Obituaries

Donald Harrison Bredeson of Pinehurst, North Carolina died March 24, 2016. He was born April 20, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Elwin James Bredeson and Eda Harrison Bredeson. Mr. Bredeson graduated from Muncie Central High School in Muncie, Indiana. He joined the U.S. Navy in World War II …

Wayne Yates, 64 years, of Bryan, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at the emergency room of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan. Wayne was born July 16, 1951 in Grundy, Virginia, the son of the late Lonzo and Ruby D. (Skeens) Yates. Wayne worked as a computer operator and …

Richard A. Swayney-Birkhold, age 42, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 2:59 A.M. on Friday, March 25, 2016, at the Cleveland Clinic. His survivor include his significant other, Kara Bates, of Bryan and parents, Fred and Kimberly (Irwin) Birkhold, of Payne. Funeral services have been entrusted to Krill Funeral Service, 860 …

Jerry L. “Dutch” Matthews, 57, of Edon passed away Thursday morning at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 13, 1958 in Montpelier to Thomas B. and Doris E. (Chroninger) Matthews, Sr. Dutch graduated from Edon High School in 1977. On June 10, 1989 …

Douglas V. Stoufer, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 8:05 A.M. on Friday, March 25, 2016 at his home after an 8 month battle with cancer. Doug was a material handler at Bard Manufacturing for 35 years. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 and …

Pearl A. Babcock, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 9:50 A.M. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center. Pearl worked for the City of Bryan in the City Clerk’s office and Bryan Lights & Water Department. She had also worked at Bryan Custom Plastics and as …

Jeremiah Caleb Chrzan, 15 years, of Hamilton, passed away suddenly, Monday, March 21, 2016 at his home. Jeremiah was born December 18, 2000 in Stegall, Texas, the son of Robert James and Michelle Lynn (Mark) Chrzan. He was home-schooled and was completing his freshman year of High School studies. Jeremiah …

Demaris M. Rice, age 79, of Farmer, Ohio, passed away at 2:33 A.M. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne after an extended illness. Mrs. Rice graduated from International Business College with a degree in secretarial science, certified in keyboarding and shorthand. She was employed by …

Willis H. Chappuis, 78 years old of Bryan, passed away March 22, 2016 at Bryan Community Hospital. Willis was born on June 16, 1937 in Defiance, Ohio. He was the son of the late Harold and Lola (Gurwell) Chappuis. He was a graduate of Stryker High School in 1955. He …

Wayne Samuel Pike, 89 years, of West Unity, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Hillside Country Living. Wayne was born November 23, 1926, in Fulton County, Ohio, the son of the late Lucius Pearly and Mabel Naomi (Wyse) Pike. He married Ruby Marie Roesch on June …