Obituaries
Sharna Thomas
Jun 3, 2022
Sharna "Kay" Thomas of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at the age of 80. Kay was born in Decatur, Indiana to the late Ray and Echo Stallter Kettering. Kay was an elementary schoolteacher for forty years and was retired from Parkway Elementary School in Rockford, Ohio. She held a bachelor's degree in education and a master's...
Dennis Magner
Jun 2, 2022
Dennis L. Magner, 82, of Van Wert passed away at 4:53 PM on Thursday, June 02, 2022 at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born on November 24, 1939, in Fort Wayne, the son of the late John and Mary (Swain) Magner. On June 14, 1964, he married the love of his life, Cherie High. Together, they shared years...
Ruth Poe
Jun 2, 2022
Ruth Alice Poe, 95, of Van Wert passed away June 2, 2022 at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. She was born June 21, 1926 in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Malcome and Mable (Spelbring) Baltzell. On August 17, 1947 she married David W. Poe, who preceded her in death on September 27, 2015....
Eddie Stewart
May 27, 2022
Eddie P. Stewart, 74, of Middle Point, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Coldwater, Michigan. He was born on October 12, 1947, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Lloyd and Ruth L. (McCraken) Stewart. Eddie Retired from the Eaton Corporation in Van Wert after many years of service. He was a veteran of...
Paul Fabian
May 26, 2022
Paul G. Fabian, 66, of Van Wert passed away at 2:40 AM on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born on January 9, 1956, in Convoy, the son of the late Ervin and Elizabeth (Burke) Fabian. He married the former Robin Wilson, who survives. Paul was a general laborer who enjoyed fishing and working on just about...
Logan Barnes
May 17, 2022
Logan Brandon Barnes, 3 months, 19 days old, of Convoy, passed into the hands of his maker while peacefully being held in his parent's arms at 2:13 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center after a brave and courageous fight. Born in Toledo on January 29, 2022, he was the beloved infant son of Brooke...
Lillian Hall
May 15, 2022
Lillian L. Hall, 96, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on February 26, 1926, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late John W. and Cora D. (Helms) Pate. Lillian and her family came to Van Wert when she was a child. Surviving are her daughter, Kathy L. (John...
James Worthington Sr.
May 14, 2022
Mr. James V Worthington, Sr., after being lovingly attended to by his family, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, May 14, 2022. Jim was born on Sep 3, 1931 to Mr. & Mrs. Virgil "Jack" Worthington (Lenora Greenwade). He married the love of his life Jeanne (Faulkner)Worthington, celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary before her...
Philip Winkler
May 14, 2022
Philip Keith Winkler, 71, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2022 while mountain biking with friends in North Carolina. He was born to John and Joan (Ott) Winkler on April 12, 1951. He graduated from Parkway High School in 1969, received his Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University and Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University. Phil...
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...
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