Obituaries

Michael L. Armstrong, age 68, passed away February 3, 2021 at the Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater, Michigan. Prior to retirement, he worked as a parts manager at Hal-mark Angola Indiana  and appliance repair-man for Hammontrees in Wauseon. Michael was born on March 18, 1952 in Wauseon to the late William …

Vernon W. Nemire, 91, of Archbold passed away early Tuesday morning at Community Health and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  He was born on April 19, 1929 in Putnam County, Ohio to Amza Harry and Mary Violet (Burwell) Nemire.  Vernon graduated from Pandora High School in 1947. He was a member …

Thomas Eugene Karnes, age 76, of Cedar Hill, Missouri, formerly of Edgerton, Ohio, died on January 29, 2021, at St. Clare Hospital, Fenton, Missouri. He was born on September 1, 1944, in Edgerton, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Ethel (Baker) Karnes. Tom graduated from Edgerton High School with the …

Joyce Cameron Draper, age 88, of Tigard, Oregon, passed away January 22, 2021. She was a school teacher for many years, teaching the first and third grades. Joyce was born October 5, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Cort and Mildred (Hughes) Cameron. Joyce is survived by her sons, …

Justin R. Hogan, age 37, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Justin was a gifted CNC engineer and had most recently worked as a Bumotec Process Engineer for Starrag USA in Florence, Kentucky. Justin was a very loving and devoted father and …

Carl E. Williams, Jr., age 51, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on Friday, January 29, 2021. Carl worked as a materials handler and tow motor operator at the Menard’s Distribution Center near Pioneer, Ohio. He had previously worked in maintenance for Pulaski Township …

Robert A. Derck, age 56, of Edon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Mr. Derck was a graduate of Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Indiana, and worked for Hudson Industries in Ashley, Indiana. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and …

Virgil Eugene Wyse, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Virg graduated from Hilltop High School in 1963 and entered the workforce at Challenge Cook Bros. He started as a laborer and worked his way up to …

Frieda S. Breckler, 85 years, of Sherwood, passed away, Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in her residence, with her family at her side.  Frieda was born August 11, 1935, in Sherwood, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jay and Pearl (Schliesser) Baker.  She was a 1953 graduate of Sherwood High School.  …

Joyce A. Strubing, 73 years, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance, Defiance. Joyce was born June 8, 1947 in Sherwood, Ohio, the daughter of the late Almonzo and Kathryn (Steffel) Shepherd. She graduated from Sherwood High School. Joyce married Jack Lee Strubing …