Obituaries

Jan 3, 2026

Bonnie Lee Karzynow, 86, of Jewell, passed away surrounded by her family on January 3, 2026, at her home.

She was born on June 30, 1939, to Russell and Martha (Bruns) Short in Napoleon, OH. She was a 1957 graduate of Jewell High School. Bonnie was a secretary for many years at Jewell Grain Co. at the...

Jan 2, 2026

Lavon Edward Bishop, 92, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Glenn Park in Defiance, Ohio. Lavon was born on August 21, 1933 to Harold and Mildred (McDonald) Bishop in Miami County, Ohio. He married Alice Miller on July 5, 1953 at the Church of the Brethren, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Lavon was a member of the...

Jan 1, 2026

Lois "Jean" McKay, 88, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, January 1, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 24, 1937 to the late Delmar and Ruth (Parks) Partee in Defiance, Ohio. She was married to James Roehrig in 1957, and in 1987 she married Raymond McKay who preceded her in death...

Dec 31, 2025

Patricia H. "Pat" Wirick, age 91 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance. She was born on July 8, 1934 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Linus and Anna (Weber) Froelich. On October 22, 1955 she married John B. Wirick Sr. who preceded her in death in 2017. Pat was a 1952...

Dec 31, 2025

Donald "Don" A. Keeterle, 97, of Defiance, went to be with his loving Savior while peacefully sleeping on Wednesday afternoon, December 31, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1928 to the late Herman and Ulita (Vondran) Keeterle. On September 3, 1955 he married Valetta Batt, who preceded him in death on December 9, 2018. Don was a longtime...

Dec 28, 2025

Robert C. Miller, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Sherwood, Ohio on October 1, 1940 to the late Robert and Vera (Herron) Miller. Robert was a 1958 graduate of Sherwood High School. On April 7, 1962 he married...

Dec 28, 2025

Joan C. Wagner, age 92 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by her family into the arms of Jesus and her husband, Jim.

She was born in Bryan, Ohio on January 27, 1933, to the late Gilbert and Mildred (Sanders) Goebel. Joan was a 1951 graduate of Bryan High School. On October...

Dec 25, 2025

Ronald J. Clemens Sr., age 85 of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 25, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 20, 1940 to the late Basil and Cecilia (Staudigel) Clemens in Defiance, Ohio. On June 25, 1960 he married Patricia "Pat" Klier in Delphos, Ohio. Ron retired from General Motors...

Dec 25, 2025

Marvin L. Hageman, age 77 of Defiance, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 8, 1948 to the late Red and Marie Hageman. Marv was a 1966 graduate of Ayersville High School. He proudly served in the U.S.Army from 1969 to 1971 including a year...

Dec 18, 2025

Diana Velez, 72, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2025, at St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, Ohio.

Born in San Antonio, Texas on March 16, 1953. Diana graduated with her associates degree at Northwest State University. She spent over 30 years as a respected worker in the office supply business, working in accounts receivable...

Dec 17, 2025

Jason  Richard Mehring, age 47, of Defiance, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at St.Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Jason was born on June 25, 1978 to Ronald and Jeanette (Shaffer) Mehring in Defiance, Ohio. Jason graduated high school in 1996. Jason loved his family and sports. His greatest joys were spending...

Dec 16, 2025

Clinton Leon Fields was born on October 25, 1993, in the Bronx, New York, to Tanisha Fields and Darelle White. Affectionately known as "CJ" to family and friends, he was a loving son, nephew, cousin, and friend whose presence brought warmth to everyone around him.

CJ departed this earthly life on December 16, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio....

Dec 16, 2025

Phillip Alan Barndt, age 76, of Defiance, passed away on December 16, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Center after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on April 18, 1949 to Harry and Ruth (Weigle) Barndt in Johnstown, PA. Phillip proudly served in the United States Air Force as staff sergeant from 1968-1976 where he worked as...

Dec 15, 2025

Linda  Diane Cloer, 74, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at her home in Defiance, OH. She was born on August 24, 1951 to Charles and Ruby (Wilder) Marrs in Ft. Wayne, IN . On March 4, 1978 she married Douglas Cloer who preceded her in death in 2006. She worked as an interior designer for...

Dec 15, 2025

Lowell A. Elders, Sr., 85, of Defiance, passed away on December 15, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Defiance.

He was born on August 26, 1940 to Jessie James and Nina Mae (Venable) Elders in Birmingham, Alabama. On March 10, 1962 he married Roberta Marihugh, who survives.

He was a faithful member of Restoration Tabernacle. Lowell...

Dec 13, 2025

Wilma Rose Limber, age 91 of Ayersville, peacefully fell asleep in death on Saturday evening, December 13, 2025, surrounded by support and love in her childhood home. She was born the youngest daughter of the late Earl and Della (Beck) Peck on May 8, 1934 near Pleasant Bend, Ohio.

Wilma married her high school sweetheart, Jack M....

Dec 11, 2025

Freda M. Stritt, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on November 15, 1940 to the late Clement and Frances Angermeier. Freda was a graduate of Stryker High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree and then went on to earn her Master's Degree from the University of...

Dec 7, 2025

Timothy Robert Hoffman, age 58 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 30, 1967 to the late Robert and Verda (Ream) Hoffman. Tim was a 1986 graduate of Tinora High School. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards online. Tim will be sadly missed by his family and good friends....

Dec 7, 2025

Susan L. Borkosky, age 78 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Paulding, Ohio on August 14, 1947 to the late Paul and Helen (Rohlf) Woodring. Susan was a 1965 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 21, 1969 she married...

Dec 3, 2025

Ilene C. Hohenberger, 94, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on May 28, 1931 to Isidore "Jim" and Catherine Myria (Wood) Mack in Defiance. She was a Defiance High School graduate, Class of 49. On November 4, 1950 she married Paul Darwood Hohenberger who preceded her on May...