Aug 18, 2024

Edward L. Ibbotson, 85 of Portland, Oregon and formerly of Lancaster, California passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 2, 1938 in Tiffin, Ohio to Virgil E. and Opal B. (Gottfried) Ibbotson. Ed was a 1956 graduate of Montpelier High School. Ed went on to obtain his Bachelors...

Aug 18, 2024

Bethany Ann Watkins, 38, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on January 10, 1986 in Bryan, Ohio to David A. and Sharon Y. (Houk) Deetz. Bethany graduated from Montpelier High School in 2004 and went on to obtain a bachelor's degree in music therapy with a minor...

Aug 11, 2024

Larry "Shorty" A. Figgins, 86, a lifelong Alvordton resident passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  He was born on December 13, 1937 in Alvortdton to Devillo and Juanita (Severence) Figgins.  Larry graduated in the top ten percent of his class from Alvordton High School, a class which consisted of 10 graduates.  He married Carol...

Aug 5, 2024

Michael D. Fogel, 76, of Cooney passed away at his home on Monday, August 5, 2024.  He was born on November 21, 1947, in Bryan.  His parents were Victor and Ruth (Hawkins) Collie.  Mike graduated from Montpelier High School in 1965.  On June 19, 1976, he married Barbara E. Clevenger, and she survives.

Mike was a member...

Aug 2, 2024

Mary Ann Keen, 82, of Montpelier, Ohio, formerly from Waterloo (Angola/Ft.Wayne), Indiana, departed from this Earthly life on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center. After battling dementia for many years, Mary Ann is finally at peace with her Lord and Savior and free of the physical and mental issues she endured.

Born on Nov. 17,...

Jul 17, 2024

Joel Eugene Boothman, 54, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away on July 17, 2024 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a 10-year battle with Aplastic Anemia.  He was a warrior!  Joel was born on September 24, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio to JoAnn Boothman and was raised by his adoptive parents Hillis and Rose (Flightner) Boothman, Sr.  Joel...

Jul 14, 2024

Nancy "Nan" A. Hillard, 94 of Montpelier passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and was welcomed by the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 14, 2024.  She was born on July 29, 1929 in Montpelier to John C. and Pauline (Birmingham) Rundell.  Nan graduated from Montpelier High School and then went on to get...

Jul 11, 2024

Robert E. Piper, 94, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Robert was born on November 20, 1929 in Stryker, Ohio to Lawrence and Esther (Alspaugh) Piper. He graduated from Bryan High School in 1949 and then served in the United States Air Force as an airplane mechanic. Robert married Marilyn...

Jul 11, 2024

Montpelier, Ohio has lost a pillar of the community with the passing of Roy Dewan Rozell, 96, of Montpelier, Ohio, affectionately known to many as "Rosie". On July 11, 2024 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Roy left this world, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and loyalty and a life rich in relationships and accomplishments.

Born...

Jul 5, 2024

Nancy Jean Rockey, 89, of Lima, Ohio passed away on July 5, 2024 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born on June 15, 1935 to Wallace and Nina (Zimmerman) Perry. Nancy graduated from Montpelier High School in 1953. On December 27, 1953 she married Clinton Rockey and he survives.

Nancy was a devoted homemaker...

Jun 27, 2024

Rosemary Scott, 95, of Montpelier, OH, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 6, 1929 in West Unity, OH, the daughter of George and Beulah (Moore) Fetzer. On June 20, 1959, she married Ray W. Scott, and he preceded her in death on February...

Jun 8, 2024

Misty "Angel" M. Biller Gigax, 49, of Montpelier passed away at her home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  She was born on November 29, 1974 in Bryan to Edward D. and Loraine M. (Biller) Underwood.  Angel graduated from Montpelier High School in 1993.  In 2014 She graduated from Northwest State Community College, then  earned her Masters Degree in 2016. ...

Jun 7, 2024

Eddy Muncie, 63, of Camden, Michigan passed away at his home on Friday, June 7, 2024.  He was born on January 16, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Willard and Ina M. (Barker) Muncie.  On July 27, 1991 he married Kimberly L. Lowe in Fort Wayne.

Eddy was a Master Mechanic, retiring from Hertz Equipment Rental in...

Jun 3, 2024

Paul William Drohan, 82 of Montpelier passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness, with his wife by his side. Paul was born on May 18, 1942 to Andrew and Thelma (Ooley) Drohan in Hudson, Michigan.  He graduated from North Central High School in 1960.

On April 10, 1982...

May 29, 2024

Ruth A. Sampson, 83, of Pioneer passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier.  She was born on April 25, 1941 in Wayne County, Michigan to Andrew N. and Margaret H. (Fry) Cutler.

On August 29, 1959, Ruth married Richard T. Sampson in Morenci, Michigan and he preceded her...

May 24, 2024

Max D. Grant, 91, of Montpelier passed away at his home on Friday, May 24, 2024.  He was born on September 10, 1932 in Montpelier to Theresa (Smith) Worthington.  Max attended Montpelier High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  On August 13, 1955 he married Connie D. Masters and she...

May 19, 2024

Matt J. Crommer, 68, of Camden, Michigan passed away at his home on Sunday, May 19, 2024.  He was born on April 9, 1956 in Wauseon, Ohio to Charles L. and Sue A. Crommer.  Matt was a machinist at M&S in Hudson, Michigan and worked for Schaedler & Son Trucking, both for many years.  He loved farming and riding...

May 18, 2024

Darold K. Figgins, 91, of Powell, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born on April 13, 1933 in Kunkle, Ohio to King and Claudine (Weaver) Figgins.  Darold graduated from Montpelier High School in 1951, and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College and Master's Degree from...

May 18, 2024

Carmie N Keller, 101, of West Unity, OH, passed away Saturday May 18, 2024 in Annas House at Hillside Country Living, under the care of Hospice, surrounded by her family.

Carmie was born on February 1, 1923, on the family farm, to Ralph and Delphia (Eubank) Brigle.

Carmie graduated from the 8th grade at Union...

May 16, 2024

Carolyn Jean (Shannon) Strobel, 88, a lifelong resident of Montpelier passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at her home.  She was born on February 18, 1936 in Wauseon to Carl and Marion Klein Shannon.  Carolyn graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954.  On October 8, 1955 she married Frederic William Strobel II, and he preceded her in death...