Obituaries
Edward Grimes
Aug 31, 2025
Edward L. Grimes, 90, of Van Wert, died at 7:01pm Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 2, 1935 in Paulding County to Lester and Gertrude (Font) Grimes. He married the former Ellen Barnhart.
Ed retired from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff. Earlier in life, he had worked for Union Sherburn Excavating,...
Vickie Thatcher
Aug 30, 2025
Vickie Thatcher, 57, of Decatur, Indiana, died at 7:38pm on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born August 9, 1968, in Mercer County, Ohio, to LeRoy E. and Janet L. (Fickert) Hoaglin. On June 17, 1989, Vickie married Steven Thatcher.
She was a 1986 graduate of Vantage Vocational School (Ohio City High School) and a 1989 graduate of...
Patricia Patrick
Aug 28, 2025
Patricia Ann "Patty" Patrick, 54, of Rockford died Thursday morning, August 28, 2025 at Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation of Shane Hill in Rockford. She was born May 16, 1971 in Lima, Ohio and was the daughter of Mary (Cobos) Aguirre and the late Robert Aguirre.
Patty was a kind soul who loved meeting people and having conversations with others. She worked...
Carl Johns
Aug 25, 2025
Carl D. Johns, 78, of Van Wert, died at 7:15 am on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born May 9, 1947, in Van Wert, to Wilbur and Marguerite (Miller) Johns. On October 18, 1966, he married the former Kay Dunifon.
Carl retired from the Chrysler Corporation after 30 years of service in Van Wert...
Douglas Pruden
Aug 23, 2025
Douglas Dean Pruden, affectionately known as Deano, left us peacefully on August 23, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 19, 1949, in Van Wert, to the late Paul Douglas and Helen Elizabeth (McKee) Pruden, living his entire life here.
On December 16, 1967, Dean married Jenny Rhodes. Together they shared 57 years of marriage. Dean was a hardworking man...
Beverly Thomas
Aug 22, 2025
Beverly A. Thomas, a beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Van Wert, OH, on August 22, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on April 25, 1932, Beverly lived a full life filled with love, laughter, and a deep dedication to family and community.Beverly married the love of her life, David Thomas on July 29,...
Lois Clutter
Aug 12, 2025
Lois E. (Custer) Clutter, 92, of Rockford died Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Tranquility of Rockford, surrounded by her family. She was born October 10, 1932 in Ohio City and was the daughter of the late Elba and Violet (Smith) Custer.
On May 31, 1953 Lois married Franklin D. Clutter, who preceded her in death on October 28, 2002.
Lois was a...
Duane Adams
Aug 8, 2025
Duane Paul "Dewey" Adams
Born in Berks County Pennsylvania on March 18 1972 to Paul and Betty Adams. Duane lived his 53 years with a rare mix of grit, generosity and wit so sharp it could cut steel- but mostly it just made you laugh until your ribs hurt. He passed away on August 8, 2025, surrounded by family and (in...
Richard Ward
Aug 6, 2025
Richard Laurence Ward, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, left us peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 3, 1942, in Convoy, Ohio, Richard spent his life in Van Wert, where he became known not just for his skilled trade as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker, but also for his vibrant spirit...
Linda Warthman
Aug 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda "Lou" Warthman, who left us peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on April 4, 1948, in Van Wert, Linda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Linda was a proud mother who brought two families together through her marriage to Mike "Barney" Warthman...
Craig Endsley Goddard
Aug 4, 2025
Craig Endsley Goddard (March 2, 1936 - August 4, 2025)
"The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed." - Proverbs 11:25
"For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us...
Tracey Rodman
Aug 4, 2025
Tracey Alan Rodman, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2025 at Van Wert Hospital, at the age of 57. He was born on December 19, 1967, in Paulding, OH, to the late Harry David and Deanna Kay (Lehman) Rodman. He made his home in Van Wert, where he embraced life with a passion that left...
James Sperry
Aug 3, 2025
James F. "Jim" Sperry, 83, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Van Wert, the area where he was born and spent his life. Born on May 6, 1942, in Van Wert, Jim was the son of Velma and Ralph Sperry.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. Following his military service, Jim dedicated...
Nancy Dias
Aug 3, 2025
Nancy Dias, 78, of Delphos, formerly of Middle Point, passed away on August 3, 2025, Vancrest of Delphos.
Nancy Dias was born on January 9, 1947, in Van Wert, to her late parents, Richard and Joan (Tobias) Anderson.
Nancy is survived by her sons: Grant Dias of Van Wert and Grady Dias of MI; sister, Deborah (Bill) Larimore of Lima; grandsons: Kyle,...
Larry Kiracofe
Aug 3, 2025
Larry W. Kiracofe "Smoke", a beloved father and a proud Vietnam veteran, passed away on August 3, 2025, just days shy of his 79th birthday. Born on August 9, 1946, in Van Wert, to the late Harland and Margaret (Bollenbaugh) Kiracofe, Larry spent his life embracing the values of hard work, friendship, and fun.After serving in the Army, Larry carried the...
Kimala Strickler
Jul 28, 2025
Kimala Ann Strickler, age 70, of Middle Point, passed away at home on July 28, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born on August 18, 1954, in Van Wert to the late Glenn and Joann Neer.
A 1972 graduate of Lincolnview High School, Kim dedicated her life to her family and to the Middle Point community. She was a faithful member of...
F. Donald Hangartner
Jul 28, 2025
Don Hangartner, 90, of Van Wert, died at 10:25am on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on October 12, 1934, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Edwin and Ilma (Schultze) Hangartner. He married the former Sally King in 1957.
Don was the retired owner and President of HBW Insurance in Van Wert.
He was a member of First...
Carol Pollnow
Jul 23, 2025
Carol Jean Youtsey Pollnow, aged 77, of Convoy, Ohio, passed away on July 23, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on March 26, 1948, to the late Clyde E and Edna Youtsey, Carol cherished her life and made a lasting impact on those who were fortunate enough to know...
Richard McCague
Jul 21, 2025
Richard McCague, 73, of Van Wert, passed away July 21, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Oakwood Community Fellowship Hall in Oakwood, Ohio.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.
Clement Talboom
Jul 21, 2025
Clement Edward "Ed" Talboom, 88, of Delphos passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 29, 1936, in Delphos, to Leon and Bessie (Fare) Talboom. Ed married the former Sandra Ellen Makuh.
He was a retired carpenter from Tuttle Construction in Lima.
Ed was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and the Eagles, both in Delphos....
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