Obituaries

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 …

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 …