Obituaries

May 28, 2022

On May 28, 2022 the Lord called his faithful servant, James A. Bray, home. He and his wife, Dorothy, had just returned home from Florida, after several months of declining health.

James was born January 26, 1939 in Amo, Indiana to Robert Wayne and Charlotte (Lottie) Belle (Jarvis) Bray. In 1957 he was graduated from Cutler High...

May 28, 2022

Norma J Chandler, 91, of Defiance, passed away on  May 28, 2022 at Glenn Park Senior Living, Defiance, OH. She was born on January 8, 1931 to Gordon  and Freda (Wolf) Gary in Defiance, OH. Norma was married Everett Chandler, who preceded her in death. Norma worked for All-Star Products, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist.  She...

May 27, 2022

Thelma Garcia, 67, of Defiance, passed away on May 27, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 6, 1954 to Victor and Bessie (Valdez) Ruiz in Weslaco, Texas.  Thelma was a bus driver for Defiance and Ayersville Schools. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, a founding member of Defiance...

May 26, 2022

Brooklyn Marie Sommers, loved and cherished 10 day old daughter of Aaron Sommers and Micaela Miracola of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at The Promedica Toledo Children's Hospital, Toledo, OH. She was born on May 16, 2022 in Defiance, OH. Brooklyn is survived by her loving Parents, Aaron and Micaela of Defiance, OH, a sister, Paisley...

May 26, 2022

Chad M Wonderly, 41, of Sherwood, passed away on  May 26, 2022 at the Parkview Regional Hospital in Ft Wayne, Indiana from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on April 3, 1981 to Neil and Jill (Sheets) Wonderly in Bryan, Ohio.   He received his Associate Degree from Northwest State Community College. Chad worked in the  IT...

May 25, 2022

Dorthea "Dot" Marie (Morrow) Baldwin, age 85 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She was born on August 18, 1936 to her parents, Harry and Ruth (Klingler) Morrow. Dot was a 1954 graduate of Paulding High School and worked as a legal secretary for 45 years for Attorney Wilmer Rekeweg in...

May 23, 2022

Robert B. Vetter, 84, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 23, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on February 16, 1938 to Herman and Kathryn (Busch) Vetter in Hicksville, Ohio. Robert proudly served our country in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1961 to 1967. On July...

May 22, 2022

Nigel and Maya Hogan welcomed their third child, a baby boy, Isaac Forbes Hogan on Monday, May 16th at 9:25pm. They were able to spend 6 precious days with Isaac before God called him home on Sunday, May 22 at 7:48pm.  He came into this world 7 weeks early, weighing only 2lbs 11oz and measuring 14 inches long. Not...

May 22, 2022

Mourissa A. Holifield, 21, of Ney, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born on April 19, 2001 to Michael and April (Hauser) Holifield in Toledo, Ohio. Mourissa enjoyed drawing, gaming, and animals. She showed such courage and strength through her battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by her...

May 21, 2022

Joseph W. Schomburg, age 75 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 21, 2022. He was born on August 30, 1946 to the late Frank and Annabelle (Ward) Schomburg in Anchorville, Michigan. Joseph proudly served our country in the U.S, Army from 1966 to 1968. In 1996  he married Sharon Neuhaus, who...

May 20, 2022

Robert R. Sauber, 88, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, May 20, 2022 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on February 6, 1934 to Joseph and Catherine (Schindler) Sauber in Defiance, Ohio. On July 9, 1955 he married Helen Arend who survives. Robert was a member of St. John Catholic Church. He worked as...

May 19, 2022

Hal M. Hanenkrath, age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday evening, May 19, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on July 22, 1952 to the late Elwood and Muriel (Arnold) Hanenkrath in Defiance, Ohio. On December 8, 1979 he married Lori (Duerk) Hanenkrath, who survives.

Hal was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran...

May 18, 2022

Robert W. Hoschak Sr., age 84 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 13, 1937 to the late William and Frances (Friend) Hoschak in Defiance County, Ohio. On April 18, 1959 he married Gertrude (Delarber) Hoschak, who preceded him in death on August 1,...

May 18, 2022

Charlene J. Osborn, age 47 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 18, 2022 with her family by her side at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on June 3, 1974 to Carlos and Rose (Ramirez) Aguirre in Lansing, Michigan. On June 28, 2008 she married Todd Osborn, who survives. Charlene worked at Silgan...

May 17, 2022

Margaret L."Peggy" Van Brackel, 79, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on July 3, 1942 to Richard and Orethel (Folk) Burns in Toledo, Ohio. On July 3, 1965 she married Roger L. Van Brackel, who preceded her in death on September 23,...

May 14, 2022

Jose R. Martinez, age 69 of Defiance died Saturday, May 14 2022 at his residence.  He was born on December 29, 1952 to Jesus and Jovita (Rodriquez) Martinez at Heller Memorial Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio.  He graduated from Napoleon High School in 1973.

He served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps in Hawaii and worked as...

May 13, 2022

Connie H. Stearns, age 66 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on November 6, 1955 and was adopted by Raymond and Henrietta (Grodzicki) Arendt in Cook County, Illinois at the age of two. On January 31, 1976 she married Cpl. Robert C. Stearns, USMC, who survives. Connie...

May 13, 2022

Ronald W.  Retcher, age 76, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by family. He was born on August 26, 1945, to Charles and Mildred (Mansfield) Retcher in Defiance, OH. He was a graduate of Ayersville High School and worked in the warehouse at Campbell Soup Company until...

May 13, 2022

Wilma M. Seip, age 99 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on June 28, 1922 to the late Alvin and Helene (Wiemken) Miller in Defiance County, Ohio. In 1946 she married Russell J. Seip who preceded her in death in 1981....

May 10, 2022

Shane A. Mohr, age 22 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Defiance. He was born on October 21, 1999 to Joseph and Vanessa (Mortemore) Mohr in Bryan, Ohio. Shane was a 2017 graduate of Fairview High School. He was attending Northwest State Community College and nearly completed his degree in Criminal Justice. He worked at ...