Obituaries

John E. Peak, age 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his home with his family at his side. John was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the military intelligence field, and was honorably discharged in 1963. John owned Peak Construction for over 25 years …

Duane M Hayes 76 left this earth unexpectedly in his home at Lake James, Indiana on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Duane was born January 1, 1945 in Wauseon Ohio, the last child born to Robert D. And Tressa ( Krauss) Hayes. He grew up on a farm in rural Archbold, helping …

Margaret JoAnne “MariJo” Bosco, age 86, of Archbold, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at CHP – Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She was born in Goshen, Indiana on July 15, 1935, the daughter of John H. and Arloine (Forney) McLean. She was a member of the Archbold United Methodist Church. …

Chris A Liaeff, age 90, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in his home. He was a proud Korean War Veteran with 2 purple hearts. He was also considered an awesome ladies man who attracted young blonds wherever he went. A man who could be …

Berdena “Dena” N. Jodry,  age 88, of Hilliard, Ohio and formerly of Stryker, Ohio,  passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Darby Glenn Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hilliard, Ohio.  She was born April 21, 1933 in Bryan, Ohio to the late George and Myrtle (Ridenour) Arnold.  She married Robert G. Jodry …

William “Bill” Champion, of 160 Marwood Road., Cabot, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 22, 2021. He was born August 6, 1926, to William John and Flossie (Davenport) Champion in Metamora, Ohio. He married Martha F. Close in 1957 and was her cherished husband until his death. Bill was the beloved …

Mary E. Bowman, 81, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at Cape Coral Hospital.  She was born October 27, 1939, in Findlay, Ohio, the daughter of the late Orville A. and Golda M. (Raymond) Bowman.  Mary was born the fifth of six children and named after …

Richard Arvin Zuver, 87, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday evening at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 21, 1934 in West Unity to Cyrus W. and Julia E. (Short) Zuver.  Richard graduated from West Unity High School.  He proudly served his country in the United …

David Carl Weber, 80, of Pioneer passed away peacefully after a brief illness Wednesday evening at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 18, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Harold R. and Ester June (Zulch) Weber.  David graduated from Montpelier High School in …

Michael D. Sims, 74, of Wartrace, Tennessee passed away Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was born on April 25, 1947 in Garden City, Michigan to Stacey Casper and Helene E. (Schwartz) Sims.  Michael was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University …