Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Emmajean  M. Stork, 99, of Defiance, passed away on  December 3, 2021 at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on October 7, 1922 to Orville and Blanche (Eitniear) Hohenberger in Defiance, Ohio. She was a Defiance High School Class of 1940 graduate.   Emmajean worked as a secretary for Toledo Edison for 36 years, retiring in...

Dec 3, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Wortkoetter, age 89 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday evening, December 2, 2021 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on April 26, 1932 to Andrew and Sarah (Thiel) Wortkoetter in Florence Twp, Ohio. Robert was a graduate of Edon High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the...

Dec 2, 2021

Rita C. Huebner, 78, of Sherwood, passed away unexpectedly at home on  December 2, 2021. She was born on November 7, 1943 to Daniel and Beatrice (Fisher) Singer in Sherwood, Ohio. She was a 1963 graduate of the St Francis Convent. On June 26, 1965 she married James Huebner who survives. Rita drove bus for Quadco Rehab Center for...

Dec 1, 2021

Elvia Dabila, 82, of Defiance, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home in Defiance. She was born on October 14, 1939 to Cleofas and Genoveva (Peña) Castillo in Salineño, Texas. On June 28, 1960 she married Joseph Dabila, who preceded her in death on January 9, 2018. Elvia was...

Nov 30, 2021

Shannon M. Beaverson, age 44 of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on February 11, 1977 to Danny Wallen and Karen Hahn in Napoleon, Ohio. Shannon worked at Johns Manville in Waterville, Ohio for several years. She loved to travel and watch soap operas. Shannon adored her granddaughter and...

Nov 30, 2021

Ann F. Miller, 87, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 1, 1934 to the late Millard and Bertha (McCoy) Carroll in Thacker, West Virginia. In 1975 she married Glenn Miller, who preceded her in death in 2015. Ann worked at The State Bank, and Barnes...

Nov 28, 2021

Diana M. Steffel, age 71 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 23, 1950 to Charles and Betty (Wilmer) Meyer. She was born and raised in Defiance, Ohio. Diana attended and graduated from Fairview High School in 1968. She married Glen Steffel on May 1, 1971....

Nov 27, 2021

Ronald G. "Ron" Burke, age 90 of Defiance, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born in Bryan, Ohio on September 17, 1931 to the late Roland and Evelyn (Bodman) Burke. On December 16, 1950 he married Marilyn (Engle) Burke, who survives. Ron has been a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church...

Nov 26, 2021

Deborah Ann (Rader) King, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.

She was born September 18, 1957 in Bowling Green, Ohio the daughter of Guy Rader and Janice (Schwartz) Sharp. Deborah was a 1975 graduate of Tinora High School. In 1982 she married...

Nov 24, 2021

Bruce S. Kunesh, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1961 to Harold and Nancy (Paxton) Kunesh in Defiance, Ohio. Bruce was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance. He was a member of the Elks, a life-long car...

Nov 24, 2021

Wanda L. Hicks, 58, of Paulding, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Paulding County Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1963 to Richard and Onita (Mason) Smith in Van Wert, Ohio. Wanda was a faithful member of The Rock Church. She enjoyed reading, writing poetry, music, dream books, and loved the beach. Wanda was a wonderful...

Nov 24, 2021

Ronald R. Norden, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 24, 2021 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on January 15, 1935 to Eldor and Rufena (Helberg) Norden in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio. On January 4, 1965 he married Judith (Wagner) Norden, who preceded him in death on October 31, 2017.

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Nov 21, 2021

Lori J. Black, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home in Defiance. She was born on September 17, 1958 to Charles and Shirley (Bittinger) Dugan in Defiance, Ohio. Lori was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, AmVets #1991, Moose Lodge #2094, and Eagles #372. She worked at...

Nov 20, 2021

Tyler I. Moore, 31, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 in Defiance. He was born on June 19, 1990 to Thomas and Shelly (Rau) Moore in Toledo, Ohio. Tyler was a member of The Experience Church and completed two programs of Renewed Minds. He worked as an industrial welder for NASG. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and...

Nov 20, 2021

Wanda M. Nally, age 84 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on June 17, 1937 to the late William and Ada (Hall) Gollihue in Monaville, West Virginia. On November 12, 1952 she married Alton Nally, who preceded her in death on October 11, 2004. Wanda...

Nov 17, 2021

Kathleen I. "Muggsey" Kraegel, age 90 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, November 17, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on January 5, 1931 to the late Foster and Mildred (Noble) Stevens in Middlefield, Ohio. She was married to Herman Kraegel Jr. for many years until his death in 1979. Kathleen was a loving and...

Nov 17, 2021

Debarah L. "Debbie" Rucker, age 60 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home in Defiance. She was born on June 19, 1961 to Tony and Nancy (Delph) Cavins in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Debbie proudly earned her Associate's Degree, and worked at Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon for several years. She...

Nov 16, 2021

Mary Alice White, age 94 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio with her family by her side. She was born on February 1, 1927 to Charles and Laura (Cassidy) Kerns in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On March 17, 1951 she married Bill Woods, who preceded her in death in 1966. On...

Nov 16, 2021

Garry D. Neff, age 81 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at SKLD in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on December 29, 1939, the son of the late Dean and Lucille (Heffley) Neff in Defiance County. Garry was baptized on January 18, 1953 at Church of Christ in Defiance, where he was a faithful member...

Nov 13, 2021

Dale R. Worline, 75, of Defiance passed peacefully Saturday, Nov. 13, after a brief stay at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. He was born March 18, 1946, to Floyd Sr. and Florence (Swicker) Worline in Dupont, Ohio. On June 8, 1968, he married Colleen (Duerk), who survives.

He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1963-1967,...