Nathan R. Jackson
Sep 20, 2026
Nathan R. Jackson, age 50, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Auburn, Indiana. Nathan worked at MEC as a steel press operator for nearly 10 years before he was forced to medically retire. He was an ordained minister, and an avid fan of NASCAR racing and the Michigan Wolverines.
Nathan was born on April 3,...
Roger K. Cooper
Sep 19, 2026
Roger K. Cooper, age 70, of Ayersville, OH, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his home. Roger retired from John’s Manville in Defiance and previously worked at GM Powertrain. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling when he was younger, and was an avid NASCAR fan and animal lover.
Roger K. Cooper was born on December 5, 1955, in Defiance, the...
Dutton Hood, Jr.
Sep 18, 2026
Dutton Hood, Jr., age 88, of Cecil, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at his home. Dutton was a machinist at SK Hand Tools and retired with over 40 years of service to the company. He was a member of the Paulding Nazarene Church. Dutton was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, especially coon hunting, fishing and was a...
Dennis E. Dietrich
Sep 17, 2026
Dennis E. Dietrich, age 68, of Ney, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Colby, Kansas. Denny worked as a Service Representative for IBM for over 40 years prior to his retirement. He was an active member and deacon of Bryan First Brethren Church. He enjoyed serving on a yearly mission trip to Riverside Christian School in...
Charles E. Flory
Sep 17, 2026
Charles E. Flory, age 76, of Montpelier, OH, rejoined the love of his life in eternity on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Charles retired from Sauder Woodworking with over 38 years of service. He enjoyed working on cars, driving semi on weekends, woodworking and lovingly harassing his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed time...
Deborah M. Dingess
Sep 17, 2026
Deborah M. Dingess, age 73, of Montpelier, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Debbie worked as a phlebotomist at Henry County Hospital and later as a home health aide for Visiting Angels. She was a former member of the Montpelier Moose, enjoyed casino trips, movies, spending time at the lake and on the...
Rick L. Northrup
Sep 15, 2026
Rickie L. “Rick” Northrup, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, Ohio, following a long battle with cancer. Rick worked at Bryan Wash & Fill for 47½ years prior to his medical retirement. Rick was a member of the Bryan and Montpelier Eagles. He was a faithful member of...
Jack L. Hallock, Jr.
Sep 13, 2026
Jack L. Hallock, Jr., age 67, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne following a battle with cancer. A 1977 Bryan High School graduate and attended Northwest State Community College. Jack was a co-owner, realtor and auctioneer for his family business, Hallock Realty in Bryan, for over 30 years. He...
Zackery A. Whalen
Sep 10, 2026
Zackery A. Whalen, age 32, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Parkview Hospital, Bryan, Ohio. Zack worked at Iams Pet Food in Leipsic, Ohio. He attended Xperiance Church in Defiance, Inspirations in Bryan and Life Changing Church in Edgerton. He was a huge sports fan, and enjoyed golf, pool and music.
Zack was born on February...
Penny A. Hallock
Sep 9, 2026
Penny Annette Hallock, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was a proud graduate of Brea Olinda High School in Orange County, CA. Penny was employed as a receptionist for Chase Brass and Copper, Montpelier, Ohio prior to her retirement....
James J. Furrow
Sep 8, 2026
James J. “Jim” Furrow, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Parkview Hospital, Bryan, Ohio. He retired from Spangler Candy Company, Bryan, Ohio. Jim attended Grace Community Church. He enjoyed fishing, turtling, mushrooming and hunting small game.
Jim was born on April 17, 1941, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Alonzo and Sylvia (Murray) Furrow.
Jim...
Mary A. Rickerd
Sep 7, 2026
Mary Ann Rickerd, age 64, of Grover Hill, OH, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Mary had worked in many areas over her working career. She was a “Jack of all trades” and an animal lover. She loved her sweets, coffee and Saturday morning cartoons.
Mary was born on May 31, 1962, in...
Joseph Robert Lucas
Sep 6, 2026
Joseph "Joey" Robert Lucas, "Joebobluke", age 34, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Parkview Hospital, Bryan, Ohio. Joey was born on July 17, 1992, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Robert and Michelle (Miller) Lucas, and they survive. Joey was a 2011 graduate of Bryan High School. He was employed as a machinist with Gates...
"Peggy" Margaret L. Nickloy
Sep 5, 2026
“Peggy” Margaret Lois Nickloy
The world lost a bit of its spark on September 5, 2026. Peg was born on June 23, 1943, to Leslie and Dorothy Clark. She was a person of unconditional love. She adored her family and passionately shared her stories. Her laughter was loud, her hugs were tight, and she had an incredible ability to heckle anyone...
Theodore "Ted" Bauer
Sep 4, 2026
Theodore "Ted" William Bauer, age 62, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. Ted was born on February 26, 1964, the son of the late James E. and Joan F. (Hertel) Bauer. Ted was a graduate of Defiance High School and then earned an Associate of Arts in Electrical Engineering. Ted was...
Douglas L. Cook
Sep 3, 2026
Douglas L. Cook, age 62, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Doug medically retired from Air Way in Edgerton. He was a former member of the Bryan Eagles and Moose, enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and watching racing.
Doug was born on August 16, 1964, In Hicksville, Ohio, the...
Bernard Lee Kuhn
Sep 2, 2026
Bernard Lee Kuhn, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Hillside Country Living where he had been a resident. Bernie was born December 27, 1936, in Bryan, Ohio to the late John Joseph Kuhn Jr., and Glada Edna (Beattie) Kuhn. On April 12, 1980, he married Leisa Ann Hallock and she survives. Bernie was...
Ida P. Friley
Aug 25, 2026
Ida P. Friley, age 85 of Defiance and formerly of Bryan, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Defiance Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ida was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Bryan Eagles, VFW and AmVets. She enjoyed sewing, bingo and collecting nic-knacks.
Ida was born March...
Arvon "AB" Byroads
Aug 25, 2026
Arvon “AB” Byroads, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at Hillside Country Living where he had been a resident since March. Arvon was the owner of Byroads Body Shop and The Buggy Works where worked as an auto body repairman. He also taught auto body repair at Four County High School. He and his wife of seventy years, Fern,...
Kermit W. Dietsch
Aug 22, 2026
Kermit W. Dietsch, age 78, of Edgerton, OH, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 22nd after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on September 18, 1947, to Ubald Vincent and Frances Louise (Favourite) Dietsch. Kermit grew up with strong family values and a generous spirit that touched everyone he met.
He was a 1965 graduate of...


