Susan L. (Birkholz) Franklin, 62, of Van Wert passed away on January 22, 2020 at her residence . Born on July 17, 1957 in, Clyde, Ohio, the daughter of the late Martin Birkholz and Janet (Smith) Birkholz. Susan was a graduate of Clyde High School. Surviving are her children, Laura (fiance': Christopher Reed) Franklin of Findlay, Ohio and Adam Franklin, also of Findlay; grandchildren, Akio Anez, Una Anez and Eli Anez; brothers, Mark (Karen) Birkholz of Fremont, Ohio and Jamie (Laura)...

Debra Lynn Powell, 63, of Mendon, Ohio, died Tuesday evening at Van Wert Health, in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born June 6, 1956, in Celina, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Vivian Viola "Vi" (Jordan) Porch. She was a graduate of the Celina High School Class of 1974. Upon graduation, she enrolled in Wright State Lake Campus where she graduated with an Associate degree in secretarial science. On September 17, 1977, she married Michael D. Powell, who survives in Mendon. Together,...

Cody I.T. Bland, 25, of Scott, Ohio passed away at 1:01 PM on January 20, 2020 at Van Wert Health. Born on February 08, 1994 in, Ft. Wayne, the son of Gregory R.(Anne) Bland of Woodburn, Indiana and Barbara Elliott. Cody graduated from New Haven High School, enjoyed fishing, throwing darts, listening to music, and the outdoors. Most importantly, Cody was an amazing father and always did everything he could for his family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiance`, Mauranda...

Debra J. Clutter, 62, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening, January 19, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital, where she was a patient—her husband, Neil, by her side. She was born February 20, 1957, in Huntington County, Indiana, the daughter of Max and Doris (McCoy) Helms, both who preceded in death. On July 25, 2009, she married Neil Clutter who survives in Rockford. Debra was a cook at a nursing facility for many years, as well as a homemaker, before her health deteriorated. She...

Patricia Ann (Potter) Boyd, age 92, of Van Wert, OH, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday January 18, 2020 surrounded by her husband and family at her residence after a courageous battle against cancer. Patricia was born on January 17, 1928 in Van Wert to the late Elmer and Hazel (Melchi) Potter. Patricia married the love of her life, Harold R. Boyd Jr., on December 16, 1943. They recently celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary. Patricia is also survived by her children: Harold (Jean)...

Randy Lee Allen, 65, of Athens, Alabama, passed away at 4:24 PM on January 17, 2020 at Crestwood Medical Center in Athens with his loving wife and children by his side. He was born on September 27, 1954, in Van Wert, to Morrell G. Allen and Donnalee Jane (Parsons) Goodwin. On October 17, 2018, he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Neri. A 1972 graduate of Van Wert High School, Randy went on to earn his degree in Business Administration from Northwestern University. He recently retired...

Joan Arlene King, 78, of Rockford, passed away at 3:27 AM on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. She was born November 11, 1941, in Decatur, to the late Chester and Anna LaVaughn (Railing) Barker. She graduated from Pleasant Mills High School, in Pleasant Mills, Indiana, in the Class of 1960. On December 30, 1960, Joan married the love of her life, John Junior King who recently passed away. Together, they shared many years of memories. They lived in Rockford the past...

Robert E. "Bob" Strunkenburg, 68, of Van Wert passed away at 8:30 AM on January 16, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born March 23, 1951, in Convoy, to the late David Charles and Lillian ( Boroff) Strunkenburg. On March 24, 1973, he married the love of his life, Jane Snyder. After retiring from Teleflex after 37 years, Bob went on to work as a custodian for Van Wert City Schools. He was an avid Michigan Wolverines fan and enjoyed watching college sports and camping. Bob...

Gary B. Carter Sr., 67, of Van Wert passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020 at St. Rita Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born March 15, 1952, in Van Wert, the son of Dorothy Curtiss who survives. On April 18, 1970, Gary married his high school sweetheart, Carol (Lippi) Carter who also survives. Gary worked as a steel cutter at Kennedy Mfg for over 47 years. He was a member of Sons of Legion, Van Wert and also of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van...

Frederick D. Zeik, 88, of Rockford passed away at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Fred was born January 28, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Stanley and Helen (Tempka) Zeik. On May 25, 1985, he married the former Josephine Nelson, who survives in Rockford. Together they shared over 34 years of marriage. Fred was a retired engineer from Micro-Precision in Berne, Indiana. He was an avid card player, enjoyed golfing with Jo, and attending family get togethers. Fred was also...