DEFIANCE, OH: Kerrie Ann Tressler, age 50 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 14, 1973 to Kay (Glass) and Donald “Donnie” Dodson Jr. in Paulding, Ohio. On September 28, 2011 she married Brian Tressler, who…
ANTWERP, OH: Sue Jordan, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her home. Sue was born in Defiance on January 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Margaret (Bakle) & Delbert Jeffery. Sue cherished moments spent with her family camping, celebrating holidays, and pursuing her passions in genealogy, scrapbooking, gardening, and cooking.…
Defiance, OH – November 2023 – The Defiance County Courthouse has been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Through November 12, county buildings and landmarks across the country will be illuminated…
By: Mark Holtsberry George Henry Hetz was born in Defiance, Ohio June 16, 1886. The son of Wentzel born March 21, 1851 in Germany and Barbara (Pushl) Hetz born 1845 in Germany. The Hetz family were living in Highland Township in Defiance County in 1890. This family was engaged in farming. George was too little…
DEFIANCE, OH: Darlene Mae Overmyer, 77 years of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in her home, with her family at her side. Darlene was born April 12, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles Mack and Angeline Mae (Benedetto) Meeker. Darlene graduated from Cridersville High School with the…
DEFIANCE, OH: On May 27, 2023 our beloved Bobbie Jo Yocum was unexpectedly called to ride down the streets of gold to meet Jesus, followed by dinner with Marilyn Monroe then some shopping to find the perfect ‘70’s retro curtain because, well, quite frankly, they don’t exist here. Bobbie Jo, 51 of Defiance, Ohio was…
Shultz Huber & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce two recent promotions. Jill Griesdorn has been promoted to supervisor, while Gavin Liechty has been promoted to an in-charge accountant. Griesdorn, a CPA, has been with the firm since 2018. She holds bachelor’s degrees in business/accounting and education from Wright State University. She is a member…
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. held a celebratory groundbreaking to mark the commencement of construction on a new liquid fertilizer facility in Defiance, Ohio. The new 50,000-square-foot production facility will occupy 50 acres and is set to become operational in 2024. The facility will service the Eastern Great Lakes Region through its distribution partners and will include…
To be unique is to be remembered and that’s especially true for small businesses. Defiance County is home to several small businesses, which offer many special experiences and wares to customers. They also help create memories and support the community. At Just Be Original–JBO Fine Arts Academy in the Northtowne Mall, visitors can take…
Andrea Kremer, daughter of Nathan and Tiffany Kremer of Oakwood, and Michael Taylor, son of Andrew and Kristine Taylor of Antwerp, will be united in marriage on September 18, 2021 at Bethel Christian Church in Defiance, OH. Andrea is a 2017 graduate of Paulding High School and Vantage Career Center and a graduate of Bowling…
Defiance, OH (June 17, 2021) – Premier Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Chance Brown as Branch Manager of the Napoleon North office. Brown brings with him 7 years of industry experience. He most recently served as Branch Manager of a regional bank headquartered in Columbus, OH. In his new role, Brown will…
The Defiance County Courthouse will be the starting point for the annual march for life sponsored by Mother Teresa Respect for Life, January 22, starting at noon to unite in prayer and walking for the voices of the unborn who cannot speak up for themselves. The days activities begin with Mass at St Marys Catholic…
