Obituaries

Mar 24, 2018

Thad Warren Summersett, 40, of Los Angeles, California died 8:52 AM Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Blake Hospital in Bradenton, Florida.  He was born April 27, 1977 in Van Wert, Ohio to the  late Dennis “Denny” Summersett and Judy (Dr. Gary) Pancake Painter of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

In addition to his mother and step-father he is survived by...

Mar 24, 2018

Barbara “Jean” Ludwig, 87, of Van Wert, returned to meet her Lord at 7:43 AM on March 24 following a year-long battle with cancer. Her devotion to God and family supported her in her battle and ultimately provided her with peace.

Jean was born December 14, 1930 to the late Samuel “Paul” Hertel and the late Sadie...

Mar 22, 2018

David C. Girod, 89, of Van Wert, entered into glory at 8:49 PM on Thursday, March 22 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 6, 1929, in Van Wert, the son of the late H. Edgar and Ruth (Mohr) Girod. On July 23, 1949, at Grand Victory E.U.B., Dave married Ruth...

Mar 21, 2018

Larry R. Emans, 74, of Van Wert, Ohio died at 9:54 PM on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born March 9, 1944 in Rockford, Ohio to the late Marjorie Emans.  He married Pamela Emans and she preceded him in death.

He is survived by his children, Duane (Heidi) Emans of...

Mar 20, 2018

Christie Lynn Ridenour, 52, of Van Wert, Ohio died at 12:57 PM on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on August 21, 1965 in Van Wert to the late Gretna L. (Dempsey) Stevens and Donald W. (Linda Brown) Stevens who survives of Decatur, Indiana.  She married Keith Ridenour and he survives in...

Mar 18, 2018

Ned Edward Clay, 96, of Van Wert, died at 11:45AM Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home, Van Wert, OH.

He was born Sept. 24, 1921, in Van Wert County, to the late Lester Lee and Estella (Caywood) Clay.

His wife Mary Lee (Mihm) Clay preceded him in death on July 8,...

Mar 15, 2018

Richard J. “Jim” Taylor, 74, of Van Wert, OH died at 5:08PM Thursday March 15, 2018 @ St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH.  Jim was born January 25,1944 in Van Wert, OH to father James Taylor, deceased and mother Velma (Sites) Taylor who is also deceased.

Surviving are children Michael Taylor, Van Wert, OH; Nicole Bugh, Van...

Mar 14, 2018

Ruth Marie Duprey, 89, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.  She was born on February 12, 1929, in Logan County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Agnes (Houchin) and Larimer Herring.  She married John J. Smith of Bellefontaine in 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1965....

Mar 11, 2018

Carl F. Fogt, 96, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on March 11, 2018 at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on September 3, 1921, in Shelby County, Ohio, to Herbert O. and Mary B. (Zorn) Fogt.  Carl served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 during World War II and was a life member of...

Mar 10, 2018

JoAnn Faye (Gilbert) Bland, 80, a longtime resident of Monroeville, Indiana died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Colonial Nursing Center, Rockford, Ohio.

She was born March 17, 1937 in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late W. Keith Gilbert and Leona (Beucler) Gilbert Schlemmer.  She married Larry C. Bland on August 23, 1957 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana...

Mar 9, 2018

Jackie Sue Foster, age 16, of Wapakoneta, passed away surrounded by her loving family at 4:42 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. She was born March 15, 2001 in Van Wert.

Jackie attended Wapakoneta High School where she participated in soccer and track &...

Mar 8, 2018

Max M. Ketcham, 73, of Celina, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at his residence.  He was born December 24, 1944 in Decatur, Indiana, the son of Herbert and Marie Lilie (Kaeser) Ketcham.  He was a graduate of Celina High School, and on October 7, 1978, he married Margaret Ellen Burden, and she survives.  Max worked at...

Mar 6, 2018

LaVerne Allison Stetler, 95, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018 at Celina Manor in Celina,Ohio. He was born on April 12, 1922 to Emanuel and Alta (Allison) Stetler. He was the baby of the family of 7 children and was adored by his older siblings.

He graduated from Willshire High School in 1940.  Laverne was very...

Mar 5, 2018

Allan Miles (Dellinger) 89, of Grove City, Ohio, formerly of Willshire, Ohio, died Monday, March 5, 2018, at the Brookdale Pinnacle, in Grove City, Ohio.  He was born February 23, 1929, in Willshire, Ohio, to the Rev. Lawrence and Esther (nee: Winkler) Dellinger.  Allan attended school in both Willshire and Rockford, Ohio.  After graduating from high school in 1947,...

Mar 1, 2018

William Bowen Evans, 80, of Van Wert, Ohio died at 6:40 PM on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Vancrest of Van Wert.  He was born November 2, 1937 in Chase, Michigan to the late James J. and Nellie (Mohr) Evans.  He married Nancy J. (Tribolet) and she survives of Van Wert.

Bill was a lifetime farmer and...

Mar 1, 2018

Jimmie Dale Lindeman, 68, of Ohio City, Ohio died peacefully surrounded by his family listening to music at 6:40 PM Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio.  He was born October 26, 1949 in Delphos, Ohio to the late Edwin and Lela (Putman) Lindeman.  He married Susan (Agler) and she survives of Ohio City.

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Mar 1, 2018

Bradley E. Cashel, 57, of Van Wert, Ohio died Thursday, March 01, 2018 in Van Wert, Ohio.  He was born June 26, 1960 in Van Wert, Ohio to Myron E. “Mike” and June J. (Clutter) Cashel.  They survive of Van Wert.

Brad owned his own precision fabrication business and drag racing was his passion.  He was a...

Feb 27, 2018

James Frederick Tolan, 70, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 5:05 a.m. at the Van Wert In-Patient Hospice.  He was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on June 4, 1947, the son of Fred and Kay (Sweyer) Tolan.  He was a 1965 graduate of Parkway High School and went on to obtain his draftsman degree...

Feb 25, 2018

Michele Lee Espinoza, age 47, went to meet her heavenly Father on Sunday, February 25th at her home in Van Wert, Ohio with family present. Michele was born in Van Wert, OH on August 5th, 1970 to Leandro Martinez of Racine, WI and Mary Pissarro who also resides with their heavenly Father. She is survived by her husband Gary Espinoza...

Feb 24, 2018

Pamela L. Wright Baird, age 70, of Van Wert, passed away at 1:53 PM Saturday February 24, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, OH. She was born on September 19, 1947 in Wren, OH to the late Robert Shelby & Betty Florine (Clifton) Wright.

Pamela was an excellent cook and enjoyed reading.

She is survived...