Obituaries

Grable Cheek

Grable Cheek

Aug 29, 2023

Grable Cheek, 74, of Mendon passed away on August 29, 2023 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill, Rockford, Ohio. He was born on December 04, 1948, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Oakley "Charlie" Cheek and Della (Helton) Cheek.

Grable retired from Rea Magnet Wire in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he was a maintenance technician for several...

H. Lucille Robey

H. Lucille Robey

Aug 28, 2023

H Lucille (Lucy) Robey, 93, of St Mary's, Ohio died peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born on August 22, 1930 in Bonners Ferry, ID, she was raised in Colville, Washington with her seven siblings.

At 19 she met the love of her life, Paul (Pete) Robey. They married 6 months later and made the big move back to...

Robert Lee Newland

Robert Lee Newland

Aug 27, 2023

Robert Lee Newland, lovingly known as Bob, departed from this world on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born on July 28, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Wiedeman) Newland.

Bob's life was filled with diverse experiences and a strong work ethic. He attended Van Wert High School and upon graduation, pursued a...

Randal T. Good

Randal T. Good

Aug 22, 2023

Randal T. Good, a kind and wholehearted individual, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Covoy, Ohio. He was born on September 30, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Rudel and Margaret (Thomas) Good.

Randal dedicated his career to working for Thomas Edison, helping in anyway he could. Possessing an incredible spirit and strength of character,...

Barry Lynn Buecker

Barry Lynn Buecker

Aug 20, 2023

VAN WERT, OHIO- Barry Lynn Buecker passed away at the age of 70 on August 19, 2023 in Van Wert. He was born on June 15, 1953 to the late Harry and Mary (nee Leist) Buecker. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Jacqueline (nee Custer) Buecker.

Loving father of Rebecca L. (Anthony) Houston and...

Deborah L. Fair

Deborah L. Fair

Aug 19, 2023

Deborah L. (Hobbs) Fair, 68, of Venedocia, peacefully passed away ,with her family by her side, after courageously battling cancer for over two years, at 9:40 AM on August 19, 2023. She was born on May 3, 1955, to Vernon F. and Leota (Long) Hobbs.

She retired as an L.P.N. from Vancrest of Van Wert after many years of...

Roy Clarence Hurley

Roy Clarence Hurley

Aug 17, 2023

Roy Clarence Hurley, 79, of Van Wert passed away on August 17, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born on October 23, 1943 in Delphos, son of the late Clarence Wesley Hurley and Mary Ellen (Seekings) Hurley.

On September 07, 1968, he married Mary Anne Vander Valden, who survives. Together, they shared years of memories.

Roy...

Lois M. Kohn

Lois M. Kohn

Aug 17, 2023

Lois Kohn died on August 17, 2023, in her apartment at Dublin Retirement Village. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 20 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm with the service immediately following at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home.

Lois Marcene (Elston) Kohn was born on September 29, 1926 to Rosella (Harpster) and Ray M. Elston who preceded her in death. She was the...

Barbara J. Adams

Barbara J. Adams

Aug 16, 2023

Barbara J. Adams, 76, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 7:34 AM on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Our Home-New Albany. She was born on March 13, 1947, in Van Wert, to Clarence and Erma (Walter) Johnson. She married Gregg Adams. Barb retired from Van Wert County Hospital after many years as a patient care tech....

Robert Leroy Klinger

Robert Leroy Klinger

Aug 16, 2023

Robert LeRoy Klinger, known affectionately as Bob, passed away on August 16, 2023, at Meadows of Delphos in Delphos, Ohio. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments. Bob was born on August 15, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio to his late parent, David and Dollie (Gipe) Klinger, who instilled values of hard work and dedication in...

Elaine B. Klausing

Elaine B. Klausing

Aug 10, 2023

Elaine B. Klausing, 75, of Van Wert, passed away at 6:00 AM on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Van Wert Manor. She was born on November 8, 1947, in Acushnet, Massachusetts, to Napoleon and Pauline M. (Plante) Comeau. On November 2, 1974, she married Michael Klausing. Together, they shared over 50 years of memories.

Elaine retired as a clerk...

William B. Miller

William B. Miller

Aug 6, 2023

William "Bill" B. Miller, 62, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:36 AM on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1960, in Wapakoneta, the son of John F. and Carolyn Ann (Graymire) Miller. He married the former Cheri Goodwin. Together, they shared many years of memories.

Bill retired from B.F. Goodrich after many years of...

James Ashford Francis

James Ashford Francis

Aug 2, 2023

James Ashford Francis, 82, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:08 PM on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on July 11, 1941, in Decatur, Indiana, to Bernard Wayne and Goldie (Baumgartner) Francis.

Jim is survived by a son, Andy (Monica) Francis; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and many "bonus" grandchildren; a sister,...

Carl Densel

Carl Densel

Aug 1, 2023

Carl M. Densel, 67, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:10 PM on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 25, 1956, in Van Wert, to Elmer Densel and Edith (Egly) Dawson.

Carl worked at Lakeview Farms in Delphos.

He was a hard-worker who enjoyed racing his bicycle, animals and spending...

Darlene Kay Marsee

Darlene Kay Marsee

Jul 29, 2023

Darlene Kay Marsee, 79, of Rockford passed away on July 29, 2023 at Paulding County Hospital. She was born on June 05, 1944, in Decatur, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Delbert Thatcher and Catherine (Banning) Thatcher. On January 16, 1960, she married William "Conley" Marsee. Together, they shared years of memories.

Darlene attended Rockford High School....

Larry G. Youtsey

Larry G. Youtsey

Jul 26, 2023

Larry G. Youtsey, 75, of Van Wert, OH passed away peacefully, surround by his loved ones Wednesday, July 26th at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Larry was born on September 5th 1947 to Lucille and Gordon Youtsey, in Van Wert. Larry was the oldest of three. Next came Marcia and Steven (with a few years in between), joined their...

Patty Jane Wilson

Patty Jane Wilson

Jul 21, 2023

Patty J. Wilson, 84, of Celina, passed away peacefully into Jesus's arms early July 21, 2023 at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center, Winchester, Indiana. She was born on November 21, 1938 to Charles and Zelma Zizelman, Rockford Ohio. Patty was the youngest daughter, with 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Patty was previously married to Larry Wilson for 37 years. She is...

Roger Davis

Roger Davis

Jul 20, 2023

Roger Davis, 69, of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away at 8:37 AM on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1953, in Van Wert, to Wilfred and Berneice (King) Davis. He married the former Tina Hammons, who survives. Together, they shared many years of memories.

Roger was the Plant Superintendent at Associated Milk Producers,...

John E. Alberts Sr.

John E. Alberts Sr.

Jul 17, 2023

John Alberts Sr., a remarkable man who touched the lives of many, passed into Heaven in the early hours of Monday, July 17, 2023 following a courageous battle with illness at the age of 77.

Born in Lima, Ohio, John was a loving father of three, a devoted husband to his beloved wife Jan, and a loving brother. He will...

Sheryle Ann Spurlin

Sheryle Ann Spurlin

Jul 14, 2023

Sheryle Ann Spurlin, age 63, started her new life in heaven on Friday, July 14, 2023. She had been ill for several months. She was born on July 17, 1959, in the Navy Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, to her father Harry E. Dunn Sr. and mother Mary Ellen (Burk) Dempsey. Sheryle spent most of her life as a homemaker. She...

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