Obituaries

Jun 12, 2022

Harold Gene Brown, 75, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on November 3, 1946 to the late Harold and Helen (Stevens) Brown in Defiance, Ohio. Harold was a 1964 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly played the tuba for the Defiance High School Marching Band of Class....

Jun 8, 2022

Helen G. Smith, 99, of Defiance died at 7:56 PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Brookview Health Care Center in Defiance, Ohio.

She was born October 10, 1922, in Saybrook, OH. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Effie (Baker) Wheeler. In 1945 she married George H. Smith, who preceded her in death in 2000.

Jun 6, 2022

Sharon M. "Sheri" Brown, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, June 6, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on January 21, 1959 to Edward and Alice (Baringer) Gebhart in Defiance, Ohio. Sheri worked in Quality Control at Johns Manville for 14 years. She enjoyed golfing and sitting on the back...

Jun 5, 2022

Joyce A. Westhoven, age 75 of Toledo, formerly of Defiance, peacefully passed surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

She was born on January 27, 1947 to the late Wilber and Helen (Zipfel) Steinbrener in Defiance, Ohio. On October 5, 1968 she married Carl Westhoven, who survives. Joyce was a member of St. Mary Catholic...

Jun 3, 2022

Vanessa A. Hernandez, age 23 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Defiance. She was born on January 10, 1999 to Edward and Angel (Donley) Hernandez in Paulding, Ohio. Vanessa was a wonderful mother, and cherished her time spent with her family. Vanessa had a great sense of humor and positive energy. She liked to joke...

Jun 2, 2022

Tommy L. Biller, age 55 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday evening, June 2, 2022. He was born on August 1, 1966 to Arthur and Margaret (Sutton) Biller in Bryan, Ohio. Tommy enjoyed working outdoors, and collecting die-cast cars. Tommy is survived by his father, Arthur E. (Nancy) Biller of Hoytville, OH, his brother, John (Michele)...

Jun 1, 2022

Cathy Gerken, age 68 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 7, 1954 to the late Frank and Doris (Robson) Wagner in Montpelier, Ohio. Cathy was a 1972 graduate of Montpelier High School. On July 21, 1984 she married Jerry Gerken, who survives.

May 30, 2022

Sarepio Casarez Sr., age 91 of Defiance, peacefully passed surrounded by his family on Monday, May 30, 2022 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on September 3, 1930 to the late Isadore and Santos (Martinez) Casarez in Palacios, Texas. He was married to Ofelia (Garcia) Casarez who preceded him in death.

Sarepio was a member of St....

May 29, 2022

Madonna R. Breece, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. She was born on June 24, 1945 to Joseph and Madonna (Clemens) Doody in Defiance, OH.  On July 28, 1979 she married Larry Breece, who survives. Madonna worked at GM as a communications editor, retiring in...

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...