Obituaries

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...

Jun 24, 2021

Rebecca Sue Plummer, age 62 of Stryker, Ohio, passed away on Thursday evening, June 24, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 4, 1958 to Richard and Bernice (Roth) Shock in Defiance, Ohio. Becky worked at Campbell's Soup Company and Four County Career Center. In her leisure time she enjoyed going to thrift...

Jun 23, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Shannon, 81, of Defiance, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021. She was born on October 2, 1939 to Robert and Delcie (Griffith) McKinney in Fairmont, West Virginia. In 1959 she married Kenneth Shannon, who preceded her in death in 1987.

Pat was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist...

Jun 21, 2021

Marvin "Ike" A. Conkright, age 92 of Continental, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Monday evening,  June 21, 2021 at his daughter's home in Defiance. He was born on April 11, 1929 to the late Arthur and Effie (Yager) Conkright in North Creek, Ohio. Ike proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953....

Jun 20, 2021

Thelma Duerk, 96, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Thelma was born on March 22, 1925 in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Alvin and Emma Maass. In 1944 she married Roger E. Duerk who preceded her.

Mom was a very loving and caring homemaker. She was...

Jun 19, 2021

Mary E. Dale, age 78 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born on October 23, 1942 to the late Ray and Denelda (Henry) Moore in Holgate, Ohio. She graduated from Holgate High School in 1960 after spending several years...