Obituaries

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...

Oct 22, 2024

Ramona Jean Burkhart, age 86 of New Bavaria, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Genacross of Napoleon, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 14, 1938 in Florida, Ohio to Luella (nee Wichman) and Victor Hull. Her family moved to Detroit during the WWII years for better employment for her father, from 1940-50, before...

Oct 21, 2024

Rita M. Beck, age 91 of Ridgeville Corners, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Archbold, Ohio on August 25, 1933 to the late Orlen and Marie (Schmidt) Burkholder. Rita was a 1951 graduate of Archbold High School. On June 13, 1953 she married Darwin F. Beck, who...

Oct 19, 2024

David A. Roth, age 71 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, following a 23 year hard fought battle with Parkinson's Disease. Dave was born on December 17, 1952 to Harold and Barbara (Harlan) Roth in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1971 graduate of Ayersville High School. On August...

Oct 17, 2024

Harold Wayne Cavin, age 73 of Defiance, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born on December 5, 1950 to the late Wilburn and Maudie (Valentine) Cavin in Pineville, Kentucky. Harold was a 1968 graduate of Lone Jack High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On August 26,...

Oct 16, 2024

Keith A. Hardy, age 96 of Defiance, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1928 to John and Joey (Busch) Hardy in Bryan, Ohio. Keith was a 1948 graduate of Bryan High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Munich, Germany from 1948 -1952. On...

Oct 15, 2024

Santos R. Sanchez, age 88 of Holgate, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center in Lorain, Ohio. She was born on December 28, 1935 to the late Juan Rodriguez and Gabriella (Bentancur) Zamora in Goliad, Texas. On November 5, 1966 she married Manuel G. Sanchez who preceded her in death. Santos was a...

Oct 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger Grogg, a beloved retired firefighter, devoted family man, and cherished friend. He departed this life peacefully on October 15, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio, on April 14, 1947, to the late Howard and Luella (Reimund) Grogg. He grew...

Oct 13, 2024

William "4-Barrel" Messmann, age 81 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born on October 1, 1943 to the late William D. and Ellen Rose (Buerkle) Messmann in Paulding, Ohio. Bill was a 1961 graduate of Paulding High School. On May...

Oct 13, 2024

Doris M. Mekus, age 92 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on January 11, 1932 to the late Wilbert "Bill" and Mildred (Yetter) Hashbarger in Henry County, Ohio. Doris was a 1949 graduate of Holgate High School. On May 13, 1950 she married Justin "Jud"  Mekus, who...