Obituaries

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...

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...