Obituaries

Doris I. Lawter

Doris I. Lawter

Dec 7, 2022

Doris Lawter, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 following a brief illness. Doris worked at the former Ranch House and Kaufman’s Restaurants and at Shaffer’s Restaurant for many years. She enjoyed shopping, dancing, big family dinners and time with her family and friends especially at the Bryan Eagles. Her greatest joy...

Dorothy L. Stark

Dorothy L. Stark

Dec 5, 2022

Dorothy L. Stark, age 72, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 12:25 A.M. on Monday, December 5, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Mrs. Stark was a 1969 graduate of North Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and had been employed by CVS Pharmacy in Butler, Indiana, retiring with thirty years of service....

G. Frank Hosler

G. Frank Hosler

Dec 4, 2022

G. Frank Hosler, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, December 4, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan following a sudden illness. Frank retired from Aro Corporation with over 40 years of service in plating and custom builds. Frank served in the US Army from 1952-1955 during the Korean War. He attended Calvary United Methodist...

Richard E. Lirot

Richard E. Lirot

Dec 4, 2022

Richard E. Lirot, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold surrounded by his family. He was a truck driver and member of the Teamsters Union for 45 years. He has been working more recently with a cousin picking up and dropping off golf carts. Richard was a member of St. Patrick...

Robin S. Chappuis

Robin S. Chappuis

Dec 3, 2022

Robin Sue Chappuis, age 64 of Stryker, Ohio went to be with her Savior on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Robin was a woman of many different hats. She worked as a licensed cosmetologist, bus driver and was the director of Loving Words Daycare in Bryan. She was a member of the House...

Irvin Dwight Osmun

Irvin Dwight Osmun

Dec 1, 2022

Irvin Dwight Osmun, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Park View Care Center in Edgerton. Dwight worked for many years at Bryan Metals and retired from Superior Carbon. Dwight was a former member of the Bryan Eagles and a big NASCAR fan. Irvin Dwight Osmun was born on May 30, 1037, in Farmer,...

Karen A. Hosler

Karen A. Hosler

Nov 30, 2022

Dateline: Bryan, Ohio Karen Hosler, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at her home. She working in the shipping departments at Bryan Custom Plastics and Trim Trends before she retired. She was a member of the Bryan Eagles. Karen enjoyed gardening, collecting coins and loved animals. Karen was born on October 20, 1959, in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of...

Judy L. Souhan

Judy L. Souhan

Nov 27, 2022

Judy L. Souhan, age 75, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 11:55 P.M. on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mrs. Souhan was a graduate of Northview High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and throughout the years was employed by the Enrichment Center and Quadco Rehabilitation. She was a...

Eddie "Ed" H. Krill

Eddie "Ed" H. Krill

Nov 27, 2022

Eddie H. Krill, age 72, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 6:20 A.M. on Saturday, November 27, 2022, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan, Ohio, after an extended illness. Ed was a 1968 graduate of Edgerton High School, where he was a standout athlete in basketball and baseball. For many years he owned and operated Ed Krill Floor...

Robert W. West

Robert W. West

Nov 24, 2022

Robert W. West, age 74, of Edgerton and formerly of Bryan, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton. Bob was a truck driver for several trucking companies over the years where he received various safe driving awards. He was a proud US Army veteran and served in Germany. Bob was a member of the...

Elsie M. Singleton

Elsie M. Singleton

Nov 21, 2022

Elsie M. Singleton, age 84, of Mark Center, Ohio, passed away at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Mrs. Singleton was a devoted homemaker and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church near Sherwood, Ohio. Elsie enjoyed cooking, playing cards and spending time...

Marcella Mullins

Marcella Mullins

Nov 20, 2022

Marcella Mullins, age 55, of Columbia, Ohio, died at 6:10 P.M. on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier, surrounded by her family. Marcella was a machinist at Tenneco Automotive in Angola before she medically retired and a member of USW Local 1015. She enjoyed baking, bingo, going to casinos to play slots, camping, gardening and watching...

Janell M. Davis

Janell M. Davis

Nov 19, 2022

Janell M. Davis, age 53, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident. Janell worked at various factories over the years. She loved the water and enjoyed any time she could spend at the lake or ocean. She was creative and enjoyed making crafts. Janell was born on...

Marvin E. Weber

Marvin E. Weber

Nov 18, 2022

Marvin E. Weber, age 67, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away suddenly at 5:04 P.M. on Friday, November 18, 2022, in Edgerton. Mr. Weber was a 1973 graduate of Edgerton High School and began working in maintenance for Simpson Industries, which eventually became Diversified Machine, retiring with over thirty years of service to the company. He was a Life member of...

Richard J. Stevenson

Richard J. Stevenson

Nov 17, 2022

Richard J. Stevenson, age 92, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 11:10 A.M. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after a brief illness. Mr. Stevenson was employed for more than twenty years at the 50 Corporation in Bryan while farming and upon his retirement he became a full-time farmer. He was member...

Mary A. Lewis

Mary A. Lewis

Nov 16, 2022

Mary Ann (Mrazek) Lewis, age 87 of Coldwater Lake, Michigan (formerly of Bryan, Ohio) passed away early November 16, 2022 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance Ohio. Mary Ann was born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the daughter of Louis and Frances Mrazek. She met her husband of nearly 65 years, Richard Arnold Lewis there. They married on...

Helena Northrup

Helena Northrup

Nov 16, 2022

Helena Northrup, age 61 of Bryan, Ohio passed away November 16, 2022 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier, Ohio following a courageous battle with cancer. She had a strong faith that she maintained throughout her life. Helena walks with God now. She was a member of Bridging the Gap Church in Stryker. Helena was born on September 13, 1961 in...

Kevin A. Kime

Kevin A. Kime

Nov 14, 2022

Kevin A. Kime, age 55, of Bryan passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at his residence following a sudden illness. Kevin worked in receiving at Meijer’s in Defiance. He was a member of Life Changing Church and United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1059. Kevin was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions...

Donald M. Florence

Donald M. Florence

Nov 13, 2022

Donald M. Florence, age 97, of Bryan passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. Donald was a design engineer at Aro Corporation for 28 years prior to his retirement. He was a World War II veteran who served as a navigator in the US Air Force, served in the Pacific Theater, 5th Air Force,...

Morgan Robinett

Morgan Robinett

Nov 10, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Morgan Robinett, age 42, of Edgerton, Ohio. Morgan was an amazing mother, glammi, sister, daughter, niece and friend to everyone. She was a bright light wherever she went. Her abrupt passing will leave a hole in the hearts of many. Morgan was definitely one of a kind! Her laugh...