Obituaries

Nov 7, 2020

Jane Kaye Wellman Shock, age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born in Defiance, Ohio to Dwight and Ermith (Eakins) Wellman on October 16, 1941 and married Bernard "Bim" Shock on April 14, 1972 in Defiance.  Jane worked as a receptionist at Defiance College,...

Nov 6, 2020

Ronald R. Balser, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Friday morning, November 6, 2020 at his daughters residence. He was born on August 24, 1953 to Harold and Agnes (Abbott) Balser in Wauseon, Ohio. Ron was a 1971 graduate of Wauseon High School. He worked at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for several years until his retirement in 2005.

Nov 6, 2020

Marie  Davies, 61, of Defiance, passed away on November 6, 2020 at the St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. She was born on December 12, 1958 to William and Florence (Corley) Jones at Philadelphia, PA. Marie was a teacher working in the Virginia Beach and Philadelphia areas until her retirement. On  December 15, 2001 she married William H....

Nov 5, 2020

Robert L. Kitchenmaster, Jr., age 57 of Evansport, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on November 25, 1962 to the late Robert and Patricia (Steele) Kitchenmaster in Defiance, Ohio. On September 8, 1988 he married Jeanine (Miller) Kitchenmaster, who resides in Evansport, Ohio. Robert proudly...

Nov 5, 2020

Thomas B. Willison, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, November 5, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on September 14, 1937 to Frank and Margaret (Cooper) Willison in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958. On November 14, 1959 he married Iona (Fuller) Willison, who preceded him...

Nov 5, 2020

Carol Linda Bohn, age 81 of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, November 5, 2020 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on February 19, 1939 to Howard and Helen (Durham) Tracy in Defiance, Ohio. Carol was a 1957 graduate of Continental High School. On  November 25, 1961 she married Mark  H. Bohn, who preceded her in death on...

Nov 5, 2020

Mary Lynn Marihugh, 84, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1936 to the late Amos and Eva (Johnson) Smith in Garland, NC. On April 27, 1959 she married Peter Marihugh, who resides in Defiance. Mary was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church. Mary was a...

Nov 4, 2020

Carol J. Herald, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. Carol was born on August 6, 1935 to Walter and Alberta (Allen) Brim in Findlay, Ohio. She was a graduate of Findlay High School. On May 25, 1958 she married Robin Herald, who preceded her in death in 1996. Carol...

Nov 1, 2020

James W. Gillis, 90, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Glenn Park of  Defiance. He was born on May 4, 1930 to Raymond and Irene (Casey) Gillis in Detroit, Michigan. He attended school at Southeastern High School, he left high school early and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Division from 1948-1952. Jim...

Oct 31, 2020

Arlene K. Kline, aka "Kootchie", age 72 of Cecil, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 28, 1947 to Charles and Ann (Arnold) Barnette in Norton, Virginia. On February 7, 1990 she married Jerry Kline, who survives in Cecil, OH. Arlene loved to cook, go camping and hiking, and was...

Oct 31, 2020

Maxine L. Ort, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on February 24, 1934 to Clyde and Mabel (Wolf) Rudy in Toledo, Ohio. In 1956 she married Paul  C. Ort, who resides in Defiance. Maxine was a faithful member of Pleasant Bend United Methodist Church, and The...

Oct 28, 2020

Onita Bussing, age 77, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital. She was born on April 4, 1943 to the late Burl and Dorothy (Wimberley) Lawson in Hartville, Missouri. On July 7, 1962 she married James Bussing, who survives in Defiance. Onita was a faithful member of First Assembly of God. She enjoyed...

Oct 27, 2020

William Robert Winterhalter, born August 4, 1927, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Plain City, Ohio.

Bill was born in Defiance, Ohio and was raised on a farm near Cecil, Ohio. In August, 1948 he married Ramona Jean Price. They raised four children:  Deborah Bush of Defiance, Cheryl Hamilton of Plain City, Vickie Hancock of...

Oct 26, 2020

Trevor L. Saylor, age 35 of Paulding, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on November 10, 1984 to Brian and Beverly (Scott) Saylor in Bryan, Ohio. Trevor worked for Haviland Drainage Products in Haviland, Ohio. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Grover...

Oct 25, 2020

Mary Lou  Osborn, age 90, of Defiance, Ohio passed away Sunday,  October 25, 2020 due to COVID-19. She was born on August 16, 1930 to Albert and Hazel (Balser) Greutman in Sherwood, Ohio. She was a member of St Mary Catholic Church and the Eagles.  Mary Lou enjoyed playing tickets and the slot machines at the Eagles.  She loved...

Oct 24, 2020

Lewis R. Johnston, 91, of Defiance, passed away on  October 24, 2020 at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio with his wife of almost 70 years by his side. He was born on August 9, 1929 to Arthur and Katie (Sines) Johnston in North Creek, Ohio.  On October 27, 1950 he married Mary Ann  (Demland)...

Oct 22, 2020

Mary Alice Moats, 97, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, October 22, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1923 to Albert and Clara (Stork) Memmer in Defiance, Ohio.

Mary spent her first eight years of school at Saint John Lutheran Parochial School and graduated...

Oct 17, 2020

Patricia Lee Pollock Deniston, age 68 passed away peacefully on October 17, 2020 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. Before her recent move to Madison, Ohio, Patricia (Pat) resided in Charlotte, NC and Defiance, Ohio.

Known for her positivity, infectious smile and generous spirit, Pat loved being with her friends and family and celebrating...

Oct 16, 2020

Nanette Sue Fisk, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Friday evening, October 16, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on December 7, 1952 to the late John and Dolores "Jake" (Mekus) Batt in Defiance, Ohio. Nan was a 1971 graduate of Tinora High School. On September 8, 1972 she married Chuck...

Oct 11, 2020

Frances H. "Mike" Vandemark, age 96 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her home in Defiance. She was born on July 20, 1924 to Lester and Ruth (Stevenson) Schaffer in Defiance, Ohio. She was a 1942 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 12, 1944 she married Harold G. Vandemark, who preceded her in death...