Obituaries

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 …

Douglas L. Dennison, 61, of West Unity, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan Hospital. Doug was born August 29, 1959, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of the late Floyd Thomas and Roseleen (Miles) Dennison. He worked for Miller Bros. Construction for 12 years …

Joseph R. Newlove, 76, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away on June 23, 2021 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Residence after an extended illness. Joe was born on August 31, 1944 to the late Elmer and Gertrude (Echle) Newlove in Rudolph, Ohio.  He was the youngest of three children.  He was a graduate of Westwood High …

James (Jim) Norman Raker, age 74, of Germantown, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, with Dar, Brian, and Sara by his side. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on October 12, 1946 to the late Clyde Norman Raker, and Florence (Hines) Raker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Joe …

Martin T Kyre, Jr. 92 of Lubbock, TX died February 13, 2021. He taught Political Science at Texas Tech University, retiring in 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Joan, and his parents. He is survived by a brother, Ted, of Alden, NY and nieces …

Elizabeth “Liz” P. Quaintance, 83, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021.  Liz was born April 10, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Pauline (Farris) Wroblewski.  She graduated from Prudenville High School, and then married James R. Quaintance on May 12, 1956 in Antwerp, Ohio.  Liz was …

Raymond J. “Bear” Calvin, age 73, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 11:44 A.M. on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio after a brief illness with his family at his side. Mr. Calvin was a 1966 graduate of Bryan High School where he …

Robert L. Bauer, 82, a lifelong resident of Montpelier, passed away Thursday afternoon at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier.  He was born on April 8, 1939 in Montpelier to Jacob Ward and Juna Marcella (Hasford-Beard) Bauer.  Bob graduated as the class president from Montpelier High School in 1958.  …

Lee E. Kallsen, age 84, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Kallsen was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1955-1959 as an electrician. Throughout his work career Lee worked for B.F. Goodrich, …