Obituaries

Thomas M. Houstin, age 57 of Wauseon, Ohio, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 17, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Toledo, OH on October 25, 1959 to the late Leonard and June (Crawford) Houstin. Thomas is retired from construction, which he worked for many years. Thomas is survived by …

Roger Lee Shirkey, age 63, of Bryan, passed away Thursday morning, May 18, 2017, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Arrangements are pending at the Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold.

Carol J. Goebel, 75, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday night at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier. She was born on January 12, 1942 in Camden, Michigan to William C. and Doris E. (Russell) Roost. Carol graduated from Camden High School in 1960. On October 8, 1960, she married …

Rex Hathaway, 78 years, of Bryan passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Parkview Hospital Randallia with his family by his side. Rex was born July 11, 1938 in Fostoria, Ohio, the son of the late Jay B and Flossie (Ault) Hathaway. He was a 1956 graduate of Fostoria High …

Michael W. Kind, born on July 4, 1953 and died on May 15, 2017, always knew exactly the kind of life he wanted to live. He was fiercely independent and loyal to his friends, family and treasured animals. He cared deeply for his life on his farm in Pioneer, Ohio. …

Charles E. “Charlie” Camp, 73, of Bryan, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare Bryan Center in Bryan. He was born on January 2, 1944 in Toledo to William and Marie (Nally) Camp. He worked for Martin Sprocket in Montpelier for 25 years and he attended St. …

Stefan Robert Bates, age 26, of Bryan, Ohio, died early Sunday, May 14, 2017, at his home in Bryan, losing his long battle with addiction. Stefan enjoyed listening to music, hanging with his friends and spending time with his family, especially his two nieces. He was active in Recovery Services …

Chester L. Yates, 84 years, of Alvordton passed away in his residence Sunday, May 14, 2017. Chester was born January 15, 1933 in Wood County, Ohio, the son of the late, Herbert W. and Luluvene V. (Whitman) Yates. He was a 1951 graduate of Highland Park High School and continued …

Donna Lou Neill, 74 years, of West Unity, is resting peacefully after passing away Saturday, May 13, 2017, after battling dementia tooth and nail for the past 3 ½ years . Donna was born April 20, 1943 in German Township, Fulton County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Willard “Jack” …

Earl N. Reiniche, age 78, of Stryker, Ohio died early Saturday morning, May 13, 2017 in CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center. He was born March 24, 1939 in Osseo, Michigan to the late Joseph and Veda (Waters) Reiniche. He married Kay Spencer on September 23, 1961 and she preceded him …