Obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

Kevin J. Decker, age 75 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, after an extended illness. He was born on September 9, 1948 to James and Mary (Hohenberger) Decker in Defiance, Ohio. On July 17, 1971 he married Diana Ordway, who survives.

Kevin proudly served our country...

Apr 9, 2024

John Anthony "Jack" Willitzer, Sr., age 92, passed away early morning on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home in Defiance. He lived with his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Tim Hutson. Born on September 1, 1931 to the late Joseph and Helen (Hart) Willitzer in Independence, Ohio. He and his family lived in the old homestead built by...

Apr 8, 2024

Sherrell L. Meyer, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Glenn Park surrounded by her family. She was born on April 8, 1942 to Muriel Fillman and Charles Volkert in Defiance. On June 22, 1963 she married Raymond J. Meyer who preceded her in death. She was a member of St Isidore Catholic Church (previously...

Apr 8, 2024

Patricia A. Cleaves, age 92 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Monday morning, April 8, 2024 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on March 17, 1932 to the late Ray and Florence (Harruff) Dazey in Leipsic, Ohio. Patricia was a 1950 graduate of Leipsic High School. On August 20, 1950 she married...

Apr 5, 2024

Keith D. Rose, 75, of Napoleon, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center after an extended illness. He was born on June 8, 1948 to Paul and Freda (Hale) Rose in Richmond, Indiana. His family moved to Kentucky when Keith was just a baby. On April 16, 1969 he married Judith...

Apr 5, 2024

Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Loretta  M. Koppenhofer,  peacefully passed away at Kingsbury Place in Defiance on Friday, April 5, 2024, in the early morning, at the age of 96. Loretta was born on the family farm in rural Napoleon  to Carl Sr and Mary (Precht) Dietrich, on October 17, 1927, the third of five children.  She was...

Apr 2, 2024

Gerald W. Froelich, 95, of Defiance, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at The Lakes of Sylvania, Sylvania, Ohio, where he was a resident.

He was born on November 18, 1928, to Paul and Caroline (Puehl) Froelich in Defiance. On November 20, 1954, he married Marcella Wagner, who survives. He was a 1947 graduate of Defiance High School,...

Apr 1, 2024

Linda Jean Zachrich, age 76, passed away on April 1, 2024 with her family at her side.

Linda was born in Defiance, Ohio on September 23, 1947 to Lavern and Irene (Steingass) Zachrich. She graduated from Ayersville High School in 1965. After high school, Linda worked at Home Savings and Loan in Defiance before moving to Colorado...

Mar 29, 2024

Marilyn E. Limbaugh, 89, of Defiance, passed away Friday morning, March 29, 2024 at Mercy Health-Defiance Hospital. She was born in Defiance, Ohio, on September 7, 1934 to Leroy and Frances (Dils) Kunesh. Marilyn married Richard E. Limbaugh on July 27,1957 and he preceded her in death on March 7, 1995. She was a 1952 graduate of Ayersville High...

Mar 28, 2024

Keith E. Kinner, 73, of Defiance, passed away on  March 28, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born on July 2, 1950 to Ralph and Dorothy (Lesh) Kinner in Defiance, Ohio. Keith worked as a tow motor operator for General Motors for 35 years. He was a member of the UAW. Keith loved motorcycles...

Mar 26, 2024

Colton Ryan Laker-Sierra, 10 Months, of Defiance, passed away on  March 26, 2024 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Toledo, OH. He was born on May 12, 2023 to Jeremy Sierra and LeAnn Laker in Toledo, OH. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church. Colton is survived by his loving parents, his twin brother Antonio Laker-Sierra, sisters Alexis...

Mar 26, 2024

Ana Marie Hernandez, age 76 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 2, 1948 to the late Jose and Ernestine (Ochoa) Alvarado in California. She was married to Jose Hernandez, who preceded her in death on March 11, 2013. Ana...

Mar 26, 2024

Justine L. "Teenie" Sprow, age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on December 20, 1933 to the late Ernest and Amanda (Farris) Schackow in Paulding County, Ohio. Justine graduated in 1950, the youngest in her class having started school at...

Mar 22, 2024

Martha Schlosser passed away peacefully at home the morning of Friday, March 22, 2024 where she was being cared for by her loving family. Martha was born on December 14, 1942 in Galion, Ohio to Clarence and Edith Druhot. She worked as a supervisor at Campbell's Soup for over 25 years to raise her five children and granddaughter. Martha...

Mar 21, 2024

Faviola A. Sanchez, age 75 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on May 27, 1948 to the late Fernando and Librada (Garcia) Canales in Osceola, Arkansas. Faviola was a 1966 graduate of Defiance High School. On December 2, 1967 she married the love of her...

Mar 19, 2024

Scott Dewayne Cupps, age 48 of Ney, Ohio, passed away on March 19, 2024 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on October 29, 1975 to Marvin and Barbara (Meiring) Cupps in Paulding, Ohio. Scott was a 1994 graduate of Fairview High School and Four County Career Center. On June 21,...

Mar 19, 2024

Donna May Roddy, age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 17, 1937 to the late William and Grace (Sharp) Elliott in Defiance, Ohio. On August 2, 1958 she married Robert E. Roddy Sr., who preceded her in death...

Mar 16, 2024

Daniel W. Forbess, 71, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at home.

He was born on November 1, 1952 to Ronald and Lois Forbess in Fostoria, Ohio. In 1975, he married Linda Wolff.

He worked as a Foreman for Browns Bakery until his injury in 2008. He formerly worked at ConAgra. Dan...

Mar 15, 2024

On March 15, 2024 Thelma J. Hawkins, age 102 years, eleven months and nine days, passed away peacefully in her home in Mohave Valley, Arizona. Thelma was surrounded by her family and special friend Susie.

Thelma was born on April 6, 1921 to Lloyd and Bessie Fuller. On July 19, 1947 Thelma married her childhood sweetheart Harold...

Mar 14, 2024

Lester Thomas Sanders, 88, of Defiance, passed away on March 14, 2024, at home.

He was born December 7, 1935 to Lester Merle and Alta Mae (Goodenough) Sanders in Defiance County. He married his square dance partner, Carol Higbea, on October 17, 1959, who survives.

Lester graduated from Defiance High School in 1952 and 4...