Obituaries

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,...

Sep 22, 2012

Justine F. Karnes Justine F. Weible Karnes, 77, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born in Broughton, Ohio on March 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Justus and Alice (Freeland) Weible. She was a member of the Defiance AM VETS, Moose, Eagles and VFW auxiliaries. Justine loved her...

Sep 22, 2012

James (Big Jim) Paul Wachtman was born on August 23, 1929 in Napoleon, Ohio, to Emma Bockelman & Martin Wachtman. Big Jim graduated from Perrysburg High School in Ohio. After graduating he joined the Army Reserves where he was stationed in Louisiana at Fort Campbell. In 1950, Jim married Joann Moore. She passed away in 2009.

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Sep 22, 2012

JUNE GARLAND June A. Garland, 82, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012.  She was born June 13, 1930 in Toledo to Lloyd and Gladys (Lang) Smith. On May 28, 1950 she married Carl Garland.  She was a graduate of Whitney Vocational School, Toledo.  She was employed by Defiance City Schools at Defiance High School for 21 years....

Sep 21, 2012

Thomas O. Stambaugh, 83, of Defiance, died Friday at his residence. He was born in Continental, Ohio on June 26, 1929 the son of C.H. "Pete" & Marvel (Rice) Stambaugh. On October 30, 1971 he married Mary K.(Schorle) Stambaugh who survives in Defiance. Survivors also include 3 sons, Brad Stambaugh, Key West, FL, Thom (Lisa) Stambaugh, Unionville, Conn, Mark...

Sep 20, 2012

Margaret Jean Monk, 93, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, September 20, 2012 at Promedical Defiance Regional Hospital, Defiance, OH. She was born on November 6, 1918 to Frank and Haidee (Haaser) Shanahan in Fremont, OH.  She married LaVern C. Monk in 1941 and he passed away in 1964. Surviving her are her son, William S Monk of Sherwood,...

Sep 20, 2012

Margaret Jean Monk, 93, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, September 20, 2012 at Promedical Defiance Regional Hospital, Defiance, OH. She was born on November 6, 1918 to Frank and Haidee (Haaser) Shanahan in Fremont, OH.  She married LaVern C. Monk in 1941 and he passed away in 1964. Surviving her are her son, William S Monk of Sherwood,...

Sep 19, 2012

Retha "Es" (Sherry) Finnegan, 64, of Defiance, passed away on September, 19 at her residence, with her family by her side . She was born on March 23, 1948 to Rex and Betty (Bair) Sherry in Melrose, OH.  She married Paul Finnegan on March 27, 1965 and he survives.  Also surviving her are her children, William Finnegan of Napoleon,...

Sep 17, 2012

DOROTHY MARIE CHASE, age 95, of Defiance, died September 17, 2012. Dorothy was born in Defiance County April 17, 1917 to the late Rev. Jay and Nellie (Shock) Hornish.  On March 24, 1940 she married Ted Chase who preceded her in death on January 31, 2003. Before graduating from Jewell High School in 1934 she began a book-keeping career...

Sep 9, 2012

Defiance – Pedro O. Gonzales (Pete) went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2012, at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. Pete was born on April 15, 1938. He was the son of the late Jesus and Lucinda Gonzalez of Kennedy, Texas. Pete is survived by his loving spouse of 48 years, Theodora Delgado...