Obituaries

Susan K. Fisher, 75, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Fountain Park Assisted Living, Bryan.  Susan was born February 15, 1948, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Donna (Hale) Schultz.  She was a 1966 graduate of Tinora High School.  Susan married Gayle A. Fisher, …

Carol Mae (Castor) Eschhofen, 83, went home to meet her Lord on October 14, 2023.  Carol was born in Wauseon, Ohio, to the late Merle Williams and Margaretta (Arnold) Castor. She graduated from Bryan High School in 1957. She married Buddie Eschhofen on Sept. 28, 1958, and he preceded her …

Sharon L. Shull, 82, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in her residence with her family by her side.  Sharon was born June 12, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late Russell and Elaine (Stroup) Luce.  Sharon married John L. Shull on July …

Karen Louise Fritz, age 80, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Kendallville Manor Health Care, where she had been a resident for the last twenty-one years.  Prior to moving to Kendallville, she resided in Columbus, Ohio, for fifty years.  She was admitted to Columbus State …

Edmond H. Strom, age 78, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.  Mr. Strom was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Korea and Vietnam.  He was a truck driver, driving for Estes Trucking for …

Sally May (Beaman) Metz entered eternal life on Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 7:47 a.m. Sally May (Beaman) Metz was born January 3, 1937 in New Castle, Pennsylvania.  The daughter of Drexel B. Beaman and Jane Evelyn (Hamberger) Beaman.  She was the first of seven children: Sally May (Beaman) Metz, …

Kalli J. Hug, age 57, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at 12:58 A.M. on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Promedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Kalli was a 1984 graduate of Edon High School and graduated from Columbus State with an associate degree in business.  She …

Fonda C. Hook, 64, of Newville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 9, 2023.  Fonda was born October 13, 1958, in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of Ray and Carolyn J. (Osmun) Moore.  She was a 1977 graduate of Eastside High School.  Fonda most recently worked as a security guard with …

Dodi L. Filson, age 65, of Bryan, Ohio and formerly of Stryker, Ohio, passed away at 9:39 A.M. on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in her home after a extended illness. Mrs. Filson was graduate of Stryker High School and Purdue University. She had been a longtime employee of First National …

Vonda Lee Varner, 69 years of Angola, Indiana, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, in her residence. Vonda was born July 10, 1954, in Angola, the daughter of the late William A. and Joanna G. (Whitcomb) Varner. She was a 1972 graduate of Angola High School. Vonda was a Billing …