Sherry L. Slater
May 19, 2023
Sherry L. Slater, age 59, of rural Edon, Ohio, passed away at home on Friday, May 19, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Sherry was a homemaker and enjoyed relic hunting and gardening. Sherry was born on October 7, 1963, in Angola, Indiana, the daughter of Richard M. and Shelby J. (Gump) Miller. She married David J. Slater on April 28,...
Mary Elizabeth Goodwell
May 19, 2023
Mary E. Goodwell, age 79, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at home on Friday, May 19, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Mary worked numerous administrative jobs however, she found her passion of trucking while working with the love of her life, Milton Ray Goodwell. Mary and Ray lived and loved every day together on the road. In her free time,...
Marvin B. Crites, Sr.
May 17, 2023
Marvin B. Crites, Sr., age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:55 P.M. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Laurels of Defiance following a lengthy illness. Marvin was a life-long farmer and worked at Challenge-Cook Brothers for many years as a welder, foreman and in their shop. He was a longtime member of Union Chapel Church of God...
Gerold "Jerry" R. Jerger
May 15, 2023
Gerold “Jerry” R. Jerger, age 88, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 7:07 A.M. on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center. Jerry worked at the former Hayes-Albion in Bryan for over 40 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montpelier where he also sang in the church choir....
Mark Russell Smith
May 15, 2023
Mark Russell Smith, age 79, of Lake Seneca, near Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 9:03 P.M. on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Mr. Smith was a graduate of Bryan High School and throughout his work career he had worked in tool and die with Mohawk Tools, The Aro Corporation, and...
Keith "Ike" E. Reas
May 8, 2023
Keith E. “Ike” Reas, age 71, of Butler, Indiana, passed away at 12:15 A.M. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler after an extended illness. Mr. Reas worked in law enforcement, serving with the Butler, Waterloo, and Ashley Police Departments, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and also worked with several county units in Michigan. He...
Jerold R. Armstrong
May 7, 2023
Jerold R. Armstrong, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:12 A.M. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan. Jerry worked in advertising for Bryan Publishing for over 40 years. He served in the Ohio Army National Guard for 6 years. Jerry was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233, Bryan VFW Post...
Gay B. Humphrey
May 6, 2023
Gay B. Humphrey, age 74, of rural Edon, Ohio, died at 6:57 P.M. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Gay was a graduate of Montpelier High School and a homemaker. She was a former member of the Eagles and Moose in Montpelier. Gay enjoyed crocheting, gardening, bird watching, and playing bingo. Gay was...
Logan Terry Riehle
May 6, 2023
Logan T. Riehle, age 27, of Bryan, Ohio, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Butler, Indiana. Logan was a 2014 graduate of Edgerton High School. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and jack of all trades and was a true thrill seeker. He enjoyed truck pulls and riding his motorcycle. In 2021...
John J. McGill
May 3, 2023
John J. McGill, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:40 P.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan surrounded by his family following a brief illness. John was a Williams County Deputy Sheriff for 11 years and also served on the SCUBA/Search and Recovery team. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles...
Jack Lee Schliesser
Apr 30, 2023
Jack Lee Schliesser, age 84, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 5:02 A.M. on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness. Mr. Schliesser was a 1956 graduate of Mark Center High School. He was employed by the Defiance County Highway Department, retiring with twenty years of service. He also raced and trained...
Sandra S. Miller
Apr 28, 2023
Sandra S. Miller, age 69, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, in her home after an extended illness. Following graduation from high school she attended Eastern Kentucky University and was later employed by The Ohio Art Company, retiring with thirty-five years of service. Sandra enjoyed flower gardening and watching the hummingbirds on her porch. Sandra S....
Walter S. Heckman
Apr 27, 2023
Walter Stanley Heckman was born in Adrian, Michigan. He resided in Montpelier, Ohio, where he passed away at home six weeks before his 80th birthday. He worked at Simpson Industries/Metaldyne for 33 years and retired from there. Walt left behind his wife, Marie, of 26 years; son, Phil Heckman; stepson, Dustin Barras; daughter-in-law, Kaitlyn; stepdaughter, Amber Kreischer and son-in-law, Jason;...
James P. Rinkel, Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
James P. Rinkel, Jr., age 82, of rural Bryan, Ohio, died at 8:10 P.M. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan. Mr. Rinkel was a 1958 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a lifelong farmer working on the family farm near Bryan. He was also employed with Challenge-Cook Bros. which became...
Carolyn E. Grubb
Apr 26, 2023
Carolyn Elizabeth Grubb, age 79, a long time resident of Angola, Indiana and recently of Bryan passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was a secretary at Sheet’s LP Gas in Angola for over 25 years. Carolyn attended the Bryan First Assembly of God. She was active in the Angola area for many...
Janice K. Williams
Apr 24, 2023
Janice K. Williams, age 61, of Bryan passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Jan enjoyed crafting, was passionate about saving rescue dogs and was a member of the Bryan AmVets Post #54. Born February 25, 1962 in Mount Vernon, Texas, she was the daughter of Kenneth Michael and Mildred Marie (Collins) Talley. Jan...
Carolyn R. Fisher
Apr 22, 2023
Carolyn R. Fisher, age 75, 0f West Unity, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Carolyn was a homemaker. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing large meals for family gatherings, playing games and cards as well as time around a campfire. She was a member of the Living Hope Free Methodist Church...
Carson Lee Watts
Apr 15, 2023
Carson Lee Watts, age 87, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan. Lee retired in 1999 from the shipping department of Ohio Art Company after 47 years of service. He and his wife traveled extensively, especially in Alaska where he traveled over 7,000 miles and hiked the 330 mile long Chilkoote...
Craig A. Kaiser
Apr 14, 2023
Craig A. Kaiser, age 68, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 12:18 P.M., shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier, Ohio. Mr. Kaiser was a 1973 graduate of Edon High School and following graduation he worked at Edon Machine/Simpson and later at International Paper/Tri-Wall in Butler, Indiana, retiring in 2022 with twenty-five years of service. He...
Lori A. Brown
Apr 13, 2023
Lori Ann Brown, age 49, of Mesa, Arizona and a former resident of Bryan, passed away Thursday evening, April 13, 2023 at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. Lori enjoyed crafting and scrap-booking. Born April 23, 1973, Lori was raised in the Williams and Defiance County area. She attended Fairview High School and Four County Vocational School. Lori is survived...
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