Apr 20, 2023

Cleeta R. Miller, 94, of Montpelier passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  She was born on February 6, 1929 in Mountain Grove, Missouri to Elbert and Stella (Middleton) Wiyrick.  On November 30, 1985 Cleeta married  Everett L. Miller and he preceded her in death in 2008.

Apr 15, 2023

Arthur W. "Bill" Good, 90, of Alvordton, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier. He was born on February 2, 1933 in Dundee, MI to Arthur and Alverda (Oyer) Good. Arthur graduated from Alvordton High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. On December 15, 1956 he...

Apr 12, 2023

Remington W. Beck, 23, of Bryan passed away in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Born on August 8, 1999 in Sylvania, OH to Robert W. and Amy R. (Stickney) Beck, Remington graduated from North Central High School in 2018. On April 8, 2023 he married Rheanna R. Stoy.

Remington attended First Presbyterian...

Mar 21, 2023

Lavern "Nick" Cogswell, 85, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 22, 1938 in Bridgewater Township to William Edward and Zelma A. (Allion) Cogswell.  Nick graduated from Montpelier High School.  On May 29, 1960 he married Gladys O. Stahler in West Unity and she survives.

Mar 20, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" J. Brown, 82, of Montpelier passed away at her home on March 20, 2023.  She was born on December 29, 1940 in Styker to Roe and Kathryn N. (Wise) Stantz.  Becky attended Stryker High School.  On December 6, 1958 she married Ronald Lee Brown and he preceded her in death in 2022.

Becky worked at...

Mar 15, 2023

James F. Gorsuch. 83, of West Unity, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Bryan. He was born on June 29, 1939 in Wauseon to Dale and Ruth (Gingery) Gorsuch.

A doctor once told Jim that he would likely not live past the age of 40, to which Jim replied, "I'm...

Mar 12, 2023

Castiel Angelo Scranton, of Nettle Lake, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Left to cherish his memory are his loving parents, Dillan Thomas and Breana Nicole (Steffes) Scranton of Nettle Lake; two big brothers, Gage Dean Scranton and Zander William Scranton; his big sister, Harlee Quinn Scranton; paternal grandparents, Amy (Will) Fleitz of...

Mar 9, 2023

Sally E. Starr, 75, of Fremont, Indiana peacefully returned home on March 9, 2023 in Excelsior, Minnesota after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her loving husband, John Hassleswerth, daughters Julie (Chuck) Flower, and Joni (Bill Bock) Starr, grandchildren Chandler Monroe, Marley Flower, Hudson Bock, and siblings Virgil (Marilynn) Rupp, and Sharon Steinke, along with many...

Mar 7, 2023

William "Bill" L. Goddard, 86, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 as the result of an automobile accident.  He was born on December 29, 1936 in Montpelier to William O. and Flossie Y. (Weiser) Goddard.  Bill served his country in the United States Army stationed in Fort Knox.

He was a member of the Montpelier...

Mar 5, 2023

James "Jim" A. Brigle, 75, of Edon passed away Sunday, March 5th at his home, surrounded by his family and close friends.  He was born on March 24, 1947 in Edon to Kenneth L. and Marjorie W. (Schooley) Brigle.  Jim graduated from Edon High School in 1965 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army...

Mar 1, 2023

Russell Lee Layman, 65, of Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier. He was born on January 21, 1958 in Morenci, MI to Robert and Virginia (Huyck) Layman.

He is survived by his daughter, Holly Layman of Montpelier; two grandchildren, Sabrina and Edward Brown; two great grandchildren, Remington and Raelyn Athy;...

Mar 1, 2023

Arthur "Butch" Knepper, 68, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice.  He was born on April 20, 1954 in Bryan to Donald A. and Nola Maxine (Brown) Knepper.  Butch graduated from North Central High School in 1972.  On November 30, 1973 he married Carol A. Locy at West Bethesda Presbyterian Church and she...

Feb 26, 2023

Billie Sue Kirkendall, 84, of Montpelier passed away Sunday evening at Bryan Healthcare in Bryan.  She was born on August 20, 1938 in Rolla, Missouri to William H. and Oma M. (Campbell) Wooster.  Billie graduated from Rolla High School.  She married Dale Kirkendall on April 2, 1960 in Rolla, Missouri and he preceded her in death on February 28,...

Feb 23, 2023

Julaine Ely, 96, of Montpelier passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Evergreen Health Care in Montpelier.  She was born on March 16, 1926 in Montpelier to Sylvester "Davy" and Euprasia Pearl (Brannan) Knecht.  Julaine graduated from Montpelier High School in 1944.  On June 11, 1945 she married Robert G. Ely and he preceded her in death on September...

Feb 19, 2023

Richard Lavon Apt, 93, as resident of Montpelier for nearly all his life, passed away on February, 19, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. He was born on January 21, 1930 in Florence Township to L.J. and Ila (Winzler) Apt. Richard honorably served his country in the 82 Airborne Division for the U.S. Army and as...

Feb 19, 2023

Darlene "Dee" Y. Gunn, 86, of Montpelier passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Fountain Park Inn and Villas, in Bryan.  She was born on July 9, 1936 in Montpelier to Lawrence M. and Julia M. (Leatherman) Tressler.

Dee graduated from Kunkle High School in 1954.  On Christmas Eve of 1958 she married Leland D. Gunn...

Feb 15, 2023

Rebecca Jane Allen, 93 of Ithaca, Michigan passed into the arms of Jesus at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan, Ohio due to a heart ailment.  She was born on November 28, 1929 in Kokomo, Indiana to Clyde and Icy (Shonert) Buchanan.

Rebecca moved many times during her teenage years due to her father passing. ...

Feb 6, 2023

Howard Lewis Schafer, 95, of Pioneer passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Hillside Country Living in Rural Bryan.  He was born on May 3, 1927 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Joseph Herman and Freida Eliza (Sell) Schafer.

Howard was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Archbold, Ohio, where he served as an Elder, Trustee, Sunday...

Feb 5, 2023

Kay Ellen (Wisman) Wolf, 80, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier. She was born on March 25, 1942, in Montpelier to Lloyd and Ruth (Waterston) Wisman. Kay was a graduate of Montpelier High School.

Kay worked for CHWC as a unit secretary in both the Montpelier and Bryan...

Jan 27, 2023

Edith "Miriam" Clum, 92, of Montgomery, Michigan passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Parkview Nursing Care Center in Edgerton.  She was born on December 16, 1930 in Philo, Ohio to  Alfred L. and Mary I. (Ziegler) Mautz.  Miriam graduated from Roseville High School and attended Capital University in Columbus.  On October 25, 1952 she married William "Bill" Clum...