Obituaries

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...

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...