Obituaries

Ada Marlene (Fauth)  Lloyd

Ada Marlene (Fauth) Lloyd

Jul 31, 2020

Ada Marlene Lloyd, age 83 of Defiance, went home to be with Our Heavenly Father early Friday morning, July 31, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on November 17, 1936 to William and Ethel (Sentel) Fauth in Defiance County, Ohio. On June 24, 1956 she married Charles Junior Lloyd, who preceded her in death on December...

Wayne N. Keller

Wayne N. Keller

Jul 30, 2020

Wayne N. Keller, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, July 30, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on May 17, 1934 to Joseph and Ethel (Newton) Keller in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1952 graduate of Defiance High School. On May 30, 1958 he married Mary (Markley) Keller, who...

Richard "Dick" G. Frank

Richard "Dick" G. Frank

Jul 29, 2020

Richard "Dick" G. Frank, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday,  July 29, 2020 surrounded by his family at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 9, 1937 to Alvin and Ethel (Smith) Frank in Defiance.  Dick was a 1955 graduate of Holgate High School.  He served his country in the United States Army...

Mary M (Comadoll)  Retcher

Mary M (Comadoll) Retcher

Jul 29, 2020

Mary Marlene Retcher, age 88 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 8, 1932 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late James and Caroline (Moon) Comadoll.  James was a WWI Veteran. Mary was a graduate of Napoleon High School  in 1949. On August 19, 1950 she married ...

Florence E. (Riggenbach)  Hohenberger - Treece

Florence E. (Riggenbach) Hohenberger - Treece

Jul 27, 2020

Florence E. Hohenberger-Treece, age 89 of Killen Alabama, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home in Killen, Alabama. She was born on August 11, 1930 to Elmer and Sadie (Stoller) Riggenbach in Paulding, Ohio. She was married to Darleen R. Hohenberger and James L. Treece, who have both preceded her in death.  Florence was...

Richard James Jackman

Richard James Jackman

Jul 27, 2020

Richard  J. Jackman, age 43 of Defiance, passed away, with his family by his side on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a lengthy battle with kidney failure. He was born on September 25, 1976 to Roger and Arlean (Jones) Jackman in Defiance, Ohio.  Richard was a graduate of Tinora High School, and...

Joan (Nicely)  Gerken

Joan (Nicely) Gerken

Jul 24, 2020

Joan Gerken, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her residence in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on January 20, 1935 to John and Lena (Kiessling) Nicely in Defiance. On June 14, 1958 she married Henry Gerken, whom survives. Joan was an elementary teacher for 39 years with 28 years at Noble Township School where...

Linda Marie (Bunn)  Sowers

Linda Marie (Bunn) Sowers

Jul 23, 2020

Linda M. Sowers, age 76 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning,  July 23, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on May 17, 1944 to the late Marvin and Helen (Highland) Bunn in Defiance, Ohio. Linda was a 1963 graduate of Defiance High School. On April 17, 1965 she married Paul Sowers, who resides...

Kathy Ann (Julian)  Auch

Kathy Ann (Julian) Auch

Jul 23, 2020

Kathy Ann Auch, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1956 to Gerald and Thelma (LaFond) Julian in Bay City, Michigan. On June 17, 1972 she married James Auch, who resides in Defiance. Kathy was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance....

Joseph A. Mcneil

Joseph A. Mcneil

Jul 21, 2020

Joseph Anthony McNeil, age 62, died peacefully at the Ohio Hospice on July 21, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. His family and friends will always remember him as a fun-loving Papaw and a kind and generous friend. Joe was a devoted family man and a loving Father and Grandfather. Joe is survived by his sister, Marie Anne Patterson, of Moose...

Mary Margaret (Bartee)  Laforce

Mary Margaret (Bartee) Laforce

Jul 17, 2020

Mary Margaret LaForce, age 96 of Defiance, went to be with her Lord on July 17, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 13, 1924 to Charles Kelly and Hattie (Holbrook) Bartee in Wise County, Virginia. On June 3, 1946 she married Aubrey Lee LaForce who preceded her in death on January 6,...

Preston R. Paul

Preston R. Paul

Jul 14, 2020

Preston R. Paul, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at The University of Toledo Medical Center, with his daughters by his side. He was born on September 24, 1941 to the late Rev. I.C. and Ruth (Fouts) Paul in Lima, Ohio. Preston earned his Master's Degree  in Education. He taught at Tiffin Elementary School...

Eva E. (Esquibel)  Perez

Eva E. (Esquibel) Perez

Jul 13, 2020

Eva E. Perez, age 85 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home in Defiance, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 6, 1935 in Anson, Texas, the daughter of the late Jose and Esther (Rodriquez) Esquibel. On March 13, 1955 she married Ismael Perez, who preceded her in death on...

Emily M. White

Emily M. White

Jul 13, 2020

Emily M. White, age 104 of Defiance, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 20, 1915 to Benjamin and Emma (Moser) Suttor in Paulding County, Ohio. On June 20, 1937 she married the love of her life Donald White, who preceded her...

John Robert "Jack" Minsel

John Robert "Jack" Minsel

Jul 10, 2020

John Robert "Jack" Minsel, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Friday July 10, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Jack was born on January 18, 1933 to the late Edmund and Iola (Leithauser) Minsel in Jewell, Ohio. He was a graduate of Jewell High School class of 1950. Jack then attended Defiance College and worked with his...

Clara Ruth (Kruse)  Fessel

Clara Ruth (Kruse) Fessel

Jul 10, 2020

Clara Ruth Fessel, age 76 of Defiance, was called to the arms of her heavenly savior while surrounded by her loving children, on Friday July 10, 2020 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born May 23, 1944 to Carl and Ruth (Taylor) Kruse at Defiance Hospital, and she grew up on the Kruse farm on the outskirts of Cecil...

Terry Lee Slagle

Terry Lee Slagle

Jul 9, 2020

Terry Lee Slagle, 64, longtime resident of Liberty Center, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center with family by his side. Terry resided his last few years in the Birmingham, Alabama area with his surviving beloved wife Julie (Cymbola) and daughters Amy (Jerry) Hawk and Jackie (Adam) Crandall. He was affectionately known...

Carol Elizabeth (Rea)  Wiesenauer

Carol Elizabeth (Rea) Wiesenauer

Jul 8, 2020

Carol E. Wiesenauer, age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020 at Glenn Park of Defiance, with her family by her side. She was born on October 28, 1933 to the late Doren and Gertrude (Zuck) Rea in Marion, Ohio. She was married to David H. Wiesenauer for over 65 years until his passing...

Alverna "Beanie"  L. (Schafer)  Eis

Alverna "Beanie" L. (Schafer) Eis

Jul 5, 2020

Alverna L. "Beanie"  Eis, age 88 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on September 23, 1931 to the late Louis and Viola (Garber) Schafer in Unionville, Michigan. On June 11, 1949 she married Paul L. Eis, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2016....

Greg Ruggles

Greg Ruggles

Jul 3, 2020

Gregory James Ruggles, age 41, passed into God's loving care July 3, 2020, dying peacefully at his home. Greg was born April 11, 1979 in Defiance, Ohio, to David and Linda Ruggles.  He attended Defiance Public Schools, graduating in 1998.  In high school he was active in the Math Club, winning statewide math awards.   He participated in the Defiance...