Obituaries

Susan Paine

Susan Paine

Dec 2, 2025

Mary Susan Paine, age 81, of Bryan, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio, where she had been a resident. Mary attended the First Presbyterian Church in West Unity, Ohio. She loved listening to music, anything Disney, dolls, coloring, doing crosswords and eating snacks.

A lifelong resident of Bryan, Susan was born on January 1,...

Fay Dean Entenman

Fay Dean Entenman

Nov 24, 2025

Fay Dean “Fuzzy” Entenman passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Evergreen Nursing Care Center, Montpelier, Ohio.  A 1961 graduate of Edgerton High School, Fuzzy was a machinist for B & L Specialty for over 42 years and worked the family farm his entire life. He was a member of the Fountain City Corvette Club and a charter member...

Arthur S. Grange, Jr.

Arthur S. Grange, Jr.

Nov 23, 2025

Arthur S. Grange, Jr., age 81, of Edgerton and formerly of South Bend, Indiana passed away at Park View Care Center in Edgerton, Ohio on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Arthur was a tool and die draftsman who worked at several companies over the years. At one time he worked at AM General and helped design the dash for the Hummer....

Connie J. Roesch

Connie J. Roesch

Nov 22, 2025

Connie Jean Roesch, age 74, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Connie owned the ABC Children’s Resale shop in Bryan for many years. She also sold Tupperware, Avon and Pampered Chef products. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Connie loved going to garage sales, fishing and...

Jon Renfrow

Jon Renfrow

Nov 17, 2025

Jon Thomas Renfrow, age 48, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 in his home.  Jon was born September 4, 1977 in Auburn, Indiana to the late James F. and Janice Ann (Epling) Renfrow.  Jon was an employee of Domino's Pizza, Bryan and served as a delivery driver.  Jon greatest love was for his family especially his grandchildren.

Survivors...

Kenneth Ray Hildebrandt

Kenneth Ray Hildebrandt

Nov 15, 2025

Kenneth Ray Hildebrandt passed away November 15, 2025. Born to Oscar J. H. And Valda (Rohdy) Hildebrandt on April 12, 1949.

To know Kenny was to know strength.

Kenny retired from maintenance at Chase Brass and was previously employed as a service manager at Courtesy Chrysler, Siebenaler Equipment, and Interstate Farm Equipment in Ashley, IN. He was also a manager at Edgerton...

Lori Ann Strock

Lori Ann Strock

Nov 14, 2025

Lori Ann Strock, age 62, passed away unexpectantly, Friday, November 14, 2025 at Parkview Dekalb Hospital, Auburn, Indiana.  She was born February 2, 1963, in Columbus, Indiana to James and the late Diana (Zeigler) Wendel.  She married Kenneth Dean Strock on August 14, 2014, and he survives.  Lori was employed at Purdue, Fort Wayne as an Administrative Clerk.    Lori...

Audrey M. Davis

Audrey M. Davis

Nov 11, 2025

Audrey Mae Davis, age 98, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Audrey was employed as a secretary for the Ohio Art Company, Bryan, Ohio for many years. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Edgerton, Ohio before moving to Angola. She enjoyed golfing with her son and helping her siblings.

Audrey...

Robert "Bob" S. Hartman

Robert "Bob" S. Hartman

Nov 9, 2025

Robert S. “Bob” Hartman, age 72, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, November 9, 2025, at his home. Bob was a paramedic for over 40 years. He served Williams and Fulton Counties as well as on Life Flight with St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Bob enjoyed fishing and collecting sports and music memorabilia in his spare...

Richard L. Fetters, Jr.

Richard L. Fetters, Jr.

Nov 5, 2025

Richard L. Fetters, Jr., age 71, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville, Indiana. Ric was a sales manager for Reelcraft and retired with nearly 20 years of service. He served as a Williams County Reserve Special Deputy for several years. Ric enjoyed time on the lake and with his family,...

Carole Dee (Wheeler) Fox

Carole Dee (Wheeler) Fox

Nov 4, 2025

Carole Dee (Wheeler) Fox, age 85, of Stryker, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 19, 1940, in Rollin Township, Michigan, Carole was the cherished daughter of the late Gilbert F. and Dorothy (Towne) Wheeler.

A proud 1958 graduate of Archbold High School, Carole went on to attend the Toledo Beauty Academy,...

Jacquelyn Frappier

Jacquelyn Frappier

Nov 3, 2025

Jacquelyn “Jacky” Fayth Frappier, age 93, passed away peacefully and quietly on Tuesday, November 3, 2025, at her residence. She spent many years volunteering at the Bryan Hospital and Church Women United Thrift Store. Jacky was an animal lover and cared for as many animals as she could throughout her lifetime.

Jacky was born on April 25, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois,...

Samuel W. Stembridge

Samuel W. Stembridge

Nov 3, 2025

Samuel Wade Stembridge, age 75, of Kunkle, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at his residence. Samuel was an owner and operator of his own trucking business for over 22 years.

Samuel Wade Stembridge was born on August 12, 1950, in Woodbury, Tennessee, the son of Samuel Steven and Mary Susan (Harrell) Stembridge. He married Patricia Ann Gruber on...

Cecelia Ann Flegal

Cecelia Ann Flegal

Nov 2, 2025

Cecelia Ann (Dillon) Flegal, 87, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on November 2, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1938, in Manhattan, New York, to Richard John Dillon and Martha May (Wagner) Dillon.

Cecelia graduated from Napoleon High School in 1957. That same year, she married Edwin Brown in Napoleon, Ohio, and together they raised...

Bradus P. Deel

Bradus P. Deel

Nov 2, 2025

Bradus “Brad” P. Deel, age 86, of Bryan, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with his family at his side following an extended illness. Brad worked at General Motors in Defiance prior to his retirement. He was a US Army veteran who served for 3 years on active duty. Brad was a former member of the VFW, enjoyed golf...

Edward C. Smith

Edward C. Smith

Oct 31, 2025

Edward C. “Charlie” Smith, age 74, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home. Charlie worked at Spangler Candy Company for over 40 years as a candy maker prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Bryan Church of the Latter Day Saints. Charlie played on several softball leagues for many years, was...

Yvonne M. Calvin

Yvonne M. Calvin

Oct 30, 2025

Yvonne Marie Calvin, age 70, of Bryan, passed away at Majestic Care- Bryan on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with her family at her side. Yvonne worked at the former Murphy’s Five & Dime in Bryan and then worked at K-Mart for over 35 years. After she retired, she continued to work in the kitchen at the Bryan Eagles and was...

Sandra M. White

Sandra M. White

Oct 29, 2025

Sandra M. White, age 58, of Montpelier, passed away at Majestic Care- Bryan on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, following an extended illness. Sandra had worked at Allied Moulded in Bryan for many years and later at Miller’s New Market. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Bryan when she was able. Sandra enjoyed puzzles but most of all enjoyed time with...

Mary R. Chapman

Mary R. Chapman

Oct 28, 2025

Mary R. Chapman, age 63 of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Parkview Bryan Hospital, following an automobile accident. Mary was a registered nurse. She previously worked at First Call For Help and Harborside Nursing Home in Defiance. Mary was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Parish-Marysdale and also attended St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan....

Rose M. Bowles

Rose M. Bowles

Oct 25, 2025

Rose M. Bowles, age 76 of Bryan, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Community Health Professionals Hospice Center, Defiance, OH. Rose worked at Mohawk Tools until the plant closed and then retired from Chase Brass & Copper. She was very active in her church, loved animals, enjoyed gardening, traveling, eating ice cream...