Jan 21, 2022

Mark Steven Sanders, 71, of Edon, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. He was born on January 26, 1950 in Bryan to Harry M. and Betty J. (Carteyn) Sanders. Mark graduated from Bryan High School and upon graduation, went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Army....

Jan 17, 2022

Kenneth "Daniel" Ulrich, 81, of Pioneer, OH and formerly of Waldron, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Angola, IN. He was born June 25, 1940 to Kenneth and Jean Ulrich in Toledo, OH. He married the love of his life, Mary Jo McCandless on July 13, 1963. Together they...

Jan 17, 2022

Richard A. Walkup, Jr., 75, of Pioneer passed away early Monday morning, January 17, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier.  He was born on January 3, 1947 in Bryan to  Richard and Mildred (Cook) Walkup, Sr.  Richard attended North Central High School.  He served his country during Vietnam in the United States Army as an MP,...

Jan 12, 2022

Kim M. Votaw, 59, of Pioneer passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  She was born on February 21, 1962 in Wauseon to Arlen K. and Christine S. (Wise) Horton.  Kim attended North Central High School.  In 1990 she graduated from Hillsdale Beauty College.

Kim was a member of the...

Jan 7, 2022

Donna J. King, 91, of Montpelier passed away Friday morning at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier.  She was born on August 17, 1930 in West Unity to Charley and Carrie (Wirick) Traxler.  Donna graduated from West Unity High School in 1948.  On June 29, 1951 she married Theodore "Ted" King and he preceded her in death in 1995.  She earned...

Jan 7, 2022

Jared D. Stewart was born January 7, 1982 in Montpelier and 40 years later passed away, on his birthday, on Friday, January 7, 2022 in Toledo.

He was a 2000 graduate of North Central High School in Pioneer.  After graduation he attended the University of Toledo and obtained a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management in 2003. ...

Jan 6, 2022

Jay C. Gear, Jr., 89, of Osseo, Michigan passed away January 6, 2022 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan, Ohio.  He was born on August 25, 1932 on the family farm in Amboy Township, Michigan to Jay C. and Sophia M. (Lister) Gear.  On December 9, 1961 he married Donna Somerlott, who preceded him in death...

Jan 6, 2022

Joe Nell Beggs, 89, of Montpelier passed away Thursday night at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier.  She was born on May 11, 1932 in Metropolis, Illinois to Charles W. and Mary L. (Lorenz) Corbett.  In 1950 Joe Nell graduated from Carrier Mills High School in Illinois.  She married James C. Beggs on September 2, 1950 in Carrier Mills and he...

Jan 6, 2022

Patricia Ann Lovejoy, 62, of Montpelier passed away early Thursday morning at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier.  She was born on October 8, 1959 in Bryan to Lyle and Vera (Pike) Lovejoy.  Patricia graduated from Montpelier High School in 1977 and attended North West State where she studied business. She married Thomas Matthews on June 22, 1979 and he preceded...

Jan 5, 2022

Juanita Ruble, 99, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Evergreen Health Center in Montpelier.  She was born on November 16, 1922 in Milford Township in Defiance County to Ernest Adam and Jenny Wanda (Frey) Riehle.  Juanita  graduated from Edgerton High School in 1940 and then graduated from Ft. Wayne International Business School with a secretarial degree.  ...

Dec 31, 2021

Ned Drake Snyder, 86, of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. He was born on June 24, 1935 to Earl H. and Beatrice L. (Drake) Snyder. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1953. On July 3, 1985 Ned married Norma J. Yarger at St. Paul's United Methodist Church...

Dec 28, 2021

Donna M. Beck, 99, of Montpelier passed away early Tuesday morning at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  She was born on May 17, 1922 in Kunkle to Alva J. and Vera M. (Warner) Oxender.  Donna graduated from Kunkle High School in 1940.  She married Richard W. Beck in 1940 and he preceded her in death in 1990 after...

Dec 21, 2021

Wanda L. McKarns, 89, of Bryan passed away Tuesday morning at her home.  She was born on October 16, 1932 in Jefferson Township, Williams County, Ohio to Jacob Sherman and Waneta (Shaul) Faber.  Wanda graduated from Montpelier High School in 1950.  On July 1, 1951 she married Harold McKarns at Zion Lutheran and he preceded her in death in...

Dec 17, 2021

Violet I. Montgomery, 100, of Montpelier passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on December 17. 2021.  She was born on March 24, 1921 in Bryan to Clayton Leroy and Alice Ethel (Bloir) Churchman.  On August 27, 1940 she married Clarence F. Montgomery, Wabash Railroad Conductor, in Napoleon and he preceded her in death in 2012.

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Dec 17, 2021

Alice Christine "Chris" Cooper, 69, of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 16, 1952 in Montpelier to Neil Edward and Anna Jean (Cosper) Cooper. Chris graduated from Montpelier High School.

For the past 5 years Chris was employed at Miller's New Market in Montpelier. Prior to...

Dec 15, 2021

Newauna "Wanie" Janell (Harvey) Echler was born on December 23, 1960, to Rev. Walter Olan and Janice (Montgomery) Harvey. December 15, 2021, Newauna went home to be with her Lord in Heaven and was greeted by Jesus, her Dad and many family members.

Newauna's faith was an essential part of her life. She was raised in a...

Dec 15, 2021

John Lee Douglass, 74, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday night at Parkview Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on August 14, 1947 in Peru, Indiana to John and Marciel (McKinley) Douglass.  John graduated from Peru High School.  John honorably served his country in the United States Marines during Vietnam.  On June 19, 1981 he married Nancy...

Dec 15, 2021

Timothy A. Thompson, 65, of Hicksville passed away Wednesday night at Brookview Health Care Center in Defiance.  He was born on March 20, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles Wayne and Joyce Elaine (Oliverson) Thompson.  Timothy married Debbra Schooley in Antwerp, Ohio and she preceded him in death in 2019.  He was a family man; he adored his family. ...

Dec 15, 2021

** The family of Jerry W. VanSickle who passed away on December 15, 2021 will have a time to receive friends from 2-6 pm on March 19, 2022 at the Williams County Conservation Club at 12813 County Road J, Montpelier, Ohio.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:30pm at the Club with Tim Castor as the...

Dec 13, 2021

Larry Dean Traxler, 80 of Kunkle passed away on December 13, 2021 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan.  He was born on March 15, 1941 in Madison Township to Cleveland and Sarah Dorothy (Bockover) Traxler.

Larry retired from Bard's Manufacturing in Bryan after 36 years of employment.  He enjoyed woodworking, building homes and businesses...