Obituaries

Betty J. Siders, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan.  Betty worked at Bryan Custom Plastics for 26 years before her retirement.  She served as union vice-president while at BCP.  Betty enjoyed quilting, gardening, baking and cooking, …

Robin D. Eldridge, 63, of St. Joe, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Robin was born May 27, 1960, in El Centro, California, daughter of the late Robert and Phyllis (Owsley) Eldridge. She was a graduate of Fairview High School. Robin worked for the …

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael P. Birkhold. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.   https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/Michael-Birkhold

Holly A. Scott, 47, of Newville, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Holly was born September 13, 1975, in Hicksville, Ohio, daughter of the late John F. and Barbara J. (Miller) Scott, Jr.  She enjoyed music of all types. She loved to listen …

Donna L. Burlew, age 80, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan.  Donna served as an EMT on the Williams County EMS for 9 years.  She also worked at the Edon Steak House and Frankie’s as a waitress and …

Roy W. Stecher, age 90, of Bryan went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Center following a lengthy illness.  Roy worked at General Motors in Defiance for 37 years prior to retiring.  He also worked for several years for Farmer Township.  Roy …

Melvin Earl Lashaway, 83, of Osseo, Michigan passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Jackson’s Hospice Home in Jackson, Michigan.  He was born November 20, 1939 in Wood County, Ohio to Earl and Fay (Hoffman) Lashaway.  Melvin married Nancy Lee Davis on July 27, 1957 and she preceded him in …

Norma Jean Appel, age 73, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance.  Norma was a machinist at Zeller Corporation for 18 years and Aro Corporation for 15 years before her retirement.  She was a member of St. John Lutheran …

Jill L. Duvendack, 83, of Pioneer passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her home, surround by her family, one day shy of her 65th wedding anniversary.  She was born on February 15, 1940 to Robert L. and Lenore C. (Crossman) Fraley.  In 1958 Jill graduated from Central Catholic High …

Karen K. Koch, 66, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Karen was born April 23, 1957, in Bryan, Ohio, daughter of Jerrold Edward and Kay Ann (Yahraus) Spangler. She was a 1975 graduate of Bryan High School. Karen worked as a clerk …