Obituaries

Jan 24, 2020

Leon C. Porter, age 82, of Hillsdale, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.  He was born February 19, 1937 in Defiance County, Ohio to Russell and Ruth (Schubert) Porter.

Leon enjoyed being outdoors working on his family's farm and he had an avid interest in John Deere tractors.

Jan 22, 2020

Teresa Westrick, 66, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.

She was born on August 23, 1953 to Richard and Jane (Christy) Struble, in Napoleon, Ohio.

Teri, who was a Mom to all whom entered her home, has left us to find out...

Jan 17, 2020

Mitchell N. Harvey, 36, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on July 15, 1983 to Anthony and Hilda (Quintero) Harvey in Defiance, Ohio. On December 28, 2019 he married Ashley (Dalton) Harvey, who resides in Defiance. Mitchell was extremely proud of his work as a bridge builder,...

Jan 16, 2020

Ned Dunbar March 14, 1929 - January 16, 2020

Paul "Ned" Dunbar, age 90, peacefully passed away holding Dorothy's hand, his wife of 70 years, on Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was born on March 14, 1929 in Defiance, Ohio to Lawrence and Elise (Drexler) Dunbar.  He graduated in 1947 from Jewell High School where he majored...

Jan 15, 2020

Donna J. Frisbie, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 15, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on December 8, 1946 to Chester and Helen (Hayfer) Smith in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donna loved her time at home with her family, and she enjoyed decorating the house for every occasion. She will be sadly missed...

Jan 14, 2020

Rhonda K. Florence, age 62 of Oakwood, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 14, 2020 at The University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born on June 20, 1957 to Dennis and Nola (Butler) Stoller in Defiance, Ohio. October 18, 1985 she married Lavon Florence, who preceded her in death on September 3, 2012. Rhonda was a member of...

Jan 12, 2020

Harvey L. Boyce, 84, of Sherwood, passed away on Sunday morning, January 12, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on June 24, 1935 to Harry and Vergie (Sell) Boyce in Defiance, Ohio. Harvey was a 1954 graduate of Defiance High School. On February 27, 1960  he married Janice (Harmon) Boyce, who resides in Sherwood, Ohio.

Jan 12, 2020

Franklin P. Crossland, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday evening, January 12, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on May 26, 1934 to Russell and Elma (Bliss) Crossland in Napoleon, Ohio. Frank proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. On August 30, 1952 he married...

Jan 10, 2020

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Brian James Gerken, our beloved son, father, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, born to Birdie and Ge Ge Gerken on January 18, 1983, passed away in his sleep on Friday, January 10, 2020.  Brian will always be remembered for his infectious smile, happiness, patient kindness, and easygoing spirit.  His love for his friends...

Jan 10, 2020

James T. Greear, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Promedica Defiance Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1930 to James and Mossie (Harmon) Greear in Dante, Virginia. On March 3, 1956 he married Iris (Stallard) Greear, who resides in Defiance.

James was an active member and Deacon of  Mt. Carmel Chapel...

Jan 10, 2020

Robert F. Alexander, 49, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on July 19, 1970 to Frank and Antha (Cline) Alexander in Defiance, Ohio. Robert proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy Sea Bees from 1989-1994. He worked in the maintenance department at Sauder Woodworking, Archbold Container, and...

Jan 9, 2020

Earl J. Krumel, 97, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning,  January 9, 2020 at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born on January 11, 1922 to Joseph and Margaret (Detwiler) Krumel in Defiance County. Earl was a 1940 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army 99th Division during WWII...

Jan 9, 2020

Tammy A. Wright, 55, of  Napoleon, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on February 13, 1964 to Richard and Helen (Shock) Zedaker in Defiance, Ohio. She was a 1982 graduate of Holgate High School. She worked for several years at Campbell Soup Company/Silgan in Napoleon. Tammy will be greatly missed...

Jan 7, 2020

Ruth A. Alexander, 63, of Defiance, passed away from complications of diabetes on Tuesday evening, January 7, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on August 8, 1956 to Donald and Elizabeth (Lynch) Alexander in Flint, Michigan. Ruth earned her Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University, and her Master's Degree from Bowling Green State University. She...

Jan 6, 2020

Mark J. Yonge Jr., age 40 of Defiance, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 6, 2020 in Paulding, Ohio. He was born on January 30, 1979 to Mark and Denise (Black) Yonge in Belleville, Michigan. Mark worked at Baughman Tile Co. in Paulding. He loved music, dancing, drawing, and especially spending time with his family. He will be sadly...

Jan 5, 2020

Harry H. Sisco,Sr., 99, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born on July 6, 1920 to Henry and Clara (Hammon) Sisco in Defiance, OH. Harry married Evelyn (Schultz) on August 31, 1940, who preceded  him in death on February 4, 1999. He was the Owner/Operator of Sisco Construction Company....

Jan 4, 2020

Joyce L. Lloyd, 91, of Oakwood, entered into heaven on Saturday, January  4, 2020 at 4:44 pm at The Laurels of Defiance.

She was born December 7, 1928 in Defiance, the daughter of Herbert E. Hirsch and Ida Rose (Noirot) Hirsch. She had lost both parents by age 3 and lived with her grandmother on the east...

Dec 31, 2019

Tracy L. Wareham, 61, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Promedica Defiance Hospital. She was born on May 28, 1958 to D. Matt and Shirley (Keller) Asher in Bowling Green, Ohio. On July 30, 1977  she married Daniel Wareham, who resides in Defiance. Tracy worked for several years at General Motors in Defiance until her...

Dec 29, 2019

Mary Cecelia (Voigt) Camp 92, Defiance passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at The Laurels of Defiance.

She was born April 13,1927 in Holgate, Ohio to the late Gustav (Gus) Heinrich Casper and Margaret Helen (Mollett) Voigt. On April 13,1953 she married Clarence (Tommy) Camp, Jr. who preceded her in death in 1984.

Mary...

Dec 29, 2019

Rachel Irene Troeger, 98, of Archbold, formerly of Ayersville, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate. She was born on March 5, 1921 to Ernest and Julie (Miller) Sudholtz in Mark Center, Ohio. Rachel was a 1939 graduate of Defiance High School. On October 26, 1943 she married Lester Troeger, who preceded her...