Jeffrey L. Pepple, 63, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Eskenazi Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, of complications from injuries received in a fire at his home on August 5 in Hicksville. He was born on October 7, 1957, in Kendallville, IN, the son of Merle and Betty (Phend) Pepple. He was a 1976 graduate of Hicksville High School. Jeff attended Tri-State University and North Dakota State University. He retired after 30 years as a pressman at Tribune Printing, Hicksville. Jeff was a...

David J. Kenner, 74, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  David was born September 25, 1946, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late George J. and Ruth M. (Crone) Kenner.  He was a 1965 graduate of Hicksville High School.  David married Kathryn L. Roose on July 8, 1977, in St. Michael Catholic Church in Hicksville, and she survives.  David was a lifelong farmer, working the family farm just north of...

Wyatt William “Bill” Posey Jr., 85, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Wyatt was born September 11, 1935, in Defiance County, Ohio, to Clara and Wyatt William Posey, Sr. He married Phyllis Royer in 1963 in Darke County, Ohio, and she preceded him in death. Wyatt lived in Evansport and Bryan until moving to Hicksville in 1967. He worked as an engineering draftsman and clerk for ARO Corporation for...

Janice L. Sweet, 58 years, of Hicksville, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Janice was born October 15, 1962, in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Roger Corwin and Joan (Battershell) Coon.  Janice was a 1981 graduate of Hicksville High School.  Janice was a security guard, working at FWT in Hicksville.  Prior to this, she was a caregiver for those mentally challenged.  She loved her family, especially...

Mary N. Gambrell, 81, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Vancrest of Hicksville, where she was a resident.  Mary was born May 3, 1940 in Wayne County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Buford and Thelma (Hollis) Gambrell.  She attended Lifeline Connect Church, Hicksville.  Mary enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles, listening to country music, and taking pictures.  She was also a huge Elvis Presley fan, and loved animals of all types. Mary...

Michael “Mike” D. Stecher, 65, of Mark Center, Ohio passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Mike was born July 15, 1956, in Bryan, Ohio to Roy and Barbara Ann (Smith) Stecher. He was a 1974 graduate of Fairview High School and continued his education at Ohio State University, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Agriculture and a minor in Education. He married Joyce Shinners-Williams on June 18, 1999, in Sherwood, Ohio and she survives. Mike...

Mr. Edward Yoder, 80, from St. Joe, Indiana, left this world unexpectedly in St. Joe, Indiana on August 1, 2021. Edward was born on March 7th, 1941, in Loogootee, Indiana. Edward met his wife Mary R. Timmons in Denver, Colorado and they were united in marriage on January 2, 1962. In 1967, Edward and his wife moved to a farm in Indiana where they currently reside.  Edward worked as a licensed plumber and farmer for most of his adult life. He enjoyed being outdoors, working on the farm,...

Dennis W. Lake, 66, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his residence with his wife by his side. Dennis was born June 9, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, son of the late Orin and Evelyn (Culler) Lake. He was a 1973 graduate of Woodlan High School, Woodburn, Indiana. Dennis continued his education, obtaining an associate degree in electronics. He married Ann L. Miles on June 17, 1978, in Hicksville, Ohio and she survives. Dennis worked as a network facility engineer for...

Glenn Ray Schrock, 72, of Harlan, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne.  Glenn was born December 11, 1948, in Tuscola, Illinois to Jacob E. and Fannie B. (Bontrager) Schrock.  He married Agalia “Gayle” Bush on July 23, 1968, in Phoenix, Arizona, and she survives.  Glenn owned and operated Schrock Drywall for over 40 years and helped his wife Gayle with her business Schrock Ceramics.  He attended Central...

Robert D. Johnsonbaugh (Cannon Man), 67, of Hicksville, Ohio peacefully passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side.  Robert was born November 18, 1953, in Hartford City, Indiana to Richard and Patsy (Perdue) Johnsonbaugh.  He graduated from Eastside High School.  Robert married Noessa Roark on May 11, 1974, in Butler, Indiana, and she survives.  Robert first worked for Vulcraft Industries, then went onto Airway Manufacturing, where he...