Obituaries

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 …

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

Lawrence H. “Larry” Shock, 76 years of Sherwood, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Vancrest of Payne.  Larry was born July 10, 1946, in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence A. and Donnabell (Sines) Shock.  He was a 1964 graduate of Fairview High School.  Larry served in …

Holly D. Cape-Haines was born on April 19, 1975 in Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was the daughter of Gary Cape and Rose Shelton.  Holly grew up in Dayton, Ohio and attended Turpin High School.  She became a published poet when she was 15 years old. She married David …

Mitchell McCarty, age 57, of Edgerton passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was a CNC Operator at C & A Tool in Auburn prior to his medical retirement.  Mitchell was a member of the Dawgs Motorcycle Club. Mitchell was born February …