Carolyn S. (Loudin) Brickner

Carolyn S. (Loudin) Brickner, age 81, of Delphos, Ohio, passed away on January 22, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 26, 1944, in Huntington Park, California, to Robert and Marion (Newman) Loudin, who preceded her in death.

Carolyn was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Brickner on June 23, 1973. Jerry preceded her in death on June 6, 2018. Together they built a life rooted in love, faith, and family.

She is survived by her three children: Melissa Shamblin of Sidney, Stephanie Barney of Wabash, Indiana, and Michael Brickner of Middle Point. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Lexi Brickner and her fiancé David Kelly, Braden Barney, Rylee Barney, Macy Barney, Dalton Barney, Lillian Barney, Ava Parsons, Grace Brickner, Sophia Brickner, Adriana Shamblin, Gabriella Shamblin, Soleada Shamblin, Clay Shamblin, Andrew Shamblin, and Leah and Zach Schuh.

She was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Maebree Schuh and Brynlee Schuh, who brought her immense joy.

Carolyn is also survived by her dear brothers- and sisters-in-law: Jim and Ruth Brickner, Judy and Herm Magg, and Tom and Marcey Brickner. She was preceded in death by her in-laws, Harold and Katherine Brickner, who welcomed her into the Brickner family with love.

Carolyn dedicated much of her life to caring for and educating children. She taught elementary school in Costa Mesa, California, later served as a preschool director and teacher at St. John’s Preschool, and worked as the secretary at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home. In every role she held, she brought warmth, patience, and a genuine love for people.

She was a faithful member of St. John the Evangelist Church, a member of Guiding Hands OCCL, and a very proud participant in the Silver Sneakers group, where she enjoyed staying active and connecting with others.

Above all else, Carolyn was a remarkable Wife, Mother, Grandma, “Nino,” and best friend. She was kind, outgoing, and endlessly generous, known for her welcoming smile and friendly spirit. She truly never met a stranger, only friends she had yet to meet. Her strong faith guided her life, and her love for her family, friends, and so many others was deep and unwavering. Carolyn’s warmth, compassion, and joyful presence will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.

Her Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos. A Parish Wake Service will be held in the funeral home beginning at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice, Sisters of Notre Dame or St. John's Teacher Endowment.

Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services. Memorial contributions may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com