Obituaries

Jul 23, 2021

Elvia Madrigal Alzaga, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Friday morning, July 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Mexico on March 6, 1936 to the late Jesus and Senorina (Valencia) Madrigal. In 1953 she married Odilon Alzaga, who preceded her in death. Elvia was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Defiance. She loved...

Jul 22, 2021

Mary E. Eldridge, age 89 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday morning, July 22, 2021 at her home in Defiance. She was born on June 13, 1932 to Dutton and Myrtle (Wilson) Hood in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. On June 12, 1953 she married Rev. James R. Eldridge Sr., who preceded her in death on October 26, 1993....

Jul 21, 2021

Willow Grace Denton, age 13 of Salem, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, MA. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on March 21, 2008 to Jennifer Thrasher and Thomas Denton Jr. Willow enjoyed playing at the park with her friends,watching cartoons with her siblings, and spending time on her ipad....

Jul 21, 2021

Joann M. Hussey, age 85 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 21, 2021 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on February 11, 1936 to the late Viola (Brown) and Christopher Cline in Holgate, Ohio. On August 18, 1952 she married Harold W. Hussey, who preceded her in death on April 7, 2011. Joann...

Jul 20, 2021

William Grant "Bill" Sterling, age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born to Laura M. and Clare G. Sterling in Columbus, Ohio on May 10, 1931. He moved to Defiance in 1947 with his grandmother, Eva Ebright following his mother's death. Bill graduated from Defiance...

Jul 18, 2021

Christopher John Krueger, 57, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his residence in Dayton, OH. He was born on October 22, 1963 to William and Anita (Nordhaus) Krueger in Toledo, Ohio. Chris was a 1982 graduate of Tinora High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army in 1982,...

Jul 18, 2021

Patricia Morrison, 77, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, July 18, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 23, 1943 to William and Bertha (Reene) Cryderman in Sturgis, Michigan.  She spent over 35 years with her significant other, William Lozen, who preceded her in death on September 29, 2000.

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Jul 10, 2021

Adam Jeffry Bryant, 30, of Defiance, passed away on  July 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born on August 22, 1990 to Steve and Teresa (Lasley) Bryant at Defiance. Adam is survived by his parents; brothers, Dustin (Beth Mishler) Bryant and Joshua Bryant both of Defiance; niece and nephew, Isabella and Malachi Bryant; his grandparents Sue Bryant of...

Jul 9, 2021

Victoria A. Peralez, 87, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, July 9, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 6, 1934 to the late Gavino and Rosa (Perez) Arellano in Brownsville, Texas. Victoria worked at General Motors for 25 years until her retirement in 1995.  Victoria attended Bethel Worship Center and St. John...

Jul 8, 2021

Lois Mae Haller of Middle Point, Ohio, died on Thursday evening, July 8, 2021 in Hospice care at Van Wert Manor from ovarian and brain cancer.  She was born in Defiance, Ohio on April 10, 1950 to Lem and Bea (Dreves) Haller.

If you knew Lois, your life was changed.  Her positive attitude made a lasting impression. ...

Jul 8, 2021

Patricia Graziani, age 75 of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on October 24, 1945 to Frank Kosikowski and Agnes (Wiley) French in Steubenville, Ohio. On April 11, 1962 she married Merke Graziani Sr., who preceded her in death on June 5, 1975. Patricia was a faithful member...

Jul 8, 2021

Genevieve C. Meyer, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, July 8, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 13, 1934 to Gerhart and Clara (Kraegel) Hohenbrink in Henry County, Ohio. On June 24, 1951 she married Mervin M. Meyer, who preceded her in death on September 17, 2000.

Genevieve...

Jul 7, 2021

Sara Contreras, age 41 of Napoleon, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on October 12, 1979 to Benjamin and Cecilia (Salinas) Vargas Malave in Fort Myers, Florida. In 2016 she married Gregory Contreras, who survives.

Sara was a member of El Cordero...

Jul 5, 2021

Ruben Vallejo Jr., age 54 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center inToledo, Ohio. He was born on July 7, 1966 to Ruben and Esther (Fuentes) Ramos in Wauseon, Ohio. Ruben worked at Pizza Hut for four years, and also at Quadco Rehabilitation Center. He enjoyed watching Jimmy Swaggart on television,...

Jul 4, 2021

Roland N. Bachellor, 93, of Defiance, passed away on  July 4, 2021 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on February 16, 1928 to Nolan and Alta (Shilts) Bachellor in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was married to  Corine "Connie" (Silver) Bachellor, who preceded him in death.

Roland was a 1946 graduate of Payne High School, and...

Jul 4, 2021

Donelda D. Royal, age 100 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. She was born on April 14, 1921 to Edward and Alfretta (March) Kunesh in Defiance County, Ohio. Donelda was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance, and maintained an active role with the...

Jun 30, 2021

Marilyn L. Smith, 83, of New Bavaria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on February 12, 1938 to  George and Vera (Feeney) Culler in Defiance, Ohio. Marilyn married Jerry Smith on October 20, 1956 at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. Jerry passed away on May 18, 2018....

Jun 26, 2021

Darlene L Schultz, 77, of Defiance, passed away on  June 24, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance.

Immediate burial will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 12:00 noon at Myers Cemetery.  Friends and family are welcome to attend.

Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family. Memorials are suggested to a charity...

Jun 25, 2021

Harold L. Walters, age 88 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on July 29, 1932 to the late Harold and Lois (Trietch) Walters in Holgate, Ohio. On October 24, 1979 he married Linda (Mansfield) Walters who survives.

Harold worked for many years at Johns Manville's downtown...

Jun 24, 2021

George Thomas Colburn, age 77 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 24, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on February 22, 1944 in Hamilton, Alabama to the late Melvin and Ethel (Miller) Colburn. He married Diane (Miller) Colburn on June 6, 1965 who passed away on April 9, 2016. George worked for the...