Ralph M. Speer, 95, of Van Wert passed away at 9:10 AM on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Meadows of Delphos. He was born on September 16, 1926, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of the late Ruel M. and Marie (Schweinfurth) Speer. On April 28, 1951, he married Joan "Jodi" J. Speer, who passed away on November 18, 1997. Ralph served in the United States Navy during WW II and Korea. Ralph retired in 1987 after 34 years with Aeroquip, in Van Wert, as an Engineering Supervisor. Ralph was a...

Patricia Ann (Opliger) Leland, 78, of Van Wert passed away at 8:15 PM on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She was born on January 30, 1943, in Fort Wayne, the daughter of the late Walter and Isabelle (Pfeiffer) Opliger. On June 9, 1990, she married Edward Leland. Patricia retired as a physical therapy technician from Parkview Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, in Van Wert, where she was also a member of the Dorcas...

Larry G. Wilkin, 74, of Van Wert passed away at 11:58 AM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Van Wert Health. He was born on February 21, 1947, in Van Wert, to the late John and Ruth (Swartz)Wilkin. On May 25, 1974, he married the love of his life, Carol Miller. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Lincolnview High School and retired from the maintenance department of Van Wert County Hospital after 40 years. An avid horseman, Larry trained and raced standard bred horses for many years and enjoyed...

Dustin Scott Stuckey, 36, of Middle Point passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Van Wert Health. He was born on December 25, 1985, in Van Wert, the son of Travis Ford and Tina (Stuckey) Smith.  Dustin was a graduate of Lincolnview High School. Dustin enjoyed shooting pool with his cousins, Outlaw Sprint Car Racing, the Michigan Wolverines and the Cleveland Browns.  He had a passion for bowling.  Dustin rolled back-to-back perfect 300 games.  He loved spending time...

Alice L. Haynes, 91, of Van Wert passed away at 4:15 am on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Vancrest- St. Marys. She was born on January 17, 1930, in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Lloyd T. and Lucille (Miller) Haynes. Alice retired from Magnavox in 1992 after 35 years of service. She later worked at the Eaton Corporation for 10 years, retiring in 2004. Alice was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Van Wert. She is survived by sons, Rick...

Nikki S. Lee, 67, of Scott passed away at on January 13, 2022 at Van Wert Health. She was born on September 05, 1954, in Van Wert, to the late Richard and Kathryn (Leeth) Lee. Nikki was a 1972 graduate of Wayne Trace High School and worked for several years as a dishwasher at the County Line Café. She loved collecting dolls, various toys and NASCAR memorabilia. She also enjoyed walking around town and visiting with the members of the community and she adored her nieces and...

Renee` Kim (Wise) Cryer, 66, of Van Wert passed away at 1:02 PM on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Van Wert Manor. She was born on January 7, 1956, in Van Wert, the daughter of Thomas A. and Juanita J. (Wurster) Wise. Renee was a 1974 graduate of Van Wert High School. Renee retired from the Eaton Corporation, in Van Wert, after 47 years of service. Renee enjoyed reading and crafts. Surviving are her parents, Tom and Juanita Wise of Van Wert; a sister, Michele (Steven) Mendenhall of Van...

Della Mae Ruth Thompson Partin McMinn, 72, of Ohio City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Vancrest of Delphos. Ruth was born unto the union of the late Hymn and Rosa (Quillan) Thompson on September 06, 1949, in Dizney, Harlan County, Kentucky. She attended school in Cawood, Kentucky and believed in the Baptist faith. On December 20, 1969, she married Fred Partin and together had 3 children: daughter, Charolette Partin of Van Wert and her ex-husband,...

Marcia L Hartman, 81, of Van Wert passed away at 6:30 PM on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Van Wert Health. She was born on December 4, 1940, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Susan (Kaduk) Hartman. Marcia retired in 1996 as a Senior Account Manager with American Electric Power after 30 years of service. She had previously worked at the former Gunsett Hardware and Showalter Sporting Goods in Van Wert. Marcia was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Van Wert, where she...

Fred A. Marsee, 88, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully at Springfield Masonic Home on January 5, 2022. Born June 2, 1933 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, he was the son of Franklin George Marsee and Birdie Hensley Marsee. On June 12, 1955, he married the love of his life, Beverly (Myers) Marsee. Fred graduated from Rockford High School, Rockford, Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Ohio University, and subsequently graduated from the School of Banking at...