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...

Jul 31, 2023

Lee E. Clymer, 82, of Montpelier passed away at his home on Monday, July 31, 2023.  He was born on August 15, 1940 in Pioneer to Livenus G. and Virginia (McLaughlin) Clymer.  Lee graduated from North Central High School in 1958.

Lee retired from Winzeler's Stamping in Montpelier.  Prior to that he worked at Elliott Berry in...

Jul 30, 2023

Walter Boyd, Sr., 70, of Montpelier passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his home.  He was born on July 23, 1953 in Montpelier to Leonard D. and Eleanor V. (Hoops) Boyd. Walter graduated from Montpelier High School.  For most of his life he worked for Phillips in Ottawa, Ohio.  He enjoyed spending his free time at the race...

Jul 25, 2023

Ronald Lawrence Maxson, 79, of Pioneer, passed away on July 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 24, 1944 in Long Beach, CA to Wink and Marie Maxon. Ron honorably served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. One of the hobbies Ron enjoyed was horse racing.

He is survived by his...

Jul 23, 2023

Lee Ann Lofgren

Lee Ann Lofgren was born on June 8, 1940 in Currie, Minnesota and left us on July 23rd, 2023, surrounded by family, friends, and beloved canine Kaylee.

She was a resident of Merry Lake (Camden) MI for almost 30 years. Every spring she waited for the return of the migratory birds –...

Jul 22, 2023

Eathon Michael Miller, 25, of Ney passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023.  He was born on May 31, 1998 in Bryan to Chad L. Miller and Charity A. Clinger.  Eathon graduated from Edgerton High School in 2017.

He was currently employed at Bluescope Recycling and Materials in Waterloo, Indiana.  Eathon loved his son Hudson dearly, he also...