Obituaries

Philip Winkler

Philip Winkler

May 14, 2022

Philip Keith Winkler, 71, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2022 while mountain biking with friends in North Carolina. He was born to John and Joan (Ott) Winkler on April 12, 1951. He graduated from Parkway High School in 1969, received his Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University and Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University. Phil...

James Worthington Sr.

James Worthington Sr.

May 14, 2022

Mr. James V Worthington, Sr., after being lovingly attended to by his family, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, May 14, 2022. Jim was born on Sep 3, 1931 to Mr. & Mrs. Virgil "Jack" Worthington (Lenora Greenwade). He married the love of his life Jeanne (Faulkner)Worthington, celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary before her...

Sally Gurtner

Sally Gurtner

May 13, 2022

Sally M. Gurtner, 81, of Van Wert, and formerly of Fremont, Indiana, passed away at 6:45 AM on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. She was born on November 29, 1940, in Fenton, Michigan, the daughter of the late Chester and Dorothy (Clauser) Carlson. On November 10, 1956, she married Eldon...

William Gingrich

William Gingrich

May 11, 2022

William "Bill" Charles Gingrich, 86, was received into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 11 at Willowbrook Christian Village in Delaware, Ohio. Bill was born on April 20, 1936 in Van Wert, Ohio to Frederick and D'nelda (Baxter) Gingrich both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean...

Kimberley Daniels

Kimberley Daniels

May 6, 2022

Kimberley K. (Latimer) Daniels, 59, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning, May 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1962, in Ft Wayne, the daughter of the late Donald L. and Elizabeth Ann (Mull) Latimer. She married William Daniels, who survives in Van Wert. Kimberley worked at Van Wert County Hospital for the past...

Laura Schaadt

Laura Schaadt

May 4, 2022

Laura Lee Schaadt, 62, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:42 AM on Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at her residence while surrounded by her family. She was born on November 12, 1959, in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of the late Raymond Harman Sr and Mary (Chatman) Harman. On November 12, 1983, she married Mark Schaadt. Together, they shared years of...

Gretchen Bollenbacher

Gretchen Bollenbacher

May 3, 2022

Gretchen Bollenbacher, 82, of Delaware, Ohio passed away at 6:18 pm on May 03, 2022 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware. She was born on June 27, 1939, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late James and Harriet (English) Miller. On June 29, 1957 she married Ford Madeana Bollenbacher, who passed away on July 17, 2014. Gretchen was a...

Barry Thatcher

Barry Thatcher

May 1, 2022

Barry Lynn Thatcher, 69, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:51 AM on Sunday, May 01, 2022 at Van Wert Health. He was born on April 13, 1953, in Van Wert, the son of the late Vincent and Gertrude (Stocklin) Thatcher. In the pursuit of the American Dream, Barry lived life to the fullest. As a teenager he became...

Byron Mohr

Byron Mohr

May 1, 2022

Byron E. Mohr, 92, passed away Sunday, May 1st at Van Wert Manor. He was born April 28, 1930 in Union Township, Van Wert County. His parents, Carl and Dorothy (Webb) Mohr preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Janet (Williams) Mohr, son Marc L (Jill) Mohr of Lapel, Indiana; sisters Janice (Dean) Lichtensteiger of...

Mary Ann McIntosh

Mary Ann McIntosh

Apr 29, 2022

Mary Ann McIntosh, 59, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 29th at DuPont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann was born May 13, 1962, in Van Wert, Ohio and married the love of her life, Jeff McIntosh, on October 26, 1985. She was a graduate of Van Wert High School...

Robert Priest

Robert Priest

Apr 29, 2022

Robert "Tyler" Priest, 26 of Van Wert, Ohio passed away on April 29, 2022 at St. Rita's hospital. Tyler was born in Defiance, Ohio May 8, 1995 to Kara Kreger and Bob Priest. Tyler was a 2014 graduate of Van Wert High School. Tyler is survived by his parents: Kara (Mike) Kreger and Bob (Karlene) Priest; sisters Ericka (Casey)...

Richard Figley

Richard Figley

Apr 27, 2022

Richard Dean "Dick" Figley, age 89, of Rockford, Ohio passed from this life on April 27, 2022 at Divine of Shane Hill. He was born in Blackcreek Township on December 29, 1932 to the late LeDoyle "Farmer" and Mabel (Strickler) Figley. He married Janice McGowan on June 28, 1958. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2017. Dick...

Vera Whitted

Vera Whitted

Apr 24, 2022

Vera Lynn Whitted, 65, of Rockford passed away on April 24, 2022 at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born on September 22, 1956, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Thurman Whitted and Betty (Vann) Whitted. Vera was a graduate of Parkway High School. Vera was a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother. She was always...

Michael Murnane

Michael Murnane

Apr 23, 2022

Michael Joseph Murnane, 70, of Van Wert passed away at 1:19 AM on April 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 04, 1951, in Fort Wayne, the son of the late Edmund Joseph (Joe) and Virginia Ruth (Keen) Murnane. On August 22, 2015, Michael married Pamela (Burris) Benya, who survives. Mike enjoyed music, hiking, and traveling with...

Jeffery Ridenour

Jeffery Ridenour

Apr 23, 2022

Jeffery L. Ridenour, 40, of Van Wert, went to be with his Heavenly Father April 23rd, 2022. He was born on October 27, 1981, in Van Wert, the son of Keith Ridenour and the late Christie Lynn (Stevens) Ridenour. On May 15, 2008, he married Colleen Valentine. Together, they shared years of memories. He enjoyed writing songs on his guitar,...

Larry Robeson

Larry Robeson

Apr 22, 2022

Larry David Robeson, 80, of Van Wert passed away on April 22, 2022 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 8, 1941, in Van Wert, the son of the late Franklin and Mary Ellen (Shingledecker) Robeson. On November 05, 1966, he married the love of his life, Linda Sue (Leiter) Robeson. Together, they...

Rex Proxmire

Rex Proxmire

Apr 20, 2022

Rex Allen Proxmire, 74, of Van Wert passed away at 7:20 PM on April 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 29, 1947, in Paulding,  to his late parents, Darrell Proxmire and Thelma (Pease) Wausen. On April 28, 1998, he married the love of his life, Deborah (Price) Proxmire. Rex was a 1965 graduate of Payne High...

Jackie Nash

Jackie Nash

Apr 18, 2022

Jackie L. Nash, 66, of Van Wert passed away at 3:27 PM on April 18, 2022 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on February 02, 1956, in Van Wert, to the late Harold Thatcher and Lola (Miller) Thatcher. Jackie worked as a bartender for many years. For many years she enjoyed playing billiards and bowling. Jackie also...

Gerald Manken

Gerald Manken

Apr 17, 2022

Gerald I. "Bud" Manken, 96, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Van Wert Manor. He was born on September 20, 1925 in Van Wert, Ohio. His parents, James and Velma (Farling) Manken, preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Beth (Mike) Pelton of Van Wert; a daughter-in-law Eileen Manken of Van Wert; grandchildren Ella...

Gloria Fast

Gloria Fast

Apr 14, 2022

Gloria M. (Mohr) Fast, 86, of Van Wert passed away at 2:09 AM on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Van Wert. She was born on July 8, 1935, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (Webb) Mohr. On August 29, 1954, she married William C. Fast, who preceded her in death on August 17, 2020....

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