Delphi couple holds third Skelton brother vigil since their disappearance in 2010

DELPHI, Ohio (WNWO) — It's been seven years since anyone has seen the Skelton brothers from Morenci, Michigan. The young boys were last seen at their father's on Thanksgiving of 2010.

Today, one couple held their third gathering to pray for the brothers in Delphi, Ohio.

"I've been doing this, this has been the third event that I gave. This is a Christmas present to Susan, and from Susan to me, and we wanted to do the boys. We didn't know nothing about these remains until a few days ago. This event was planned a week ago,” said Pastor Larry Ocheske.

Bone fragments and teeth, believed to belong to three children, were found in Montana back in September, and just recently brought to the attention of Michigan state police. Forensic investigators estimate the victims to be the same age ranges as Tanner, Alexander and Andrew Skelton.

Pastor Larry Ocheske and his wife Susan held two memorial events in Toledo in 2010 and 2011, before moving to Delphi.

"When we first learned about them, they just tugged at our hearts. They really did. Larry had the fortitude to go ahead and do something. So that people would remember them. We're incredibly sorry for the family,” stated Susan.

Sunday, they watched nearly 300 people attend, most of if not all, having no connection to the Skeltons. They came in for a prayer session for the brothers at the Ocheske's home, or church, in Delphi. It featured a unique upside-down Christmas tree, which is used to signify the cross.

Pastor Larry said, "It doesn't matter how big the turnout is. We did it from our hearts. Not to be on the news, not to be in the newspaper, but God wanted me to do this. They're still around."

The recent findings in Missoula, Montana have not swayed the Ocheske's beliefs.

"I would say for them to have faith, hope and love, which is what their mother, Tanya, believes in," exclaimed Susan.