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David Mark Dewire

David Mark Dewire

Sep 17, 2023

David Mark Dewire saw his mom again, in heaven, on the morning of Sunday September 17, 2023. He was 61 years old. 

Dave was born in Steuben County Indiana on February 2, 1962 to the parents of W. Connie and Sue A. Gearhart Dewire.  He was a resident of Hamilton Indiana for his entire life. From a young age, Dave...

Charles "Butch" A. Isaac

Charles "Butch" A. Isaac

Sep 17, 2023

 

Charles Arthur “Butch” Isaac, age 84, of Clear Lake, Indiana and a long time resident of Bryan, passed away in his home.  Butch was very active in the Bryan community for decades.  Some areas of his civic participation were on the Bryan City Schools School Board, Bryan Swim Team Board, the United Way Board where he served as Campaign...

Iva A. Peverly

Iva A. Peverly

Sep 17, 2023

Iva A. Peverly, age 90, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 3:49 P.M. on Sunday, September 17, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Peverly was a 1955 graduate of Adrian College, receiving her BA in education.  She taught first grade in the Edgerton Local Elementary School, retiring with twenty-six years of service.  Her memberships included the Edgerton United Methodist Church...

Junior A. Schuller

Junior A. Schuller

Sep 16, 2023

Junior A. Schuller, age 83, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness.  Mr. Schuller was a longtime employee of the Village of Edon Street Department for many years also served as its chief of police in Edon.  He then was employed by Slattery Oil...

Regina Ann Sparks

Regina Ann Sparks

Sep 16, 2023

Regina Ann (Muehlfeld) Sparks, age 71, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 11:31 P.M. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in her home after a brief illness.  Regina had been employed at Mohawk Tools for a number of years and later at Fleetwood Industries.  She then did missionary work for a number of years before retiring back to the area.  She...

Lou C. Hauger

Lou C. Hauger

Sep 15, 2023

Lou C. Hauger, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 9:30 P.M. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Fountain Park Care Center in Bryan, Ohio, after an extended illness.  Mrs. Hauger was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School in Hamilton County, Indiana, and had been employed by Spangler Candy Company as a Personnel Secretary from 1962-1987.  She was...

Dr. Mark D. Lirot

Dr. Mark D. Lirot

Sep 14, 2023

 

Dr. Mark D. Lirot, DC, age 66, of Edon, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 14, 2023 following an extended illness. Dr. Lirot was a Chiropractor who had a practice in Coldwater, Michigan for many years and more recently practiced in Edon.  He was a graduate of Edon High School , Hillsdale College and the Cleveland Chiropractic...

Gerald D. Beevers, Jr.

Gerald D. Beevers, Jr.

Sep 8, 2023

 

Gerald Dean Beevers, Jr., 89, of West End, NC, passed away peacefully in his daughter’s home on Friday, September 8, 2023. He was a veteran the U.S. Army who proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, most recently Post 7318 in Southern Pines. He enjoyed fishing playing games on his...

Leola M. Schulz

Leola M. Schulz

Sep 6, 2023

 

Leola M. Schulz, age 86, of Ney, Ohio, passed away at CHP Hospice Inpatient Center near Defiance, Ohio on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.  Leola was a homemaker and farm wife.  She enjoyed cooking and gardening; playing cards and bingo, but her most important time was spent with her children and grandchildren. Leola was born on January 19, 1937 in Antwerp,...

Veronica Lee Zuber

Veronica Lee Zuber

Sep 5, 2023

 

Veronica Lee Zuber, age 21, of Archbold, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  Veronica was a graduate of Montpelier High School and Four County Career Center in Law Enforcement.  She was active in track, enjoyed fishing and  jogging when she was in school, volunteered with the Montpelier Volunteer Fire...

Daniel G. Davison, Jr.

Daniel G. Davison, Jr.

Sep 5, 2023

 

Daniel G. Davison, Jr., age 71, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his residence following a sudden illness.  Daniel served in the US Army following.  He was a truck driver and worked for Roadway Trucking for over 10 years.  He was a member of the Bryan Masonic Lodge and Wesley United Methodist Church.  He...

Barbara A. Jaggers

Barbara A. Jaggers

Sep 5, 2023

 

Barbara A. (Watts)  Jaggers, age 91, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her home in Edon, Ohio surrounded by her family.  Barbara had worked at the 50 Corporation and later retired from One Way Plastics.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening and canning.

Barbara was born on December 1, 1931 in St. Joe, Indiana, the daughter...

Benjamin L. Miller

Benjamin L. Miller

Sep 2, 2023

Benjamin Lee Miller, age 43, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  Benjamin worked as a braiser at Bard Manufacturing and had previously worked at JCI/Yanfeng in Bryan for 15 years. He enjoyed playing cards and watching Anime, but mostly he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Benjamin Lee Miller was born on July 18,...

Dale J. DeVlaminck

Dale J. DeVlaminck

Sep 1, 2023

 

Dale J. DeVlaminck, age 62, of Butler, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.  Mr. DeVlaminck had been a member of the Bryan Sons of the American Legion Squadron and enjoyed fishing.

Dale J. DeVlaminck was born on September 10, 1960, in Hicksville, Ohio, the son...

Robert R. McNeely

Robert R. McNeely

Aug 31, 2023

 

Robert R. McNeely, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance.  He was a US Army veteran and retired from General Motors in Defiance with over 25 years of service.  Robert was a member of the Eagles and Moose in Defiance and was a life member of...

Dakota S. Merritt

Dakota S. Merritt

Aug 29, 2023

 

Dakota Scott Merritt, age 19, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  Dakota attended Wayne Trace High School and then graduated from Delphos high School and Vantage Career Center.  After graduating, he pursued his career as a millwright welder for Moore Welding in Leo, Indiana.  Dakota’s dedication and skill were highly regarded by his coworkers.

When...

Retta J. Bowditch

Retta J. Bowditch

Aug 28, 2023

 

Retta Joan Bowditch, age 79, of Portage, Michigan, passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Monday, August 28, 2023.  Retta was a homemaker, a baker who made the most amazing cookies, and a special grandma.  She was in band in high school, enjoyed bowling when she was younger, but her grandkids were the most important thing...

Carol I. Morgan

Carol I. Morgan

Aug 27, 2023

 

On December 28, 1929, Carol was born to Olin and Ethel (Goeltzenleuchter) Jewell at the family home north of Edgerton, Ohio.  She passed away unexpectedly following surgery at Bryan Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center on August 27, 2023.

She graduated in 1947 from Edgerton High School and was the first school secretary for Edgerton Schools.

On August 7, 1948,...

Pamela J. Stoots

Pamela J. Stoots

Aug 22, 2023

Pamela Joyce Stoots, age 77, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  Pam was a homemaker. She enjoyed hummingbirds and Native American art.  Pam was most of all a care-giver.  Her family was the most important part of her life.

Pam was born on August 26, 1945 in Welch, West Virginia, the...

William E. Gipple, Jr.

William E. Gipple, Jr.

Aug 20, 2023

William Edward Gipple, Jr., age 62, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in his home after a brief illness.  Mr. Gipple was 1979 graduate of Montpelier High School and throughout the years he worked as mechanic and was an excellent carpenter.  He would live in various homes and would restore them for the landlord before moving...

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