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Blaine Eugene Martz

Blaine Eugene Martz

Apr 9, 2023

Blaine Earl Martz, age 70, passed away at 9:45 A.M. on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Mr. Martz was a graduate of Archbold High School and had been employed as a driver for Custom Cleaners in Bryan until his retirement. He enjoyed camping, NASCAR, and his Doberman Pinschers...

Michael G. Lorntz

Michael G. Lorntz

Apr 8, 2023

Michael G. Lorntz, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at his home. He was born July 13, 1952, in Beaufort, South Carolina, the son of Glenn F. and Donna Jean “Jeanne” (Bistline) Lorntz. Michael graduated from Bryan High School and Ohio Northern University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. After college, he...

Jack Eugene Arnold

Jack Eugene Arnold

Apr 4, 2023

Jack Eugene Arnold, age 63, of Butler, Indiana, passed away at 6:15 P.M. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family . Jack was a graduate of Homestead High in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and considered himself a commercial tourist as owner/operator of JDSA Trucking since 2007. He was a life member of OOIDA (Owner Operator Independent...

Marymargaret Welly

Marymargaret Welly

Apr 4, 2023

Marymargaret “Skip” Welly, age 84, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away at 11:40 P.M. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by her family. Skip was a 1957 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Hicksville and the Rosary Altar...

Robert K. Cassidy

Robert K. Cassidy

Apr 2, 2023

Robert K. Cassidy, age 64, a longtime resident of Bryan and most recently of Fortville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his home. Robert retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer with 19 years of service. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed riding...

Charles W. Missler

Charles W. Missler

Apr 1, 2023

Charles William Missler, Sr., age 89, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Hillside Country Living. Charles attended Bryan High School. He was a farmer that had farrowed hogs with over 100 sows and farmed over 800 acres. He also worked at the Ohio Art Company and 50 Division of Hayes Albion. He was a member of...

Christopher C. Cummins

Christopher C. Cummins

Apr 1, 2023

Christopher C. Cummins, age 51, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his home. Chris was a mechanical engineer at Kenley Enterprises. He was a former member of the Lake Seneca Board and the Montpelier Moose. Chris was an avid Kansas City Chief’s fan who cheered them to victory in the Super Bowl. He also enjoyed...

Anna M. Saneda

Anna M. Saneda

Mar 31, 2023

Anna Marie Saneda, nee Prasek, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Bryan, Ohio where she had been a resident. Anna Marie was born on December 15, 1937, in Burlington, Ohio, the daughter of Cyril J. and Agnes M. (Tomecek) Prasek. She graduated from Stryker High...

Pauline E. Merillat

Pauline E. Merillat

Mar 30, 2023

Pauline E. Merillat, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Hillside Country Living where she had been a resident. Pauline was a graduate of Edon High School and had worked at the Ohio Art Company as an assembler for over 30 years. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Bryan. Pauline...

Arnetta E. Hancock

Arnetta E. Hancock

Mar 29, 2023

Arnetta Ellen Hancock, age 99, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Inn at Fountain Park following a lengthy illness. Arnetta had worked at Ohio Art for many years as an assembler and also worked at the grocery in Brunersburg. She was a member of the Sherwood United Methodist Church and enjoyed crocheting. Arnetta was born...

Pamela A. Klinkenberg

Pamela A. Klinkenberg

Mar 29, 2023

Pamela A. Klinkenberg, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Inn at Fountain Park following a lengthy illness. Pam worked at the Bryan Times in advertising as well as Office Manager for both Hal Stoddard and later, Fireovid Financial. Pam was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She was an accomplished artist using...

Evelyn M. Radabaugh

Evelyn M. Radabaugh

Mar 26, 2023

Evelyn M. Radabaugh, age 90, passed away at 12:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in her home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. Mrs. Radabaugh was a 1950 graduate of Edgerton High School. She was a devoted farm wife who also worked at Syncrotech in Edgerton and later Fleetwood, also in Edgerton. She was a member of...

Anna F. Lewis

Anna F. Lewis

Mar 26, 2023

Anna F. Lewis, age 78, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 3:45 P.M. on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton where she was a resident after an extended illness. Mrs. Lewis was employed by Edgerton Metals for twenty years until the plant closed and later by MATSU in Edgerton for twenty years until her retirement....

Kenneth Sleesman

Kenneth Sleesman

Mar 25, 2023

Kenneth “Butch” Sleesman, age 81, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Marilyn, of 48 years at his bedside, at 6:30 P.M. on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Kenneth was a 1959 graduate of Edgerton High School. He was employed by the Edgerton Police Department, Continental Tire, and eventually retired from L.E. Smith in 2006. Kenneth was...

Frank D. Cape

Frank D. Cape

Mar 24, 2023

Frank D. Cape, age 98, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 11:08 P.M. on Friday, March 24, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Mr. Cape was a 1943 graduate of Edgerton High School and lifelong grain and cattle farmer. He was member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1494, of which...

Rogerio Sierra, Jr.

Rogerio Sierra, Jr.

Mar 20, 2023

Rogerio Sierra, Jr., age 69, of Montpelier passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Rogerio had been a press operator at Pioneer Forge for several years before having to medically retire. He attended Grace Community Church and was a member of the Bible study group there and at Dad’s Place. He enjoyed...

Janice M. Wimmer

Janice M. Wimmer

Mar 20, 2023

Janice M. Wimmer, age 78, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home. She retired from IAC in Wauseon after many years of service. In retirement, she worked as a housekeeping and dietary aid at Fountain Park Assisted Living and Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed walking her dogs at the park in Bryan, often...

Wendel R. Long

Wendel R. Long

Mar 20, 2023

Wendel R. Long, age 81, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 10:57 A.M. on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he was a patient, after an extended illness. Mr. Long was a graduate of Edon High School and was a lifelong farmer. He also worked at International Harvester in Fort Wayne and...

Shirley A. Hageman

Shirley A. Hageman

Mar 20, 2023

Shirley A. Hageman, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Shirley had been a newspaper carrier for the Bryan Times for 35 years. She had also worked at various companies in the area including Ohio Art and Beam Stream, and cleaned homes and local businesses. She was a...

Juanita Flory

Juanita Flory

Mar 20, 2023

Juanita Flory, age 71, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. She worked in the kitchen at Fairlawn haven for many years, retiring in 1991. Juanita was a member of the Bryan Gospel Tabernacle. She enjoyed spending time at the Montpelier Senior Center, doing crafts, plastic canvases and crocheting. Juanita was born on...

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