Obituaries

Oct 7, 2016

Joan F. Sterrett, 76, of Van Wert, OH, passed away at 5:20 AM on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. She was born October 19, 1939 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Parley C. and Rhea (Piper) Sterrett.

She is survived by a brother, Gary Sterrett, Florissant, Missouri; sister, Yvonne Hill, Fairfield, OH; brother-in-law,...

Oct 5, 2016

Denise A. Motycka, 62, of Van Wert, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born November 3, 1953, in Lima, the daughter of Floyd Collins, who preceded her in death, and Lois (Schaffer) Collins, who survives with her husband and Denise's...

Sep 27, 2016

Linda L. Bower of Van Wert, died at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born Aug. 5, 1939, in Van Wert, to Ruth (Potter) Mollenkopf and J. Edward Mollenkopf. Her parents preceded her in death. Her husband, Jon Bower, is also deceased. They were married in 1957.

Survivors include children,...

Sep 25, 2016

Dorothy Singer-Pease, age 97, of Phoenix AZ, formerly from Grover Hill OH, was welcomed home to be with her Lord and Savior, September 25, 2016. She was born in Van Wert OH on July 5, 1919 to Dennie and Edith (Baer) Baker. She grew up in Grover Hill where she graduated in 1937. During World War II she worked...

Sep 25, 2016

Randi Jean (Long) Wise, 63, of Van Wert, died at 6:12 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born Nov. 10, 1952, in Van Wert, to Robert D. Long, who survives of Middle Point, Ohio, and the late D. Jean (Ross) Long.

Other survivors include children, Codi Wise of Van...

Sep 24, 2016

Betty Louise Shook, 86, of Latty, Oh was called home to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday September 24, 2016 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

Betty was born on April 29, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert J. and Velma F. (McDaniel) Toker. Betty graduated from Jones Commercial High School in Chicago, Illinois.

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Sep 24, 2016

Mary Lou Goodwin, 87, of Van Wert, died at 7:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at the Van Wert Manor, Van Wert. She was born June 9, 1929, in Hardin County, Ohio, to Evie Lena (Markham) Bailey and Silas Ray Bailey. Her parents preceded her in death. Her husband, Richard "Ernie" Goodwin, also preceded her in death.

Survivors...

Sep 22, 2016

Helen Elaine Mull, 90, of Rockford, Ohio passed away at 9:50 am on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. No services are planned.

Sep 20, 2016

Dawn D. Pratt, 46, of Van Wert, died at 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. She was born July 13, 1970, in Decatur, Indiana, to Betty (Howard) Jackson and Harry Jackson. Her parents preceded her in death.

Her husband, Dan L. Pratt, survives in Van Wert. They were married July...

Sep 19, 2016

Leigh E. Eisenhauer, Jr., 83, of Van Wert, died at 3:04 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born July 23, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Alice T. (Mason) Eisenhauer and Leigh E. Eisenhauer. His parents preceded him in death.

Two nieces survive as does his beloved cat "Buddy."

He was...

Sep 16, 2016

Marilyn Kay (Jerome) Rodman, 81, of Van Wert, died at 1:58 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born Aug. 18, 1935, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Leo Winnieoka "Winnie" (Snyder) Jerome and Daniel Jerome. Her parents preceded her in death. Her husband, Rex E. Rodman, whom she married July 24, 1955, survives...

Sep 13, 2016

James C. Geething, age 89, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:15 PM on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Lifecare Hospice in Wooster, Ohio. Jim was born February 15, 1927 in Grass Lake, Michigan to the late Marion and Ruby (Baer) Geething. After graduating from Hoaglin-Jackson High School, Jim served his country in the US Army during WWII and...

Sep 5, 2016

At the end of his earthly journey, Fred was at home surrounded by his loving family and passed peacefully at 8:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016. G. Fred Collins, 80, of Van Wert, was born Jan. 5, 1936, in Jackson Township, Ohio. His parents, Florence (Snyder) Collins and Edwin Collins, preceded him in death.

His wife, Wileta...

Sep 4, 2016

Margery Ann Dolby, 79, Van Wert, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, after an extended illness. Margery was born on June 9, 1937, in Gettysburg, Ohio, the third daughter of Elmer A. and Erma F. (Waggoner) Martin. She graduated from Gettysburg High School as valedictorian of her class in 1955 and attended Manchester College, earning a B.S....

Sep 4, 2016

Sally A. Schalois, 82, of Van Wert, formerly of Vero Beach, Florida, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at Vancrest of Van Wert, Van Wert. She was born Oct. 25, 1933, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Edna Mae (Harvey) Bening and Chester August Bening.

Her husband, Milton "Mel" Schalois, died July 24, 2015. They...

Sep 1, 2016

Alice J. Wise, 66, of Van Wert, died Thursday afternoon, Sept. 1, 2016, in Van Wert. Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of God the Father. She was born Sept. 20, 1949, in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles K. Orchard, Sr. and Margaret H. Orchard who survives.

On Aug. 30, 1970, in...

Sep 1, 2016

Anna L Brandt, 93, of Rockford, Ohio, formerly of Willshire, Ohio, died at 4:05 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the In-Patient Hospice Center in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born on November 2, 1922 in the Rockford area to Otto and Eda (Kable) Fahncke. On November 26, 1942, she married Herbert Wilson Brandt, and he preceded in death on...

Sep 1, 2016

Phyllis Jean (Cryer) Rogers died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert.

She was born October 23, 1926, in Paulding County, the daughter of Leonard and Hulda Maye (Coil) Cryer, who both preceded her in death. In December 1944, she married Gordon O. Rogers, who died April 5, 1995.

Survivors...

Aug 31, 2016

Mildred L. "Mid" Longstreth, 92, of Van Wert, died at 2:24 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Vancrest Healthcare Center, Van Wert. She was born July 7, 1924, in Middle Point, Ohio, to the late Hila (Waltz) Baer and Ray Baer.

She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Albert "Abe" Longstreth.

Survivors include...

Aug 31, 2016

Freida G. Veach of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 9:03 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

She was born December 16, 1938, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Homer and Elzada (Overton) Johnson, who both preceded her in death. On March 8, 1959, she married George J. Veach, who also preceded her...