Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edgar M. Hesselschwardt, who peacefully departed this life on September 7, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Born in Defiance, OH, on October 26, 1932, Edgar lived a full and dynamic life marked by love, laughter, and dedication. Edgar was the beloved son …

Gary “Mic” Ringer, age 77 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Mic was a pharmacist and owner of Ringer’s Drug Store and Ringer’s Professional Pharmacy. He was a member of Life Changing Church, Delta Tau Delta fraternity and the former Orchard Hills Country Club. He enjoyed traveling, …

Leland B. Counts, age 75, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Leland retired as a project manager from Industrial Fluid Management. He loved to travel and take road trips in his convertible with his wife. Leland was …

Lillian B. Emenhiser, 98, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Lillian was born May 10, 1926, in Auburn, Indiana, daughter of the late Mary (Koch) and Henry Walters. She graduated from Spencerville High School. Lillian married Allen W. Emenhiser in June of 1946, …

Chris Brown, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio. On May 29, 1954, Chris was born to the late Donald A. and Maxine F. (Oxely) Brown. He graduated from Bryan High School, the class of 1973. Chris worked at …

Norma J. Stough, 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Kingston Residence, Perrysburg, Ohio. Norma was born August 1, 1935, in Wauseon, Ohio, daughter of the late Oscar and Valda (Rohdy) Hildebrant. She was a 1953 graduate of Stryker High School. Norma married Lynn D. Stough …

Judith “Judy” Marie Driver-Blalock completed her earthly journey and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2024. Judy was a resident at VanCrest Senior Living in Hicksville, Ohio and under the supervised care of Heartland Hospice. She was born on September 23, 1938 in …

Jackie Lee Porter, age 84, of Butler, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb. He was a heavy equipment operator for DeKalb County Highway Department for 34 years before retiring. He had also worked at Essex Wire for 8 years in the Experimental Engineering …

Jimmy D. Wiles, 74, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed unexpectedly Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at his residence.  Jimmy was born July 4, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Wyman H. and Fedora (Cartier) Wiles.  He was a 1969 graduate of Buena Vista High School.  Jimmy served in the United …

Wayva Ann Brown, 77, of Montpelier passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at her home.  She was born on August 24, 1947 in Edgerton to Vernice N. and Mildred M. (Kuszmaul) Gallant.  Wayva graduated from Edgerton High School.  On November 4, 1967, she married Clell Harlen Brown and he preceded …