All Obituaries

Remembering a Life lived with enduring strength, dedication, patience and love. LaDonna A. Smith, beloved family member and friend, passed away peacefully on March 5th,  at the age of 86 at Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bryan, leaving behind a legacy of enduring strength, dedication, patience and love.  LaDonna was born on March 29,1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Mary Lucille Gray. Shortly after her birth she ...

Dee Christy Howlett, age 87, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026, at her residence at Fairlawn Retirement Community in Archbold, Ohio. Dee was born October 4, 1938, at Detwiler Memorial Hospital in Wauseon, Ohio (now Fulton County Health Center). She was the daughter of Donald H. Christy and Katherine Christy of Archbold and Bryan, Ohio. She grew up in Archbold and later earned an associate’s degree from Miami University of Ohio. On ...

Audrey (Reed) Dominique, age 98, of Archbold, Ohio, passed away March 3, 2026. Audrey and her husband, Robert "Ickey", started Ickey's Restaurant in Archbold, operating the restaurant from 1967 to 1978, and continuing to cook at the restaurant throughout her entire life. Audrey was born on June 6, 1927, in Wauseon, to the late Carl and Muriel (Carver) Reed. On July 26, 1946, she married Robert "Ickey" Dominique, who preceded her in death in 1993. Audrey was an active ...

Terry L. House, age 57, of Stryker, passed away on March 2, 2026, at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice. Terry worked at McCormick and Company in South Bend for many years. Terry faced many health challenges in his life, which only strengthened his unwavering faith. Terry was born July 2nd, 1968, in Lansing, Michigan, to Caroline (Brown) House. He later graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in Michigan. Terry married the love of his life, Sheri (Morehouse), on May 24, 2003. They enjoyed ...

Carol Ann Belavich, age 84, of Archbold, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan. Carol worked for Mill-Rose in Mentor, Ohio for many years. Carol was born on August 19, 1941, in Dayton, to the late Stanley and Virginia (Pedensky) Casper. On October 17, 1964, she married Leo Belavich, who preceded her in death in 2020. Carol loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved her dog, Molly. She always enjoyed rooting for the Cleveland Indians, and ...

Deloris “Dee” Messner, 82, of Lake Havasu City, formerly of Bryan passed away at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California on March 2, 2026. Dee was born on December 4, 1943, in Bryan, Ohio, to Alvin and Martha (Middleton) Hill. She spent much of her life in her hometown of Bryan before relocating to Arizona in 2009. She lived in Lake Havasu City until recently when she moved closer to her daughter, Dena in Palm Desert, Ca.   On August 29, 1970, Dee married James ...

Barbara Sue “Barb” Heer, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 6, 1940 to Audrey Marie Godfrey. Barb married Charles “Chuck” Heer on February 10, 1956 in Angola, Indiana and together they were happily married for 49 years. He preceded her in death on August 3, 2004. Barb owned Barb’s Pizza Pan in Stryker, Ohio and for many years of her life she volunteered endlessly for various ...

In Loving Memory of Linda Diana Rufenacht Linda Diana Rufenacht, age 78, passed unexpectedly on March 2, 2026, and is now in the presence of her Savior. Linda was born July 30, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward and Nellie Marquardt. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, June Lewis (Jerry), and her parents in law Glen and Laura Rufenacht. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Marquardt, and many nieces and nephews. Linda shared 57 wonderful years of marriage with her ...

Deanna L. “Dee” Currier, age 85, of Delta, passed away surrounded by her loving and dedicated family on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Swanton Valley Healthcare. She was born on February 22, 1941 to Lewis and Eleanor (Jacobs) Maze in Monclova, Ohio. Her family just celebrated her 85th birthday with her. Dee married the love of her life, Errol “Fuzzy” Currier on October 4, 1958 and he preceded her in death on October 18, 2008. Dee was a true caregiver for most of her life; ...

Tyrel M. “TP” Patterson, age 27, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Upstate New York where he had been living. He was born December 19, 1998 to Ryan and Yvonne (Villanueva) Patterson in Wauseon, Ohio. Tyrel graduated from Stryker High School, Class 2017 where he played baseball and football. Tyrel had a natural knack and eye for photography – capturing many photos that evoked emotions and memories. He was an individual who deeply explored a wide variety of ...