Obituaries

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...

Sep 8, 2012

Robert "Doc" Michael Marshall, 59, of Tiffin, went to be with Jesus on September 8, 2012. He was born on October 6, 1952, to Robert M. Marshall and Mary Miler Marshall in Defiance, OH. He attended school at Fairview High School and earned an Associate's degree from Northwest State . On June 21, 1974, he married Pamela Hostettler. Robert...

Sep 8, 2012

Robert L.  Babcock, 65, of Defiance, passed away on  September 8, 2012 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 8, 1947 to Robert Carter and Louella Babcock in Toledo, OH. On August 14, 1987 he married Marie Relyea. Robert and Marie lived in Defiance, Ohio. Robert is survived by his loving spouse of 25...

Sep 7, 2012

Melvin Wayne Baxter, 71, of Defiance, passed away on  September 7, 2012 at the Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. He was born on April 6, 1941 to Clarence and Nina (McDonald) Baxter in Orabille, IN. Melvin worked as a truck driver for GM and retired in 1997. On October 4th, 1963, he married Grace Porter at the St. Paul...

Sep 6, 2012

Betty Jane Aden, 89, formally of Ayersville, passed away on September 6, 2012, at Vancrest of Holgate. She was born on August 18, 1923 to Edward and Leatha (Williams) Roos in Reading, MI. She attended school at Woodword High School, in Toledo, Ohio. On March 28th, 1942  she married Eugene H. Aden. During WWII, Betty worked at Willy's Jeep...