Obituaries

Fairy F. Riter, age 80, of rural Stryker, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was born on December 24, 1939 near Stryker to Calvin F. and Louella (Clark) Riter. Prior to her retirement she had worked at many local businesses, including Sauder Woodworking, Spangler …

Steven K. Brown, 71 of Milan, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born on September 3, 1948 in Wauseon, Ohio to Maynard J. and Edith D. (Brannan) Brown.  Steve graduated from Montpelier High School in 1966 and then went to …

Caroline Lucas Adams, of Montpelier, OH passed away Thursday evening, April 16, 2020 at Kingston Residence of Perrysburg.  Caroline was born March 19, 1927 in Coalton, OH to Floyd L. and Ruth C. Lucas.  She graduated from Coal Rural High School in 1944.  In 1948, Caroline graduated from the College …

Lane B. Thomas, age 50, of Butler, Indiana, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Thursday, April 16, 2020, in his home.  Mr. Thomas was a 1988 graduate of Angola High School and was a longtime truck driver, currently driving for Bohren Logistics.  He enjoyed shooting, riding his motorcycle and …

Ralph “Pops” E. Grubb, 56, of Montpelier passed away at his home Thursday evening.  He was born on June 30, 1963 in South Williamson, Kentucky to Jack C. and Lillian (Marcum) Grubb.  Ralph was a roofer at Cline Brothers Roofing in Archbold for nearly 30 years.  He enjoyed tinkering with …

Larry R. Husted, 74 years, of Hicksville, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance.  Larry was born September 5, 1945, in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of the late Mahlon and Esther (Bell) Husted.  Larry was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the …

Velma Myers, 106 years, of Hicksville, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Hicksville, Ohio. Velma was born November 05, 1913 in Mark Center, Ohio, the daughter of the late Henry and Frieda (Miller) Vogelsong. She attended Mark Center High School, Mark Center, Ohio. …

Mary Ann Olsen, 87 years, of Wake Forest and formerly of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 with her family by her side. Mary Ann was born March 2, 1933 in Payne Township, Defiance County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Gabriel and Mary (Nagy) Katona. She was …

Norman L. Creek, 86 years, formerly of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at Bethlehem Woods Nursing Home, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born December 8, 1933, the son of the late Andrew S. and Dorothy S. (Smith) Creek. He was a 1952 graduate of Millcreek Local High …

Linda L. Robbins, age 73, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Linda worked for several years in Human Resources and has been a homemaker and stay at home grandma for the last 18 years. She was a tax preparer …