Obituaries

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...

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...