Obituaries

Jul 12, 2023

Claire E. Buchman, age 31 of North Olmsted, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening, July 12, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on October 17, 1991 to Michael and Anne (DeWolfe) Buchman in Toledo, Ohio. Claire was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Claire had previously worked...

Jul 12, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Truman J. Chrisman, age 78, of Defiance. He passed away on Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, where he had been a patient.

Truman was formerly employed at the Valentine Theater and Kissner's Restaurant in Defiance. He loved movies, was very loyal,...

Jul 11, 2023

Marjorie Ruth (Knowles) Case, of Defiance, passed away at Glen Park of  Defiance in the loving company of her children, Don and Patti on July 11th, 2023. She was 94. Marge was born on April 3rd, 1929, to Donald and Julia (Schadwald) Knowles in Dundee, MI. The oldest of five children, Marge excelled in school. After graduating from Monroe...

Jul 10, 2023

Larry Lee "Whitey" Weible, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 13, 1938 in Paulding County, Ohio. On June 4, 1956 he married Agnes Louise Williams, who preceded him in death on August 31, 2021. Larry worked for over 44 years...

Jul 9, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" Gonzalez, age 53 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, July 9, 2023 at his home in Defiance. He was born in Robstown, Texas on September 22, 1969 to the late Arturo and Isabelle (Garza) Cuellar. Ernie worked as a welder for several years. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and The Ohio...

Jul 6, 2023

Craig R. Holman, age 66 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday morning, July 6, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 5, 1957 to the late Virgil and Erma (Kennedy) Holman in Defiance, Ohio. Craig worked at Campbell's Soup Company for several years. He was a member of Defiance Moose Lodge #2094,...

Jul 5, 2023

Barbara A. Cavin, age 71 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 6, 1952 to the late Hibbert and Elsie (Burnett) Belcher in Big Rock, Virginia. On August 26, 1969 she married Harold Cavin, who survives. Barbara is survived...

Jul 3, 2023

Robert T. "Bob" Brady, 81, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 3, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 14, 1941 to the late Robert and Leota (Baker) Brady in Toledo, Ohio. On September 13, 1963 he married Brigitte Buck, who survives. Bob proudly served our country...

Jul 3, 2023

Gloria M. Terrazas, age 79 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday morning, July 3, 2023 at her home in Defiance. She was born in Eagle Pass, Texas on March 17, 1944 to the late Cresencio and Hortencia (Martinez) Montoya. On December 31, 1961 she married Pedro Terrazas, who survives. Gloria was an active...

Jul 2, 2023

Nina L. Sickbert, age 88 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 30, 1935 to the late William and Edith (Osborn) Sturm. In 2009 she married Victor Sickbert, who preceded her in death in 2013. Nina was a member of Church of Christ in...

Jul 1, 2023

Phyllis (Nieboer) Kaiser, 74, was called to heavenly glory on Saturday, July 1, 2023, with her endeared husband and son, Douglas by her side at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

Phyllis was born February 16, 1949 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of William and Henrietta Nieboer.

She attended the University of...

Jul 1, 2023

Mary Evelyn Hathaway, 89, of Defiance, passed away Saturday July 1, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on November 29, 1933 to Elbert and Edna (Hanna) Ebersole in Defiance County, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor's Degree at Anderson University in Anderson Indiana and her Master's Degree at the University of St. Francis in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. ...

Jun 27, 2023

Hal Matthew "Matt" Hanenkrath, age 40 of Ayersville, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on August 4, 1982 to Hal and Lori (Duerk) Hanenkrath in Defiance, Ohio. Matt was a 2001 graduate of Ayersville High School where he participated in football and baseball. On April 11, 2009 he married...

Jun 21, 2023

Diana (Diane) Marie Mayer transitioned from earthly life to Eternal life on June 21, 2023 after receiving visits from family and friends during 10 days at the CHP Inpatient Facility in Defiance. She passed as she had lived surrounded by many family members and friends. She was born on December 22, 1948, to Dale and Madonna (Stevenson) Hammons. On...

Jun 21, 2023

Alpha H. "Junior" Kiessling Jr., age 80 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on June 3, 1943 to the late Violet (Ankney) and Alpha Kiessling Sr. On April 25, 1964 he married Roberta "Bobbye" Scott who survives. Junior was a life...

Jun 17, 2023

Mildred M. "Millie" Beindorf, age 97 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on November 13, 1925 to the late Albert and Zola (Miller) Hasselschwert in Defiance, Ohio. On March 20, 1948 she married Richard Beindorf, who preceded her in death on June 3, 1995. Millie...

Jun 16, 2023

Marilyn Ann Colwell, age 89, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 16, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on November 11, 1933 in Napoleon, Ohio to James F. Ellsworth and Vera J. (Varner) Ellsworth.  Marilyn was a 1951 graduate of Defiance High School.  On September 28, 1952 she...

Jun 14, 2023

William Clyde Burmeister, age 79, of Defiance, passed away on  June 14, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on June 30, 1943 to the late Joseph and Rose (DeFleece) Burmeister in Trenton, NJ. William proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1960 to 1964 during the Vietnam War. He worked as...

Jun 13, 2023

Richard J. "Dick" Maxson, age 61 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on August 21, 1961 to the late Richard and Gwenlyn (Bradshaw) Maxson in Flint, Michigan. Dick was a graduate of Millington High School. He was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church and enjoyed volunteering for...

Jun 9, 2023

Mary Ann Krauss, age 84 of Defiance, formerly of Napoleon, peacefully passed away Friday June 9, 2023 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance.

She was born on April 12, 1939 to the late Rueben and Ola (Falor) Watkins in Napoleon, Ohio. Mary Ann was a graduate of Liberty Center High School class of 1957.  She married Larry...