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...

Dec 16, 2025

Grace Annabelle Faunce, 86, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1939 in Defiance, Ohio to Walter and Pearl (Balzer) Hancock. Grace graduated from Stryker High School in 1957 and on July 11, 1959 she married Dennis I. Faunce at Stryker Baptist Church.

Dec 13, 2025

Christy Lee Wagler, 76, of Waldron, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on December 12, 1949 in Angola, Indiana to Francis L and Vesta "Lucille" (Bechtol) Frisbie. Christy graduated from North Central High School in 1967, where she was involved in FFA.

Christy retired from Sauder's Woodworking in Archbold after...

Dec 13, 2025

Donald L. Waldron, 93 of Montpelier, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 27, 1932 in Montpelier to Everett and Myrtle (Stantz) Waldron. Don graduated from Montpelier High School and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force as a Sargent during the Korean War, where he was a...

Dec 7, 2025

Bradford G. Stahl, 69 of Montpelier passed away on December 7, 2025 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier.  He was born on July 19, 1956 in Montpelier to James B. and Bonnie J. (Brown) Stahl.  Bradford graduated from Montpelier High School in 1974 and would eventually obtain an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Electronic Technology from DeVry Institute...

Dec 4, 2025

Sandra K. Karnes, 84, of Montpelier passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 in the home that she grew up in.  She was born on January 28, 1941 in Wauseon, Ohio to Weldon and Nina D. (Oberlander) Kizer.  Sandra graduated from Montpelier High School and then received her Bachelor's Degree in Early Education from BGSU.  On January 28, 1962...

Nov 30, 2025

Robert L. Tom peacefully passed away at the age of 91, on November 30, 2025, at the CHP Inpatient Hospice facility in Defiance, Ohio. Robert was born on March 2, 1934, to Floyd and Gail (Woods) Tom at their home in Pittsford, Michigan. He attended Hay Jay Elementary and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1953. On July 15,...

Nov 30, 2025

William George Henry, 74, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Parkview Reginal Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on October 20, 1951, in Wauseon to Oscar K. and Phyllis J. (Boisher) Henry. Bill graduated from Montpelier High School in 1969 and went on to graduate from Bowling Green State University in 1973, where...

Nov 28, 2025

Agnes M. Stoker, 91, of Edon passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  She was born on September 29, 1934 in Superior Township to Basil N. and Frances A. (Stoy) Steffes.  Aggie graduated from Northwest High School in 1952.

Aggie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee.  In...

Nov 23, 2025

Betty A. Johnson, 82 of Alvordton passed away on November 23, 2025 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier.  She was born on August 29, 1943 in Wauseon, Ohio to Ernest L. and Velehr V. (Woolace) Ricks.  Betty graduated from North Central High School in Pioneer.  On August 9, 1981 she married Dennis H. Johnson, and he preceded her in...