Oct 22, 2020

David Lee Weirich, 64, of Moberly, Missouri passed away on October 22, 2020 at his home.  He was born on March 22, 1956 in Waterloo, Indiana to Robert and Phyllis (Bohler) Weirich.  David graduated from Montpelier High School in 1974.  He married Pamela McCreey on July 29, 1995 and she survives.

Davy worked for the Norfolk and...

Oct 18, 2020

Eileen Anita Brandt, 99, of Fayetteville, NC and formerly of Montpelier, OH passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her daughter's home. She had been in failing health for a couple of years and at the time of her passing she was under the care of Pruitt Hospice (such lovely women)

Eileen...

Oct 18, 2020

Barbara J. Dietsch, 83, of Montpelier passed away Sunday morning at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home.  She was born on September 25, 1937 in Montpelier to Doran W. and Arvilla L. (Whitney) Bavin.  Barb graduated from Montpelier High School in 1955.  She married Frank Dietsch on October 30, 1955 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church and he preceded her in...

Oct 8, 2020

Philipe "Phil" J. Esselburn, 62, of Montpelier passed away Thursday night at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on May 10, 1958 in LaRochelle, France to DeWayne L. and Ginette R. (Naud) Esselburn.  Phil graduated from DeKalb High School in Auburn, Indiana.  On November 14, 1998 he married Patricia "Pat" E. Freymuth in Tennessee...

Oct 7, 2020

Gary Kimmel, 82, of Montpelier, passed away on October 7, 2020 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. He was born on April 11, 1938 in Cleveland. Gary graduated from Montpelier High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. Gary retired after working in sales for an international telecommunication company.

He is survived...

Oct 3, 2020

Daniel F. Konoff, 44, of Montpelier passed away Saturday morning at St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, Ohio.  He was born on August 16, 1976 in Sylvania to Frederick F. and Linda J. (Goldsmith) Konoff.  On November 3, 2000 he married Reba M. Mast and she survives.

Dan was a member of Bridging the Gap Ministry in Bryan. ...

Sep 30, 2020

Darline W. Babb, 96, of Montpelier and formerly of Reading, Michigan passed into her heavenly home Wednesday afternoon at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on December 3, 1923 in Rochester, Michigan to Onna Eugene and Delia Maude (Ross) Glassford.  Darline graduated from Northern High School in Flint, Michigan in 1942.  On May 30, 1958 she...

Sep 30, 2020

Pauline Echler, 91, of Montpelier, passed away September 30, 2020, under the excellent care of Evergreen Healthcare and Elara Care Hospice of Toledo.  She was the third of four daughters born to Ruth and Clair Roush, and her sisters were Rosalie Trausch Sanders, Marjorie Michael, and Irene Reese Wilson.  For sixty-four years she was married to William Echler (d....

Sep 27, 2020

Rick(ey) L. Hicks, 61, of Montpelier went to be with God on Sunday, September 27th.  Rick leaves behind many siblings and a loving family.  His wife Marie, daughter Mrs. Thomas (Tracey)  Plummer, grandchildren Trevor Williams and Mikayla Williams, and great grandson Carter Williams are all deeply saddened by his passing.

He enjoyed woodworking, outdoor activities, fishing and...

Sep 25, 2020

J. Lynette Stickney, 96, of Montpelier, passed away on September 25, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 8, 1924 in Superior Township to Harvey and Mildred (Miller) Tingley. Lynette graduated from Montpelier High School.

Lynette was a loving wife and homemaker. She was a member of the Nettle Lake United Brethren Church and involved...

Sep 23, 2020

Dean E. Snow, 65 of West Unity passed away Wednesday morning at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on February 9, 1955 in Bryan to Roger "Frosty" D. and Dorothy M. (Gilbert) Snow.  Dean graduated from Four County Vocational Schools, in Archbold in 1974.  In the late seventies he began dating his wife Kathi J. Smethurst...

Sep 21, 2020

Jimmie Lyn Thompson, 63, of Montpelier, passed away on September 21, 2020 at his home. His was born on December 23, 1956 in Montpelier to James Wesley and Dyrrel "Susie" Lurine (Cantrell) Thompson. He married Penny A. Wilder on July 18, 1998 in Montpelier and she survives.

Jimmie was the owner and operator of Jimmie's Restaurant in...

Sep 19, 2020

Raymond A. Walker III, 36 of Camden, Michigan passed away Saturday in Lansing, Michigan.  He was born on April 9, 1984 in Toledo to Raymond A. and Annette (DeFilippo) Walker, Jr.  Raymond graduated from Waldron High School in 2002, and was currently attending Lansing Community College majoring in psychology.

He was employed by Snyder's Landscaping in Lansing,...

Sep 16, 2020

Gary "Grandpa" W. Cooksey, 67, of Montpelier passed away early Wednesday morning at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born March 12, 1953 in Brazil, Indiana to Roy P. and Mae Elizabeth (Sutherland) Cooksey.  On March 18, 2005 he married Rose M. Cherkas in Sevierville, Tennessee and she survives.

Gary was a member of the Montpelier Moose...

Sep 16, 2020

Anna E. Lukey, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon at her daughter's home.  She was born February 14, 1930 in Hamtramck, Michigan to Michael and Bessie M. (Wares) Husak.  Anna married Rudolph Lukey and he preceded her in death.

Anna loved to be around her children and grandchildren and being a homemaker was a natural fit for...

Sep 14, 2020

Fredrick "Fred" L. Gambler, Sr., 73, of Montpelier passed away Monday evening at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on March 23, 1947 in Bryan to John F. and Evelyn J. (Stine) Gambler.  Fred married Rebecca "Becky" Liroit and she preceded him in death.

In February 2018 he retired from Powers and...

Sep 11, 2020

Larry Allen Custer, 71, of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on December 6, 1948 in Montpelier to Dolan Wayne and Lavera Marie (Koby) Custer. Larry graduated from Montpelier High School and went on to attend college in Chicago. He served his country in the United States Army....

Sep 9, 2020

Moine L. Allgire, 79, of Montpelier, passed away on September 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 15, 1941 in Fayette Township, MI to Wilson and Fola (Wasnich) Allgire. Moine graduated from Camden-Frontier High School in 1959 and graduated from Hillsdale College in 1972 with a Bachelor's Degree in History. He honorably served his country in...

Sep 8, 2020

Leona Marie (Grine) Whitis passed away on Sept. 8, 2020, returning home to sit next to her Lord and Savior and reuniting with her beloved husband and son.

Leona was born on Feb. 6, 1928, to Edward and Clara Grine, both of whom preceded her in death. Leona's stepfather, Joe Sheets, also preceded her in death.

Sep 8, 2020

Helen Susann Anspaugh, 69, of Stow, OH passed away on September 8, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 19, 1951 in Bryan to Richard Earnest and Bozka Anna (Mach) Anspaugh. Helen graduated from Edon High School in 1969, went on to obtain her Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and by 1992 she obtained her Doctorate...