All Obituaries

Jimmie Lyn Thompson, 63, of Montpelier, passed away on September 21, 2020 at his home. His was born on December 23, 1956 in Montpelier to James Wesley and Dyrrel “Susie” Lurine (Cantrell) Thompson. He married Penny A. Wilder on July 18, 1998 in Montpelier and she survives. Jimmie was the owner and operator of Jimmie’s Restaurant in Montpelier for a few years and prior to that worked as a cook for many years at various places. Jimmie also worked for four years as a garbage...

Raymond A. Walker III, 36 of Camden, Michigan passed away Saturday in Lansing, Michigan.  He was born on April 9, 1984 in Toledo to Raymond A. and Annette (DeFilippo) Walker, Jr.  Raymond graduated from Waldron High School in 2002, and was currently attending Lansing Community College majoring in psychology.  He was employed by Snyder’s Landscaping in Lansing, and had formerly worked at the local Cement Masons Union in Toledo for several years.  Raymond and his...

Gary “Grandpa” W. Cooksey, 67, of Montpelier passed away early Wednesday morning at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born March 12, 1953 in Brazil, Indiana to Roy P. and Mae Elizabeth (Sutherland) Cooksey.  On March 18, 2005 he married Rose M. Cherkas in Sevierville, Tennessee and she survives.  Gary was a member of the Montpelier Moose and the Fort Wayne Eagles #248.  He was the manager of the Wake Up Service Station, in 1990 Speedway bought them...

Anna E. Lukey, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon at her daughter’s home.  She was born February 14, 1930 in Hamtramck, Michigan to Michael and Bessie M. (Wares) Husak.  Anna married Rudolph Lukey and he preceded her in death. Anna loved to be around her children and grandchildren and being a homemaker was a natural fit for her.  She worked in the operating room at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ann Arbor for a brief time.  She was a former member of...

Fredrick “Fred” L. Gambler, Sr., 73, of Montpelier passed away Monday evening at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on March 23, 1947 in Bryan to John F. and Evelyn J. (Stine) Gambler.  Fred married Rebecca “Becky” Liroit and she preceded him in death. In February 2018 he retired from Powers and Sons in Montpelier, after more than 50 years in the tool department.  Fred owned a modified  race car that his brothers...

Larry Allen Custer, 71, of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on December 6, 1948 in Montpelier to Dolan Wayne and Lavera Marie (Koby) Custer. Larry graduated from Montpelier High School and went on to attend college in Chicago. He served his country in the United States Army. Larry worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation for over 20 years. He enjoyed watching races at Oakshade Raceway and attended Grace...

Moine L. Allgire, 79, of Montpelier, passed away on September 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 15, 1941 in Fayette Township, MI to Wilson and Fola (Wasnich) Allgire. Moine graduated from Camden-Frontier High School in 1959 and graduated from Hillsdale College in 1972 with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. He honorably served his country in the United State Navy for ten years as an E6 Aviation ordinance during Vietnam.  Moine retired from Tomco Plastics in Bryan in 2006...

Helen Susann Anspaugh, 69, of Stow, OH passed away on September 8, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 19, 1951 in Bryan to Richard Earnest and Bozka Anna (Mach) Anspaugh. Helen graduated from Edon High School in 1969, went on to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State University and by 1992 she obtained her Doctorate Degree in Elementary Education. Helen worked as a teacher at Kenston High School in Chagrin Falls, OH retiring in 2009 after 35 years of service. On July 16,...

Leona Marie (Grine) Whitis passed away on Sept. 8, 2020, returning home to sit next to her Lord and Savior and reuniting with her beloved husband and son. Leona was born on Feb. 6, 1928, to Edward and Clara Grine, both of whom preceded her in death. Leona’s stepfather, Joe Sheets, also preceded her in death. On Sept. 10, 1948, Leona was united in marriage to Richard Duane Whitis, who preceded her in death on June 11, 2012. Leona was blessed with a large family – she raised...

Andrea Renee Roerig, 57, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 9, 1963, in Coldwater, Michigan, to Jack and Sylvia (Duckett) Wages. Andrea graduated from Coldwater High School and went on to attend Ferris State University. On August 18, 1984, she married Daniel A. Roerig at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, Michigan, and he preceded her in death on October 12, 2007. Andrea and Dan were the owners and...