All Obituaries

Rick E. Turney, 66, of Montpelier passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at his home.  He was born on November 15, 1956 in Montpelier to Richard and Marilyn J. (Casebere) Turney.  Rick graduated from Montpelier High School. Ricked worked for Powers and Sons for more than 30 years, prior to that he worked at Mohawk Tools.  He was a member of the Montpelier Moose and Eagles. He is survived by his daughters Riccie Turney of Pioneer and Reba Turney of Montpelier and grandchildren...

Knox Alan Lee Gambler was born on May 21, 2023 in Bryan and passed away on May 24, 2023 at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan Medical Center.  He is survived by his mother Ashley Renee Gambler of Pioneer, grandparents Dave (Kelsey) Gambler of Montpelier, and Christy Pippin of Pioneer, great grandpa Jim Borton of Pioneer, four uncles Matt Gambler of Pioneer, David Lee Gambler of Montpelier, Shawn Pippin of Pioneer, Ethan Currence of Pioneer; great aunt...

Allen E. Cryer, 83 of Montpelier passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on January 3, 1940 in Madison Township, Ohio to Howard Edwin and Ilo Marcelle (Pitts) Cryer.  In 1958, he graduated from Montpelier High School.  On December 13, 1958 he married his high school sweetheart Angela H. Anders.  Angie was the love of Allen’s life, she passed away on July 20, 2020. Allen was a grain farmer in Bridgewater...

Dennis E. Ruetz, 73, of Pioneer, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Community Health and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  He was born on June 14, 1949 in Bryan to James W. and Eleanor J. (Mocherman) Ruetz.  Denny graduated in 1967 from Montpelier High School.  On January 18, 1969 he married Mary B. Horton and she survives.  Denny proudly served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War, spending most of his service time overseas.  In 2012...

William “Bill” G. Chamberlain, 83, of Pioneer passed away Sunday, May 14th at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on November 14, 1939 in Bryan to William F. and Iola (Moog) Chamberlain.  Bill graduated from Stryker High School in 1958.  He served his country in the United States Reserves.  On June 16, 1963 he married Rosa Bashor at Silver Creek of the Brethren, and she preceded him in death in 2021. Bill was a member of the...

Phyllis Jean (Bohler) Dunn, 91, of Fremont, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Fountain Park Assisted Living, under the care of Elara Hospice.  She was born on April 19, 1932 in Waterloo, Indiana to Elmer and Opal (Stayer) Bohler.  Phyllis was the second of four children.  She graduated from Ashley High School, then married her high school sweetheart, Robert Weirich.  Phyllis was a military wife until they left the service and settled in Montpelier, Ohio. ...

Norman “Norm” Richard Grine, Sr., 93, of West Unity, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Norm was surrounded by his children as God came down from heaven and took one of his precious children into his loving arms.  He was born on May 30, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Edward and Clara (Limbaugh) Grine. Norm graduated from Millcreek West Unity High School in 1947. On May 5, 1948 he married Thelma “Little” Montgomery in Bryan, OH and...

Heaven’s gates opened for Lois Jane Rupp, of Pioneer, Ohio the morning of Friday, May 5, 2023 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio, surrounded by her angels. She was born May 3, 1940 in Attica, Ohio to Lawrence and Esther Moomaw. She graduated from North Central High School in 1958. Lois married Nelson “Nellie” Rupp on October 18, 1959 at the Pioneer United Methodist Church and he preceded her in death in 2021 and they are now happily reunited in heaven.  Lois was...

Roger W. Scott, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on April 26, 1936 in Edon to Fay and Celestine (Harter) Scott. Roger graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954. He served his country in the United States Army beginning in 1959 while stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. On May 25, 1963 he married Jean Maire Cummins and she survives. Roger was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montpelier and the Montpelier Moose. He...

Patricia L. Radabaugh, 86, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold, Ohio.  She was born on July 7, 1936 in Montpelier to Henry A. and Lucy (Gee) Majean.  Pat graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954.  On June 20, 1964 she married Leon M. Radabaugh at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Blakeslee, and he preceded her in death in January 1999. Pat was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Rosary Altar Society in...