Obituaries
Jerry Lee Sill
Oct 5, 2023
Jerry Lee Sill, 82, of Rockford, Ohio passed away on October 05, 2023 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill. He was born on October 27, 1940, in Rockford, son of the late Charles "Bill" W. Sill and Bessie (Bienz) Sill. On August 19, 1961, he married the former Marjorie A. Amstutz, who survives. Together, they shared years of...
Sandra Ellen Talboom
Sep 29, 2023
Sandra Ellen (Makuh) Talboom, 84, of Delphos, Ohio, died on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 3:30 PM at the Meadows of Delphos. Sandy was born in Van Wert, Ohio on January 30, 1939 to Mac and Mary Ellen (Walters) Makuh, who both preceded her in death.
She graduated from Van Wert High School in 1957 and Bowling Green State...
Christopher L. Youtsey
Sep 26, 2023
Christopher Lee Youtsey, 49, of Van Wert Ohio, passed away September 26, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital from natural causes. Chris was born September 11th 1974 in Lima Ohio to Larry and Nancy (Eversole) Youtsey. Larry preceded him in death July 26th, 2023. Nancy survives in Van Wert. Chris is survived by his 2 sons, Derek (Samanatha) Youtsey of Fort...
Roger W. Neville
Sep 17, 2023
Roger W. Neville, a man of unwavering dedication and boundless curiosity, took his final flight on September 17, 2023 at the age of 82. Born on May 5, 1941, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late William H. and Edith G. (Grime) Neville, Roger's life was a tapestry of cherished memories and remarkable achievements that continue to inspire all who...
Patsy A. Smith
Sep 16, 2023
Patsy A. (Harden) Smith, 92, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:15 PM on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her residence. She was born on July 17, 1931, in Mercer, Ohio, to Ray and Lydia Harden. In 1956, she married Dean H. Smith, who preceded her in death in 2018.
She was a homemaker.
Pat attended Trinity Friends...
Joe C. Mendoza
Sep 12, 2023
Joe C. Mendoza, 64, of Van Wert, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne Indiana. He was born on November 2, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas, to his late parents, George and Carlota (Cantu) Mendoza.
Joe served his country proudly as a member of the United States Marine Corp., where he...
Gerald D. Schaadt
Sep 10, 2023
Gerald D. "Jerry" Schaadt, 96, of Rockford, passed away at 10:28 AM on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 3, 1927, in Wren, to Joseph William and Fay (Duprey) Schaadt. On November 11, 1971, he married the former Helena Maxine Gaul, who preceded him in death on March 7, 2015. Together, they shared over...
Joseph F. DeWitt
Sep 5, 2023
Joseph F. "Spider" DeWitt, 78, of Van Wert passed away, with his family by his side, at 12:43 AM on September 5, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on August 13, 1945, in Grover Hill, to Herman and Inella (Kohn) DeWitt. He was partially raised by his Grandfather and Grandmother Kohn. On August 28, 1964, he married...
Mary C. Bidlack
Sep 5, 2023
Mary Catherine Bidlack, 95, of Van Wert, Ohio passed into the arms of her Savior at 10:47 AM on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Born on August 18, 1928 in Van Wert County, she is the daughter of the late Francis and Hazel (Fox) Martin. Mary wed the love of her life, Norman A. Bidlack, on August 20, 1950. They enjoyed...
Craig Eugene Meyer
Sep 3, 2023
Craig Eugene Meyer, 75, of Rockford, OH passed away on September 03, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born on May 18, 1948, in Celina, OH to the late Paul and Mary Ellen (Putman) Meyer.
Craig was a graduate of Parkway High School. After graduation, he joined the U. S. Army.
Upon discharge from...
Charles Fred Hartwig
Sep 3, 2023
Charles Freddie "Fred" Hartwig, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023, at Van Wert Manor, at the age of 90, with his family by his side. He was born on September 27, 1932, in Briceton, Ohio, to Fred and Bessie (Leslie) Hartwig.
He is survived by his wife, Louise (Gudakunst), whom he married on June...
Shirley M Partin
Sep 3, 2023
Shirley M. Partin, 92, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:30PM on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on May 20, 1931, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Raymond and Norma (Ford) Ritchie. In 1954, she married Dean Anderson, he preceded her in death in 1975. Then in 1985, she married Cecil Partin, and he preceded...
Susie Methot-Perez
Sep 2, 2023
Susie (Bill) Methot-Perez, 81, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:50 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft Wayne. She was born on August 22, 1942, in Anahiem, California, to John A. and Inez (Contreras) Bill. She married Alfred Perez, he survives of Van Wert. Together, they shared many years of memories.
Susie retired from Kennedy...
Leonard Allen Subler
Sep 2, 2023
Leonard Allen Subler, 73, of Ohio City, passed away on Saturday morning, September 2, 2023 in Van Wert . He was born on August 4, 1950, in Van Wert, to Louis and Mary Ellen (Hart) Subler. He married the former Laura Talbott. Together, they shared many years of memories.
Leonard had formerly worked at Federal Mogul in Van Wert....
Grable Cheek
Aug 29, 2023
Grable Cheek, 74, of Mendon passed away on August 29, 2023 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill, Rockford, Ohio. He was born on December 04, 1948, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Oakley "Charlie" Cheek and Della (Helton) Cheek.
Grable retired from Rea Magnet Wire in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he was a maintenance technician for several...
H. Lucille Robey
Aug 28, 2023
H Lucille (Lucy) Robey, 93, of St Mary's, Ohio died peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born on August 22, 1930 in Bonners Ferry, ID, she was raised in Colville, Washington with her seven siblings.
At 19 she met the love of her life, Paul (Pete) Robey. They married 6 months later and made the big move back to...
Robert Lee Newland
Aug 27, 2023
Robert Lee Newland, lovingly known as Bob, departed from this world on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born on July 28, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Wiedeman) Newland.
Bob's life was filled with diverse experiences and a strong work ethic. He attended Van Wert High School and upon graduation, pursued a...
Randal T. Good
Aug 22, 2023
Randal T. Good, a kind and wholehearted individual, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Covoy, Ohio. He was born on September 30, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Rudel and Margaret (Thomas) Good.
Randal dedicated his career to working for Thomas Edison, helping in anyway he could. Possessing an incredible spirit and strength of character,...
Barry Lynn Buecker
Aug 20, 2023
VAN WERT, OHIO- Barry Lynn Buecker passed away at the age of 70 on August 19, 2023 in Van Wert. He was born on June 15, 1953 to the late Harry and Mary (nee Leist) Buecker. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Jacqueline (nee Custer) Buecker.
Loving father of Rebecca L. (Anthony) Houston and...
Deborah L. Fair
Aug 19, 2023
Deborah L. (Hobbs) Fair, 68, of Venedocia, peacefully passed away ,with her family by her side, after courageously battling cancer for over two years, at 9:40 AM on August 19, 2023. She was born on May 3, 1955, to Vernon F. and Leota (Long) Hobbs.
She retired as an L.P.N. from Vancrest of Van Wert after many years of...
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