Obituaries

Daniel Keirns

Dec 31, 2023

Daniel William Keirns, of Van Wert, passed away on December 31, 2023 at Van Wert Health Emergency Room, at the age of 66, from complications of long-term heart disease. Born on August 3, 1957, in Van Wert, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Mary Ellen (Boley) Keirns. Dan was receiving care and rehabbing at Van Wert...

Tamara Boyce

Dec 31, 2023

Tamara S. Boyce, a loving mother and devoted partner, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the age of 64. Known as Tammy to her loved ones and friends, she was born on January 6, 1959, in Van Wert, to the late Dennis and Betty (Mackin) Kinkle.

Tammy lived a life filled with compassion and selflessness, always putting others...

Lance Hartman

Dec 29, 2023

Lance Mitchell Hale Hartman, age 30, of Convoy, Ohio, passed away at his home in Memphis, TN, on Friday, December 29th. He was born on September 21, 1993, in Whitley County, Kentucky, to Angela Hale of Kentucky and Michael (Sabrina) Hartman of Ottoville, who both survive him.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving sisters,...

Austin Davis

Dec 27, 2023

Austin E. Davis, age 30, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 27, 2023 at Van Wert Hospital Emergency Room. Austin was born December 22, 1993, in Van Wert, to Russell Davis and Patty L. Pugsley Davis.

Austin loved riding his dirt bike and four-wheeler as well as playing video games. Above all, he adored his children and...

John V. Whited

Dec 26, 2023

John Whited, 73, went home to meet his father, in the early hours of December 26th, 2023. He was surrounded by family and close friends at his home in Ohio City in the days before his passing. He went on his journey home, peacefully, with his wife, daughter and brother-in-law at his side.

On March 7th 1950, John was born...

Sue E. McDowell

Dec 25, 2023

Sue E. McDowell, 62, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, December 25, 2023.

 

She was born August 9, 1961, in Van Wert, to the late Richard "Dick" Davis and Harriet Straley.

 

Sue is survived by her loving husband, Barry L. McDowell, whom she married on March 27, 1992. She also leaves...

Dorothy Sunderland

Dec 25, 2023

Dorothy A. Sunderland, 90, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill.

She was born on August 2, 1933, in New Breman, to the late Edgar and Olga (Hegemier) Moeller. On May 21, 1955, Dorthy married the love of her life, Thomas Sunderland who preceded her in death.

She retired...

Diane M. (Horner) Kill

Dec 22, 2023

Diane M. (Horner) Kill, 68, of Van Wert, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, at 8:23 pm on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Mercy-St. Rita's in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on September 28, 1955, in Ft Wayne, Indiana, to Richard P. and Carolee (Schnelker) Horner. On June 16, 1978, she married the love of her life,...

Betty Bumbalough

Dec 21, 2023

Betty Jane Miller-Bumbalough, 98, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her residence in Celina. She was born on April 14, 1925, in Paulding, Ohio, to the late, Charles and Iva (Taylor) Hofacker. Betty lived a life filled with love, joy, and cherished moments with her family.

Betty dedicated her life to being a devoted homemaker,...

Rita Bland

Dec 21, 2023

In Loving Memory of Rita R. Bland

Rita R. Bland, a cherished homemaker and loving mother, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, at The Gardens of Paulding. She was born on December 19, 1950, in Van Wert, OH, to the late Robert and Julia (Wickstandt) Akom.

Rita dedicated her life to creating a warm and welcoming home...

Ashley Heiser - Bogle

Dec 19, 2023

Ashley Nichole Heiser - Bogle, 35, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born on December 17, 1988, in Coldwater, Ohio, to her parents, Jamie Heiser and Jennifer Coradi.

Ashley was a dedicated homemaker, finding great joy in the role of being a mother to her children. She cherished every moment spent with her sons,...

Neil F. Hammons

Dec 18, 2023

Neil Franklin Hammons, 81, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:55 PM on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Van Wert Manor.

 

He was born November 5, 1942 in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, to C.C. "Pete" and Lela G. (Swartz) Hammons.

 

On July 16, 1965, he married the former Karen J. Bendele. They were blessed with 3 daughters...

Eleanor Hoover

Dec 10, 2023

Eleanor M. Hoover, 90, of Paulding; passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at The Gardens of Paulding. She was born on July 11, 1933, in Van Wert, to the later Clarence and Margaret (Klinger) Dominique.

Eleanor found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She could often be found playing Bingo at The Gardens of Paulding, cooking delicious...

Marilyn K. (Kraner) Clifton

Dec 8, 2023

Marilyn K. (Kraner) Clifton, 93, of Ohio City, died on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Woodcrest Nursing Home, Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on October 5, 1930, to Gerald and Frances (Scott) Kraner. She married Harold G. Clifton.

Marilyn retired from Aeroquip Corporation, in Van Wert, after many years of service.

She is survived by 4 children, Cathy Elzey of...

Mary Ann Hetrick

Dec 6, 2023

Mary Ann Hetrick passed away at The Homestead at Towne Center on Wednesday, December 6th.

Mary was born on July 14, 1936, in Pemberville, Ohio to Alvin and Meta (Springer) Hurrelbrink. Mary was a 1954 graduate of Woodville High School and a graduate of Capital University. On June 18, 1960, she married William Hetrick who survives in Van Wert.

Mary...

Dean E. Lichtensteiger

Dec 5, 2023

Dean E. Lichtensteiger, 87, of Van Wert County, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his residence.

He was born May 26, 1936, in Van Wert county, the son of Paul E. and Mary (Pancake) Lichtensteiger.  He was one of six children.

Dean graduated from Wren High School in 1954, and then...

Mark Dailey

Dec 4, 2023

Mark Allan Dailey, 58, originally from Rockford, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Heritage Nursing Center in Minster, Ohio. He was born August 3, 1065, son of the late Ralph Floyd Dailey and Estella Rose (French) Dailey.

Mark was a member of Rockford United Methodist church. He was also a member of the Celina Fraternal Order of...

Gaylord Shutt

Dec 2, 2023

Gaylord "Gayle" Wayne Shutt, of Van Wert, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the age of 97. Born on April 17, 1926, in Pleasant Township, he was the son of the late John and Effie (Terry) Shutt. On May 28, 1949, Gayle married the love of his life, Velma Sprague, who passed away in 2014.

As a...

Lucille Zizelman

Nov 30, 2023

Lucille V. Zizelman, 90, of Rockford, Ohio, peacefully passed away on November 30, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 13, 1933, in Mendon, Ohio, to loving parents, the late Dean and Grace (Coil) Felver.

 

Lucille graduated in 1951 from Rockford High School. She worked for three years at Van Fleet Drug Store in Rockford....

Brian L. Stahl

Nov 29, 2023

Brian L. Stahl, 60, Payne, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, died at 2:03 AM, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born July 15, 1963, in Van Wert, to Kenneth and Julia (Pate) Stahl. On August 18, 1984, he married Sandra (Schwartz) Stahl. She survives in Payne, Ohio.

Brian retired from the Van Wert Fire...