Obituaries

Paul W. Rush III

Paul W. Rush III

Jul 22, 2021

Paul W. Rush III, age 61, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. He was a truck driver for Upstaging, Inc. for the last ten years. Paul was a U.S. Army veteran, having served from 1978-1984. Paul was a talented musician who enjoyed playing drums and guitar and also enjoyed...

Gary Lee Bowles

Gary Lee Bowles

Jul 21, 2021

Gary Lee “Ugly”Bowles, age 70 of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 9:50 A.M. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Bowles was a 1969 graduate of Edon High School and worked as a CNC machinist at Mohawk Tool until the closing of the plant and then for Simpson Industries and later Diversified Industries retiring...

Kathy Lynn Lewis

Kathy Lynn Lewis

Jul 13, 2021

Kathy Lynn Lewis, age 59, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away at 5:12 P.M. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she was a patient, after an extended illness. Mrs. Lewis was a 1979 graduate of Hamilton High School and worked as a chef at the Marriott and Bon Appetite. She and her...

Gerry L. Weber

Gerry L. Weber

Jul 12, 2021

Gerry L. Weber, age 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 12:30 P.M. on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Fountain Park Inn and Villas in Bryan, Ohio, where he was a resident, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness. Mr. Weber was a 1960 graduate of Edgerton High School. He worked construction at a young age and was most...

Michael Atkins Arbuthnot

Michael Atkins Arbuthnot

Jul 9, 2021

The earthbound journey of Michael Atkins Arbuthnot, age 82, of Cooney, Ohio, ended on July 9, 2021, and he has transitioned to the status of memories. He will be remembered for his quick wit, ribald humor, respect for nature, disdain for politicians, appreciation of family and love of Vermont. He was born on December 3, 1938, in Burlington, Vermont, the...

Shirley Jean Mathys

Shirley Jean Mathys

Jul 7, 2021

Shirley Jean Mathys, age 82, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Evergreen Manor, Montpelier, Ohio, where she was a resident, with her family at her side. Mrs. Mathys was a Life Member of the Edgerton American Legion Auxiliary and served as President for more than twenty years. She began serving on the...

Robert L. Bowsher

Robert L. Bowsher

Jul 5, 2021

Robert L. Bowsher, age 77, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 5:48 P.M. on Monday, July 5, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Bowsher worked for B.F. Goodrich in Woodburn, Indiana, retiring with forty-two years of service. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic minister, and Knights of Columbus...

Larry W. Dewire

Larry W. Dewire

Jul 4, 2021

Larry W. Dewire, age 76, passed away at 4:50 P.M. on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Mr. Dewire was a 1962 graduate of Edon High School and attended Stautzenberger College in Toledo, Ohio. He was employed by Simpson Industries for thirty years and co-founded Michigan Rebuild and...

Ronald R. Stark

Ronald R. Stark

Jul 4, 2021

Ronald R. Stark, age 75, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 10:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier, Ohio, where he was a patient. Mr. Stark was a 1963 graduate of Edgerton High School and was employed by The Aro Corporation for forty-four years, retiring in 2010. He also was a lifelong...

Corrinne L. Kroa

Corrinne L. Kroa

Jul 2, 2021

Corrinne L. Kroa, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 8:55 P.M. on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after a brief illness, with her son at her side. Mrs. Kroa was a 1950 graduate of Bryan High School and was employed by The Ohio Art Company from 1953-1969 and later worked...

Margaret R. Saul

Margaret R. Saul

Jul 2, 2021

Margaret R. Saul, age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 2, 2021. Margaret was a homemaker and farmer’s wife and worked with her husband on the family farm for many years and also worked at Sauder Woodworking Company. She was an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Williams Center, Ohio. She...

Thomas H. Wilhelm

Thomas H. Wilhelm

Jun 27, 2021

Thomas H. Wilhelm, age 77, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at SKLD in Defiance. He suffered from mental illness for a good part of his life and he is now at peace. Tom worked in shipping at The Aro Corporation for many years. Born on March 29, 1944, in Hillsdale, Michigan, he was the son...

Patricia D. Fackler

Patricia D. Fackler

Jun 25, 2021

Patricia D. Fackler, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2021, at her home. Patricia was a sassy and vibrant homemaker. She was a former member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and enjoyed bird watching, fishing, crocheting, drawing, working jigsaw puzzles and watching “Longmire.” Born on April 12, 1940, in Delphos, Ohio, she was the...

Raymond J. Calvin

Raymond J. Calvin

Jun 18, 2021

Raymond J. “Bear” Calvin, age 73, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 11:44 A.M. on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after a brief illness, with his family at his side. Mr. Calvin was a 1966 graduate of Bryan High School, where he was active in FFA. His passion in life was driving...

Robert W. Kemp

Robert W. Kemp

Jun 17, 2021

Robert W. Kemp, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:45 A.M. on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Hillside Country Living near Bryan. Mr. Kemp worked in maintenance for Bryan Custom Plastics and Plastec for 47 years before he retired in 2004. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served as an engineer from 1955-1958, including 16 months in...

Lee E. Kallsen

Lee E. Kallsen

Jun 17, 2021

Lee E. Kallsen, age 84, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Kallsen was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1955-1959 as an electrician. Throughout his work career Lee worked for B.F. Goodrich, was a manager of special projects at Automation Devices Incorporated,...

Robert B. Koerner

Robert B. Koerner

Jun 16, 2021

Robert B. Koerner, age 98, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, June 16, 2021, in his home. Mr. Koerner was a 1940 graduate of Edgerton High School and a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a lifelong dairy farmer, operating the family farm near Edgerton along with his...

Darlene M. Hamet

Darlene M. Hamet

Jun 14, 2021

Darlene M. Hamet, age 75, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at 11:00 P.M. on June 14, 2021, in her home, surrounded by family, after an extended illness. Darlene was a homemaker and cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren. Darlene was born on October 10, 1945, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of John and Mary M. Musser. She married...

Pollyanna Finnegan

Pollyanna Finnegan

Jun 12, 2021

Pollyanna Finnegan, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on June 12, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family. Pollyanna was a graduate of Lansing Sexton High School, Lansing, Michigan, and previously attended Clearlake Lutheran Church. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, and cooking in her spare time. Pollyanna was born on July 25, 1939, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of...

James L. Partee

James L. Partee

Jun 4, 2021

James L. Partee, age 81, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at his home. Mr. Partee was a retired truck driver. He attended Mount Union Christian Church and had enjoyed bow hunting and fishing. Born on July 9, 1939, in Defiance, Ohio, he was the son of Delmar and Ruth (Parks) Partee. He married Leota M....