Obituaries

Jan 23, 2024

Frances J. Mack, age 92 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on July 14, 1931 to Joseph and Ruth (Kleinhen) Delarber in Noble Township, Ohio. On November 28, 1953 she married Lyle Mack, who preceded her in death in 2001. Frances was a faithful member of St....

Jan 22, 2024

Craig C. Hammersmith, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on April 13, 1950 to Ralph and Louise (Carlson) Hammersmith in Defiance, Ohio. On May 6, 1983 he married Chris Knowlton, who survives. Craig and Chris owned and operated Defiance Truck Sales and...

Jan 22, 2024

Joanne Bonnett, age 87 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born November 24, 1936, to Wayne M. and Goldie C. (Yarrington) Crosser in Defiance, Ohio. Joanne graduated from Defiance High School in 1954. She was married to Albert C. Bonnett, who preceded her in death in 2007....

Jan 22, 2024

Grant Richard Muncy, age 73, was born in Holden, West Virginia, and passed away in Defiance, Ohio on January 22nd, 2024, with his loving wife, Kay, by his side.

Grant was born on November 2nd, 1950, to the late Quincy and Emogene Muncy in Holden, West Virginia. After graduating from Lenore High, He left his hometown in...

Jan 19, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Wayne Martin, age 56, of Defiance, passed away on January 19, 2024, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center with his loving significant other, Juantia, by his side. He was born on March 3, 1967, to Delbert Martin and Joyce Kiessling in Lima, OH. Joe worked in shipping and receiving for Old Castle in Napoleon for over...

Jan 17, 2024

Local historian and former city councilwoman Sally A. Myers, Ph.D., died Jan. 17, 2024, at her home. She was 82.

Born June 26, 1941 to Keith and Mary (Carey) Tustison, her family's civic-mindedness inspired both Sally's career and her lifelong passions for politics, music, and historic preservation. Her father co-founded the Northwesternaires barbershop chorus, and her mother...

Jan 17, 2024

Abraham Flores, Jr., age 90, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 4, 1933, to Abraham and Eudelia (Jones) Flores in Eagle Pass, TX.  On November 4, 1961, he married Margaret Godoy who survives in Defiance. He was a member of St Mary Catholic Church and the...

Jan 16, 2024

Josephine E. Fick, age 97 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate.

She was born on February 8th, 1926 to Otto Melberg and Winnifred (McAllister) Cromett in Pine River, Minnesota. On July 9, 1943 she married Kenneth Fick, who preceded her in death in 2003.

Josephine enjoyed playing cards,...

Jan 16, 2024

Dontae Maurice Smith Jr. passed from this world into the arms of his Savior at 6 years old in Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus OH.  Dontae told his mom that he knew God was going to heal him, and God did just that in providing eternal healing. We cry here, but also praise God that Dontae is rejoicing in the...

Jan 13, 2024

Ronald Lee Craig Jr., age 51 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1972 to Ronald Lee Sr. and Frances (Fultz) Craig in Bucyrus, Ohio. On December 15, 2010 he married Jessica Best, who survives. Ron worked at several factories in the area. He enjoyed fishing,...

Jan 13, 2024

Linda Kay (Deatrick) Chehi, age 72 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio.

She was born on November 8, 1951 to Bernard and Jeneane (Roehrig) Deatrick in Defiance, Ohio. Linda is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Jerry) Snyder of Defiance, and four grandchildren, Tony and Abby Bock...

Jan 12, 2024

Marilyn Jean Degler, 92, of Defiance, left her earthly trials to claim her eternal inheritance in Christ Jesus on Friday, January 12, 2023, at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on December 4, 1931, as the only child of James E. and Flora A. (Delius) Hornbeck in Huron County, Ohio, and spent her childhood among an extended family...

Jan 11, 2024

Richard A. Brown, age 90 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on July 12, 1933 to Jesse and Esther (Olson) Brown in Defiance County, OH. In 1957 Richard married Beverly Cereghin who preceded him in death in 1992. Richard...

Jan 11, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Lynn Jewell passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewis County, West Virginia to Clyde and Reta Jewell on January 12, 1938. He graduated from Weston High School in 1956.

On June 4, 1957, he married the love of his life Delcie "Deanie" Polan, who...

Jan 10, 2024

Samuel J. Davis, age 77, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 10, 2024 at his residence in Evansport, Ohio. He was born on August 15, 1946 to Samuel and Martha (Prine) Davis in Delphos, Ohio.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. On August 18, 1974 he married Sheila Shew, who...

Jan 3, 2024

Douglas "Doug" Robert Layne, age 67 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on October 17, 1956 to Robert and Rita (Crumrine) Layne in Defiance, Ohio. Doug was a 1975 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 3, 1978 he married...

Jan 3, 2024

Clinton "Bud" W. Throne, age 93 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on November 22, 1930 to Clinton and Florence (Gearhart) Throne in Williams County, Ohio. His mother passed away when he was two years old, and he was raised by a wonderful stepmother, Willo...

Jan 1, 2024

Rosemary (Summers) Altherr, age 95, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Glenn Park of Defiance, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 25, 1928, the daughter of John and Josephine (DeWitt) Summers in Springfield, IL. On September 20, 1947 she married Richard J. Altherr, who preceded her in death in January, 1991. Rosemary spent...

Dec 30, 2023

Theresa "Terri" JoAnne Stykemain, age 55 of Defiance, fulfilled her earthly life on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in San Antonio, TX while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 14, 1968 (Flag Day) to John and Mary (Batt) Wagner in Napoleon, OH.  Theresa was a faithful member of St. Michael's Ridge Catholic Church, where...

Dec 30, 2023

Therman "Therm" R. Ratliff, age 77 of Frostproof, Florida, formerly of Defiance, passed away on December 30, 2023 at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. He was born on November 26, 1946 to Curtis and Emil Ratliff in Grundy, Virginia. He studied at the University of Pikeville and Northwest State Community College. On July 22, 1972 he married his...