William V. Lippi, "Bill," 77, of Van Wert passed away at 3:03 PM on November 26, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.. Bill was born on March 26, 1942, in Van Wert, to the late Victor and Ida (Cofelt) Lippi. On November 11, 1963, he married the love of his life, Gloria Michael Together, they shared many years of memories. They were longtime members of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. He retired from Chrysler after many years. Bill...

Jerry Dunlap, 55, of Van Wert, left Vancrest of Payne for Heaven on November 26, 2019. He was born on November 23, 1964, in Van Wert, to the late Charles and Donna (Bebout) Dunlap Jerry spent many years at the Thomas Edison Center where he participated in the Special Olympics, a special thank you to his "worker" Kathy Davis. He loved church, playing CD's, bowling, swimming and playing bingo and shuffleboard in Florida. Jerry loved spending time with his family and friends...

Kay D. Bohner, 82, of Van Wert, died in the early morning of November 26, 2019, at Van Wert Manor. She was born on August 5, 1937 in Paulding County to the late Orth and Virgie (Williamson) Shimp. She married Paul Bohner Sr., who died in August of 2002, and they shared many memorable years together. Kay's surviving family includes her son, Paul (Myra) Bohner Jr. of Van Wert, granddaughters; Katie (Kyle) Mullenhour of Delphos, and Kelsey (Calib) Cunningham of Van Wert, as well as four...

Freda B. Culler, 80, of Van Wert, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at 8:42 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Toledo Hospital. Born on November 08, 1939 in, Converse, the daughter of the late Mathew M. Burnett and Catherine Jane (Logan) Burnett. On July 25, 1964, she married Dr. Fred I. Culler, who survives in Van Wert. Together, they shared 55 years of memories. Freda was a graduate of Spencerville High School and received her Masters in Education from Bowling Green...

Darlene Diane (Davis) Shindeldecker, age 75, died November 22, 2019, at 6:28 p.m., at her home. She was born June 5, 1944, in rural Rockford, to the late Basil and Alma (Squires) Davis. She married Dennis Marvin "Marv" Shindeldecker, July 1, 1961, and he survives. Darlene retired as a teacher from Parkway Local Schools. Surviving are her two sons, Loren (Melanie) Shindeldecker, Rockford, and Troy (Stacie) Shindeldecker, Rockford; and two daughters, Debra (Charles) Bauer, Convoy, and...

Pastor John Mark Rutledge, 78, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away at 11:58 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mark was born on May 2, 1941, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late John W. and Helen (Book) Rutledge. He was a graduate of Rockford High School and Huntington College, as well as St. Francis College, where he earned his Master's degree. On October 19, 1963, he married the love of his life, Kathleen (Brunstrup) Rutledge, who survives in...

VAN WERT - Robert E. Wolfrum, 89, a beloved math teacher and baseball coach at several northwest Ohio high schools, died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home in Van Wert, Ohio. Robert was born October 9, 1930, the son of the late Ervin and Olive (Stuckey) Wolfrum. He was a 1949 graduate of Mark Center High School and Defiance College, and received a master's degree in Education from Indiana University. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany after the...

Mona Wilhelmina Weinman Thompson, age 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2019 into the arms of her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her loving family.  Mona was born April 25, 1932 to Hugo and Lorena (Stuckey) Weinman.  Her sisters are Mary (James) Breithaupt of Dewitt, New York, and Myla Hyman Heine (deceased) of New Haven, Indiana.     Mona graduated from Rockford High School in 1949.  She graduated from The Ohio State...

David L. "Whiz" White, 73, of Willshire died at 1: 05 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the Laurels of Shane Hill where he had been a patient battling a lengthy illness. He was born in Celina, Ohio, on August 17, 1946, the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Zimmerman) White. He was a Parkway graduate of the Class of 1964, a U.S. Army veteran, proudly serving in the Vietnam Conflict, and a member of the Willshire American Legion Post #207. After coming home from the service,...

Donald E. Balliet, 59, a lifelong resident of Ohio City, passed away unexpectedly on November 08, 2019 at Van Wert Health Emergency Department. He was born on August 30, 1960 in, Van Wert, to the late Gerald Charles and Viola (Ramsey) Balliet. He was a 1980 graduate of Ohio City Liberty and was a long-time farmer. He was a dump truck driver for many years and currently was a new car driver for Kerns Auto Group. Don was an avid horse lover and trainer, having trained horses for Hee...