All Obituaries

Charles D. Hunter, 60, of Ohio City, passed away at 11:07AM on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Lima Memorial. He was born February 18, 1958, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Charles T. & Ilene (Quick) Hunter. Charles was a service truck driver with Goodyear for many years. He is survived by his fiancée, Tina Sanders of Ohio City; 10 children; one brother; one sister; 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be expressed at...

Lucille Rose Watkins, 102, of Van Wert, died at 6:48 pm on August 9, 2018 at Hearth & Home at Van Wert. She was born September 7, 1915, in Athens, Ohio, the daughter of the late Otto H. and Millicent (Paget) Rose, who was born in Broad Marston, England. On September 11, 1936, she married Calvin G. (Jack) Watkins, who preceded her in death on February 20, 1989. Surviving are two sons, David (Angela) Watkins of Van Wert and Gregory Watkins of Columbus; two granddaughters, Chelsea Watkins...

Jack E. Dull, 66, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was born August 5, 1952 in Paulding County to the late Eugene and Lorna (Griffis) Dull. Before his stroke, Jack enjoyed playing golf. He also loved refinishing wood projects with his brother, Rick, re-purposing wood crafts with the love of his life Ronda, and teaching his grandchildren the fundamentals of woodworking and building. His grandchildren made him very proud and were constantly on...

James D. Errett, 79, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:10 AM, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was bon February 5, 1939, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Donald C. & Bessie (Goodenough) Errett. Jim worked at the Chrysler plant in Van Wert for 10 years before moving on to General Dynamics Co. in Lima for 16 years. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Van Wert where he served on the ushering team. Jim also served on the...

Ewing “Bud” White, 92, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:45 A.M. on Monday, August 6 surrounded by family at Van Wert Health. He was born October 30, 1925 in Seymour, Indiana to the late Perry and Ida White. Bud married Rosanna Schini on May 1, 1949 in Peru, Indiana at St. John’s Lutheran Church.  She preceded him in death in 1995 after more than 46 years of marriage.  In 1953, they moved to Convoy, Ohio where Bud and Rosie owned...

   Rex R. Stahl, 79, of Grover Hill, passed away on Saturday, August 4th, 2018 in his home.  He was born in Grover Hill, September 25, 1938, to the late Edwin and Vida (Stuckey) Stahl.  Rex married Donna (Justinger) Stahl July 22, 1961 and she survives.    Other survivors include his two children, Gregory Stahl of Auburn, IN and Penny (Reggie) Buehrer of Van Wert; four grandchildren, Marie Stahl, Joshua (Jennifer) Buehrer, Jason (Jessica) Buehrer and...

Carl E. Font. 82, of Grover Hill, went to be with the Lord at 11:38 AM on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his residence while surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1936 in Grover Hill, to the late Charles E. & Almeda (Aldrich) Font. Carl married the love of his life, Mary Ann Rohlf on August 29, 1956. Together they were members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He served 8 years in the Ohio National Guard and retired in 1998 from Federal Mogul after 40 years. Carl was an avid...

Dean A. Becker, 69, of Convoy, Ohio died at 12:46 AM on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Van Wert Health.  He was born February 11, 1949 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Oscar and Emma (Ackerman) Becker. Mr. Becker is survived by two children, Amy Schimmoeller of Van Wert and Christopher (Angela) Becker of Kokomo, Indiana; and five grandchildren, Kayla, Dylan, & Jayce Schimmoeller and Isabella & Ava Becker. Dean retired from General Dynamics in Lima, Ohio.  He was an avid...

Janet L. Smith, 70, of Van Wert, OH, died Tuesday evening July 24,2018 at her residence.  She was born on December 26,1947 to Leland D. and Grace L. (Mellencamp) Bushong who are both deceased. Surviving are: her children Karen (Jeff) Lautzenheiser, Van Wert, OH and Kent (Kitty) Smith, Steubenville, OH; her grandchildren Morgan Magowan, Daniel Magowan and Aydin Lautzenheiser; her step-grandchildren Josh Lautzenheiser, Kasie (Rob) Adkins and Danielle (Dusty) McClain.  Janet’s...

Dean H. Smith, 82, of Convoy, OH, died 11:13AM Friday @ Van Wert Inpatient Hospice, Van Wert, OH.  Dean was born on June 4, 1936 in Van Wert County, OH, to Homer A. & Ruth (Greenawalt) Smith who are both deceased.  Surviving is his wife: Pat (Harden) Smith of Convoy, OH; Children:  Shelly Early, Muncie, IN, Roger (Shelly) Smith, Van Wert, OH; Dana (Bobbie) Smith, Van Wert, OH;  Son Jeffrey D. Smith is deceased; Daughter in law Beverly Smith of Van Wert, OH;  17...