Obituaries

Sep 12, 2022

Janetta Ann Martinez, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, September 12, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on September 23, 1961 to John and Diane Kline in Kendallville, Indiana. On December 31, 2001 she married Juan Martinez, who survives. Janetta was a member of Temple of Praise Church in...

Sep 11, 2022

R. Teresa "Terry" Bird, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home in Defiance. She was born on June 20, 1949 to the late Jack and Roberta (Hillegas) Byers in Kingman, Arizona. Terry was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw Indiana Community High School. On April 26, 1969 she married Russel Bird, who survives....

Sep 11, 2022

Gene Alan Seiple, 69, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on February 24, 1953 to the late Gail and Thelma (Egler) Seiple in Defiance, Ohio. He graduated from Defiance High School, and earned his Associates Degree from The Academy of Art in Chicago, IL. Gene...

Sep 8, 2022

Dr. Gerald H. Weidenhamer, age 87 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on November 7, 1934 to the late Walter and Josephine (Hiler) Weidenhamer in Defiance, Ohio. Gerald proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1958 he married Betty J. (Coppes)...

Sep 7, 2022

Stella Jean Ellis, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on May 2, 1951 to the late Glenn and Dallas (Hale) Wright in Jewell Ridge, Virginia. Stella enjoyed watching horror films, and was very talented with her cross stitch and needlepoint projects. She...

Sep 7, 2022

Murel  Lee Lloyd, age 81 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his home in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on September 21, 1940 to the late Charles and Emma (Wagner) Lloyd in Stryker, Ohio. On September 20, 1958 he married Shirley (Boyd) Lloyd, who survives. Murel was a faithful member of Defiance Church of the...

Sep 5, 2022

Donald P. Osborn, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at his home in Defiance, Ohio. Don was born on September 3, 1936 to the late Ralph and Irma (Kerber) Osborn in Defiance. On July 16, 1983 he married Carolyn (Becker) Osborn, who preceded him in death on January 15, 2003. Don worked for several...

Sep 4, 2022

Chief Robert L. "Bob" Marihugh, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on October 8, 1945 to the late Amos and Gladys (Frisinger) Marihugh in Defiance, Ohio. Bob proudly served his country as a Fire Protection Specialist in the U. S. Air Force from...

Sep 3, 2022

William R. "Rob" Yates, age 52 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born on September 18, 1969 to Eugene and Margie (Charles) Yates in Defiance. Rob enjoyed riding his motorcycle and liked his tattoos.  He was a friend to everyone, he never met a stranger.

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Aug 31, 2022

Alice M. Zoll, age 89 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born on December 13, 1932 to the late Glen and Harriet (Merrifield) Lautermilch in Camden, Michigan. On March 7, 1959 she married Andrew "Andy" Zoll, who survives. Alice was known for making beautiful rag rugs and she loved to sell...

Aug 29, 2022

Amy Jo Glysz, age 56 of Defiance, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, August 29, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 2, 1966 to the late Robert Manley and Cindy Smith. Amy earned her Master's Degree from the University of Cincinnati. She worked as...

Aug 28, 2022

Shirleyann LeMaster, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Shirleyann Jordan LeMaster was born on Dry Run in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 13, 1936. On a sunny Sunday afternoon in October, 1955 she married Marvin LeMaster. The two nineteen year old newlyweds drove to Defiance, arriving...

Aug 27, 2022

Pedro Ramos, age 84 of Defiance, went to be with The Lord on Saturday morning, August 27, 2022 at Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on February 23, 1938 to his late parents, Jose and Frustudosa (Hernandez) Ramos. On November 12, 1985 he married Esther (Fuentes) Ramos, who survives. Pedro...

Aug 25, 2022

Dolores M. Jacob, age 98 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on May 29, 1924 to the late Frederick and Louise (Kolb) Wonderly in Defiance, Ohio. Dolores was a 1942 graduate of Mark Center High School. On April 22, 1950 she married Francis...

Aug 25, 2022

John G. Mack, age 88 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on November 1, 1933 to the late Leonard and Cecelia (Cussen) Mack in Delaware Township, Defiance County. John was a 1951 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served our...

Aug 22, 2022

Johnny H. Carroll, age 62 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, August 22, 2022 at his residence. He was born on May 21, 1960 to the late Lois and Mona (Hartford) Carroll in Grundy, Virginia. In 1989 he married Deborah Carroll, who preceded him in death in 2020. Johnny worked as an auto mechanic for several years. Johnny...

Aug 20, 2022

Sharon M Greear, 75, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Bryan Healthcare Center. She was born on March 7, 1947 to John and Blanche (Wetzel) Antoine in Defiance. On November 2, 1963 she married Colin K. Greear, who preceded her in death on May 20, 1999. Sharon previously worked as...

Aug 18, 2022

Terri Lynn (Kroeckel) Apt, age 59 of Stryker, Ohio, passed away at home on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Terri was born on September 12, 1962 in Defiance to her parents, Sharon (Ludwig) Kroeckel and Roger Kroeckel. She was a 1981 graduate of Vicenza American High School in Italy. Terri had a big heart and cared for all animals, however...

Aug 18, 2022

Floyd A. "Skip" Stites, age 86 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022 with his family by his side at his home in Defiance. Floyd was born on October 3, 1935 to the late Floyd and Anna (Hiler) Stites in Defiance County, Ohio. On October 22, 1960 he married Donna (Hulbert) Stites, who survives.

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Aug 15, 2022

Craig L. Smith Sr., age 64 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on  Monday, August 15, 2022 at Laurels of Defiance. He was born on January 31, 1958 to the late Leroy and Mary (Hook) Smith in Defiance, Ohio. Craig worked for several years in the landscaping industry. He enjoyed listening to and playing music, and was a huge fan...