All Obituaries

Verne J. Hill, 68, of Napoleon passed away Monday morning at Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Center in Napoleon.  He was born on March 2, 1952 in Napoleon to Donald A. and Bernadine A. (Keller) Hill.  In 2017 Verne retired from Campbell’s Soup in Napoleon, after over 20 years in the labeling department. He is survived by his daughters Stacy (Brandon) Carter of Reno, Nevada, Angelica (Khumi) Sial of Southern California and Nicole Cooper of Napoleon; eight grandchildren Xayden...

Steven K. Brown, 71 of Milan, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born on September 3, 1948 in Wauseon, Ohio to Maynard J. and Edith D. (Brannan) Brown.  Steve graduated from Montpelier High School in 1966 and then went to serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal.  On April 14, 1990 he married Bunnie L. Esterline and she survives.  Steve...

Leo “Skip” P. Lukaszek, Jr., 56, of Pioneer passed away Thursday night at Community Health and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  He was born on July 15, 1963 in Toledo to Leo P. and Caroline E. (Veale) Lukaszek, Sr.   Leo graduated in 1982 from Rogers High School in Toledo.  On September 18, 2010 he married Patricia L. Mercer in Pioneer and she survives. Leo was currently employed at American Steel Products in Toledo as a Journeyman Millwright. Hunting and fishing...

Updated: Darwin “Bub” E. Steinke, 81, of Pioneer, who passed away on March 31, 2020 will have a time to receive friends on Friday, June 12th from 4-7 pm at the Thompson Funeral Home on Main Street in Montpelier.  A memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 13th at 3 pm at Salem Mennonite Church at 13751 Tripp Road, Waldron, Michigan with Pastor Conrad Mast, Pastor Dee Custar and Pastor Bob Stuckey to officiate.  Memorial contributions may be given to...

Ivan Cory Moor, 22, of Montpelier passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.  He was born on November 3, 1997 in Bryan to Mike C. and Dena M. (Baker) Moor.  Ivan graduated from Montpelier High School in 2016, and attended Bowling Green State University. Ivan attended the First Presbyterian Church in Montpelier.  He was a member of the Montpelier Moose Lodge.  Ivan was very proud to have worked for Powers and Sons for the past 1 ½...

Donna Jean Athy, 77, of Montpelier, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan. She was born on February 23, 1943 in Adrian, MI to Cecil M. and Rose Mary (Ireland) Godfrey.  Donna was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Montpelier, where she was active with the First United Methodist Women’s Group. She loved to knit and enjoyed crossword puzzles.  Donna is survived by her husband of 31 years, Donald A....

Christina H. Harding-Ellis, 43, of Montpelier, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2020 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier. She was born on November 21, 1976 in Bryan to Charles Cecil and Carole A. (Friedel) Harding. Christina attended Bryan High School and House of Prayer Church as often as she could. Christina was a homemaker who loved and cared for her family dearly. She took great pride in her self-worth, always making sure she looked her best and put together....

Delbert L Eidenier, aged 95, died on April 30, in Las Vegas NV, where he had been living with his son Jim. A native & longtime resident of Pioneer, OH, he had lived in Temperance, MI for the last 15 years, and was able to live independently until falling ill the last few months. Until the last, he maintained a curiosity about life and an interest in learning new things. He was a wonderful storyteller with a great memory for humorous detail.  He loved his family, Michigan State...

Jennifer Lynn Gambler, 45, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday morning at her home in Montpelier.  She was born April 24, 1975 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Joseph A. and Nancy (McComb) Buettner.  She is survived by her mother Nancy McComb of Ft. Wayne, father Joseph (Sherry) Buettner of Sarasota, Florida, three children Douglas, Cheyenne and Dakota, five siblings Jill (Jason) Rouch of Ft. Wayne, Todd Taylor, Tammy Taylor, Tiffany (Jacob) Grimes and Tia Buettner all of Florida,...

Mark S. Nofziger, 66, of West Unity passed away Wednesday at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  He was born on May 15, 1954 to James Edward and Ruth Ann (Siebenaler) Nofziger in Bryan.  Mark is survived by his mother Ruth Ann Nofziger of West Unity, two daughters Karen (Nolan) Baker of Waterville and Elizabeth Nofziger of Bryan, two grandchildren Andrew and Carter Baker, a sister Paula Anderson of Montpelier, two brothers Kevin (Debra) Nofziger of Montpelier and Brian...