Obituaries

Susan Jo Babcock, 89 years of Angola, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Angola.  Susan was born November 22, 1933, in Angola, the daughter of the late Theodore T. and M. Adeline (Hughes) Wood.  She was a graduate of Northside High School, Fort Wayne, and …

Walter Stanley Heckman was born in Adrian, Michigan.  He resided in Montpelier, Ohio, where he passed away at home six weeks before his 80th birthday.  He worked at Simpson Industries/Metaldyne for 33 years and retired from there. Walt left behind his wife, Marie, of 26 years; son, Phil Heckman; stepson, …

Michael A. Rupp, 63, of Bryan, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in his home. Michael was born October 12, 1959, in Newfoundland, Canada, son of the late LaMarr G. and Ruby A. (Cole) Rupp. He was a 1978 graduate of Bryan High School. After high school, …

Gay B. Humphrey, age 74, of rural Edon, Ohio, died at 6:57 P.M. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  Gay was a graduate of Montpelier High School and a homemaker.  She was a former member of the Eagles and Moose in Montpelier.  Gay …

Max G. Potter, 77, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Max was born September 18, 1945, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Addis and Frieda E. (Franks) Potter.  After graduating from Fairview High School, Max enlisted in the United States …

Keith E. “Ike” Reas, age 71, of Butler, Indiana, passed away at 12:15 A.M. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler after an extended illness.  Mr. Reas worked in law enforcement, serving with the Butler, Waterloo, and Ashley Police Departments, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department …

Jerold R. Armstrong, age 86, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:12 A.M. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan. Jerry worked in advertising for Bryan Publishing for over 40 years.  He served in the Ohio Army National Guard for 6 years.  Jerry was a …

An obituary is not available at this time for Lois J. (Moomaw) Rupp. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.   https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/Lois-Rupp

Joann L. West, 85, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.  Joann was born May 17, 1937, in Defiance, daughter of the late Henry A. and Norma M. (Viebach) Andrist.  She was a 1955 graduate of Defiance High School.  Joann married Alfred West, Sr. on February 14, …

John J. McGill, age 77, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:40 P.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan surrounded by his family following a brief illness. John was a Williams County Deputy Sheriff for 11 years and also served on the SCUBA/Search and …