Alice Bayman, 69, of Milford, Ohio, peacefully passed away on September 2, 2026, after a courageous and long battle with cancer.

Alice was born on November 5, 1956, in Seymour, Indiana, to Lawrence and Paula (Dringenburg) Otte. Growing up on the family farm, she developed a lifelong love for animals. Her most prized childhood pet was Susie the Goose, who faithfully followed Alice through 4-H fairs and even made a memorable television appearance.

A dedicated student and sharp mind, Alice graduated from Seymour High School in 1974. She went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy from Wittenberg University in 1978, later completing an MBA in Finance. She achieved professional excellence, earning her credentials as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). She began her career in public accounting before successfully transitioning to self-employment, providing accounting services for many years.

On November 29, 1980, Alice married the love of her life, Bruce Bayman, in Seymour, Indiana. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised two beloved sons, Mark and Matthew.

While she excelled with numbers, Alice's true passion was people, community, and service. She was best known for serving as a librarian for decades, sharing her love of reading at both the college and through several local churches. She had an extraordinary spirit of hospitality, frequently opening her home to host countless gatherings, bridal and baby showers, and vibrant parties.

An adventurer at heart, Alice possessed an insatiable love for travel. She explored 66 countries, six continents, all 50 U.S. states, and much of Canada-successfully passing her adventurous "travel bug" down to both of her sons. Above all, Alice was generous to a fault. She lived her life with a hospitable heart, constantly showing the love of Jesus Christ to everyone she met through her selfless service.

Alice is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, Bruce Bayman of Milford; her sons, Mark Bayman and Matthew Bayman; her sister, Olga Otte; and her brother-in-law, Brian Bayman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Paula Otte.

The family will receive friends for a celebration of Alice's life on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Evans Funeral Home (741 Center Street, Milford, Ohio 45150). Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 5:30 PM.

An additional celebration of life and burial service will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church - Borchers (10792 N. County Road 210 E, Seymour, Indiana 47274). Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM, followed immediately by the funeral service, interment at Borchers Cemetery, and a fellowship luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Alice's name to the following organizations that were close to her heart:

• Hospice of Cincinnati (https://hospiceofcincinnati.org) (or your local Hospice)

• Milford Miami Ministry (https://mmministry.org)

• Borchers Cemetery Fund