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Keith "Ike" E. Reas

Keith "Ike" E. Reas

May 8, 2023

Keith E. “Ike” Reas, age 71, of Butler, Indiana, passed away at 12:15 A.M. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler after an extended illness. Mr. Reas worked in law enforcement, serving with the Butler, Waterloo, and Ashley Police Departments, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and also worked with several county units in Michigan. He...

Jerold R. Armstrong

Jerold R. Armstrong

May 7, 2023

Jerold R. Armstrong, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:12 A.M. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan. Jerry worked in advertising for Bryan Publishing for over 40 years. He served in the Ohio Army National Guard for 6 years. Jerry was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233, Bryan VFW Post...

Gay B. Humphrey

Gay B. Humphrey

May 6, 2023

Gay B. Humphrey, age 74, of rural Edon, Ohio, died at 6:57 P.M. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Gay was a graduate of Montpelier High School and a homemaker. She was a former member of the Eagles and Moose in Montpelier. Gay enjoyed crocheting, gardening, bird watching, and playing bingo. Gay was...

Logan Terry Riehle

Logan Terry Riehle

May 6, 2023

Logan T. Riehle, age 27, of Bryan, Ohio, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Butler, Indiana. Logan was a 2014 graduate of Edgerton High School. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and jack of all trades and was a true thrill seeker. He enjoyed truck pulls and riding his motorcycle. In 2021...

John J. McGill

John J. McGill

May 3, 2023

John J. McGill, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:40 P.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan surrounded by his family following a brief illness. John was a Williams County Deputy Sheriff for 11 years and also served on the SCUBA/Search and Recovery team. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles...

Jack Lee Schliesser

Jack Lee Schliesser

Apr 30, 2023

Jack Lee Schliesser, age 84, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 5:02 A.M. on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness. Mr. Schliesser was a 1956 graduate of Mark Center High School. He was employed by the Defiance County Highway Department, retiring with twenty years of service. He also raced and trained...

Sandra S. Miller

Sandra S. Miller

Apr 28, 2023

Sandra S. Miller, age 69, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, in her home after an extended illness. Following graduation from high school she attended Eastern Kentucky University and was later employed by The Ohio Art Company, retiring with thirty-five years of service. Sandra enjoyed flower gardening and watching the hummingbirds on her porch. Sandra S....

Walter S. Heckman

Walter S. Heckman

Apr 27, 2023

Walter Stanley Heckman was born in Adrian, Michigan. He resided in Montpelier, Ohio, where he passed away at home six weeks before his 80th birthday. He worked at Simpson Industries/Metaldyne for 33 years and retired from there. Walt left behind his wife, Marie, of 26 years; son, Phil Heckman; stepson, Dustin Barras; daughter-in-law, Kaitlyn; stepdaughter, Amber Kreischer and son-in-law, Jason;...

James P. Rinkel, Jr.

James P. Rinkel, Jr.

Apr 27, 2023

James P. Rinkel, Jr., age 82, of rural Bryan, Ohio, died at 8:10 P.M. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan. Mr. Rinkel was a 1958 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a lifelong farmer working on the family farm near Bryan. He was also employed with Challenge-Cook Bros. which became...

Carolyn E. Grubb

Carolyn E. Grubb

Apr 26, 2023

Carolyn Elizabeth Grubb, age 79, a long time resident of Angola, Indiana and recently of Bryan passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was a secretary at Sheet’s LP Gas in Angola for over 25 years. Carolyn attended the Bryan First Assembly of God. She was active in the Angola area for many...

Janice K. Williams

Janice K. Williams

Apr 24, 2023

Janice K. Williams, age 61, of Bryan passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Jan enjoyed crafting, was passionate about saving rescue dogs and was a member of the Bryan AmVets Post #54. Born February 25, 1962 in Mount Vernon, Texas, she was the daughter of Kenneth Michael and Mildred Marie (Collins) Talley. Jan...

Carolyn R. Fisher

Carolyn R. Fisher

Apr 22, 2023

Carolyn R. Fisher, age 75, 0f West Unity, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Carolyn was a homemaker. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing large meals for family gatherings, playing games and cards as well as time around a campfire. She was a member of the Living Hope Free Methodist Church...

Carson Lee Watts

Carson Lee Watts

Apr 15, 2023

Carson Lee Watts, age 87, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan. Lee retired in 1999 from the shipping department of Ohio Art Company after 47 years of service. He and his wife traveled extensively, especially in Alaska where he traveled over 7,000 miles and hiked the 330 mile long Chilkoote...

Craig A. Kaiser

Craig A. Kaiser

Apr 14, 2023

Craig A. Kaiser, age 68, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 12:18 P.M., shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier, Ohio. Mr. Kaiser was a 1973 graduate of Edon High School and following graduation he worked at Edon Machine/Simpson and later at International Paper/Tri-Wall in Butler, Indiana, retiring in 2022 with twenty-five years of service. He...

Lori A. Brown

Lori A. Brown

Apr 13, 2023

Lori Ann Brown, age 49, of Mesa, Arizona and a former resident of Bryan, passed away Thursday evening, April 13, 2023 at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. Lori enjoyed crafting and scrap-booking. Born April 23, 1973, Lori was raised in the Williams and Defiance County area. She attended Fairview High School and Four County Vocational School. Lori is survived...

Lewis C. Roy

Lewis C. Roy

Apr 13, 2023

Lewis C. Roy, age 76, of Bryan passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home. Lewis a US Army veteran serving from 1967-1969 during the Vietnam War. He also served 25 years in the US Army Reserve and Ohio Air National Guard. He worked at Aro Corporation for over 30 years and retired as a custodian from the...

Theresa M. Griffin

Theresa M. Griffin

Apr 13, 2023

Theresa M. Griffin, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center following a brief illness. Theresa was a member of Bethlehem Christian Union Church. She enjoyed reading and playing bingo. Theresa was born June 30, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Jacob and Gertrude (Sanders) Kerns. She married Clayton...

Michael E. Shuck

Michael E. Shuck

Apr 13, 2023

Michael E. Shuck, age 60, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his home following a sudden illness. Mike was the Director of Services at Defiance College through Service Master. He was a veteran of the Ohio Army National Guard who served from 1981-1987 and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of the...

Ellsworth R. Stahler, Sr.

Ellsworth R. Stahler, Sr.

Apr 12, 2023

Ellsworth R. Stahler, Sr., age 79, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at his residence. Ellsworth graduated from Edon High School in 1962. A welder by trade, Ellsworth was employed at Hayes-Albion for over 14 years. He attended Grace Community Church, was a former member of the Bryan Eagles and was an avid fisherman. Ellsworth Stahler, Sr. was...

Richard L. Hartman

Richard L. Hartman

Apr 11, 2023

Richard L. Hartman, age 81, of Pemberville and a long time resident of West Unity, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Promedica Bay Park Hospital in Oregon, Ohio. Richard worked at Aro Corporation for 37 years in various positions including quality control and shipping and receiving. He retired from Arrow Tru-Line. Dick was a member of First Baptist Church...

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