Obituaries

Jul 19, 2023

Ronald L. Scott Sr., age 75 of Cecil, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was born on October 14, 1947 to the late John and Arlene (Shock) Scott in Defiance, Ohio. Ron proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. On July 16, 1976 he married Patricia Miller,...

Jul 18, 2023

Albert S. "Steve" Molnar Jr., age 84 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday evening, July 18, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 20, 1938 to the late Wilma (Fillman) and Albert Molnar Sr. Steve proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy on the...

Jul 15, 2023

Mary M. Simon Colwell, age 90 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, July 15, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born in Putnam County, Ohio on October 12, 1932 to the late George and Ruth (Hiltner) Simon. Mary was a graduate of Continental High School and had lived on Krouse Road since her marriage to...

Jul 14, 2023

John Fetter, age 84 formerly of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Friday evening, July 14, 2023 at Advanced Specialty Hospitals of Toledo.

He was born November 13, 1938 to the late Robert and Doris (Walker) Fetter in Napoleon, Ohio. On July 30, 1965 he married Martha "Bobbie" Shook (deceased).

John attended Defiance...

Jul 14, 2023

Caren Bush, age 78 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Friday morning, July 14, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on September 22, 1944 to the late Carl and Naomi (Bistline) Lehman in Bryan, Ohio. On April 15, 1983 she married Steven Bush, who survives. Caren was a faithful and...

Jul 14, 2023

Daniel Robert Okuly, 74, of Defiance, passed away Friday July 14, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Defiance. He was born on November 8, 1948 to Robert and Rita (Weaver) Okuly in Lima, Ohio. Dan was a 1967 graduate of Holgate High School.  On December 27, 1968 he married F. Dian Williams who survives.  He served his country in the...

Jul 13, 2023

Roy Coleman, age 65 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on January 30, 1958 to Dennie and Perlie (McGuire) Coleman in Chicago, Illinois.  Roy was a member of First Church of God. He enjoyed sports and was always a good student with all A's and B's...

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...