Obituaries

Dean E. Lichtensteiger

Dec 5, 2023

Dean E. Lichtensteiger, 87, of Van Wert County, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his residence.

He was born May 26, 1936, in Van Wert county, the son of Paul E. and Mary (Pancake) Lichtensteiger.  He was one of six children.

Dean graduated from Wren High School in 1954, and then...

Mark Dailey

Dec 4, 2023

Mark Allan Dailey, 58, originally from Rockford, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Heritage Nursing Center in Minster, Ohio. He was born August 3, 1065, son of the late Ralph Floyd Dailey and Estella Rose (French) Dailey.

Mark was a member of Rockford United Methodist church. He was also a member of the Celina Fraternal Order of...

Gaylord Shutt

Dec 2, 2023

Gaylord "Gayle" Wayne Shutt, of Van Wert, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the age of 97. Born on April 17, 1926, in Pleasant Township, he was the son of the late John and Effie (Terry) Shutt. On May 28, 1949, Gayle married the love of his life, Velma Sprague, who passed away in 2014.

As a...

Lucille Zizelman

Nov 30, 2023

Lucille V. Zizelman, 90, of Rockford, Ohio, peacefully passed away on November 30, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 13, 1933, in Mendon, Ohio, to loving parents, the late Dean and Grace (Coil) Felver.

 

Lucille graduated in 1951 from Rockford High School. She worked for three years at Van Fleet Drug Store in Rockford....

Brian L. Stahl

Nov 29, 2023

Brian L. Stahl, 60, Payne, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, died at 2:03 AM, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born July 15, 1963, in Van Wert, to Kenneth and Julia (Pate) Stahl. On August 18, 1984, he married Sandra (Schwartz) Stahl. She survives in Payne, Ohio.

Brian retired from the Van Wert Fire...

Joyce Emans

Nov 29, 2023

Joyce Ann Emans of Rockford, OH, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born on April 11, 1939, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, daughter to the late Milton and Leona (Poteet) Price.

Joyce graduated from Powell Valley High School in Speedwell, Tennessee. She moved to the Rockford area in 1963. She led a...

Jeffery Keller

Nov 27, 2023

Jeffery A. Keller, 67, of Ohio City, OH, passed away on November 27, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center. Born on November 28, 1955, in Fort Wayne, IN, Jeff is the son of Betty (Purk) Brown and the late John W. Keller. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend to many in the community.

Jeff's life was characterized by...

Robert D. Fowler, Jr

Nov 27, 2023

Robert D. Fowler, Jr, 70, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Van Wert, OH.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Robin Davis of Van Wert; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a brother, Donnie Fowler of Van Wert.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents,...

Joyce Clay

Nov 25, 2023

Joyce Anne Clay, 71, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born on May 21, 1952 to Ralph E. and Judith A. (Blue) Mosier.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randall Kent Clay; and a sister, Debbra Marie Mosier.

 

Joyce is survived by two sons, Shawn Clay and...

Carol Baxter

Nov 24, 2023

Our beloved Carol Joan (Bell) Baxter, age 93, was called home to Jesus on the morning of November 24, 2023.

Anyone who knew her, loved her. Mom's loving advice was "you gotta make your own sunshine." She was a great listener, and a friend to many.

Carol passionately loved her family and friends alike.

Ongie, as loved ones called her,...

Randall B. DeCamp

Nov 23, 2023

Randall B. DeCamp, 76, of Convoy, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on November 16, 1947, in Ossian, Indiana, to Diamond E. and Margaret N. (Shively) DeCamp.

Randy was an United States Army veteran. He had worked at International Harvester, in Ft Wayne, and later retired from Eaton Corporation, in Van Wert, after...

Douglas Smith

Nov 21, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas David Smith, 76, on November 21, 2023. He was born on December 26, 1946, in Celina, OH, to the late Gerald Smith and the former Fern (Myers) Smalley.

He attended Rockford High School prior to moving to Celina. Douglas graduated from Celina High School in 1965....

Beverly Stanley

Nov 19, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Joyce Stanley on November 19, 2023, at the age of 78.

Beverly was born on June 22, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, daughter of the late Earl and Dortha (Archbold) Walmer. She was the beloved wife of Judson Stanley, whom she married on October 9, 1971.

Beverly lived...

Sylvia Alexander

Nov 19, 2023

Sylvia Ann (Thomas) Alexander, age 88, passed away peacefully November 19th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Valeria (Sponseller) and William Thomas. 70 years ago, she married the love of her life, Tom Alexander.

Beginning in 1965, together with Tom, they built, founded, and worked together at Alexander & Bebout, Inc. Her knack for numbers came...

Mark Hoaglin

Nov 17, 2023

Mark Douglas Hoaglin, passed away on November 17, 2023, at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Born on September 6, 1958, in Van Wert, Mark was the son of his late parents, Gene and Wanda (Humerickhouse/Boyd) Hoaglin.

Mark had a passion for antiques and an extensive knowledge of vintage glassware. He enjoyed his work as a glassware dealer, auctioneer, and personal property appraiser. He...

Larry W. Schaufelberger

Nov 15, 2023

Larry W. Schaufelberger, 91, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:05PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born February 17, 1932, in Hicksville, Ohio, to Albert D. and Nina C. (Phillips) Schaufelberger.  On March 17, 1963 he married the former Alice M. Germann.

He retired from Van Wert City Schools after 36 years of...

Vernon R. Adams

Nov 14, 2023

Vernon Ray Adams, a devoted husband, father, and cherished member of the community, passed away in his home, with his family on November 14, 2023, in Van Wert, OH, at the age of 88. Born on April 6, 1935, in Wetzel, OH, to the late Grant and Alta (Baker) Adams, Vernon lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a...

Peggy Stuckey

Nov 13, 2023

Peggy L. (Kear) (Semer) Stuckey

This world has lost the most amazing, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that ever lived. Peggy was born at Van Wert County Hospital on April 13, 1936, to Robert Eugene and Edith Lucina (Gernan)Kear.

She is preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Billie Gene Kear, Robert Eugene Kear, Jr, and Larry Kear;...

Tom Sanderson

Nov 13, 2023

Thomas L. Sanderson, 77, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:44 am on Monday, November 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at Mercy-St. Rita's Hospital in Lima. He was born on June 5, 1946, in Wetzel, Ohio, to Furl and Dola (Caris) Sanderson. On July 10, 1982, he married the former Carol (Stirn) Saylor.

 

Tom retired from the...

Donn Shriver

Nov 7, 2023

Donn Clayton Shriver, 92, of Van Wert, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in Van Wert, OH. He was born on November 23, 1930, in Van Wert, OH., and adopted as an infant by Orville E. and Olive V. (Ferris) Shriver. 

On June 21, 1953, Donn married the former Nancy Louise Davis, who preceded him in death on June...