Obituaries
Glenda K. Schaadt
Feb 8, 2026
Glenda K. Schaadt of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born May 16th, 1954, to the late Glenn and Dorothy Etzler, and was also preceded in love and guidance by her stepfathers, Sylvester Grote and Ervin Klausing.
Glenda leaves behind a legacy defined by love, kindness, and quiet strength....
John F. Plotts
Feb 6, 2026
John F. Plotts, 49, of Convoy, died Friday Night, February 6, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft Wayne. He was born on November 22, 1976, in Lima, to Dana Plotts and Sharon (Markley) Wannemacher.
John loved being an over-the-road truck driver. He was currently driving for Decker Trucking.
He was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers and enjoyed reading...
Glendene VanLandingham
Feb 4, 2026
Glendene VanLandingham, 102, of Convoy, died on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Van Wert Manor.
She was born in 1923, in Paulding County to the late Fred and Phoebe (Mohr) VanLandingham. Glendene was reared by her uncle and aunt, the late Alfred and Opal (Spicer) Mohr.
Surviving are several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her infant sister, Lois Maxine VanLandingham; one brother,...
Betty Jean Vogt
Feb 3, 2026
Betty Jean Vogt, born on March 6, 1921, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Marshall and Genevra (Albright) Young, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the age of 104. A lifelong resident of Van Wert, Betty was known for her kindness and generosity, always placing the needs of others before her own.Betty had a profound love for the birds that...
Sheila Rae Gunter
Feb 1, 2026
Sheila Rae Gunter, 80, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on October 26, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to Peter J. and Naomi (Hummer) Fuerst. She married David D. Gunter. A devoted homemaker, Sheila dedicated her life to nurturing her family, raising her sons, Jeff, Daniel, and David, as well...
Ralph R. DuCheney
Jan 29, 2026
Ralph R. DuCheney, 82, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at Van Wert Manor. He was born on April 16, 1943, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Kenneth and Ruth (Rogers) DuCheney, who raised him on the family dairy farm where he learned the values of hard work and dedication.
Ralph proudly served six years in the...
LaDonna Viola Yoder
Jan 29, 2026
LaDonna Viola (Smith) Yoder, 88, of Rockford, OH passed away Thursday January 29, 2026 at Ohio Health Van Wert in Van Wert, OH. She was born October 16, 1937 in Bedford, PA and was the daughter of the late Claire and Bertha (Foor) Smith.LaDonna was a self taught cake decorator, lending her talents to various area grocery stores and businesses. She...
Otto Wilson
Jan 28, 2026
Otto Wilson, 83, of Celina, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday January 28, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 18, 1942 in Pineville, Kentucky and was the son of the late David and Louvernia (Hensley) Wilson.On January 11, 1964 Otto married the former Marie Anna Saco, who preceded...
Sandra K. Tracy
Jan 25, 2026
Sandra K. Tracy, 78, of Van Wert, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 29, 1947, in Defiance, to the late James and Helene (Reynolds) McCulley.
On May 4, 1968, Sandra married the love of her life, Stanley Tracy. Together they were members of First United Brethren in Christ Church, where she faithfully...
Irene Pavel
Jan 24, 2026
Irene Jewell Pavel, 71, of Van Wert, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born March 18, 1954, in Van Wert, to the late Donald and Martha (Rison) Ream Sr.
Irene loved to crochet, read, and work on word search puzzles. She also enjoyed relaxing with classic black‑and‑white television shows. Before her mobility issues,...
Carl Gangwer
Jan 21, 2026
Carl R. Gangwer, 86, of Rockford, OH passed away early Wednesday morning, January 21, 2026.Carl was born August 6, 1939 in Kimmell, Indiana. He was the son of the late Hershel and Cora (Johnston) Gangwer. On February 14th , 1965 Carl married the former Sharon Y. Gephart, who preceded him in death on November 12th, 2010.After graduating from Cromwell High School in...
Shawn Travis Brown
Jan 16, 2026
Shawn Travis Brown, 57, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, in Findlay. Born on March 31, 1968, in Findlay, he was the beloved son of Paul and Dianna (Stegaman) Brown.Shawn earned an Associate's Degree and dedicated his professional life as a C.A.D. operator within the manufacturing industry.He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran...
Gary Lee "Harry" Spridgeon
Jan 14, 2026
Gary Lee "Harry" Spridgeon, 71, of Middle Point, Ohio, died on January 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born on March 29, 1954, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Gerald E. "Tuffy" and Esther E. (Byers) Spridgeon.Harry was a dedicated truck driver for most of his life, having recently retired from Nickles Bakery in Lima, Ohio. He was a former volunteer...
Robert McPhail
Jan 14, 2026
Robert D. "Danny" McPhail, 52, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Van Wert Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on December 29 in Van Wert to Nancy (Brown) Riley and Robert F. McPhail. Danny attended Vantage Career Center and graduated from Van Wert High School in 1993.
Danny lived for the open road on his Harley...
David Kiehl
Jan 14, 2026
David L. Kiehl, 79, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at his home on December 22, 2025. He was born in Van Wert on January 15, 1946, to the late Charles and Shirley Kiehl. A proud member of the Lincolnview High School Class of 1964, David entered the United States Army in 1966 and served in Germany...
Crystal Reed
Jan 13, 2026
Crystal Louise (Webster) Reed, 85, of Middle Point, passed away at 10:10 AM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at her residence. She was born April 4, 1940, in Van Wert, to the late Betty (Davis) Dattilio and Charles Ralph Webster. On February 15, 1959, she married John M. Reed of Middle Point, who preceded her in death on October 26,...
Craig Thomas
Jan 8, 2026
Craig A. Thomas, 80, formerly of Mendon, Ohio died Thursday night, January 8, 2026 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. He was born September 27, 1945 in Lima, Ohio and was the son of the late Martha J. Thomas.On August 3, 1968 Craig married the former Patricia Berry, who preceded him in death on August...
Lori Webster
Jan 6, 2026
Lori Ann Webster, 64, of Grover Hill, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Van Wert Hospital. Born on April 28, 1961, in Van Wert to the late Franklin and Myrtle (Whittredge) Wyandt, Lori grew up with a gentle spirit that carried through every chapter of her life. Her life was shaped by simple joys, quiet creativity, and the people...
Maria L. Martinez
Jan 4, 2026
Maria Louisa Martinez, 82, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.She was born on March 16, 1943, in Hondo, Texas, to Dionicia Morales, who preceded her in death. Maria lived a life defined by hard work, devotion, and unconditional love for those around her.On...
Donna M. (Schoenauer) Foehl
Jan 3, 2026
Donna M. Foehl, 97, of Convoy, passed away Saturday morning at Hearth and Home of Van Wert. She was born April 9, 1928, in Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, to Fred and S. Leona (Zartman) Schoenauer. She married Robert E. Foehl.
Donna was a homemaker and the ultimate farm wife. She was always there to haul grain and help in any...
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