Obituaries

Oct 11, 2024

Nancy E. Friesner, age 77, of Lima, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on February 7, 1947 in Lima, Ohio. Nancy was a graduate of Lima Sr. High School and earner an EMT degree at Northwest State. She then moved to Florida and earned her degree...

Oct 5, 2024

Charles F. Kruse, age 96 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born August 10, 1928, to the late Fred and Pauline (Wesche) Kruse in Henry County, Ohio. He was a 1946 graduate of Ridgeville High School. Charles proudly served our country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Berlin...

Oct 2, 2024

Michael James Batt, age 58 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 6, 1966 to Ronald Batt and Mary (Aden) Batt Rickard in Defiance, Ohio. Mike was a 1984 graduate of Ayersville High School, and recently...

Oct 2, 2024

George L Gyurnek, age 73 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on  Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born on August 28, 1951 to Joseph and Luella (Sigler) Gyurnek in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On October 2, 1992 he married Sandra Matthews who survives. George was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in...

Sep 30, 2024

Steven William Deany, age 71 of Deshler, Ohio, passed into God's loving arms on Monday, September 30, 2024.

He leaves behind his dedicated wife of 23 years, Susan Deany, his beloved children, Steven (Laura) Deany, Ashley Deany and Kristin Derby, his loving granddaughters, Bailey and Carter, his sisters, Katie (Jerry) Bumpus and Patricia Deany, many cousins, nieces...

Sep 30, 2024

Robert Joseph Nadeau, 75, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by his family praying the Rosary. He was born on April 28, 1949 to the late Joseph and Lorraine (Vail) Nadeau in Syracuse, New York. On March 24, 1973 he married Nancy Schlegel who survives. Robert...

Sep 30, 2024

Jack R. Switzer, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. Jack was born on March 22, 1950 to Robert and Sarah "Sal" (Waldron) Switzer. Jack had been hard of hearing and spent his elementary years attending schools for the deaf in Toledo, OH. He attended DeVilbiss High School his...

Sep 27, 2024

Beth Ann (Tolles) Villagomez, age 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Toledo ProMedica Hospital surrounded by her family with her devoted daughter and son-in-law at her bedside.

Beth was born December 10, 1960 to her loving parents Richard and Janice (Morlock) Tolles in Wood County. Beth's legacy is one marked by selflessness and...

Sep 27, 2024

Darrell G. Thrasher, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Laurels of Defiance, Defiance, OH. He was born on July 3, 1935 to Lawrence and Eathel Thrasher in Paulding County, OH. On October 19, 1956 he married Miriam Donnell, who preceded him in death on March 9, 2010. Darrell was a member of UAW...

Sep 20, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Newcomb, 79, of Defiance, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on February 13, 1945 to Charles and Genevera (Gross) Newcomb in Defiance.  Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1966 till 1970.  He worked as manager of the Ranchland Motor Inn for...

Sep 20, 2024

Frances I. Skiver, 94, of Defiance, went to be with the Lord peacefully with her family by her side at Glenn Park of Defiance Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born January 23, 1930 in Melmore, Ohio to the late Paul E. and Anna May (Bice) Schafer.  After her parents died, she went to live with the late Nelson...

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...