, 1978. Also surviving her...

Oct 20, 2012

Don C. Snyder Don C. Snyder, 86, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, October 20th, 2012 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born in Leipsic, Ohio on March 8, 1926, he was the son of the late Joseph and Violet (Osenbaugh) Snyder. On January 10,1948 Don married Luella Niese, who survives. He was a U.S. Navy WW II veteran and...

Oct 17, 2012

Betty Lou Lipp, 82, of Defiance, passed away on  October 17, 2012 at the Laurels of Defiance. Betty Lou was born on April 11, 1930 to Ward E. and Mildred E. (Hamlin) Wissler in Defiance, OH. On June 26, 1949 she married John  J. Lipp who preceded her in death on February 3, 2009.  Betty Lou worked as a...

Oct 15, 2012

Thomas "TJ" V. Webb Jr, 32, of Ney, OH passed away on  October 15, 2012 after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on April 24, 1980 to Thomas V. Webb Sr. and Judy (Follett) Long in Defiance, OH. He attended Ayersville High School & worked as a laborer for Baughman Tile Company. On September 15, 2010...

Oct 13, 2012

Marna L Powell, 84, of Defiance passed away early Saturday morning October 13, 2012 in the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born January 25, 1928 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and was the daughter of Ernest and Edith (Meads) Farrell.

On September 6, 1947 she married Richard Powell and he preceded her in death...

Oct 12, 2012

Patricia J. Whatman Patricia J. Whatman, 79, of Defiance, passed away Friday, October 12th, 2012 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on September 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary (Davidson) Pfahler. She was the widow of Eugene Whatman who died in 1978. Patricia had worked for Interim...

Oct 8, 2012

Nance L. Zimmerman Nance L. Zimmerman, 78, of Defiance, passed away Monday, October 8th, 2012 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Defiance on February 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Keller) Killion. Nance married John Zimmerman on Feb. 23, 1974 and he survives. She was a lifetime member of...

Oct 8, 2012

Glen D Bell, 62, of Defiance, formerly of Swartz Creek, MI, passed away after a short illness surrounded by his family on  Monday, October 8, 2012 at his residence.

He was born on September 26, 1950 to Asa and Joyce (Houghton) Bell in Flint, MI. He married Sherryl Myers on July 31, 1970 in Flint, MI. and...

Oct 7, 2012

Mary Alice Seibenick passed away on October 7, 2012 at the Kingsbury House in Defiance. She was born Nov. 16, 1922 in Lakeside, Ohio the daughter of Caro and Mary Helen Biro. She graduated from Danbury High School and attended Notre Dame College in Cleveland, Ohio and Bowling Green University in Bowling Green. She married Paul Seibenick in 1943. She...

Oct 7, 2012

Jerry E Niese, Sr., 51, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, October 7, 2012. He was born on October 2, 1961 to Richard and  Betty (Curtis) Niese, Sr.  in Napoleon, OH.   Jerry is survived by his parents Richard Sr. & Betty Niese of Defiance, sons, Don Apple of Mc Clure, OH, Jerry Niese, Jr. of Mc Clure, OH, daughter,...

Oct 4, 2012

Wilma A Dodson, 92, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday,  October 4, 2012 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on January 24, 1920 to Earl and Elsie (Bensnyder) Hire in Defiance, OH.She married Paul A Dodson on December 4, 1942 and he passed away on March 14, 1991.  Surviving her are her daughter, Sharon (Gary) Gearhart of...

Oct 3, 2012

Orville "Bud" L. Cox, Sr., 64, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 12, 1947 to Nellie Cox - Daniels and Orville Hicks in Lockbridge, WV. Orville is survived by his daughters, Priscilla Cox of Defiance, OH, Vanessa Cox of Defiance, OH,  Barbara Cox...

Sep 30, 2012

Joyce Lucielle Sanders, 78, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday,  September 30, 2012 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on February 24, 1934 to Bernard and Gay (Courtney) Mohr in Defiance, OH.  She married Robert Lee Sanders on March 12, 1975 at home and he survives.  Also surviving her are her sons: Mike (Betty) Davis of Edgerton, OH,...

Sep 29, 2012

Elta Jean Hancock, 76, of Defiance, loving Mother and Grandmother, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Defiance, OH. She was born on July 9, 1936 to Reid "Dutch" and Juanita (Breckheisen) Ream at Defiance, OH. Elta worked for Dinner Bell Foods, Defiance, retiring in 1990. On June 21, 1957 she married Hubert S....

Sep 28, 2012

Mary Diane Butler, 64, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, September 28, 2012 at CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. She was born on May 30, 1948 to Henry and Dollie Lucille (Meyers) Rothenberger in Napoleon, OH. She married Buffard "Boots" Butler on June 12, 1966 and he passsd away on June 24, 2004.  Mary is survived by her...

Sep 27, 2012

Dennis Lee Wagner, 64, of The Villages, FL, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 27, 2012. Born in Defiance, OH he was the son of Jeannine (Murphy) Wagner and the late Howard "Ike" Wagner.  Dennis was a retired Human Resource Coordinator for General Motors, Central Foundry Division of Defiance, OH.  He enjoyed Country music, playing the acoustic guitar...

Sep 25, 2012

Frederick "Fritz" W. Wichman Frederick "Fritz" W. Wichman, 87, of Defiance, passed away Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Fred was born in Defiance, Ohio on July 24, 1925, he was the son of the late Fred H. and Sophia (Bunke) Wichman. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Fred served in the U.S....

Sep 25, 2012

Reverend Roger L. Culbertson, 77, former senior pastor of Defiance First Assembly of God died September 25, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at Laurel's Nursing Home. Roger Culbertson was born on January 6, 1935 to Lester and Gladys Culbertson of Wells, Minnesota.  Pursuing a ministerial calling, he graduated from North Central Bible College where he met his loving...

Sep 23, 2012

Westerville – Orville R Heilshorn, 85, formerly of Defiance, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 23, 2012, at his daughter's home with his family surrounding him. He was born on March 20, 1927, in Junction, the son of Orville W and Christina (Groh) Heilshorn. Orville was a 1945 graduate of Defiance High School. On August 27, 1949,...