Obituaries

Michele R. Andrews

Michele R. Andrews

Jul 30, 2021

Michele R. Andrews, age 55, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:00 A.M. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at SKLD Health Care, Bryan, where she was a resident. Michele formerly attended Pioneer Church of the Nazarene and in her spare time enjoyed coloring, learning to crochet, and making friends online. Michele was born on October 5, 1965, in Bryan, the...

Daniel D. Hug

Daniel D. Hug

Jul 27, 2021

Daniel D. Hug, age 54, of Lima, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home. Danny was a welder, fabricator and talented mechanic. He was active with Alcoholics Anonymous in Bryan and Defiance and with Wings of Change. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, his pets and mostly his grandchildren. Born on August 18, 1966, in Bryan, Ohio, he...

Donald J. Fritch

Donald J. Fritch

Jul 25, 2021

Donald J. “Donny” Fritch, age 59, of Farmer, Ohio, passed away at 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 25, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness. Mr. Fritch was a 1979 graduate of Fairview High School and a lifelong farmer. He also had been employed by Vollmer Implement Sales, Regent Manufacturing, and most recently in sales...

Elaine D. Reagle

Elaine D. Reagle

Jul 23, 2021

Elaine D. Reagle, age 63, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away at 12:35 P.M. on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Lynwood Manor in Adrian, Michigan, where she was a resident. Elaine was a homemaker. Elaine was born on August 27, 1957, in Bryan, the daughter of Ted A. and Ruby J. (Dunlap) Reagle. She was a 1973 graduate of Bryan High...

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,...