Sep 23, 2021

Kelly Sue Schaffter, 17, of Montpelier passed away Thursday, September 23rd at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on August 25, 2004 in Bryan to Anthony "Andy" L. and Stacy L. (Lesnet) Schaffter.

Kelly was a member of Edon United Methodist Church.  She was a Junior at Montpelier High School, where she...

Sep 22, 2021

Richard Arvin Zuver, 87, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday evening at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 21, 1934 in West Unity to Cyrus W. and Julia E. (Short) Zuver.  Richard graduated from West Unity High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Richard married Dianne...

Sep 22, 2021

David Carl Weber, 80, of Pioneer passed away peacefully after a brief illness Wednesday evening at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 18, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Harold R. and Ester June (Zulch) Weber.  David graduated from Montpelier High School in 1959.  He married Phyllis Carter and she preceded him...

Sep 21, 2021

Robert Allen Bailey, 75, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday night at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on September 30, 1945 in Brandy Station, Virginia to John Thomas and Savilla Mae (Scott) Bailey.  Robert attended Culpeper High School in Virginia.  On June 11, 1965 he married Barbara Ann Ellis and she survives.

Robert worked...

Sep 19, 2021

Michael D. Sims, 74, of Wartrace, Tennessee passed away Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was born on April 25, 1947 in Garden City, Michigan to Stacey Casper and Helene E. (Schwartz) Sims.  Michael was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University in 1970 and a Masters of Science in Electrical...

Sep 16, 2021

Lois P. Clark, 80, of Bryan passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Community Hospital and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  She was born on October 9, 1940 in Montpelier, Ohio to Oliver and Leona I. (Humbarger) Stantz.  She attended Kunkle High School.  On November 18, 1976 she married Paul I. Clark and he survives.

Lois was a...

Sep 12, 2021

Russell D. Oxender passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 97 in Tucson, Arizona, where he had enjoyed wintering for the past 20 years with Muriel Stevens and her family.  Born August 13, 1924 in Kunkle, Ohio to Alva J and Vera (Warner) Oxender, Russell was one of six children.

Russell graduated from Kunkle High...

Sep 5, 2021

Diana J. Stairhime-Kosier, 77, of Kunkle, OH and formerly of Hicksville, OH went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. She was born on October 9, 1943 in Hicksville to Randall W. and Leitha B. (Ruppert) Cottrell. Diana attended Hicksville High School. On September 24, 1960 she...

Sep 3, 2021

Margaret L. Miller, 98, of Bryan passed away on September 3, 2021 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, OH. She was born on May 15, 1923 in Stryker to Wendell and Ruth Grisier. Margaret graduated from Stryker High School. On August 22, 1942 she married John Denver Miller in Stryker and they spent 72 loving years together before his...

Sep 2, 2021

Gary G. Lesnet, 76 of Montpelier died Thursday, September 2, 2021 after a brief illness at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on August 16, 1945 in Angola, Indiana to George W. and L. Eleanor (Briner) Lesnet.  Gary graduated from Edon High School in 1963 and then went on to serve his country in the United...

Sep 1, 2021

Tiffany G. Wheeler, 39, of Montpelier, passed away on September 1, 2021. She was born on February 20, 1982 in Oklahoma City, OK. Tiffany enjoyed listening to music, dancing and singing. She loved horseback riding and her horse Sundance.

Tiffany is survived by her four children, Desirae (Aaron) Wheeler of Hillsdale, Harley Wheeler of Montpelier, Kristen Hickman...

Aug 29, 2021

Judith A. Willis, 81, of Port St. Lucie, Florida and formerly of Montpelier passed away Sunday August 29th 2021 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Florida.  She was born on February 25, 1940 in Edgerton, Ohio to Paul and Dolores (Green) Maple, Jr.  In 1958 Judy graduated from Edgerton High School.  She married Donald L. Willis, and he preceded...

Aug 20, 2021

Lester "Gene" E. Cook III, 68, of Montpelier passed away Friday afternoon at Community Hospital and Wellness Center, Bryan.  He was born on August 17, 1953 in Montpelier, Ohio to Roland and F. Juanita (Petre) Cook.

Gene served in the United States Army from (1976-1979) and was honorably discharged. He Loved listening to the Cleveland Indians on...

Aug 19, 2021

Albert "Al" M. Lennox, 70, of Pioneer and formerly of Virginia passed away Thursday afternoon at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on November 24, 1950 in Clawson, Michigan to Albert and Dorothy (Frankow) Lennox.  Al graduated from Clawson High School in 1968.  On  June 23, 1984 he married Rhonda G. Edwards in Michigan...

Aug 13, 2021

David L. Goeltzenleuchter, 81, of Montpelier passed away Friday evening at Community Hospital and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  He was born on December 31, 1939 in Montpelier to Louis R. And Virginia C. (Haase) Geoltzenleuchter.  David graduated from Montpelier High School in 1957.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, stationed in San Diego in the...

Aug 8, 2021

Jack G. Lanius, 91 of Sun City Center, passed away on August 8, 2021. He was born on June 9, 1930, to the late Lila (Richardson) and Clarence Lanius in Pioneer, Ohio.

He graduated from Montpelier High School. Following high school, Jack enlisted in the newly formed Air Force and served in the Korean War in Fukuoka,...

Aug 5, 2021

Darlene Judy Haynes, 69, of Montpelier, passed away on August 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 15, 1951 in Bryan to John J. and Frances L. (Smith) Kreischer. Darlene attended Montpelier High School and attained her GED in 1997.  She was a life member of the Eagles in Montpelier.

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Jul 31, 2021

Willis "Willie" Herbert Keller, 84 of Montpelier and formerly of Kunkle, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 30, 1936 in Hillsdale, MI to Ernest E. and Geraldine (Barret) Keller. Willie graduated from Kunkle High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. On...

Jul 30, 2021

Dean Smethurst, 75, of Montpelier, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice after a courageous two-year fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born May 4, 1946 in Wauseon to Theodore and Nettie Ellen (Wiyrick) Smethurst. Dean graduated from Montpelier High School in 1964. On September 9, 1967 he married Susan J. Laub in Hicksville and...

Jul 29, 2021

Patti L. Oyer, 67, of Montpelier, passed away on July 29, 2021 at her home. She was born on April 25, 1954 in Montpelier to John J. and Francis L. (Smith) Kreischer. Patti graduated from Montpelier High School in 1972. On November 25, 1972 she married Michael R. Oyer in Montpelier and he survives.

Patti worked as...