Obituaries

Dorlyn G. Cottrell, Jr., age 60, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 7:18 P.M. on Monday, September 14, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Mr. Cottrell was a 1978 graduate of Hicksville High School and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1978-1982. He …

Joan L. Stokes, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home early Saturday morning, September 12, 2020. Joan served her church, Wesley United Methodist Church, faithfully as an active member and as senior organist for 50 years. She received such joy from her church family, especially the …

Norma Jean Baker, 82, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 13, 2020 in CHP Hospice Care, Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 3, 1937 in Findlay, Ohio to Harry and Mable Uhlenhaker Preston. She was a graduate of Cory Rawson High School. On October 22, 1960, she married David A. …

Fredrick “Fred” L. Gambler, Sr., 73, of Montpelier passed away Monday evening at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on March 23, 1947 in Bryan to John F. and Evelyn J. (Stine) Gambler.  Fred married Rebecca “Becky” Liroit and she preceded him in death. In …

Larry Allen Custer, 71, of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on December 6, 1948 in Montpelier to Dolan Wayne and Lavera Marie (Koby) Custer. Larry graduated from Montpelier High School and went on to attend college in Chicago. …

Karen S. Banks, 70 years, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 in her home. Karen was born February 7, 1950, the daughter of the late Keith and Lillian (Brown) Davis. She attended Antwerp High School. On September 2, 1965 she was united in marriage to Nick Banks and …

Bonita M. Stopher, 94 years, of Harlan, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bonita was born November 17, 1925 in Antwerp, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter and Florence (Gustin) Thompson. She was a 1944 graduate of Harlan High School. …

Bruce M. Roehrs, age 53, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 5:40 P.M. on September 11, 2020, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan after a brief illness. Bruce worked at MATSU Ohio in Edgerton for 24 years. He was a member of the Williams County Conservation League, the Sons …

James Errol Rath, 80 years, of Hicksville, passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice of Defiance, Ohio. Jim was born May 7, 1940 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Edgar and Fern (Wines) Rath. He was a 1958 graduate …

Moine L. Allgire, 79, of Montpelier, passed away on September 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 15, 1941 in Fayette Township, MI to Wilson and Fola (Wasnich) Allgire. Moine graduated from Camden-Frontier High School in 1959 and graduated from Hillsdale College in 1972 with a Bachelor’s …