Obituaries

Clair P. Goebel, age 83, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 3:05 P.M. on Monday, February 12, 2018, with his family at his side. Mr. Goebel was a 1952 graduate of Edgerton High School, was a lifelong farmer and had retired from GM in Defiance, Ohio, in 1980 with twenty-six …

William J. Thompson, age 54, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 10:45 P.M. on Sunday, February 11, 2017, at Genesis Healthcare-Bryan Center. William was a construction worker and a member of Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233. William J. Thompson was born on December 3, 1963, in Saint Marys, Ohio, the son of …

Martin Wallen, age 66, of Bryan, Ohio, and formerly of Pioneer, died at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Genesis Healthcare-Bryan Center, where he was a patient. Martin was had worked at Quadco and was a member of the Quadco Senior’s Club and Adult Recreation Club. He enjoyed …

Richard Allen Harkins, 68 years, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, Indiana, with his family at his side. Richard was born June 26, 1949 in Plainview, Texas, the son of Richard and Sadie (Russell) Harkins. He was a 1967 graduate of …

Wendell L. Wood, age 67 of Wauseon, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, surrounded by his loving family. He was a U.S. Army veteran and prior to his retirement, he and his wife owned and operated Wood Trucking in Wauseon …

William R. Carter, Sr., age 75, of Edon, Ohio, died at 2:50 P.M. on Saturday, February 10, 2017, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Montpelier. William was a warehouse manager for Pepsi for 28 years in New Mexico before retiring back to Edon. He enjoyed taking care of his farm …

Tammy L. Sands, 34, of Montpelier passed away Saturday evening at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier. She was born on April 27, 1983 in Montpelier to Vernie A. and Judith M. (Page) Faunce, Jr. On February 14, 2004 she married Seth A. Sands and he survives. Arrangements are …

Vanice E. Guthrie, age 82, of Stryker, with her husband at her side, was called to her heavenly home late Friday afternoon, Feb. 9th, 2018 at Community Health Professionals – Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Born July 18, 1935 in VanWert, OH, Vanice was the oldest of three children of William …

Kevin Wilson, age 52, of Williams Center, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 8, 2018 surrounded by his family. Kevin was a machinist for Airway for many years. He was a member of the Stryker Sportsman’s club. Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery, grilling and spending time with his …

Dorothy “Dot” J. Ragland, 68, of Pioneer, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on November 11, 1949 in Hillsdale, MI, to Norman G. “Whitey” Thorp and Margaret Grace (Miller) Thorp. Dot graduated from North Central High School in …