Obituaries

Mar 14, 2024

William L. "Bill" Robinette, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 9, 1937, to the late Luther and Edith (Bell) Robinette in Scott County, Virginia. Bill worked for several years at Dinner Bell Foods in Defiance until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, watching...

Mar 12, 2024

James A. Ellis, 72, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on September 1,1951 to Arthur and Mabel (Miller) Ellis in Kendallville, Indiana. He was a graduate of DeKalb High School and served his country during the Vietnam War in the US Air Force.  James worked for...

Mar 10, 2024

Gary L. Reed, age 82 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on November 18, 1941 to the late Gaylord and Ethel (Stettel) Reed in Defiance, Ohio. Gary was a 1960 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served our country...

Mar 6, 2024

John D. Flores, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on August 13, 1956 to Alberto and Isabel (Cantu) Flores in Defiance. He was a graduate of Defiance High School Class of 1975 and worked for Johns Manville. John enjoyed golf and playing in pool leagues. John is...

Mar 4, 2024

Edith Elizabeth Phillips Hoover Lantz of Defiance, passed away to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on May 24, 1927 to Marvin "Len" and Hattie (Spencer) Reynolds in rural Continental, Ohio. She graduated from Continental High School in 1945 and attended Tiffin Business School. Edith worked...

Mar 4, 2024

Bonnie Fern Kaemming, 90, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Glenn Park in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on June 16, 1933 and was raised by her adoptive parents, Emory and Ruby (Fausnaugh) Fox of Gibsonburg, Ohio. On November 24, 1953 she married Lee Kaemming who preceded her in death in 2012.

Bonnie...

Mar 3, 2024

Constance "Connie" J. Stone, age 72 of Bryan, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 13, 1951 to the late Donald and Mary Ann (Froelich) Wells in Defiance, Ohio. Connie was a 1969 graduate of Defiance High School and worked as a switchboard operator for...

Mar 2, 2024

Virginia Lee Herr, age 92, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, at her home in Defiance, OH. She was born on April 16, 1931, to the late Otheo and Anna (Lehman) English in Defiance, OH. Ginny was a 1949 graduate of Defiance High School. On July 2, 1949, she married Joseph W. Herr, who precedes her...

Mar 1, 2024

James W. Goedde, 90, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 1, 2024, at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center. Jim who was affectionately known by many as just "Goedde" was born on April 6, 1933, to Raymond and Alta (Geren) Goedde in Defiance, Ohio.  He was a 1951 Defiance High School graduate. After graduation...

Feb 29, 2024

Barbarann Girlie, age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg, Ohio. She was born on February 7, 1938 to the late Rudolph and Winifred (Murphy) Clevenger in Defiance, Ohio. She was a 1956 graduate of Jewell High School and was active in dance, baton, softball,...

Feb 29, 2024

Margaret  A. "Peggy" Ramey, age 77 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on March 19, 1946 to the late Paul and Margrate (Boday) Plummer in Defiance, Ohio. Margaret was married for 20 years to Jerry Ramey, who preceded her in death. Margaret was a member of...

Feb 28, 2024

Betty M. Dunlap age 96 of Defiance, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Trustwell Kingsbury Place. She was born on November 6, 1927 to the late John and Ethel (Edwards) Sanderson in Paulding County, Ohio. On December 2, 1943 she married Calvin Dunlap, who preceded her in death on October 6, 2000....

Feb 27, 2024

Jeffrey B. Lasanen, age 50, of Defiance, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2024.

He was born on February 28, 1973 to Dennis and Janet (Brewer) Lasanen in Saginaw, MI. Jeff was a 1991 graduate of Heritage High School in Saginaw Township, MI. He completed his undergraduate education at Taylor University...

Feb 26, 2024

Emma Kay Maddock, age 77 of Defiance, passed away on Monday morning, February 26, 2024.

She was born on November 27, 1946, to John and Loretta (Lutz) Drennan in Medina, Ohio. On November 29, 1968, she married Roger Maddock who survives.

Emma grew up in Elyria Ohio. She got her bachelor's degree from BGSU in...

Feb 26, 2024

Mary Lou Missler, age 70 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. She was born on April 10, 1953 to the late Sylvester and Marjorie (Allgire) Longsmith in Defiance, Ohio. On May 11, 1991 she married Paul Missler, who survives. Mary Lou was a faithful member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Bryan, and Defiance Eagles...

Feb 25, 2024

Vernon R. "Vern" Sweinhagen, age 76 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on December 11, 1947 to the late Ralph and Clara Sweinhagen. On July 20, 1969 he married the love of his life Donna Wagner. Together they had a son Rodney who also preceded him in death. Vern...

Feb 24, 2024

Defiance, Ohio mourns the loss of a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Margaret Ann Mack, who passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024. Born on May 10, 1932, in Paulding, Ohio, Margaret was the beloved daughter of Paul and Margaret Hasch.

Margaret's life was one of enduring love and commitment. She graduated from Defiance High School...

Feb 23, 2024

Timothy J. Casarez, age 65 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 23, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1958 to the late Alfonso and Peggy (Frakes) Casarez in Napoleon, Ohio. He worked as a Truck Driver for Genova Products until his retirement in 2020. Tim enjoyed fishing, reading, spending time...

Feb 21, 2024

Diamantina Contreras, age 94 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on August 7, 1929 to the late Apolinar and Zeniada (Pena) Santos in Brownsville, Texas. On April 17, 1946 she married Ignacio Contreras, who preceded her in death on March...

Feb 21, 2024

Donald R. Gahris, age 74 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday morning, February 21, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 19, 1949 to Robert and Lois (Scheuerman) Gahris in Defiance, Ohio. Don was a 1967 graduate of Defiance High School, and earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo, where...