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...

Jan 26, 2023

Beloved son, grandson, brother, father, uncle and friend, Joshua Ralph Stuckey, 32 of Defiance, was unexpectedly taken from this world too soon on Thursday, January 26, 2023. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his sudden passing. Josh was born on February 8, 1991 in Bryan to Ralph A. and Tammy S. (Bailey) Stuckey.

Josh attended...

Jan 19, 2023

Van A. Brandon, 72, of Montpelier, passed away on January 19, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1950 in Montpelier to Eldon R. and Esther J. (Stantz) Brandon. Van graduated from North Central High School and was a lifelong farmer.

He leaves behind a sister, Iva L. Mettler of Auburn, IN and numerous...

Jan 18, 2023

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

Jan 17, 2023

Helen Marie Cobb, 92, of Taylorsville, North Carolina and formerly of Montpelier, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 after a short illness. Helen was born on July 16, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Hofbauer in Akron, Ohio. On Oct. 17, 1953 she married Alfred E. Cobb and he preceded her in death, after 67 years of marriage,...

Jan 10, 2023

Loretta Ann Burkhart, 68, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. She was born on December 16, 1954 in Wauseon, OH to Elgin A. and Donna A. (Eaton) Gearig. Loretta graduated from Hilltop High School in 1973. On February 10, 1994 she married David "Shorty" Burkhart at Jacoby's Ole...

Jan 8, 2023

Tiffany Dawn Fivecoate, 38, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2023. She was born in Bryan, Ohio on June 11, 1984, and raised in Pioneer by parents Tom and Jammie Richmond.

Tiffany graduated from North Central High School in 2002 where she participated in cheerleading and softball, as well as playing in the school band....

Jan 6, 2023

Letha E. Payne, 73 of Montpelier passed away on January 6, 2023 at Promedica Hospital in Defiance.  She was born on March 30, 1949 in Ashtabula, Ohio to George and Gloria (Cuplit) Barry.

Letha retired from the United States Postal Service after 36 years, with most of her years served in the Dayton area as a clerk. ...

Dec 30, 2022

Ronnie C. Andrews, 64, of Montpelier passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home.  He was born on November 23, 1958 in Montpelier to Cleo and Mildred Ruth (Gibbs) Andrews.  Ronnie graduated from Montpelier High School in 1977.

He was the owner / operator of Andrews Lawn Service in Montpelier since high school.  Ronnie was...

Dec 29, 2022

Wylie Rose Brown, 90, of Hartford, MI, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at home surrounded by family singing Amazing Grace and prayer. She was born on January 6, 1932 in Putnam County, OH to Carl Elbert and Sarah Minnie (Oberdier) Lusk. Wylie graduated from Columbus Grove High School in 1949. On May 19, 1977 she married Lewis...

Dec 27, 2022

Dee A. Lantz, 73 of Montpelier passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  She was born on July 7, 1949 in Bryan, Ohio to Dwight and Thelma J. (Helie) Lanius.  Dee graduated from North Central High School.  In 1964 she married Jon L. Lantz in Montpelier and he survives.

Dee was primarily a homemaker...

Dec 25, 2022

James A. Waterston, 76, of Pioneer passed away at his home on Sunday, December 25, 2022.  He was born in Montpelier on June 17, 1946 to Gerald W. and Vivienne E. (Steyer) Waterston.  Jim graduated from Montpelier High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marines.

He was a proud Bridgewater Township Farmer.  Jim...