Obituaries

Dec 25, 2024

Marilyn A. "Toot" Guilliam, age 89 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.

She was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 29, 1935 to the late Fred and D'Nelle (Fout) Morris. In 1954 she married Robert "Gilly" Guilliam, who preceded her in death in 2008.

Toot was a...

Dec 23, 2024

Brigitte Anna Maynard, age 77 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, December 23, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Mannheim, Germany on June 24, 1947 to the late Franz and Hildegard (Stein) Schneble. On June 8, 1964 in Germany she married Elva Maynard, who preceded...

Dec 20, 2024

James S. "Jim" Potter, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. Jim was born in Elkhorn City, Kentucky on August 4, 1941 to Ollie and Elnora (O'Quinn) Potter. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. On August 26, 1967 he married Mary Jane Stevens, who preceded him...

Dec 18, 2024

Sherry Lynn Figy, 69, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, Ohio. She was born on October 2, 1955 to Don and Vera (Doyle) Willitzer in Defiance. She received her GED in 1991.  Sherry retired from the former Defiance Precision Products where she was a machine operator and inspector.  ...

Dec 18, 2024

Margaret "Peggy"  Brown, 87, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024 at Glenn Park of Defiance, OH. She was born on December 30, 1936 in Roundhead, Ohio to the late James and Juanita (Patrick) Miller. On July 10, 1954, she married Ron Brown, who preceded her on June 25, 2012.

Dec 17, 2024

Paul Gaylord Sowers, 81, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 31, 1943 to Richard and Donna (Kittridge) Sowers in Hicksville. Paul served in the US Army from 1965 to 1967.  On April 17, 1965 he married Linda Bunn who preceded him...

Dec 16, 2024

Douglas M. "Doug" Fedderke, age 67 of Defiance, peacefully passed into his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on January 25, 1957 to Maynard and Marcella (Vitous) Fedderke. Doug was a 1975 graduate of Tinora High School. On May 11, 1984 he married Judy (Bloom) Fedderke who survives....

Dec 16, 2024

Jack L. Wurster, age 88 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was born in Celina, Ohio on January 11, 1936 to the late Floyd and Nina (Sprague) Wurster. On June 25, 1955 he married Sandy (Packer) Wurster, who preceded him in death on April 9, 2022. Jack was a...

Dec 15, 2024

Charles J. Keller, 77, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Vancrest of Payne, Ohio. He was born on January 12, 1947, to Carl and Gladys (Boedecker) Keller in Lima, Ohio.   Charles was a 1966 graduate of Spencerville High School and worked as a laborer for Gendron in Archbold. On June 16, 1972, he married Diane Niese who...

Dec 15, 2024

Bilan McLaughlin, who was born on November 16, 1982, tragically passed away on December 15, 2024 in Paulding, Ohio, due to complications from a previous injury.

Bilan was the beloved child of Danny McLaughlin and Melanie Loop. She also leaves behind aunts Djuna Steiner, Gabriel Turney, Melinda Lea, Lucrative Panning, Ardimetia Nelson, and a sister Desarea Castillo....

Dec 15, 2024

Janet L. Richardson, age 80 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on November 5, 1944 to the late Charles and Mary (Pavel) Burnett in Delphos, Ohio. Janet attended Delphos St. John High School. On February 27, 1999 she married Rick Richardson...

Dec 13, 2024

While surrounded by his family, James 'Jamey' Brian Ball was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior on the evening of Friday, December 13, 2024. Born on December 31, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, Jamey spent his early years in Spencerville and Continental, where he discovered his love for horses and the joys of country life. During high school,...

Dec 12, 2024

Rose M. Finkenbiner, age 67 of Defiance, passed away at Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Center in Napoleon, Ohio on December12, 2024.

She was born on April 7, 1957 to the late Keith and Ethel (Keys) Goodwin in Defiance, Ohio. Rose was a 1976 graduate of Defiance High School. She married Douglas Finkenbiner on June 12, 1976 at...

Dec 12, 2024

Lavonna L. Kruse, age 90, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday morning, December 12, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born in Marion, Indiana on May 21, 1934 to the late Roy and Wilma (Rissler) King. Lavonna was a 1952 graduate of Defiance High School. On May 4, 1963 she married Carl H. Kruse who preceded...

Dec 8, 2024

Philip D. Bauer, age 83 of Bryan, Ohio, a beloved son, brother and friend, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Born to William and Mary (Michael) Bauer in Ney, Ohio, Philip lived a life marked by dedication, hard work and unwavering faith. He peacefully joined his Lord and Savior at the age of 83, after a lengthy illness...

Dec 8, 2024

Leon B. Jones, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 surrounded by his family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in 1937 to Clyde and Ada (Fluckiger) Jones in his grandparent's home in Berne, Indiana. He grew up on a farm near Willshire, Ohio. Leon graduated from Willshire High School in 1955,...

Dec 8, 2024

Paul B. Roehrig, age 92 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 12, 1932 to the late Olin and Veronica (Cupp) Roehrig. Paul proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952. He served in the time of reconstruction of Germany after...

Dec 7, 2024

Marty J Kennedy (August 4, 1950-December 7, 2024) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Preceding him in death were his parents, Mike & Betty Kennedy, and brother, Pat Kennedy.

Marty attended Defiance High School until joining the United States Army in 1967, where he served as a Sergeant in the 583rd ordinance company...

Dec 6, 2024

Johanna K. Diehl, of Defiance, was born June 23, 1934 in North Canton, Ohio to William and Florence Kobel (Black). She died Friday, December 6, 2024, in Defiance, at Mercy Hospital. Johanna was raised in North Canton alongside siblings Judy, Mary, Marjorie, and Bill. Johanna attended North Canton High School, in the Class of 1952, and went on to...

Dec 4, 2024

Lawrence J. Livolsi, a resident of Defiance for the past 20 years, passed away on December 4, 2024. Mr. Livolsi was originally from Queens, New York, where he lived for 51 years.

Mr. Livolsi came from a musical family dating back generations. At the age of 4, Mr. Livolsi began seriously studying the piano and by the...