Obituaries

Gilbert Michael Kirsch 92, went to his heavenly home on July 26th, 2016 after a brief illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Gilbert was born to the late Theodore and Elise (Blom) Kirsch, in …

Henry James Bailey, age 46, of Wauseon, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016, in his home. He had been a manager for McDonald’s in Wauseon. Henry was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on July 14, 1970, the son of James Edward and Loraine Faye (Cranston) Bailey. He was a graduate …

Larry D. Clappe, 67 years, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. Larry was born March 12, 1949 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Darwin and Isabelle (West) Clappe. He was a 1967 graduate of Bryan High School. Larry …

Tommy A. “Taco” Herrington, age 63, of Ney, Ohio died at 9:37 A.M. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Tom worked at Ohio Art in machine maintenance for 37 years. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233, the Stryker Jaycees, …

Hellen Jane Belcher, 87 years, formerly of Bryan passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home, Montpelier. Hellen was born May 17, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Olaf and Olive (Crawford) Thompson. She worked at GTE Corporation as an operator, retiring in 1991. …

James M. Bok, 75 years, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 at his residence. Jim was born February 5, 1941 in Defiance County, Ohio, the son of the late Milo O. and Margaret L. (Schappert) Bok. He married Pearl Stickney on February 9, 1962 in Sherwood, and she …

Marion Sue Tressler, 77 years, of Ney, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, with her family at her side. Marion was born November 20, 1938 in Sandborn, Indiana, the daughter of the late Samuel and Augusta Irene (Elkins) Ferguson. She married Richard L. …

Shirley E. Hane, 80 years, of Bryan, and a former lifelong resident of Ney, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at her home. Shirley was born March 22, 1936 in Continental, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Lila (Troyer) Ford. She was a 1954 graduate of Camden-Frontier High …

John E. “Jack” Taylor, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 9:32 P.M. on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan after a brief illness. Mr. Taylor was a 1953 graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and …

Muriel Pearcy, 97, of Bryan passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was born to Eva and Arthur Poole on August 22, 1918 in Queens, NY. She was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School. Muriel met her late husband, Walter, at a church youth group while in high school. …