Obituaries

Jay C. Gear, Jr., 89, of Osseo, Michigan passed away January 6, 2022 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan, Ohio.  He was born on August 25, 1932 on the family farm in Amboy Township, Michigan to Jay C. and Sophia M. (Lister) Gear.  On December 9, 1961 …

Joe Nell Beggs, 89, of Montpelier passed away Thursday night at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier.  She was born on May 11, 1932 in Metropolis, Illinois to Charles W. and Mary L. (Lorenz) Corbett.  In 1950 Joe Nell graduated from Carrier Mills High School in Illinois.  She married James C. Beggs …

Patricia Ann Lovejoy, 62, of Montpelier passed away early Thursday morning at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier.  She was born on October 8, 1959 in Bryan to Lyle and Vera (Pike) Lovejoy.  Patricia graduated from Montpelier High School in 1977 and attended North West State where she studied business. She married …

Tamara Jean (Pelland) Cooper, age 57, of Edgerton, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her loved ones, after an extended illness. She enjoyed crafting, floral arranging, gardening, and spending time with her family. Tamara was born on January 12, 1964, in Toledo, …

Kathy Jo Bergman, 72, of Cecil, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in her residence.  She was born August 12, 1949 in Defiance, Ohio, daughter of the late Harold and Inga (Stenger) Strait.  Kathy was a 1967 graduate of Fairview High School.  She married Lynn Bergman on December 20, …

Norma R. Gentit, age 91, of Stryker, passed away Monday evening at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Norma had been a homemaker and farm wife. Norma was born in Jackson, Michigan on October 24, 1930, the daughter of George and Eva (Lochridge) Robey. On August 21, 1949, she married Donald Gentit, …

Doneta R. Schmidt, 58, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Doneta was born May 19, 1963, in Wauseon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Maurice and Irene (Harris) Boetz. She worked at ITW Tomco Plastics, Inc. for 33 …

Joyce E. Thompson, 90, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Vancrest of Hicksville.  She was born June 3, 1931 in Garden City, Michigan, daughter of the late Thomas B. and Nellie (Marshall) Oliverson.  Joyce was a 1949 graduate of Harvey H. Lowrey High School in Dearborn, …

J. Russell Webb, age 92, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana. Mr. Webb was a retired educator from the Bryan City Schools. He served in the US Army as a Military Police officer during the Korean War. He …

Thomas “Tuit” M. Spangler, 62, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at his residence. Tom was born August 20, 1959, the son of the late Robert R. and Betty M. (Steel) Spangler. He was a 1978 graduate of Fairview High School and attended Four County Career Center. …