Obituaries

Steven R. Sidle, 67, of Montpelier, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1956 in Bryan, Ohio to Charles H. and Eleanor May (Speakman) Sidle, Sr. Steve graduated from Montpelier High School in 1974 and retired from Allied Moulded Products in …

Eugene C. Lingvai, age 74, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home.  Eugene was a faithful Catholic who attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edgerton.  He was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the US Army as a medic and was stationed in Hawaii. …

Michael L. Hodapp, age 65, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance.  Michael had worked at Bard Manufacturing for many years, then worked in maintenance at Colonial Manor and was currently employed at Airway in Edgerton.  Michael was …

Mary Sue Sickmiller, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, January 6, 2024 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan.  Mary retired from Bryan Custom Plastics with over 20 years of service.  She enjoyed sewing, crafts and traveling during her retirement. Mary Sue was born on November …

Merle R. Griffis, 93, formerly of West Unity, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan. Merle was born December 9, 1930, in LaFayette, Indiana, son of the late Merle and Mary (Chaney) Griffis. Merle graduated from Stockwell High School in 1948 where he excelled in …

Janice Lee Mielke, age 68, of Edon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. A 1974 graduate of Angola High School, Janice was employed for 22 years with Micromatic Textron and an additional 8 years with Camden Café. Janice greatly enjoyed reading, …

Jacqueline Pauline Weber, age 64, of  Edgerton, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne following an extensive battle with cancer. Jacquie worked at Cooper Tire and Rubber for 19 years.  She was a life member of the Life Changing Church in Edgerton.  She enjoyed sewing …

Larry E. Fritch, age 87, of Ney, Ohio passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Glenn Park of Defiance with his family at his side.   Larry was a mechanic by trade and owned Ney Auto Service for many years.  He later worked as a journeyman mechanic at General Motors. …

Shirley A. Sadler, 77, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born March 31, 1946, in Fullerton, Kentucky, daughter of the late Sherman H. and Hazel M. (Harr) Fraley. She married Kelley Fairchild, Sr. on September 8, 1960, and …

Eugene “Gene” Scott Freese, 61, of Montpelier, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on June 23, 1962 in Montpelier to William and Janet L. (Perkins) Freese. Gene graduated from Montpelier High School in 1982 and on October …