Obituaries
William "Chubby" Young
Sep 28, 2020
William Richard "Chubby" Young, 73, of Van Wert passed away at 7:15 pm on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Van Wert Health. Born on May 24, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late William Young and Cora (Haffner) Young, who survives. He married the former Kay Lawson, who preceded him in death. Chubby attended Milan High School...
Norma Jeanne Morgan
Sep 26, 2020
N. Jeanne Morgan went peacefully to her eternal rest on September 26, 2020 at Vancrest of Van Wert. Jeanne is survived by her loving husband of forty-nine years, Joseph Morgan. Jeanne is also survived by her two children Deb (Randy) Anderson of Virginia and Steven Gamble of Van Wert, stepchildren Pat Arrien of New York, Mike (Sue) Saint of...
Mary Kay Stegaman
Sep 26, 2020
Mary Kay Stegaman, 77, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:25 AM on September 26, 2020 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She was born on August 12, 1943, in San Pedro, California, to the late Edmund & Rose Mary (Grothaus) Wurst. On October 12, 1973, she married the love of her life, Richard Stegaman. Together, they shared many years...
Kelly Knotts
Sep 25, 2020
Kelly Colby Knotts, 61, of Decatur, died unexpectedly at his home on September 25, 2020. He was born on July 26, 1959, in Lima, to James C. and Gladys (Kirk) Knotts. He is survived by his mother, Gladys of Van Wert; brother, Clint Knots of West Virginia; sister, Misty (Jim) Landwehr of Van Wert; 2 nieces, Danielle (Solomon) Okang...
Gene Koch
Sep 24, 2020
Gene Olan Koch, 86, of New Castle, Indiana, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Glenn Oaks in New Castle, Indiana. He was born on March 21, 1934, in Blackcreek Township, Rockford, Ohio, the son of the late Arlie A. and Hilda Ruth (Linn) Koch. Gene was a member of the Willshire High School...
Barbara Sterrett
Sep 24, 2020
Barbara Lou Sterrett, 64, of Van Wert passed away at 5:43 AM on September 24, 2020 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on January 13, 1956 in Van Wert, to the late James Eugene and Elba Rose (Garver) Thomas. As an animal lover, Barbara never knew a stray and had a special place in her heart for...
William McQueen
Sep 19, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of William "Fred" McQueen annouce his passing on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 73. Fred will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Cynthia, of 51 years, and his children Renee (Doug) Leonard, Cathy (Matt) Nahrwold and Branden (Lisa) McQueen. Fred will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren,...
Katherine Schriver
Sep 18, 2020
Katherine Pauline Schriver, 45, of Latty, Ohio died Friday, September 18, 2020 in Defiance, Ohio. She was born December 13, 1974 in Defiance, Ohio to William D. and Patricia L. (Aldrich) McMonigal, both survive of Continental, Ohio. On June 28, 2013 she married Ronald L. Schriver who survives. She was currently the office administrator of Heather's Daycare in Defiance....
Carolyn Crouch
Sep 17, 2020
Carolyn R. (Jackson) Crouch, 89, of Rockford, Ohio, died Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. She was born in Mercer County, Ohio on August 26, 1931, the daughter of Cecil and Ida (Carmean) Jackson. On November 18, 1950, she married Doyt M Crouch, and he preceded in death on August 16, 2010....
Vicki Wyatt Brown
Sep 17, 2020
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Vicki Lee (Sutton) Wyatt - Brown, loving wife and mother of 8 children, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73. Vicki was born on March 26, 1947 in Van Wert, OH at the Van Wert Co Hospital to Ralph and Edna (Blythe) Sutton. She graduated from Grover Hill High School in 1965. On...
Larry Roth
Sep 12, 2020
Larry J. Roth, 79, of Van Wert went to be with the Lord at 9:00 PM on September 12, 2020 at Grey Stone Health and Rehab. Born on September 16, 1940 in Van Wert, Ohio , the son of the late Lawrence E. and Catherine G. (Jerome) Roth. Larry was a 1958 graduate of Van Wert High School. He...
Esther Riojas
Sep 11, 2020
Esther T. Riojas, 87, of Van Wert passed away at 5:25 PM on September 11, 2020 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. She was born on May 25, 1933, in Hindes, Texas, to the late Jose and Antonia (Garcia) Torrez. On December 10, 1950, Esther married the love of her life, Pedro Riojas. Together, they shared years of memories. Esther...
Jean Ann Gingrich
Sep 7, 2020
Jean Ann Gingrich, 76, of Delaware, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, passed away on Monday morning, September 7, 2020, at Willowbrook Christian Village, where she was a resident in the Passages Memory Care. She was born October 18, 1943, in Rockford, Ohio, to Pleasant "Brownie" and Ilean (Book) Martz. She was a graduate of the Rockford High School Class...
Myrtle Roebuck
Sep 3, 2020
Bea Roebuck, 99, of Rockford, Ohio, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the Laurels of Shane Hill. Bea was born "Myrtle Bernice" Sielschott on July 4, 2021, to Walter & Sadie (Myers) Sielschott, in Celina, Ohio. Bea attended St. John's Lutheran Church and graduated from Celina High School, then...
Ruby Hollingsworth
Sep 3, 2020
Ruby L. Hollingsworth, 61, of Edgerton passed away at 6:06 PM on September 03, 2020 at Bryan Hospital. Born on October 16, 1958 in, Scott, Ruby was the daughter of the late David W. and Mildred (Rohlf) Strawser. She was married to Robert Hollingsworth, who passed away on October. 24, 2011. She is survived by her son, Chance Hollingsworth...
Judith Krugh
Aug 31, 2020
Judith A. Krugh was born April 28, 1938 to Cail and Esther (Griggs) Reedy in Mendon, Ohio. On August 31, 2020, God called her home. She had put up a good fight and overcame many obstacles. Although, she was not able to see for the last 13 years, her eyes have now been opened. Her body which was sometimes...
Betty Medaugh
Aug 30, 2020
Betty Joan Medaugh, 92, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2020 in Lexington, South Carolina where she had been living with her daughter, Jan Lane. Betty was born on July 8, 1928 in Venedocia to Daniel and Almeda (Bennett) Couts who both preceded her in death. She married William "Dodie" Medaugh of Van Wert on May...
Loma Tonja Vedrinski
Aug 29, 2020
Loma Tonja Vedrinski, 56, passed away at Grant Hospital on August 29, 2020. She was born August 24, 1964 to Reba "Marie" Millay and Thomas Michael Millay, who precede her in death. Tonja is survived by her loving husband Tim Vedrinski, son Kyle (Cindy) Erwin, daughter Deaven Vedrinski, brother Mike (Shannon) Millay, grandchildren Gabe Erwin and Harper Erwin, cousins, nieces,...
Rito Martinez
Aug 29, 2020
Rito R. Martinez, 82, of Van Wert passed away at 12:06 AM on August 29, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 22, 1938, in Hondo, Texas, to the Leandro L. and Georgia (Rodriquez) Martinez. Rito enlisted in the United States Army Reserves on February 14, 1956 with ER 25 847 950 Infantry. He served for...
Wilson Duprey
Aug 25, 2020
Wilson Gilliland Duprey died at 4:47 AM on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born June 21, 1924 in Van Wert, the son of the late Rei and Berneace (Gilliland) Duprey. He was also preceded in death by an older brother, Richard Eugene Duprey. He graduated from Van Wert High School in 1942. After...
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