Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

Betty Jane Gilgenbach passed away at her home Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was born on July 21, 1930, in Leipsic, Ohio to Edwin and Margaret (Winkler) Selhorst who both preceded her in death. She married Milferd Gilgenbach in 1949, he also preceded her in death in 2002. She was a graduate of Leipsic High School. She was a longtime...

Dec 14, 2021

Van Wert Alice " Allie" Kuhlman, 85, passed away under hospice care on December 14, 2021. Allie lived her life by these few words, "As God's very own daughter in Christ Jesus, you bloom in God's garden." She was born May 4, 1936 in Wapakoneta, Ohio to the late Ben and Viola (Bishop) Doseck. She married Calvin Jacobs in...

Dec 13, 2021

Larry R. Jewell, 76, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:53 PM on December 13, 2021 at Van Wert Health Emergency Room. He was born on May 01, 1945, in Haviland, the son of the late Cecil and Ruth (Goeltzenleuchter) Jewell. On November 12, 1979, he married Pam Schaffner. Larry enjoyed black powder rifle shooting and was an avid fisherman....

Dec 12, 2021

Van Wert Bonnie L. Coburn, 64, passed away December 12, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 13, 1957 to the late Charles and RaeDean (Tyler) Benner. She later married the love of her life and best friend for over twenty three years, James "Paul" Coburn. Bonnie was a graduate of Van Wert High School...

Dec 10, 2021

H. Franklin VanHorn, 92, of Columbus, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 8:02 PM on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on July 20, 1929, in American Township, to his late parents, Herbert and Candace (Desenberg) Van Horn. On September 10, 1950, he married the love of his life, S. Lorene Brentlinger. Together, they...

Dec 9, 2021

Van Wert Eva G. Braden, 83, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday December 9, 2021, surrounded by the love of her daughters. She was born August 15, 1938 to the late Glen and Laura (Foote) Entrekin. Eva worked for many years at the Van Wert County Hospital where she worked in finance. Eva attended St. Marks Lutheran Church...

Dec 9, 2021

Marilynn J. (Foust) McCracken, 100, of Van Wert, passed away at 1:05 PM on December 9, 2021, at Vancrest of Delphos, four days prior to her 101st birthday. She was born on December 13, 1920, in Convoy, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Elmer and Helen (Welch) Foust. On January 20, 1939, she married William David McCracken, who...

Dec 5, 2021

Dec 4, 2021

Catherine Ann (Baker) Taylor "Cathy", 70, of Van Wert passed away at 11:28 AM on Saturday, December 04, 2021 at Van Wert Health. She was born on October 28, 1951, in Van Wert, to Herbert Elmer Baker and the late Marilyn Rose (Phillipy) Baker. A 1970 graduate of Van Wert High School, Cathy went on to earn her accounting...

Dec 3, 2021

Danny Mullins, 64, of Van Wert, was called home on Friday, December 3, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on November 10, 1957, in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Ray Junior Mullins and Cloie Helen (Kirk) Gustwiler, who survives. He married the former Paula Thomas, who survives. Danny enjoyed fishing, hunting, fast cars, campfires,...

Dec 1, 2021

Evelyn Mae Frank, 80, of Willshire Ohio passed away at her residence on December 1, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Guy and Lavina (Grauberger) Krall. Evelyn is survived by her son; Robbie Frank, and grandchildren; Alexis Frank and Justin Frank. She is also survived by brothers Farrel Krall and Duane Krall, and sisters Mary Ann Bollenbacher...

Dec 1, 2021

Joan M. Custer, 84, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:35 PM on December 01, 2021 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on September 30, 1937, in Van Wert, to the late Harley and Myra (Goings) Welker. On September 18, 1955, she married the love of her life, Allen "Whitey" Custer, who preceded he in death in...

Nov 30, 2021

Marian Ruth (Richards) Morris, 94, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:45 pm on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Homestead Assisted Living in Van Wert. She was born on September 26, 1927, in Venedocia, the daughter of the late Evan Howard and Mary Edith (Taylor) Richards. On September 17, 1949, she married Herbert Reese Morris, who preceded her in...

Nov 29, 2021

Richard L. Hunter, 70, of Convoy, died Monday, November 29, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft Wayne. He was born August 3, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Robert E. and Ardena M. (Nevil) Hunter. He married Karen S. (Gilbert) Hunter, who survives in Convoy. Together, they shared many years of memories. Richard retired from Central Soya in...

Nov 29, 2021

Larry D. Lee, 74, of Bedminster, New Jersey; formerly of Van Wert, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, died at 5:33 am on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, New Jersey. Larry was born May 19, 1947 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Gladys (Long) Lee. On June 2,...

Nov 28, 2021

Gregory C Stewart, 58, of Lima passed away on November 28, 2021 at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born on September 2, 1963, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, the son of Vonnie Frazier Stewart of Rockford and the late Aulden Stewart. On July 20, 1985, he married Darlene (Schmidt) Stewart, who survives. Greg graduated from Mendon Union High School. Greg...

Nov 27, 2021

Alice Isabell Clark, 97, of Middle Point, passed away at 11:59 AM on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Van Wert Health. She was born on December 3, 1923, in Stark County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred (Gillis) Moore. On August 27, 1949, she married Richard Patrick Clark, who preceded her in death on April 27,...

Nov 25, 2021

Mabel I. Shumaker, 102, of Van Wert, passed away at 6:54 AM on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her residence. She was born on May 22, 1919, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Ray and Emma (Riedel) Johnson. On December 28, 1945, she married Frank E. "Gene" Shumaker, who passed away on November 24,...

Nov 25, 2021

Helen J. Counseller, 97, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:22 am on November 25, 2021 at Van Wert Manor. She was born on August 10, 1924, in Celina, the daughter of the late Alexis Benjamin McMurray and Artie Belle (Dibble) McMurray. On April 30, 1955, she married Bernard F. "Red" Counseller, who preceded her in death. Helen had previously...

Nov 24, 2021

Karen L. Smith, 85, of Van Wert, passed away at 1:46 PM on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Van Wert Health. She was born on October 8, 1936, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Anna (Drexler) Brockert. On June 19, 1954, she married her true love, Richard J. "Dick" Smith, who passed away on February 2,...