Obituaries
Janet Louise Myers
Jul 28, 2026
Janet Louise Myers, 87, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice after a short illness. She was born on June 15, 1939, in Van Wert, to her late parents, Berl and Esther (Caris) Dunlap.
On June 9, 1957, Janet married David L. Myers. They shared their life together until his passing...
Wilma Irene Worthley
Jul 27, 2026
Wilma Irene Worthley (Tinnel) went to see Jesus on July 26, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1935, in Knoxville, TN, to Charles and Leona (Jones) Tinnel. Wilma worked for several years at Teleflex Manufacturing before marrying Kendrew Worthley, to whom she was devoted for 40 years. He preceded her in death in 2015.
Wilma cherished the years of traveling...
Marlin E Miller
Jul 24, 2026
Marlin "Gene" Miller, 83, of Van Wert, Ohio went home to the Lord on July 24, 2026 after a brief hospitalization surrounded by loving family and with his wife of 62 years at his side.
Gene was born on November 16, 1942, east of Van Wert in Ridge Township. He was the only child of David L. and Alberta (Wurster) Miller...
Eileen L. Kraner
Jul 21, 2026
Eileen L. Kraner, 86, of Celina, formerly of Chatt, passed away on July 21, 2026, at Celina Manor. She was born March 15, 1940, in Decatur, IN, to her late parents, Guy Hoyt and Esther Lavina (Graugerger) Krall.
Eileen will be laid to rest beside her parents during a graveside service at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in...
Garry E. Hart
Jul 18, 2026
Garry E. Hart, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, departed this life on July 18, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on June 9, 1944, in Van Wert, to his late parents, Byron and Pauline (Miller) Hart. A proud graduate of Crestview High School, Garry completed his studies in 1963 before answering the call to serve...
Donald E. Mengerink
Jul 15, 2026
Donald E. "Buddy" Mengerink, Sr, 88, of Van Wert, died at 6:40pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Mercy-St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 25, 1937, in West Unity, Ohio, to Edward W., Sr and Dorothy (Mumford) Mengerink. He married the former Barbara Speelman.
Buddy was a backhoe operator who retired with 31...
Linda S. Anderson
Jul 11, 2026
Linda Sue Anderson, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her residence after a courageous 2½â€‘year battle with esophageal cancer. With broken hearts, her family said goodbye to a woman whose strength, grace, and devotion shaped their lives. She was born on February 5, 1946, at the family home in Wetzel to her...
Janet Mae Mohr
Jul 7, 2026
Janet M. Mohr, 92, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, in Pendleton, Indiana. She was born on January 7, 1934, in Venedocia, Ohio, to Luther and Starley Williams, who preceded her in death.
On October 22, 1955, Janet married Byron Mohr. Together they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage before Byron's passing. Janet was also preceded...
Tiffany Lynn Howard
Jul 5, 2026
Tiffany Howard, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born on August 12, 1983, in Lima, to Kenyon and Carolyn (Dickerson) Graham. Tiffany graduated from Bath High School and Apollo Career Center before earning her nursing degree from Rhodes State College. On June 2, 2010, she married her husband, Frank Nicholas Howard.
Tiffany...
Cathy Ann Krick
Jul 5, 2026
Cathy Ann Krick, 71, of Convoy, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1954, at Van Wert County Hospital to her late parents, Carl Wilder and Valerie (Boxell) Wilder‑Laug. A 1972 graduate of Van Wert High School, Cathy worked at Teleflex for over 30 years.
One of...
Daniel D. Myers
Jul 2, 2026
Daniel D. Myers, born on June 15, 1969, in Decatur, Indiana, passed away on July 2, 2026, at home, at the age of 57.Dan dedicated his professional life to the medical field, serving as the Lab Director at New Vision Medical Laboratories in Lima, Ohio. Known for his strong work ethic and exceptional leadership abilities, he inspired many throughout his...
Debra L. Klinger
Jun 29, 2026
Debra L. Klinger, 69, of Van Wert, died at 5:54 pm on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Mercy St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, surrounded by her family.
She was born October 29, 1956, in Van Wert, to David and Dollie (Gipe) Klinger.
Deb retired from Teleflex, in Van Wert, after 25 years of service.
She was a member of St. Mary of...
Donnalee Jane Goodwin
Jun 27, 2026
Donnalee Jane Goodwin, 89, of Van Wert, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Homestead at Towne Center. She was born July 27, 1936, in Van Wert, to her late parents, Charles Parsons and Susie (Allen) Courtney.
As a child, Donnalee attended The Marsh Foundation and later built a long and meaningful career there, retiring after 38 years of dedicated...
Linda A. Fox
Jun 23, 2026
When Heaven's choir had an immediate opening, God called Linda Ann Fox, a former resident of Van Wert, to join. Waiting for her in the audience were those who had gone before: the love of her life, Donald Wayne Fox; her parents, Mabel and Frank Burton, brothers Buddy and Bob Burton, sisters Nina Lee Eviston and Marylou Frazier, daughter Kelly...
Ernest L. "Joe" Sinning
Jun 22, 2026
Ernest L. "Joe" Sinning, 88, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. Joe was born January 10, 1938, in Mountain Grove, MO, the son of Gustave W. and Della C. (Mccaskey) Sinning, who both preceded him in death.
On January 30, 1966,...
Herbert Elmer Baker
Jun 18, 2026
Herbert Elmer Baker went home to be with the Lord June 18, 2026. He spent his last months pleasantly at Palmetto Patriots Veterans Home in Gaffney, South Carolina, among fellow veterans and caring staff, loved by all and appreciated for his easy-going friendly manner. He was born September 8, 1927, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, but soon returned with his parents...
Ruth A. Girod
Jun 18, 2026
Ruth Alice Girod, follower of Christ, has been awaiting the journey to her eternal home in heaven, and she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday morning, June 18, 2026. Ruth's family is rejoicing that she is no longer in pain and has been reunited with loved ones who have gone before her, especially her husband David C....
Gregory M. Ilderton
Jun 18, 2026
Gregory M. Ilderton, 85, passed away Thursday morning, June 18, 2026, at Divine Shane Hill, Rockford, Ohio.
He was born on October 23, 1940, the son of William Alvin and Kathleen (Moody) Ilderton in Oakley (Cincinnati), Ohio. After graduating from Batesville, Indiana high school in 1958, he served in the Air Force as parachute rigger in Germany, then air traffic control specialist...
Gregory A. Williamson
Jun 15, 2026
Gregory A. Williamson, 75, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:55 pm on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Van Wert Manor.
He was born on July 23, 1950, in Van Wert, to Vaughn and Cecile (Hartzog) Williamson.
Greg retired from Greif in Van Wert after many years of service.
He enjoyed fishing with his boys and was a fan of the New York...
Sheila V. Fox
Jun 8, 2026
Sheila V. Fox, 88, of Van Wert, died Monday, June 8, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born April 16, 1938, in Van Wert. She was married to Lynn Merle Fox for 50 years.
She is survived by a daughter, Deanna Riggenbach; sons, Jim (Tami) Fox and Lynn M. Fox, Jr; a brother, David (Judy) Malinowski; grandchildren, Nicholas Riggenbach, Callie...
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