Obituaries

Richard T. Shankster, 84, of Hillsdale, Michigan passed away on Saturday at his home with his family surrounding him.  He was born on December 21, 1930 in Primrose, Ohio to Owen S. and E. Mildred (Moyer) Shankster.  Dick graduated from Alvordton High School in 1948.  He married Naomi Ruth Bashor and she preceded …

Lucille M. (Grime) Connin, age 101 (just 10 days short of her 102nd birthday), of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015, at 4:55 P.M. Genesis Healthcare – Bryan Center. Lucille was a teacher beginning her teaching career in Ai, Ohio and later at Lincoln Elementary School in …

Giles H. Williams, 58, of Bryan passed away Friday afternoon at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on December 7, 1956 in Kenton, Ohio to Herman H. and Evelyn M. (Essinger) Williams.  Giles was an assembler at Quadco Rehabilitation Center in Stryker. Giles is survived by two …

Michael “Mickey” E. Freese, 76, of Montpelier passed away Friday morning at his home.  He was born on December 10, 1938 in Montpelier to Harley H. and Helen C. (Kelly) Freese. Mickey graduated from Montpelier High School in 1956.  On June 7, 1958 he married Betty Lou Duncan in rural Pioneer and …

Lucy Louise Gerken, age 59, of Archbold, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Arrangements are pending at the Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold.

Margaret E. Sanders, age 87, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she was a patient after an extended illness. Mrs. Sanders was a 1946 graduate of Edgerton High School and an active member of …

Robert L. Bowman, age 89, of Sherwood, Ohio, died at 5:30 A.M. on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Dream Haven Assisted Living in Edgerton, where he was a resident. Mr. Bowman was a 1943 graduate of Edgerton High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II. …

Joan Marie (Neuenschwander) Klopfenstein, age 77, passed away Wednesday March 25, 2015 at Genesis Nursing Care of Bryan. Prior to her retirement she had been a Piano Instructor for many years. Mrs. Neuenschwander was born on February 20, 1938 in Wauseon the daughter of the late Franklin “Hap” and the …

Norma J. Dixon, age 85, of Montpelier, Ohio, continued on her journey Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in her home, surrounded by her family. Norma was an assembler at Robinair SPX for 20 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montpelier. Born July …

Hazel E. Woods, 79, of Montpelier, passed away early Tuesday morning at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan.  She was born on May 12, 1935 in Berea, Ohio to Harry and Florence (Johnson) MacDonald.  She graduated from Norwalk High School in Norwalk, Ohio in 1954.  On December 25, 1955 she married …