Obituaries

Miriam E. Castor

Miriam E. Castor

Jan 24, 2024

Miriam E. “Mim” Castor, age 100, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  Mim worked as a hostess at Lamar’s Restaurant in Bryan and as a waitress at Cold Springs at Hamilton Lake for over 35 years.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Phi Beta Psi Sorority where she was Past National President...

Gary L. Davis

Gary L. Davis

Jan 21, 2024

Gary Lee Davis, age 58, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness.  Gary had worked as a saw operator at Sauder Woodworking before becoming disabled.  He enjoyed going to car shows and races, watching NASCAR and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.

Gary was born on November 9,...

Gary S. Schultz

Gary S. Schultz

Jan 20, 2024

Gary S. Schultz, age 69, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at CHP-Inpatient Hospice near Defiance.  Gary worked as an over the road truck driver for various local trucking companies until purchasing his own truck and driving independently.  He was an Ohio State Buckeyes fan.

Gary was born on February 24, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of...

Lois L. Fortner

Lois L. Fortner

Jan 20, 2024

Lois Fortner, age 90, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:58 A.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident.  Mrs. Fortner worked in housekeeping at Bard Manufacturing for many years.  She was a member of Eastland Baptist Church in Bryan where was a Sunday School teacher and had worked with...

Beatrice A. Algeo

Beatrice A. Algeo

Jan 19, 2024

Beatrice A. Algeo, age 88, of Bryan, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center.  She worked as a dietary aide at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan and Montpelier for 13 years and at Allied Moulded for 11 and a half years.  She also was an EMT with Williams county EMS for several years.

Beatrice...

Elmer C. Kies

Elmer C. Kies

Jan 18, 2024

Elmer C. Kies, age 87, of Sidney, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton.  Elmer was a grinder at Hartzell Propeller, Inc. From February 15, 1960 to February 15, 1999, retiring after 39 years of service.  He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.

Elmer Charles Kies was born on October 20,...

James H. Freshour, Jr.

James H. Freshour, Jr.

Jan 18, 2024

James H. “Sonny” Freshour, Jr., age 75, of Cecil, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  Sonny was a truck driver for many years.

James H. Freshour, Jr. was born on May 6, 1948 in Greenfield, Ohio, the son of James H. and Thelma Mae (McDonald) Freshour.  He married Cindy L. Brown and she...

David C. Mohre

David C. Mohre

Jan 17, 2024

David C. Mohre, age 65, of Blakeslee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. David was owner and operator of Mohre Electronics where he has worked for almost 50 years.  He was the Assistant Fire Chief of the Florence Township Volunteer Fire Department in Edon and had served the community as a firefighter for 50...

Carolyn Madge Harding

Carolyn Madge Harding

Jan 17, 2024

Carolyn Madge Harding, age 79, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her son’s home in Stryker, Ohio. Carolyn worked as a patcher for Style Solutions and also drove bus for Defiance City Schools. She attended Eastland Baptist Church, adored her Red, White, and Blue, and loved visiting her family and friends.Carolyn was born on February 4, 1944...

Steven Hernandez

Steven Hernandez

Jan 16, 2024

Steven Hernandez, age 64, of Edgerton, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Park View Care Center in Edgerton.  Steve worked in several area factories and was a handyman.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a member of the Bryan Eagle Aerie #2233.  He loved Harley motorcycles and Corvettes, but most of all he enjoyed time with his...

Mary Smith Thaman

Mary Smith Thaman

Jan 16, 2024

 

Mary Smith Thaman was born in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Thomas C. and Mildred (Gerding) Smith, September 15, 1926. Until graduation from Decatur High School (now Belmont High School).  She spent her childhood in Decatur, Indiana.     She attended Purdue University where she received a BS degree in Foods in Business in 1949 from the College of Health and...

Lauren J Bauer

Lauren J Bauer

Jan 15, 2024

 

Lauren J. Bauer, age 85, of LaPorte, Indiana and a long time resident of Ney, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home.  He was a farmer and mechanic in the Natural Gas industry.  Lauren was a veteran of the US Army having served from 1961-1963.  He was an active member of Journey Church in LaPorte and had...

Carolyn Joan Riehle

Carolyn Joan Riehle

Jan 15, 2024

 Carolyn J. “Joan” Riehle, age 89, of Edgerton, Ohio, entered her heavenly home at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana, surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Riehle was a 1952 graduate of Edgerton High School and graduated from the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse.  She was a devoted...

Donald A. Cape

Donald A. Cape

Jan 14, 2024

Donald “Joe” Anthony Cape, age 93, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Park View Care Center in Edgerton.  He was born on October 21, 1930, near Edgerton, Ohio, the son of Guy Charles and Agnes Anna (Goebel) Cape. He was a 1949 graduate of Edgerton High School.  He married Patricia A. Beck on March 10, 1951, in Edgerton, and...

Iris R. Knisely

Iris R. Knisely

Jan 14, 2024

 

Iris R. Knisely, age 102, of Bryan, Ohio and a long time resident of Edgerton, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her home.   Iris was a life-long member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church near Edgerton. She lived her life with a strong faith and devotion to Christ.  She was active in all areas of the church from...

Timothy M. Price

Timothy M. Price

Jan 12, 2024

Timothy M. Price, age 58, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Tim worked as a mason and drywaller for many years and later worked at MetalForge and Ferro.  He was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing, going to races, fixing things and spending time with his grandchildren.

Timothy M. Price...

Mary Lou Bigger

Mary Lou Bigger

Jan 11, 2024

 

Mary Lou Bigger, age 85, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. After she graduated from high school she served in the United States Air Force as an airman first class from July 1959 through October 1960. During her time in the service, Mary worked as a nurse and she...

Roderic O. Keppeler

Roderic O. Keppeler

Jan 10, 2024

Roderic O. Keppeler, age 78, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his home.  Rod worked at several elevators in the Williams County area and farmed.  He was a US Air Force veteran having served in Japan during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the Edgerton American Legion and bowled for many years in Bryan. Rod...

Michael Lee Hodapp

Michael Lee Hodapp

Jan 9, 2024

 

Michael L. Hodapp, age 65, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance.  Michael had worked at Bard Manufacturing for many years, then worked in maintenance at Colonial Manor and was currently employed at Airway in Edgerton.  Michael was a member of the International Association of Machinists Local...

Eugene C. Lingvai

Eugene C. Lingvai

Jan 7, 2024

Eugene C. Lingvai, age 74, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home.  Eugene was a faithful Catholic who attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edgerton.  He was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the US Army as a medic and was stationed in Hawaii. He retired from Spangler Candy Company after 42 years of...