All Obituaries

Donna J. Gear, 80, of Osseo, MI passed away at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Care in Archbold, OH on November 21, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Donna was born on February 29, 1940 to Dale R. and Inez Waneta (Alwood) Somerlott, who proceeded her in death. On December 9, 1961 Donna married Jay C. Gear, Jr at the Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church in Metz, IN.  Donna and Jay were blessed with four daughters, Shonna (Brent) Holland, Archbold, OH, Wanda (Patrick) Beard, Angola, IN, Joyce...

David Lee Weirich, 64, of Moberly, Missouri passed away on October 22, 2020 at his home.  He was born on March 22, 1956 in Waterloo, Indiana to Robert and Phyllis (Bohler) Weirich.  David graduated from Montpelier High School in 1974.  He married Pamela McCreey on July 29, 1995 and she survives. Davy worked for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad in the Maintenance of Way Dept on the Tie Surfacing Gang Division for 38 years, retiring in 2013. Davy had quite a sense of humor...

Sonia M. Fournier, 46, of Flint, MI and formerly of Montpelier passed away at her home on Sunday, November 1st.  She was born on June 20, 1974 in Bryan to Charles and Diana (Brewer) Ewers.  Sonia graduated from Montpelier High School in 1992.  On July 6, 2019 she married Brian D. Fournier and he survives. Sonia was a member of the Davison Assembly of God in Davison, MI.  She had a passion for Operation Christmas Child, which is associated with the Billy Graham...

Terry L. Gee, 73, of Montpelier passed away October 28th at home with his family.  He was born October 22, 1947 in Wauseon, Ohio to Richard and Marcella (Johnson) Gee.  He was a 1965 graduate of Waldron High School.  Terry was a lifelong truck driver and a member of the Montpelier Moose.  His favorite job was being a father.  Terry enjoyed picking and teasing people.  He kept his sense of humor to the end. For most of his life, Terry enjoyed riding his...

Norman L. Snow, 66, of Montpelier passed away Sunday, October 25th at his home.  He was born on November 3, 1953 in Montpelier to James Milton and Wanda Lou (Parks) Snow, Sr.  Norman graduated from Montpelier High School in 1973.  Norman worked for Mohawk Tools for 20 years, he retired as a machinist from Martin Sprocket and Gear in 2018.  He was the current president of the Local Dart Club and the Montpelier Eagles and a past president of the Williams County Coon...

Richard W. Leskow, 90, of Toledo passed away Saturday morning at Arbors of Oregon.  He was born on August 26, 1920 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to  Peter and Francis (Ferguson) Leskow.  Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War.  On October 27, 1953 he married Carolyn Lee Greek and she survives. Richard was a member of  the Toledo Baptist Temple, Robinson Locke #659 Masonic Lodge for over 50 years.  He...

David “Dave” Eugene Shafer, 61, of Montpelier, passed away on October 24, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1959 in Findlay to Ella Shafer. After high school, Dave served for a brief time in the United States Marine Corps. In 1978 he married Tama M. Stahler at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Montpelier and she survives. Dave worked at Rassini in Montpelier for 10 years. He was a big family man, who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and...

Eileen Anita Brandt, 99, of Fayetteville, NC and formerly of Montpelier, OH passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She had been in failing health for a couple of years and at the time of her passing she was under the care of Pruitt Hospice (such lovely women) Eileen was the daughter of Mark and Elsie (Kaufman) Bordner. She graduated from Montpelier High School and took a year of music classes at Defiance College. She married Richard...

Barbara J. Dietsch, 83, of Montpelier passed away Sunday morning at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home.  She was born on September 25, 1937 in Montpelier to Doran W. and Arvilla L. (Whitney) Bavin.  Barb graduated from Montpelier High School in 1955.  She married Frank Dietsch on October 30, 1955 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and he preceded her in death in September 2004. Barb was a Williams County EMT for 20 years, and was the Chief EMT for five of those...

James E. Coolman, 77, of Montpelier passed away Thursday evening at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  He was born on February 23, 1943 in Adrian, Michigan to Everett L. and Valorus (Grimm) Coolman.  Jim graduated from Edon High School in 1961.  On September 12, 1998 he married Peggy J. (Tracht) Pollick and she survives. He retired from the Tool and Dye department at Winzeler’s Stamping in Montpelier after 23 years.  Jim loved his dogs...