Obituaries

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...

Feb 2, 2022

Marvin John "Chub" Wahl , age 100 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on March 6, 1921 to Harry and Velma (Carpenter) Wahl in Defiance, Ohio. Marvin was a 1940 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII....

Feb 2, 2022

Ingrid Antoine, age 89 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on July 21, 1932 to the late Adele Thompson in Fellin, Estonia. In 1953 she married Robert P. Antoine, who preceded her in death on January 1, 2007.

Ingrid was a faithful  member...

Jan 31, 2022

On Monday, January 31, 2022 Robert E. Fisk fulfilled his final obligation. He was born in Cranston, Rhode Island on December 21, 1929.

He is survived by his children Harold (Teresa) Fisk, Charles (Nanette-deceased) Fisk, Patricia (Joseph) Killion, and Christine (James) Milton. He had 7  grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by the love of...

Jan 29, 2022

Edward C.  Osborn, age 82 of Defiance, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his home, with his family by his side on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born on May 1, 1939 in Defiance, Ohio to the late to Richard and Helen (Sullivan) Osborn. On August 23, 1959 he married...

Jan 29, 2022

Roger L. Jones, age 60 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 19, 1961 in Defiance to Wayne and Joann L. (Spangler) Jones. Roger was a 1980 graduate of Ayersville High School. On September 16, 1983 he married Melissa (Ganoe) Jones,...

Jan 28, 2022

Valetta E. VanValkenburg, age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, January 28, 2022 at Certus Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on July 26, 1931 to Lawrence and Inez (Wyse) Gautsche in Archbold, Ohio. On August 16, 1953 she married Duane "Dewey" VanValkenburg who survives. Valetta was a school bus driver for nine years at...

Jan 27, 2022

John R. "Bob" Nagel, age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on July 10, 1935 to Edward and Mae (Rowe) Nagel in Defiance, Ohio. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Jewell High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1953-1955....

Jan 27, 2022

Ron L. Weller, age 68 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 12, 1953 to Roger and Dortha (Stucky) Weller in Defiance, Ohio. On July 20, 1996 he married Susan (Weber) Weller, who survives. Ron was a faithful member of First Church of God in...

Jan 26, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Everett, age 92 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on March 24, 1929 to the late Ethel (Parker) and Richard J. Steele Sr. in Pittsburgh, PA. On September 1, 1950 she married Horace H. Everett, who preceded her in death on October 19, 2008.

Jan 22, 2022

Patricia Ferrell Goheen,82, of Defiance Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Lutheran Downtown Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Patricia was born on June 26, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late George Raymond Davis and Lilian Inez McNair.

"Pat" accepted Jesus into her life in 1974 and shortly...

Jan 22, 2022

Delois G. "Toad" Melia, age 90 of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home in Continental. He was born on June 16, 1931 to George and Alta (Weller) Melia at Oakwood, OH. He was a 1949 graduate of Ayersville High School. He was previously married to Joan (Grawbarger) Melia and Linda (Warnimont) Melia. Toad...

Jan 21, 2022

Marvin E. Hall, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1935 to the late Joseph and Cloda (Murphy) Hall in Flippin, Arkansas. On April 27, 1963 he married Cheryl (Thomas) Hall, who survives.

Marvin worked as a High Scaler on the Glen Canyon...