Obituaries

Kenneth R. Bauer, 88, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Majestic Care, Bryan, surrounded by his wife and family. Four days later, Monday, February 17, 2025, his wife, Betty A. Bauer, 83, passed away at Majestic Care, Bryan with her loving family by her side. Kenneth …

Dawn Rawlins, age 41, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at 8:10 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Dawn was born on September 27, 1983 in Bryan, Ohio. Dawn is survived by her sons, Elijah and Ethan Rawlins; mother, Teresa Rawlins and sister, Christina Rawlins, …

Glenda Jean Johnson, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Glenda retired from Spangler Candy Company with 44 years of service. She was a life member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and loved polka dancing. Glenda was …

Larry N. Starr, 84, of Hamilton, Indiana passed away on February 10, 2025.  He was born on February 2, 1941 in Bryan to Ralph Mercer and Helen Louise (Messner) Starr.  Larry graduated from Montpelier High School in 1959 and attended Tri State College.  On February 2, 1963 he married Linda …

Steven D. Champion, 72, of Montpelier, passed peacefully in his home, where he was deeply loved on Saturday, February 8, 2025 after a long and courageous fight against cancer. He was born on January 18, 1953 to Fredrick and Ruth (Repp) Champion. Steve was a loving husband, passionate father and …

Kenneth E. Rupp Sr., 92 years of Edon, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Park View Nursing Care Center, Edgerton, Ohio, with his daughters at his side.  Kenny was born January 14, 1933, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Loren E. and Ruth E. (Knapp) Rupp.  He …

Debra K. Duncan, age 72, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 5:40 am on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Deb enjoyed coloring adult coloring books, doing diamond art, crafting dream catchers and loved fishing. Debra was born on November 12, 1952 in Kendallville, Indiana, the daughter of …

Ila Elaine (Hill) Simmons, 87, of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Fountain Park Inn and Villas in Bryan. She was born on September 20, 1937 in Mountain Grove, MO to Lawrence and Marie (Wiyrick) Hill. Ila graduated from Montpelier High School in 1955 and went on …

Barbara Jo Kyser, 85, passed away at home on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Surrounded by her family, Barbara succumbed to kidney failure. Having lived a full life philosophy of family first, dedicated employee and adventurer, Barb was extremely grateful for having the opportunity to spend time with family and friends …

Richard “Rick” J. Breininger, known to some as “Bill Dance”, age 70, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Parkview Defiance Regional Medical Center in Defiance. Rick was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a talented artist and woodworker. Richard J. Breininger was born on May …