Williams County, Ohio- Genealogy Trails

News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - April 9, 1999

Lawrence "John" Keller Jr., 59, of Williams County, Ohio, a self-employed locksmith, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at home. The Williams County native was also a farmer and beekeeper, had worked at International Harvester in Fort Wayne from 1963 to 1978, was an Army veteran and enjoyed his family and the outdoors.

Surviving are his wife, Diana; sons David and Robert, both of Pleasant Lake; daughters Lori Henderson of Angola and Mary Beem of Fremont; a brother, Les McLain of Auburn; a stepsister, Nellie Rodriguez of Monrovia, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, with calling from 9:30 a.m. until services. Burial will be in West Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont.

Name of Deceased: Enos F Baerlin County Name: Williams State: OH Newspaper: News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, IN)

Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu

Obit: Enos F. Baerlin, 91, of Edgerton, Ohio, died Tuesday [Oct. 9, 1994] at home. The Williams County, Ohio native retired in 1966 from Ford Motor Co. after 35 years and also farmed. His wife, Esther D., died in 1976. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Erickson of Dearborn, Mich.; a son, Martin of Dearborn; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services are 11:30 a.m. (Ohio time) Saturday in Zion Lutheran Church, rural Edgerton, with burial in the church cemetery. Calling is 2 to 9 p.m. tomorrow in Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton. Preferred memorials are gifts to "The Lutheran Hour" radio program or the church audio system fund.

Submitted by Kim Torp

Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - January 21, 1999

Deceased Name: OHIO -- Bryan

-- OAKLEY ACUS

85, died Tuesday at Community Hospital of Williams County, Bryan. Born in Evansport, Ohio, he was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Cordelia; two daughters, Barbara Moats of Chesterfield, Mo., and Nancy Henson of Peoria, Ill.; a sister, Kathryn Mack of Evansport, Ohio; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was is preceded in death by a brother, Winfield Acus.Services at 1 p.m. Friday at Rice Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio. Calling from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.Burial in Shiffler Cemetery

News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - August 8, 1998

Deceased Name: MAXINE ROSE HITT BRYAN, OHIO - 1918-1998

Maxine Rose Hitt, 80, of Bryan, Ohio, died Thursday, Aug. 6, in Community Hospitals of Williams County-Bryan.She was born in Williams County, Ohio, and worked at Holabird Co. for 22 years, retiring in 1983. She was the treasurer of Fountain City Squares. She belonged to First Church of Christ, Bryan, and its Senior Saints Circle.Surviving are daughters, Linda Orewiler of Archbold, Ohio, and Gloria Shaffer of Bryan; sister, Marybell Davis of Bryan; brother, Earl Davis of Bryan; four granddaughters; and 10 great-grandchildren.Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home, Bryan, where calling is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Shiffler Cemetery.

Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - May 26, 1999

Deceased Name: OHIO -- Bryan -- PATSY RUTH WINES

65, died Monday at Community Hospital of Williams County, Bryan. Born in Edgerton, Ohio, she had worked for 40 years as an assembler at Ohio Art Co. Surviving are a brother, Doyle Wines of Bryan; and two sisters, Judith Shaffer of Hartsville, Tenn., and Sharon Miller of Defiance, Ohio.Services at 11 a.m. EDT (10 a.m. Fort Wayne time) Thursday at First Church of Christ, Bryan. Calling from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. EDT today at Rice Funeral Home, Bryan.Burial at Fountain Grove Cemetery, Bryan. Memorials to the First Church of Christ Missionary Fund or donor's choice.

News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - September 11, 1999

Deceased Name: Dorothy B. Shackley-Bowman Bryan, Ohio - 1910-1999

Dorothy B. Shackley-Bowman, 88, of Bryan, Ohio, a member of Faith United Methodist Church, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, at Arbors of Fort Wayne. The Williams County, Ohio, native was a homemaker. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are her son, Dennis F. of Fort Wayne; stepdaughter LuAnn Hardesty of Bryan, Ohio; sister Wanda Smith of Bryan, Ohio; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; and sister Celia Coil. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio, with calling from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and two hours before services Monday. Burial will be in Fountain Grove Cemetery.

Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - September 22, 1998

Deceased Name: Montpelier - GLADYS M. BOSTATER

90, died Sunday at Harborside Healthcare of Northwestern Ohio, Bryan. Born in Williams County, she was a homemaker. Her husband, Arthur J., died in 1985. Surviving are a son, Joseph of Fort Gratiot, Mich.; a sister, Pauline Hiner of Montpelier; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. EDT (10 a.m. Fort Wayne time) Wednesday at Thompson Funeral Homes, with calling from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials to Williams County GALA or to Williams County Home Health.

Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - October 6, 1999

Deceased Name: OHIO -- Montpelier -- OLEN B. BECK

94, of Grand Haven, Mich., formerly of Montpelier, died Friday at Metron of Forrest Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Born in Williams County, Ohio, he retired as a detective after 25 years with the Detroit Police Department, and later worked for security in the design center at General Motors Corp. in Detroit. His wife, Evelyn T., died in 1997. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Lefebvre of Grandville, Mich.; a son, Wesley V. of Grand Rapids; a brother, George of Grand Rapids; a sister, Kathryne Rotsel of Bryan; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services at 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. Fort Wayne time) Saturday at Thompson Funeral Homes, Montpelier Chapel, with calling starting at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Burial at Riverside Cemetery, Montpelier.

Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - September 6, 1999

Deceased Name: Montpelier -- W.D. "CORKY" JOHNSON

78, died Saturday at his home. A lifelong resident of Williams County, Ohio, he was a farmer and a self-employed truck driver for about 30 years before his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Mildred J.; four daughters, Martha Derbyshire of Fort Wayne, Marilyn McKelvey of Montpelier, Irene Derbyshire of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Eileen Mehl of Columbus, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thompson Funeral Home, Montpelier. Calling 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials to Community Hospital of Williams County Hospice.

Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - August 22, 1999

Deceased Name: Montpelier -- RUSSELL D. BAKER

70, died Saturday at his home. Born in Williams County, Ohio, he was a longtime community resident and had worked as a switchman with the former Wabash Railroad and later as a self-employed contractor and owner and operator of Baker Electric. Surviving are his wife, Deloris; a daughter, Linda K. Boucher of Bryan, Ohio; a son, Rodney D. of Kunkle, Ohio; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a brother, James of Wellington, Ohio; three sisters, Mary Tressler of Florida, Dolly Viers of Montpelier, and Carol Parsons of Paulding, Ohio; and three step-sisters, Jewell Head, Virginia Utley, and Cheri Utley, all of Montpelier. Graveside services at 11 a.m. EDT (10 a.m. Fort Wayne time) Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery, Montpelier. No calling.

Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - January 25, 1996

Deceased Name: Pioneer - VIRGIL O. TRESSLER

VIRGIL O. TRESSLER , 87, died Tuesday at Hillsdale Community Health Center, Hillsdale, Mich. Born in Williams County, he was living in Camden, Mich. He had farmed in Williams County, Ohio, and in Hillsdale County, Mich. Surviving are his wife, Maxine; six sons, Richard of Winter Haven, Fla., Fred of Camden, Carl and Eugene, both of Hillsdale, Steven of Bryan and Clyde of Pioneer; two daughters, Frances Correa of Adrian, Mich., and Helen Keneda of Roanoke, W.Va.; 24 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. Services at 1 p.m. Friday at Thompson Funeral Home, Pioneer. Calling after 2 p.m. today. Burial in Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer. Memorials to donor's choice.

Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - August 12, 1997

Deceased Name: PAMELA S. THORP

PAMELA S. THORP, 48, died Sunday at Community Hospitals of Williams County, Montpelier. Born in Ohio, she was a press helper at Chase Brass & Copper Co. for 20 years. Surviving are a daughter, Stacy L. Thorp of Kunkle; and a brother, Gregory L. Thorp of Hubbard.Services at 1 p.m. EDT (noon Fort Wayne time) Wednesday at Thompson Funeral Home, Pioneer, with calling after 2 p.m. EDT today. Burial in Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer. Memorials to donor's choice.

Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - June 19, 1997

Deceased Name: SHIRLEY A. SIMMONS

SHIRLEY A. SIMMONS, 55, died Tuesday at Community Hospitals of Williams County, Bryan. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a waitress at Lester's Diner for 10 years. Surviving are two daughters, Wanita Mocherman and Bunny Shaffer, both of Bryan; a son, Lowell Alexander of Bryan; her parents, Nondias A. and Milo B. Long of Melbern; a brother, Otho B. Long of Melbern; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a companion, Sandra K. Long of Logan. Services at 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. Fort Wayne time) today at Rice Funeral Home, with calling two hours before services. Burial in Fountain Grove Cemetery.

News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - August 12, 1998

Deceased Name: EMMETT H. SINES BRYAN, OHIO - 1920-1998

Emmett Harold Sines, 78, of Bryan, Ohio, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Community Hospitals of Williams County, Bryan.

The Bryan native retired from Aro Corp. in 1982 after more than 35 years' work. He belonged to Calvary United Methodist Church, Williams Center, Ohio, and was a member of the Ohio 38th and 111th Civil War re-enactment groups. He was an airplane pilot and mechanic and a member of the Williams County Conservation Club. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Luthera "Louth"; a son, Harold P. of Osseo, Mich.; a daughter, Marilyn Livengood of Bryan; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A brother, Kenneth; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter preceded him in death. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home, Bryan. Interment will be in Williams Center Cemetery.

News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - September 27, 1997

Deceased Name: WILLIS K. KRILL

82, of Montpelier, Ohio, died Thursday at his home. The Edgerton, Ohio, native retired in 1983 as District Soil Technician for Williams County Soil and Conservation after 15 years. Surviving are his wife, Lois C.; a son, Larry of Montpelier, Ohio; brothers, Russell and Dean Krill, both of Edgerton; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services are 2 p.m. (Ohio time) Monday at Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton, Ohio; burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton. Calling is 5 to 8 p.m. (Ohio time) Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials to Williams County Home Health Agency, Montpelier, Ohio.

News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - November 15, 1996

Deceased Name: RAYMOND D. RUPP

88, of Bryan, Ohio, died Thursday. The Williams County, Ohio, native was a retired farmer and also had worked at Pet Milk Co. His wife, Lois E., died in 1987. Surviving are a daughter, Carol Wilson of Sterling Heights, Mich.; a son, Tom of Fort Wayne; brothers, Paul and Richard, both of Toledo, Ohio, and Sylvan of McComb, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday in Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home, Bryan, where calling is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Shiffler Cemetery. Memorials are to the Williams County Heart Association.

News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - October 8, 1996

Deceased Name: ESTHER M. SHOOK

92, of Edon, Ohio, died Sunday in Community Hospitals of Williams County, Bryan, Ohio. The Williams County native was the widow of Vane V., who died in 1985. Surviving are a daughter, Donna Lump of Edon; sisters, Ruth M. Coolman of Bryan and Ruby C. Sigg of Archbold, Ohio; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. (Ohio time) Wednesday in Krill Funeral Home, Edon, where calling is 4 to 9 p.m. today. Burial in Edon Cemetery. Memorials to Edon United Methodist Church music fund.

News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - July 15, 1996

Deceased Name: KENNETH R. SUFFEL

79, of Edgerton, Ohio, died Saturday in Community Hospitals of Williams County, Bryan, Ohio. The Williams County native was a veteran of World War II and retired from Aro Corp. in 1980 after 38 years. Surviving are his wife, Genevieve; daughter, Diane Seslar; sons, Duane, Bill and Donald; sister, Rozella Cape; and brother, Forrest, all of Edgerton; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. (Ohio time) Wednesday in Edgerton Church of Christ. Calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton. Burial will be with military honors in Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials are to the church.

Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - June 22, 1999

Deceased Name: Montpelier -- ELMER J. GIBBS

72, of rural Hillsdale County, Mich., died Sunday at Harborside Healthcare of Northwest Ohio. Born near Montpelier, he was a truck driver at Mobile Home Estates of Bryan, retiring after 21 years. Surviving are two sons, Mike of Bryan and Gary Sr. of Belle Center; a daughter, Trudy Dietsch of Montpelier; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mildred Andrews of Montpelier.Services at 11 a.m. EDT (10 a.m. Fort Wayne time) Wednesday at Wilson-Geesey Funeral Home, Montpelier. Calling from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Montpelier. Memorials to Williams County Diabetic Association.

Jan 14, 1871
Defiance Democrat

William Blair, aged ninety-one years, died at Stryker, on the 21 inst. Mr. Blair was a veteran of 1812. He was the last survivor of the marines who fought under Commodore Perry. In 1813, the Governor of Pennsylvania awarded him a silver medal for gallantry displayed at the naval battle which resulted in "Perry's Victory". This medal was proudly cherished by the gallant veteran and constitutes valuable heir-loom to his descendents. His remains were conveyed to Mansfield, Ohio, for interment, and placed beside those of his wife, who died several years ago. That his remains should be placed beside hers was the the dying request of the old soldier, and exhibits a beautiful instance of the constancy of affection, reaching on life, as it did, almost to the full and rounded period of a century.

Submitted by Linda (Blue) Dietz

Name of Deceased: Jacob Goller

County Name: Williams

State: OH

Newspaper: Jackson Sentinel

Date: Oct. 10, 1889

Submitters Name: Ken Wright

Obit: Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, October 10, 1889.

DIED-

Jacob Goller-

On Tuesday morning Charles F. Goller of this city received a telegram from Hotel Ryan, St. Paul, informing him that his father, Jacob Goller, was found dead in his bed at that house that morning of heart disease. Charles’ brother Henry happened to be here on a visit when the sad news came and was preparing to take the train for Clinton. The two brothers then took the train at once for St. Paul and will procure and convey the remains to Bryan, Ohio, where interment will take place beside his wife’s grave. Jacob Goller was a man about 55 years and had been engaged for some time traveling for a boot and shoe house.