Obituaries

Feb 8, 2021

Robert L. Fett, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on August 18, 1957 to the late Louis and Marilyn (Gratz) Fett in Lima, Ohio. Bob received his Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Defiance College, and his Master's Degree from St. Francis in Ft....

Feb 6, 2021

George Manuel Ponce Sr. was called home to our Lord on February 6, 2021. He was born August 3, 1946 to Juan and Catalina (Garcia) Ponce in San Antonio Texas.

At General Motors, he was a journeyman electrician and retired after 25 years. His favorite times were spent with his family and especially his grandchildren. George was...

Feb 6, 2021

Darline E. Cobb, age 77 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital. She was born on September 12, 1943 to Robert and Blanche (Gidney) Lee in Miami, Florida. On February 24, 1962  she married Marvin B. Cobb, who survives. Darline was a member of Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and...

Feb 6, 2021

Sandra Sue (Ferree) Schindler, age 71of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, February 6, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Born in Jackson, Michigan on January 9, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Kinnaman) Ferree. On February 26, 1972 she married the late Richard L. Schindler. They were devoted in marriage...

Feb 4, 2021

Steven Alan "Stevie" Sproul, age 59 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. He lost a four year battle with cancer. He was born on August 22, 1961 to Leland and Norma (Wieland) Sproul in Defiance, Ohio. Stevie was a 1982 graduate of Good Samaritan School. He worked at Wendy's in...

Feb 4, 2021

Dollie M. Honaker, age 88 of Defiance, went to Heaven to become one of God's beautiful angels on Thursday evening, February 4, 2021 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on May 21, 1932 to the late George and Virgie (Vanover) Mullins in Payne Gap, Kentucky. In 1949 she married Aubrey B. Honaker, who preceded her in death in...

Jan 31, 2021

Faye E. Dearth, age 70 of Defiance, went to be with her Lord Jesus after peacefully passing in her sleep on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Faye was born on October 7, 1950 in Coshocton, Ohio to Kenneth and Barb (Klinger) Darr, and she was the stepdaughter of Madeline (Rushing) Darr.

Faye loved Jesus and her family, and...

Jan 31, 2021

Jeannine Diemer, age 83 of Defiance, passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer's at Glenn Park in Defiance on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Jeannine was born on November 15, 1937 in Defiance. On March 15, 1954 she married the love of her life, Delbert Diemer. Jeannine was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Defiance, serving as...

Jan 31, 2021

Richard W. Ayers, age 73 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1947 to the late John and Mary (Schudel) Ayers in Defiance, Ohio. On May 3, 1969  he married Linda (Jackman) Ayers, who survives. Rick proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the...

Jan 31, 2021

Judith K. Roehrig, age 76 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. She was born on March 25, 1944 to Frank and Donelda (Parker) Palmer in Napoleon, Ohio. On October 1, 1960  she married Dennis Roehrig, who survives.

Judy was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance....

Jan 30, 2021

Delbert W. Hammon, age 99, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday evening, January 30, 2021 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on September 17, 1921 to the late Howard and Mae Hammon in Florida, Ohio. Del grew up on a farm, and attended a one-room schoolhouse. During the Depression, his mother made clothes for all of...

Jan 29, 2021

Robert D. Vieira, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Friday evening, January 29, 2021 at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1937 in Peoria, Illinois. On December 15, 1962 he married Shirley (Mohn) Vieira, who preceded him in death on January 26, 1998. Bob proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. He loved life and...

Jan 27, 2021

Our beautiful Cynthia Ann Brownson came into this world with many health  challenges and left this world with many health challenges, but through it all she radiated the love of God, true joy, and the most beautiful smile that inspired others to be brave like her.  Her love language was gift giving and we were blessed to experience seeing...

Jan 26, 2021

Ruth Armstrong, age 91, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She had been suffering from colon cancer.

Ruth was a graduate of Edgerton High School. She married Kenneth L. Armstrong on June 30, 1947, who preceded her in death on February 3, 2020. They had 72 wonderful years together. She is survived...

Jan 25, 2021

Daniel P. Shininger, age 40 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on July 7, 1980 to Richard and Barbara (Kemerer) Shininger in Williams County, Ohio. Daniel was a 2001 graduate of Good Samaritan School. He loved animals, and being with people, especially his brothers. Daniel always had a...

Jan 25, 2021

Richard Lee Kahle, age 86 of Defiance, passed away early Monday morning on January 25, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on March 30, 1934 to Alfred and Agnes (Meyer) Kahle in Blanchard Twp, Putnam County, Ohio. On October 26, 1957 he married Elizabeth  (Nagel) Kahle, who passed away on September 20, 2010. On September 16,...

Jan 24, 2021

Charles L. "Jim" Ankney, age 88 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday morning, January 24, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on February 27, 1932 to the late Charles and Anna (Wheeler) Ankney in Defiance, Ohio. Jim proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict. On August 7,...

Jan 21, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our loving mother, wife, sibling, and grandma of Michelle Jane Stork. On the morning of January 21, 2021 Michelle was reunited with the love of her life, Larry Stork who departed seven years prior.

Michelle was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts to the late Ethel...

Jan 20, 2021

David Lee Daoust, age 77 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born on December 18, 1943 to William and Mary (Stoll) Daoust in Defiance, Ohio. Dave proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965. In 1966 he married Jane (Starrett) Daoust, who...

Jan 20, 2021

Guadalupe Urbina, age 88, of Defiance, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 14, 1932 to the late Luciano and Petra (Trevino) Urbina in Los Fresnos, Texas. On March 4, 1965  he married Virginia (Rendon) Urbina, who preceded  him in death on August 11,...