Obituaries

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...

Jan 4, 2023

Herbert E. "Herb" Delventhal, age 93 of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday morning, January 4, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. He was born on March 13, 1929 to the late Ernest and Sophia (Moeck) Delventhal in Waterville, Ohio.  He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry during the Korean War. On February...

Jan 3, 2023

Cynthia M. Newsome, age 62 of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 27, 1960 to the late Earcel and Juanita (Cantrell) Coleman in Zebulon, Kentucky. Cynthia enjoyed crafts, gardening and painting. She was a wonderful and caring mother and grandmother, and she treasured her...

Jan 3, 2023

Dale Eugene Dicke, age 93 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born in New Bremen, Ohio on May 10, 1929 to the late Edwin and Alice (Niemeyer) Dicke. Dale was a graduate of St. Mary High School. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War, where he was...

Jan 3, 2023

Thomas M. Oberhaus, age 65 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 22, 1957 to the late Marvin and Lois (Shock) Oberhaus in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1975 graduate of Tinora High School and attended Toledo University. Tom was a member of St....

Jan 2, 2023

Thomas E. Hancock, 76, of Evansport, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 1, 1946 to the late Leonard and Helen (Talmage) Hancock in Defiance, Ohio. He was a graduate of Tinora High School. On April 11, 1970 he married Beverly (Steingass) Hancock, who survives.

Jan 2, 2023

Victoria A "Vickie" Kiessling, age 82 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her home in Defiance. She was born on December 22, 1940 to the late Leo "Bud" and Marjorie (Groh) Steel in Defiance. On July 6, 1974 she married Rick Kiessling, who survives. Vickie was a member of Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 and...

Jan 1, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Gee, age 37 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 7, 1985 in Oceanside, California. Jeff was a member of Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. He worked at Roberts Machine in Oakwood, Ohio, and he bartended at Sinners in Defiance. Jeff was a friend to everyone and never...

Dec 31, 2022

Joanne Johnson (Mehring), age 93, went home to the Lord December 31, 2022. She was born December 14th, 1929, in Defiance, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her spouse, Robert Johnson, parents, brothers, sister and son-in-law.

She is survived by her children Diane & Kathy, sister Dort, son-in-law Murray as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, a...

Dec 30, 2022

Gary G. Grim, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on August 17, 1939 to Otis and Tressa Grim in Defiance. He was a graduate of Holgate HS in 1957. Gary worked as an Insurance Salesman until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Linda...