Obituaries

Mar 11, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Christopher E. Longstreth, 38, of Van Wert, died Monday evening, March 11, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

He was born July 5, 1974, in Van Wert, Pamela (maiden name: Jackson) Longstreth, who survives of Van Wert, and Terry (Zoe) Longstreth who survives of Ohio City, Ohio.

His wife, Lacey (maiden name:...

Mar 11, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Jacqueline N. Klinger, 69, of Van Wert, died at 7:40 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at Vancrest of Convoy, Convoy, Ohio.

She was born Oct. 19, 1943, in Van Wert, to E. Maxine (Adams) Shell, who survives of Van Wert, and the late John Booher. Her stepfather, Estell Shell, is also deceased.

Her...

Mar 9, 2013

Helen L. Meeks, 80, of Van Wert, died at 8:28 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 14, 1932, in Scott, the daughter of the late Delmas and Stella (McCray) Baer. She married Carl E. Meeks, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include a son, Kevin Meeks of...

Mar 8, 2013

Jack Douglas Powell, 81, of Rockford, died on Friday, March 8, 2013, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. He was born May 26, 1931, in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Benjamin and Luetta (Curless) Powell. On July 19, 1952 he married Lois Jean Hays who survives in Rockford. Survivors also include: Sons- Steven Powell, of Rockford, Ohio, Michael (Debra) Powell...

Mar 1, 2013

Buford Stamper, 88, died at 9:45 a.m. March 1, 2013, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

Born June 20, 1924, in Smoky Valley, Kentucky, to Goldie and Charlie Stamper who preceded him in death, he was married to Louise Vandervliet on Feb. 16, 1946.

Mr. Stamper was a 1941 graduate of Manchester High School, Manchester, Ohio,...

Feb 27, 2013

Bill L. Peters, 79, of Van Wert, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

His mother, Lela (McGhough) Ludy, and father, Elmer Ludy, preceded him in death as did his in-laws, Doris and Therman Charleston.

His beloved wife of 60 years, Marilyn (Charleston) Peters, survives in Van...

Feb 26, 2013

Billy A. Kraner, 66, of Rockford, Ohio, died at 4:50 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at Van Wert In-Patient Hospice Center, where he was a patient. He was born November 19, 1946, in Wren, Ohio, to Gerald and Verna E. (Thompson) Kraner, who have preceded in death. Surviving are 6 brothers: Keith (Mary) Kraner, Marietta, Ohio; Thomas (Barbara) Kraner,...

Feb 22, 2013

MIDDLE POINT, Ohio - Donna J. Lemmon, 68, of Middle Point, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 25, 1944, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Vera Joann (Robeson) Ellis and Robert Ellis. Her stepmother, Geneva Ellis, survives of Van Wert. She was raised by her grandmother: Goldie May...

Feb 20, 2013

Howard B. Putman, 79, of Spencerville, Ohio, died Wednesday evening, February 20, 2013 at his home. He was born February 21, 1933, in Willshire, Ohio, to George H. and Emma Fredaricka (Pflaughar) Putman. On August 16, 1958, he married Norma J. Ralston who survives. He had lived his entire life in the Van Wert and Mercer County areas and was...

Feb 18, 2013

Marlyn Jeanne LaRue, 87, of Convoy, Ohio died at 1:08 AM Monday February 18, 2013 at Vancrest Healthcare Center, Convoy, Ohio. She was born July 20, 1925 in McClure, Ohio to the late Othor and Ethel (Alspaugh) Erven.

On April 24, 1948 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ft. Wayne, Indiana she married Richard E. LaRue, who survives...

Feb 17, 2013

Carey Eugene Huffine, 89, of Huntsville and formerly of Van Wert, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2013, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born September 2, 1923, in Van Wert, the son of the late James and Ritta (Terry) Huffine. He married Evelyn B. (Rase) Huffine, who preceded him in death on June 3, 1976.

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Feb 13, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Larry D. Nihiser, 74, of Van Wert, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born Sept. 16, 1938, in Van Wert, to the late Erma M. (Fackler) Nihiser and Lawrence A. "Tom" Nihiser.

His wife, Faye Ann (Roth) Nihiser, survives of Van Wert. They...

Feb 9, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Larry Duane Wortman, 70, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord & Savior at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Van Wert Hospital.

He was born Feb. 15, 1942, in Mishawaka, Ind., to the late Thelma (Brugh) Wortman and Ray Wortman.

His wife, Marilyn (Converse) Wortman, survives of Van Wert....

Feb 7, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Billy Joe Carroll, 65, of Van Wert, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 27, 1948, in Van Wert, to the late Ellen (Shepherd) Carroll and Elmo Carroll.

Survivors include his significant other, Debra L. Klinger, of Van Wert; children: Cindy (Gary) Bland of Crestline,...

Feb 7, 2013

Milo "Steve" Evans, 56, of Rockford, died Thursday, February 7, 2013, in Van Wert. He was born August 28, 1956, in Celina, the son of Danny Evans, who survives in Portland, Ind., and June (Now) Huston, who survives in Rockford. On August 20, 1983, in West, Texas, he married S. Kim (Drews) Evans, who survives in Rockford. Other survivors...

Feb 6, 2013

SYRACUSE, Ind. - Dr. Dean E. Ley, 88, of Syracuse, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Ind.

He was born Feb. 4, 1925, in Middle Point, Ohio, to the late Clara (Johnson) Ley and Philip Ley.

His wife, Doris (Edwards) Ley, survives of Syracuse....

Feb 2, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Deana D. Ladd, 42, of Van Wert, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at her residence.

She was born July 1, 1970, in Van Wert, to Jenny (Rhodes) Pruden and Douglas Dean Pruden. Both of them survive of Van Wert.

Her husband, Robert "Bob" Ladd, survives of Van Wert. They were married Nov. 26,...

Feb 2, 2013

SCOTT, Ohio - Richard H. "Doder" Akom, 74, of Scott, died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Vancrest Healthcare Center, Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born Dec. 20, 1938, in Van Wert, to the late Marcelle (Gause) Akom and Eugene Akom.

Survivors include his stepchildren: Robert Meggitt of Indianapolis, Ind., John Meggitt, Karen Meggitt, Laurie...

Feb 2, 2013

Charles L. Blair, 79, of Van Wert, died after a long illness at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. He was born September 10, 1933, in Van Wert, the son of the late William "Floyd" and Anna (Forrest) Blair. On December 30, 1953, he married Elaine M. (Bollenbacher) Blair, who survives...

Jan 31, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - John D. Benya, Jr., Ph.D., passed away on Jan. 31, 2013, at VanCrest Nursing Home. He was 87 years old.

John was born Dec. 5, 1926, in Akron, Ohio, son of the late John Benya, Sr. and the late Suzann (Zufpiak) Benya. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Benya and Chandler Conley of...