Obituaries

Apr 11, 2021

Mildred Limber, 94, of Ayersville, passed on to her Heavenly Home in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 11, 2021.  She was born in Highland Township on September 21, 1926 , the daughter of the late Earl and Della Peck. She was a graduate of Ayersville High School. On May 19, 1951 she married George Limber, who died...

Apr 10, 2021

Mary Lee Gibson, 90, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday,  April 10, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on March 5, 1931 to Edward and Mary (Figley) Weisenburger in Defiance. On June 10, 1952 she married John Gibson, who preceded her in death in 1990. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Mary...

Apr 9, 2021

Rick L. Seifert, age 67 of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at The Lakes of Monclova in Maumee, Ohio. He was born on December 22, 1953 to Leo and Marjorie (Geiger) Seifert in Defiance, Ohio. Rick was a 1971 graduate of Ayersville High School. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College,...

Apr 9, 2021

Robert Charles Tadsen, 77, of Archbold, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio. He was born on March 16, 1944 to Luther and Virginia (Rauth) Tadsen in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Slocum Elementary School and graduated  from Defiance High School in 1962.  On July 10, 1971 he married Janet Rinehart.  He...

Apr 7, 2021

Sheila Jean Black, age 63 of Defiance, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1957 to the late Shelby (Clawson) and John A. Black Sr. in Defiance, Ohio.  Sheila was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church. She worked for several years at General Motors in Defiance until her retirement in...

Apr 6, 2021

Louis A. Herman, age 92 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Astoria Place in Waterville, Ohio. He was born on February 26, 1929 to the late Henry and Saloma (Byrnes) Herman in Paulding County, Ohio. Louis was a 1948 graduate of Oakwood High School. On February 11, 1956 he married Reba (Adkins) Herman, who survives....

Apr 6, 2021

Robert I. Eschedor, age 84 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 15, 1936 to the late Clayton and Edna (Babcock) Eschedor in Wayne, Ohio. On June 15, 1956 he married Sharon (Lee) Eschedor, who survives. Robert was the owner and operator of  B & B Heating and...

Apr 4, 2021

Barbara E. Goble, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on February 24, 1948 to John and Eva (Meade) Goble in Turkey Creek, Kentucky. Barb was a graduate of Belfry High School. She was a member of The Family Christian Center, and Moose Lodge #2094. She enjoyed...

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...