Obituaries
Dorothy Jean Blake
Apr 15, 2023
Dotty Blake, 83, of Van Wert, regained the use of her legs and all of her precious memories, when she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home. She was born Dorothy Jean Vetter on July 13, 1939 to the late John and Marie (Breece) Vetter. Dotty graduated from Van...
Mary Ellen Keirns
Apr 15, 2023
Mary Ellen Keirns, 88, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:15 PM on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Van Wert Manor. On October 28, 1934, she was born the only daughter of the late Carl and Leota Ruth (Kaylor) Boley. On December 10, 1955, she married William Henry Keirns, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2008. Mary enjoyed...
Kent E. Missler
Apr 12, 2023
Kent E. Missler, 74, of Ohio City, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1948, in Van Wert, to the late Paul and Virginia (Gamble) Missler. Kent served in the United States Navy. A graduate of Lincolnview High School, Kent went on to complete many trade courses and certifications at...
Robert Olen Ransbottom
Apr 11, 2023
Robert Olen Ransbottom, 80, of Rockford, Ohio passed away on April 11, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 20, 1943, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Olen Claude Ransbottom and Mildred Onilee (Fast) Ransbottom. On December 19, 1970, he married the love of his life, the former Mary Kay Burke, who survives. Together, they shared 52...
Michael Ray Casarez
Apr 10, 2023
Michael Ray Casarez, 52, of Columbus, formerly of Van Wert, passed away peacefully, surrounded with lots of love,on Tuesday, April 10, 2023 at The OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born on November 26, 1970, in Van Wert, to his late father, Raymond Casarez and his mother, Maria (Martinez) Casarez, who survives.
Michael was a 1989 graduate of Van Wert...
Edward "Ed" Griner
Apr 10, 2023
Edward "Ed" Griner, 71, of Rockford, Ohio passed away on April 10, 2023 at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on February 08, 1952, in Lima, Ohio to the late Walter and Christena (Huston) Griner. On October 11, 1975 he married the former Ellen Shinabery who survives. Together, they shared years of memories. In addition to...
Richard Lynn Frederick
Apr 5, 2023
Richard Lynn Frederick, 74, of Van Wert passed away on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 at Van Wert Health ER. He was born on August 01, 1948, in Fort Wayne, to the late Darwin and Kathleen (Murfield) Frederick.
After graduating from Van Wert High School in 1966, Richard went on to serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War....
Barry A. Crone
Mar 27, 2023
Barry A. Crone, 69, of Van Wert passed away at 5:15 AM on Monday, March 28, 2023 at Vancrest Healthcare Center. He was born on May 5, 1953 to the late Donald and Helen (Tribolet) Crone. Barry was married to his wife Lesley (Caulfield) for 50 years. Family survivors include one son, Jason (Kasandra) Crone; one daughter, Tamara (Joe) Bruns;...
Charles E. Webster
Mar 23, 2023
Charles "Chuck" E. Webster, 63, of Van Wert, passed away at on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 12, 1959, in Paulding, to the late Harold and Doris (Carlisle) Webster. Throughout his life, Chuck enjoyed fishing, hunting and working outside. He was a general handyman and took care of neighborhood lawns. But if you...
Courtney Sue Trammell
Mar 21, 2023
Courtney Sue Trammell, 29, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly at Van Wert Health ER on Tuesday evening, March 21, 2023. She was born on November 29, 1993, in Lima, to Kenneth W. and Cindy (Noggle) Trammell.
Courtney was a 2012 graduate of Crestview High School and worked at Danfoss for the past six years. A devoted mother, Courtney...
Janet Fraters
Mar 12, 2023
Janet Fraters, 78, passed away on the morning of March 12, 2023 at St. Rita's Hospital. She was born on October 23, 1944, in Norfolk, VA and raised by her late mother, Winnie (Phillips) Morgan. Janet was a fierce, strong independent woman who raised her 5 children as a single mother. Her strong faith in God gave her strength...
Charlene Louise Hawk
Mar 10, 2023
Charlene Louise Hawk, 76, of Rockford passed away on March 10, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on December 29, 1946, in Celina, daughter of the late William B. Hawk and Thelma W. (Groth) Hawk. Charlene graduated from Parkway High School, then went on to graduate from Bowling Green State University with two Master's degrees. She...
Marina Elizabeth Bigelow
Mar 7, 2023
Marina Elizabeth Bigelow, 62, of Mendon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 21, 1960, in Brisbane, Australia, daughter of the late Bruno and Marcella (Diesenberg) Radin. On April 9, 2003, she married Bruce Bigelow, who survives. Marina was a member of the St. Mary's American Legion Post #323. She served...
John Arthur Dull
Mar 5, 2023
John Arthur Dull, 85, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at The Gardens at Celina. He was born on January 30, 1938, in Rockford, son to the late Wayne and Dorothy (Rutledge) Dull. On October 02, 1958, he married the former Elaine Maurer, who survives. Together, they shared 64 wonderful years of memories. John was a graduate of...
Charles D. Custer
Mar 4, 2023
Charles D. Custer, 67, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:12 PM on Saturday, March 04, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 20, 1955, in Van Wert, to the late Allen "Whitey" and Joan (Welker) Custer.
Charles was a 1974 graduate of Van Wert High School. He owned and operated Custer Dump Trucking and Excavating Inc....
Gary D. Adams
Mar 4, 2023
Gary D. Adams, 86, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday evening, March 4, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on December 13, 1936, in Van Wert County, to Wendell B. and Nellie (Miller) Adams. On April 21, 1957, he married the former Barbara H. Dougal, who survives. Together, they shared over 65 years of marriage. Gary was...
John E. Shoop
Mar 3, 2023
John E. Shoop, 98, of Van Wert passed away at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Meadows of Delphos. He was born on June 20, 1924, in Celina, the son of Samuel E. and Jeanetta M. (Poling) Shoop. He married the former Opal Mae Sheets, who preceded him in death in 2021. Together, they shared many years...
Larry Ray Cotterman
Mar 3, 2023
Larry Ray Cotterman, 79, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:21 AM on Friday, March 03, 2023 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 22, 1943, in Paulding, to the late Raymond S. and Annabet M (Shainer) Cotterman. He was married to Delores (Kline) Scott who preceded him in death. Larry retired from...
Laura G. Purmort
Mar 2, 2023
Laura (Laurie) Purmort, age 87, went to be with her Lord Thursday, March 2, 2023. Laurie was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Joseph and Leveta Gold. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Paul "Wally" Purmort. She will be missed and remembered by her children Sara (David) Murphy and David W....
James M. Overholt
Mar 1, 2023
James M. Overholt, 81, of Middle Point, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health Systems after a short illness. He was born on July 12, 1941, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Ernest and Bernice (Reidenbach) Overholt. On February 9, 1963, he married the former Marilyn Morgan, who survives. He graduated from Ohio Northern University with an...
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