Steven Russell Martin
Sep 9, 2026
Steven Russell Martin, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on September 9, 2026.
He was born in Marion, Ohio on August 1, 1953 to Russell and Marie Martin. Steve attended Grand Prairie Elementary School in Marion, Ohio and graduated from Defiance High School in 1972. He spent most of his working career at General Motors in Defiance. Steve enjoyed traveling and...
Jerry Lynn
Sep 23, 2026
Jerry Lynn peacefully passed away at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 5, 1948 in Glasgow, Kentucky to Kenneth and Georgia (Simpson) Lynn.
He graduated from Defiance High School in 1966. He married his wife Sharon in 1972 and retired from General Motors in 2007.
Jerry was a faithful member of St....
Beverly J. "Bev" George
Sep 20, 2026
Beverly J. "Bev" George, age 95 of Defiance, peacefully passed to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Trustwell Living, Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio.
She was born on April 11, 1931 to the late Clarence and Louise (Hall) Weber. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1949, and in November, 1951 she married Ernest F. George, who preceded...
Skyyea Amber "Skidge" Kessinger
Sep 14, 2026
Skyyea Amber Kessinger, 31, of Archbold, Ohio, peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 3, 1995 to Kendavid and Kerrie (Barker) Kessinger in Toledo, Ohio. Skyyea was a 2015 graduate of Four County Career Center. She enjoyed writing stories and collecting stuffed animals, especially unicorns. Skyyea loved music...
Michael "Mac" A. McCarthy
Sep 11, 2026
Michael Anthony "Mac" McCarthy, 69, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2026.
Mac was born on October 30, 1956 to Philip and Barbra (Brokaw) McCarthy in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1975 graduate of Defiance High School and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1975-1979, where he was stationed in Cape Canaveral, Florida. On September 21, 1991...
Vincent G. "Vince" Sholl
Sep 11, 2026
Vincent G. "Vince" Sholl, age 91, of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, September 11, 2026 at Trustwell Living at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio.
He was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 3, 1935 to the late Theodore and Estella (Link) Sholl, and was a 1953 graduate of Oakwood High School. Vince was a proud Veteran of the U.S....
Robert Russell Hearne
Sep 10, 2026
Robert “Bob” Russell Hearne, age 84, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 12, 1941, in Cincinnati (Cheviot), Ohio, to Russell Edward and Cecelia Marie (Kroll) Hearne.
Robert was the beloved husband of Monica (Hesselschwardt) Hearne, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Together, they built a beautiful...
Jack L. Call
Sep 9, 2026
Jack L. Call, age 81 of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away on September 9, 2026.
He was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 30, 1945 to the late Leon and Mary (Stoler) Call. Jack was a graduate of Defiance High School and a former resident of Defiance before moving to Florida, where he lived for the past 50 years. He totally...
Shirley J. Homan
Sep 9, 2026
Shirley Jean Homan, age 84 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Heritage Park Assisted Living and Garden Homes in Fort Wayne.
She was born in Gibsonburg, Ohio on January 19, 1942 to the late Ervin and Marie (Zielke) Noss, and was a 1960 graduate of Gibsonburg High School. On May 23, 1970 she married Anthony...
Evelyn Marie Jones
Sep 7, 2026
Evelyn Marie Jones, age 79 of Defiance, peacefully passed on Monday, September 7, 2026 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 24, 1947 to the late Carl and Irene (Wilber) Bremer and was a graduate of Bridgeport High School. On August 27, 1988 she married David Jones who survives.
Evelyn...
Ardis "Ardie" E. Bergman
Sep 6, 2026
Ardis E. "Ardie" Bergman, age 89, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born in Tiffin, Ohio on January 14, 1937 to the late Arthur and Maybelle (Robertson) Albus. Ardie was a 1955 graduate of Sherwood Delaware School. In 1956 she was married to David A. Kieffer until 1964. In...
Paul D. Perdue Jr.
Sep 5, 2026
Paul D. Perdue Jr., age 84, of Defiance, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday morning, September 5, 2026 at Steel Health & Rehab in Defiance.
He was born in Delaware, Ohio on September 4, 1942 to the late Geneva (Day) and Paul Perdue Sr. Paul is a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard,...
Donald Edward Mendenhall
Sep 4, 2026
Donald E. Mendenhall, born October 21, 1957, in Findlay, Ohio, will be remembered with love by his family and all who knew him.
Donald will be lovingly remembered by his children, Nicholas (Danielle) Mendenhall, Donald Mendenhall, Bryce Mendenhall, and Samantha Vining.
Donald graduated from Defiance High School and later attended Miami University. He found enjoyment in the simple pleasures of life, including...
W. John Aschemeier
Sep 4, 2026
W. John Aschemeier, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center.
He was born on January 4, 1944 to Waldo and Wanda (Stevenson) Aschemeier in Napoleon, OH. On July 14, 2018 he married Donna Polce, whom survives.
John was a music educator and guidance counselor in the Norwalk Public School System for 30 years....
Ronald Ray Leininger
Sep 3, 2026
Ronald R. Leininger, age 63, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at his home in Defiance.
He was born in Defiance on March 8, 1963 to LaMar and Rita (Mast) Leininger. Ron was a 1982 graduate of Ayersville High School and worked for 26 years at Conagra in Archbold, Ohio. Ron was a very kind and simple man....
Logan D. Moss
Aug 31, 2026
Logan D. Moss, 34, of Mark Center, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, August 31, 2026 at Ohio Health Van Wert Hospital.
He was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 19, 1991 to Dan and Lynn (Bachellor) Moss, and was a graduate of Fairview High School.
Logan is survived by his mother, Lynn Moss, father, Dan Moss, his son, Blaze Moss,...
A.J. Karr Grimes
Aug 29, 2026
A.J. Karr Grimes, age 29, of Fayette, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born in Bryan, Ohio, on August 29, 1997 to James Grimes and Stacy Karr. A.J. was a 2016 graduate of Tinora High School and Four County Career Center. He worked as a receiving coordinator at Campbell's Soup...
Klaus Gustav Szabo
Aug 25, 2026
Klaus Gustav Szabo, 75, passed away peacefully at his residence, leaving behind a life marked by independence and an unmistakable presence.
Klaus was born in Solingen-Wald, Germany. His German heritage and family history were an important part of the story of his life. Klaus was a friendly man who appreciated the simple things in life. His presence could be felt by...
Rita E. Layne
Aug 24, 2026
Rita Ethel (Crumrine) Layne, 98, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Glenn Park Senior Living Community in Defiance.
She was born on July 14, 1928, to Ligouri and Laura Crumrine in Shelby County. On May 26, 1953, she married Robert Layne in New Bavaria, Ohio.
Rita was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance. In...
Arthur C. Sauber
Aug 22, 2026
Arthur C. Sauber, age 87, a proud U.S. Army Veteran, passed away at his home in Defiance on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
He is survived by his wife Carol, two daughters, Cheryl (Larry) Roush and Jennifer (Brian) Hageman, all of Wauseon, his stepdaughter Michelle Chatham of Cuyahoga Falls, stepson Mark (Christeen) Chatham of Defiance, five grandchildren, Dakkaria (Scott) Zimmerman, Delanie and...
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