Obituaries

Sep 19, 2024

George "Skip" L. Waxler, Jr. 67, of Defiance, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at his residence. He was born on July 26, 1957 to George Waxler, Sr.  and Delores (VanPelt) Younker in Defiance.  George worked for SK Tools before retiring.  In 1998,  he married Deborah Imthurn who preceded him in death on June 26, 2011. Skip...

Sep 19, 2024

William "Bill" Francis Spangler, age 58, passed away peacefully at Genacross Napoleon on September 19, 2024.

William was born on April 20, 1966, to parents, Walter and Janice (Schlembach) Spangler. William was a 1984 Defiance High School graduate who enjoyed watching sports, especially watching his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed buying and selling baseball cards and...

Sep 19, 2024

Theresa "Terri" Margaret Overmeyer, age 96, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Glenn Park in Defiance. She was born on May 21, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, daughter of George and Mary Hartman. Terri was raised in Fort Wayne with her five siblings, Lucille Ryan, Robert Hartman, George Hartman, Rose Goleeke and Agnes Woenker who...

Sep 17, 2024

Esther Fern Beindorf, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, peacefully at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio with her husband by her bedside.

Fern was born on July 18, 1935, in York Township in Fulton County to Adam and Martha Elizabeth (Knapp) Knapp. Esther was named after Mrs. Lucke, whom her mother, Elizabeth worked...

Sep 17, 2024

Paul John Vernot, 73, passed away at his home, Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

On July 24, 1951 he was born to John and Patricia Vernot in Saginaw, Michigan. Paul graduated from Vassar High School in Vassar, Michigan in 1969. On July 10, 1969, Paul and Constance (Davis) were married.

Paul attended General Motors Institute in...

Sep 17, 2024

Irene H. Kolinski, age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on January 29, 1938 to the late Claude and Helen (Baker) Hutchinson in Toledo, Ohio. Irene was a 1956 graduate of Whitmer High School. She poured her heart and soul into raising her daughters,...

Sep 17, 2024

Baldemar L. Bejarano, age 81 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on April 11, 1943 to Joaquin and Julia (Limon) Bejarano in Brownsville, Texas. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969. On July 9, 1966  he married Guadalupe Pina, who survives.

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Sep 16, 2024

Virgil J. Meyer, 98, of Defiance, Ohio, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Kingsbury Place, Defiance. Virgil was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend to so many.

He is survived by his children; June Martin of Defiance, Connie (Mark) Tobias of Oregon, Ohio, Ron Meyer of...

Sep 16, 2024

Elinor Ann Lee, age 87 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, September 16, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on August 9, 1937 to Donald and Elnora (Wade) VanVlerah in Defiance, Ohio. Elinor had a true passion for taking care of others and worked as an LPN for Defiance...

Sep 15, 2024

Reverend John E. "Jack" Hess, 80, resident of Cleveland, TN and formerly of Defiance, Ohio passed away on Sunday evening, September 15, 2024 at the home of his daughter. He was born on April 2, 1944 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania to the now late William A. Hess, Sr. and Edna Louise Esler Hess. He was also preceded in death by...

Sep 15, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Bilderback) Behringer, 91, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 15, 2024 at her home with family by her side. She was born December 31, 1932, to the late Wayne and Ruby (Webber) Bilderback of Hicksville, Ohio. She was a graduate of Defiance High School Class of 1950, and a 1954 graduate of Defiance...

Sep 10, 2024

Diana "Dee Dee" Riley, age 61, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2024 at Mercy Defiance Hospital.

She was born on March 22, 1963 to Charles and Carolyn (Rothenberger) Schudel in Defiance, Ohio. Dee Dee was a 1981 graduate of Defiance High School. She worked for 30 years at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold. She was...

Sep 9, 2024

William K. "Bill" Hultz, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 18, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Florence (Nell) Hultz in Defiance, Ohio. Bill graduated from Defiance High School in 1957 and received his Bachelor of Science...

Sep 7, 2024

Joni J. Garber, age 69 of Paulding, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 8, 1954 to William and Della (Salyer) Bevins in Hamilton, Ohio. On February 14, 2006 she married Kevin Garber and he survives. Joni retired from Johns-Manville as a Furnace Chief and...

Sep 6, 2024

James Michael Wagner, age 44 of Defiance, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, September 6, 2024 in Henry County, Ohio. He was born on December 4, 1979 to Michael and Deborah (Hively) Wagner in Fremont, Ohio. James proudly earned his Masters Degree from Bluffton College and was on the football team. On January 1,...

Sep 5, 2024

Joan M. Schriner, age 95 of Ridgeville Corners, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 11, 1929 to the late Louis and Margaret (Mock) Breckler in Defiance County. On March 2, 1957 she married Cornelius "Neal" Schriner who preceded her in death on June 2, 2008. Joan was...

Sep 4, 2024

Mark LaGorin was born in Bedford, Indiana on Sept. 9, 1961. He went to be with the Lord on Sept. 4, 2024. He spent the last months of his earthly life at Harmony Court Nursing Home in Cincinnati, OH. Mark is survived by his father, Earl LaGorin and his mother, Janice LaGorin (Kimble), two brothers; Kip of Black Hawk,...

Sep 4, 2024

Michelle Marie Rockholt, age 59 of Sherwood, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening, September 4, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on August 12, 1965 to the late Rudolph and Helen (Craig) Black Sr. in Defiance, Ohio. On May 26, 2016 she married Randy Rockholt who survives. Michelle enjoyed...

Sep 3, 2024

Don E. Goldenetz Jr., age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1937, to the late Donald and Clara (Sleek) Goldenetz Sr. in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1955 graduate of Defiance High School. Don was very proud to serve in the...

Sep 1, 2024

John Richard "Wags" Wagner, age 42 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 31, 1982 to Richard and Carolyn (Szabo) Wagner in Abilene, Texas. John was a 2000 graduate of Ayersville High School. He enjoyed playing and watching football, and running track. After graduation he...