Jun 17, 2021

Robert L. Bauer, 82, a lifelong resident of Montpelier, passed away Thursday afternoon at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier.  He was born on April 8, 1939 in Montpelier to Jacob Ward and Juna Marcella (Hasford-Beard) Bauer.  Bob graduated as the class president from Montpelier High School in 1958.  He proudly served his country in the United States...

Jun 15, 2021

William "Bill" John Stahler aka "Skid Plate", 49, of Montpelier, passed away on June 15, 2021. He was born on October 20, 1971 in Bryan to William Dale Stahler and Wanda Jean Rademaker. Bill attended Montpelier High School.

Bill worked as a welder at Precise Metal Form in Bryan for over 20 years. He attended the Montpelier...

Jun 14, 2021

Mayroe Enos "Barney" Michael, 97, marched softly into the arms of Jesus on June 14, 2021 at Hillside Country Living where he had resided for the past two years.  Barney was born April 17, 1924 on Court Street in Montpelier, Ohio.  He was the youngest son of Hurschul and Violet (Stuller) Michael.

Barney's childhood was spent in...

Jun 11, 2021

Glen D. Croy, 62, of Montpelier passed away Friday morning at his home.  He was born on October 29, 1959 in Navarre, Ohio to Archie Arnold and Marylou (Alexander) Croy, Sr.  Since the age of 18 Glen was involved in the drywall business.  Since 1990 he owned and operated Croy Drywalling in Montpelier.  He always had time for his...

Jun 8, 2021

Donald E. Moore, 76, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday evening at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born  on August 2, 1944 in Montpelier to Forrest "Raymond" and Ethel "Maxine" (Bordner) Moore.  Donald graduated from Montpelier High School in 1962, then earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Tri State College, in Angola, Indiana.  On August 20, 1962...

Jun 3, 2021

Joel Ryan Fackler, 30, of Pioneer, passed away on June 3, 2021 at Ascensions Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on October 18, 1990 in Bryan to Thomas E. and Melody D. (Price) Fackler. Joel graduated from North Central High in 2007.

Joel was a very friendly person and especially got along well with children....

May 24, 2021

Shirley Eleanor Clark, 85, of Waldron, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility in Hillsdale, MI. She was born on May 25, 1935 in Montpelier to Harold and Naomi Pearl (Farlee) Andrews. Shirley graduated from Waldron High School. On December 10, 1955 she married Marvin Clark in Waldron and he precedes her...

May 21, 2021

Tamra Beth Livensparger, 60, of Pioneer passed away Friday evening at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  She was born on July 17, 1960 in Hillsdale, Michigan to Judson D. and Doris C. (Goodman) Fee, Sr.  Tamra graduated from Waldron High School in 1979.  On January 7, 1995 she married Michael J. Livensparger at the Church of Christ...

May 19, 2021

AJ Rutledge, 95, of Pioneer passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Community Hospital and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  He was born on April 10, 1926 in rural Montpelier to James Albert and Sylvia Belle (Lomis) Rutledge.  On April 10, 1948 AJ married Doral Jean Haughn in rural Montpelier and she preceded him in death.

He proudly...

May 16, 2021

Sharon Ann Stecovich, 74, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Community Hospital & Wellness Centers in Bryan. She was born on July 19, 1946 in Napoleon, OH to Virgil A. and Clarissa M. (Rohrs) Franz. In 1955, the family moved to Montpelier, where she enjoyed growing up and living on the family farm for the...

May 11, 2021

Marilyn Kay Moor, 68, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday afternoon at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on November 2, 1952 in Bryan to Russell and Betty (Durham) Dunseth.  Marilyn graduated from Montpelier High School in 1970.

Marilyn was a member of West Bethesda Church in Montpelier.  She was a lifetime member of the...

May 7, 2021

Lloyd B. "Babe" Lashaway, 79, of Alvordton, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 2, 1942 in Liberty Center to Louis "Earl" and Fay Elizabeth (Hoffman) Lashaway. Babe graduated from Camden Frontier High School in 1959 and went on to attend Michigan State University. He honorably served...

May 7, 2021

Linda L. Moore, 85, of Montpelier passed away early Friday morning at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  She was born on June 9, 1935 in Montpelier to Glen and Neva I. (Gray) Bailey.  Linda graduated from Montpelier High School in 1953.  On November 15, 1953 she married Bob Moore in Montpelier and he preceded her in death on...

May 6, 2021

Tyler Logan McIntosh, 20, of Bryan and formerly of Montpelier passed away Thursday morning.  He was born on July 19, 2000 in Bryan to Jeffery M. and Kimberly S. (Apt) Mosier.  Tyler graduated from Montpelier High School in 2019, he attended the Auto Tech program at Four County Career Center.  He was currently employed at Lois Yoder Trucking in...

May 3, 2021

Onnaliesa Marie Douglass, 68, of Pioneer, passed away peacefully, joining her husband, Robert and son, Cody in heaven on Monday, May 3, 2021. She was born on July 17, 1952 in Hillsdale, MI to Vernon and Joanne (Brattin) Clark. Onnaliesa graduated from Waldron High School and went on to beautician school.

Onnaliesa was a loving and caring...

May 1, 2021

Virginia Elnora (Headley) Swift, 99, of Montpelier, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. She was born on October 11, 1921 in rural Edgerton to Alva Wayne and Florence Valetta (Henney) Headley. Virginia graduated from Edgerton High School in 1939. On February 28, 1940 she married Robert "Bob" Wallace Swift in Metz, IN...

May 1, 2021

Beverly "Bev" B. Miller, 89, of Montpelier passed away Saturday morning, May 1, 2021 at Defiance Area Regional Hospice Center.  She was born on June 14, 1931 in Archbold to Edward G. and Mattie M. (Miller) Shellenberger.  Bev graduated from Bryan High School in 1949.  She earned her RN degree from Goshen College Fort Wayne Hospital School of Nursing...

Apr 30, 2021

Sonda Marie Manley, 73, of Pioneer passed away Friday evening, April 30, 2021 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born on October 27, 1947 in Bryan to Charles W. and Rose M. (Pignataro) Miller.  Sonda graduated from Montpelier High School in 1965.  On July 27, 1968 she married Larry G. Manley at Sacred Heart Church in Montpelier...

Apr 28, 2021

Charlotte Ann (Best) Culler, 88 of Bryan, passed away on April 28, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on May 14, 1932 in Montpelier to Lester and Zola (Flickinger) Best. Charlotte graduated from Montpelier High School in 1950 and attended The Ohio State University for nursing. She graduated from Fort Wayne Lutheran...

Apr 27, 2021

Virginia "Ginnie" L. McMillen, 60, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday morning at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  She was born on November 17, 1960 in Fremont, Ohio to Richard and Barbara (Craig) Heichel.  Ginnie graduated from Clyde High School in 1979.  On September 10, 2011 she married Reed James McMillen at the Eagles Pond and he survives.