Obituaries

Sep 12, 2023

James H. Arens, age 94 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday morning, September 12, 2023 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 22, 1928 to the late Clayton C. and Gertrude (Puehl) Arens in Defiance, OH. James was a 1947 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S....

Sep 10, 2023

Jenni Lynn Ellis, 63, of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home in Englewood, FL. She was born on December 20, 1959 to Melvin and Barbara (Tobias) Porter in Defiance, Ohio. Jenni was a 1978 graduate of Ayersville High School. On April 14, 1991 she married Thomas Ellis, who survives.

Sep 9, 2023

Sheila Ann Sauber, 72, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on June 4, 1951 to Leslie and Ida Mae (Williamson) Brown in Williamson, West Virginia. On May 5, 1984 she married Bob Sauber who survives. Sheila worked as a custodian for Four County Career Center for ten years...

Sep 7, 2023

Leona A. Wright, 93, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Leona was born on January 5, 1930 to the late Irel and Hester (Overmier) Ashbaugh in Delta, Ohio. She was a 1948 graduate of Defiance High School. On January 28, 1950, she married Richard...

Sep 6, 2023

Waynetta J. "Sue" Bostelman, age 72, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her residence. She was born on July 20, 1951 to the late Charles and Beverly (VanSkyock) Fehrenbach in Muncie, Indiana. Sue was a member of Neapolis Church of Christ. She worked for several years at IAC in Wauseon, Ohio until her...

Sep 6, 2023

John E. Davenport, age 88 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on August 23, 1935 to the late Donald and Mary (Murray) Davenport in Delta, Ohio. John was a 1954 graduate of Delta High School. He proudly served his country as a...

Sep 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, James Edward Miller, 85 of Defiance. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home in Defiance.

He was born on September 7, 1937 to Edward and Irene Miller (Etchen) in Jewell, Ohio. On June 6,...

Sep 5, 2023

God is faithful in His promises. Mrs. Donna M. Nicely was called home to the arms of her Lord and Savior September 5, 2023, 12:50 AM, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center at the age of 85.

Donna was born to Donald and Regina (Panning) Fedderke on August 18, 1938 in Ridgeville Corners. She was baptized...

Sep 4, 2023

Rodger L. Proxmire, 77, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on August 8, 1946 to Florence (Coffman) and Gaylord J. Proxmire Sr. in Defiance. Rodger worked at Paulding Co Engineers Office for 36 years until his retirement in 2002. He enjoyed driving and attending Cincinnati Reds...

Sep 4, 2023

Leo Douglas Becker was welcomed into the world on August 28, 1953 by his parents Ivan and Ruth (Hausbeck) Becker. On November 18, 1972 he married the love of his life Denise (Wing) Becker in Lincoln, MI. On September 15, 1977 he welcomed his first son Douglas Randall Becker, December 1,1979 he welcomed his second son Eric John Becker....

Sep 4, 2023

Russell "Tom" Thomas of Defiance, Ohio, passed away September 4, 2023, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 12, 1942, to Russell and Thelma Thomas in Toledo, Ohio.  He graduated from McComb High School in 1961 and served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force 1961-1967. In 1967,...

Sep 3, 2023

Garrett "Gary" Edward Spangler left this earth for heaven on the beautiful Sunday morning of September 3, 2023. Gary was born December 20, 1966 in Fukuoka, Japan to adoring parents Glenn Edward Spangler and Judith Ann Deeds Jones. A graduate of Crow High School, he then pursued his degree in computer science. He was hired by Microsoft where he...

Sep 1, 2023

Raymond J. Froelich, age 78 of Luckey, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2023 from injuries sustained in an accident. He was born on November 6, 1944 to the late Donald and Mary Catherine (Limpach) Froelich in Defiance, Ohio. Ray was an active member of Cedar Creek Church in Perrysburg, Ohio. He always enjoyed helping others and...

Sep 1, 2023

Leo "Pete" V.  Wiseman of Defiance, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 1, 1934 in Highland Township to the late Ray and Fannie (Shuler) Wiseman.

Pete retired from Zeller Corporation and also was a life-long farmer. He was not afraid of hard work, which...

Sep 1, 2023

Russell Gene Cline went to be with the Lord passing peacefully of natural causes, September 1, 2023  at the age of 92.

Gene was born at home in Mark Center on May 19, 1931 to Russell and Mildred Cline.  He graduated from Mark Center High School in 1949.  Shortly after, he married the absolute love of his...

Aug 31, 2023

Steve M. Fisher, 75, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born January 9th, 1948 in Napoleon, Ohio, to George J. and Norma (Shelt) Fisher. A 1965 graduate of Napoleon High School, he proudly served his country as a U. S. Marine and was a Vietnam veteran. He retired...

Aug 30, 2023

Iris E. Greear, age 88 of Defiance, passed away on her birthday, August 30, 2023, at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on August 30, 1935, to the late Leonard and Gertrude (Patton) Stallard in Coeburn, Virginia. On March 3, 1956, she married James T. Greear, who preceded her in death on January 10, 2020. Iris was a faithful...

Aug 27, 2023

NormaLinda Valenzuela, age 62 of Holgate, Ohio, passed away on  Sunday, August 27, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on April 16, 1961 to the late Jose Jr. and Irene (Medrano) DeLeon in Weslaco, Texas. Norma was a 1979 graduate of Stryker High School. On June 11, 1979 she married Candelario Valenzuela Jr. who survives.

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Aug 27, 2023

Valerie Smith welcomed Amber into this world on March 9th 1980.  Shortly after she was placed into the arms of Theresa and Michael Westrick. On February 22, 2003 Amber married her true love, Eric Becker. They spent 20 wonderful years of wedded bliss together. Together they had two beautiful children who she adored and cherished. She was a member...

Aug 26, 2023

Paul Gilbert Stork, age 75, of Paulding, passed away on  August 26, 2023 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1948 to Vern "Shirley" and Irene (Englemann) Stork in Defiance. He was a 1966 graduate of Oakwood High School. On April 22, 1972  he married Gail Gerken at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Ayersville. Paul was...