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Denise Smith 2024 Denise Smith, age 66, of Bryan, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Denise worked at several area businesses including Potter, Inc., Air Mate and Healthcare Solutions, Inc. She attended New Hope Community Church, was a member of the Imagination Station Building Committee, Bryan Athletic Boosters, served as a Junior High Cheerleading Advisor for several years and was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes football fan. Family was the most important thing to Denise. She was a devoted mother to her three sons and a loving "Ma" to her ten grandchildren. She loved attending all her grandchildren's activities, especially ball... Rex Mohr 2024 Rex Allan Mohr passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Toledo Hospital. Born on May 4, 1953, in Defiance, Ohio, he was the son of the late Russell and Margaret (Brittig) Mohr. On August 20, 1993, he married the love of his life, Cheryl D. (Snyder) Mohr. Rex was a 1971 graduate of Defiance High School. He retired from Chief Supermarket in 2012 after 43 years of dedicated service. Known affectionately by his close friends as "Rex-er-man" and "Sexy Rexy!" He found his greatest joy in spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He was deeply involved in the lives of his grandchildren, attending every sporting event and cherishing... Gerald Vollmer 2024 Dateline: Edgerton, Ohio Gerald L. "Mick" Vollmer, age 89, of Edgerton passed away at his home on Monday, July 22, 2024 with his family at his side. Mick was a lifelong farmer and member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church where he held many offices. He also was a Farmer Township Trustee for 16 years and drove school buss for Central Local Schools for 26 years. He enjoyed puzzles and playing cards in his free time. Gerald L. Vollmer born January 21, 1935 at home in Farmer Township, Defiance County, Ohio, the son of Adrian E. and Dorothy A. (Manon) Vollmer. He was a 1954 graduate of Farmer High School. He married Marilyn L. Musser on September 9, 1955, and she preceded him in death on... Melvin Held 2024 Melvin N. Held, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, July 20. He was 95. Mel is survived by his siblings, Irene Brooks, Rosemary Witter, and Ronald Held; two sons, Stephen (Mary Lou) Held and Thomas (Deanne) Held; five grandchildren, Casey (Monica) Held, Shaylee (David) Uscilowski, Chayse (Katrina) Held, Cassidy (Ethan) Willitzer, and Calvin Held; and seven great-grandchildren. Born to Robert and Amelia Held, Mel was one of eight children. He grew up helping on the family farm before graduating from Edon High School in 1947. Mel married Willene Fox in 1949 and was married for 67 years. Mel helped lead the Bombers' baseball team to the state semifinals, including striking out all 21 batters he... Madonna Schliesser 2024 Donna Jayne Schliesser, age 80, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in her home, surrounded by family after a short illness. Donna was born on September 3, 1943, in Hicksville, Ohio. On April 29, 1966, Donna married her husband, Jack, of 57 years, in Covington, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Helen Miller. She was a 1961 graduate of Rossford High School. Donna had been employed by Mark Elementary as the head cook and later by Fairview High school as a cook. Surviving is one son, Allan Schliesser, of Edgerton, OH; two daughters, Teresa (Duane) Miller II of Edgerton and Connie (Jim) Moon, of Fair Haven, VT;... Vivian and William Knapp 2024 Vivian L. Knapp, age 84, of Melbern, Ohio, passed away at 8:15 A.M. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, and her husband, William E. "Bill" Knapp, age 85, of Bryan, passed away at 12:40 A.M. on Monday, July 1, 2024, both at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. They were married on September 5, 1959 and were reunited after only 16 hours apart. Vivian worked at several area factories including Ohio Art, Kustom Fit and Plastec. She was a voracious reader, loved watching her kids and grandkids ride horses, playing hand held games and was know for her baking- especially her cookies. Bill was a millwright and retired from Spangler Candy Company with 42 years of service. He was a US Army... Daniel Cline 2024 Daniel Leslie Cline, 72 years, of Stryker, OH, passed away mid-afternoon Monday, June 17, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN surrounded by his family. Daniel was born December 10, 1951 in Morenci, MI, the son of the late Herbert and Edna (Kosier) Cline. He married Karen Waneta Luty on September 16, 1972, she survives. In his younger years he worked for Handy and Harmon, Christy's, and was the proud owner of Dan's Auto Sales. Later on he worked for Hayes Albion and Citation and retired from Ohio Art. Daniel enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending his grandsons sporting events and spending time at racetracks. He raced late mini stocker in the late... Forest Dietrich 2024 Forest E. Dietrich, age 86, of Ney, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Forest was a sawyer at Ney Lumber Company for over 40 years and was a Boy Scout leader for 10 years. He was an avid deer hunter for over 60 years, loved the outdoors and knew all types of trees and wood. He enjoyed farming, gardening and watching the world go by from his porch swing. He loved his family and teasing everyone. Forest Edwin Dietrich was born August 1, 1937 in Bryan, the son of Harold W. and Christean S. (Grine) Dietrich. He was a graduate of Ney High School. Forest married Madalyn J. Jerger on June 15, 1957 in Edgerton and she survives. They would have celebrated... Irene Stoufer 2024 Irene Ila Stoufer, age 95, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Irene worked assembling US Navy radar cables at Magnavox for several years, she later worked at the Laurels of Defiance and most recently was a greeter at WalMart in Bryan. She enjoyed her pets, playing games and cards and watching the Cleveland Indians/Guardians. Irene was born on April 18, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Harold W. and Mildred I. (Leeth) Sines. She graduated from Tiffin Township High School. She married Ned C. Stoufer on August 17, 1963 in Defiance and he preceded her in death on February 16, 2010. She is... Marilyn Ludeker 2024 Marilyn Jane Ludeker, age 77, of Farmer, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home Friday morning, June 7, 2024, just one month to the day after her elder sister, Rose Marie, passed. The daughter of Delmar William and Marian "Maxine" (Keller) Ludeker, Marilyn was born Oct 13, 1946, in Hicksville, Ohio. Marilyn was a 1964 graduate of Fairview High School, Sherwood, Ohio. She received an Associates Degree in Business Administration from The International College in Fort Wayne, IN in 1965. Marilyn had also earned Diplomas in Hotel/Motel Executive Training, Master Travel Program, Motel Management Training, Personal Computer Specialist, Photography and Certificates in VIM/NET... Diane Chaney 2024 Diana "Diane" Kay Chaney, age 73, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her home. Diane had been an assistant manager at Main Stop in Edgerton prior to her retirement. She had also worked at Air Way for several years and both Hickory Creek Nursing Home and Park View Nursing Center. She loved to go fishing, play bingo and visit casinos. She was an excellent cook and baker. Diana was born October 7, 1950 in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of John H. and Pauline J. (Nichols) Bigger. She was attended Edgerton High School. She married Donald R. Chaney on November 8, 1969, in Edgerton and he survives. In addition to her husband, Diane is survived by her daughter, Donna... Joshua Ladd 2024 Joshua A. Ladd, age 14, of Bryan passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 as the result of an ATV accident. Josh was an 8th grade student at Fairview Middle School. He had planned to play football and join FFA next year at Fairview High School. Josh loved music. He almost always had his ear buds in and was singing. He was a night owl and enjoyed video games and riding around the property. Joshua Andrew Ladd was born September 6, 2009 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Andrew R. and Barbara J. (March) Ladd. He is survived by his mother, Barbara (Robert Eskridge) Ladd, of Sherwood; father, Andrew (Anna) Ladd, of Bryan; brothers, Jacob, Jesse and Beau Ladd, maternal grandparents, Marian and Marvin... Alice Steele 2024 Alice Jean Steele, age 77, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at her residence. Alice was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the St. Anne's Circle at the church. She had worked at Parkview Hospital, the Defiance License Bureau and Jim Schmidt Chevrolet when she was younger and later was the co-owner and office manager at Steele Electric. Alice enjoyed going to the lake and following her grandchildren's sporting events. Alice was born January 5, 1947, the daughter of Charles A. and Marzella M. (Camp) Meyer, She was a graduate of Hicksville High School. She married Ned Steele on July 12, 1969, in Hicksville and he survives. In addition to her husband Alice... Benjamin Gomez, Sr. 2024 Benjamin Louis Gomez, Sr., age 48, of Archbold, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Ben was a radiology technician at Hicksville Memorial Hospital. He attended New Jerusalem Church in Defiance. He was an avid golfer and member at St. Mike's Golf Course. Benjamin Louis Gomez was born on August 1, 1975, in Defiance, Ohio the son of George Gomez and Anne (Steingass) Gomez. He graduated from Ayersville High School and earned an Associate Degree from Rhodes College. He married Anna M. Tijerina on April 12, 1997 in Archbold and she survives. Ben is also survived by his children, Benjamin Gomez, Jr., of Archbold, Dominga Gomez and Isaiah Gomez, both of Montpelier and Noah, Josiah... Rose Marie Gile 2024 Rose Marie Gile, age 80, of Farmer, Ohio, passed away due to complications of dementia on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, with her niece and nephew, Christine and Hugh, by her side. The daughter of Delmar William and Marian "Maxine" (Keller) Ludeker, Rose Marie was born February 20, 1944, in Bryan, Ohio. She was married to Leslie R. Gile from May 24, 1974, until his death in 1988. Rose Marie was a 1962 graduate of Fairview High School, Sherwood, Ohio. She was then employed by United Telephone until her position was replaced by computers in the 1980's. She then chose to pursue her passions by working as the "Flower Lady" tending all the gardens for the Bryan City Parks and Recreation Dept. and... Jamy Shaffer 2024 Jamy L. Shaffer, age 50, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Friday, April 12, 2024. Jamy was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Edgerton where he was a lector and member of the choir and attended Dad's Place in Bryan. He was a bank teller at the Hicksville Bank in Edgerton for 15 years. Jamy was an actor in community theater, particularly active with the Hicksville Village Players and Dinner Detective Murder Mystery in Fort Wayne. Jamy Lynn Shaffer was born on July 10, 1973, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Alden R. and Sharon L (Swary) Shaffer. He was a 1992 graduate of Edgerton High School and had attended The Ohio State University, Bowling... Mark Bromagen 2024 Mark A. Bromagen, age 64, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024 with his family at his side at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near, Defiance, Ohio. Mark was a machinist at Powers & Sons for 29 years. He enjoyed reading and history. Mark A. Bromagen was born on October 9, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of John F. and Mary B. (Foust) Bromagen. He was a 1978 graduate of Bryan High School. Mark married Julie A. Surbey on October 16, 1992 in Bryan and she survives. Mark is also survived by his daughter, Ivy Bromagen, of Innsbruck, Austria; brothers, Roy Ridenour, of Angola, Indiana and Don "Buck" (Shirley) Ridenour, of... Harold Bostater 2024 Harold "Sonny" E. Bostater, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan. Harold retired from ARO Corporation in 1997, with 38 years of service and later worked at Frozen Specialities in Archbold from 1998-2007. He was an avid bowler and served as a treasurer on many leagues in Bryan and Montpelier; and was a life member of the Bryan Eagles, VFW and AMVETS. Harold E. Bostater was born on January 24, 1945, in Pulaski, Ohio, the son of Harold H. and Patricia (Bishop) Bostater. He graduated from Bryan High School in 1963 and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1965-1967. Harold is survived by his sons, Toby (Sarah)... Mary Ida Fry 2024 Mary Ida Fry, age 90, of Bryan and a long time resident of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 7:15 A.M. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio. Mrs. Fry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee, Ohio and the Catholic Ladies of Columbus. She worked at the Ohio Art Company on the Etch-A-Sketch line for 43 1/2 years until the line was closed. Mary was a member of the Northwest Ohio Toy Tractor Collectors Club, and she collected dolls and banks. Mary Ida was born on November 9, 1933, in Edgerton, Ohio, the daughter of George K. and Mary (Horvath) Hartley. She was a 1951 graduate of Edgerton High School. She married... Dick Tawney 2024 Hugh Richard "Dick" Tawney Jr., age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio following a brief illness. Dick was a Vietnam War veteran who served in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970 and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Dick worked in sales for 36 years at Bryan Truck Lines before he retired. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and Suburban Golf Course. Dick enjoyed playing euchre at the Bryan Senior Center, was an avid golfer and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Dick was born on August 9, 1946 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Hugh R. and Opal L (Gearing) Tawney Sr. He was a graduate of... Marsha Fisher 2024 Marsha J. Fisher, age 74, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 10:14 P.M. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident. Marsha had worked as a packing clerk at Newberry's, Ferro and Sauder Manufacturing. She was a member of First Baptist Church, the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233, Buckeye Border Bluegrass which promoted blue grass music in the area, and the Bryan Hospital Auxiliary. Marsha was born on November 1, 1949 in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Franklin and Hazel (Gibbs) Gambler. She married Robert F. Fisher and preceded her in death. Marsha is survived by sisters, Carol (Jon) Oberlin, of Montpelier and Virginia (Michael) Fisher, of...
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