Nov 5, 2023

Harold Douglas Lashaway, 65, of Pioneer passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 7, 1957 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Harold R. and Edna L. (Weaver) Lashaway.  Doug attended North Central High School and was in the United States Navy, but neither were really his thing.  On...

Oct 28, 2023

Eva Ann Skerik, 90, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on October 28, 2023 in Colorado Springs. She was born on August 17, 1933 in Putman County, Ohio to Gilbert and Beulah (Snyder) Parent. Eva achieved her Bachelor's Degree and worked as a Registered Nurse for 33 years. She worked for 23 years as an RN at Williams County...

Oct 28, 2023

Emma Naomi Bondsteel, 86, of Osseo, Michigan passed away Saturday, October 28th at Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan.  She was born on June 16, 1937 in Hudson, Michigan to Clarence G and Velva (McLain) Kelley.  Emma graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1955.  On January 14, 1956 she married William "Bill" D. Bondsteel in Hillsdale, and he survives.

Oct 25, 2023

Harold Edward Gunn, 44, of Bryan passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his home.  He was born on November 21, 1978 in Hillsdale, Michigan.  Harold attended Montpelier High School.

Harold had a life passion for art, which was shown through his tattooing abilities.  He was a loyal friend to many, almost to a fault and...

Oct 24, 2023

Ronald A. Huffman, 63, of Pioneer passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home.  He was born on February 4, 1960 in Bryan to Robert A. and Janet M. (Carter) Huffman.  Ron graduated from North Central High School in 1978.

Ron farmed alongside his mom and dad until his dad's passing in 2018. He then continued...

Oct 23, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" E. Bible, 62, of Montpelier passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023.  He was born in Montpelier on December 2, 1960 to Larry Lee and Wilma Susan (Stull) Bible.

He was self-employed, doing odds and ends to make things work.  He enjoyed fishing, fixing lawnmowers and helping others.  Ronnie liked to have a drink and...

Oct 21, 2023

Ronald N. Keil, 89, of Holiday City, OH passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. He was born on February 23, 1934 in Toledo, OH to Joseph J. Keil Sr. and Anges (Schmitz) Keil. Ron graduated from Macomber Vocational High School in 1952 and he served in the United States Army....

Oct 5, 2023

Mary Francis Walkup, 75 of Montpelier passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home.  She was born on July 24, 1948 in Wauseon, Ohio to Robert and Margaret (Carlin) Martin.  Mary graduated from Montpelier High School.

She is survived by three children Ronald, Steven and Nicky Walkup; two siblings John (Susan) Martin and Jerri Martin;...

Sep 26, 2023

V. Eileen Broadwater, 86, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier. She was born on July 22, 1937 in Morenci, Michigan to Arthur and Jeannette (Eby) Poorman. On April 14, 1957 she married Ellis R. Broadwater in rural Pioneer and he preceded her in death on August 23, 2007.

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Sep 18, 2023

Sandra (Pitts) Drohan, 83, of Fayette, Ohio passed away September 18, 2023 at Evergreen Health Care Center in Montpelier.  She was born on November 6, 1939 in Madison Township to John and Helen (Eberly) Pitts.

Sandra worked at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home for 14 years and she also cleaned houses for many years.

She met...

Sep 15, 2023

LuAnn E. Tappen, 69, of Bryan passed away at her home on Friday, September 15, 2023.  She was born on December 3, 1953 in Montpelier to Henry "Hank" M. and Margaret E. (Osborn) Gordon.  LuAnn graduated from Montpelier High School in 1972.  On March 8, 1986 she married Max H. Tappen at Defiance Lutheran Church, and he survives.

Sep 11, 2023

Dennis "Denny" E. Keesbury, 73, of Montpelier passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on December 15, 1949 in Bryan to Dorman Lee and Mary Ann (Pignataro) Keesbury.  Denny graduated from Montpelier High School, then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army during Vietnam, he was...

Sep 9, 2023

Donald "Don" D. Gulick, Jr., 68, of Montpelier, departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on February 1, 1955 in Lansing, MI to Donald D. Gulick, Sr., and Barbara J. (Leathers) Gulick. Don graduated from Laingsburg High School in Laingsburg, MI. On July 19, 1974 he...

Sep 2, 2023

Charles W. Apt, 79 of Bryan, Ohio passed away after an extended illness on September 2, 2023 with his children by his side.  He was a patient at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  Charles was born on July 28, 1944 in Montpelier, Ohio to LJ and Ila Mae (Winzeler) Apt.  He attended Montpelier Schools and graduated in 1963....

Aug 30, 2023

Roselyn J. Brandeberry, 95, of Montpelier passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on March 4, 1928 in Waldron, Michigan to George B. and Dorothy D. (Lett) Lee. Rosie graduated from Waldron, Michigan High School. On September 14, 1947 she married Ralph Brandeberry in Waldron and...

Aug 18, 2023

Sandra Lee Edinger, 73 of Montpelier passed away on August 18, 2023, surrounded by her family at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born on October 25, 1949 in Montpelier, Ohio to John and Mae (Doan) Siebenaler.  Sandy was a graduate of Montpelier High School in 1968.  On December 10, 1971 she married Gary L. Edinger.

Aug 17, 2023

Kevin Lee Moore was born in Montpelier, Ohio, on January 31, 1978. He was healed by receiving his new and perfect body in heaven on August 17, 2023. He took his last breaths while surrounded by his parents and siblings: Darold and Cathy Moore, Kristina Hutchinson, Kaleb and Denise Moore, and Kurtis and Catie Moore.

Kevin loved...

Aug 14, 2023

Floyd Junior Peterson, 89, of Alvordton and formerly of Pioneer, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bryan. He was born on November 10, 1933 in Hillsdale County, MI to Charles A. and Carol M. (Harrison) Peterson. On July 17, 1953, Floyd married Sue C. Knecht in Angola, IN and...

Aug 3, 2023

Monica Jean Hale, 65, of Montpelier passed away at her home on Thursday, August 3, 2023.  She was born on December 23, 1957 in Montpelier to Harold Lee and Barbara Jean (Kline) Kreischer.

Monica attended Montpelier High School.  She was an STNA at Evergreen Manor and several other Nursing Homes in the Area.  Monica also worked as...

Aug 2, 2023

George E Thomas, 97, of Montpelier passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  He was born on March 29, 1926 in Montpelier to Benjamin Franklin and Anna Lovina (Farlee) Thomas.  George graduated from Montpelier High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States...