Obituaries

Josephine L. "Jody" Tindall

Josephine L. "Jody" Tindall

Mar 28, 2024

Josephine Lee "Jody" (Jenkins) Tindall, 98, of Van Wert and Formerly of Frankfort, Indiana, died early Thursday morning, March 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born July 28, 1925, in Van Wert, to Erastus and Cora Belle (Anderson) Jenkins. On July 13, 1942, she married John William "Bill" Tindall.

Jody formerly attended Wesley United Methodist Church, in Van Wert....

June Stevens

June Stevens

Mar 25, 2024

June Switzer Stevens, 89 years of age, passed from this world March 25, 2024 at the Meadows of Kalida, Kalida, OH. She is survived by a daughter, Randy May (Mike) Sattler of Swanton, Ohio and a son, Walter (Sue) Stevens of Van Wert, Ohio; grandchildren: Jennifer (Brian) Hartogh, Jacob (Amanda) Sattler, Kyle Stevens, Kelly (Leroy) Belin, Travis White and Crystal Curry;...

Harold R. Boyd, Jr

Harold R. Boyd, Jr

Mar 21, 2024

Harold R. Boyd, Jr, 98, of Van Wert, died at 8:45am on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his residence.

He was born January 16, 1926, in Van Wert, to Harold R., Sr and Zelma (Fisher) Boyd. On December 16, 1943, he married the former Patricia A. Potter.

Harold was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. He...

Kirk B. Dougal

Kirk B. Dougal

Mar 18, 2024

Kirk B. Dougal, 57, of Van Wert, died at 5:55AM on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on May 16, 1966, in Van Wert, to Lyle J. and Sandra K. (Fronefield) Dougal Anderson. On September 25, 1993, he married the former Anessia Foltz.

Kirk is survived by his wife,...

Barbara Silance

Barbara Silance

Mar 18, 2024

Barbara R. Silance, 80, of Scott, graduated to Heaven on Monday, March 18, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born March 14, 1944, in Waynesboro, PA, to the late James F. and Dorothy (Fogle) Tanner.

Barbara was married to Charlie T. Silance Sr, who preceded her in death. She worked at Balyeat's Coffee Shop for 39 years where she was...

Ruby Myers

Ruby Myers

Mar 15, 2024

Ruby Jane Myers, 87 went to her heavenly home on March 15, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert, OH. She was born June 23, 1936 in Scott, OH to the late Nile Hockenberry and Myrtle (McAllister) Hockenberry.

Ruby worked for many years at Central Mutual and ABC Heating in Van Wert. She was a loving wife to Maurice V....

Shirley Jarvis

Shirley Jarvis

Mar 14, 2024

Shirley G. Jarvis, 75 of Van Wert, Ohio peacefully passed away early Thursday morning March 14th, 2024, at Vancrest Nursing Home.  

A beloved member of the community, she was born on August 14th, 1948, in Gary Indiana to Everett and Virginia (Morrison) Conrad. She married Daniel A. Jarvis on June 20th, 1970. They had two wonderful sons, Joel and Josh,...

Anne Marie Guest

Anne Marie Guest

Mar 11, 2024

Anne Marie (Feasby) Guest, 60, of Convoy, passed away at 4:34 PM on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born December 20, 1963, in Van Wert, to Murlen E. and Romaine J. (Myers) Feasby. On June 16, 1990, she married Bradley Guest.

Anne was a credit administrator for Do It Best Corporation, in Fort...

Dorothy Trisel

Dorothy Trisel

Mar 7, 2024

Dorothy A. Trisel, age 79, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Celina Manor under hospice care. She survived 8+ years after a double amputation due to complications of diabetes, kidney failure and heart disease. She read the obituaries in the newspapers religiously and would often wonder aloud "but what happened?" So dear readers, that previous cause-of-death...

Fawn M. Burley

Fawn M. Burley

Mar 3, 2024

Fawn Burley, 64, of Convoy, passed away on Sunday evening, March 3, 2024, at her residence. 

 

Fawn was born on December 12, 1959, in Van Wert, OH, to Lester F. Storm and Rachel (Klinger) Wyandt. She married Mark Burley.

 

She was currently the Vice President of Finance for Community Health Professionals, in Van Wert.

 

Fawn attended St. Mark's Lutheran Church, in Van Wert,...

Dale L. Pratt

Dale L. Pratt

Mar 2, 2024

Dale L. Pratt, 78, of Van Wert, died on Saturday morning, March 2, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 20, 1945, in Woodville, Ohio, to Jason L. and Mary Lou (Runion) Pratt. He married the former Janet Dias.

Dale retired from Eaton Corporation in Van Wert. Before working at Eaton, Dale worked at the General Dynamics Army Tank Plant...

Nancy Gribler

Nancy Gribler

Feb 29, 2024

Nancy L. Gribler, a beloved member of the Van Wert community, passed away peacefully, on February 29, 2024, at CHP Inpatient Hospice in Defiance while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on December 10, 1947, to her late parents, Loran and Ruth (Miller) Joseph. On June 24, 1967, Nancy married the love of her...

Kim Hardmon

Kim Hardmon

Feb 28, 2024

Kim P. Hardmon, 57, of Ohio City, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 28, 2024, at his residence.

He was born December 13, 1966, in Van Wert, to Mary (Watson) Presley.

Kim was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a very gifted athlete, especially basketball, who also enjoyed fishing and video games.

He is survived by his spouse, Tara Schleeter of Ohio...

Willow Myers

Willow Myers

Feb 25, 2024

In loving memory of Willow Rae Lynn Myers, a precious soul born in Fort Wayne, IN, on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Tragically departing on the very same day, she leaves behind a grieving family and a life untouched by the passage of time.

Willow, a delicate flower, blessed the world with her presence for but a fleeting moment, before departing to...

Tiffany M. Stuckey

Tiffany M. Stuckey

Feb 22, 2024

Tiffany M. Stuckey, 43, of Celina, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

She was born May 26, 1980, in Van Wert, to Theresa (Gardner) Stuckey and S. Bruce Stuckey.

Tiffany was a Kindergarten- 2nd grade music education teacher at Celina City Schools.

Music education was her passion and purpose in life. She spent personal time reading and...

Margaret E. Gamble

Margaret E. Gamble

Feb 21, 2024

Margaret Evelyn Gamble, 92, of Willshire, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 9:07pm, at Adams Woodcrest Memory Care in Decatur, Indiana. 

Margaret was born in Putnam County on March 25, 1931, to John and Evelyn (Dangler) Craine, who both preceded her in death.

Margaret was married to William (Bill) Gamble on June 9th,...

Joann Thomas

Joann Thomas

Feb 17, 2024

H. Joann (Bebout) Thomas, 90, of Convoy, passed away at 1:15pm on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Ohio Health-Van Wert.

She was born May 7, 1933, in Van Wert, to Nick and Leota (Butcher) Bebout. On March 25, 1951, she married Robert D. Thomas.

Joann retired from Central Insurance. At the time of her retirement, she was the longest tenured Central employee....

Everett J. "Jr." Thatcher

Everett J. "Jr." Thatcher

Feb 16, 2024

Everett J. "Jr" Thatcher, 88, of Convoy, passed away Friday evening, February 16, 2024.

He was born December 4, 1935, in Van Wert, to Everett "George" and Sylvia (Prichard) Thatcher.  He married the former Patricia L. Rodman.

Jr was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and a member of the Van Wert American Legion.

He retired from Aeroquip, in Van Wert,...

Richard J. Barnett

Richard J. Barnett

Feb 15, 2024

Richard J. Barnett, 95, of Lima, passed away early Thursday morning, February 15, 2024, at Mercy Health- St. Rita's, in Lima.

He was born February 21, 1928, in Spencerville, Ohio, to the late Merle Barnett and Ruth (May) Lauth. On June 11, 1949, he married the former Dorothy Wilder.

Richard retired from A & P after many...

Robert Flynn

Robert Flynn

Feb 9, 2024

Robert J. Flynn, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his residence in Convoy, OH, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 29, 1977, in Decatur, IN, to his late parents, James Clay Flynn and Connie Flynn Richardson.

With an enduring love for his family, Robert cherished his role as...

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