Obituaries

Jan 14, 2022

Larry M. Hill, age 70 of Defiance, was taken to Heaven on Friday morning, January 14, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 9, 1951 to the late Donald and Gennabee (Stiltner) Hill in Grundy, Virginia. Larry proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. On December 21, 1974 he married Lois (Eis)...

Jan 13, 2022

Martha Adele (Hatzenbuhler) Hudson, 76, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Martha was born on February 9, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to George and Dorothy (Morris) Hatzenbuhler. She was the youngest of their three daughters, her sister Barbara Stringer and JoAnne Burnett, along with her parents preceded her in death.

Martha is survived...

Jan 13, 2022

Catherine L. Smith, age 85 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at TowneHouse Retirement Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 26, 1936 to the late Herbert and Mabel (Crummy) Lynch in Meadville, Pennsylvania. On December 27, 1958 she married Howard Smith, who preceded her in death on March 9, 2017....

Jan 13, 2022

Thomas (Tom) L. Elberson Sr., 82, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born May 29, 1939, to Elwood and Jean (Pressler) Elberson in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and married Joanie (Lenhart) Elberson on September 14, 1963. Tom graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1961. He furthered his...

Jan 12, 2022

Dale Richard Schubert, age 73 of Defiance, went to Heaven on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on July 8, 1948 in McComb, Ohio to Wilbur and Ruth Anna (Beemer) Schubert, who both preceded him in death. Dale proudly served our country in the 555th U. S. Air Force Band. On June 10,...

Jan 12, 2022

Linda L. Myers, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on February 14, 1948 to Marvin and Dorothy (Johnson) Conrad in Alliance, Ohio. On July 15, 1978 she married James L. Myers, who preceded her in death on April 28, 2021. Linda earned her Bachelor's Degree and worked...

Jan 9, 2022

Coletta M. Sheets, age 92 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on July 2, 1929 to Francis and Anna (Siler) Sheets in Defiance, Ohio. Coletta was a faithful member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.

Coletta owned and operated Defiance Recreation Bowling Alley....

Jan 9, 2022

Joe D. Ramon, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on October 29, 1945 to Reynaldo and Jesusa (Dominquez) Ramon in Austin, Texas. Joe proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. On  July 12, 1984 he married Mary (Garcia) Ramon, who survives. Joe worked...

Jan 8, 2022

Robert "Bobby" Castillo, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Bobby was born in Defiance, OH on July 31, 1954 to Eliseo and Inez Castillo. On March 23, 1973 he married the love of his life, Vicky Lacey. Their love for each other was apparent to everyone around...

Jan 8, 2022

Johanna A. Keesbury, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on March 1, 1935 in Essen, Germany to Johanna (Siemoneit) and Peter Paul Meier. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1957 with her first husband, Gunter and her son, Rolf. She became a U.S. citizen on March...

Jan 8, 2022

Marjorie A. "Peanut" MacLeod, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on November 1, 1961 to the late Baxter and Ethel (Harrison) Davis in Johnson City, Tennessee. On February 24, 2001 she married Peter MacLeod who survives. Marjorie was an active member of  Xperience Church in Defiance. She...

Jan 7, 2022

Shawn R. Osborn, age 54 of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on December 31, 1967 to Fred and Joyce (Norden) Osborn in Defiance, Ohio. Shawn was a 1986 graduate of Tinora High School and Four County Vocational School. He took great pride in his work...

Jan 5, 2022

Guilford B. Chase, age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on August 12, 1942 to Guilford and Faye (Leslie) Chase in Dow City, Iowa. Guilford proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. On May 9, 2010 he married Bonnie (Inkster) Chase, who preceded him...

Jan 4, 2022

Perneda A. Noonan, age 89 of Van Wert, Ohio, went to her Glory on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She recently resided at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born on February 3, 1932 to the late Walter and Effie (Williams) Stewart in Rosalyn, Kentucky. Perneda is survived by her daughters, Diane McDargh of Van Wert, OH,...

Jan 3, 2022

Troy Gene Whitaker, 61, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on January 26, 1960 to Dallas and Faylene (Slaninka) Whitaker in Toledo, Ohio. Troy served in the U.S. Navy. He was a truck driver for many years, which he truly enjoyed. He liked Harley Davidsons, trucks,...

Jan 3, 2022

Daniel Joseph Seibert, age 65 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio. He was born on June 18, 1956 to Michael and Monica (Peiffer) Seibert in Hicksville, Ohio. Dan was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He worked for several years at GT Technologies. Dan loved Green Magazine...

Jan 3, 2022

Wanda Sanchez, age 80 of Defiance, went to be with The Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born on March 5, 1941 to the late Henry and Wortha Osborn in Grundy, Virginia. Wanda loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was married to Joe Sanchez who preceded her in death. Wanda is survived by her...

Jan 2, 2022

June Betty Lou Brown, age 94 of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Van Wert Manor. She was born on December 2, 1927 in Leadwood, Missouri to the late Burl and Mildred Sebastian. June retired as a nurse after 50 years. She was an avid reader and loved quilting and puzzles. June enjoyed having...

Dec 31, 2021

John A. Zimmerman, age 84 of Defiance, peacefully passed away with family by his side on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born on December 20, 1937 to Andrew and Mary (Singer) Zimmerman. He married Nance (Killion) Zimmerman in 1974. When she passed away in 2012 his life was never the same.

John was a life-long member...

Dec 31, 2021

Maria Flores Ramirez, 94, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 25, 1927 to Jose and Maximina (Lozano) Flores in Nayrit, Mexico. Maria loved her time spent with her family as a homemaker. She was married for several years to Juan Ramirez Sr. who preceded...