Obituaries

Jul 27, 2011

VAN WERT, Ohio - Tamela S. "Tammy" Gibson, 41, of Scott, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in Van Wert County, Ohio.

She was born July 15, 1970, in Sandusky, Ohio. Her mother, Linda L. (Funkhouser) Donaldson, survives in Haviland. Ohio. Her stepmother, Parketta Meggitt, survives in Norwalk, Ohio. Her father, Alfred L. Meggitt is deceased. Her stepfather,...

Jul 22, 2011

Morey R. Drew Sr. of Lima and formerly of Van Wert, died at 2:45 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2011, at his residence.

He was born April 10, 1942, in Continental, the son of the late Morey S. Drew and Grace R. (Shellebarger) Minor. On October 14, 1989, he married Debrae A. (Saintignon) Drew, who survives in Lima.

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Jul 21, 2011

VAN WERT, Ohio - Roy Souders, Jr., 81, Van Wert, died at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born May 1, 1930, in Pocasset, Okla., to the late Fannie F. (Shipp) Souders and Roy A. Souders. His wife, Eleanor M. (Branch) Souders, survives of Van Wert. They were married May...

Jul 15, 2011

VAN WERT, Ohio - James H. Barnhart, Sr., 68, Van Wert, died at 9:50 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

He was born June 12, 1943, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Thelma Opal (Leonard) Barnhart and Allie E. Barnhart, Sr. His wife, Carol (Butler) Barnhart, survives in Van Wert.

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Jul 14, 2011

MIDDLE POINT - Jack R. Fraker, 70, of Middle Point, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN.

He was born on Thursday 7-14-11 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN, to Alton and Lionne (Ryan) Fraker, both of whom are deceased. He married Patricia (Neer) Fraker on Nov. 23, 1960. She survives...

Jul 12, 2011

VAN WERT - Rex E. Tomlinson, 83, of Van Wert, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born February 13, 1928, in Ridge Township, Van Wert County, Ohio to John C. and Mary M. (Tribolet) Tomlinson, both of whom are deceased. He married Betty Lou (Stabler) Tomlinson on...

Jul 9, 2011

VAN WERT - Amelia B. Lineberger, 87, of Van Wert, OH., passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert, OH.

She was born on January 29, 1924 in Lima, OH. to Nicholas and Theresa (Farago) Benny, both of whom are deceased. She married Edwin O. Lineberger on June 17,...

Jul 2, 2011

VAN WERT, Ohio - William H. Ludwig, 74, of Van Wert, died at 5:50 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Vancrest Healthcare Center, Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born Nov. 28, 1936, in Van Wert, to the late Dorothea (O'Leary) Ludwig and Owen Burnell Ludwig. His wife, Evelyn (Mason) Ludwig, survives of Van Wert. The couple was married...

Jul 1, 2011

Dusty J. Coil, 51, of Van Wert, died Friday, July 1, 2011, at his residence.

He was born February 15, 1960, in Van Wert, the son of the late Robert Eugene and Cheryl (Dickson) Coil.

Survivors include three brothers, Mark Coil and Tracy Coil, both of Van Wert, and Kevin (Susan) Coil of Convoy.

Family funeral...

Jun 30, 2011

Samuel J. Worthington, 73, died June 30, 2011 in Fort Wayne Indiana.

He was born January 28, 1938 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Norman Jack and Genevieve "Jenny" (Vena) Worthington. Mr. Worthington graduated from Van Wert High School in 1956. He attended The Ohio State University from 1964-1967, majoring in research, math, physics, and chemistry. He...

Jun 21, 2011

VAN WERT, Ohio - Ethel V. "Aunt Ethel" Miller, 97, Van Wert, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home, Van Wert.

She was born July 29, 1913, in Van Wert, to the late Vera (Parks) Tindall and Robert E. Tindall. Her husband, Corwin R. Miller, died Jan. 24, 1981.

Survivors...

Jun 13, 2011

VAN WERT, Ohio - Jeanne L. Koch, 79, of Van Wert, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Kingston Nursing Home, Miamisburg, Ohio.

She was born Jan. 20, 1932, in Midland, Mich., to the late Cora (Somerville) Winkler and Herman H. Winkler. Her husband, Kenneth K. Koch, died in 2000. They were married in 1983.

Survivors include her...

Jun 11, 2011

VAN WERT, Ohio - Dudley B. Stetler, 81, of Van Wert, died at 5:23 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

He was born Oct. 16, 1929, in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Fannie May (Krick) Stetler and Fred Stetler. His wife, Betty (Basil) Stetler, is deceased.

Survivors include...

Jun 9, 2011

Nellie Mae Hartman, 64, of Van Wert went to be with the Lord at 11:02 PM Thursday June 9, 2011. She passed away at the Dekalb County Hospital in Auburn, Indiana. She was born June 20, 1946 to the late Elmer Marshall and Thelma (Rodman) Baker. Nellie is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Jerry L. Hartman....

Jun 8, 2011

VAN WERT, Ohio - Karen K. Boroff, 64, of Van Wert, died at 12:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

She was born Aug. 21, 1946, in LaPorte, Ind., to the late Jean L. (Ellis) Parker and Elbert O. Parker. Her husband, Richard E. Boroff, survives of Van Wert.

Other survivors include...

Jun 5, 2011

Robert L Muhlenkamp, 80, Rockford, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 7:25 a.m. at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born on July 9, 1930, in Mercer County to Herbert and Asella (Miller) Muhlenkamp. He married Josephine Custer who survives. Also surviving are two sons: Michael (Angela) Muhlenkamp, Pacifica, California, and Scott (Lisa) Muhlenkamp, Celina, Ohio; three daughters: Jennifer...

Jun 5, 2011

"Bud" Forrest Emerson Hayes, 88, of Rockford, Ohio, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Community Health Professionals Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Bud was born July 2, 1922 in Mercer County, Ohio to Forest and Ellen (Foor) Hayes. On September 8, 1946, he married Betty Karnehm, who survives in Rockford. Surviving in addition to his wife, Betty, are three children:...

Jun 5, 2011

VAN WERT, Ohio - Edward S. Leland, 71, of Van Wert, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.

He was born June 11, 1939, in Saginaw, Mich., to the late Betty (Brown) Leland and Ward Leland. His wife, Patricia Ann (Opliger) Leland, survives. The couple was married...

May 30, 2011

KENNETH DALE HICKS, SR., 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born June24, 1938, in Harrisburg, Ill., he was the son of the late Richard and Dena (Colbert) Hicks. He was a retired Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He also retired from Magnavox, where he worked as a Quality Control Engineer....

May 29, 2011

VAN WERT, Ohio - Edwin Dale "E.D." Purk, 83, of Van Wert, died at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, May 29, 2011, at the Van Wert Co. Hospital, Van Wert.

He was born May 5, 1928, in Allen County, Ind., to the late Agnes C. (Beauchot) Purk and Harley O. Purk. His wife, Ruth (Heath) Purk, died Aug. 25, 1990....