Obituaries

Angela Jarquin, of Wauseon, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 2, 2021,in her home. Prior to her retirement she had worked for Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for many years. Angela was born in Puertocavesa, Nicaragua, on August 25, 1930, the daughter of Pablo Ramon and and Geneva (Sandino) Ovando. She married Rodolfo …

Gary G. Lesnet, 76 of Montpelier died Thursday, September 2, 2021 after a brief illness at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on August 16, 1945 in Angola, Indiana to George W. and L. Eleanor (Briner) Lesnet.  Gary graduated from Edon High School in 1963 and then …

Infant Jovie Ann Fisher, 7 days, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. Jovie was born August 25, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan Hospital. Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought great joy to …

Kenneth W. Brown, age 79, of Stryker, passed away September 1, 2021 in Bryan, Ohio. Kenny worked at Frank’s Sawmill for many years, and then at the Bryan Schools. Kenny was born on February 15, 1942 to the late Drexell and Iona (Penrod) Brown. On September 16, 1961, Kenny married …

Michael “Mike” D. Stecher, 65, of Mark Center, Ohio passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Mike was born July 15, 1956, in Bryan, Ohio to Roy and Barbara Ann (Smith) Stecher. He was a 1974 graduate of Fairview High School and continued his …

Beverly Eileen Gerken was born April 11, 1934 in Mt. Carmel, Ohio to Walter “Sid” Reece and Anna Margaret Reece. After graduating from high school, she became a flight attendant for TWA and spent many years traveling the world in that position. She retired in 1998 and settled in Wauseon, Ohio, …

Mary “Sue” Susan Bruns, age 76, passed away on August 27, 2021, in Fort Wayne, IN. Sue was born on October 12, 1944 in Toledo, OH to Paul E. and Dorothy J. (Heyman) Tester, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her stepmother, Lois Tester. Sue is …

Stephen “Steve” W. Kepler, 61, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born May 15, 1960 in Bryan, Ohio, son of the late William W. and Dona L. (Abel) Kepler.  Steve was a 1978 graduate of Bryan High School.  He married Debra …

Mort Myers, age 64, of rural Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, from injuries suffered in a home explosion at his residence. Mort was a roofing contractor for twenty-three years and was currently employed by Cardinal IG in Fremont, Indiana, where he had been employed for the …

Tamara K. Benoit, 73, of Alvordton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Tamara was born March 24, 1948, in Bryan, Ohio to the late James V. and Evelyn M. (Reed) Fielitz. She married William H. Benoit in Montpelier, Ohio on September 27, …