Obituaries

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,...

Jan 19, 2021

Jeffery S. Burnett, age 58 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on June 27, 1962 to James and Jeannette (Purdy) Burnett in Lima, Ohio. Jeff was a 1982 graduate of Defiance High School, and he attended Wright State University. He enjoyed volunteering at The Laurels and at...

Jan 18, 2021

Catherine L. Farber, age 45 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at The Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 18, 1975 in Toledo, Ohio. Shortly after, she was adopted by Michael and Karon (Mack) Farber. Cathy was a 1994 graduate of Tinora High School, and was on the track team. She...

Jan 18, 2021

Mary D. English-Decker, age 66 of Defiance, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday morning, January 18, 2021, after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on January 10, 1955 to Harold and Bernita (Conklin) Grime in Napoleon, Ohio. On January 15, 1977 she married Dennis E. English Sr., who passed away...

Jan 16, 2021

James R. "Jim" Wolff, age 74 of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Saturday evening, January 16, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on August 31, 1946 to the late Earl and Florence (Moore) Wolff in Defiance, Ohio. Jim was a 1964 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy from...

Jan 13, 2021

Frederick D. Fitzenrider, age 81, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 13, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on March 5, 1939 to the late Vernie and Enid (Lehman) Fitzenrider in Defiance, Ohio. On March 18, 1967 he married Sharon (Lee) Fitzenrider, who survives. Fred was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and...

Jan 11, 2021

Josephine "Lee" Liska passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born March 19, 1949 to the late Edmond "Bud" and Beulah Liska.

Lee was a farm girl at heart and loved her many cats. She acted and believed she was the boss at Liska Farms. Lee had a great sense...

Jan 10, 2021

Randall R. Ward, age 65 of Defiance, surrounded by his loving family went home to be with his Lord and Savior, January 10th, 2021 at Toledo Hospital.  He was born on February 5th, 1955 to the late Robert and June Ward.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather (Poppy), brother, friend, employee, coach,  avid hunter and gun dog trainer. ...

Jan 9, 2021

Karen L. Heilshorn, age 79 of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on December 20, 1941 to George and Mabel (Relyea) Bodenburg in Defiance, Ohio. Karen was a  1960 graduate of Defiance High School. In 1966 she married Richard Upton, who preceded her in...

Jan 8, 2021

On Friday January 8, 2020, Raul Sanchez, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away after 59 fulfilling years.

He was the youngest of six children, born March 13, 1961 to Miguel and Elevinia Sanchez in Bluffton, Ohio. Raul made a career at General Motors where he worked as a Millwright for 26 years. His...

Jan 7, 2021

Anne C. Steyer, 79 of Defiance, Ohio passed away Thursday January 7, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital after a short battle with COVID. Born on August 25, 1941, in Fostoria, OH, Anne was the oldest of 3 children born to Albert and Kentha (Ewing) Thomas. On her birthday in 1962 she married Joseph P. Steyer who died on...

Jan 6, 2021

Daniel J. Hauser, 60, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He was born on March 8, 1960 to Roger and Patricia (Fraizer) Hauser in Defiance, OH. Daniel worked as a Fabricator for Richland Machine Co. in Montpelier OH.  He enjoyed fishing and working on cars, especially muscle cars, and...

Jan 5, 2021

Lawrence L. "Sid" Houck, age 92 of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021 at his home in Napoleon. He was born on November 18, 1928 to John and Agnes (Schwab) Houck in Defiance, Ohio. Sid was a 1947 graduate of Holgate High School. On June 4, 1953 he married the love of his life, Marilyn...

Jan 3, 2021

James J. Wilson, age 40 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 unexpectedly at his home in Defiance. He was born on June 18, 1980 to Marvin and Robin (Wilmoth) Wilson in Toledo, Ohio. James was a 1998 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School, and a 2007 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. On June 10,...