Obituaries

Julie Anne Maurer, age 73, of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away at her residence on Thursday, February 27, 2025. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Her shining light, big heart, smile and words of kindness, compassion, and friendship will be missed by all. Julie was born …

Sandra K. Hey-Schaadt, age 83, of Van Wert, Ohio and formerly of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Ohio. Sandra was a graduate of Vandel High School and attended Carnegie Medical Technology. She worked as a waitress and hostess at Kaufman’s in Bryan …

James Edward Van Vlerah, Sr. (AKA The Popcorn Man), age 91, of West Unity died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1933, to Edward Paul and Catherine Florence (Ackerman) Van Vlerah in Defiance, Ohio. A graduate of Defiance High School, he served in …

Wanda Sue Brown, 76 of Pioneer passed away on February 28, 2025 surrounded by her family at her son’s home in Pioneer.  She was born on October 23, 1948 in Bryan to Junior and Violet (Sacco) Stockman.  On January 25, 1969, she married Frank Brown and he preceded her in …

Marvin Lee O’Connor, 75, passed away on February 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with illness. Born June 29, 1949, in Bryan, Ohio, Marv was the eldest of six siblings. He spent his childhood fishing, hunting, and camping with his father, …

Lowell “Ed” Miller Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Lowell “Ed” Miller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/LowellEd-Miller

Jeffrey Alan Myers 54, of Fremont, Indiana, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana, with his family by his side. Jeff was born at Cameron Hospital in Angola, Indiana, on April 6, 1970. Jeff attended Hamilton Community Schools through his freshman year of …

Margaret K. Wyse, 102, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio.  Margaret was born December 4, 1922, in Edgerton, Ohio, daughter of the late Leonard M. and Adda B. “Addie” (Doner) Stark.  She was a 1940 graduate of Edgerton High School. …

William “Bill” M. Clum, 94 of Little Long Lake, Montgomery, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.  He was born on September 20, 1930 in Perry County, Ohio to Wallace E. and Besse B. (Shell) Clum.  Bill graduated from Thornville High School in …

Harold C. Votaw, Jr., 77 passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home in Pioneer.  He was born on August 25, 1947 in Bryan, Ohio to Harold C. and Doris May (Wines) Votaw, Sr.   Harold graduated from North Central High School in 1965 and then went on to …