Obituaries

John C. Close, age 82, of Edgerton, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. John was a lifelong farmer. He was passionate about farming and worked to leave an enduring legacy to the 5th generation of farmers in his family. He served in the National Guard. John …

We mournfully announce the passing of Leonard Johnson, 82, of Edon, Ohio. Len passed away on January 11th, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Len, born to Richard and Maribeth (Stokes) Johnson, took his first breath on August 14th, 1942. Len attended Bryan High School and then went on to …

Robert A. “Bob” Brickel Jr., 71, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 10, 2025.  Bob was born July 4, 1953, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Robert A. and Ruth M. (Weber) Brickel Sr..  He was a 1971 graduate of Hicksville High School.  Bob married Dorothy J. …

Linda K. Weidner, 82, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  She was born on July 17, 1942 in Jackson, Michigan to Donald R. and Mildred M. (Kinnaman) Ferree.  Linda graduated from Bryan High School in 1960, then attended Jackson Community College.  On April 8, …

A long time Hicksville dentist, supporter of education and proud Ohio State Buckeye, Dr. Robert L. Ramus, 82, passed peacefully from this earth on January 8, 2025.  Robert (Bob or Doc) was born in Jewell OH in 1942 to H. Maxwell and E. Elaine (Winkler) Ramus. Bob Graduated from North …

Stephen E. Roy, age 41, of Bryan, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Steve was an avid Notre Dame football fan and a fan of all sports. He enjoyed watching TV and he had a wide base of knowledge. Steve enjoyed talking to “his …

Myrna L. Tuttle, 93, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio following a brief illness.  She spent her final days in the loving company of her family and closest friends.   Myrna was born April 28, 1931, …

Perry C. Ames, age 73, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his home. Perry worked for many years at Sauder Woodworking as a CNC operator and retired from General Motors. He was an avid fisherman, loved going to Harrison Lake, enjoyed golfing, was a fan …

Margaret Gerhardt Jones, 91 years of Hicksville, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in her home with her family at her side. Margaret was born June 12, 1933, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Jonathon Okey and Margaret Isabell (Skelton) Slaughter. She was a 1950 graduate of Hicksville …

Joyce A. March Schilt, 85 of Van Wert and formerly of Paulding, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert, with her family at her side. Joyce was born August 2, 1939, in Paulding, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald O. and Jennie (Fitzwater) March. She …