Obituaries

Nov 5, 2023

Ann E. Steffel, age 95, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on May 1, 1928 to the late Anthony and Elizabeth Gazarek in Jewell, Ohio. On July 2, 1951 she married Paul C. Steffel, who preceded her in death on March 1, 2009. Ann was a faithful member of St. Mary...

Nov 5, 2023

Ruth Marie Flory, age 104 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Brookview Healthcare Center. She was born on May 17, 1919 to Clifford and Rose Ellen (Clementz) Baker. She graduated from Jewell High School in 1938 where she met her husband, Lester Flory, who preceded her in death  in 2005. They were happily married...

Nov 2, 2023

Denny Alan Dearth, age 53 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home in Defiance. He was born on October 31, 1970 to Dennis and Faye (Darr) Dearth in Defiance, Ohio. Denny was a graduate of Ayersville High School and proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a electrician for...

Nov 1, 2023

Marilyn J. Houck, age 91, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 1, 2023 in her home in Napoleon, Ohio. She was born on February 26, 1932 and was the chosen daughter of George and Caroline (Groll) Rohrs. Marilyn attended Florida School. On June 4, 1953 she married the love of her life, Lawrence "Sid" Houck, who preceded her in...

Oct 30, 2023

Rodolfo "Rudy" Sierra, age 70, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at his residence in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on July 15, 1953 to the late Alfredo Palma and Oralia (Munoz) Sierra  in Napoleon, Ohio. Rudy proudly earned his Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College and his Master's Degree from San Antonio College. He was...

Oct 30, 2023

Margaret Catherine Gick, age 88 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday morning, October 30, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on August 19, 1935 to the late Perry and Marjorie (Minsel) Lehman in Jewell, Ohio. On June 18, 1955 she married Wilbur Gick, her surviving spouse.

Margaret was a faithful member...

Oct 28, 2023

Daniel R. Moreno, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1963 to the late John Salinas and Josie Moreno in Defiance, Ohio. Daniel worked at Campbell Soup Company in Napoleon for 15 years. He was a huge fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. Daniel...

Oct 27, 2023

Betty M. Fulmer, age 84, passed away on Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at her residence in Defiance, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 22, 1939 to the late Marie Slattman and Ralph Wilser. Betty was a 1957 graduate of Continental High School. She worked most of her life at Zeller Corporation and retired from Sauder's....

Oct 26, 2023

Dixie I. Blazey, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at her residence. She was born on February 1, 1941 to Harvey and Ruby (Armstrong) Keller in Madrid, Nebraska. Dixie was a 1959 graduate of Defiance High School and worked at Champion Plastics in Bryan, Ohio.  She then worked at General Motors Powertrain in Defiance. In...

Oct 25, 2023

William F. "Bill" Rieke, age 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on September 13, 1925 to Ferdinand and Vera (Harrow) Rieke in Paulding, Ohio. He was a 1943 graduate of Oakwood High School. He proudly served our country in Iwo Jima in the U.S. Army as an Air...

Oct 25, 2023

Robert  H. "Bud" Cereghin Jr., age 84, peacefully passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 25, 2023 at his home in Defiance, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 22, 1939 to Salome (Gustwiller) and Robert H. Cereghin Sr. in Defiance, Ohio. Bud was a 1957 graduate of Defiance High School. On October 17, 1959 he married Joan...

Oct 24, 2023

Floyd A. Culver, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 surrounded by his family at his residence in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on April 13, 1941 to Floyd R. and Dorothy (Schwilk) Culver in Bucyrus. On August 14, 1965 he married Ann Schaffer, his surviving spouse.  He earned his Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University...

Oct 24, 2023

Clifton G. Wolf, age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Hospice of NW Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio. He was born on September 12, 1933 to Richard and Florence (Brecth) Wolf in Highland Township, Ohio. Clifton was a 1951 graduate of Holgate High School. On August 10, 1952, he married Helen Yackee, who preceded...

Oct 20, 2023

Julie M. Van Curen, 1/30/1940 - 10/20/2023 of Sherwood, Ohio has left this world. Julie was known for her amazing cooking and baking skills. She was a bookkeeper until her retirement. She was the wife of the late James Van Curen Sr. Her son James Van Curen Jr. survives as does her grandchildren; Zachary (Kay) and Isabella Van Curen....

Oct 20, 2023

Rob F. Prough, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Brookview Nursing Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on January 22, 1943 to Douglas and Vera (Johnson) Prough in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On November 4, 1983 he married JoAnn Perry, who survives. Rob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...

Oct 18, 2023

Rodger (Rod) G. Martin, age 78, of Defiance, Ohio passed away Wednesday October 18th, 2023, at The Laurels of Defiance.  He was born on May 29, 1945, to Gerald and Elizabeth (Rea) Martin in Defiance, Ohio.

Rod was a 1963 graduate of Ayersville Local High School where he was a member of the 1961 State Championship Basketball...

Oct 18, 2023

Alsace Trevino-Ramon, 33, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on May 3, 1990 to Steve Ramon and Patricia "Trish" Trevino in  Defiance. As a teenager, Alsace worked at Tom's Donuts and Wendy's. Alsace was a member of St Mary Catholic Church.  She had a heart...

Oct 17, 2023

Azura Skye Yant, daughter of Megan F. Weisenburger and Austin T. H. Yant of Defiance, was silently born on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Azura is survived by her grandparents, Jennie and Craig Weisenburger, Julia Snyder and Thomas Yant, all of Defiance, great-grandparents; Peggy McGladdery, Sheri (Mark) Cereghin, Linda and Jack...

Oct 13, 2023

Leslie John "Les" Guelde, 61, of Paulding, passed away on Friday October 13, 2023 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. Les was born on August 16, 1962 to Herman and Jean (Webb) Guelde in Paulding, Ohio. He was a 1980 graduate of Defiance High School. Les worked as a coordinator for Campbell Soup Company in Napoleon, OH for...

Oct 12, 2023

Defiance, Ohio mourns the loss of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and proud Navy Veteran, Jonas Joseph Mack, who peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Born in Ney, Ohio on March 19, 1930, Jonas's life was a testament to resilience, love, unwavering dedication to his family, country, and his deep faith, instilled in him by his parents,...