Obituaries
Sally Gurtner
May 13, 2022
Sally M. Gurtner, 81, of Van Wert, and formerly of Fremont, Indiana, passed away at 6:45 AM on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. She was born on November 29, 1940, in Fenton, Michigan, the daughter of the late Chester and Dorothy (Clauser) Carlson. On November 10, 1956, she married Eldon...
William Gingrich
May 11, 2022
William "Bill" Charles Gingrich, 86, was received into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 11 at Willowbrook Christian Village in Delaware, Ohio. Bill was born on April 20, 1936 in Van Wert, Ohio to Frederick and D'nelda (Baxter) Gingrich both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean...
Kimberley Daniels
May 6, 2022
Kimberley K. (Latimer) Daniels, 59, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning, May 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1962, in Ft Wayne, the daughter of the late Donald L. and Elizabeth Ann (Mull) Latimer. She married William Daniels, who survives in Van Wert. Kimberley worked at Van Wert County Hospital for the past...
Laura Schaadt
May 4, 2022
Laura Lee Schaadt, 62, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:42 AM on Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at her residence while surrounded by her family. She was born on November 12, 1959, in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of the late Raymond Harman Sr and Mary (Chatman) Harman. On November 12, 1983, she married Mark Schaadt. Together, they shared years of...
Gretchen Bollenbacher
May 3, 2022
Gretchen Bollenbacher, 82, of Delaware, Ohio passed away at 6:18 pm on May 03, 2022 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware. She was born on June 27, 1939, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late James and Harriet (English) Miller. On June 29, 1957 she married Ford Madeana Bollenbacher, who passed away on July 17, 2014. Gretchen was a...
Barry Thatcher
May 1, 2022
Barry Lynn Thatcher, 69, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:51 AM on Sunday, May 01, 2022 at Van Wert Health. He was born on April 13, 1953, in Van Wert, the son of the late Vincent and Gertrude (Stocklin) Thatcher. In the pursuit of the American Dream, Barry lived life to the fullest. As a teenager he became...
Byron Mohr
May 1, 2022
Byron E. Mohr, 92, passed away Sunday, May 1st at Van Wert Manor. He was born April 28, 1930 in Union Township, Van Wert County. His parents, Carl and Dorothy (Webb) Mohr preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Janet (Williams) Mohr, son Marc L (Jill) Mohr of Lapel, Indiana; sisters Janice (Dean) Lichtensteiger of...
Robert Priest
Apr 29, 2022
Robert "Tyler" Priest, 26 of Van Wert, Ohio passed away on April 29, 2022 at St. Rita's hospital. Tyler was born in Defiance, Ohio May 8, 1995 to Kara Kreger and Bob Priest. Tyler was a 2014 graduate of Van Wert High School. Tyler is survived by his parents: Kara (Mike) Kreger and Bob (Karlene) Priest; sisters Ericka (Casey)...
Mary Ann McIntosh
Apr 29, 2022
Mary Ann McIntosh, 59, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 29th at DuPont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann was born May 13, 1962, in Van Wert, Ohio and married the love of her life, Jeff McIntosh, on October 26, 1985. She was a graduate of Van Wert High School...
Richard Figley
Apr 27, 2022
Richard Dean "Dick" Figley, age 89, of Rockford, Ohio passed from this life on April 27, 2022 at Divine of Shane Hill. He was born in Blackcreek Township on December 29, 1932 to the late LeDoyle "Farmer" and Mabel (Strickler) Figley. He married Janice McGowan on June 28, 1958. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2017. Dick...
Vera Whitted
Apr 24, 2022
Vera Lynn Whitted, 65, of Rockford passed away on April 24, 2022 at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born on September 22, 1956, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Thurman Whitted and Betty (Vann) Whitted. Vera was a graduate of Parkway High School. Vera was a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother. She was always...
Jeffery Ridenour
Apr 23, 2022
Jeffery L. Ridenour, 40, of Van Wert, went to be with his Heavenly Father April 23rd, 2022. He was born on October 27, 1981, in Van Wert, the son of Keith Ridenour and the late Christie Lynn (Stevens) Ridenour. On May 15, 2008, he married Colleen Valentine. Together, they shared years of memories. He enjoyed writing songs on his guitar,...
Michael Murnane
Apr 23, 2022
Michael Joseph Murnane, 70, of Van Wert passed away at 1:19 AM on April 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 04, 1951, in Fort Wayne, the son of the late Edmund Joseph (Joe) and Virginia Ruth (Keen) Murnane. On August 22, 2015, Michael married Pamela (Burris) Benya, who survives. Mike enjoyed music, hiking, and traveling with...
Larry Robeson
Apr 22, 2022
Larry David Robeson, 80, of Van Wert passed away on April 22, 2022 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 8, 1941, in Van Wert, the son of the late Franklin and Mary Ellen (Shingledecker) Robeson. On November 05, 1966, he married the love of his life, Linda Sue (Leiter) Robeson. Together, they...
Rex Proxmire
Apr 20, 2022
Rex Allen Proxmire, 74, of Van Wert passed away at 7:20 PM on April 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 29, 1947, in Paulding, to his late parents, Darrell Proxmire and Thelma (Pease) Wausen. On April 28, 1998, he married the love of his life, Deborah (Price) Proxmire. Rex was a 1965 graduate of Payne High...
Jackie Nash
Apr 18, 2022
Jackie L. Nash, 66, of Van Wert passed away at 3:27 PM on April 18, 2022 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on February 02, 1956, in Van Wert, to the late Harold Thatcher and Lola (Miller) Thatcher. Jackie worked as a bartender for many years. For many years she enjoyed playing billiards and bowling. Jackie also...
Gerald Manken
Apr 17, 2022
Gerald I. "Bud" Manken, 96, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Van Wert Manor. He was born on September 20, 1925 in Van Wert, Ohio. His parents, James and Velma (Farling) Manken, preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Beth (Mike) Pelton of Van Wert; a daughter-in-law Eileen Manken of Van Wert; grandchildren Ella...
Gloria Fast
Apr 14, 2022
Gloria M. (Mohr) Fast, 86, of Van Wert passed away at 2:09 AM on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Van Wert. She was born on July 8, 1935, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (Webb) Mohr. On August 29, 1954, she married William C. Fast, who preceded her in death on August 17, 2020....
Linda Crocker
Apr 14, 2022
Linda Jane Crocker, 77, of Ohio City passed away at 12:59 AM on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Van Wert Health. She was born on August 8, 1944, in Portland, Indiana the daughter of the late Rufus and Inez (Ashley) Richard. On June 30, 1962, she married Howard Crocker, who preceded her in death on September 6, 2012. Linda was...
Jone Boroff
Apr 8, 2022
Jone M. Boroff, 67, of Scott passed away at 2:10 AM on April 08, 2022 at Homestead at Towne Center. She was born on November 03, 1954, in Paulding, to her late parents, Arnold and Norma (Long) Thornell. On February 01, 1975, she married the love of her life, Mick Boroff. Together, they shared years of memories. Jone was...
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