Obituaries

Sandra L. Zimmerman, 85, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Sandra was born March 4, 1939, in Hicksville, daughter of the late Weldon and Maxine (Preston) Dull. She was a 1957 graduate of Hicksville High School. Sandra married C.W. “Bill” Zimmerman Jr. on …

Bobbie Sue Brokaw, 53, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Bobbie was born July 6, 1971, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, daughter of Robert and Ollie (Kessinger) Voght. She was a 1989 graduate of Elmhurst High School and continued her education …

Charles L. Kaduk, 81, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, in his residence. Charles was born October 18, 1943, in Van Wert, Ohio, son of the late Frank J. and Betty Joe (Houston) Kaduk. He was a 1961 graduate of Van Wert High School in Van Wert, …

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, …