Ilene M. Backhaus Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 29, 2025, at the age of 98, Ilene M. Backhaus of Defiance, Ohio passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ilene M. Backhaus to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Ilene may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church (25950 Nagel Rd, Defiance, OH 43512). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mark's Lutheran Church or to Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance.
