Obituaries

Mary L. Appel

Mary L. Appel

Aug 27, 2022

Mary Louise Appel, age 89, of Ney, Ohio, passed away at 2:50 A.M. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Hillside Country Living, where she had been a resident. Mary was co-owner of Del-Mar Farms alongside her husband, Deloy. Mary also worked at Purdue University-Fort Wayne as secretary to the Director. After leaving Purdue University she worked at the Aro Corporation...

Darlene A. Chamberlain

Darlene A. Chamberlain

Aug 25, 2022

Norman Lavon Chamberlain, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. His wife of 35 years, Darlene A. Chamberlain, age 77, passed away at 6:56 A.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, also at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Norm worked at Chamberlain Hardwood Lumber in...

Michael S. Ruger, Sr.

Michael S. Ruger, Sr.

Aug 24, 2022

Michael S. Ruger, Sr., age 58, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville. Michael had worked at Ohio Glass for many years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and woodworking when he was younger, and spending time on his computer and with his family more recently. Michael...

Dan J. Poynter

Dan J. Poynter

Aug 24, 2022

Dan J. Poynter, age 65, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 11:13 A.M. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. Dan worked for 32 years as a service technician and splicer for GTE and Verizon. He was a former member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and the Communication Workers of America Local 4378. Dan...

Norman L. Chamberlain

Norman L. Chamberlain

Aug 24, 2022

Norman Lavon Chamberlain, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. His wife of 35 years, Darlene A. Chamberlain, age 77, passed away at 6:56 A.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, also at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Norm worked at Chamberlain Hardwood Lumber in...

Michael J. Phinney

Michael J. Phinney

Aug 24, 2022

Michael J. Phinney, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 10:58 A.M. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Michael enjoyed working puzzles and painting. Michael was one of 15 children. Born on October 27, 1958 in Hastings, Michigan, he was the son of Byron and Betty (Kraps) Phinney. He married Rebecca Harbison on...

Delores G. Boatwright

Delores G. Boatwright

Aug 23, 2022

Delores G. Boatwright, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 4:05 P.M. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center, where she was a resident. Delores was a clerk at The Daily Bread for 6 years and had also worked as the front desk clerk at the Holiday Inn at Holiday City and as a secretary...

Marjorie H. Meyer

Marjorie H. Meyer

Aug 23, 2022

Marjorie H. Meyer, age 91, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 8:16 A.M. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center, where she was a resident. Marjorie was 1948 graduate of Edgerton High School. She was a homemaker and had worked in the cafeteria for Bryan City Schools. Marjorie was an active member of Wesley United Methodist...

Patricia A. Herman

Patricia A. Herman

Aug 21, 2022

Patricia Ann Herman, age 77, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 3:06 P.M. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold, Ohio, where she was a resident, after an extended illness. Mrs. Herman was a 1963 graduate of Edon High School and was employed by Bryan Medical Group in the records department for many years. She...

DeLane P. Smith

DeLane P. Smith

Aug 20, 2022

DeLane Page Smith, age 82, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at The Laurels of Defiance. DeLane was a US Army veteran who served as medic at Fort Devins, Massachusetts. He was self-employed as a farmer for over 30 years and with his heavy equipment construction company D.W. Smith & Sons from the 70’s thru early...

Edward M. Burger, Sr.

Edward M. Burger, Sr.

Aug 17, 2022

Edward M. Burger, Sr., age 70, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, Ohio, after a brief illness. Edward loved classic cars and enjoyed music, writing stories and painting. Edward was born on January 5, 1952, in Portland, Michigan, the son of Floyd and Ruth (Steward) Burger. He married Cinderilla Marks on...

Warren J. Nichols

Warren J. Nichols

Aug 17, 2022

Warren J. Nichols, age 60, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 5:04 A.M. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Mr. Nichols was a self-employed truck driver for many years. Warren loved music and was an accomplished drummer who played in several area bands over the last forty-two years. He enjoyed...

Melvin G. Weber

Melvin G. Weber

Aug 16, 2022

Melvin G. Weber, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 4:24 P.M. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana, after a brief illness. Mr. Weber was a 1969 graduate of Edgerton High School and a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. Throughout his work career he worked as a machinist...

Neal J. Kimpel

Neal J. Kimpel

Aug 14, 2022

Neal J. Kimpel, age 68, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Park View Care Center, in Edgerton surrounded by his family. Neal worked for Pahl’s Ready Mix from 1974-1990 and then CCI from 1990-2021 until his retirement. Neal was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edgerton. He was an avid sports fan following...

Mark James Quentin Sanders

Mark James Quentin Sanders

Aug 13, 2022

Mark James Quentin Sanders, age 44, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He had worked construction for many years and enjoyed collecting coins and antiquing. Mark James Quentin Sanders was born on August 11, 1978, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Mark S. and Karen M. (Ridgway) Sanders. Survivors include his wife, Marie N. “Nikki” Carroll,...

David P. Trux

David P. Trux

Aug 12, 2022

David P. Trux, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier. David was born on March 10, 1943, in Wauseon, Ohio, the son of Cleve James and Marcella Theone (Smith) Trux. He was a US Army veteran. Survivors include his sister, Cynthia McDonald, of Montpelier and companion, Kim Maiers, of Bryan....

Dakota D. Bauer

Dakota D. Bauer

Aug 7, 2022

Dakota “Kota” D. Bauer, age 25, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home. Kota was a 2016 graduate of Bryan High School and 4 County Career Center where he studied Ag Diesel. He enjoyed hunting, collecting coins and tinkering in the shop with his grandfather. Dakota was born on August 4, 1997, in Bryan,...

Valerie J. Hagelberger

Valerie J. Hagelberger

Aug 6, 2022

Valerie J. Hagelberger, age 64, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan surrounded by her loving family. Val cherished spending time with her kids and grandkids, and caring for their dog, Brody. Valerie was born on April 1, 1958, in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Patricia (Dhaenens)...

Jack L. Kline

Jack L. Kline

Aug 4, 2022

Jack L. Kline, age 68, of Bartow, Florida, and formerly a lifelong resident of the Edon, Ohio, area, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, while working on a car with a friend in Ashley, Indiana. Jack was employed by General Products in Angola, Indiana, retiring with twenty-nine years of service. He retired to Bartow, Florida, where he was a...

Dewayne Vent

Dewayne Vent

Aug 1, 2022

Dewayne Vent, age 65, of Coldwater, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his home. Dewayne was a AAA mechanic for Campbell’s Soup and then Silgan Can Company prior to his retirement. He enjoyed living the lake life- boating, fishing, sitting around a campfire, hunting and gambling, but his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren....