Obituaries

Jan 17, 2023

Holly A. (Hopper) Schultz, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on September 11, 1962 to James and Mary Ellen (Krutsch) Hopper in Sarasota, Florida. On May 17, 1985 she married David Schultz, who survives.

Holly was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She...

Jan 16, 2023

James D. Yeager, age 83 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on November 26, 1939 to the late Harold and Hazel (Schmitt) Yeager in Defiance, Ohio. On November 5, 1966 he married Yvonne (Fickel) Yeager, who resides in Defiance. James was a member of St....

Jan 16, 2023

Samuel Ray Ankney, age 60 of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1962 to the late Donald and Barbara (VanScooter) Ankney in Defiance, Ohio. Sam worked as a commercial painter and was a member of Painter's Union Local #867. He enjoyed woodworking, carving, drawing, puzzles, and being...

Jan 16, 2023

John M. "Mike" Simon, age 76 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday morning, January 16, 2023. He was born on March 17, 1946 to the late Walter and Helen (Patterson) Simon in Toledo, Ohio. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Oakwood High School. On November 26, 1964 he married Sandy (Seither) Simon...

Jan 15, 2023

Donna L. Bond, 64, of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born on January 28, 1958 to the late Kenneth and Sarah (Smith) Wilson in Fairview, Ohio. Donna lived in N. Ridgeville, Ohio until 2013 before moving to Continental. She worked KMI Manufacturing in Kalida, Ohio...

Jan 12, 2023

Jamie Lynn Hazelton, 43, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on May 22, 1979 to Darrell and Elaine (Lingvai) Tygart in Westminster, Colorado.  Jamie was proud of the fact both her parents were retired law enforcement officers.  She graduated from Aravada West High School,...

Jan 12, 2023

Wayne H. Myers Jr., age 82 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on July 17, 1940 to the late Nina Mae and Wayne H. Myers Sr. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On October 23, 1987 he married Patsy (Burdue) Myers who survives. Wayne proudly served...

Jan 11, 2023

John Thomas "Tommy" Klima, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. He was born in Defiance on May 31, 1939 to Walter and Lucille (Daft) Klima. Tommy enjoyed bike riding, talking with people, and spending time outdoors. Tommy is survived by his brother, Paul Klima, and two nephews Craig...

Jan 11, 2023

Deanna M. Peio, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on December 30, 1937 to the late Kenneth and Grace Wright in Toledo, Ohio. She was a 1955 graduate of DeVilbiss High School and attended college. On November 1, 1958 she married Howard F. Peio, who preceded her...

Jan 10, 2023

Audrey E. Roth, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on June 5, 1955 to Paul and Grace (Farris) Smith in Defiance, Ohio. Audrey was a 1973 graduate of Continental High School. On August 4, 1973 she married David A. Roth at...

Jan 10, 2023

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, taken from this world too soon. Paul Peter Christopher Frank Sr., 68, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 10, 2023. His family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing. Born on November 16, 1954, to Stephen and Theresa Frank, Paul was raised on a small family farm in Defiance, OH. After...

Jan 10, 2023

Bonnie Jean (Wolf) (Lammon) Shaw was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa, following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born June 14, 1934 in Tedrow, Ohio to Frederick H. J. and Edna (Snow) Wolf, who preceded her in death.

Bonnie was a life-long bookkeeper,...

Jan 9, 2023

April Ann Deyarmond, 49, of Montpelier, Ohio, gained her Heavenly Home on Monday, January 9, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on February 15, 1973 to Francis and Antha (Cline) Alexander in Defiance, Ohio. April was a loving and caring wife, daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved and adored her children and grandchildren, they meant the world...

Jan 7, 2023

Alice K. Bishop, age 89, of Defiance, passed away on  January 7, 2023 at GlennPark of Defiance. She was born on July 31, 1933 to the late Anthony and Mildred (Riley) Keehn in Paulding County. She was a 1952 graduate of  Oakwood High School. On July 5, 1953 she married Lavon Bishop at the Church of the Brethren in...

Jan 6, 2023

Emilie Ann Lenhart passed away peacefully Friday, January 6, 2023, at Mercy Health Defiance Hospital. She was 84. She was a tireless, fierce and intelligent woman. She embraced everything she did with warmth and compassion. She raised seven children, along with her late husband, Dr. Ben Lenhart, and supported her kids in pursuing their passions. She made brave choices...

Jan 6, 2023

Betty Jane Schackow, age 92, of Defiance, passed away on  January 6, 2023 at Mercy Defiance Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 7, 1930 to Ralph and Irma (Koerber) Osborn in Defiance. On December 10, 1949 she married Ernest Schackow and he preceded her in death in November of 1991. Betty lived alone and...

Jan 5, 2023

Anthony William"Tony" Krueger, age 56, of Greenville, Ohio and previously of Chicago, IL, passed away on  January 5, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 29, 1966 to William and Anita (Nordhaus) Krueger in Defiance, Ohio. Tony was raised in a large Catholic family with six siblings. He was engaged to be married to Laura Schiavone. Tony...

Jan 5, 2023

Mildred R. Myers, age 102 of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away in her home on Thursday, January 5, 2023 having fulfilled a life of devotion to her family, neighbors, and friends. Mildred was born on January 13, 1920 in Paulding County to parents Edwin and Lura Coil. Mildred and her family moved to Van Wert in 1924 where she helped...

Jan 4, 2023

Josephine "Jo" Polk, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Parkview Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was born on October 4, 1948 to the late Leonard and Anita (Gonzales) O'Neal in Sherman, Texas. On September 23, 1978 she married Thomas Polk who survives. Jo was the former director of The Skylark Youth...

Jan 4, 2023

Josephine M. "Jo" Curl-Williamson, age 100 of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at her home in Defiance. Josephine was born on April 9, 1922 in Lima, Ohio to the late Joseph and Alma (Martin) Long. In 1939 she married Harold D. Curl who was listed as missing in action during WWII and declared deceased on September...