Obituaries

Barbara Ellen Warner was welcomed into her eternal life, Thursday morning, March 27, 2025. She was surrounded by her husband, four kids and older brother. Barb was born on October 3, 1947 to Ralph Bailey and Ruth Gentis in Bellefontaine, OH. She married Rick D. Warner on August 29, 1981 …

Kathie Sue Williams, 70, of Pioneer, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1955 in Jackson, Michigan to Arthur and Dorothy (Houchen) Forshey. Kathie graduated from Concord High School in Concord, Michigan in 1973 and on May 30, 2004 she married …

Ivan Lowell Ballmer, age 94, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Ivan was a veteran of the US Army having served from 1951-1953. He retired from Spangler Candy Company after 25 years of service in the maintenance department. He then worked at …

Frieda “Diane” Grimes, age 78, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center. Diane was an assembler at several area factories during her working carrier. She was a member of the Eagles, VFW and AmVets in Defiance. She loved playing cards with her …

Marion C. Rickenberg, 99, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan.  Marion was born August 18, 1925, in Defiance, Ohio, daughter of the late Leo H. and Gladys M. (Durham) Bauman.  She graduated from Bryan High School.  Marion married William Rickenberg Jr. on …

Eddie J. Douglas, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in his home following a brief illness. Eddie retired from the City of Austin as an Electrical Inspector after 18 years of service. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from July 15, …

Donna Jean Keck “Grams”, 92 of Alvordton, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. She was born in Alvordton to Carl and Daisy (Shaffer) Croninger. Donna graduated from Kunkle High School in 1951 and on January 18, 1952 she married Joseph Keck in …

Elva Jo Lynn “Elphie” Treace (Gilcher), 70, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Born on March 20, 1955, in Bryan, Ohio, Elva Jo dedicated her life to caring for others. She pursued her education at Northwest State, where she earned her associate degree and became a …

Jose Angel Rivas, 66 of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier. He was born on October 26, 1958 the son of Antonio and Socorro (Gonzales) Rivas. Joe worked at Power Train in Bryan. He enjoyed playing BINGO, attending North Central basketball and football …

Martha Jane Arend, 90, of Mark Center, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio, with her family by her side.  Martha was born May 3, 1934, in Glenmore, Ohio, daughter of the late Kenen and Evelyn (Krick) Clouse.  She was a …