Obituaries

Richard Wayne Essi, age 77, of Logansport, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Richard has owned The Spice Rack in Hayward, California since 1976. He was the general manager of the Hayward Zucchini Festival for 37 years, volunteered with the city …

Betty L. Willingham, age 90, of Wauseon, passed away Friday morning, September 18, 2020, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. She had worked for Penrod and George and later served as office manager for the former Wagner Motors in Wauseon for many years. Betty was born in Neapolis, Ohio on April …

Vivian V. Wahl, 96 years, of Hicksville, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Vivian was born November 29, 1923 in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Riley and Goldie (Houser) Folk. She was a 1942 graduate of Hicksville High School. Vivian received …

William “Bill” Kepler, 89 years, of Alto, Georgia and formerly of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, Georgia. Bill was born August 20, 1930 to Chester L. and Mildred L. (Nihart) Kepler in Bryan, Ohio. He served in the United …

Ruth Brace, 94 years, formerly of Spencerville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at The Laurels of Dekalb in Butler, Indiana. Ruth was born December 7, 1925 in Jeff, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Frank and Fannie (Roberts) Taulbee. On January 1, 1944, she was united in marriage …

Infant Alexander Michael Jondreau, 2 months, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. Alexander was born July 7, 2020 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center, Bryan Hospital. Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought great joy to his …

Albert R. Noel, Jr., 85 years, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance.  Albert was born April 16, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Albert R. and Annalise (Heine) Noel Sr.  He was a 1952 graduate of McKenzie …

Kathryn I. Miller, age 83, of Edon, Ohio, died at 5:31 P.M. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Mrs. Miller worked at Ohio Art for 17 years and Vistron for 18 years before retiring. She had been a member of the Hicksville Church of …

Gary “Grandpa” W. Cooksey, 67, of Montpelier passed away early Wednesday morning at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born March 12, 1953 in Brazil, Indiana to Roy P. and Mae Elizabeth (Sutherland) Cooksey.  On March 18, 2005 he married Rose M. Cherkas in Sevierville, Tennessee and she survives. Gary …

Anna E. Lukey, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon at her daughter’s home.  She was born February 14, 1930 in Hamtramck, Michigan to Michael and Bessie M. (Wares) Husak.  Anna married Rudolph Lukey and he preceded her in death. Anna loved to be around her children and grandchildren and being …