Obituaries

Dennis M. Stevenson, 69, of Maumee passed away on April 14, 2025 at his home in Maumee.  He was born on January 23, 1956 in Toledo, to Eugene M. and Joan V. (Palen) Stevenson.  Dennis attended Springfield High School in Holland, Ohio and was a member of the UAW union.  …

Frank Leroy Handy, 82, of Hicksville, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born November 21, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late Buford and Magdalene (Brummitt) Handy. He was a 1960 graduate of …

Marylen L. Hall, 88, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Vancrest of Payne.  Marylen was born March 6, 1937, in Defiance, Ohio, daughter of the late Walter I. “Waldo” and Donelda H. (Friend) Rau.  She was raised in the Lutheran church where she was baptized as a …

Carolyn Jean Miller, age 85, passed away with her family at her bedside Monday, April 14, 2025, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Carolyn lived all her life in the house in Mark Center where she was born on September 9, 1939. She was the youngest of the late Jesse and Irma …

Burnie J. Potter, 83, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Majestic Care of Bryan.  Burnie was born September 11, 1941, in Cheboygan, Michigan, son of the late James E. and Norma J. (Tallman) Potter.  He graduated from Toledo Public Schools.  Burnie married Deborah S. Apger on …

Mindi Ann Dachenhaus, age 44, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a courageous battle with cancer. Mindi was a receiving manager at the Pilot Travel Center in Edon. She had previously worked at the Pilot in Napoleon and had been …

Melanie Marie, a blue-eyed, brown-haired girl, was born February 17, 1942, and was the daughter of Sidney J. and Zelma (Kugler) Morrison in Fremont, Indiana.  Growing up in Metz, Indiana, she was one of five siblings.  Melanie graduated in 1960 from Fremont High School.  Upon graduating, Melanie met Jack Keith …

The Former Ney, Ohio – former Chief of Police (Town Marshall) has passed, age 85. Better known as “Annie Oakley” to so many. She went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Anna A. “Annie” Engel …

John “Jack” C. Kralicek, age 67, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Jack had been a member of the Bryan Moose, Eagles and AmVets. He moved to Golden, Colorado and served on the Fire Department there. He moved back …

Lois J. Congleton, 92, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Lois was born December 5, 1932, in Allock, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ossie and Alma (Roberts) Puckett. She married Oral Congleton on July 9, 1949, and they enjoyed 50 years of marriage …