Lloyd E. Herrington, age 83, of Colon, Michigan, and a longtime resident of the Bryan, Ohio, area, died at 2:50 P.M. on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater, Michigan, after an extended illness. Mr. Herrington was a 1953 graduate of Edgerton High School and saw the world during his eight years of service in the United States Navy Seabees, six months of which were served in the Antarctic. He became a police officer and served on the Bryan City Police Department for eighteen years, rising to the rank of sergeant with an expertise in fingerprint identification. From there he was employed by Strydel in Stryker, Ohio, as maintenance manager, retiring with twenty years of service. In retirement he continued to stay busy in real estate sales with Carlin Company and working at the Montpelier auto auction. He also taught machining at Four County Career Center for six years. Lloyd was active in his community, serving as a Williams County Sheriff Department Special Deputy for many years, and as an assistant Boy Scout leader in Bryan. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher, Bryan Moose Lodge #1064, Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233, the Williams County Conservation League and Trapshooters, the NRA, where he was a Life and Endowment member, and assisted his wife with the Division of Wildlife Hunter Education courses for many years. He and his wife also enjoyed working at Camp Perry during the National Small Bore Rifle matches for fifteen years. Lloyd began his sixty-year Masonic life with Edgerton Masonic Lodge #357 F&AM and would later transfer to Bryan Lodge #215 F&AM, serving as Master of the Lodge six times; was a member and Past High Priest of Northwest Chapter #45, R.A.M,; was a member and Past Illustrious Master of Bryan Council#101, R. & S.M. of Ohio; was a member and Past Commander of Bryan Commandery #74 Knights Templer, and the Knight York Cross of Honor for twenty years, the Bryan Commandery Drill Team; was a member of Zenobia Shrine in Toledo, Ohio, the Zenobia Hillbillies and Zenobia Shrine Legion of Honor, of which he was a past Commander, and had served as personal assistant to Potentate Robert Secoy in 2011; was a member of he Ancient Scottish Rite, Valley of Toledo, and the Northwest Shrine Club in Williams County, where he Past President. He was also a member and Past Patron of Bryan Chapter #284 Order of the Eastern Star and had served as Grand Aide to the Worthy Grand Matron and Bryan American Legion Post #284 and the American Legion Riders. He also enjoyed playing golf, with memberships at Riverside Greens in Stryker and Suburban Golf Course in Bryan.

Lloyd E. Herrington was born on May 20, 1934, in Montpelier, Ohio, the son of Howard and Dessa I. (Harrington ) Herrington. He married his wife of nearly sixty years, Phyllis M. Moore, on February 1958, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Helen (Lester) Quimby, of Colon, Michigan; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Rita Jean Anderson, of Auburn, Indiana; and a daughter-in-law, Janice Herrington, of Sherwood, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold Herrington and Alden (Skeeter) Harvey; and a son, Harry Allen Herrington, in 2009.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, from 3:00-8:00 P.M. in the Krill Funeral Home, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan, Ohio. Masonic services will be conducted at 7:30 P.M. in the funeral home, followed by Eastern Star services at 8:00 P..M. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. in the Krill Funeral Home, Bryan, with Pastor Dwight Bowers officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton, with grave side military rites conducted by Bryan American Legion Post #284.

Memorials are requested to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Timothy L. Hornish, 64, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his family in the home he was born and raised in on Saturday, August 26, 2017.   

He was born on September 25, 1952 to Virgil and Helen (Lero) Hornish in Defiance. Tim was a 1970 graduate of Defiance High School. On May 29, 1971 he married Deborah Gahagan, who resides in Defiance. Tim was a truck driver  for 45 years. He and his wife formed Hornish & Hornish Inc. as small fleet owners.

His top priority was first and foremost, his family. Tim was so very proud of each and every one of them, and loved them "To the Moon and Back."  He love all types of gaming, especially going to Fire Keepers Casino with his wife and friends. Tim was a member of Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren. He was proud of his office as a Past Master of Omega Lodge #564. He was a member of Blue Lodge Defiance, Ohio, Sherwood Lodge Council #55, Comrade #30, Scottish Rite Toledo Valley, and Zenobia Shriner, Toledo. He was also a member of Elks #147, Eagles #372, Moose #2094 and AMVETS.

Tim was a great man who fought for his life for three years, a very courageous man who never gave up.  R.I.P.

 Tim will be sadly missed by his wife of 46 years, Deborah Hornish of Defiance, children; Erin (Lisa) Ryan of Napoleon, Tiffanni (Jason) Leatherman of Defiance, and Trisha (Phil) Hetrick of Ney, grandchildren; Courtney, Mackecknie, and Erin Ryan, Keir and Kali Leatherman, Logan and Lorelle Hetrick, brother Samuel (JoEllen) Hornish of Defiance, sisters Nancy (Don) Vier of Brentwood, CA, Mary (Don) Shisler of Littleton, CO, Linda (John) Briggs of Battle Creek, MI, and Holly Peters of San Clemente, CA.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Ted David Hornish.
 
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance, with a Masonic Memorial Service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at  Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren in Defiance, with Rev. Benjamin Polzin officiating.
 
Memorials are suggested to the church, or to Shriners Children's Hospital.

When - Since the race on July 22 was rained out, this Saturday, August 5, is now family night. Gates open at 4:00pm, Qualifying at 6:00 pm, racing at 7:00. As before, if you arrive by 5:00 pm, WB Dave Gunn's wife Mary Kay and daughter Crystal will meet us at the gate to show a few attractions as well as good seating.

Where - Fremont Motor Speedway (fairgrounds) Take US Route 6 to Exit 101 (St. Rt. 53), go south thru stoplight, entrance to parking on left.

Ticket Prices - Adults $14, Seniors $12, Ages 11-16 $8, 10 and under free.

WB Gunn informs me that some of the sponsors are providing some promo items for this family night. Once again, you are encouraged to wear Masonic apparel and to invite family and friends to join us for an evening of racing. A good contingent of brothers attending will show our support of WB Gunn's son, Tyler and further the cause for Freemasonry.

Please let me (419-784-6364) or RWB Doug Eis (419-438-5786) know of your intentions, so that, in the event of inclement weather, once again we can contact you should the race be cancelled

The Great  Architect the Universe has called WB Ron Gunn, PM Napoleon Lodge # 256 home to be with Him on July 3, 2017. He has achieved that for which we all seek, Eternal Rest! Masonic services will be Friday July 7 2016, at 7:30 pm at Walker-Honing Mortuary, 333 W. Main St. Napoleon Ohio 43545.

WB Jeff Mills from Edon lodge asked me to forward a notice for a Masonic Funeral Service for Ora Dell Stayner, a 50+ year member of Edon Lodge who passed away recently. The family has asked for a Masonic Funeral at Krill Funeral Home in Edon at 4:00pm on Sunday (tomorrow). If you can make it on short notice, please plan on being there at 3:45pm.  http://www.krillfuneralservice.com/obituary/4281013

Ora Dell Stayner, age 85, of Edon, Ohio, went home to be with his Savior, surrounded by his family on June 29, 2017. Ora retired from Fidler Concrete , of Angola, Indiana in 1992 after 42 years of service. He served in the US Army in 1951. He was a member of the Edon Church of Christ, Edon Masonic Temple, Edon American Legion Post #664 and the Bryan Moose Lodge.

He enjoyed his free time by mowing lawn, spending time at his family cottage at West Otter Lake, swinging in his front porch swing, and stepping in to fix whatever his friends or family needed. He made everyone he met feel welcome and made sure they had “something to eat”.
He was loved and will be missed and remembered by many. We know we will see him again one day up in heaven dancing to Proud Mary! 

Born July 4, 1931 in Steuben County, Indiana, he was the son of Ora T. and Naomi (Patterson) Stayner. He graduated in 1949 from Orland High School in Orland, Indiana. He went on to marry the love of his life, Betty Marlene Wolff on July 26, 1953 and she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Gail (Kenny) Reitzel, and Douglas T. (Mindy) Stayner, both of Edon; seven grandchildren, Josie Reitzel, Jimmy (Jessica) Reitzel, both of Edon, Braye (Cory) Miller, of Fort Wayne, Bradley Fremion, of Eugene, Oregon, Kaitlyn Manahan, of Blakeslee, Shaylee Manahan, of Edon and Riley Manahan, of Edon; seven great-grandchildren, Sky and Stormlin Osborn, Clara and Carson Reitzel, all of Edon, Phynnigan, Navie and Oliver Dell Miller, of Fort Wayne and sister, Hazel Kain, of Orland, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Cleon Kain and nephew, Rick Kain.

Visitation for Ora D. Stayner will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2017, from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. in the Krill Funeral Home, Edon. Services will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. in the Edon Church of Christ with Pastors David LaDuke and Cliff Graves officiating. Interment will follow in Edon Cemetery with graveside military rites by the American Legion.

Memorials may be given to the Edon Lions Club or Community Health Professionals Hospice.