Obituaries

Madonna Jane Wonderly, 93 years, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, surrounded by her loving family after a very brief illness.  She was born in Paulding, Ohio, on June 27, 1929, the youngest child of Albert and Mary Ann (Koenn) Wilhelm.  She married …

Corey L. Royer, age 52, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home following a sudden illness. Corey worked for several years for KAMCO Industries in the maintenance department, then later scrapping and for Door Dash. He could fix anything and enjoyed working on cars or …

Shirley E. Moor, 87, of Auburn, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center Randalia, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on November 1, 1935 in Pioneer to Paul Edward Sr. and Edna Mae (Grimm) Throne.  Shirley graduated from Montpelier High School in 1953. She …

OnaLee M. Eidenier, 90, of Sylvania and formerly of Pioneer, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at PromedicaGoerlich Center in Sylvania. She was born on December 27, 1931 to Ralph and Ethel  (Day) Grimm. On November 13, 1965 she married Delbert L. Eidenier in Hillsdale County, MI and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2020. …

Mary Helen Haver, 86 years, of Hicksville, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, with her daughters at her side. Mary Helen was born June 5, 1936, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of the late Henry and Lucille (Northrup) Herzer. She was a graduate of Mark …

Paul A. Shock, 67, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.  Paul was born December 31, 1954, in Defiance, Ohio, son of the late Earl and Alice Shock.  He attended Defiance High School, and then Ball State University.  Paul …

Carol Jean VanArsdalen, 83, of Alvordton, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, in the care of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Carol was born December 27, 1938, daughter of the late Carl and Esther Gable. She was a 1956 graduate of Hilltop High School. Carol was known by …

Betty Jane Williams, age 80, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away on Sunday morning, December 18, 2022 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Betty was a homemaker and an activity director. Betty was born on April 17, 1942, in Edon, Ohio, the daughter of Francis and Helen (Trausch) Moreland. …

Mary Ellen Ringenberg, 106, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Vancrest of Hicksville.  Mary was born March 25, 1916, in Antwerp, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry N. and Bertha (Gerken) Seslar.  She married Herbert W. Ringenberg on March 20, 1942, in Pioneer, Ohio, and they …

Herbert E. Estrich, age 90, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at South Port Square in Port Charlotte. Herbert retired as a ramp agent for US Air with over 30 years of service. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. After retiring he …