James R. Hopkins
Feb 20, 2016
James R. Hopkins, 82, of Montpelier passed away Saturday morning at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on September 10, 1933 in Montpelier to Clarence Ross and Muriel E. (Jackson) Hopkins.  James attended Montpelier High School.  James proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  On February 9, 1953 he married Jacqueline "Jackie"...
Sherri (Humbarger) Thompson
Feb 17, 2016
On February 17th, Sherri Lynn Thompson went to be with her father Richard and brother Rick in Heaven.  Sherri was the beloved wife of Richard and devoted mother to Joshua, Brieanna, Eric, Jacob and Zechariah; as well as Nana to Kaleb and Jaxson.  Guiding the family, as always, through our loss will be her mother Janice with her brother Gary...
Robert A. Douglass
Feb 14, 2016
Robert A. Douglass, 65, of Pioneer passed away Sunday morning at Genesis Health Care -Bryan Center.  He was born on April 24, 1950 in Hudson, Michigan to Donald F. and Onnalee (Entricken) Douglass.  Bob graduated from Waldron High School in 1968.  He married Onnaliesa M. Clark and she survives. Bob served his country in the United States Army during the...
Jackie Sue (Berkebile) Day
Feb 12, 2016
Jackie Sue Day, 63, of Pioneer passed away Friday evening at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She was born on January 29, 1953 in Montpelier to Wendell Ray and Emma Mae (Mead) Berkebile.  On March 5, 1971 she married Lawrence "Corky" O. Day and he survives. Jackie attended Hilltop High School.  She was a caregiver for several elderly people in...
Shirley A. (Aschliman) Crampton
Feb 12, 2016
Shirley A. Crampton, 87, of Bryan passed away Friday afternoon.  She was born on February 21, 1928 at home on the family farm in Stryker, Ohio, to Cletus I. and Elizabeth A. (Wyse) Aschliman.  Shirley graduated from Stryker High School in 1946.  On November 22, 1950 she married Richard L. Crampton and he preceded her in death on October 16,...
Velma L. (Mahan) Moor
Feb 12, 2016
Velma L. Moor, 91, of Montpelier passed away Friday morning at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  She was born on January 20, 1925 in Defiance to Vernon R. and Della V. (Bishop) Mahan.  On December 25, 1945 she married Albert Moor and he preceded her in death in October 1972. Velma was a member of the First United Methodist...
Mary Anne Neilands
Feb 11, 2016
Mary Anne Neilands, 79, of Montpelier passed away early Thursday morning at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton.  She was born on February 14, 1936 in Montpelier to James R. and Laura M. (Barrett) Neilands. Mary graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954, she then attended Bowling Green State University for 2 years.  Mary was a Stewardess for Delta Airlines...
Coleen M. (Rutledge) Beaverson
Feb 10, 2016
Coleen M. (Rutledge) Beaverson, 72, of Archbold passed away Wednesday afternoon at the University of Michigan Health Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  She was born on February 16, 1943 in Morenci, Michigan to James Earl and Donelda (Stoner) Rutledge. Coleen attended Pioneer High School.  She was a homemaker, spending her early years raising her children.  Coleen was an animal lover,...
Hannah E. Fischer
Feb 9, 2016
Hannah E. "Hannah Banana" Fischer, 21, of Montpelier passed away on Tuesday, February 9th in Paulding, Ohio.  She was born on November 13, 1994 in Fremont, Ohio to Shannon C. Fischer and Lori Ann Wheeler.  Hannah graduated from Montpelier High School in 2013.  She attended Northwest State Community College. Hannah attended the Montpelier Church of the Nazarene.  Hannah was always...
William "Bill" L. Preston
Feb 5, 2016
William L. "Bill" Preston, 57, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning at Allegiance Health Care Hospital in Jackson, Michigan.  He was born on January 12, 1959 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Herbert Lorn and Betty Lou (Suntken) Preston.  Bill graduated from New Hope Christian School in Camden, Michigan in 1977.  He then obtained a Herdsman Certificate from Jackson Community College in Jackson,...
Richard James Bastien
Feb 4, 2016
Richard J. "Rich" Bastien, 65, of Montpelier passed away Thursday morning at Parkview Regional Medical Centers in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on April 1, 1950 in Bryan, Ohio to Otto Clarence and Doris L. (Clark) Bastien.  Richard attended Montpelier Exempted Village Schools.  He worked for General Motors in Defiance. He is survived by two daughters, Jamie Bastien-Henry and...
Louise E (Fike) Buerk
Jan 31, 2016
Louise E. Buerk, 96, of Pioneer passed away Sunday afternoon at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  She was born on April 24, 1919 in Waterville, Ohio to James L. and Laura A. (Sterner) Fike.  Louise graduated from Whitmer High School in 1938.  She married Howard E. Buerk and he preceded her in death in February 1995. Louise was a...
Ann M. Rittenhouse
Jan 26, 2016
Ann M. Rittenhouse, 50, of Bryan formerly of Edon passed away Tuesday morning at her home.  She was born on March 17, 1965 in Bryan, Ohio to Larry Wayne and Sara Jean (Baltosser) Rittenhouse. Ann attended the Bryan Church of Christ.  She worked at Quadco Rehabilitation Center in Stryker for approximately 25 years.  She also worked at Dairy Queen in...
Albert B. Watson
Jan 22, 2016
Albert B. Watson, 95, of Montpelier passed away Friday night at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  He was born on November 25, 1920 in Raven, Virginia to William E. and Carrie M. (Osborne) Watson.  On November 18, 1939 he married S. Juanita Heil and she survives. Al served his country as a United States Marine in World War...
Thomas J. Zehr
Jan 15, 2016
Thomas J. Zehr, 58, passed away January 15,2016.  He was born in Montpelier, Ohio. Thomas was a veteran of the Navy. He was employed by Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation for 35 years.  Thomas graduated from Montpelier High School in 1975 and Stark State in 1989 with a degree in Electronic Engineering.  He enjoyed hiking, fishing and spending time with...
Mary J. (Wagner) Gillen
Jan 10, 2016
Mary J. Gillen, 80, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away suddenly January 10, 2016, in her home.  She was born March 16, 1935 in Defiance County, Ohio to John and Mary (Willitzer) Wagner.  Mary attended St. Michael's Ridge School in Defiance,  She married Menard J. Gillen on June 30, 1956, and shortly after they moved to the farm in Montpelier.  She...
Kenneth E. Harmon
Jan 5, 2016
Kenneth E. Harmon, 88, of Bryan passed away Tuesday evening at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  He was born on April 20, 1927 in Montpelier to Earl Emerson and Martha Marie (Shaull) Harmon.  Kenny graduated from Montpelier High School in 1945. He married Erma M. Kizer on October 8, 1960 and she preceded him in death on February 8,...
Marga M. (Fern) Harrington
Dec 30, 2015
Marga M. Harrington, 83, passed away Wednesday early morning at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  She was born on July 19, 1932 in Nuremberg, Germany to Hans and Kate (Prechterl) Fern.  Marga married Omer G. Harrington in Nuremberg while he was stationed there in the United States Army, they moved to Montpelier in 1953. Marga was a member of...
Paul E. Garber
Dec 29, 2015
Paul E. Garber, 61, of Montpelier passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening at home.  He was born on May 2, 1954 in Bryan to Atlee Earl and Delma V. (Hartman) Garber.  Paul attended Edon High School.  On July 19, 1975 he married Shelia M. Dean in Columbia, Ohio and she survives. In 2012 Paul retired from Powers and Sons in Montpelier...
Lyle "Bud" L. Everetts
Dec 26, 2015
Lyle L. "Bud" Everetts, 94, of Bryan passed away Saturday afternoon at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on October 5, 1921 in Troy Township, Indiana to Gilbert and Maude (Betts) Everetts.  Bud married June Ann Pike on May 3, 1948 in Angola, Indiana. Bud was a heavy equipment operator for Holderman Construction for approximately 16 years out...
