Obituaries

Feb 7, 2017

Alma Idella Davis, 96, of Rockford, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 2:10 p.m., at Otterbein Retirement Community in St. Marys, where she was a patient. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on May 24, 1920, to Jacob Ellsworth and Ida Idella (Howell) Squires. On March 25, 1939, she married Basil Eugene Davis, who preceded in death on...

Feb 7, 2017

Diane Lee Thompson, 66, of Van Wert, died at 10:01 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born Aug. 20, 1950, in Salem, Ohio, to Robert (Florence) Pack of Ft. Myers, Florida, and the late Silvia (Myers) Pack.

On March 22, 1972, she married Michael Thompson and he preceded her in death on...

Feb 6, 2017

Richard D. “Ricky” Adams, 34, of Celina, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2017, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

He was born June 5, 1982, in Van Wert, the son of Scheryl L. (Foster) Adams, who survives in Redding, California, and Richard D. Adams Sr., who survives in Van Wert.

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Feb 4, 2017

Carolyn Sue (Cross) Counterman, 84, of Celina, Ohio, and formerly of Rockford, Ohio, passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Sue was born on November 2, 1932, to Carl D. and Anna R. (Brown) Cross, both who have preceded in death. Carolyn Sue was a 1949 graduate of Rockford...

Feb 3, 2017

Barbara Jean Presar, 85, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:08 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.

She was born June 22, 1931, in Antwerp, the daughter of Clarence L. and Rena (Tracy) Quisno, who both preceded her in death. She married Howard Presar, who also preceded her...

Feb 1, 2017

John Michael “Mike” Inniger, 65, of Van Wert went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born on March 24, 1951 in Bluffton, Ohio to John P. Inniger, who preceded him in death, and Carolyn (Rausch) Inniger who survives in Jenera, Ohio.

On August 3, 1974 he married his...

Feb 1, 2017

Brenda J. Keltner recently passed away in St. Mary’s Ohio. She was born on September 12, 1963, in Van Wert, Ohio to Gayle and Margaret (Faller) Keltner who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her siblings, Joyce (Don) Sonnastine of Wadsworth, Ohio, Richard Keltner of Van Wert, Gary (Renee) Keltner of Phoenix, AZ, Larry...

Jan 31, 2017

Russell B. Kennedy Jr., 62, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:57 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.

He was born April 22, 1954, in Van Wert, the son of Russell B. Kennedy and Margaret A. Smith, who both preceded him in death. He married Nicole Kennedy, who survives...

Jan 31, 2017

Gertrude E. Bush, 95, of Van Wert, formerly of Monroeville, Indiana, died at 10:39 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at Van Wert County Emergency Room.

She was born Aug. 31, 1921, in Ossian, Indiana, to Ines (Margardt) Gressley and Merle Gressley. Her parents are deceased.

Survivors include a son, Tom “Corky” (Joanna M.) Bush...

Jan 28, 2017

Thomas E. Williams, 80, of Rockford, Ohio, died at 3:46 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, where he had been a patient. He was born in Rockford on June 29, 1936, to Maurice and La Verne (Lawrence) Williams. He was a graduate of Rockford High School and a U.S. Army veteran. On August...

Jan 27, 2017

Frederick H. Germann, 73, of Convoy, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at his residence.

He was born August 4, 1943, in Van Wert, the son of Arnold E. and Dora Mae (Shaw) Germann, who both preceded him in death. On February 5, 1967, he married Jane L. (Kreischer) Germann, who survives in Convoy. They...

Jan 23, 2017

Tracy Lynn (Hoghe) Bishop, 54, of Convoy, passed away at 6 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2017, at The James Cancer Center in Columbus, after battling a short illness.

She was born May 16, 1962, in Van Wert, the daughter of Joe Hoghe of Middle Point, OH and Barbara (Wilson) Etzler of Middle Point, OH. On November...

Jan 22, 2017

Mary K. Yaney, 88, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born in Rockford, Ohio to Ralph and Helen (Langel) Ketcham on May 25, 1928. She was a graduate of Miami University and married Stanley Yaney in 1950. They were married for 65 years before he preceded her in death. Mary and Stan...

Jan 22, 2017

Margaret L. Dixon, 82, of Van Wert died at 7:39 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 at Van Wert County Hospital.

She was born on May 11, 1934, in Delphos to Charles and Mildred (Dunifon) Bilimek, both who preceded her in death.

She married Francis L. Dixon who also preceded her in death.

She is...

Jan 22, 2017

TIFFIN, Ohio a�" Roger D. Martin, 77, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away Jan. 22, 2017, at St. Francis Home in Tiffin. He was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Van Wert, to the late Dorothy (Pancake) and T. Dale Martin. His mother passed away when Roger was very young and he was raised by Onalee (Rucklos) Martin.

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Jan 21, 2017

Dillon Eugene Browning, born in Arlington, Texas, and formerly of West Chester, Ohio, age 29, passed away on Jan. 21, 2017. Dillon was a Texan and was proud of it. His love for Texas and the Longhorns ran deep. Don't Mess with Texas! Hook Em' Horns! He was a chef with a love for cooking and creating new recipes....

Jan 17, 2017

Robert E. Hunziker, 91, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:08 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.

He was born May 14, 1925, in Van Wert, the son of Clarence and Edna (Pierstorff) Hunziker, who both preceded him in death. He married Margaret E. "Peggy" Hunziker, who also...

Jan 16, 2017

Helen T. Cahoon, 88, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Van Wert, OH, died peacefully on Monday, January 16 at home.

She was born June 27, 1928 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Agnes (Keltus) Emmerth and Robert Emmerth, Sr. Helen married James P. Cahoon (deceased 2010) on September 6, 1948.

Survivors include...

Jan 13, 2017

Janice C. Waters, 77, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:21 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.

She was born December 12, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Robert and Jansie (Licht) Scranton, who both preceded her in death. On April 27, 1963, she married Richard G....

Jan 12, 2017

Earl J. Siebert, 98, of Celina, Ohio, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born On October 22, 1918, to Edward and Alvena (Luth) Siebert. On August 16, 1958, he married Audrey Visser, and she survives in Celina. Earl was a U.S. Navy veteran, and served his country during WWII....