Patricia Ann Linn, 85, of Celina, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 23, 2021, at her residence at the Miller House. She was born in Celina, Ohio, on May 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Thornton and Lucille (Hines) Hone. She was a graduate of the Celina High School Class of 1953. After graduation, she worked as a secretary at Otis Hospital, and on November 10, 1955, she married the love of her life, Duane Linn, who survives in Celina. Together, they celebrated over 65 years...

Ella J. Jackson, 82, of Van Wert passed away at 4:48 AM on February 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born on January 17, 1939, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late George and Edna (Dietrich) Hofmann. On December 25, 1960, she married the John "Dick"Jackson, who survives. Together, they shared many years of memories. Ella was a 1957 graduate of Van Wert High School. in 1999, she retired as the Treasurer of Vantage Career Center. Prior to working at Vantage, Ella was the...

Donna Franco, 86, of Mendon, Ohio, formerly of Waukee, Iowa, passed away Sunday evening, February 21, 2021, at her residence. She was born on August 25, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Wayne and Dorothy ( Borton) Hewitt. She was a graduate of Signet High School in Signet, Ohio. On September 3, 1996, she married Wayne Franco, and he preceded her in death on September 13, 2017. Donna had been a secretary for a logistics and transportation firm, in addition to being a loving wife and...

Ellen Jane Froelich, 89, passed away on February 18, 2021 at Vancrest Assisted Living in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born on October 5, 1931 in Oak Park, Illinois to the late Lola and Burton Oderkirk. Ellen grew up in DeKalb, Illinois and graduated from DeKalb High School. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Walter Dean Froelich, and they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Ellen was faithfully devoted to her family, and always put their needs before her own. She also...

Peter "Pete" Andrew Thomas, 92, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 14, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born on August 15,1928, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Robert Abner Thomas and Laura Ellen (Murphy) Thomas. On August 10, 1954, he married his beloved wife Evelyn Anne Thomas who preceded him in death. His survivors include his five children, Virginia (John) Plyler of Raleigh, North Carolina, Robert Thomas (Katy...

John W. Michael, 77, of Van Wert passed away at 12:50 PM on February 10, 2021 at his residence after courageously battling several health issues. John was born on March 16, 1943, in Van Wert, to the late Harry and Esther (Wortman) Michael. John enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels that visited his feeders. He and his wife were avid travelers and visited all 50 states. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He is survived by his sons: Christopher (Phyllis) Michael of...

Sue E. Etzler Schuller, 66, of Van Wert passed away on February 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born on May 24, 1954, in Van Wert, to the late Hugo A. and Florence E. (Schaffner) Etzler. Sue enjoyed listening to music and loved family activities. She was also a lifetime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her brother, Jon (Cynthia) Etzler of Van Wert; sister, Ann (Larry) Lee of Van Wert; niece, Kristine (David) Kangas of New Jersey; nephews: Michael (Patty) Jones of...

Norma J. Putman, 84, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital, where she was a patient. She was born on December 29, 1936, the daughter of George Harold and Ida Marie (Aller) Putman, in Mercer County, Ohio, where she lived all her life. Norma was a Rockford High School graduate of the Class of 1955. On August 16, 1958, she married Howard Blaine Putman, who preceded in death on February 20, 2013. Norma was a homemaker, and helped Howard with the...

Sharon Rose (Cochran) Hyitt, 64, of Convoy, passed away at 8:45 PM on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her residence after a courageous, year-long battle with cancer. She was born on August 30, 1956, in Lima, the daughter of the late Byron Cochran and Hazel (Caskey) Cochran, who survives in Spencerville, Ohio. On November 15, 1980, she married James A. Hyitt, who survives. Together, they shared over 40 years of memories. Sharon worked as a draftswoman for Republic Steel and Varco Pruden in Van...

Louise Boroff, 101,of Van Wert, Ohio, died at 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Van Wert Manor. She was born, in Van Wert County, on February 25, 1919, the daughter of the late George O. and Ocie (Temple) Boroff. Louise was a member of the First Church of God in Van Wert. She is survived by one sister, Mae Wallace. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 8 brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at...