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Iris R. Knisely

Iris R. Knisely

Jan 14, 2024

 

Iris R. Knisely, age 102, of Bryan, Ohio and a long time resident of Edgerton, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her home.   Iris was a life-long member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church near Edgerton. She lived her life with a strong faith and devotion to Christ.  She was active in all areas of the church from...

Timothy M. Price

Timothy M. Price

Jan 12, 2024

Timothy M. Price, age 58, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Tim worked as a mason and drywaller for many years and later worked at MetalForge and Ferro.  He was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing, going to races, fixing things and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Mary Lou Bigger

Mary Lou Bigger

Jan 11, 2024

 

Mary Lou Bigger, age 85, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. After she graduated from high school she served in the United States Air Force as an airman first class from July 1959 through October 1960. During her time in the service, Mary worked as a nurse and she...

Roderic O. Keppeler

Roderic O. Keppeler

Jan 10, 2024

Roderic O. Keppeler, age 78, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his home.  Rod worked at several elevators in the Williams County area and farmed.  He was a US Air Force veteran having served in Japan during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the Edgerton American Legion and bowled for many years in Bryan. Rod...

Michael Lee Hodapp

Michael Lee Hodapp

Jan 9, 2024

 

Michael L. Hodapp, age 65, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance.  Michael had worked at Bard Manufacturing for many years, then worked in maintenance at Colonial Manor and was currently employed at Airway in Edgerton.  Michael was a member of the International Association of Machinists Local...

Eugene C. Lingvai

Eugene C. Lingvai

Jan 7, 2024

Eugene C. Lingvai, age 74, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home.  Eugene was a faithful Catholic who attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edgerton.  He was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the US Army as a medic and was stationed in Hawaii. He retired from Spangler Candy Company after 42 years of...

Mary Sue Sickmiller

Mary Sue Sickmiller

Jan 6, 2024

Mary Sue Sickmiller, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, January 6, 2024 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan.  Mary retired from Bryan Custom Plastics with over 20 years of service.  She enjoyed sewing, crafts and traveling during her retirement.    

Mary Sue was born on November 13, 1942 in Williams County, Ohio, the daughter...

Larry E. Fritch

Larry E. Fritch

Jan 5, 2024

Larry E. Fritch, age 87, of Ney, Ohio passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Glenn Park of Defiance with his family at his side.   Larry was a mechanic by trade and owned Ney Auto Service for many years.  He later worked as a journeyman mechanic at General Motors.  Larry also farmed for 50 years.  He was a volunteer...

Janice L. Mielke

Janice L. Mielke

Jan 2, 2024

 

Janice Lee Mielke, age 68, of Edon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. A 1974 graduate of Angola High School, Janice was employed for 22 years with Micromatic Textron and an additional 8 years with Camden Café. Janice greatly enjoyed reading, spending time with her dogs and, most of all,...

Jacqueline P. Weber

Jacqueline P. Weber

Jan 2, 2024

Jacqueline Pauline Weber, age 64, of  Edgerton, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne following an extensive battle with cancer. Jacquie worked at Cooper Tire and Rubber for 19 years.  She was a life member of the Life Changing Church in Edgerton.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting, baking cookies, ministering to women and others fighting...

Linda K. Whitney

Linda K. Whitney

Dec 31, 2023

Linda K. Whitney, age 75, of  Edgerton, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Parkview Bryan Hospital following complications from multiple strokes. Linda worked as a nurse’s aide, component finisher, bar tender at the Bryan AmVets and retired as a dietary aide from Fountain Park Assisted Living.  In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her dog, Bear....

Adrew M. Wagner

Adrew M. Wagner

Dec 25, 2023

 

Adrew M. Wagner, age 104, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away early Christmas morning, Monday, December 25, 2023 at Hillside Country Living where she had been a resident for the last few years.  Adrew was a secretary at the former Aro Corporation for 25 years.  She was a member of Edgerton United Methodist Church and a 70+ year member of...

Glen A. Hooser, Sr.

Glen A. Hooser, Sr.

Dec 24, 2023

Glen A. Hooser, Sr., age 76, of Edon, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his residence. Glen was a truck driver who drove for All States Trucking and Wehrle Trucking.  He enjoyed working, fishing, gardening and time spent outdoors.

Glen was born on April 9, 1947, in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Normal and Mercidis M. (Christian)...

Richard P. Hartley

Richard P. Hartley

Dec 24, 2023

Richard “Dick” P. Hartley, age 76, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance.  Richard was a US Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  Dick worked at the Aro Corporation/Ingersoll Rand for forty years prior to his retirement.  He then worked part-time at Airway for five years....

Arlene L. Goshia

Arlene L. Goshia

Dec 23, 2023

Arlene L. Goshia, age 93, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, on what would have been her 72nd anniversary, at Hillside Country Living.  Arlene worked as a Medical Technician prior to becoming the owner and operator of Orchard Hill’s Flowers from 1956 to 1994.  She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and sang in the choir...

Judith J. Sisco

Judith J. Sisco

Dec 22, 2023

Judith J. Sisco, age 81, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away, Friday, December 22, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance.  Judy owned her own house cleaning company for many years when she lived in Harrison, Arkansas.  She was a gifted wood carver and carved at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri for many years.  She had been a...

David W. Daugherty

David W. Daugherty

Dec 21, 2023

 

David W. Daugherty, 49, of Defiance, Ohio passed way in his home following a lengthy illness early December 21, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1974 to William L. and Deborah (Kaufman) Daugherty in Bryan, Ohio. He graduated from Bryan High School in 1993 and attended Bowling Green State University and Ohio State University. He had worked at...

James C. McMillen

James C. McMillen

Dec 18, 2023

James C. McMillen, age 62, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away, Monday, December 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a US Navy veteran.  He was a hippie at heart and enjoyed playing PS4, working on tech devices, listening to rock-n-roll, watching movies, collecting gnomes and spending time with friends and family.

James C. McMillen was born...

Anthony F. Sanders

Anthony F. Sanders

Dec 17, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Francis Sanders, 83, peacefully entered eternal rest on December 17, 2023 in Maumee, Ohio.  Born June 11, 1940, in Edgerton, Ohio to Charles Bernard and Julia Frances (Bell) Sanders, he married Kathleen Meyer of Hicksville on October 24, 1970, and together they raised four children during their 53 year marriage.

A devout Catholic, Anthony found solace in his...

Charles F. Salyer

Charles F. Salyer

Dec 17, 2023

 

Charles Freeman Salyer, age 81 , of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 17, 2023 in his home. Mr. Salyer was a long time laborer with Navistar Inc. In his younger years, Charles enjoyed woodworking and was a nature lover; especially holding an adoration for dogs. Charles also was a family man and loved each moment with his...

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