Den Herder Funeral Home

03/18/2026

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Josephine Wenninger.

Josephine R. Wenninger, affectionally known to many as Grandma Jo, of Paulding, and formerly of Haviland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, on hospice at the Paulding County Hospital, after a lingering illness. She was born in Latty, OH, on May 1, 1928, the daughter of Otto and

03/15/2026

03/05/2026

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of JoAnn Reiser Spiewak.

JoAnn Reiser Spiewak, age 81, of Defiance, OH passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Laurels of Defiance with her family by her side. JoAnn was born on March 3, 1944 in New Castle, PA to her late parents Quay F. and Nellie Mae Hammond Reiser, Sr. JoAnn married

03/04/2026

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03/02/2026

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Rhonda Branch.

Rhonda K. Branch, age 55, passed away on February 28, 20226 at CHP Hospice Center in Defiance, OH. Rhonda was born on January 31, 1971 to Ruth Marihugh and Edward A. Scrap Marihugh deceased. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Branch her mother, Ruth Marihugh her two children Scotty

02/20/2026

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Paula Gutierrez.

Paula K. Gutierrez, age 72, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family. Paula was born on May 22, 1953 in Decatur, IN to the late Kenneth and Catherine Kate Fisher Birch. On November 22, 1975, she married John E. Gutierrez, who preceded her

02/18/2026

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Mary Tina Tribble.

Mary Tina Tribble Michelli of Paulding, OH passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on February 18, 2026 at 345 am. She was born on January 21, 1957 in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph Michelli and Jackie Weaver. Mary Tina was retired and loved to spend time with

02/18/2026

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Mary Powell.

Mary A. Powell, age 69, of Paulding, OH, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on June 8, 1956 in Paulding, OH to the late Mervin L. Pete and Doris Reinhart Mericle. On May 1, 2000, she married James

02/13/2026

This weekend, our family will be out of town for a short break.

While we're away, please know that our funeral home is still fully covered by trusted, caring professionals should anything be needed.

Our community is always close to our hearts - near or far - and we're just a phone call away. 🤍