Obituaries

Apr 3, 2021

Edward O. Bowser Jr, age 90 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, California.

He was born on May 9, 1930 to the late Lucille and Edward Bowser Sr. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  In 1948 he married E. Patricia Wyans, who preceded him in death. On April 27,...

Mar 31, 2021

Bruno P. Garza, Jr., of Defiance, Ohio, died peacefully in the loving arms of his family on the evening of Wednesday, March 31.  He was born Dec. 14, 1939, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was preceded in death by his parents, (Bruno and Consuelo Garza), his wife, (Rosa E. Menchaca), a granddaughter (Jordan), and each of his 5 siblings...

Mar 29, 2021

Carol Tressler, age 59 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, March 29, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 19, 1961 to Lorenzo and Lucille (Lore) Frye in Portsmouth, Ohio. On June 28, 2000 she married Rick Tressler, who survives. Carol enjoyed gardening, and playing her guitar and singing. She was always...

Mar 26, 2021

Maybelle "Boots" Edwards Thimlar Overly Blankenbeckler, 92, entered her Heavenly home on Friday, March 26, 2021.  She was born on November 25, 1928 in Auburn, Indiana to the late Elmer & Julia (Zeigler) Edwards. She married Eugene Thimlar, John Overly, and Bill Blankenbeckler whom have all preceded her death. Her memory will be forever treasured by her sister, Carol...

Mar 23, 2021

Michael Anthony Nolan died suddenly Tuesday morning, March 23rd.  Mike was born in Defiance to the late Margaret Jean and John Edward Nolan on February 9, 1951.  He just celebrated his 70th birthday with family.  He was the youngest of four, two sisters Margaret Hansen of St. Paul, MN, Maureen Nolan, Hilton Head Island, SC; and one brother John...

Mar 23, 2021

Florence Suella Smith, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence. Florence was born on October 21, 1940 to Earl and Evelyn (Sigler) Richmond in Peach Orchard, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jerry Tipton Sr., Jack Cooper, and Robert Smith. Florence was a member of Defiance Moose Lodge #2094, Eagles...

Mar 22, 2021

Robert Ervin Brown, 88, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on March 22, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Paulding, Ohio on June 15, 1932, to the late Agnes (Bowsher) and Robert H. Brown. He graduated from Defiance High School.

Bob was married to the love of his life, Karen Slough, on...

Mar 22, 2021

Marie C. Burill, age 98 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on April 16, 1922 to the late Frank and Cathrine (Zachrich) Ort in Defiance, Ohio. Marie was the Valedictorian at Ayersville High School Class of 1940. In 1951 she married Rolland Burill, who preceded her...

Mar 20, 2021

Mary Ann Hernandez, age 55 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday evening, March 20, 2021 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on February 16, 1966 to Jose and Ana (Alvarado) Hernandez in Lima, Ohio. Mary was a 1985 graduate of Defiance High School. Her greatest love was her family, and her most cherished times were...

Mar 20, 2021

Judith L. Lenhart, age 75 of Ayersville, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 28, 1945 to Barton and Doris (Schultz) Hall in Defiance, Ohio. Judy was a 1963 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 18, 1966 she married Gerald Lenhart, who survives. Judy was a...

Mar 19, 2021

David  L. Kulwicki, Sr. age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on January 26, 1952 to Charles and Donna (Linderman) Kulwicki in Defiance, Ohio. David worked for several years at Werlor, Inc. until his retirement.  He loved fishing, playing on his computer, and was a...

Mar 18, 2021

Cathy S. Rose, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, March 18, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on November 11, 1960 to Ernest and Margie (Pitts) Mansfield in Defiance, Ohio. On May 23, 1979 she married Earl D. Rose, who survives. Cathy devoted her life to her family. Her most cherished moments were spent...

Mar 18, 2021

Marilyn M. Engel, age 89 of Holgate, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 6, 1932 to Clarence and Ruth (Rehl) Bernius in Napoleon, Ohio. Marilyn was a 1950 graduate of Napoleon High School. On June 2, 1950  she married Melvin "Bud" Engel, who preceded her...

Mar 17, 2021

Joyce P.  Meyer, age 82 of Monclova, Ohio, formerly of Defiance and Sun City, California, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. She was born on March 22, 1938 to the late William and Norma (Von Seggern) Bockelman in Defiance, Ohio. On January 9, 1960 she married William H. Meyer, who preceded...

Mar 16, 2021

Richard Daniel Hurlbert, age 67 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in his home, with his family by his side. Rick was born on Aug. 14, 1953 to Roland and Colleen (Machlan) Hurlbert in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He attended North Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was a lifelong radiator mechanic at Glaser...

Mar 13, 2021

Connie Lee Michael, age 75 of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday afternoon, March 13, 2021 at The Filling Home of Mercy in Napoleon, Ohio.

She was born on August 3, 1945 to the late Don and Grace (Doyle) Michael in Defiance, Ohio. Connie came into this world with many health challenges, and we have been truly...

Mar 13, 2021

Jose G. Duron, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance.

Jose Gabriel Duron or known by family as "Joey" peacefully passed into the afterlife. Joey was the oldest of seven siblings and is survived by his mother Marta Duron (88), and his siblings (in order of age)...

Mar 12, 2021

Diane L. Moninger, age 68 of Defiance, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Defiance, Ohio to the late Bernard and Irene (Baker) Kuhn on June 19, 1952. Diane was a 1970 graduate of Fairview High School. On June 4, 1982 she married Thomas A....

Mar 10, 2021

Imogene E. Schafer, 94, of Defiance, Ohio, passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Imogene was born to Carl Schubert and Hazel Schubert (Garrett) on December 18, 1926 in Defiance Ohio. She graduated from Ayersville High School in 1944 and International Business School in Fort Wayne, Indiana...

Mar 9, 2021

Petronilla J. "Pat" DeMoines, age 61 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 9, 2021 at The Toledo Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1959 to William and Bernice (Bannon) DeMoines in Pontiac, Michigan. On December 10, 2005 she married Joe Monte, who survives. Pat enjoyed her years spent as a homemaker, and being with her children...