Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Joan Katherine Figley, age 94 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on October 21, 1930 to the late Ernest and Gladys (Brown) Grawbarger in Defiance, Ohio. Joan was a 1948 graduate of Defiance High School. She was married to D.G. "Toad" Melia for several years. In 1970...

Nov 12, 2024

Our beloved Nancy Kay Wheeler left us peacefully on November 12, 2024, at BridgePointe Health Campus in Vincennes, Indiana. Nancy was the daughter of Ray and Glenna Hayward of Stroh, Indiana. In school she was active in 4-H and choir. She also began what would be a 50-year membership of the Order of the Eastern Star, following in her...

Nov 12, 2024

Helen J. Simonis, 91, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 26, 1933 to the late John and Anna (Klima) Meyer in Junction, Ohio. On June 1, 1957 she married Louis A. Simonis, who survives. Helen was a former member of St. Isidore The...

Nov 12, 2024

Carolyn Grace Schudel, age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by her family. She was born on March 21, 1938 to the late Norman and Grace (Dunlap) Rothenberger in Napoleon, Ohio. Carolyn was a 1955 graduate of Napoleon High School. On September 22, 1956 she married...

Nov 11, 2024

George E. Newton, 94, of Defiance, passed away at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center surrounded by his family on Monday, November 11, 2024.

George was born in Defiance on November 28, 1929, the son of Earl and Blanche (Myers) Newton. On April 29, 1950 he married Phyllis Wasserman. She preceded him in death on June 17, 2019. ...

Nov 10, 2024

Shirley J. Cramer, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born on January 31, 1941 to the late Eli and Geraldine (Willitzer) Font in Defiance, Ohio. In 1958 she married the love of her life, Thomas Plummer Sr. who preceded her in death in 1986. Shirley has...

Nov 9, 2024

Mary A. Vogel of Defiance, peacefully passed away on her 92nd birthday, Saturday, November 9, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 9, 1932 to the late Harry and Emma (Schroeder) Meyer in Wauseon, Ohio. Mary was a 1950 graduate of Ridgeville High School. On May 16, 1953 she married...

Nov 9, 2024

Rosa A. Villarreal, 80, of Butler, Indiana, passed away on November 9, 2024, at the Laurels of Dekalb.

She was born on January 18, 1944, to the late Romualdo and Maria (Fonseca) Villarreal in Pharr, TX. Rosa met Victor Gomez, Sr. in 1960, and they were together for 26 years until he passed in 1990.

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Nov 4, 2024

USMC Veteran Keith D. Eberle, 86, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 4, 2024. Keith joined the United States Marine Corps on June 28, 1957 and proudly served until being honorably discharged on July 5, 1959. Keith is the seventh of seven brothers to proudly serve their country.

Keith was a brave...

Nov 4, 2024

Duncan W. "Scott" Campbell, age 77 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on March 31, 1947 to the late Neil and Barbara Marie (Weiler) Campbell in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Elton Pigeon Bay Port High School in 1965 and...

Nov 3, 2024

Rodney Charles Dix, 86, of Paulding, sadly passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was surrounded by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and dear friends who will all miss him immensely.

He was born on October 13, 1938 to Virgil and Edna (Feister) Dix in Ohio. His mother Edna, sadly...

Nov 3, 2024

Grace Blanche Valentina (Meyer) Wilhelm passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3 at home. Born on February 14, 1935 to John N. Meyer and Anna M. Klima at Junction, Paulding County, Ohio. On April 14, 1956, Grace married her lifelong soulmate, Donald E. Wilhelm at St. Stephens Catholic Church, Delaware Bend. Grace was a long-standing member of St. Isidore's...

Nov 2, 2024

William Dexter Weber Jr., 62, of Defiance, Ohio, arrived at his forever home being received by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2024. Born on August 28, 1962, Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his warmth and generosity.

Bill graduated from Tinora High...

Nov 1, 2024

Joseph Dominic Daly, age 55 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born on November 2, 1968, the son of Patricia and Joseph M. Daly of Defiance, Ohio. Joe attended schools in Defiance, Bedford, IN, West Bloomfield, IN, and Saginaw, MI. He was an avid collector of "Hot...

Oct 31, 2024

Christopher Lee Davis passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024.  He was born on November 12, 1990, in Defiance to Joey Michael Davis and Susan Kay (Young) Davis.

Chris is survived by a daughter, Ashley Davis, paternal grandmother Cheryl Davis, half brother Jamison Young, three aunts-Denise (Greg) Scherer, Angela (Kevin Adair) Davis, Becky (Tim) Gearhart, uncle James...

Oct 31, 2024

Joyce A. Eis, age 83 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorthy (Wygant) Rosenbrook. Joyce came into this world on August 14, 1941 weighing just two pounds. She was married for 52 years to Don Edward Eis (which...

Oct 28, 2024

Audrey "Kay" Dershem of Georgetown, Texas went to her eternal home in the early hours of October 28th, 2024 at ProMedica Hospital in Defiance, Ohio. Kay was born on June 30th, 1942, in Marion, Ohio to Lewis (Rex) and Margaret (Maze) Tillman. She married Thomas (Tom) Dershem on January 30th, 1960 who proceeded her in death on February 3rd,...

Oct 28, 2024

Donelda L. "Pinky" Roggenkemper, age 95 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on  Monday, October 28, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on November 8, 1928 to the late Louis and Viola (Garber) Schafer in Unionville, Michigan. She was married to James W. French who preceded her in death on August...

Oct 25, 2024

Nelson J. Hahn, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Glenn Park Senior Living Community, Defiance, Ohio.

He was born on March 13, 1935 to Elmer and Lesta (Neiswander) Hahn in Defiance Ohio. On November 26, 1955, he married the love of his life Barbara Ann Kime.

Nelson was active in...

Oct 23, 2024

Margaret E. (Wisda) Keck, age 93, formerly of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Gardens of Paulding, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 14, 1931 in Delaware Township to the late Samuel E. and Amelia M. (Batt) Wisda. On November 4, 1964 she married Theodore W. Keck, who preceded her...