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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
Marlin R. Shaffer
Aug 20, 2023
Marlin R. Shaffer, age 66, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2023 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center. Marlin worked at several area factories including Butler Assembly. He enjoyed watching racing, wrestling and football. He was a big fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Green bay Packers.
Marlin R. Shaffer was born on November...
Lewis E. Burggrave
Aug 18, 2023
Lewis E. Burggrave, age 84, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 11:55 P.M. in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Burggrave was a 1957 graduate of Bryan High School and served in the United States Army from 1962-1964 as an MP stationed in Okinawa. He was employed at Gamble Stores from 1960-1978, becoming...
Dayton E. Stantz
Aug 17, 2023
Dayton E. Stantz, age 76, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away at 7:27 A.M. on Wednesday, August 17, 2023, with his family at his side after an extended illness. Mr. Stantz was a graduate Montpelier High School and was employed for many years as Director of Asset Management for JD Byrider, overseeing the Georgia Region. He enjoyed fishing and racing,...
Dennis L. Bonifas
Aug 16, 2023
Dennis L. Bonifas, age 86, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 7:45 P.M. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in his home. Mr. Bonifas was a graduate of Coldwater High School in Coldwater, Ohio, and received his bachelor’s degree from Findlay College. He taught biology in the Edgerton Local School system for ten years, where he was instrumental in starting...
Adrianne L. Cather
Aug 15, 2023
Adrianne Lynne Cather, age 37, of Metz, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Adrianne was a homemaker. She participated in 4-H for 10 years and was an animal lover.
Adrianne was born on July 17, 1986 in Angola, the daughter of David and Dawn (Holden) Cather. She attended Hamilton High School where she played softball...
Jacob E. Hanna
Aug 12, 2023
Jacob E. Hanna, age 41, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home. Jacob was a private person and enjoyed doing anything outdoors. Whether cutting wood, planting trees or just enjoying nature out on his trails, Jacob enjoyed being outside.
Jacob E. Hanna was born on October 11, 1981 in Paulding, Ohio, the...
Galen D. Brown
Aug 8, 2023
Galen D. Brown, age 91, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Galen was a very humble man with a unique life story. He was raised in Hillsdale County, joined the Army and played professional baseball early in his life. Galen served in the US Army during the Korean...
Charles J. "Chuck" Snyder
Aug 5, 2023
Charles J. “Chuck” Snyder, age 75, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest Nursing Home, in Decatur under the care of Heart to Heart Hospice Services. He was a 1966 graduate of Edgerton (Ohio) High School and received his bachelor’s degree from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Chuck had an accomplished...
Rita B. Brown
Aug 3, 2023
Rita Belle Brown, age 76, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Rita was an avid reader and worked as a librarian for the Edgerton Local School District for 13 years before retiring in 2014. She enjoyed crocheting, taking care of her dog, Buster, and was a member of...
Mary Catherine (Hartzell) Baker
Aug 2, 2023
Mary Catherine “Marigold” (Hartzell) Baker, R.N. August 16, 1958-August 2, 2023
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Michael David Heffelfinger
Aug 1, 2023
Michael David Heffelfinger, age 79, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 2:35 A.M. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in his home after a brief illness. Mr. Heffelfinger was a 1961 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a farmer and a longtime employee of W.C. Heller & Company in Montpelier, Ohio, where he was a cabinet maker. Mike was...
Debra K. Conley
Jul 30, 2023
Our beautiful mother, Debra Kay Conley age 63 of Bryan was blessed to walk through the gates of Heaven on July 30th. Deb was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Deb retired from Walmart and Circle K, where she worked for many years. She held several industrial jobs, but she found most joy working with the public, where she got...
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