Obituaries

Oct 17, 2022

Elnora M. Westrick, age 90 of Defiance, passed away on Monday morning, October 17, 2022 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on October 3, 1932 to the late Herman and Clara (Wichman) Bunke in Flatrock Twp. in Henry County, Ohio. Elnora was a 1950 graduate of Florida  High School. On January 15, 1951 she married Walter...

Oct 14, 2022

Lois Jean Baker, 89, Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 14, 2022, at Defiance Promedica Hospital. Lois was born to Sherley and Ruby Fast on January 27, 1933, in Williams County, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Allan A. Baker, Jr.; sons Michael, Allan Jeffrey (Jeff), and Timothy; a...

Oct 13, 2022

Erik D. Birr, age 48 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on September 22, 1974 to the late Ronald and Grace (Luxford) Birr in Napoleon, Ohio. On May 22, 1998 he married Mickie (Kroeckel) Birr, who survives. Erik was the owner and operator of E.B. Electric Company. He liked...

Oct 12, 2022

Mary Lou Lane, age 81 of Ney, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 12, 2022 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on July 13, 1941 to the late Merl and Phyllis (Peterson) Brown in Defiance County, Ohio. Several years ago she worked at Metal Forge in Stryker Ohio, and she enjoyed many years as...

Oct 10, 2022

Saundra K. Mason, age 80 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center with her family by her side. She was born on December 23, 1941 to the late Walter and Delsa (Wagner) Niec in Flint, Michigan. On September 29, 1962 she married John Mason, who survives. Saundra was a...

Oct 9, 2022

Daniel E. Cook, age 82 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at his home in Defiance. He was born on December 10, 1939 to the late Harold and Greta (Griffith) Cook in Montpelier, Ohio. On November 14, 1958 he married Dixie (Hayes) Cook, who preceded him in death on January 25, 1996.

Daniel was...

Oct 8, 2022

Richard D. Wagner, 75, of Defiance, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

He was born on January 11, 1947 to Robert E. and Velma F. (Doyle) Wagner in Defiance. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ken (d. 1993).

Rich is survived by his wife of 53...

Oct 7, 2022

Carl E. Garland, 95 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022.  He was born June 13, 1927, in Tiffin Ohio to Gilbert and Hazel (Taylor) Garland. On May 28, 1950, he married June Smith. Carl and June were married 62 years before June's passing in 2012. Carl graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School. He registered for the...

Oct 4, 2022

Doug E Fickel, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the St Vincent Heart and Vascular Center at Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He was born on December 27, 1961 to Rolland and Donna (Kammeyer) Fickel in Defiance.  After twenty years Doug and Alysia solidified their love for one another on April 25, 2015.  Alysia...

Oct 2, 2022

Robert Adam "Bo" Leever, 41 passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 Bo had the biggest heart, an outstanding work ethic, and his smile was unforgettable. Bo enjoyed life's adventures full throttle, and if you spent any time with him at all, you likely experienced at least one of these moments! If you were lucky enough to get a...

Oct 2, 2022

Connie Sue Engler, 72, of Bryan, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 1, 1950 to Earl and Cora (Demland) Grant in  Ney, Ohio.  In 1986, she married Lonnie Engler who preceded her in 2012.

Connie enjoyed farming and spending time outside in...

Sep 30, 2022

Lawson Edward Willis, 74, of Deltona, Florida passed away on September 30, 2022.

Lawson was born in Freeburn, KY on October 6th, 1947 to Roy Willis and Nelly Dean.  He married Janet Miller on February 6, 1970 who survives.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and Desert Shield and he retired...

Sep 28, 2022

David Allen Leaman, age 70 of Defiance, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 28, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born on August 5, 1952 to the late Gerald "Grant" and Anna "Ann" (Lekka) Leaman in Paulding, Ohio. David was a 1970 graduate of Antwerp High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S....

Sep 28, 2022

Josephine Corrine Roehrig, age 82 of Defiance, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on August 1, 1940 to the late Clifton and Amelia (Villareal) Martinez in Baton Rouge, LA. On April 18, 1960 she married Lynn R. Roehrig, who preceded her in death...

Sep 26, 2022

John D. Young, age 50 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, September 26, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 23, 1972 to the late Robert and Deborah (Davis) Young in Anderson, Indiana. On June 6, 2014 he married Amy (Sindel) Young, who survives. John enjoyed...

Sep 25, 2022

David P. Unisko, age 68 of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on May 6, 1954 to the late Frances and Mildred (Kulczak) Unisko in Toledo, Ohio. David enjoyed his job driving his tow motor at Sauders in Archbold. He was a member of Defiance Eagles #372 and Moose Lodge...

Sep 24, 2022

Anthony L. Smith, age 74, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home. He was born May 27, 1948 to the late Robert and Mary (Matthew) Smith in Detroit, Michigan. Anthony retired from Johns Manville where he worked as an Operator. He was a member of VFW Post 3360. He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, golfing,...

Sep 24, 2022

Phyllis J. Bussing, age 75 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at  Kingsbury Place in Defiance. She was born on January 21, 1947 to the late Burl and Dorothy (Wimberley) Lawson in Hartville, Missouri. On June 9, 1963 she married William Bussing Sr., who preceded her in death on May 19, 1997. Her world revolved around...

Sep 19, 2022

Helen L. Webb, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born May 14, 1937 in Ohio City, Ohio, Helen was the daughter of the late Ernest and Osie (Brown) Walls. In 1956 Helen married Donald Keber, who preceded her in death in 1987. In 1997 she married Olen (Jim) Webb, who preceded...

Sep 19, 2022

Diana J. Froelich was born on September 12, 1956 has passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 19, 2022.  She was the wife of Alex J. Froelich, Defiance, married July 5, 1975 and built a beautiful life together. Diana was the daughter of Bill and Janet Moore of Defiance.

She was employed at John's Manville...