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...
Lewis C. Roy
Apr 13, 2023
Lewis C. Roy, age 76, of Bryan passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home. Lewis a US Army veteran serving from 1967-1969 during the Vietnam War. He also served 25 years in the US Army Reserve and Ohio Air National Guard. He worked at Aro Corporation for over 30 years and retired as a custodian from the...
Theresa M. Griffin
Apr 13, 2023
Theresa M. Griffin, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center following a brief illness. Theresa was a member of Bethlehem Christian Union Church. She enjoyed reading and playing bingo. Theresa was born June 30, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Jacob and Gertrude (Sanders) Kerns. She married Clayton...
Michael E. Shuck
Apr 13, 2023
Michael E. Shuck, age 60, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his home following a sudden illness. Mike was the Director of Services at Defiance College through Service Master. He was a veteran of the Ohio Army National Guard who served from 1981-1987 and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of the...
Ellsworth R. Stahler, Sr.
Apr 12, 2023
Ellsworth R. Stahler, Sr., age 79, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at his residence. Ellsworth graduated from Edon High School in 1962. A welder by trade, Ellsworth was employed at Hayes-Albion for over 14 years. He attended Grace Community Church, was a former member of the Bryan Eagles and was an avid fisherman. Ellsworth Stahler, Sr. was...
Richard L. Hartman
Apr 11, 2023
Richard L. Hartman, age 81, of Pemberville and a long time resident of West Unity, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Promedica Bay Park Hospital in Oregon, Ohio. Richard worked at Aro Corporation for 37 years in various positions including quality control and shipping and receiving. He retired from Arrow Tru-Line. Dick was a member of First Baptist Church...
Blaine Eugene Martz
Apr 9, 2023
Blaine Earl Martz, age 70, passed away at 9:45 A.M. on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Mr. Martz was a graduate of Archbold High School and had been employed as a driver for Custom Cleaners in Bryan until his retirement. He enjoyed camping, NASCAR, and his Doberman Pinschers...
Michael G. Lorntz
Apr 8, 2023
Michael G. Lorntz, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at his home. He was born July 13, 1952, in Beaufort, South Carolina, the son of Glenn F. and Donna Jean “Jeanne” (Bistline) Lorntz. Michael graduated from Bryan High School and Ohio Northern University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. After college, he...
Jack Eugene Arnold
Apr 4, 2023
Jack Eugene Arnold, age 63, of Butler, Indiana, passed away at 6:15 P.M. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family . Jack was a graduate of Homestead High in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and considered himself a commercial tourist as owner/operator of JDSA Trucking since 2007. He was a life member of OOIDA (Owner Operator Independent...
Marymargaret Welly
Apr 4, 2023
Marymargaret “Skip” Welly, age 84, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away at 11:40 P.M. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by her family. Skip was a 1957 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Hicksville and the Rosary Altar...
Robert K. Cassidy
Apr 2, 2023
Robert K. Cassidy, age 64, a longtime resident of Bryan and most recently of Fortville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his home. Robert retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer with 19 years of service. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed riding...
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