Obituaries
Ronald Stetler
Nov 19, 2024
Ronald D. Stetler, 86, of Willshire passed away November 19, 2024 at his home. He was born January 21, 1938, in his home, and was the son of the late Harold E. and Berneice (Becher) Stetler.
Ron was a draftsman and design engineer, who first worked at Magnavox, then later at International Harvester. He briefly worked at Chrysler before being called...
Shirley Krugh
Nov 16, 2024
Shirley A. Krugh, 80, of Rockford, Ohio passed away peacefully at 12:06 am on November 16, 2024. Shirley was a resident at Tranquility of Rockford. She was born August 17th, 1944 in Decatur, Indiana. Born the daughter of William and Pearl Roberts.
Shirley married Larry L Worden on July 21, 1961, who preceded her in death on March 30, 1969.
Shirley was...
Jeannie Michaelson
Nov 15, 2024
Jeannie Marie (Kirk) Michaelson, 58, of Willshire, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at Van Wert Hospital. Jeannie was born on March 25, 1966, in Paulding, to Phillip Kirk and the late Lissie Jean (Talbott) Kirk.
Jeannie graduated from Wayne Trace High School in 1984. She loved with a heart bigger than life itself, and was kind, compassionate, generous, selfless and...
Sally Bolenbaugh
Nov 10, 2024
Sally Jo (Crawford) Bolenbaugh, 85, of Rockford, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born July 26, 1939 in Bluffton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Nancy Jane (Heller) Crawford.
She is a 1958 graduate of Kenton High School where she was in the marching band.
On January 22, 1983 Sally married...
William Brent Stripe
Nov 10, 2024
William "Brent" Stripe, 68, of Grover Hill passed away Sunday November 10, 2024 at his home. He was born May 24, 1956 in Van Wert and was the son of the late Bill E. Stripe and Rea (Williamson) Stripe.
On January 10, 1976 Brent married the former Callie Jacobs, who survives.
Brent was a 1974 graduate of Van Wert High School and...
Robert J. Carroll, Sr
Nov 10, 2024
Robert J. Carroll, Sr, 73, of Van Wert, passed away at Parkview Regional Hospital, Ft Wayne, on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Robert was born on July 15, 1951, in Van Wert, to Woodrow Carroll and Betty (Snyder) Keirns.
Robert attended Van Wert High School and loved playing football.
On April 12, 1980, he married Diane (Rickard) Rase. They were married for 44 years.
He...
Lester G. Merkle
Nov 9, 2024
On November 9, 2024, the world lost a beloved soul as Lester G. Merkle passed away. Born on January 17, 1933, in Van Wert County, OH, to the late Theodore and Victoria (German) Merkle. On February 18, 1956, he married Rose J. Campbell, who preceded him in death on August 21, 2021. Together, they shared many years of memories.
Lester was...
Ann Arlene Hoffman
Nov 5, 2024
Ann Arlene (Palmer) Hoffman, 92, of Van Wert, died at 4:21am on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert.
She was born February 13, 1932, in Van Wert, to Eugene C. Palmer and Edna (Tester) Palmer Fisher.
Arlene graduated from Van Wert High School in 1950.
She retired as a medical assistant for Dr. Walter and Robert Scheidt,...
Robert E. Bruner
Nov 3, 2024
Robert E. Bruner, 82, passed away on November 3, 2024, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert.
Bob was born on February 23, 1942, in Garfield, Kentucky, to the late Enos and Mary Haynes Bruner. He graduated from Breckinridge County High School in Hardinsburg, Kentucky in 1960. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and US Air Force Reserves,...
Carol Kohart
Nov 2, 2024
Carol V. Kohart (nee Harmon), age 81, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the Lima Memorial Hospital.
Carol was born July 19, 1943, to Violet (nee Shaffer) and M.W. (Bill) Harmon in Paulding County, Ohio. She graduated from Oakwood High School in 1961, and married her high school sweetheart, David L. (Dave) Kohart, in 1962.
Together, Carol and Dave moved...
Dean Tomlinson
Nov 1, 2024
Dean Owen Tomlinson, 91, a life-long resident of Van Wert, passed away on November 1, 2024, in the care of Ganzhorn Memory Suites and Luminary Hospice of Powell, Ohio.
He was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on November 20, 1932, to John C. and Mary (Tribolet) Tomlinson, who both preceded him in death.
Dean graduated from Ridge High School in 1950. He...
Richard L. Eberle, Sr
Oct 29, 2024
Richard "Rick" L. Eberle, Sr, 75, of Middle Point, passed away at 6:56am on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Ohio Health-Van Wert.
He was born October 3, 1949, in Van Wert, to Charles A., Sr, and Juanita V. (Lee) Eberle. On August 26, 1968, he married the former Clara White.
Rick was a retired truck driver.
He enjoyed activities at church, astronomy, Civil...
Brent Perl
Oct 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Brent A. Perl, 44, of Convoy, who tragically passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, due to an accident. Born on December 2, 1979, in Van Wert, OH, Brent was a devoted son to Ory (Wade) and Gary Perl as well as a loving father, brother, uncle and fiancé.
Having...
Zachary J. Wood
Oct 21, 2024
Zachary J. Wood, 30, of Convoy, a devoted father, son, brother, fiance' and so much more than a few words could express, tragically passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. Born on July 1, 1994, in Van Wert, OH, to Robert S. and Jill K. (LaBonne) Wood. Zach was known for his adventurous nature and love for life. Throughout his...
Logan Elder
Oct 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Logan G. Elder, 29, of Van Wert, OH, who tragically left us on Monday, October 21, 2024, following a sudden traffic accident.
Born on March 15th, 1995 in Fort Wayne, Logan was a 2013 graduate of Van Wert High School. He went on to graduate from UNOH in 2016 with...
John Lare
Oct 20, 2024
John E. Lare Sr. 81, of Convoy, sadly passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024; just two days shy of his 82nd birthday. He was born on October 22, 1942, in Van Wert, OH, to the late Cloyd and Melba (Rasawuhr) Lare.
Following his service in the U.S. Navy, John raised four wonderful children: John Lare Jr, who is deceased; Dawn...
Larry E. Lynch
Oct 18, 2024
Larry E. Lynch, 78, of Van Wert, died at 3:29pm on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert.
He was born September 27, 1946, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to Oscar and Pauline (Simpson) Lynch. He married the former Joyce Ann Sealscott.
Larry retired as a manager with Wal-Mart. After retirement, he enjoyed working at Lee Kinstle Chevrolet GMC, in Van Wert....
Marcia Elston
Oct 12, 2024
Marcia (Waymire) Elston, 90 of Middle Point, OH, died at 9:20am, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Van Wert Manor. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that lived a life filled with love, resilience and creativity.
She was born July 17, 1934, in Van Wert, to Paul D. and Grace B. (Allison) Waymire. On November 27, 1954, she married...
Larry E. Barnett
Oct 11, 2024
Larry E. Barnett, 72, of Van Wert, died at 8:51pm on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Lima Memorial.
He was born to the late Richard and Dorothy (Wilder) Barnett on June 21, 1952.
On April 21, 1973, he married the former Michelle Fleck, who survives.
On July 6, 2006, Larry retired from Powertrain General Motors, after 30 years of service.
He loved his family,...
Richard Allen Clark
Oct 11, 2024
Richard Allen Clark, 63, of Van Wert, Ohio jumped into the arms of the lord after a short courageous battle with cancer on October 11, 2024.
He was born August 6, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Henry and Donnabelle (Lehman) Clark.
Richard graduated from Wayne Trace High School in 1980. He then traveled and worked many different jobs, finally settling...
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