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Alvina E. Burdick

Alvina E. Burdick

Sep 22, 2024

Alvina “Ellie” E. Burdick, age 57, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Defiance Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and an avid reader. Ellie enjoyed babysitting and spending time with her grandchildren.

Alvina was born on March 18, 1967, in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alvin and Ruth (Avery) Webster. She is survived by her...

Susan J. Williams

Susan J. Williams

Sep 22, 2024

Susan J. Williams, age 75, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Indiana, with her family at her side. Susan was a homemaker. She also loved her family, especially her grandchildren, they were the highlight of her life. 

Susan was born on September 4, 1949, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence...

Ann L. Calvin

Ann L. Calvin

Sep 22, 2024

Ann L. Calvin, age 96, passed away on September 22, 2024. The daughter of Elwood and Mabel (Crawford) Bunce, she was born on August 27, 1928 in Northwest Township, Williams County, Ohio. She was a member of the English Lutheran Church.

There will be no calling hours or services as per Ann's wishes.

Memorials may be given to the Edon Alumni Scholarship...

Larry E. Lambert

Larry E. Lambert

Sep 21, 2024

Larry Edward Lambert, age 81, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio where he had been a patient. Following graduation from Fairview High School, Larry enlisted in the United States Army. He served as an assistant artillery gunner and was honorably discharged. Larry was a farmer and was...

Michael "Mike" D. Geiger Sr.

Michael "Mike" D. Geiger Sr.

Sep 20, 2024

Michael “Mike” Dean Geirger Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 20, 2024. The son of Donald D. Geiger and Nancy (Clifton) Mocherman, he was born in Bryan on July 23, 1966. Later in life, Mike married the love of his life Kerry (Craig) Geiger. Mike cherished the great outdoors, finding joy in camping and fishing. His enthusiasm for car...

Robert "Bob" N. Kyser

Robert "Bob" N. Kyser

Sep 20, 2024

Robert "Bob" Kyser, born in Bryan, Ohio on August 27, 1940, passed away on September 20, 2024, in Kendallville, IN at the age of 84.

Bob built a long career in finance, but it was later in life that he found his true calling working with special needs children at Lee County Schools in Florida. Bob quickly became a favorite among...

John M. Hull

John M. Hull

Sep 13, 2024

John M. Hull, age 86, of Edon, Ohio and formerly of Toledo, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehab in Angola, Indiana. John worked for the Lucas County Road Maintenance department and retired as a foreman with over 30 years of service. He also served in the Army Reserves retiring as a Staff Sargent...

Djissana Sophie Tewksbury

Djissana Sophie Tewksbury

Sep 12, 2024

Djissana Pelagie Sophie (Bame) Tewksbury, age 49, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness. Sophie worked at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan in the housekeeping department and also for Service Master cleaning at Bard Manufacturing. She enjoyed day trips and shopping, as long as it...

Shirley A. Smith

Shirley A. Smith

Sep 12, 2024

Shirley Anne Smith, age 89, of Edgerton and a longtime resident of Bryan, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024. Shirley was a title clerk for the Montpelier Auto Auction and Bryan Auto Depot for many years and retired from Wal-Mart in Bryan. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church USA in Montpelier.

Shirley was born on December 5, 1934, in...

Olive Belle Daniels

Olive Belle Daniels

Sep 9, 2024

Olive Belle Daniels was born on Monday, September 9, 2024, and passed away with her family at her side shortly afterward. She was named for her paternal great-great grandmother.

Olive is survived by her parents, Logan M. and Sydney E. (Osentoski) Daniels; brother, Denver Daniels; sister, Sienna Daniels and twin, Hamilton Daniels; grandparents, Dave and Kim Daniels, Tess and Tim Witsaman,...

Shelley G. Hauser

Shelley G. Hauser

Sep 8, 2024

Shelley G. Hauser, age 51, of Defiance passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Shelley was a homemaker. Shelley enjoyed cooking and time with her grandchildren.

Shelley was born on July 25, 1973, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Gerald M. and Judy A. (Schilt) Goodrich, Sr. Shelley is survived by her son, Eric (Brianne) Goodrich; daughter, Brittany Goodrich and...

Gary "Mic" Ringer

Gary "Mic" Ringer

Sep 8, 2024

Dateline: Bryan, Ohio 

Gary “Mic” Ringer, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Mic was a pharmacist and owner of Ringer’s Drug Store and Ringer’s Professional Pharmacy. He was a member of Life Changing Church, Delta Tau Delta fraternity and the former Orchard Hills Country Club. He enjoyed traveling, cooking and was a member of the...

Millard "Mike" C. Scranton

Millard "Mike" C. Scranton

Sep 8, 2024

Millard C. Scranton passed away on September 8, 2024. Millard “Mike” Scranton was born on August 10, 1934, to the late Walter and Wilda Scranton in Milford Township, Ohio. He was the second of five children. Mike graduated from Farmer High School in 1952. He married Sue Carrol (Carter) Scranton on July 3, 1954, and they had 4 children. 

Mike worked...

Shena M. Fox

Shena M. Fox

Sep 6, 2024

Shena M. Fox, age 42, of Pioneer passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2024 at her home. Shena was a member of the Montpelier Eagles and enjoyed crafts, music, camping, playing pool and darts. Shena enjoyed having a good time and could be the life of the party, or the death of it... She was a free spirit and...

Chris A. Brown

Chris A. Brown

Sep 6, 2024

Chris Brown, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio. On May 29, 1954, Chris was born to the late Donald A. and Maxine F. (Oxely) Brown. He graduated from Bryan High School, the class of 1973. Chris worked at Spangler Candy Company for over 30 years as a pipe...

Leland B. Counts

Leland B. Counts

Sep 6, 2024

Leland B. Counts, age 75, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Leland retired as a project manager from Industrial Fluid Management. He loved to travel and take road trips in his convertible with his wife. Leland was an avid reader, kept a meticulous lawn and loved spending...

Judith M. Blalock

Judith M. Blalock

Sep 5, 2024

Judith “Judy” Marie Driver-Blalock completed her earthly journey and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2024. Judy was a resident at VanCrest Senior Living in Hicksville, Ohio and under the supervised care of Heartland Hospice. She was born on September 23, 1938 in Paulding, Ohio and was the oldest child of Arthur and...

Jackie L. Porter

Jackie L. Porter

Sep 4, 2024

Jackie Lee Porter, age 84, of Butler, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb. He was a heavy equipment operator for DeKalb County Highway Department for 34 years before retiring. He had also worked at Essex Wire for 8 years in the Experimental Engineering Department. Jackie was a veteran of the Indiana Army National...

Leo P. Siebenaler

Leo P. Siebenaler

Aug 31, 2024

Leo P. Siebenaler, age 82, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was a co-owner of Siebenaler Construction and was a Realtor for several local companies, most recently at Mary Stoller Realty. Leo was a member of the Edon Church of Christ and a former Florence Township Trustee for several...

Rosann Stiltner

Rosann Stiltner

Aug 27, 2024

Rosann Stiltner, age 73, of Edgerton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her home. Rosann was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed puzzles, watching the Hallmark channel and above all else, spending time with her grandchildren.

Rosann was born on November 11, 1950, in Auburn, Indiana, the daughter of Marvin F. and Clara M. (Wortkoetter)...

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