Obituaries

Dec 14, 2012

Mary E. Murphy, 70, of Van Wert, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2012, at Kobacker House Hospice in Columbus. She was born March 30, 1942, in Roda, Va., the daughter of Avalon (Grindstaff) Back, who survives in Mandale, and the late Delmon Back. On July 30, 1983, she married Alan P. Murphy, who preceded her in death...

Dec 10, 2012

MIDDLE POINT, Ohio - Hilary J. "Fred" Friedrich, 78, of Middle Point, died at 8:33 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born Jan. 12, 1934, in Delphos, Ohio, to the late Rose (Carder) Friedrich and Joseph Friedrich.

His wife, Velma "Val" (Granger) Friedrich, died Nov. 26, 1998.

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Dec 9, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Nancy J. Beckman, 82, of Van Wert, died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born May 21, 1930, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Marion (Montague) Holtzapple and Earl Holtzapple.

Her husband, Joe S. Beckman, died Sept. 11, 2008. They were married June 12,...

Dec 9, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Ora Lou Beavo, 83, of Van Wert, died at 2:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born Sept. 18, 1929, in Geneva, Ind., to the late Ethel M. (Booher) Teeple and Paul Eber Teeple.

Her husband, Junior "Jack" Beavo, died May 24, 2000.

Survivors include...

Dec 1, 2012

Janice A. McMillen of Van Wert died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind.

She was born June 22, 1948, in Paulding, the daughter of the late John and Ruby (Gunderman) Buchman. She married Kent McMillen, who survives in Van Wert. Mrs. McMillen retired from Eaton Corporation in Van...

Nov 28, 2012

Roger J. Tomlinson, 83, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord & Savior at 7:54 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born Feb. 17, 1929, in Ridge Township, Van Wert County, to the late Mary (Tribolet) Tomlinson and John Tomlinson.

His wife, Carroll (Zinsmeister) Tomlinson, is deceased.

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Nov 27, 2012

Rosa Ellen (Quellin Thompson) Partin passed away at 7:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

On Aug. 23, 1925, Rosa Ellen Quellin was born to John and Ellie (Goshie) Quellin in Ewing, Virginia.

She had one sister, Liza Jane, who preceded her in death.

In 1938,...

Nov 26, 2012

James "Jim" C. Miller, 78, of Van Wert, died at 4:28 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

He was born May 2, 1934, in Van Wert, to the late Anne (Hausknecht) Miller and Clifford Miller.

Survivors include his children: Nikki (Brian) Greve of Van Wert and Jennifer (Jason Haag) Dunlap...

Nov 22, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Dale E. La Rue, 90, of Van Wert, died at 2:04 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born Sept. 26, 1922, in Van Wert, to the late Grace (Spelbring) La Rue and Floyd D. La Rue.

On March 23, 1947, he married Helen (Shaffer) La Rue...

Nov 21, 2012

Dr. Jack Edward Corle, Sr., 82, of Van Wert, Ohio, died at 4:45AM Wednesday November 21, 2012 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice , Van Wert, OH.

He was born June 29, 1930 in Greenville, Ohio, to Clyde G. and Opal (Foltz) Corle, who preceded him in death. On June 28, 1951, he married Carolyn Sue Ungericht who...

Nov 21, 2012

VAN WERT - Richard L. Williams, 47, of Van Wert, died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 21, 2012 at his residence.

He was born July 2, 1965 in Van Wert to Betty (Kohn) Williams and Wayne Williams who each survive in Van Wert.

He is survived by his children: Zachariah B.L. (Jessica) Williams of Van Wert, Nathan T....

Nov 20, 2012

William F. Now, 84, Rockford, died Tuesday, November, 20, 2012, at 7:10 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born August 1, 1928, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Jay W. and Thelma (Siler) Now. On December 9, 1949, he married Mary Jane Vorhees, who survives in Rockford. Also surviving are two sons: Randy Jay (Lauren) Now, Lompoc, California, and...

Nov 19, 2012

Robert L. Smith, 89, of Convoy, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, November 19, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born December 19, 1922, in Union Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Homer and Iva Ruth (Greenawalt) Smith. On March 23, 1947, he married Caroline "Connie" (Myers) Smith, who survives in Convoy....

Nov 18, 2012

DAVID L. FLANDERS. AGE, 97, PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 18, 2012 IN AKRON.

David was born September 5, 1915 in Battle Creek (Calhoun Co.), Michigan to Oscar H. and Hazel D. Frey Flanders. On May 9, 1942, in Akron, he married Mary E. Frederick, who survives.

David was a graduate of Battle Creek High School where he was...

Nov 16, 2012

Helen G. Davis, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Friday morning, November 16th, 2012, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana, following a brief illness. She was born June 11, 1928, in Albany, Ohio. Her parents were Howard and Jennie Davis from Albany, Ohio. She is survived by two brothers, Dale Davis and Paul Davis both from Albany, Ohio. She is...

Nov 15, 2012

Donald R. Young, 92, of Delphos, died at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born September 28, 1920, in Clendenin, W.Va., the son of the late George and Camie (Welch) Young. Survivors include two children, Kim (Rob) Ratliff of Delphos and Rich Young of Columbus; a brother, Roy Young of...

Nov 10, 2012

CONVOY - Rhoda Rogers, 95, died at 6:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Vancrest of Convoy.

She was born July 26, 1917, in Broadlands, Ill., the daughter of the late Melvin and Lula (Douthit) Dunn.

Rhoda married Otto Rogers on June 28, 1935. He preceded her in death on June 12, 1994.

Rhoda, a native...

Nov 9, 2012

Leroy G. Comer, 92, of Van Wert, died at 8:22 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born March 26, 1920, in Hudson, Michigan, the son of the late Grant and Emma (Deardorff) Comer. He married Garnett A. (Sowers) Comer, who preceded him in death on April 11, 2008. Mr. Comer...

Nov 8, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Louise G. Stamper, 87, of Van Wert, died at 9:33 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

She was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Kansas City, Mo, to the late Grace (Kimble) Vandervliet and Albertus Vandervliet.

Her husband, Buford "Bud" Stamper, survives of Van Wert.

Other...

Nov 4, 2012

Glenn R. Kelly, 85, of Van Wert, died at 8:58 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.

He was born Dec. 30, 1926, in Arnold, Pa., to the late Clara J. (Baxter) Kelly and William H. Kelly.

His wife, Freeda Belle (Gillis) Kelly, died Feb. 13, 2008.

Survivors...