Marlin R. Shaffer
Aug 20, 2023
Marlin R. Shaffer, age 66, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2023 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center. Marlin worked at several area factories including Butler Assembly. He enjoyed watching racing, wrestling and football. He was a big fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Green bay Packers.
Marlin R. Shaffer was born on November...
Lewis E. Burggrave
Aug 18, 2023
Lewis E. Burggrave, age 84, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 11:55 P.M. in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Burggrave was a 1957 graduate of Bryan High School and served in the United States Army from 1962-1964 as an MP stationed in Okinawa. He was employed at Gamble Stores from 1960-1978, becoming...
Dayton E. Stantz
Aug 17, 2023
Dayton E. Stantz, age 76, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away at 7:27 A.M. on Wednesday, August 17, 2023, with his family at his side after an extended illness. Mr. Stantz was a graduate Montpelier High School and was employed for many years as Director of Asset Management for JD Byrider, overseeing the Georgia Region. He enjoyed fishing and racing,...
Dennis L. Bonifas
Aug 16, 2023
Dennis L. Bonifas, age 86, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 7:45 P.M. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in his home. Mr. Bonifas was a graduate of Coldwater High School in Coldwater, Ohio, and received his bachelor’s degree from Findlay College. He taught biology in the Edgerton Local School system for ten years, where he was instrumental in starting...
Adrianne L. Cather
Aug 15, 2023
Adrianne Lynne Cather, age 37, of Metz, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Adrianne was a homemaker. She participated in 4-H for 10 years and was an animal lover.
Adrianne was born on July 17, 1986 in Angola, the daughter of David and Dawn (Holden) Cather. She attended Hamilton High School where she played softball...
Jacob E. Hanna
Aug 12, 2023
Jacob E. Hanna, age 41, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home. Jacob was a private person and enjoyed doing anything outdoors. Whether cutting wood, planting trees or just enjoying nature out on his trails, Jacob enjoyed being outside.
Jacob E. Hanna was born on October 11, 1981 in Paulding, Ohio, the...
Galen D. Brown
Aug 8, 2023
Galen D. Brown, age 91, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Galen was a very humble man with a unique life story. He was raised in Hillsdale County, joined the Army and played professional baseball early in his life. Galen served in the US Army during the Korean...
Charles J. "Chuck" Snyder
Aug 5, 2023
Charles J. “Chuck” Snyder, age 75, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest Nursing Home, in Decatur under the care of Heart to Heart Hospice Services. He was a 1966 graduate of Edgerton (Ohio) High School and received his bachelor’s degree from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Chuck had an accomplished...
Rita B. Brown
Aug 3, 2023
Rita Belle Brown, age 76, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Rita was an avid reader and worked as a librarian for the Edgerton Local School District for 13 years before retiring in 2014. She enjoyed crocheting, taking care of her dog, Buster, and was a member of...
Mary Catherine (Hartzell) Baker
Aug 2, 2023
Mary Catherine “Marigold” (Hartzell) Baker, R.N. August 16, 1958-August 2, 2023
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Michael David Heffelfinger
Aug 1, 2023
Michael David Heffelfinger, age 79, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 2:35 A.M. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in his home after a brief illness. Mr. Heffelfinger was a 1961 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a farmer and a longtime employee of W.C. Heller & Company in Montpelier, Ohio, where he was a cabinet maker. Mike was...
Debra K. Conley
Jul 30, 2023
Our beautiful mother, Debra Kay Conley age 63 of Bryan was blessed to walk through the gates of Heaven on July 30th. Deb was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Deb retired from Walmart and Circle K, where she worked for many years. She held several industrial jobs, but she found most joy working with the public, where she got...
Steven B. Stark
Jul 29, 2023
Steven B. Stark, age 64, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Toledo Hospital. Steven was a cement truck driver for CCI for over 28 years. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233. He enjoyed shooting, hunting, fishing, collecting rocks and coins, and going antiquing.
Steven B. Stark was born on...
Steven R. Huffman
Jul 24, 2023
Steven R. Huffman, age 44, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away 10:40 P.M. on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Indiana University - Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, after an extended illness. Mr. Huffman was a graduate of Bryan High School and was employed as a truck driver for many years for several different carriers and most recently with John Deere. He...
Olus D. "Buzz" Everetts
Jul 24, 2023
Olus D. “Buzz” Everetts, age 88, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 10:29 A.M. on Monday, July 24, 2023, at The Laurels of DeKalb, in Butler, Indiana, where he was a resident after an extended illness. Mr. Everetts was a 1952 graduate of Butler High School in Butler, Indiana, and was a lifelong farmer. He also worked at Franz Nursery...
Nancy Birkhimer
Jul 24, 2023
Nancy Birkhimer, age 85, of Bryan, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 24, 2023 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Center in Archbold. Nancy was a homemaker and was a long time member of the Friends of Harrison Lake. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, ceramics, knitting, crocheting, and cooking.
Nancy was born April 12, 1938 in Delray, Michigan. She...
Roger L. Schwender
Jul 22, 2023
Roger L. Schwender, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Roger retired from Continental General Tire with over 30 years of service.
Roger L . Schwender was born on January 29, 1947 in Spencer, West Virginia, the son of Oris and Erma (Burgess) Schwender. He married...
Christina S. Schwarzbek
Jul 21, 2023
Christina Sue Schwarzbek, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at her home on Friday morning, July 21, 2023. Chris retired from the Defiance City Schools as a teacher with over 30 years of service. She taught in Fort Wayne prior to Defiance. Chris was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and was active in the St. Anne’s Circle....
Norma Jean Kendrick
Jul 19, 2023
Norma Jean Kendrick, age 77, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Norma was a cafeteria worker for Bryan City Schools for many years before she retired. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and was active in WMU/LMC with the church. Norma enjoyed traveling, taking many bus trips...
Rue Kathleen Moore
Jul 16, 2023
Rue Kathleen Moore was born asleep on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Rue was the daughter of Jacob D. and Candace K. (Keller) Moore.
Rue is survived by her parents, of Defiance; grandparents, Ken Keller and Sheryl Keller, both of Defiance, Barry Moore, of New Haven, Indiana and Terri and Patrick Roberts, of Fort...
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