Obituaries
Juanita Jean Wurster Wise
Sep 11, 2026
Juanita J. Wurster Wise entered into her new eternal life with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 11, 2026. Our Lord has said "Come to me all who are weary and I will give you rest." Juanita is at rest with no more pain and singing and rejoicing with Jesus in her heavenly home.
She was born in Celina, Ohio...
Lanny B. Lemmon
Sep 10, 2026
Lanny B. Lemmon, 83, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, Sept 10, 2026.
Lanny was born on November 15, 1942,in Middlepoint, Ohio, to Tulvina (Knittle) Shumaker and John B. Lemmon.
Lanny attended Lincolnview High School and graduated in 1962. He married Donna Jean Ellis in 1964.
Lanny and Donna Jean had 3 daughters Tiffany Lemmon (deceased), Kim Miller and Tenile and Earl Davis....
Glenn E. McClure
Sep 9, 2026
Glenn E. McClure, 97, of Convoy, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert. He was born July 31, 1929, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Roy T. and Ora E. (Mathews) McClure. On November 24, 1951, Glenn married the former Jean Albrecht, who preceded him in death on May 31, 2015.
Glenn...
Sheila Marie Collins
Sep 6, 2026
Sheila Marie Collins, 40, of Van Wert, died Sunday morning, September 6, 2026, at Parkview Hospice in Ft Wayne.
She was born June 16, 1986, in Lima, to Michael F. Collins and Jeni (Jewett) Miller. On October 18, 2014, she married Tyler J. Kreischer.
Sheila attended the Sugar Ridge Church of God in Convoy.
She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marion Technical College...
Bonita Adileen Myers
Sep 5, 2026
Bonita Adileen Myers of Convoy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Bonita was born at home on Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1933, to Wesley and Ica (Matthews) Custer. She grew up on the family farm outside of Rockford along with older sister Josephine and younger twin sister Bonnie. After graduating from Rockford High School in 1952,...
Mary C. (Moore) Turner
Sep 3, 2026
Mary C. (Moore) Turner, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the age of 68. Mary was born on June 21, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky to Richard Sr and Mary (James) Moore.Mary will be remembered fondly for her immense love for her family and friends, often expressed through her...
Janet Ruth Markey
Aug 31, 2026
Janet Ruth Markey, 98, of Celina and formerly of Coldwater, Ohio, died Monday August 31, 2026 at the Gardens of Celina. She was born July 19, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a daughter of the late Joseph Francis and Viola (Anderson) Markey.Janet was a 1947 graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During her...
Janie Louise Kennedy
Aug 31, 2026
Jane Louise Kennedy, 77, of Van Wert-affectionately known as Luigi to her husband-passed away on August 31, 2026, at Homestead at Towne Center. She was born on November 13, 1948, in Van Wert, to the late Hugh Elder and M. Jean (Baltzell) Weaver.
A graduate of Van Wert High School, Jane later attended Monterey Peninsula College in California. She married Charles...
James M. Adelblue Jr
Aug 30, 2026
James M. Adelblue Jr., age 63 of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved most on August 30, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1963, in Van Wert, Ohio, to James and Shirley (Bohner) Adelblue. On June 7, 1986, he married Cherie Kipp, the love of his life.
Jim graduated from Ohio City-Liberty High School and...
Carolyn Sue Corle
Aug 24, 2026
Carolyn Sue (Ungericht) Corle, 95, of Van Wert, died on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert.She was born on June 18, 1931, in Connersville, Indiana, to Frank and Eva Ungericht who preceded her in death. On June 28, 1951, she married Jack Edward Corle who also preceded her in death.She retired from Ohio Northern University where she...
Nancy Lou Leighner
Aug 22, 2026
Nancy Lou Leighner (Hoke) of Rockford, Ohio transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on August 22nd, 2026, closing a long life marked by service, faith, and a deep love for her family and community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Leighner , with whom she shared many years of partnership, hard work, and happiness. Nancy should...
Ethel Marie Reynolds
Aug 21, 2026
Ethel Reynolds, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on August 21, 2026, at her daughter's residence after a brief illness.
Born on April 4, 1937, in Warren, IN, Ethel was the daughter of the late Clayton and Avis (Jaques) Sheets. She retired from Parkview Regional Medical Center after 37 years of dedicated service in housekeeping.
Ethel enjoyed watching true‑crime and murder‑mystery programs...
Beatrice Irene Lautzenheiser
Aug 17, 2026
Beatrice Irene Lautzenheiser, 95, of Van Wert, passed peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert, with her son at her side. She was born January 27, 1931, to Harvey and Esther (Baker) Thatcher. On March 11, 1951, she was joined in holy matrimony with Herbert "Ray" Lautzenheiser, a bond unbroken for 65 years, until his passing in...
Vivian Ellen Grimes
Aug 16, 2026
Ellen (Barnhart) Grimes, 90, of Van Wert, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born December 27, 1935, in Boone County, West Virginia, to the late Allen "Allie" and Thelma Opal (Leonard) Barnhart. Ellen married Edward L. Grimes, and he preceded her in death on August 31, 2025.She retired from Universal Lettering, formerly the Overall Factory, in...
Linda Kay Meyer
Aug 14, 2026
Linda K. Meyer, 78, of Rockford, Ohio died Friday, August 14, 2026 at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born July 17, 1948 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Clyde and Phyllis (Wilson) Mittank.Linda graduated from Wabash High School. She went on to earn her nursing degree at St. Joe's School of Nursing. Linda worked as a registered...
Jessica K. Small
Aug 10, 2026
Jessica Kristeen Small, 51, of Convoy, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Jessica was born on October 26, 1974, to Tim and Janet Wollet. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and teacher whose life was defined by the love she gave to others.
Jessica was the beloved wife of Jay Small. On August...
Carole J Long
Aug 8, 2026
Carole J. Long, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on November 16, 1937, in rural Van Wert County, to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Rogers) DuCheney. She spent her life in the loving community of Middle Point, where she created a legacy of service,...
Diane Kathleen Carroll
Aug 8, 2026
Diane Kathleen (Rickard) Carroll, 77, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her daughter Tammy's home from an extended illness, while being cared for by her children, loved ones and Community Health Professionals Hospice of Van Wert.
She was born on July 22, 1949, in Van Wert, to Robert and Ruth (Kittle) Rickard, who both preceded her...
Shirley J. Eibling
Aug 8, 2026
Shirley Joan (Corathers) Eibling, 90, of Van Wert and recently of Edgerton, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Parkview Care Center in Edgerton, Ohio, where she had been a resident. She was born July 27, 1936, in Van Wert, to the late Tennyson and Mildred (Cowell) Corathers. Shirley graduated from Van Wert High School in 1955. On August...
Tabitha N. Parrett
Aug 1, 2026
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Tabitha "Tabby" Parrett, 35, on the morning of August 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Though her time with us was far too short, the love she shared and the memories she created will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Tabby was a...
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