Nov 21, 2020

Donna J. Gear, 80, of Osseo, MI passed away at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Care in Archbold, OH on November 21, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Donna was born on February 29, 1940 to Dale R. and Inez Waneta (Alwood) Somerlott, who proceeded her in death.

On December 9, 1961 Donna married Jay C. Gear, Jr at the...

Nov 1, 2020

Sonia M. Fournier, 46, of Flint, MI and formerly of Montpelier passed away at her home on Sunday, November 1st.  She was born on June 20, 1974 in Bryan to Charles and Diana (Brewer) Ewers.  Sonia graduated from Montpelier High School in 1992.  On July 6, 2019 she married Brian D. Fournier and he survives.

Sonia was...

Oct 28, 2020

Terry L. Gee, 73, of Montpelier passed away October 28th at home with his family.  He was born October 22, 1947 in Wauseon, Ohio to Richard and Marcella (Johnson) Gee.  He was a 1965 graduate of Waldron High School.  Terry was a lifelong truck driver and a member of the Montpelier Moose.  His favorite job was being a father. ...

Oct 25, 2020

Norman L. Snow, 66, of Montpelier passed away Sunday, October 25th at his home.  He was born on November 3, 1953 in Montpelier to James Milton and Wanda Lou (Parks) Snow, Sr.  Norman graduated from Montpelier High School in 1973.

Norman worked for Mohawk Tools for 20 years, he retired as a machinist from Martin Sprocket and...

Oct 24, 2020

Richard W. Leskow, 90, of Toledo passed away Saturday morning at Arbors of Oregon.  He was born on August 26, 1920 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to  Peter and Francis (Ferguson) Leskow.  Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War.  On October 27, 1953 he married Carolyn Lee Greek and she...

Oct 24, 2020

David "Dave" Eugene Shafer, 61, of Montpelier, passed away on October 24, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1959 in Findlay to Ella Shafer. After high school, Dave served for a brief time in the United States Marine Corps. In 1978 he married Tama M. Stahler at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Montpelier and...

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...