Denise Ann (Breese) Martinez, 75, of Convoy passed away at 9:18 AM on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft Wayne. She was born on June 26, 1946, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Richard Myron and Florence (Nihiser) Breese. On July 9, 1966, she married the Federico Martinez, who survives of Convoy. Together, they shared over 55 years of marriage. Denise was a homemaker and a graduate of Van Wert High School. Surviving are her husband, Federico;...

Van Wert Cheryl Kathleen (Gribler) Baker, 72, passed away October 14, 2021. She was born September 12, 1949 to the late Gradon and Elizabeth (Agner) Gribler. She later married the love of her life, and partner of 53 years, Carlos Baker who precedes her in death. Cheryl was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church; and worked for Teleflex for 36 years. She loved to read and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Cheryl is survived by three...

David Sheets, 50, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 7, 1970, in Van Wert, to his late parents, Harold and Josephine (Hurley) Sheets. David graduated from Van Wert High School and worked for Murphy's Trash Service for many years. He was a member of the Fox Hunters and enjoyed fishing with friends. David loved watching NASCAR. and was a big Michigan Wolverines fan. He is survived by his son, Jacob Sheets; sister, Kerry...

Van Wert, Ohio Helen J. Blanke, 87, died in her home Friday, October 8, 2021. She was born February 14, 1934 to the late Paul and Iva (Chilcote) Demint. She married Charles Blanke in March of 1957. Helen worked for numerous businesses throughout her 87 years. She worked for a credit union, a flower shop, a restaurant, and in manufacturing. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She was a member of the Independent Order of...

Karen Lee Fahncke, 60, of New Knoxville, and formerly of Rockford, passed away on October 06, 2021 at Van Wert Health. She was born on January 01, 1961, in Kenton, the daughter of the late Richard Henry Wilcox and Janice Sue (Stephan) Wilcox. On June 25, 1983, she married Joseph "Joe" Fahncke, who survives. Together, they shared many years of memories. Karen graduated with a Bachelor's in Christian Education from Cincinnati Bible College. Karen worked for...

Van Wert, OH Clark E. King, 68, passed away October 5, 2021 in Columbus, OH. He was born February 15, 1953 to the late Richard and Shirley (Carter) King in Pittsburgh, PA. He later married the love of his life, Carla (Germann) King. Clark was a veteran of the Vietnam war, were he served in the Navy. He previously worked as a security guard. He enjoyed helping out with Vacation Bible School at the United Methodist Church of Van Wert, where he was a member. He also...

Daryl F. Grime, 73, of Van Wert passed away at 2:30 PM on October 04, 2021 at Fort Wayne VA Medical Center. He was born on January 19, 1948, in Lima, to Richard and Betty (Kohls) Grime. On November 22, 1994, he married Therese Parsons. Daryl served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam. He retired from Teleflex after more than 30 years of employment and then worked for several years at Braun Industries. Daryl was also a lifetime member of the VFW. He enjoyed working with...

Adolf "Joe" Germann, 88, died October 4, 2021 at his home in Van Wert. He was born January 10, 1933 to the late Kletus and Hulda (Merkle) Germann. Joe was a machinist at Federal Mogul for 35 plus years and a farmer for life. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelors in Agriculture. Joe dedicated his entire life to his farms and was said to be a hard worker. In his later years, he couldn't do the farming that he would have liked to, but he surely liked to...

Mary Evelyn (Pollock) Say, 99, of Van Wert passed away at 10:16 AM on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. She was born on April 24, 1922, in Delphos, the daughter of the late Paul Pollock and Alma (Crawford) Pollock Hiller. On January 26, 1943, she married Charles R. "Dick" Say, who preceded her in death. Together, they shared over 71 years of memories. Mary was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, where she was a member of the...

Dorothy Dettrow, 74, of Van Wert passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 02, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on February 18, 1947, in Hindman, KY, to the late Joe and Gertie (Beverly) Smith. On June 29, 1963, she married Merle Dettrow in LaGrange, IN. Together, they came to Van Wert in 1963 where she eventually retired from Teleflex after many years. Her goal was always to be a mother with a large family, which she accomplished in spades. ...