Wilma Sponsler Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wilma Sponsler of Defiance, Ohio, who passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Love and Madge Love (Relyea); her husband Virgil T. Sponsler; and her siblings, Tommy, Forest Love and Thelma Love.
She is survived by: her children, Helen Forgey (Dave) of Logansport, IN, Robert Sponsler (Peggie) of Defiance, Donna Martinez (Nino) of Paulding and Sandy Schackow (Tim) of Defiance. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 25 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to Kingsbury Place, First Presbyterian Church, or ELARA Caring Hospice.
