Apr 18, 2024

Iva "Jean" Young, 97, of Bryan passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 at her home, listening to her big band music.  She was born on November 3, 1926 in Canon City, Colorado to Eugene C. and Lenora E. (Ballew) Jones.  Jean graduated from Canon City High School in 1945 and then received her bachelor and master's degree in...

Apr 11, 2024

Patricia J. Carbone, 83 of Port Charolotte, Florida and formerly of Pioneer passed away on April 11, 2024 surrounded by her children at the Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte.  She was born on August 13, 1940 in Ovid, Michigan to John and Helen (Enos) Murray. Patricia at one time worked at Kustom Fit in Pioneer, Beam Stream in Montpelier,...

Apr 8, 2024

Michael "Mickey" R. Oyer, 70 of Montpelier passed away on April 8, 2024 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  He was born on May 8, 1953 in Montpelier to Dale R. and Mary E. (Frisbie) Oyer.  Mickey graduated from North Central High School in 1971 and soon after married Patti L. Kreischer on November 25, 1972...

Apr 7, 2024

Fredrick "Freddie" L. Gambler, Jr., 58, of Archbold passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on March 23, 1966 in Montpelier to Fredrick L. and Rebecca (Lirot) Gambler, Sr.  Freddie graduated from Montpelier High School.

He was formerly employed at Alex Products in Ridgeville Corners...

Apr 7, 2024

Dorothy A. Brown, 94 of Montpelier passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born on July 26, 1929 in Pioneer, Ohio to Arthur "Bill" and Helen "Ione" (Murray) Warner.  Dorothy attended Kunkle High School.  She married William "Bill" Brown in 1948 and he passed in June of 2017.  Dorothy was a devoted...

Apr 2, 2024

Michaelle Sue Bible, 56, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away on April 2, 2024 at her home in Montpelier of natural causes. She was born on April 6, 1967 in Van Wert, Ohio. Michaelle graduated from Bryan High School. On July 15, 2000 she married James Allen Bible of Montpelier at the George Bible Park, and he survives.

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Mar 31, 2024

William C. Siebeneck, 79 of Montpelier passed away on March 31, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier. He was born on November 7, 1944 in Putnam County, Ohio to Leonard and Margaret (Meyers) Siebeneck. Bill graduated from Leipsic High School in 1962. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard.

Bill was a...

Mar 29, 2024

Lee J. Kreischer, 71, of West Unity passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 25, 1952 in Wauseon, Ohio to Harold Lee "Lefty" and Barbary J. (Crosley) Kreischer.  Lee attended Four County Career Center and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1970.  On July 24, 1982 he married Sandra M. Pierce in...

Mar 27, 2024

Lois Joy Baughman, age 77, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, surrounded by her family at CHP Hospice in Defiance after a long and brave battle with dementia. Lois was born on February 9, 1947 in Tecumseh, Michigan to Velma and Paul Anders before moving to Ohio. She married the love of her life...

Mar 27, 2024

Janet Eileen Powers, 78, of Pioneer and formerly of Merry Lake in Camden, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born on October 17, 1945 in Farwell, Michigan to Joseph H. and Grethel L. (McPhall) Eisenhauer. Jan graduated from Farwell Area Schools in 1963. On September 1, 1978 she married...

Mar 21, 2024

Jesse Daniel Black, 38 of Montpelier passed away on March 21, 2024 at University Hospitals of Cleveland.  He was born on July 18, 1985 in Montpelier to James and Linda (Zimmerman) Black.  Jesse attended Montpelier High School and was currently working in the shipping department at Kamco in West Unity.  He attended the House of Prayer in Montpelier and...

Mar 21, 2024

Margaret A. (Geren) Warner, 85, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center following a brief illness. She was born in Defiance County on August 16, 1938 to Lester and Mary (Rosendaul) Geren. She was the only girl growing up with 5 brothers, William Barry, Charles Geren, John Geren, Davis Geren...

Mar 21, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Eddie Wallen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 15, 2024

Raymond D. Hadley, 59 of Pioneer passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 16, 1964 in Hudson, Michigan to Virgil and Norma (Fether) Hadley.

Family was very important to Raymond.  In his spare time, he enjoyed welding various projects, shooting guns, and assembling model car and train sets.  Raymond...

Mar 14, 2024

Yvonne Rose Swan, 85, of Montpelier, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Laurels of Defiance Nursing Home.  She was born on August 10, 1938 in Branch County, Michigan to Donald and Marget (Smith) Quimby.  Yvonne graduated from Litchfield Michigan High School in 1957.  On June 20, 1970 she married Lowell "Bud" Swan in Ney, Ohio and...

Mar 13, 2024

Frank E. Brown, 74, of Pioneer passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  He was born on November 29, 1949 in Bryan, Ohio to Carl "Festus" E. and Opal M. (Lautermilch) Brown.  On January 25, 1969 he married Wanda Sue Stockman and she survives.

Frank ran his own garage as a mechanic for many years.  He loved...

Mar 11, 2024

Gerald E. Trott, 74, of Montpelier passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn, Indiana.  He was born on April 2, 1949 in Wauseon to Gerald R. and Mary June (Belding) Trott.  Gerald graduated from Montpelier High School in 1966.  He proudly served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War.  On February...

Mar 10, 2024

Alan L. Cox, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was born on June 4, 1956 to Orville and Arlis Cox in Montpelier, Ohio. Alan graduated from Montpelier High School. Alan struggled with mental disabilities his entire life. Although it affected much of his adult life he was dearly loved by his family and will be missed...

Mar 10, 2024

Cynthia L. Brigle, 62, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at her home in Columbus.  She was born on March 15, 1963 in Bryan, Ohio to Kenneth L. and Marjorie W. (Schooley) Brigle.  Cindy graduated from Edon High School in 1981.  She obtained her nursing degree from the Toledo College of Nursing.  She retired after...

Mar 9, 2024

Lindsey A. Motter, "Linny" or "Squish", 29, of Pioneer passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 due to complications from a tragic car accident. Lindsey was born July 17, 1994 in Bryan, Ohio to Pam (Lonabarger) and Scott Motter. She graduated from North Central High School and was employed by Reifel Industries in Pioneer.

Lindsey was a sweet...