Obituaries

Lewis “Louie” L. Hendricks, 89 passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Montpelier.  He was born on July 23, 1935, in Montpelier to Ford L. and Almeda A. (Brim) Hendricks.  Louie graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954 and soon after went …

Kim E. Kimpel passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. Born on June 13, 1955, to Clair and E. Joan Kimpel, Kim lived a life rooted in faith, family, and fun. A devoted husband, Kim …

Thomas M. “Tom” St. John, 69, of Alvordton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, in his residence with his loving family by his side.  Tom was born July 2, 1955, in Bryan, Ohio, son of the late Edwin L. and Clara A. (Tate) St. John.  He was a 1973 …

Geraldine V. Smitley, 104 years of Hicksville, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville, with her family with her. Geraldine was born on August 15, 1920, in Anchor, Illinois, the daughter of the late William Franklin and Opal L. (Wells) West. She was a 1939 graduate of …

Augustine “Gus” Ledesma, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Majestic Care in Bryan, surrounded by his family. Gus worked for ConAgra for almost 40 years. He attended Union Chapel Church of God and Grace Community Church. He was a member of the Bryan …

James B. Short, 73 of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, April 7, 2025, in his residence. Jim was born on October 16, 1951, in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late R Stanford and Iris Jean (Stipe) Short. He was a 1969 graduate of Bryan High School. He received his …

Evonne L. Gillhouse, age 73, of Defiance, Ohio formerly of Bryan, Ohio passed away early Sunday morning, April 06, 2025 in ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.  She was born March 25, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Robert J. and Betty J. (Welsh) Gillhouse.  She was employed at Quadco, …

John P. Altman, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio, died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, where he had been a resident. John retired from the Aro Corporation and was a part-time farmer. He was a US Army veteran having served in the Occupation Army in Korea …

Larry D. Yates, 87, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio.  Larry was born March 23, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Herbert W. and Luluvene V. (Whitman) Yates.  After graduating from Cooley High School he enlisted in the …

Erma J. Bauer, age 95, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at CHP Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was a homemaker who raised 4 children and worked alongside her husband on their farm. Erma was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Edon, and enjoyed crocheting, jig-saw puzzles, reading, …