Obituaries

Feb 26, 2022

Paul K. Meyer, 74, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 16, 1947 to the late Bernard and Irene (Squires) Meyer in McKeesport, PA. On August 13, 1973 he married Michelle Sharpe who preceded him in death on September 25, 1992. He was a founding...

Feb 23, 2022

Timothy Wade Weible, 62, of Defiance, Ohio died on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in a scuba diving accident while on vacation in Florida.

Born on June 16, 1959 in Van Wert, Ohio, he was the son of Larry and Louise (Williams) Weible.  Growing up in Defiance, he graduated from Defiance High School in 1977.  He graduated from...

Feb 21, 2022

Tracy A. Wagner, age 56 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on July 11, 1965 to William Hicks and Linda (Wagner) Johnson in Defiance, Ohio. Tracy was well-known for his talent as a tattoo artist. He was a wonderful son, father, and grandfather. Tracy will be sadly missed by his...

Feb 20, 2022

Joan G. (Mohr) Ullinskey, age 87 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her home in Defiance, Ohio. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on February 24, 1934 to the late Gay (Courtney) and Bernard Mohr Sr. On September 7, 1975 she married Paul Ullinskey, who survives. Joan was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church....

Feb 18, 2022

Mark L. Ensign, age 61, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born on May 8, 1960 to Larry and Kathleen (Lesh) Ensign in Defiance, Ohio. Mark was a Defiance High School graduate and earned his Masters Degree from Bowling Green...

Feb 17, 2022

Torey M. Moser, age 32 of Camden, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 in Stryker from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Torey was born on June 15, 1989 to Gary and Kelly (Eis) Moser in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 2007 graduate of Defiance High School where he played varsity baseball and golf. He worked as...

Feb 16, 2022

James "Jimmy" D. Huebner went to Heaven peacefully surrounded by family the morning of February 16th, 2022. He was born August 12, 1941, in Paulding to the late William and Sylvia (Hallard) Huebner. He married Rita Singer June 26, 1965, who proceeded him in death on December 2, 2021. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Blue Creek High School...

Feb 14, 2022

Ethel Mae Miller, age 91 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday morning, February 14, 2022 at her home in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on August 29, 1930 to James and Judy Layne in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. On April 1, 1946 she married William H. Miller, who preceded her in death in 2017. Ethel worked for several years at...

Feb 13, 2022

Virginia Rose Wesche, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on  February 13, 2022 at Henry Co. Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. She was born on December 30, 1950 to Howard and Lois (Wight) Weller in Defiance, Ohio. On December 17, 1982 she married Robert Wesche, who survives.

Virginia was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She earned...

Feb 13, 2022

Shirley Jean Manriquez, 85, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday evening, February 13, 2022 in Defiance. She was born on June 15, 1936 to David and Bessie (Perdiue) Castillo in Marion, Indiana. On September 16, 1950 she married Rafael Manriquez, who preceded her in death on September 23, 2016. Shirley was a former...

Feb 12, 2022

Jane A. Tressler, age 76 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Park View Care Center in Edgerton, Ohio. She was born on July 1, 1945 to Hazel (Ballew) and Flonnie D. Posey Sr. in Athens, Georgia. She worked for several years as a housekeeper at Twin Rivers Care Center in Defiance. Jane was a...

Feb 11, 2022

Ruth Alice Vinson Fitzenrider

A young girl who had dreams of owning a horse farm grew into a brave 18 year old high school graduate with the courage to move 350 miles from home, marry a WWII veteran and move again to a new city and state to start a family, and continue dreams of an exciting...

Feb 11, 2022

Jose (Joe) Moreno Urdiales, 81 died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 11, 2022. He was born on September 9, 1940 to Matias and Natalia (Moreno) Urdiales in Dola, OH.  Joe worked at General Motors for 42 years.  He enjoyed playing golf, cards and bowling as well as being with his family. Joe is survived by his...

Feb 11, 2022

Rev. Donald L. Luhring, age 79 of Defiance, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Friday morning, February 11, 2022 at his home in Defiance. He was born on September 22, 1942 in Midland, Michigan to the late Victor and Ruth (Hockemeyer) Luhring. They lived on the family farm where they raised a few animals. While attending...

Feb 10, 2022

Alan Robert Rowe, age 57 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on March 13, 1964 to Robert D. and Darlene (Shipman) Rowe in Morenci, Michigan. Alan was a 1984 graduate of Delta High School. He worked for several years at Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon, Ohio. He enjoyed gardening and...

Feb 8, 2022

Sylvia Fuentes, 83, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on December 25, 1938 to the late Juan and Manuela (Malacara) Herrera in Laredo, Texas. In 1953 she married Eli Fuentes Sr., who survives. Sylvia cherished her time spent with her...

Feb 6, 2022

Bryan Wayne Froelich, age 39 of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was born on June 15, 1982 to Dennis and Diana (Sigley) Froelich in Defiance, Ohio. Bryan was a 2001 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly earned his degree in Heavy Equipment Technology from Hocking College. On May 17, 2014 he married Lisa...

Feb 5, 2022

Imogene Mae (Ankney) Grimes, age 89 of Hillsdale, Michigan, formerly of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born on February 13, 1932 to the late Isaac and Roena (Link) Ankney in Defiance County, Ohio. On October 4, 1947 she married Russell Arlin Grimes, who preceded her in death...

Feb 4, 2022

Mary Ann Lehman, age 93 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on October 3, 1928 to Fred and Amelia (Huner) Kammeyer in Defiance, Ohio. Mary Ann was a 1947 graduate of Defiance High School. On April 30, 1950 she married Charles H. Lehman, who preceded her in...

Feb 3, 2022

Sheryl A. Zipfel, 66, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH. She was born on January 21, 1956 to Robert  and Katherine (Siler) Stewart in Pineville, KY.   On April 2, 1992 she married Eric Zipfel, who survives. Sheryl worked as a self-employed Data Collector, and was a member of...