Obituaries
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...
Thomas Stephenson
Dec 30, 2025
Thomas Richard "Tom" Stephenson, 77, of Rockford, Ohio died Tuesday morning, December 30, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. He was born February 1, 1948 in Celina, Ohio and he was the son of the late Richard and Sarah "Gene" (Harrison) Stephenson.On July 29, 1967 Tom married the former Judy Secaur, who survives.Tom graduated from Parkway High School in...
Jerry Simindinger
Dec 27, 2025
Jerry Lynn Simindinger, 66, of Cloverdale, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 15, 1959, in Paulding, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Betty (Talbott) Simindinger Sr.
Jerry graduated from Wayne Trace High School and went on to enlist in the United States Army. Throughout his life, he worked many...
Jerry Bolton
Dec 27, 2025
Jerry Dean Bolton, 85, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on December 27, 2025, following an extended illness.
Jerry was born on November 6, 1940, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Edwin and Eva Jean (Davis) Bolton. He was a 1958 graduate of York High School. On September 22, 1963, he married Janet (Good) Bolton, who survives.
Jerry was...
Patricia Jeanne Weaver
Dec 25, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Jeanne (Muncey) Weaver, age 71, of Van Wert, OH, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025 , after a short battle with cancer.
She was born on November 27, 1954 in Euclid, OH to Thomas James and Joanne Margaret (Funk) Muncey, and grew up in Wickliffe, OH.
Pat was blinded at birth by retinopathy of prematurity, however, she never let...
Angela Harner
Dec 23, 2025
Angela Marie "Angie" Harner, 47, of Rockford, Ohio died Tuesday afternoon, December 23, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born October 21, 1978 in Coldwater, Ohio and was the daughter of Barry Harner of Mendon, Ohio and Julia (Schilling) King and Mark King of Rockford, Ohio.Angie was an aesthetician and operated a business from...
Karl D. Knodel
Dec 23, 2025
Karl D. Knodel, 90, of Ohio City, passed away at 5:55pm on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with our Jesus after 43 days of inpatient care at Kindred Hospital in Lima. He was born July 3, 1935, in Van Wert, to Herb and Euthemia (Smith) Knodel. On September 25, 1960, he married the former Connie Lee Wallace.
He is survived by his...
Charles Eberle
Dec 22, 2025
Charles "Chuck" A. Eberle Jr., 79, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 12, 1946, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Charles A. Sr. and Juanita (Lee) Eberle.
Chuck graduated from Van Wert High School and went on to serve proudly in the National Guard. On July 1, 1974,...
David Brent DuVall
Dec 22, 2025
David Brent DuVall, 62, of Middle Point, passed away Monday morning, December 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born August 1, 1963, in Van Wert, to Otis W. and Betty Jo (Eversole) DuVall.
Dave graduated from Lincolnview High School.
He retired as a State of Ohio meat inspector and was a lifetime farmer. After retirement, Dave enjoyed time spent working at...
Tracy Orsbon
Dec 17, 2025
Tracy Orsbon, 63, of Van Wert, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Jackson, Michigan, while on a hunting trip.He was born on July 25, 1962, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Jerry Orsbon and Leonie (Weigel) Decker.
A graduate of Northrop High School, Tracy proudly served in the United States Army Airborne Division from 1984 to 1987. He was currently employed...
Jerome E. Blankemeyer
Dec 16, 2025
Jerome E. Blankemeyer, of Van Wert, a devoted husband, son, father, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on May 21, 1971, to Eugene and Joan (Schaadt) Blankemeyer, Jerome lived a life full of laughter, service, and love. On October 24, 2020, he married the former Erica Runyon.He dedicated over 35 years to Danfoss,...
Richard Atwood
Dec 15, 2025
Richard "Dick" Atwood, 87, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter.
Born on April 11, 1938, in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, Richard was the son of Howard and Bertha Atwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother William Atwood, and his sister Nancy Briggs.
Richard shared 61 wonderful years...
Joshua C. Brown
Dec 15, 2025
Joshua C. Brown, 31, of Van Wert, died at 2:00pm on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert.
He was born April 30, 1994, in Fort Wayne, to Dwayne C. and Pamela I. (Booher) Brown.
Josh graduated from Van Wert High School and Vantage Career Center through the Buildings and Grounds program. He was formerly employed at Harbor Freight in Van...
Norman Van Tilburg
Dec 15, 2025
Norman E. "Norm" VanTilburg, 85, of Rockford, Ohio died peacefully December 15, 2025, surrounded by family, at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert, Ohio. He was born September 28, 1940 in Rockford, Ohio, and was the son of the late Ralph and Alice (Wolfe) VanTilburg.On July 7, 1962 he married the former Deanne Hamilton, who survives.Norm graduated from Mendon High School...
Nancy Ritz
Dec 14, 2025
Beloved mother, wife and friend, Nancy Jayne Ritz, 85, of Rockford, Ohio beheld her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was reunited with her loved ones early Sunday morning, December 14, 2025, when she passed from this life to the next surrounded by her family at The Ohio State East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.She was born on June 30, 1940,...
Susan Elaine (Wright) Coil
Dec 9, 2025
Susan Elaine Coil, age 69, of Van Wert Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 9th surrounded by her family at Saint Rita's Medical Center in Lima Ohio.
Sue was born on December 29, 1955, to Robert and Betty Wright in Decatur, Indiana. She graduated from Van Wert High School. She worked with various companies such as Borden Foods, KMI Mfg, Ohio...
Gary L. Perkins
Dec 6, 2025
Gary L. Perkins, 75, of Van Wert, died Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at Ohio Health-Van Wert. He was born December 4, 1950.
In keeping with Gary's wishes, there will be no services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, Ohio.
Michelle D. Klutka
Dec 5, 2025
Michelle D. Klutka, 62, of Van Wert, died Friday, December 5, 2025, at her residence. She was born June 13, 1963.Michelle was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the Van Wert American Legion.Michelle is survived by her sons, Justin (Janine) Klutka and Jordan (Jennifer) Klutka; grandchildren, Noah, Owen, Avelynn and Will; a brother, William Humrickhouse...
David Eddy
Dec 4, 2025
David Eddy, age 68, of Toledo and formerly of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The University of Toledo Medical Center.
He was born on November 1, 1957, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Lloyd E. and Lois I. (Wilmore) Eddy.
David participated in the Special Olympics and found fulfillment in his work at Thomas Edison...
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