James B. "Jim" Antoine's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio

James B. "Jim" Antoine

August 28, 1930 - January 11, 2025 (94 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

James B. "Jim" Antoine's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc

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James B. "Jim" Antoine

August 28, 1930 - January 11, 2025 (94 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

James B. Antoine Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James B. Antoine (Defiance, Ohio), who passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Antoine and Bertha Antoine (Arend); his wife Mary Elizabeth Antoine; his grandson Shawn Paul Antoine; and his siblings, Clair Grew, Joseph Antoine, Lucille Hammon, Mary Ellen Saylor, Ethel Mae Ankney and Marilyn Minck.

He is survived by: his children, Thomas Antoine of Defiance, Mary Jane Antoine of Defiance, Paul Antoine (Kelly) of Edgerton, OH, Michelle Detter (Mark) of Defiance and Richard Antoine of Little Rock, AR.; and his brother Carl Antoine of Paulding, OH. He is also survived by six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lawson-Roessner Chapel (1753 S Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (715 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512).

The family requests donations be made in Jim's honor to St. Mary Food Pantry, Semper Fi, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc



Thu

Jan 16

Visitation

Lawson-Roessner Chapel
1753 S Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512

Fri

Jan 17

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary Catholic Church
715 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

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