Obituaries

Sep 20, 2020

Bobby Dean Roberts Sr. July 26, 1954 - September 20, 2020 The wonderful, sweet and funny long-haired red headed Dad, brother, son, uncle and friend passed away on September 20, 2020 at the age of 66. Bobby spent his last days surrounded by his kids and grandkids who loved on him and cared for him until he passed. Bobby...

Sep 19, 2020

Alice (Punkie) A. Heilshorn, 89, Fort Wayne formerly of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 8, 1930 to Archibald and Mabel (Sullivan) Huff in Oakwood, Ohio.  On August 27, 1949 she married Orville Heilshorn who preceded her on September 23, 2012 Punkie loved Jesus, her family and anyone...

Sep 18, 2020

Robin K. Flory, age 63 of Defiance,  passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on December 25, 1956 to Dean and Martha (Nally) Flory in Defiance, Ohio.  Robin worked at Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon for over 37 years until her retirement in August, 2016. She was a member of...

Sep 18, 2020

Michael  L Horg, 64, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, September 18, 2020 at SKLD Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance, OH. He was born on November 28, 1955 to Conrad and Velma (Mobley) Horg in Defiance, OH.

Michael  worked as a Laborer for GM.  He enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and ceramics.  Michael was a member of the...

Sep 17, 2020

Lois J. Gahris, age 94 of Defiance, peacefully passed away with her children by her side on Thursday evening, September 17, 2020. She was born on December 6, 1925 to the late Roy and Luella (Newton) Scheuerman in Defiance, Ohio. On December 1, 1945 she married Robert A. Gahris, who preceded her in death on November 27, 1995.

Sep 15, 2020

John E. Tuohy, age 80 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. John was born March 6, 1940 to the late John B. and Maude (Clemens) Tuohy.  He was a 1958 graduate of Defiance High School.  John served as a Non-Morse Interceptor Operator...

Sep 15, 2020

Myrna J. Weible, age 84 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on December 21, 1935 to the late Harvey and LaVerne (Brown) Ward in Defiance, Ohio. Myrna was a 1953 graduate of Defiance High School. On November 18, 1955 she married John A. Weible, who preceded her in...

Sep 14, 2020

Bruce W. Goodwin, 71, Defiance, Ohio, died Monday, September 14, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family. He had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015 and after many good days and excellent care, he ultimately succumbed to complications from the disease. Bruce was born on September 8, 1949, to Roger and Ruby (Miller) Goodwin in Defiance, Ohio. He...

Sep 11, 2020

Gary R. Lauber, 72, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on September 1, 1948 to Robert and Berneta (Behnke) Lauber in Wauseon, Ohio. On June 29, 2013 he married Nancy (Crow) Lauber who survives in Defiance, Ohio. Gary was a member of the Ohio National Guard serving in Bowling...

Sep 9, 2020

Brenda S. Joost-Penner, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her home in Defiance. She was born on March 15, 1953 to the late Foster and Mary (Sohn) Dull in Defiance, Ohio. On August 19, 1972 she married James F. Joost, Sr., who preceded her in death on December 11, 2005. On June 27,...

Sep 9, 2020

Sharon L. Kent, 75, left us while peacefully sleeping on the morning of September 9, 2020 at her home in Batavia, Ohio. She was the beloved wife of the late James L. Kent. Much loved mother of Kimberly (Casey) Burill and James L. Kent II. Treasured, lifelong companion of Gary Bellile, respected by Gary's children Matt Bellile and Laura...

Sep 6, 2020

William H. Homan, Jr., age 79 of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday morning, September 6, 2020 at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born on May 22, 1941 to William and Helen (Upton) Homan in Cook County, Illinois. He was a 1959 graduate of Continental High School. William was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran...

Sep 3, 2020

Joyce V. Keeterle, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday September 3, 2020 at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center Defiance, OH. She was born on February 26, 1934 to C. E. and LaVerne (Fisher) Stoufer at Columbus Grove, Ohio.  Joyce was a graduate of Defiance High School class of 1952. She worked as a secretary for COMPO...

Sep 2, 2020

Kamryn Jo Deringer, daughter of Amy (Hall) and Cliff Deringer of Defiance, was silently born at The Toledo Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Even though she was not with us very long, she was loved and adored by her entire family.

She is survived by her Maternal Grandparents; Don and Joyce Hall of Defiance, Paternal Grandmother,...

Sep 1, 2020

Scott A. Hahn, 57, of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born July 10th, 1963 to Charles and Marsha Hahn in Defiance, Ohio. Scott worked for Great Lakes Dredging Company and traveled all over the United States. He enjoyed hunting and gardening. Scott is survived by his mother, Marsha...

Aug 31, 2020

Janice M. Smith, 80, of Defiance, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, August 31, 2020 at SKLD Care Center in Bryan, Ohio. She was born on November 12, 1939 to John and Ethel (Koch) Hancock in Defiance, Ohio. Janice was a graduate of Stryker High School. In 1958 she married Eugene "Jim" Smith, who resides in Defiance....

Aug 28, 2020

Marian E. Roehrig, age 90 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on December 8, 1929 to the late Henry and Clara (Hammon) Sisco in Defiance, Ohio. On January 14, 1950 she married Clarence "Gene" Roehrig, who preceded her in death on August 13, 2016.

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Aug 27, 2020

Karen Elaine Farlee, age 82 of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday,  August 27, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on April 26, 1938 to Ralph and Edith (Kilpatrick) Coplin in Antwerp, Ohio. She was a 1956 graduate of Antwerp High School. On August 25, 1957 she married Roger E. Farlee and the couple was blessed with...

Aug 27, 2020

Linda J. Curtis, 73, of Mark Center, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She fought a courageous battle against Stage 4 kidney cancer for 8 months.

Linda was born on September 21, 1946, the daughter of the late Curt and June Donley of Oakwood, Ohio. She married...

Aug 26, 2020

Joan L. Miller, age 89 of Ridgeville Corners, Ohio,  passed away early Wednesday morning, August 26, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on February 26, 1931 to Ralph and Wilma (Andrews) Rupp in Wauseon, Ohio. On June 28, 1952 she married Herb Miller, who preceded her in death on January 8, 2013. Joan was...