All Obituaries

Robert Medina age 65, of Defiance, died Monday evening, September 21, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee. His Legacy… Robert was born September 29, 1954 to Juan and Porfira (Aguilar) Medina, Sr. in Defiance.  He worked for Hearthside Food Solutions, McComb for over 20 years.  Robert also enjoyed landscaping and worked for Franz Nursery. His Family… He is survived by his children: Amanda Medina, Chicago and Christopher Medina, Columbus; 2 grandchildren: Lejla...

Janie Bryant Bentancur age 84, of Holgate, died Friday night, September 11, 2020 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center. Her Legacy… She was born May 6, 1936 to Juan and Consuelo Gutierrez in Robstown, TX.  On November 20, 1952 she married Fermin Bentancur.  Janie was employed with General Motors, retiring in 1994.  Her children and grandchildren were her life. She survived by her children: Mary (Lupe) Bentancur Lopez, Holgate, Daniel Bentancur, Ayersville,...

Glen Dennis Long age 71, of Napoleon, died Sunday morning, September 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee. His Legacy… Glen was born May 22, 1949 to Claude and Opal (Miller) Long in Toledo.  He graduated from Sylvania High School in 1967.  He is a Vietnam veteran with the United States Air Force.  On September 6, 1969, he married Barbara Ann Wannemacher.  He drove semi and retired from the teamsters after 30 years.  Glen enjoyed golfing, boating and...

Raymond James Craton age 73, of Deshler, died Wednesday night, September 2, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. His Legacy… Raymond was born October 27, 1946 to Buron Astor and Caroll Patricia (Brennan) Craton in Toledo.  Ray graduated from high school.  He is a United States Navy veteran and was a member of the St. John’s Episcopal in Toledo.  Ray was a former minister and security guard. His Family… He is survived by his...

Victor E. Borstelman age 91, of Napoleon, died August 31, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical in Toledo.  His Legacy… Victor was born March 12, 1929 to Henry C. and Laura (Stockman) Borstelman  in Freedom Township.  In 1948 he married Elizabeth Koster.  Vic worked as a fuel oil distributor for Daman and Daman for 23 years.  He was a machine operator at Gould Clevite retiring in 1993.  For 16 years, Vic drove school bus for Napoleon.  In his...

Marilyn Jean (Vogel) Dirr Baker Keeterle age 90, of Holgate, died late Monday night, August 24, 2020 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center. Her Legacy… She was born in Defiance on April 28, 1930 to Frank W. and Wilma E. (Dirr) Vogel and in 1939 adopted by George C. and Fannie Dirr.  She graduated from Defiance High School in 1948.  On July 2, 1949 she married Lester E. Baker and he died November 20, 1971.  On September 5, 1981 she married John F. Keeterle and he...

Susan Lynn Huber age 77, of Continental died late Sunday, night, August 16, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee. Her Legacy… Susan was born to Charles and Cleo (Fellers) Nearing in Bowling Green, Ohio.  She graduated in 1961 from Bowling Green High School.  She received her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University.  On August 25, 1962 she married Donnie D. Huber.  Sue was a teacher at Hamler, Malinta and Continental schools.  She was...

Marjorie Ann Kronk age 83, of Holgate, died late Friday night, August 21, 2020 at Mercy Defiance Hospital.  She was born December 1, 1936 to Harold R. and Rita C. (Krannitz) Rogers in Logan, Ohio.  She graduated from Columbus City Schools North High School in 1955.  She was a Speedway manager and a Walmart greeter in Napoleon. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Melvin Rogers and son Jeffrey B. Wilson.  She is survived by her close friends, Edward...

Rodney Dean Miller age 69, died early Monday morning, August 17, 2020 in his Hamler home. His Legacy… Rod was born September 27, 1950 to George Fredrick and Maxine Lenore (Hoffman) Miller in Defiance.  In 1968 he graduated from Hamler High School.  In 1970 he was in Vietnam for two years with the United States Army.  Rod worked at GM Powertrain for 36 years.  On December 29, 1989 he married Pat Anne Baden.  He was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church,...

Victor Lee Frederick age 33, died in his Defiance home on Friday, August 7, 2020.  Services will be private per Victor's request.