Scott DAILEY, formerly of Edon, died last week in the Williams County Home, where he was an inmate. He was 62. Services were held Saturday by the Thompson Funeral Home at Montpelier, and burial was at Homer, Mich.

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Ellen DALEY - The Bryan Press, Nov. 11, 1909
DALEY - On. Nov. 5, aged 9 days, Ellen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest DALEY.

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CLEVE DALLY
Services were held Tuesday at Fremont, Ind., for Cleve DALLY, 85, who died at home there Saturday. The family lived two miles north of Bryan for many years. He leaves his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude SMYERS of Wabash, Ind. and Mrs. Viola GOULD of Fremont; Two sons, Leo of Mt. Vernon, Wash., and Sgt. Kenneth in the army; and one sister, Mrs. Weston (John Wesley) HITT of Bryan.

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ZEDAKIAH DAWSON - The Bryan Democrat, March 31, 1904
DAWSON - Zedakiah DAWSON was born in Defiance county near Brunersburg, June 1st., 1832, died at his home in Bryan, O., March 26, 1904, aged 71 years, 9 months and 25 days. He was united in marriage Oct., 5th., 1862, with Caroline O., REPLOGLE. There were born to this union ten children, nine of which survive, five boys and four girls. He served his country in the War of the Rebellion in Co. E. 86 O. V. I. He was taken ill and confined in the hospital. After recovery he reenlisted in Co. D. 38 O. V. I. He was one of the oldest residents of Williams county. His occupation till of late years was that of a miller. As such he was widely known thruout the surrounding counties. For a number of years he had been a member of the M. E. church. He was a firm believer in the Divinity of Christ and his power to save. He leaves a wife, five sons, four daughters, thirteen grandchildren, two sisters, and many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.

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Mrs. Lottie DEAKINS - The Bryan Press June 6, 1946
Lottie DEAKINS, 81, died Monday in the WEBER rest home, 316 West High. She had been an invalid several years. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Oberlin-Ford funeral home with Rev. C.A. STEWART of New Paris, Ind., officiating. Burial in Fountain Grove. She leaves a son, Frank STODDARD, of Toledo; two grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

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LaRonda Pearl SCANTLEN DEAN - 26 Jun 1912 -- 13 Nov 1983
Bryan Times Nov. 14, 1983
LaRonda DEAN, 71, of 333 W. Mulberry St., Bryan, died Sunday morning, Nov. 13, 1983, at the Crittenden Hospital, Rochester, Mich. where she had been a patient for one week following a long illness. The daughter of John and Iva (Shaffer) Scantlen, she was born June 26, 1912 in Bryan where she lived all of her life. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. J. Chester (Lou Ann) Tatrzalek of Leonard, Mich.; one son, Tom Dean of Bryan; one brother, Richard Scantlen of Montpelier and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the chapel of the Oberlin & Ford Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Harris, Pastor of the Riverside Full Gospel Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Fountain Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Oberlin & Ford's.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by: Nancy L. Rau
web page: www.raufamily.net

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Thomas Lee DEAN - 29 Apr 1936 - 30 Dec 1993
Bryan Times Dec 31, 1993
Tom L. DEAN, 57, 152 Blakeslee Ave., Bryan, died unexpectedly Thursday Dec. 30, 1993, in Community Hospitals of Williams County-Bryan.
A self-employed construction worker, Mr. Dean was a member of the Bryan Eagles Lodge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Bryan on April 29, 1936, he was the son of Laronda (Scantlen) and Harold Dean. Surviving are three sons, Thomas and Scott, both of Bryan, and Harold Altmeyer of Michigan; a sister, Mrs. Chet (Luann) Patrzalek of Romeo, Mich.; his father of High Point, N.C.; and a grandson, Danny Altmeyer. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Greenisen-Tilton & Rice Funeral Home, Bryan, with the Rev. Richard Coldwell of the Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by: Nancy L. Rau
web page: www.raufamily.net

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Martha Badger DERBY
At her home in Bryan, Ohio, Tuesday morning, Aug. 19th, 1890, of bowel complaint, Martha Badger Derby, aged 72 years. Martha Badger was born in Morrow county, O., Feb. 10th, 1818 and was united in marriage with Thomas Derby Oct. 22d, 1839. She moved with her husband to Williams county in 1860, and resided here until her death. She was the mother of eleven children; of that number three sons and one daughter, and an aged husband are left to mourn the loss of a faithful, loving wife and mother. Grandma Derby was a noble woman, loved by all who knew her.
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, Nov 16, 2012

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Joel Palmer DODGE - The Bryan Democrat, Jan. 20, 1911, pg. 4
Joel Palmer DODGE was born on November 8, 1820, in Truxton, N.Y., and departed this life January 11, 1911, at Columbus, Ohio, aged 90 years, 2 months and 3 days. Interment at west Unity January 14, 1911.
Mr. DODGE moved with his parents to Medina county, Ohio, in 1839, where he lived until 1853 and where on October 17, 1843 he was married to Mary Ann VINCENT. To this union were born five cgildren, Emma, May, Sidney, Clara and Ida; three of whom, with his beloved wife preceded him to the Great Beyond.
In 1853 he moved to Williams Center, Ohio, where he was a respected and influential citizen for many years. Later he went to West Unity to live with his son, Sidney. While at West Unity he became one of the charter members of theChurch of Christ of that place and continued until death.
He leaves to mourn his departure, one daughter, Mrs. May KNEPPER of Angola, Ind., and one son, Sidney, of Columbus, Ohio, twenty grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren, together with many friends. He was connected with church work from early manhood and with a firm resovle to show the way of the Lord more perfectly, he searched the scriptures daily and was rewarded with a knowledge and understanding of the bible attained by but few men. His faith in God remained firm until the end and we who are left, while we shall miss his presence from among us, feel certain that he made his calling and election sure, and that if we are faithful we shall find him waiting to greet us when we shall have crossed over the "river" to the "other shore" where there shall be no more parting.

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Mary A. VINCENT DODGE - The Bryan Democrat, April 27, 1905
Mary A. VINCENT DODGE was born at Truxton, Courtland county, N.Y., Oct. 13, 1820. She was united in marriage to Joel P. DODGE Oct. 17, 1843. To this union were born five children, two of whom have preceded her. Brother and Sister DODGE have lived in this union sixty-one and one-half years. They removed to Williams county, O., in 1853 and located in West Unity in 1888, living here the remainder of her days. Early in life she was led to a confession of faith in Christ and continued faithful to Him thruout a long and useful life. She became a charter member at the organizing of the Christian Church at this place. She was known as a consistent Christian, entering into rest April 12, 1905, at the advanced age of 84 years, 5 months and 29 days. She leaves a devoted husband, two daughters, one son, two brothers, two sisters, twenty-one grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral was held Friday at ten o'clock from the Church of Christ, Rev. OAKLEY, of Wauseon, delivering the sermon. The remains were laid to rest in Floral Grove cemetery.

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Catharine DONZIE - Bryan Press  9/17/1885
Submitted by Kimberly Briskey, Aug. 12, 2000
On the afternoon of September 10th, of consumption of the lungs, Mrs. Catharine Donzie, aged 64 years.
Mrs. Donzie was a very highly respected old lady, and she leaves behind a family of children and a very large circle of friends who mourn their loss.  But "their loss is her eternal gain".  Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Williams Center Saturday September 12th.

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LEE ARTHUR DOUZE - The Bryan Democrat, Feb. 24, 1920
The body of Lee Arthur DOUZE, son of Mrs. Fred DOUZE, residing in Farmer Twp., was brought here from the U.S. hospital in Colorado where he died of tuberculosis. Funeral at Farmer, Monday afternoon and burial in Farmer cemetery. He was 32 years of age and had been in the navy 12 years.

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DOWNS -- Charles G. DOWNS was born in Baltimore, Md., March 5, 1817, and died at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. M. E. Radabaugh near Pulaski, July 20, 1906. Agend 87 years, 4 months and 15 days. At age 10, he with uis parents move to Seneca county, Ohio, where he resided until October, 1855, when he removed to near Montpelier, this county. The last years of his life were spent at and near Pulaski.
On July 17, 1836 he was married to Sarah Rogers. To this union five children were born, four sons and one daughter. Mrs. Downs was called out of this life Jan. 14, 1892. On june 22 he was again married to Lmira Gibbons, who also preseeded him to the grave. In early life he united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and some years later transferred his membership to the United Brethren church. During his late years of old age and infirmity, his devotion toward the church waned. Three of his children, fourteen grandchildren and a large number off friends and relatives remain to mourn his death.
CARD OF THANKS
This children of Mr. Charles Downs and the family of Mr. Radabaugh hereby express their appreciation and thanks to friends and neighbors for all favors during the illness and after the death of father Downs." [The former Sarah Rogers had parents and five siblings, all English immigrants, and hundreds of relatives remain in Seneca and Ottawa counties. I am the great great grandson of Sarah's brother Thomas.] - Bill Cooley, Prescott, AZ.

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JOHN DURFEE -  The Bryan Press March 15, 1888, page 3
DURFEE - At the residence of his son-in-law, G. W. KEISER, in Bryan, on Sunday afternoon, March 11, 1888, of cancer of the stomach, John DURFEE, aged 70 years. The remains were taken to Clyde, O., for interment yesterday morning.

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PEARL EASLER - The Bryan Press 11-24-1948, page 1
A 66 year old Williams County man, Pearl EASLER, was found by neighbors three days after he had fallen down the basement stairs to his death. EASLER had been missed for a couple of days when the neighbors, after seeing his shoes near his bed, entered the house to investigate. They found him Friday at 3:30 pm and after investigation, Coroner C. Paul WAID announced that he had died of a cerebral hemorrhage 8:00 Tuesday evening, three days before being discovered. Rev C. W. SWENGEL officiated at the services in the Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home Sunday at 1:30. Burial was in the Williams Center cemetery. Mrs. Cora FINKEN of Bryan, his sister, is among the survivors.

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JERD EATON - The Bryan Press Feb. 14, 1895
Died: EATON - At his residence on Saturday, Feb. 9, of heart trouble, Jerd EATON. he leaves a wife and six daughters to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the family residence, conducted by Rev. AYERS, Monday, and the remains buried in the Shiffler cemetery.

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CHRISTIANA (SCHULTHEIS) EITEL - The Bryan Democrat, Oct. 10, 1901, pg. 8.
Miss CHRISTIANA SCHULTHEIS was born at Baltmansweiler, Wurtemburg, Germany, July 7th. 1809. Came to America at the age of twenty-three, landing at Baltimore after a sea voyage of fifty-two days. She married Jacob EITEL in the Spring of 1883. They took up their residence at Liverpool, Medina county, Ohio, where they lived about nine years. They emigrated to Williams county in April 1846. They settled on the farm now known as the William UFER place. After selling the farm to Mr. UFER, they moved to Lockport, three miles north of Stryker. Mr EITEL died in August, 1862. Mrs. EITEL was the mother of ten children, eight of which are still living; the youngest a daughter having died in infancy. William, the eldest, died in February, 1894. Mrs. EITEL had been a member of the German Lutheran church since she was fourteen years old. She died at the home of her eldest daughter, Mrs. P.M. SHAW, Sunday evening, September 29th., 1901.

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WILLIAM EITEL - The Bryan Democrat, March 22, 1894, pg. 5
William, eldest son of Christiana and the late Jacob EITEL, was born March 19, 1834, at Liverpool, Medina county, Ohio, and died at his home near Lacota, Michigan, Feb. 22, 1894, aged 59 years, 11 months and 3 days. He leaves a wife and six children, besides an aged mother, five sisters and three brothers, to mourn his loss. He had been a sufferer for about a year with dropsy and heart disease.

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CHARLES L. FACKLER - (1930 - 2004) - Bryan Times Feb 3, 2004
PIONEER - Charles L. "Chuck" Fackler, 73, of Pioneer, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at his residence. Born Nov. 15, 1930, at Amboy Twp., Hillsdale County, Mich., to Bertha (Mohr) and Lawrence Fackler, he married Margaret L. Sette on July 3, 1952, at Montpelier, and she survives. A 1948 graduate of Pioneer High School, he retired from Miller Bros. Construction, Archbold, in 1995, after 26 years. Prior to this he had worked for Northwest Materials Inc. in Pioneer from 1947-1970. He retired as a paving supervisor. He attended the Pioneer United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Jeffrey (and wife, Nancy) Fackler of Pioneer and Dennis L. Fackler of Pioneer; a daughter, Mrs. Tony (Linda) Theobald of Alvordton; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; two brothers, Lavohn Fackler of Pioneer and George (Mabel) Fackler of Pioneer; and three sisters, Mrs. Dick (Evelyn) Grube of Defiance, Mrs. Al (Betty) Godwin of Ponca City, Okla. and Eloise Thomas of Defiance. Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, Loren Fackler. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5-8 p.m. in the Thompson Funeral Home-Pioneer. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Pioneer United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lee Ortman to officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Grove, Pioneer. Memorials may be made to the Pioneer Area Summer Rec. Program, the Pioneer American Legion or to the donor's choice.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by: Nancy L. Rau
web page: www.raufamily.net

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GOLDIE MAY TRAXLER FACKLER - 25 May 1919 - 24 Jan 2004
Bryan Times Jan 26, 2004
CAMDEN, Mich. - Goldie May Fackler, 84, of Camden, Mich., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at the Dilworth Center at Community Hospitals of Williams County-Montpelier, Ohio. Born May 25, 1919, at Bridgewater, Williams County, Ohio, to C. Ellen (Scantlen) and John A. Traxler, she married Lavohn R. Fackler on June 15, 1937, at Angola, Ind., and he survives. Employed at Kay's Restaurant at Exit 2, rural Montpelier, she had also been employed at the Helfrich Egg Co. at Waldron and also at Eidenier Gamble Store at Pioneer, Ohio. She was a member of the Amboy Extension Club. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Richard (and wife, Norma) Fackler of Camden and Neil (Loa) Fackler of Pioneer; two daughters, Mrs. Allen (Roberta "Bobbie") Clark of Pioneer and Mrs. Jerry (Beth) Emens of Camden; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mona Traxler of Melbourne, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; six brothers, Alva, Noah, Vern, Volney, Ray and Adam Traxler; and four sisters, Maude Thorpe, Annice Buntain, Mary Otos and Eva Woolace. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Thompson Funeral Home-Pioneer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Pioneer United Methodist Church with Nelson Rupp to officiate. Burial will be in the Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer. Memorials may be made to the Dilworth Center or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by: Nancy L. Rau
web page: www.raufamily.net

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CLIFFORD B. FARBER - The Bryan Press April 14, 1948
Funeral services for Clifford B. FARBER, 69, were held in the Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker Tuesday afternoon at 2:00. Rev. E.O. HILT of the Lutheran church officiated. Burial was in Stryker cemetery. He had a blacksmith shop in the early 90's and later on ran an auto taxi service. He was justice of the peace for 20 years and when taken sick was serving as night police officer in Stryker.

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DANIEL FETTERS / Williams Co, OH - Bryan Press, March 24, 1887
DANIEL FETTERS, Sen., at his residence near Edon, Williams county, Ohio, March 6, 1887; aged 81 years, 1 month, 10 days.  Father FETTERS was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, January 26, 1806.  He lost his father when but four years of age.  His father went to Montgomery county, Ohio, and never returned as the monster death claimed him while there.  DANIEL spent his boyhood days with his mother near the Allegheny mountains.  He was married October 1, 1826, to Miss SARAH WISEL, and, by the goodness of God, they were permitted to spend over sixty long and happy years together; and with those long years there were born to them sixteen children, eight boys and eight girls.  At his death he had thirty-nine grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.  Of his children four boys and six girls have preceded him to the spirit land, God calling his children away caused him to repent and look to his Savior in faith and be baptized.  He ever tried to live the life of a Christian, increasing in faith as he grew old in years.
Not liking the mountain country, he concluded to try his luck in the West, so about March 1st, 1830, he loaded his wife, two children, and his mother into a wagon and emigrated to the West.  After fording streams, cutting logs and brush, making a road as he went, they arrived in the latter part of the same month in Wayne county, Ohio. There he found a place to build a house and commenced to clear a farm; but as his family grew larger again he concluded to move westward settling first in Center township, Williams county, Ohio in 1851.  He remained there four or five years when he moved to near Edon, where he again commenced in the woods to hew out a farm, and put up buildings, remaining until his death.

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JACOB FETTERS / Williams County, OH The Bryan Press, Thursday, December 1, 1887
Mr. JACOB FETTERS, who has been sick for some time, died on Wednesday of last week, aged 65 years and 1 month. The funeral services were held Thursday at M.E. church.

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Mrs. John FISHER
The Bryan Democrat September 13, 1888
Mrs. John FISHER died Monday of consumption at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Curtis CALVIN. Mrs. FISHER resided in Bryan several years ago but removed to Michigan and was here on a visit at the time of her death.

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JENNIE (BUTTON) FRANKS
Submitted by Medart4121, Jan. 21, 2001 - Obit sent by The William's County Library
Mrs Jennie FRANKS, daughter of Francis and Hattie Button, was born in Newaygo, Mich., Jan 15, 1879. She was married to Lyman W. Franks, Oct. 1, 1897. She sought and found pardon for sin, Jan 1, 1901, at Betzer, Mich. in the U.B. church. The following February she was led into the experience of entire santification by Rev. J. Baker, of the Free Methodist church, which church she later joined and in that fellowship she lived the remainder of her life, with the exception of about two years. In this glorious experience of Holiness she lived and died. In this experience she was led to lay aside all pride and vanity, taking the plain way of the cross. whose light shown upon her to the end. During her long illness of 26 months, not once was she heard to murmer or complain. She was ever teaching the way of Holiness and testifying to God's power to save, to sanctify and keep. All her near friends she earnestly exhorted to take and teach the plain way of Holiness, because as she neared the end of life's race she found it to be the only way leading to Heaven. Those who were privileged to be with her in her last hours can never forget her glowing face and testimonies as death drew near. When she could no longer speek, her hands and eyes were raised Heaavenward as a parting message and testimony. Her friends feel that through all time her glorified hands shall beckon them Heavenward. She sank quietly to sleep in Jesus, Monday morning at 130, March 24, 1913, aged 34 years, 9 months and 2 days.
Funeral services were held at the house, conducted by Reverend Headly, presiding elder of the Free Methodist church and she was laid to rest in the Burt cemetery, near Ransom, Mich. She leaves to mourn her departure, her mother, husband, one sister and three brothers, and a great number of friends. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence forth; yea, sayeth the Spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." Written by one who knew and loved her.

Jennie was my great aunt.

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GEORGE W. FREEMAN - The Bryan Press March 15, 1888, page 3
FREEMAN - At the residence of his mother, on South Walnut street, Tuesday morning, March 13, of inflammation of the bowels, George W. FREEMAN, aged 21 years. George was a member of Co. E. 16th. Regiment, O. N. G. The funeral takes place today at 10 o'clock, being conducted by his comrades.

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JOSEPH EDWARD FREEMAN - The Bryan Press Feb. 14, 1895
FREEMAN - Joseph Edward FREEMAN, son of Minor and Margaret FREEMAN, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1895; was born near Galion, Ohio, Nov. 17, 1867. April 20, 1892 he married Miss Eva TAYLOR of South Bend, who with Baby Bernice, are left to mourn the loss of a kind father and dutiful husband. He came to Bryan with his parents when a mere youth, and as he grew to manhood, with his kind words and cheerful smile, he won the affection of many. He contracted a cold last spring, which terminated in consumption. Trusting in Him Who doeth all things well, he bore his suffering patiently. He leaves a bereaved father, mother, wife, child and sister, who extend their heartfelt thanks to their many kind friends, who have been so faithful in sickness and death.

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Miner FREEMAN

- The Bryan Press, Nov. 11, 1909
FREEMAN - On Oct. 28, aged 77 years, and 11 days, Miner FREEMAN.

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LYDIA (BROWN) FRIED
Submitted by Ruth Champion Kyser, , Jan. 9, 2001

I'm not sure what paper this was in. The date of the obit is Thursday, June 21, 1928. This is my great-grandmother." -  Ruth Champion Kyser
"Lydia Brown Fried, daughter of Elder John and Lucinda Brown, was born in Hancock Co., Ohio, July 11, 1847, and departed this life at her home in Montpelier, Ohio, June 9, 1928, aged 80 years, 10 months and 28 days. In the year 1868 on the 21st day of January she was united in  marriage with Williams Fried and this union was blessed with 9 children, two sons and seven daughters. The husband, one son Adelbert and two daughters preceded her in death. Early in life she united with the church of her choice which faith and hope she held sacred until death came and called her hence. Thus she leaves to mourn her departure six children, namely, John Fried, Mrs. Effie Martin, Mrs. Ora Bechtol, Mrs. Vallie Champion, Mrs. Carma Wingard all of Montpelier and Mrs. Cora Briner of Coldwater, Mich; also one brother, Dr. M. J. Brown of Salina, Kansas; 27 grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends."

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MARCIA ANN FRITZ - The Bryan Press June 6, 1946
Marcia Ann FRITZ, five month old daughter of Pfc. and Mrs. John FRITZ, died Friday in the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Clarence HEISLER northwest of Farmer. The father never saw his daughter, having sailed for the occupation army in Germany five days after she was born Jan 14. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the HEISLER home, Rev. H.C. MEISTER of the Zion Lutheran church officiating, with burial in Farmer cemetery.

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John Albert (Bert) FOX, - Bryan Press August 7, 1946 page 4
John Albert (Bert) FOX, 90, former Bryan blacksmith, died Aug. 1 in a Gary, Ind. hospital.  He was one of the last blacksmiths left from the days when horseshoeing was one of Bryan's busiest trades.  He had lived with his daughter, Mrs. Zola Harper, in Crown Point, Ind. since the death of his wife nine years ago.  Services were held Friday in Crown Point and his remains were brought to Bryan Saturday for a graveside service by Rev. F.A. Shape in Fountain Grove cemetery.
Submitted Aug. 28, 2003 by Moore, kiritoo@earthlink.net

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Mrs. Bert FOX - The Bryan Press July 1, 1937
Mrs. Bert FOX died suddenly Friday, the 25th, at her home on South Beech street. She had been in failing health for a long time, but the end came unexpectedly.
Sarah Jane Neff was born in Pennsylvania January 31, 1857, daughter of James G. (sic.--John G.) and Mary Neff.  She came to Bryan while still a child and lived here through her long life.  She was married to John Albert Fox January 31,1879.  Two daughters were born to this union, Mayme who married Walter Young and who passed on in Dec., 1922, and Zola, wife of J.D. Harper, living in Crown Point, Ind., and mother of four children.  Two sisters, Mrs. Anna Weaver, of Lafayette, Ind., and Mrs. Geo. B. Hoag, of Los Angeles, and three brothers B.F. Neff, C.E. Neff and J.L. Neff, all of Bryan, besides the husband, daughter and four grandchildren are living and will cherish the memory of the departed.
Mrs. Fox was a lifelong member of the Methodist church and a devoted member of the local chapter of the Eastern Star.  Services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon Rev. C.E. Wintringham officiating, and burial was in the family lot in Fountain Grove cemetery.  A beautiful memorial service for her was held Saturday evening at the Oberlin-Ford funeral home by the O.E.S.
The family wishes to thank their friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy during the hours of sorrow.
Submitted Aug. 28, 2003 by Moore

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Mrs. Anna GARES - Bryan Press, newspaper of Williams Co, OH, dated 8/4/1938, p. 9
Mrs. Anna GARES, 76, died at her home in Stryker last Friday.  Services were held on Sunday.  Mrs. Gares belonged to one of the well known families of this vicinity.

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George F. GARES - Bryan Press, newspaper of Williams Co, OH, dated 1/3/1924, p. 7 -
George F. GARES, son of John and Sarah Gares, was born one mile south and on-fourth mile east of West Unity, Ohion, March 30th, 1856.  His childhood days were spent at the parental home where he grew to manhood.  In the spring of 1878 he was married to Maggie Momeyer and soon thereafter they went to Kansas, locating in Rice county.  After residing there between one and two years on account of her health, they returned to Ohio and located on a farm about two and one-half miles southeast of Pioneer, O.  Here in the fall of 1881, after a brief illness, to the great sorrow of her frinds and family, Mrs. Gares passed away.  Not long after this sad event, Mr. Gares came to West Unity and entered into partnership with the late Daniel Bingman in the manufacture and sale of harness.  He formed the acquaintance and was subsequently married to Miss Jennie Landaw.  After a few brief years of enjoyable domestic life on June 19, 1890, his home was again made desolate by the death of his youthful companion and helpmeet.
On Jan. 1 1894 he was married to Miss Anna Rupp (sic) and for almost thirty years they enjoyed together an ideal married life.  Being of an amiable disposition seeking to spread sunshine and cheer rather than gloom and sadness, it was therefore a real pleasure to be in his company.
In all his dealings with his fellows he sought to square his actions by the Golden Rule.  He was devoted to his home and family and endeavored as far as possible to promote their best interests.  In Jan. 1873 he was converted and joined the M. E. church and remained true to the vows which he then made.  It may be truly said of him that in his daily life he exemplified the virtues of a christian man.  On Wednesday evening, Dec. 19, 1923 at his home in Bryan, O., he closed his earthly career, aged 67 years, 8 months and 19 days.  There remain to mourn his departure, his wife, one daughter and a host of relatives.
The funeral services were held from the M. E. church at West Unity conducted by Rev. F. M. Money, assisted by Rev. Turner and Rev. Hall of Bryan, O., and the body laid to rest in the Floral Grove cemetary.
Card of Thanks - We wish to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to our many friends, neighbors and relatives for their kindness and sympathy during the death of our dear husband and father, also for the many beautiful flowers.  Your kindness and sympathy will never be forgotten.
Mrs. Anna Gares, Miss Gonda Gares

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Life of William GEAUQUE - The Edgerton Earth Nov. 1, 1918
William Alfred GEAUQUE, youngest of eight children of David and Mary R. GEAUQUE, was born in St. Joseph township, Williams County, Ohio, March 20, 1852. He was married to Caroline SCHMETZER, March 31, 1879. He died Oct. 27, 1918, aged 66 years, 7 months, 7 days. His companion died Nov. 9 (?), 1907. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters. (Obit. cut off).

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Life of Helen B. Graber - Decatur Daily Democrat; Adams County, Ohio, June 1, 1993.
Helen B. Graber (age not given), Findlay, Ohio, a former Decatur resident, died Monday after a long illness. She was once branch manager for the old Krick-Tyndall Tile Mill in Decatur. Her husband, Dr. Virgil E. Graber, survives. Other survivors include a brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday (Ohio time) in Greenisen-Tilton Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio, with burial in Brown Cemetery, Bryan.
Contributed by Karin King

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DAVID GRAVES - The Bryan Democrat, April 27, 1905, pg. 1
At Bryan, O., on April 12, 1905, David GRAVES aged 85 years, 5 months and 19 days. David GRAVES was born at Alleghaney, Pa., Nov. 2nd., 1819, and in his youth came to Tuscarawas county, O., where on the 3rd. day of December, 1848, he united in marriage with Rosana D. SCHEITZ. Both he and his wife were of German descent. Mrs. GRAVES died here twenty years ago leaving four daughters to care for their father during his declining years. Two sons and one daughter preceded their mother in death. Mr. GRAVES joined the Methodist Episcopal church in his youth and retained his membership during life. Mrs. GRAVES, who was raised in the German Lutheran church, changed her membership joining with her husband thus uniting the family.
Mr. GRAVES was a man of strict integrity; being greatly annoyed if any suspicions were cast upon his word or motives. At the age of forty-one, on September 19th., 1861, he enlisted in Company G 51st. Regt. Ohio Infantry Volunteers, as a private, and served with his company until the battle of Stone River where he was severely wounded, for which he was afterward pensioned. He was discharged from the service on April 14, 1863, and shortly thereafter came with his family to this county, and settled at or near West Buffalo, where he owned a little farm. In 1865 the family came to Bryan where they have ever since resided. He was a cooper by trade and had the reputation of being a master of his trade.

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CLYDE ERNEST GREEK - The West Unity Reporter, Dec. 9, 1899
Clyde Ernest GREEK was born at Kunkle, O., July 29, 1880, and died at Albion, Neb., Dec. 9, 1889, aged 19 years, 4 months and 10 days. He was the only child of Elias and Martha GREEK and almost all his life had been lived with his parents in the vicinity of Kunkle. Since old enough to assume responsibility he had been a gard-working young man with many aspirations, and being strong and always well, looked forward to a long life. His was an open-hearted, genial nature that won and kept many friends. He had of late become somewhat dissatisfied with the limitations of farm life and was anxious to obtain a commercial education. Thinking a year of practical experience would be a good beginning, he accepted an offer made him and two months previous to his death, went to Albion, Neb., and began clerking in the store ofhis uncle, E.W. PERSING.
He liked the work and adapted himself to it with remarkable facility. New surroundings and new work seemed to broaden and intensify his desires and hopes for a life of success and usefulness, and he spoke often of what he wanted to accmplish in life. When least expected disease began to develop, superinduced by overlifting, and swiftly wrought its work, despite the vigilance of loved ones and the best of medical skill. The most skillful resident physician and Dr. EVANS, of the Columbus hospital were in attendance, but he grew steadily worse until released by death at noon Saturday, Dec. 9. His mother reached him at noon, Friday, and though much wearried with the intense anxiety and long journey, she was by him constantly until the end came.
Like many others, in the fullness of youthful hope, Clyde had put off becoming a Christian, thinking when older he would do so in earnest. when told by the physician and loved ones that life was very uncertain, he at once gave his whole thought to making his peace with God. He gave himself to Christ to live or die, as He thought best. His mind was clear and strong to the last. Very many are the precious memories of those closing hours of his life. Surprised that he was to die so young, but so sweetly submissive. The following is a brief extract from a letter written to Rev. J. P. STOCKTON, by Rev. L.H. STOUGHTON, the pastor of the Congregational church. He had visited Clyde and prayed with and for him during his illness, and at Clyde's own request was near him during the closing scenes of life.
"By the time this reaches you, you will doubtless have heard of the death of Clyde GREEK and will be glad to know of his soul's welfarte. His friends here were very anxious for his conversion and many prayers went up to heaven for him and words were spoken to him about accepting Jesus as his Savior. He prayed earnestly and asked others of us to pray. I feel sure that in all sincerity he yielded himself to his Savior in saving faith. I was with him most of the time for ten hours before his death and am confident of the genuinenes of his faith. I have no doubt that had he recovered he would have served the Lord the rest of his life as he promised. I have no doubt that he died with a saving faith in Christ."
This sorrow has come with great force of bereavement into the lives of those who loved Clyde most, but they have been comforted with this beautiful hope that he is safe in the presence of Jesus, where pain and thirst are known no more. The brief service held at the home on Monday morning was conducted in a very comforting and impressive manner by Rev. STOUGHTON, after which the sad journey homeward was begun. E.W. PERSING, wife and daughter, Mabel, and Miss HUGHES accompanied Mrs. GREEK to Columbus, where they were met by S.K. HUGHES, who came on the entire way with her. They were met at the depot at Kunkle by a large concourse of friends anxious to express their sympathy. Mr. GREEK was unable to meet them in Chicago as expected because of a wreck on the road, and it was a season of lonely sad waiting beyond words to express. Everything was done that could be done by the entire vicinity to express sympathy and share the grief of the stricken parents.
The funeral services were held in  the Presbyterian church at Kunkle and conducted by Rev. J.P. STOCKTON. Thursday, and although the roads were very bad and the day stormy, an audience gathered far beyond the seating capicity of the church. The floral designs and offerings were many and beautiful. But the casket laden with flowers held only the body of our loved one, and could he have spoken to the great numbers of young men who looked then upon his face for the last time, he would have said, "Boys, begin to live for Jesus now, don't put it off, for in an hour when you think not the Son of Man cometh." At the close of the services his body was laid to rest in the new cemetery near Kunkle, there to await the resurrection morn.

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FRED GREEK - The Bryan Press Dec. 5, 1895
W. B. GREEK, an old resident of Pioneer, was at the sickbed and funeral of his father, Fred GREEK, living south of Kunkle. Fred GREEK was buried at Kunkle, Monday, aged 84 years and was the father of 14 children.

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JOSEPH GREEK - The Bryan Press March 5, 1925
(NOTE: There are obvious omissions in this obit.)
Joseph GREEK died Saturday, Feb. 28th. at his home in Madison township. He was one of the pioneer residents of the county and for years lived a very active and useful life. He was born January 12, 1844 in Richland county and learned the carpenter's trade in his youth. He came to Williams county in 1850. He served in the Civil War in the 38th. Ohio, and later enlisted again in the 68th. He was married to Sarah J. DRUM. He was the father of several children by each marriage. Mr. GREEK was a devout man and an ardent Republican, respacted by his friends and neighbors and in his death the county has lost  one of its stalwart men, whose life is closely identified with the changes and improvements of the last half century. Funeral services were held at Kunkle Tuesday afternoon.