Obituaries

Dec 30, 2021

Nancy Helen Ducatt passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Daniel L. Ducatt; daughter Leslie (Baynes) and son-in-law Timothy; grandson Evan (Brittany); step-grandson Justin, and a great-granddaughter.

She was born Oct. 26, 1939, in St. Michael's Ridge, Ohio, the ninth of twelve children of Frank and Clara...

Dec 28, 2021

Barbara Martin of St. Augustine, Florida and Harbor Springs, Michigan passed away December 28, 2021 at McLaren Hospital in Petoskey, Mi. She was born November 15, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Merle P. and Rose Gerhart.

A graduate of Medina High School, Barbara went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Defiance College where she...

Dec 28, 2021

Coressel, age 45 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1976 to Albert and Ruth (Arend) Coressel in Bryan, Ohio. Mike worked at Fricker's in Defiance, and Barney's in Evansport. He was a huge fan of Michigan and San Francisco 49ers. Mike treasured his time spent...

Dec 28, 2021

Barbara Jean Froelich, age 77 of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Parkview Care Center in Edgerton, Ohio. Barb was born on July 11, 1944 to Charles and Helen (Baird) Brannan in Bryan, Ohio. On April 1, 1983 she married Leon Froelich, who survives. She enjoyed reading, and loved her...

Dec 28, 2021

Laramie D. Davis, 35, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 28, 2021 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on March 19, 1986 to Larry Davis and Sheila Canterbury in Defiance, Ohio. Laramie was a graduate of Tinora High School. On June 25, 2020  he married Mackenzie (Tuohy) Davis, who survives. Laramie was a member of Pharaohz...

Dec 27, 2021

Ronald E. Wolfrum, age 68 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on September 20, 1953 to Virgil and Esther (Hutchins) Wolfrum in Defiance, Ohio. On November 2, 1983 he married Karen (Hahn) Wolfrum, who survives. Ron worked at Vaughn's Auto Salvage for several years until his retirement....

Dec 26, 2021

Jeanine H. Stevens, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on November 15, 1932 to Duane and Luella (Krause) Peters in Henry County, Ohio. On August 26, 1955 she married Robert Stevens, who preceded her in death on December 19, 2016.

Jeanine was a faithful member...

Dec 24, 2021

Antonia "Toni"  McGuire, age 62 of Defiance, Ohio, went to be with The Lord on Friday, December 24, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. She was born on October 13, 1959 to Santos and Antonia (Lonzano) Bentancur in Seguin, Texas. On October 24, 2009 she married Jerry McGuire, who survives. Toni cherished her time spent with her...

Dec 24, 2021

Diane J. Keller, 76, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding.

She was born on June 3, 1945 to Oscar and Marjorie (Gearing) Niese in Defiance, Ohio. Diane was a 1963 graduate of Stryker High School. On June 16, 1972 she married Charles Keller, who survives. Diane worked for...

Dec 23, 2021

Bonnie  J. Amsbaugh of Defiance, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on January 3, 1941 in Napoleon, Ohio to Ralph and Nellie (Stout) Glore. On December 2, 1983 Bonnie married the love of her life Tom Amsbaugh who survives.

Bonnie was a member of the Fraternal...

Dec 18, 2021

Larry L. Plummer, 79, of Defiance, passed away on  December 18, 2021 at the Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on March 7, 1942 to Paul and Margrate (Boday) Plummer at Defiance.  He earned his Bachelor's Degree and worked as an Engineer and Supervisor at General Motors Central Foundry until his retirement.   Larry also was an Auctioneer and Realtor...

Dec 17, 2021

Michelle M. Retcher, 65, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1956 to Aloysius and Twyla (Keller) Hoeffel in Defiance, Ohio. On September 10, 1982 she married Michael Retcher, who survives. Michelle was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Eagles #372, Moose Lodge #2094, and was...

Dec 16, 2021

Pamela Kaye Tressler, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on December 27, 1956 to Allan  and Lois (Fast) Baker in Celina, Ohio. Pam was a 1975 graduate of Ayersville High School. On February 25, 1998 she married Bruce Tressler, who survives. Pam was a loving and caring...

Dec 16, 2021

Mackenzie James "M.J." Moore, age 35 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at St. Anne's Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on July 17, 1986 to Larry and Jimmie (Pawgatoak) Moore in San Jose, California. MJ was a talented auto mechanic and worked at Sharp's Auto Care Center. He loved being outdoors, and enjoyed...

Dec 16, 2021

Michael J. Meyer, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, December 16, 2021 at Mercy Defiance Hospital with his family at his bedside. He was born on August 24, 1958 to James and Nancy (Armbruster) Meyer in Bedford, England. On May 13, 2010 he married Marly (Taylor) Meyer, who survives. Mike was the National Sales Manager for...

Dec 15, 2021

Otto Joseph Gerdeman, Jr., 87, of Defiance, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his home. Born July 24, 1934 in Landeck, Ohio (near Delphos), he was the first son of the late Otto Joseph Gerdeman, Sr. and Marcella (Kroeger) Gerdeman. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years,...

Dec 15, 2021

Cecilio M. Robles, 57, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 15, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on December 13, 1964 to Manuel and Maria (Ramon) Robles in Defiance, Ohio. Cecilio was a member of The Gathering Place. He had a passion for art and was well-known for his artistic talents. He...

Dec 14, 2021

John George Rupright, age 79 of Ney, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 3, 1942 to the late Donald and Lauretta (Gerber) Rupright in Washington Township, Ohio. He attended Ney School, and on May 19, 1972 he married Donna (Offerle) Rupright, who survives....

Dec 13, 2021

Ryan Keith Parrish, age 40 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, December 13, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on March 26, 1981 to Dennis and Karen (King) Parrish in Piqua, Ohio. Ryan was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, and had a chance to meet his favorite quarterback, Bernie Kosar. His time spent with his...

Dec 12, 2021

Bobby E. Westerfield II, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Regional Hospital. He was born on February 6, 1954 to Bobby and Thelda (Renfrow) Westerfield in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Bobby was a 32nd Degree Mason in Defiance, and was a member of Masonic Shrine. He worked for several years at Defiance...