Obituaries

Oct 10, 2021

Dorothy Irene Curtiss, "Dot", 92, of Van Wert passed away at 5:30 pm on October 10, 2021 at Van Wert Manor. She was born March 31, 1929, in Paulding county, to the late Homer and Della Ross. She is survived by her son, Robert Curtiss; daughter-in -law, Carol Carter both of Van Wert; grandchildren: Gary (Tammy) Carter, Jr.; William "Ed"...

Oct 8, 2021

Van Wert, Ohio Helen J. Blanke, 87, died in her home Friday, October 8, 2021. She was born February 14, 1934 to the late Paul and Iva (Chilcote) Demint. She married Charles Blanke in March of 1957. Helen worked for numerous businesses throughout her 87 years. She worked for a credit union, a flower shop, a restaurant, and in manufacturing....

Oct 6, 2021

Karen Lee Fahncke, 60, of New Knoxville, and formerly of Rockford, passed away on October 06, 2021 at Van Wert Health. She was born on January 01, 1961, in Kenton, the daughter of the late Richard Henry Wilcox and Janice Sue (Stephan) Wilcox. On June 25, 1983, she married Joseph "Joe" Fahncke, who survives. Together, they shared many years of...

Oct 5, 2021

Van Wert, OH Clark E. King, 68, passed away October 5, 2021 in Columbus, OH. He was born February 15, 1953 to the late Richard and Shirley (Carter) King in Pittsburgh, PA. He later married the love of his life, Carla (Germann) King. Clark was a veteran of the Vietnam war, were he served in the Navy. He previously worked...

Oct 4, 2021

Adolf "Joe" Germann, 88, died October 4, 2021 at his home in Van Wert. He was born January 10, 1933 to the late Kletus and Hulda (Merkle) Germann. Joe was a machinist at Federal Mogul for 35 plus years and a farmer for life. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelors in Agriculture. Joe dedicated his...

Oct 4, 2021

Daryl F. Grime, 73, of Van Wert passed away at 2:30 PM on October 04, 2021 at Fort Wayne VA Medical Center. He was born on January 19, 1948, in Lima, to Richard and Betty (Kohls) Grime. On November 22, 1994, he married Therese Parsons. Daryl served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam. He retired from Teleflex after...

Oct 3, 2021

Mary Evelyn (Pollock) Say, 99, of Van Wert passed away at 10:16 AM on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. She was born on April 24, 1922, in Delphos, the daughter of the late Paul Pollock and Alma (Crawford) Pollock Hiller. On January 26, 1943, she married Charles R. "Dick" Say, who preceded her...

Oct 2, 2021

Dorothy Dettrow, 74, of Van Wert passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 02, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on February 18, 1947, in Hindman, KY, to the late Joe and Gertie (Beverly) Smith. On June 29, 1963, she married Merle Dettrow in LaGrange, IN. Together, they came to Van Wert in 1963 where she eventually...

Sep 27, 2021

Bobby G. Johnson, 71, of Pineville, KY passed away September 27, 2021 in Van Wert. He was born April 8, 1950 to the late Andrew and Gladie (Cox) Johnson. Bobby was a truck driver for a good portion of his life, and he enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his children; Bobby Johnson Jr. of Fort Wayne and Jennifer Boisvert...

Sep 24, 2021

Michelle Becker, 54, of Van Wert, died at 12:23 PM on Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born in Parma, Ohio to Bruce and Clare Becker who survive in Florida. Michelle married Ernst A. Geyer, who preceded her in death on September 17, 2021. Michelle is survived by two children, Tori Johanns of Savannah, Georgia and Reid Johanns of...

Sep 23, 2021

Ronald R. Staley, 86, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Van Wert Manor. He was born May 7, 1935, in Findlay, Ohio, the son of Rex and Martha (Roller) Staley, who both preceded him in death. On December 16, 1956, he married Ruth (Bader) Staley, and she preceded him in death on September 26, 2019....

Sep 19, 2021

Jerry W. Thatcher, 80, of Convoy, passed away at 8:30 AM on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 31, 1940, in Van Wert, to the late Vincent and Gertrude Thatcher. A 1960 graduate of Van Wert High School, Jerry went on to marry the love of his life, Joyce Matthews on April 21,...

Sep 19, 2021

Anita Zuber, 45, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Van Wert Manor after battling metastatic melanoma. She was born January 8, 1976, in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Wanda (Carr) Zuber, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a brother, Charles (Dawn) Zuber of Oviedo, Florida; a sister, Eileen Manken of Van Wert; nephews...

Sep 19, 2021

VAN WERT, OHIO - James Elmer Allen, 70 died on September 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 5, 1951, in Van Wert County Ohio to James E. & Betty J. (Youtsey) Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Deanna K. (Larry P.) Oechsle. Survivors include brother-in-law Larry P. Oechsle, a niece Lori...

Sep 18, 2021

Emily Lauren Pelton, 36, of Las Vegas, formerly of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2021 at Sunrise Hospital Medical Center. She was born on May 14, 1985, in Van Wert, to Michael J. and Mary B. (Manken) Pelton. A 2003 Graduate of Distinction from Van Wert High School, Emily went on to become a 2007 Graduate...

Sep 17, 2021

Isaac Mark Smith, 31, of Convoy went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 2:10 PM on September 17, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital. He was born on September 23, 1989, in Van Wert, to Jerry R. and Sandy (Kreischer) Smith. Aptly named, Isaac means "one who laughs" which describes him to a tee. Isaac was a...

Sep 17, 2021

Ernst A. Geyer, 53, of Van Wert, originally from Parma, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2021. at Van Wert Health. He was the beloved husband of the late Michelle Becker; dear father of Kaitlyn and Alicia Geyer; stepfather of Tori and Reid Johanns. He was also a brother of Carole Bork (Ron) and Ruth Flynn and an uncle to...

Sep 16, 2021

Eileen E. "Neen" DuCheney, passed away September 16, 2021 in her home. She lived a blessed and joyful life for 99 years. Her prayers were the key to heaven, but her faith unlocked the door. Eileen was born May 3, 1922 to the late Lester and Oval (Geyer) Feasby. She later married the love of her life, John M. DuCheney,...

Sep 15, 2021

Janet "Jan" Kimmey, 77 passed away Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at the Van Wert Manor. She was born on December 9th, 1943 in Paulding County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Melvin Shaner and Edna (Pate) Banks, who both proceeded her in death. On September 28th, 1963 she Married David Kimmey, who survives in Van Wert.

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Sep 14, 2021

Leila M. McLaughlin, 93, of Van Wert passed away at 4:10 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on July 02, 1928, in Mercer County, to her late parents, Edward and Myrtle (Brough) Wiseman. On November 17, 1951, she married the love of her life, Raymond McLaughlin. Together, they shared years of...