Obituaries

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...

Dec 30, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Isabela  Perez, age 53, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday,  December 30, 2023 at Flower Hospital in Toledo, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 15, 1970 to Frank and Christine (Ortiz) Contrez in Hicksville. On December 21, 1988 she married Juan "Alex" Perez who survives. Becky worked as a custodian for Bud's Restaurant in...

Dec 28, 2023

John F. Yeoman passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in LaPorte, Indiana to Ralph and Ruth (Garner) Yeoman on August 17, 1936.  He attended Hanna High School and graduated in 1954.  He worked on the family farm before deciding to work in the medical field. He attend Gary Methodist/Indiana...

Dec 27, 2023

Terrance James "Dinger" Haydinger, age 79 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, December 27, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on April 8, 1944 to Richard and Agnes (Haas) Haydinger in Patterson, New Jersey. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. Terry earned his Bachelor's degree from Defiance College...

Dec 26, 2023

Paul C. Schmidt, age 70, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on February 13, 1953 to Maurice Schmidt and Mary Eileen (Schroeder) Schmidt in Lima, Ohio. Paul worked for several years as a truck driver for Bryan Truck Line and advanced to dispatch.  He...

Dec 23, 2023

Merl E. Hahn, 98, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born on March 25, 1925 to Earl and Iva (Eitniear) Hahn in Defiance, OH.  In 1950 he married Anna Marie Shartzer, who passed away in 2000. In 2001 Merl married Rose Lang-Roehrig, who preceded him in death in 2016....

Dec 23, 2023

Kenneth H. Morris died at his home peacefully in Temperance, MI on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He is now one of God's Brightest Angels.

Ken was born on August 8, 1933 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Fredrick (Dick) and D'Nell (Fout) Morris who preceded him in death. He was a 1951 graduate of Defiance High School...

Dec 22, 2023

Pauline Ellen Coressel, 92, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, December 22, 2023 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, OH. She was born on November 14, 1931 to the late Paul "Skip" and Agnes (Mohr) Skiver in Defiance, OH. Due to Pauline's mother passing away when she was only two years old, and her father remarried when...

Dec 19, 2023

Carl H Kruse, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on May 15, 1936, to Carl and Ruth (Taylor) Kruse in Paulding, Ohio. On May 4, 1963, he married Lavonna King who survives in Defiance.

Carl worked as a Millwright for General Motors and was a...

Dec 18, 2023

Mary Hernandez, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 16, 1952, in Defiance, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of the late Lupe and Guadalupe (Garza) Basquez.

Mary is survived by her two loving...