Obituaries

Aug 10, 2021

David A. Martin, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on April 23, 1950 to Courtney and Natalie (Davis) Martin in Toledo, Ohio. On June 22, 1993  he married June (Meyer) Martin, who survives.

David was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in...

Aug 9, 2021

Alfredo Montez Sr. age 73 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital from COVID. He was born on September 2, 1947 to Ismael and Erlinda (Rodriguez) Montez in San Antonio, Texas. On May 3, 1968 he married Angelina O. Montez, who preceded him in death.

Al was a member of...

Aug 6, 2021

Arthur Roger Herrett, 89, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021 at his home with his wife by his side. Roger was born in Lima, Ohio on September 22, 1931 to the late Nellie Odessa Kelly Herrett and Arthur Millage Herrett. He married the love of his life Mary "Carolyn" Shuter Herrett on March 6,...

Aug 6, 2021

Dennis P. "Iceman"  Eis, age 70 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on May 29, 1951 to Paul and Alverna (Schafer) Eis in Defiance, Ohio. Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Tinora High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1971-1973. On...

Aug 6, 2021

Shirley Mae Lewis, 77, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on May 4, 1944 to the late Victor and Callie (Donalson) Greear in Coeburn, Virginia. In 1979 she married Lawrence Lewis, who preceded her in death in 2004. Shirley enjoyed her years spent at home with...

Aug 5, 2021

Jill Lynette Wolfe, age 61 of Lima, Ohio, passed away on  Thursday, August 5, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on November 14, 1959 to Gene and Dot (Morrow) Baldwin in Paulding, Ohio. Jill was a 1978 graduate of Defiance High School. In 2004 she married Bill Wolfe, who survives. Jill worked at various...

Aug 2, 2021

Kathy Jo Shaffer, age 58 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was born on August 2, 1963 to Eugene and Phyllis (Oborn) Mann in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Kathy was a 1981 graduate of Bryan High School. On June 2, 2004 she married Tim Shaffer, who survives. Kathy was a member of...

Aug 2, 2021

Michael  P. Rath, age 64, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, August 2, 2021 in Coldwater, Michigan. He was born on April 20, 1957 to the late C. William and Patricia (Perrault) Rath in Defiance, Ohio. Mike earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business from University of Toledo. On October 31, 1987 he married Elizabeth "Beth" (Cornell) Rath,...

Aug 2, 2021

Charles W. Shock, age 82 of Defiance, went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family on Monday morning, August 2, 2021. He was born on February 7, 1939 to Charles and Irene (Mayer) Shock in Defiance, Ohio. Charles proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. On February 24, 1963 he married Sharon (Grube) Shock, who survives....

Aug 1, 2021

Antonia Rios, 94, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home in Defiance. She was born on June 13, 1927 to Cesario and Marcos (Vasquez) Ramos in Gause, Texas. She was previously married to Arcadio Ysasaga. She was married for 18 years to Daniel Rios, who also preceded her in death.

Antonia...

Jul 30, 2021

Jacqueline C. Nash, 57, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home in Defiance. She was born on February 25, 1964 to George and Dorothy (Dillon) Forgays in Newfoundland, Canada. Jackie worked for several years at Defiance Metal Products. She enjoyed going to garage sales, camping, traveling, fishing, spending time with her grandkids, and her...

Jul 29, 2021

Suzanne A. Snyder, age 86 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on  Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born on March 18, 1935 in Defiance, Ohio to the late John and Pauline (McCarthy) Ryan. Suzanne attended Bowling Green State University. In 1955 she married John W. Snyder who preceded her in death in 1988.

Suzanne worked over 29...

Jul 25, 2021

Gladys A. Wichmann, age 82 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on June 1, 1939 to the late Jerry and Ella (Bishop) Daniel in Marion County, Alabama. On March 17, 1989 she married Norman Wichmann, who preceded her in death on December 25, 2009. Gladys worked...

Jul 24, 2021

Jeffrey A. Kane of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on July 24, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Jeff was born in Cleveland, OH on April 5, 1948. Formerly from Waterville, Ohio, he relocated to Shawnee, KS in January of 2010. He was the son of Dr. Jack A. Kane and Virginia (Gasque) Kane.

Jeff graduated from...

Jul 23, 2021

Ardith M. Wilson, age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on March 19, 1931 to the late Myron  and Nellie (Thompson) Harman in Brunersburg, Ohio. Ardith was a 1949 graduate of Defiance High School. On July 2, 1950 she married Kenneth Wilson, who preceded her in...

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...