Monica M. Patterson
Apr 20, 2017
Monica Moroa Patterson, 53, passed away Thursday morning at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  She has lived in Montpelier for the last 5 years, prior to that she had lived in Sarasota, Florida for 45 years.  Monica was born on April 5, 1964 in Bryan to Donald Larry and Ella Mae (Kemarly) Patterson.  Monica graduated from Sarasota High...
Florian "Flo" A. Chirra
Apr 11, 2017
Florian "Flo" Athy Chirra, 65, passed into his Savior's arms on April 11, 2017 peacefully at his home with his wife and daughter by his side after losing his battle with cancer.  He was born on November 6, 1951 in Hillsdale, Michigan to Eldon R. and LaMoille E. (Bailey) Chirra, and was a lifelong resident of rural Pioneer, Ohio where...
Linda F. Timm
Apr 8, 2017
Linda F. Timm, 69, of Montpelier passed away Saturday night at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  She was born on July 6, 1947 in Hammond, Indiana to Francis and Lottie R. (Janesewzski) Timm.  Linda was raised in the Catholic Church.  She graduated from Calumet High School in Griffith, Indiana.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, shopping and spending time with her...
Timothy "Tim" A. Smart
Apr 8, 2017
Timothy A. Smart, 60, of Montpelier and formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday evening at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  He was born on February 11, 1957 in Montpelier to Theodore A. and Patricia I. (Yagelski) Smart.  Tim graduated from North Central High School in 1975, and in 1979 he graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a...
Patricia L. (Hendricks) Moran
Apr 1, 2017
Patricia L. Moran, 65, of Nettle Lake passed away Saturday afternoon at her home.  She was born on November 21, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to William Walter and Grace Aleene (Wheeler) Hendricks.    On November 11, 1972, she married Arthur F. Moran in Toledo and he preceded her in death in December 2008.  Patricia was a former member of the Montpelier...
Marjorie "Marge" R. (Oehring) Briner
Apr 1, 2017
Marjorie "Marge" R. Briner, 87, of Montpelier passed away Saturday at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  She was born on December 22, 1929 in Wyandotte, Michigan to George S. and Martha E. (Virnick) Oehring.  Marge graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1949.  She married David M. Briner and he preceded her in death in March 2004. Marge was a...
Lyle R. Cox
Mar 31, 2017
Lyle R. Cox, 87, of Montpelier passed away Friday afternoon at Genesis HealthCare in Bryan.  He was born on April 30, 1929 in Bridgewater Township to Samuel and Mabel (McCord) Cox.  Lyle graduated from Edon High School in 1947.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a Tech Sargent during the Korean War.  On August...
Patricia D. (Robinett) Mckenzie
Mar 29, 2017
Patricia D. McKenzie, 87, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday at her home.  She was born on June 7, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana to Claire Robinett and Leone Berle Stoy.  Pat graduated from Montpelier High School.  She married Dana "Ray" McKenzie on November 15, 1957 and he preceded her in death on June 3, 1993. Pat was a 50+ year member...
Dr. Robert "Bob" L. Taylor
Mar 27, 2017
Dr. Robert "Bob" L. Taylor, 72, of Pioneer went home to be with the Lord Monday March 27th at home after a brief illness.  He was born on April 14, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana to Wilson and Rosa (Thornberg) Taylor.  On June 21, 1997, he married Sharon A. Nolin in Quincy, Michigan and she survives.  Bob will best be...
Danny C. Sovine
Mar 27, 2017
Danny C. Sovine, 63, of Stryker passed away early Monday morning at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  He was born on January 22, 1954 in Huntington, West Virginia to Denzil C. and Dova L. (Erwin) Sovine.  Danny graduated from Hurricane High School, and attended Northwest State Community Colleges.  On August 29, 1975, he married Susan L. Ward. Danny...
Genie (Gordon) Garza
Mar 26, 2017
Genie Garza, 66, of Bryan passed away Sunday afternoon at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  She was born on July 15, 1950 in Montpelier to Eugene Franklin and Patricia Ruth (Ferguson) Gordon. Genie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montpelier.  She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1968, and from Northwest State Technical College as...
Daniel A. Dayhoff
Mar 22, 2017
Daniel Alvin Dayhoff, 85, of Angola, Indiana and formerly of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Angola. He was born on August 31, 1931 in Angola to Lorn J. and Margaret (Miser) Dayhoff. Daniel graduated from Montpelier High School in 1950. He honorably served his country in the United States...
Winona E. (Rowley) Apt
Mar 21, 2017
Winona E. Apt, 97, of Kunkle passed away early Tuesday morning at Genesis HealthCare Center in Bryan.  She was born on February 2, 1920 in Hudson, Michigan to Warren and Alfretta (Henry) Rowley, Sr.  Winona graduated from Hudson High School.  She married John Wesley Apt and he preceded her in death in 2004.  Winona worked at the 50 Corp in...
Shirley Ann (Bridges) Grime
Mar 20, 2017
Shirley Ann Grime, 80, of West Unity passed away Monday morning at Hillside Country Living in Rural Bryan.  She was born on August 2, 1936 in Continental, Ohio to William C. and Virginia P. (Myers) Bridges.  Shirley graduated from Archbold High School in 1955.  Shirley married Harold J. Grime and he preceded her in death in 1991. Shirley, a loving...
Beulah N. (Grant) Borton
Mar 17, 2017
Beulah N. Borton, 88, of Alvordton passed away early Friday morning at Parkcliff Community in Toledo, Ohio.  She was born on December 20, 1928 in Alger, Ohio to Ralph and Ida L. (Taylor) Grant.  Beulah was the 1946 valedictorian of Alvordton High School, she attended Defiance College.  On July 31, 1948, she married Kenneth L. "Shorty" Borton and he preceded...
Janet J. (Snyder) Zenz
Mar 17, 2017
Janet J. Zenz, 86, of Montpelier passed away early Friday morning at Genesis HealthCare Center in Bryan.  She was born on May 1, 1930 in Montpelier to Lawrence and Mildred (Spangler) Snyder.  Janet graduated from Montpelier High School in 1948.  She married Jack D. Zenz and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2012. Janet was a member of...
Clyde W. Oyer
Mar 15, 2017
Clyde W. Oyer, 92, of Pioneer, passed away early Wednesday morning at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  He was born on December 25, 1924 in Pioneer to Samuel and Susannah (Rediger) Oyer.  Clyde proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the infantry.  On June 5, 1943, he married Marguerite Frances Leist in...
Margaret J. (Donze) Taylor
Mar 14, 2017
Margaret Jane Taylor, 85, of Avondale, Arizona and formerly of the Edgerton area, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Avondale. She was born on February 17, 1932 in Defiance to Walter and Laura (Liski) Donze. Margaret graduated from Edgerton High School in 1950. She retired from Hayes Albion in Bryan after years of service. Margaret loved listening to...
Dallas M. Manley
Mar 6, 2017
Dallas M. Manley, 76, of Montpelier passed away early Monday morning at Genesis HealthCare Center in Bryan.  He was born on April 29, 1940 in Superior Township to Merle L. and Helen (Dean) Manley.  Dallas attended Montpelier High School.  On July 29, 1960 in Montpelier, he married Kathleen "Tiny" M. Startzman and she survives. In 2006 Dallas retired from Powers...
Beatrice M. (Coler) Rummel
Mar 5, 2017
Beatrice Mae Rummel, 91, of Montpelier passed away Sunday afternoon at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  She was born on February 14, 1926 in Camden, Michigan to Charles K. and Celesta Mae (Nye) Coler.  On April 20, 1946, she married Ross G. Rummel and he preceded her in death in October 2016.  Beatrice was a member of the Montpelier...
