Feb 12, 2026

Jennifer Joann "Jen" Bartlett  (Weitzel), age 47, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Defiance, Ohio. Born on June 12, 1978, in Bryan, Ohio, Jen lived a life filled with creativity, love, and unwavering devotion to her family. A proud graduate of Montpelier High School's Class of 1997, Jen carried her vibrant energy and artistic spirit into every chapter...

Feb 9, 2026

Gary A. Crider, 72, of Pioneer went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 9, 2026 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson, Michigan.  He was born on October 29, 1953 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to Paul H. and Mary Ellen (Griffin) Crider.  Gary graduated from Findlay High School in 1971 and went on to get his bachelor's...

Feb 2, 2026

Michael Lynn Shutts, 71, of Montpelier passed away on February 2, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 11, 1954 in Angola, Indiana.  Michael retired from Sauder Manufacturing. He also worked at Sauder Woodworking and Beam Stream.  In his spare-time, Michael enjoyed playing guitar in two local bands by the name of "Remedy"...

Jan 31, 2026

Roger L. Bible, 85, of Montpelier passed away on January 31, 2026 at his son's home in Hastings Michigan.  He was born on January 29, 1941 in Bryan to Paul and Doris (Waterston) Bible.  Roger graduated from Montpelier High School in 1959.  He was a member of Bridgewater Community Church.

For over 30 years Roger was employed...

Jan 25, 2026

Audree Ann (Fiser) Schmucker, 92, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 25, 2026, at The Lakes of Monclova in Maumee, Ohio.

Audree was born in Pioneer, Ohio, on Dec. 2, 1933, to Emerson and Marjorie (Mercer) Fiser. She attended Pioneer (now North Central) High School and married Ronald Sam Schmucker at St. Peter's Catholic Church in...

Jan 24, 2026

Velma "Peggy" C. Miller, 84, of Bryan, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Majestic Care of Bryan. She was born on March 22, 1941 to Francis "Frank" and Velma K. (Muir) Goodside.

Peggy is survived by her nephew, Arthur Goodside, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Miller; and siblings.

Jan 21, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Aden H. Beachy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 19, 2026

Chris E. Richmond, 70, of Montpelier passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on December 16, 1954 in Montpelier to Rexford E. and Vivian M. (Wheeler) Richmond.  Chris graduated from Montpelier High School in 1973, then served in the United States Navy from 1975-1979.

He is survived by his...

Jan 12, 2026

Kevin E. Downing, 67 of Pioneer, passed away on January 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on March 15, 1958 in Warsaw, Indiana to Richard L. and Carolyn D. (Boothman) Downing. Kevin graduated from North Central High School and went on to attend Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne to study refrigeration.

Kevin worked at Aro...

Jan 12, 2026

Ricky "Ric" J. Brandt, 74, of Edon, passed away surrounded by his family on January 12, 2026 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on December 18, 1951 in Bryan to Robert S. and Josephine (Pignataro) Brandt.  Ric graduated from Montpelier High School in 1970 where he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball.  On July 16, 1971...

Jan 11, 2026

Patricia Ann Beebe, 67, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was born on May 23, 1958 in Bryan to William Wayne and Clarabell Marie (Topps) Russell.

Pat worked as a quality engineer for Kamco Industries in West Unity for over 20 years. She was a kind, loving and caring soul who had a...

Jan 10, 2026

Wayne Harlan Edwards, 91, of Pioneer, Ohio, was born on November 9, 1934, at his family home in Louisville, Kentucky, alongside his twin brother, Wavy Garland Edwards. From an early age, he developed a deep love for history, faith and learning-passions that shaped the course of his life.

Wayne became a Christian in his teens and was...

Jan 10, 2026

Rex Earl Flower, 65, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Panama City Florida with his daughter Denia by his side. He was born on September 23, 1960 in Bryan, Ohio to Dale and Maxine (Fry) Flower. Rex graduated from Edon High School and retired from Letts Industries in Pioneer after 30 plus years.

Jan 9, 2026

Janet Marie (Huser) Wilson, 80, of Montgomery, Michigan, formerly of Muncie, Indiana, passed away at her home, surrounded by the love and support of her family and close friend. She was able to spend her final days at her cherished lake cottage on Little Long Lake, a place that brought her great peace and joy.

Jan was...

Jan 5, 2026

Robert Henry Filson, 83, of Edon and formerly of Bryan, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 5, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Redd and Gretchen Filson. Robert graduated from Montpelier High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army for 4 years.

Robert retired...

Jan 3, 2026

Annette K. Heller, 66, of Pioneer passed away on January 3, 2026 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born on November 9, 1959 in Defiance to Earl B. and Mary K. (Orthwein) Carlson.  Annette was a 1978 graduate of North Central High School and six months later on September 23rd, she married Greg D. Heller in...

Dec 31, 2025

Carolyn Elaine Davenport, 75, of Bryan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1950 in Poplarville, Mississippi to Martin and Pauline (Eaton) Davis. Carolyn graduated from Montpelier High School in 1968 and then attended Hillsdale School of Cosmetology.  On November 2, 1968 she married...

Dec 25, 2025

Joanne D. Bandeen, 84, of Pioneer passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Parkview Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on September 14, 1941 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to David H. and Mary Irene (Myers) Dulaney.   In 1959 Joanne graduated from Hemet Union High School in Hemet, California.  She earned her Bachelor's Degree in English and...

Dec 23, 2025

Amy "Tate" L. LaCombe, 56, of Pioneer passed away peacefully after fighting a two year, courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family and friends on December 23, 2025 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born on June 8, 1969 in Morenci, Michigan to Alan F. and Barbara (Uecker) LaCombe.  Tate graduated from North Central High...

Dec 18, 2025

Brenda Lu Beach, 83, of Wooster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Hillside Country Living in Wauseon, Ohio. She was born on May 27, 1942 to David and Inez (Hobbs) Beach. Brenda graduated from Montpelier High School in 1960 and went on to obtain her Bachelor's Degree in elementary education.

Brenda began her teaching...