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...

Mar 8, 2024

Christena Lyn Newland, 56, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on April 15, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to James and Jeanne (Jones) Mudrack. Christena had achieved her associates degree in administration and was currently working at Plas-Tec Corp in Edon, Ohio.

...

Mar 7, 2024

Doris Hutchinson Eckhardt (Thompson) passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 7, 2024 in Villa Hills, KY, at the age of 100.  Doris was born on September 14, 1923.

Born and raised during the great depression, in Pocahontas, AR, she came from dirt poor beginnings.  After graduating high school (1942), she worked at an ammunition factory...

Mar 5, 2024

Logan M. Geesey, 27, of Bryan passed away at his home on March 5, 2024.  He was born on April 22, 1996 in Bryan to John A. Geesey and Lisa A. Penrod.  Logan graduated from Montpelier High School.  He most recently worked at Therma Tru, and previously at Martin Sprocket.

Logan "Geese" was loved by so many. ...

Mar 5, 2024

Marcella V. Henry, 100, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  She was born on November 19, 1923 near Stryker, Ohio to Edwin and Dorothy M. (Biollot) Buehrer.  Marcella graduated from Stryker High School in 1941.  On December 10, 1948 she married Lee A. Henry and he preceded her in death...

Mar 4, 2024

Gary Wheeler, 50, Montpelier Ohio

Born on 6/4/73

Passed on 3/4/24

Graduated from Montpelier class of '92

Family:

Kristy Wheeler

Brother- Andy Wheeler

Kids- Sean Moskwa, Brandon Moskwa, Amber Massey

Grandkids-  Drake Massey, Jayden Massey, Brandi Massey, Carter Massey,...

Mar 4, 2024

Jacob "Ross" Tressler, Jr., 79, of Montpelier passed away at his home on Monday, March 4, 2024.  He was born on January 7, 1945 in Bryan to Jacob Ross and Lucille (Cook) Tressler, Sr.  Ross graduated from Montpelier High School in 1964.  On December 6, 1964 he married Diane V. Hageman and she survives.

Jacob Tressler, or...

Mar 1, 2024

Our dear Larry left peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1944 to Yale and Norma Salisbury in Hillsdale Michigan. He relished  a childhood that was full of adventure, and mischief with his siblings. He was often deemed perfect by his "Sisties" and mother. A graduate of Waldron High School in 1962. He joined...

Feb 25, 2024

Michael John Gill, 77, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 13, 1946 in Auburn, Indiana to Irvan and Catherine (Lyons) Gill.

In 2010, Michael retired from Powers and Sons in Montpelier, where he worked as a drill press operator and machinist for 45 years. His family...

Feb 24, 2024

Sally L. Priest, 94, a lifelong resident of Montpelier, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier. She was born on July 29, 1929 in Montpelier to Herschell Raphael and Alphretta May (Brannan) McMillen. Sally graduated from Montpelier High School.

Sally retired from the Ohio Turnpike, where she worked...

Feb 23, 2024

Clifford D. Mann, 80 of Waldron, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 9, 1943 in Camden Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan to Dale and Catherine (Carpenter) Mann.  He served his country for three years in the United States Army from 1962-1965.

Clifford was one of the construction...

Feb 21, 2024

Cynthia Ann Cook, 60 of Alvordton passed away on February 21, 2024 at her home.  She was born on February 11, 1964 in Wauseon, Ohio to Gayle Ross and Esther Ann (Grime) Cook.  Cynthia graduated from Stryker High School.

She is survived by two daughters, Aleeshia Haskell of Alvordton and Casashia Wasson of Montpelier; two sisters Linda...

Feb 19, 2024

Leroy G. Rininger, 76, of Camden passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at MacRitchie Rehab Center in Hillsdale, Michigan.  He was born on August 25, 1947 in Bryan, Ohio to Rex J. and Grace M. (Sommers) Rininger.  Leroy graduated from Waldron High School in 1965.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War...

Feb 19, 2024

Karl F. Kiehl Sr., 87 of Montpelier, OH died at Evergreen Nursing Center on February 19, 2024 with his loving wife of 47 years by his side. Karl was born in Upper Sandusky, OH on September 11, 1936 to Russell Dorothy (Wertman) Kiehl.

Karl attended Upper Sandusky school. He served in the Air Force from 1955 to...

Feb 13, 2024

Deborah K. Shepard, 75, of Wauseon passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Ebeid.  She was born on January 31, 1949 to Donald and Edna (Bowser) Shepard.  Deborah earned her Associates Degree from Northwest State Community College.  She was an office manager at Northwest Ohio Foam Packaging in Wauseon.

Deborah is survived...