Thomas Emerson Opdycke
Oct 1, 2026
Thomas Emerson Opdycke of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 in the evening. Born and raised on a farm on the infamous County Road G outside Stryker, Ohio. Tom was the son of Emerson and Ruth (Peugeot) Opdycke. A farmboy who also graced the cover of American Cooner (a renowned coon hunter magazine) alongside his father, grandfather,...
Robert H. Cook
Oct 1, 2026
Robert H. Cook, age 40, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He worked at B&B Molded Products in Defiance. Robert was associated with the Crypt Keepers in Defiance. He enjoyed video gaming, watching wrestling and was a huge Ohio State Buckeyes and Green Bay Packers fan.
Robert was born on June...
Randy R. Birkhimer, Sr.
Sep 29, 2026
Randy R. Birkhimer, Sr., 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and a lifetime of memories that will be treasured forever.
Randy was born on April 3, 1937, in Wyandotte, Michigan, the son of Russell and...
Jack L. Hallock Sr.
Sep 27, 2026
Jack L. Hallock Sr., age 88, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at CHP Inpatient Hospice care in Defiance, OH. A Bryan High School graduate, Jack attended Northwest State Community College. Jack was a co-owner, realtor and auctioneer for his family business with Jack Hallock Jr. They operated Hallock Realty in Bryan for over 30 years....
Victoria Smith
Sep 26, 2026
Victoria Lynn Smith, age 80, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Victoria was born on March 24, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to Jackson Cordle and Verna (Bishop) Cordle. She worked for Lectron/Eaton Corporation, where she retired as a supervisor. She married Stanley "Joe" Smith on March 2, 1964,...
Marilyn M. Schelling
Sep 26, 2026
Marilyn Mae Schelling, age 79, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Marilyn work in the Williams County Auditor’s office doing real estate appraisals for many years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Montpelier where she was baptized in 1994. She enjoyed...
Tony Garcia
Sep 24, 2026
Tony Garcia, age 76, of Bryan and formerly of Defiance, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Sandstone Post Acute Care in Bryan. Tony was a handyman by trade.
Tony was born on September 11, 1950, in Phoenix, AZ, the son of Juan and Maria (Leal) Garcia.
Tony is survived by a sister Margarita (Angel) Concepcion, of Florida, OH and a brother,...
Myra J. Schilperoot-Gathman
Sep 22, 2026
Myra J. Schilperoot-Gathman, age 69, of Angola, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on May 18, 1957, in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of Wendell and Marilyn (Snyder) Goebel. She married Randy Gathman on July 25, 2025, in Angola, Indiana and he survives. Myra was a self-taught music teacher...
Randy L. Entenman
Sep 22, 2026
Randy Lee Entenman, age 68, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his residence. Randy was born February 14, 1958, in Bryan, Ohio to the late Fredrick John and Wilma Faye (Holthues) Entenman. Randy was employed at Titan Tire, Bryan for over 25 years and worked in construction. Randy was a hard worker with an impressive...
Georgia Ann Wade
Sep 21, 2026
Georgia Ann Wade, age 74, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Monday morning, September 21, 2026 in her home. She was born August 3, 1952 in Hillsdale, Michigan to the late Cletus Virgil and Wanda C. (Curtis) Bashor. Georgia was employed at Regent Manufacturing of Edgerton for many years, and she retired from Power Train Components following many years of service....
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...
Karl Brace
Sep 13, 2026
Karl Brace, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio, died on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Evergreen Manor Care Center, Montpelier, Ohio.
Karl was born on October 10, 1954, the son of Warren E. and Harriett (Thiel) Brace.
Karl is survived by his sons, Jeramiah and Shane Brace, both of Bryan and brother, Kent (Barbara) Brace, of Buckeye, AZ. He was preceded in death...
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
