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Alice J. Steele

Alice J. Steele

May 15, 2024

Alice Jean Steele, age 77, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at her residence. Alice was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the St. Anne’s Circle at the church.  She had worked at Parkview Hospital, the Defiance License Bureau and Jim Schmidt Chevrolet when she was younger and later was the co-owner and office...

Benjamin L. Gomez, Sr.

Benjamin L. Gomez, Sr.

May 12, 2024

Benjamin Louis Gomez, Sr., age 48, of Archbold, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024.  Ben was a radiology technician at Hicksville Memorial Hospital.  He  attended New Jerusalem Church in Defiance.  He was an avid golfer and member at St. Mike’s Golf Course.Benjamin Louis Gomez was born on August 1, 1975, in Defiance, Ohio the son of George Gomez...

Kathy J. Callaway

Kathy J. Callaway

May 11, 2024

Kathy June Callaway, age70, of Edon, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.  Kathy was a personnel manager at Walmart in Angola, Indiana for 26 years.  She was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Union Church and oversaw the food pantry there for many years.  She was a 4-H and Junior Fair...

Rose Marie Gile

Rose Marie Gile

May 7, 2024

Rose Marie Gile, age 80, of Farmer, Ohio, passed away due to complications of dementia on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, with her niece and nephew, Christine and Hugh, by her side.The daughter of Delmar William and Marian “Maxine” (Keller) Ludeker, Rose Marie was born February 20, 1944, in Bryan, Ohio. She was married to Leslie R. Gile from May 24,...

John P. Mlotzek

John P. Mlotzek

May 5, 2024

John P. Mlotzek, age 69, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 5, 2024.  John retired from Jeep Corporation as a Skilled Trade Superintendent and held several Journeyman cards.  He was a man of many hobbies and talents.  John was an avid hunter, fisherman, trapper and tool collector.  He was an accomplished beekeeper who’s main goal...

Esther A. Krill

Esther A. Krill

Apr 29, 2024

Esther Ames Krill, age 99, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan, Ohio, where she had been a resident for two and a half years.  Esther was born on February 21, 1925, in Bryan, Ohio, to Vern and Marie (Hendershot) Ames and graduated from Bryan High School in 1943.  She...

Ruth R Henney

Ruth R Henney

Apr 28, 2024

Ruth R. Henney, age 93, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Angola, Indiana. Ruth worked at a law office in Bryan, Terry Industries and retired from the Steuben County Planning Commission in 1992.  She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Edon, was a 46 year...

Richard A. Barron

Richard A. Barron

Apr 27, 2024

Richard A. Barron, age 65, of Bryan passed away April 27, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital.Richard was born June 16, 1958 in Morenci, Michigan, the son of Walter and Helen (Schaffner) Barron, Jr.  He is survived by a son, Jerrod Barron, of Bryan, several grandchildren and brothers, Stanley (Cathy) Barron, of Adrian, Michigan and Steven (Candy) Barron, of Tipton, Michigan....

Sylvia M. Bost

Sylvia M. Bost

Apr 27, 2024

Sylvia M. Bost of West Unity, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Hillside Country Living where she had been a resident.  Sylvia worked at KAMCO Industries and retired as a Customer Contact person with over 15 years of service.  She was a member of Living Hope Free Methodist Church in West Unity and was an active volunteer...

Linda L. Goffinet

Linda L. Goffinet

Apr 26, 2024

Linda Lou Goffinet, age 75, of Pioneer, Ohio , passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday, April 26th, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bryan, where she had been a resident. Linda graduated New Haven High School, went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree and worked in several offices.  Linda was born on...

Grace C. North

Grace C. North

Apr 26, 2024

Grace C. North, age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at The Laurels of Dekalb, Butler, Indiana. Grace worked as an Executive Secretary for the Ohio Art Company in Bryan for over 23 years, retiring in 1990.  She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, enjoyed bird watching and was an animal lover.Grace was born...

Daniel W. Lawson

Daniel W. Lawson

Apr 22, 2024

Daniel W. Lawson, age 64, of Butler, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 22, 2024 following a brief illness.  Daniel was a forklift driver in shipping and handling at Edgerton Forge for 35 years.  He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting, mowing his yard, riding his Harley and putting smiles on people’s faces.Daniel was born on...

Joanne E. Wejrowski

Joanne E. Wejrowski

Apr 22, 2024

Joanne Esther Wejrowski, age 84, of New York City, New York, passed on Monday, April 22, 2024, surrounded by her family here on Earth to join her heavenly Father and family that preceded her in death;  her loving parents, Stanley and Nettie (Lobodzinski) Wejrowski; siblings, Edward (Joan) Wejrowski, Louie Wejrowski, Irene (Bernie) Borys and Maxine (Bill) Beeman. Joanne is survived...

Samuel J. Steffes

Samuel J. Steffes

Apr 22, 2024

Samuel J. Steffes, age 76, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 10:55 A.M. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Evergreen Healthcare Center where he had been a patient. Samuel was a graduate of the 1965 class of Edon High School, in Edon, Ohio. After graduation he attended Bowling Green State University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in elementary...

Steven P. Thompson

Steven P. Thompson

Apr 21, 2024

Steven Paul Thompson, age 36, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, as the result of a car accident.  Steven was part owner and Director of Marketing at Centurion Windows.  He was the most generous and giving man, financially and of his time toward others.  He attended Grace Community Church and played drums for the Worship Team....

Richard A. Martin

Richard A. Martin

Apr 13, 2024

Richard A. Martin, age 69, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home.  Ric was a union electrician who worked in various business throughout the area.  He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed working around the house on projects and was a handyman that could fix anything.Richard was born on September 16, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio,...

Jamy L. Shaffer

Jamy L. Shaffer

Apr 12, 2024

Jamy L. Shaffer, age 50, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Friday, April 12, 2024.  Jamy was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Edgerton where he was a lector and member of the choir and attended Dad’s Place in Bryan.  He was a bank teller at the Hicksville Bank in Edgerton...

Diane A. Flory

Diane A. Flory

Apr 11, 2024

Diane Alta Flory, age 79, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at home surrounded by her family after a long illness.  Diane worked at Custom Fit and Manta Ray for many years.  She enjoyed riding horses and was a member of the Hillsdale County Mounted Posse.  She also enjoyed camping, gardening, sewing and woodworking.Diane was born on...

Monna J. Loveless

Monna J. Loveless

Apr 10, 2024

Monna  J. Loveless, age 89, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Evergreen Manor Care Center where she had been a resident.  Monna worked as an assembly operator at the Aro Corporation. She was a member of the Montpelier Moose and Bryan Eagles #2233. Monna J. Loveless  was born August 16, 1934, in Rochester, Indiana,  the daughter...

Carolyn A. Starr

Carolyn A. Starr

Apr 8, 2024

Carolyn Alva (Malone) Starr went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 8, 2024, after an extended illness. She was 84 years old. Carolyn was born on October 4, 1939, the third child of Clarence and Clarice (Mercer) Malone of Montpelier, Ohio. She was a graduate of Montpelier High School class of 1957. On April 12, 1959, Carolyn...

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