Obituaries

Feb 1, 2017

John Michael “Mike” Inniger, 65, of Van Wert went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born on March 24, 1951 in Bluffton, Ohio to John P. Inniger, who preceded him in death, and Carolyn (Rausch) Inniger who survives in Jenera, Ohio.

On August 3, 1974 he married his...

Jan 31, 2017

Gertrude E. Bush, 95, of Van Wert, formerly of Monroeville, Indiana, died at 10:39 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at Van Wert County Emergency Room.

She was born Aug. 31, 1921, in Ossian, Indiana, to Ines (Margardt) Gressley and Merle Gressley. Her parents are deceased.

Survivors include a son, Tom “Corky” (Joanna M.) Bush...

Jan 31, 2017

Russell B. Kennedy Jr., 62, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:57 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.

He was born April 22, 1954, in Van Wert, the son of Russell B. Kennedy and Margaret A. Smith, who both preceded him in death. He married Nicole Kennedy, who survives...

Jan 28, 2017

Thomas E. Williams, 80, of Rockford, Ohio, died at 3:46 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, where he had been a patient. He was born in Rockford on June 29, 1936, to Maurice and La Verne (Lawrence) Williams. He was a graduate of Rockford High School and a U.S. Army veteran. On August...

Jan 27, 2017

Frederick H. Germann, 73, of Convoy, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at his residence.

He was born August 4, 1943, in Van Wert, the son of Arnold E. and Dora Mae (Shaw) Germann, who both preceded him in death. On February 5, 1967, he married Jane L. (Kreischer) Germann, who survives in Convoy. They...

Jan 23, 2017

Tracy Lynn (Hoghe) Bishop, 54, of Convoy, passed away at 6 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2017, at The James Cancer Center in Columbus, after battling a short illness.

She was born May 16, 1962, in Van Wert, the daughter of Joe Hoghe of Middle Point, OH and Barbara (Wilson) Etzler of Middle Point, OH. On November...

Jan 22, 2017

TIFFIN, Ohio a�" Roger D. Martin, 77, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away Jan. 22, 2017, at St. Francis Home in Tiffin. He was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Van Wert, to the late Dorothy (Pancake) and T. Dale Martin. His mother passed away when Roger was very young and he was raised by Onalee (Rucklos) Martin.

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Jan 22, 2017

Margaret L. Dixon, 82, of Van Wert died at 7:39 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 at Van Wert County Hospital.

She was born on May 11, 1934, in Delphos to Charles and Mildred (Dunifon) Bilimek, both who preceded her in death.

She married Francis L. Dixon who also preceded her in death.

She is...

Jan 22, 2017

Mary K. Yaney, 88, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born in Rockford, Ohio to Ralph and Helen (Langel) Ketcham on May 25, 1928. She was a graduate of Miami University and married Stanley Yaney in 1950. They were married for 65 years before he preceded her in death. Mary and Stan...

Jan 21, 2017

Dillon Eugene Browning, born in Arlington, Texas, and formerly of West Chester, Ohio, age 29, passed away on Jan. 21, 2017. Dillon was a Texan and was proud of it. His love for Texas and the Longhorns ran deep. Don't Mess with Texas! Hook Em' Horns! He was a chef with a love for cooking and creating new recipes....

Jan 17, 2017

Robert E. Hunziker, 91, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:08 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.

He was born May 14, 1925, in Van Wert, the son of Clarence and Edna (Pierstorff) Hunziker, who both preceded him in death. He married Margaret E. "Peggy" Hunziker, who also...

Jan 16, 2017

Helen T. Cahoon, 88, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Van Wert, OH, died peacefully on Monday, January 16 at home.

She was born June 27, 1928 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Agnes (Keltus) Emmerth and Robert Emmerth, Sr. Helen married James P. Cahoon (deceased 2010) on September 6, 1948.

Survivors include...

Jan 13, 2017

Janice C. Waters, 77, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:21 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.

She was born December 12, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Robert and Jansie (Licht) Scranton, who both preceded her in death. On April 27, 1963, she married Richard G....

Jan 12, 2017

Roger Penn, 75, of Trotwood, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, died January 12, 2017, at Friendship Village in Dayton, Ohio, where he had been a resident. He was born on July 11, 1941, the son of Edwin Frederick and Rebecca Cedell (Tussing) Penn, both who preceded him in death. Roger graduated from Rockford High School, and furthered his education by...

Jan 12, 2017

Earl J. Siebert, 98, of Celina, Ohio, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born On October 22, 1918, to Edward and Alvena (Luth) Siebert. On August 16, 1958, he married Audrey Visser, and she survives in Celina. Earl was a U.S. Navy veteran, and served his country during WWII....

Jan 11, 2017

Linda Ann "Ann" (Evans) Carter, of Van Wert, died Jan. 11, 2017, after living 10 years with cancer. She was born the third of twelve children on July 3, 1944, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to the late Joseph H. and Evelyn M. (Gerhardt) Evans. On May 27, 1967, she married Don T. Carter and he survives of Van...

Jan 11, 2017

Alfred R. "Al" Foust, 67, of Payne, passed away at 8:59 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born September 9, 1949, in Van Wert, the son of Bruce Foust, who preceded him in death, and Frieda O. (Balliet) Foust, who survives.

Survivors include two stepchildren, Mick (Laura)...

Jan 8, 2017

Charles E. R. York, 74, of Van Wert, died at 11:28 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born Jan. 1, 1943, in Greencastle, Indiana, to the late Anna Marie (Aubrey) York and Max T. York. His wife, Linda York, preceded him in death. They were married Nov. 28, 1962.

Survivors include children,...

Jan 7, 2017

James B. Jones, 78, of Middle Point, died at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born April 25, 1938, in Van Wert, to the late Laura (Christen) Jones and James Marvin Jones.

Survivors include children, Laura Doss of Van Wert, Ohio, and Jenifer Jones of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and a sister,...

Jan 6, 2017

Terry G. Warren, Sr., 53, of Van Wert, died at 7:36 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert. He was born June 24, 1963, in Long Beach, California, to the late Carol Elaine (McAlexander) Warren and Willie R. Warren.

His wife, Tina M. Warren, died May 23, 2016.

Survivors include children, Forrest...