Obituaries

Apr 14, 2021

Lynn Keller, 74, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Lynn was born on December 15, 1946 in Defiance, Ohio to William and Valera (Schatz) Keller. After graduating from Defiance High School in 1964, he pursued a degree in Mathematics Education at Defiance College, graduating in 1970. He received his...

Apr 13, 2021

He was born on February 9, 1979 to Michael C. Goff and Carla A.(Watson) Goff in Berea, Ohio. On October 12, 2002 he married Carla (Heilman) Goff, who survives. Chad and Carla were high school sweethearts. They had the best 18 1/2 years of their lives together. He truly was the best devoted husband and father.

Chad...

Apr 12, 2021

John E. Nickels, 77, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Tennessee. John was born to the late Francis and Vera (Weber) Nickels in Defiance, Ohio on September 6, 1943.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years. On May 8, 1968 he married Marianne (Anderson) Nickels, who preceded him...

Apr 12, 2021

Tyler Kunsman, 35, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. Tyler was born on April 2, 1986 to Donald P. Hazlett and Darlene (Bowling) Peterson in Toledo, Ohio. He worked at Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon. Tyler enjoyed lifting weights, he loved to laugh, and will be remembered for his...

Apr 12, 2021

Sonora A. Hasselswerth, 99, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 21, 1921 to Harley and Mary (Brentlinger) Tatman in Continental, Ohio. She was the Valedictorian of her graduating class at Continental High School. On May 31, 1942 she married Robert E. Hasselswerth, who preceded...

Apr 12, 2021

Orville "Orv" Dickerson, 66, of Defiance, set sail for his final fishing trip on Monday, April 12th after a valiant fight with cancer.

He was born in Defiance to Mary Faye and William Dickerson, who preceded him in death. Orv married Karen Koppenhofer in January of 1976, who has been by his side in sickness and in...

Apr 12, 2021

Carolyn Kay Merritt, 72, of Paulding, passed away on  Monday, April 12, 2021 at Paulding County Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1948 to the late Willard and Mary (Richards) Fogle in Defiance, Ohio. On June 29, 1974 she married Lawrence Merritt, who preceded her in death in 1998.

Carolyn was a member of Defiance Christian...

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...