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...

Sep 6, 2020

Andrea Renee Roerig, 57, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 9, 1963, in Coldwater, Michigan, to Jack and Sylvia (Duckett) Wages. Andrea graduated from Coldwater High School and went on to attend Ferris State University. On August 18, 1984, she married Daniel A. Roerig at Holy Trinity...

Sep 6, 2020

Dennis "Denny" F. Goebel, 76, of Alvordton, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2020 at Promedica Toledo Hospital.  He was born on October 28, 1943 in Edgerton to Bernard and Henrietta (Miller) Goebel.  Denny spent his career working in construction as a general laborer.

He is survived by his wife JoAnn Handsone; children Todd (Tammy), Heather, Hiedi, Jeff...

Aug 27, 2020

James E. Coolman, 77, of Montpelier passed away Thursday evening at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  He was born on February 23, 1943 in Adrian, Michigan to Everett L. and Valorus (Grimm) Coolman.  Jim graduated from Edon High School in 1961.  On September 12, 1998 he married Peggy J. (Tracht) Pollick and she survives.

He...

Aug 16, 2020

Robert A. Storrer, 95, of Montpelier passed away Sunday evening at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan. He was born on March 28, 1925 in Montpelier to Adolph Conrad and Mildred May (Weuger) Storrer. On June 23, 1946 he married Jane L. Grimes in Montpelier and she preceded him in death. They were married for 70 years.

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Aug 14, 2020

Guy William "Bill" Edwards, 78, of Bryan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 14, 2020 at SKLD in Bryan. He was born on May 28, 1942 in Bryan to Warren Hendrix and Iris Lucile (Mercer) Edwards. Bill attended North Central High School.

Bill worked for Isaac's in Bryan starting out as a tire maker and...

Aug 13, 2020

Reverend David E. Tilly, 65, of Montpelier passed away Thursday morning at Waterville Healthcare.  He was born on February 4, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Evan Conrad and Lois A. (Rask) Tilly.  On June 1, 1985 he married Jean L. Voelker and she survives.

Dave graduated from North Allegheny High School in North Hills, Pennsylvania.  He earned...

Aug 9, 2020

Dale A. Puff Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020 surrounded by family at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana to be with his Lord and Savior.  Born April 10, 1934 on the family farm in Poe, Indiana.  He was the son of the late Adolph W. and Malinda Ann (Parker) Puff.  He graduated from Concordia...

Aug 6, 2020

Daphne Lyric Hannaford, 9, of Edon, passed away peacefully at her home on August 6, 2020. She was born on July 27, 2011 in Bryan to Eric J. Hannaford and Cherish L. Brown. Daphne attended Edon Elementary School and was a proud Bomber on the 8U softball team that won the championship during the 2019 season. She recently achieved...

Aug 4, 2020

Larry A. Leazier, 82, of Columbia City and formerly of Montpelier, passed away on August 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 5, 1937 in Fort Wayne, IN to Donald E. and Goldie E. (Guisinger) Leazier. Larry honorably served his country in the United States Navy for over 20 years, serving during the Vietnam War. On...

Jul 28, 2020

Larry E. McKelvey, 73, of Montpelier, passed away on July 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 26, 1947 in Wauseon to Walter R. and Gladys I. (Shaull) McKelvey. Larry graduated from Montpelier High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army completing one tour during The Vietnam War.

Larry retired...

Jul 21, 2020

Angela "Angie" H. Cryer, 79, of Montpelier passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born on October 20, 1940 in Adrian, Michigan to Paul J. and Velma L. (Martin) Anders.  Angie graduated from Montpelier High School in 1958.  On December 13, 1958 she married Allen E. Cryer in Montpelier and he...

Jul 16, 2020

Mark A. Koller, 59, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 12, 1961 in Bryan to Charles E. and Dorothy A. (Comings) Koller. Mark graduated from Bryan High School in 1979 and attended Defiance College after graduation.

Since 2001, Mark worked at Green Bay Packaging in Archbold...

Jul 9, 2020

Margaret E. Gordon, 96, of Montpelier passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice center.  She was born on January 23, 1924 in Pulaski to John A. and Dorothy Louella (Rausch) Osborn.  Margaret graduated from Montpelier High School in 1942.  She married Henry "Hank" Gordon and he preceded her in death.

Margaret was a...

Jul 8, 2020

Jerald "Jerry" J Mercer, 82, of Montpelier, passed away on July 8, 2020 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier. He was born on May 29, 1938 in West Jefferson, OH to Otis E. and Thelma (Wright) Mercer, Sr. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1956. On June 24, 1961 he married Donna D. Fether at the Church of...