Obituaries

Don E. Stewart, age 75, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 4:53 A.M. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Community Hospitals of Williams County-Bryan.  Don retired from General Motors in Defiance in 2008 after 39 ½ years of service in various roles at the company.  After he retired from GM, …

Jerry Fenner, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Community Health Professional Hospice Center near Defiance.  Jerry had worked as a machinist at several area companies including, Johns-Manville, Ohio Art Company, JBM Tool & Die and Challenge Cook.  He was a proud veteran having …

Florence G. Baron, age 91, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 20,  2023, at Laurels of Defiance in Defiance, Ohio. She was a devoted homemaker and raised four children.  Florence attended the Family Christian Center in Defiance, enjoyed knitting and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. …

Joyce H. Gustwiller, age 66, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance.  Joyce retired from General Motors in Defiance with 33 years of service.  She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. Joyce was born on may 25, 1957, …

Betty J. Siders, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan.  Betty worked at Bryan Custom Plastics for 26 years before her retirement.  She served as union vice-president while at BCP.  Betty enjoyed quilting, gardening, baking and cooking, …

Robin D. Eldridge, 63, of St. Joe, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Robin was born May 27, 1960, in El Centro, California, daughter of the late Robert and Phyllis (Owsley) Eldridge. She was a graduate of Fairview High School. Robin worked for the …

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael P. Birkhold. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.   https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/Michael-Birkhold

Holly A. Scott, 47, of Newville, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Holly was born September 13, 1975, in Hicksville, Ohio, daughter of the late John F. and Barbara J. (Miller) Scott, Jr.  She enjoyed music of all types. She loved to listen …

Donna L. Burlew, age 80, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan.  Donna served as an EMT on the Williams County EMS for 9 years.  She also worked at the Edon Steak House and Frankie’s as a waitress and …

Roy W. Stecher, age 90, of Bryan went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Center following a lengthy illness.  Roy worked at General Motors in Defiance for 37 years prior to retiring.  He also worked for several years for Farmer Township.  Roy …