Obituaries
Catherine Taylor
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...
Danny Mullins
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,...
Evelyn Frank
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...
Joan Custer
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...
Marian Morris
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...
Richard Hunter
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...
Larry Lee
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,...
Gregory Stewart
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...
Alice Clark
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,...
Mabel Shumaker
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,...
Helen Counseller
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...
Karen Smith
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,...
Ned Hileman
Nov 22, 2021
Ned L. Hileman, 78, of Rockford, tragically passed away November 22, 2021. Ned was born January 24, 1943 to the late Forest and Aileen (Hoverman) Hileman. He later met and married the love of his life, and best friend for over 61 years, Paula (Mescher) Hileman. Ned worked and retired from what is now Federal Mogul, in Van Wert, Ohio....
Golda Baker
Nov 10, 2021
Golda M. Baker, 86, of Carey, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 9:25 am on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1935, in Manchester, TN, to the late Ezra and Rachael (Lafever) Trail. Golda was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Van Wert where she hand made...
Ruth Gillespie
Nov 10, 2021
Ruth Ellen Gillespie, 91, of Delphos, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 7:49 AM on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Meadows of Delphos. She was born on October 16, 1930, in Van Wert, to the late Glenn William Finkhousen and Goldie Evelyn Finkhousen. On April 08, 1950, she married the love of her life, Ralph D. Gillespie. She...
Maryln Murray
Nov 7, 2021
Maryln Sue (Feasby) Murray, 77, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Vancrest in Van Wert. She was born on December 30, 1943, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Harden) Feasby. She married the Raymond Murray, who preceded her in death on February 16, 20216. Together, they shared many years...
David Sterling
Nov 7, 2021
David Gordon Sterling, 75, of Middle Point, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Van Wert Health. He was born on March 4, 1946, in Van Wert, the son of the late Robert Leonard and Margaret Kathryn (Agler) Sterling. He had married the former Gayle Boyd, who survives. Together, they shared many years of memories. David was a...
Teresa Strukamp
Nov 4, 2021
Teresa M. Strukamp, 63, of Rockford passed away on November 4, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 17, 1957, in Van Wert, daughter of Virginia (Houser) Strukamp and the late Elmer Strukamp. Teresa worked as a certified nursing assistant for over 38 years at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. Teresa was known to...
Gary Fiegel
Nov 3, 2021
Gary " Buck" Fiegel, 79, beloved father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly late Wednesday evening at Van Wert Health. Buck was born in Detroit, Michigan, to his parents Christle (Will) and Donald Fiegel. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol (Szolach) in 1962. She preceded him in death in 2019. Buck began his career with Chrysler in 1965. It...
Salena Conner
Nov 3, 2021
Convoy, Ohio Salena Anne Conner-Smith, 32, passed away November 3, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Elsmere, KY July 12, 1989 to Tina (Shaffer) Smith and James Conner . Salena loved to read, especially books by Stephen King, she loved working with animals, especially horses, and she loved playing with her kids and nieces. She was also...
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