Obituaries

Margaret R. Saul, age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 2, 2021. Margaret was a homemaker and farmer’s wife and worked with her husband on the family farm for many years and also worked at Sauder Woodworking Company. She was an active member …

Jerry E. Morehouse, age 70, of rural Evansport, passed away June 30, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. Jerry worked as a maintenance man at the Bryan High School and the West Unity Schools for many years. Jerry was born on July 24, 1950 in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Edward and …

Jamie Alan Demers, 52, of Bryan, formerly of Clinton, MI, passed away on June 29, 2021. He was born on October 21, 1968 to Clarence W. and Barbara S. (Wright) Demers, Sr. Jamie attended Clinton High School. He worked at Ford Motor in Ypsilanti, MI for 10 years and at …

Darrell J. Goebel, age 87, of Stryker, passed away unexpectedly, in his home on Monday, June 28, 2021. Darrell had been a lifelong area farmer. Visitation for for Darrell will be held from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 P.M. on Friday, July 2, 20121, at the First Lutheran Church in Stryker. …

George M. Laney, Sr., 74, of Hicksville, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, in his residence with his family by his side. George was born April 23, 1947, in Antwerp, Ohio, son of the late James E. and Olive J. (Swann) Laney. He served in the United States Army from …

Thomas H. Wilhelm, age 77, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at SKLD in Defiance. He suffered from mental illness for a good part of his life and he is now at peace. Tom worked in shipping at The Aro Corporation for many years. Born on …

John L. Govin, 96, of Montpelier passed away early Monday morning at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  He was born on February 24, 1925 in Montpelier to Charles and Cora (Turner) Govin.  He married Phyllis C. Shull and she preceded him in death in 2004. John attended First United …

Eugene “Gene” E. Mann, 84, of Stryker, Ohio passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan Hospital. Gene was born September 11, 1936, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Tyberius and Gladys (Bergman) Mann. Gene married Phyllis Oborn and the marriage ended in …

Tony J. Theobald, 63, of Alvordton passed away early Friday morning at his home.  He was born on March 1, 1958 in Bryan to Pauline Theobald.  Tony graduated from Hilltop High School in 1976.  On January 1, 1997 he married Linda A. Fackler at their home in Alvordton, and she survives. At one …

Patricia D. Fackler, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2021, at her home. Patricia was a sassy and vibrant homemaker. She was a former member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and enjoyed bird watching, fishing, crocheting, drawing, working jig-saw puzzles and watching “Longmire”. Born …