Obituaries

Feb 5, 2020

M. June Meek, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 5, 2020 at her home in Defiance. She was born on November 11, 1926 to the late Leonard and Katherine (Varvenock) Howland in Detroit, Michigan. On January 10, 1945 she married Max  F. Meek, who preceded her in death on December 7, 1996.

June was...

Feb 5, 2020

Aurel Ruth Mack, age 91 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 5, 2020 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance. She was born on February 6, 1928 to Cleatus and Mary (Scott) Osmun in Hicksville, Ohio. She was a Farmer High School graduate. On September 22, 1950 she married Ned E. Mack, who preceded her in death in 2007....

Feb 4, 2020

Richard J. "Dick" Porczak, age 90 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 4, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on December 31, 1929 to the late Joseph and Lillian (Turczynski) Porczak in Hamtramck, Michigan. Dick was a graduate of Ross High School in Fremont, Ohio. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army...

Feb 3, 2020

Kenneth Lee Armstrong, age 93 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 3, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 29, 1926 to Charles and Jessie (Kelso) Armstrong in Antwerp, Ohio. On June 30, 1947 he married Ruth (Lloyd) Armstrong, who resides in Defiance.

Ken's childhood was spent in...

Feb 1, 2020

Linda M. Forbess, 66, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was born on May 14, 1953 to Eugene and Marie (Zipfel) Wolff  in Defiance, OH. In 1975 she married Daniel Forbess, who lives in Defiance, Ohio. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She worked...

Jan 30, 2020

Former Defiance businessman, Richard John Scheele, 94, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Glenn Park Senior Living Community in Defiance, where he had lived for the past 10 years. He was honored to have been the first resident to move into the new facility in early May, 2010.

Richard was born March 28, 1925 to Floyd...

Jan 29, 2020

Bonnie B. Karr, age 91 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2020 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on April 19, 1928 to William and Florence (Linthicum) Fronk in Napoleon, Ohio. Bonnie was a 1946 graduate of Defiance High School. She married  Warren Weible on August 19, 1950 and later married Donald Karr on...

Jan 27, 2020

Charlene "Weenie" Weaver, 82, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, January 27, 2020 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. Weenie was born on April 10, 1937 in Defiance, Ohio to Robert I. and Ruth Julia (Parker) Kroeckel, who preceded her in death. She married Eugene "Pork" Weaver on September 6, 1958, who survives.

Weenie worked at Chief...

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...