Obituaries

Feb 24, 2015

David C. Dunn of Auburn, Indiana, and formerly of Van Wert, died at 5:02 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2015, at Wesley Healthcare in Auburn.

He was born April 3, 1962, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, the son of Carl and Ferne Margaret (Harris) Dunn, who both preceded him in death.

American Flag for obituaries 6-2011Survivors include three brothers,...

Feb 19, 2015

Virginia "Jinny" Lee Wood, 85, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, passed away at 5:05 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the Otterbein St. Marys Senior Lifestyle Community in St. Marys, Ohio. She was born on July 24, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Joseph James and Virginia (Blasing) Meyer. Jinny graduated from St. Marys Memorial High School in 1947, and...

Feb 16, 2015

Dorothy F. "Dottie" (Piersol) Schaffner died peacefully on February 16, 2015 at her residence in Van Wert, Ohio at the age of 85 after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her children, Linna S. (Paul) Kelly of Convoy and Mark (Mary Ann Stambaugh) Schaffner of Mooresville, N.C.; a sister, Linna Van Nette of Longwood, FL; brothers Dan...

Feb 16, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Fern E. Wermer, of Van Wert, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert.

She was born Jan. 20, 1925, in Willshire, Ohio, to the late Avis (Baker) Ray and Cleo F. "C.F." Ray.

Her husband, William "Bill" Wermer, survives of Van Wert. They married Dec....

Feb 13, 2015

Marcia A. Koeppel, 76, of Rockford, Ohio, died early Friday morning, February 13, 2015, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio, where she had been a patient. She was born June 21, 1938, in Dublin Township, Rockford, Ohio, to Ford and Irma (Swoveland) Koeppel. She taught second grade at Mendon Union School, Wren and Convoy Schools, and retired...

Feb 9, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Dennis A. Owens, 59, of Van Wert, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Van Wert Hospital.

He was born June 2, 1955, in Van Wert, to Jean (Keirns) Owens, who survives of Van Wert, and David Owens, who survives of Van Wert.

Other survivors include brothers: Mike (Diane) Owens of...

Feb 8, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Buddy Dean Raines, Sr., 54, of Van Wert, died Sunday morning, Feb. 8, 2015, at his residence.

He was born May 28, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, to Stella (Alsept) Raines, who survives of Van Wert, and the late Buddy Raines.

His wife, Betty (Pease) Raines, survives of Van Wert. They married on...

Feb 6, 2015

Ruth Evelyn (Du Vall) Tribolet, 94, of Middle Point, died at 4:59 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert, under the care of State of the Heart Hospice.

She was born September 14, 1920, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Albert and Wilma (Kerns) Du Vall, who both preceded her in...

Feb 3, 2015

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, the spirit of our beloved Thomas Joseph Lewis was released to heaven.

He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his sisters, Patricia Bryan of Coachman's Cove, Newfoundland, Canada, Monica Kruse and Marie Ladd, both of Van Wert, Ohio. A large circle of extended family and dear friends will treasure fond memories...

Jan 31, 2015

EAST LANSING, Mich. a�" C.S.M. Richard E. "Buck" Whitcraft, 88, of East Lansing, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, died at 10:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at the Marquette in East Lansing.

He was born July 10, 1926, in Van Wert, to the late Mildred (Marvin) Whitcraft and Forest L. Whitcraft.

His wife, Gloria (Landgon) Whitcraft, died...

Jan 29, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Marilyn Jeanne (Brown) Kampf left this earth in the arms of angels on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.

She was born on April 6, 1940, the only daughter of Earl Eugene and Vivian Ruth (Linke) Brown. Both parents preceded her in death.

Marilyn attended Mt. Victory Dudley School for the first 12 years of...

Jan 24, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Margaret L. Richcreek, 85, of Van Wert, died at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Hospice Home, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

She was born July 3, 1929, in Byesville, Ohio, to the late Anna (Medvec) Kuklica and Karl Kuklica.

Survivors include five children: Sherry Jones of Ft. Wayne, Bill Richcreek of Orlando, Florida,...

Jan 24, 2015

Chris A. Adams, 53, of Van Wert, died at 2:51 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born March 29, 1961, in Van Wert, the son of Gary and Barbara (Dougal) Adams, who both survive in Va Wert. He married Mary (Klewer) Adams, who also survives in Van Wert....

Jan 24, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Ruth Alice "Sally" Mohr, 94, of Van Wert, died at 12:56 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born April 7, 1920, in Paulding County, Ohio, to the late Arrenia (Saylor) Lee and Stephen E. Lee.

Her husband, Glen C. Mohr, passed away Aug. 25, 1990.

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Jan 23, 2015

Lucia A. Bartz, 91, formerly of Middle Point, died at 1:19 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born August 13, 1923, in Kronau, Germany, the daughter of Oskar and Johanna (Hofmann) Machtel, who both preceded her in death. She married Curtis V. Bartz, who also preceded her in death....

Jan 22, 2015

Nancy E. Brumback Kruvand, 85, of Austin, died at 3:50 p.m. CST Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, in Austin.

She was born Feb. 10, 1929, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late Gladys (Gilliland) Brumback and David LaDoyt Brumback, II.

Her husband, Mark M. Kruvand, preceded her in death.

Survivors include one child: Charles (Pamela...

Jan 20, 2015

MIDDLE POINT, Ohio a�" Glenn A. Neer, 83, of Middle Point, died at 10:57 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Vancrest of Delphos, Ohio.

He was born Feb. 25, 1931, in Middle Point, to the late Mamie (Johnson) Neer and Hugh A. Neer.

His wife, M. Joann (Baer) Neer, survives of Middle Point.

Other survivors include...

Jan 20, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" James L. Comer, 72, of Van Wert, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert.

He was born July 7, 1942, in Van Wert, to the late Garnett A. (Sowers) Comer and Leroy G. Comer.

Survivors include his sisters: Diane (Larry) Games of Mason, Ohio, and...

Jan 19, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Veva "Ve" L. Cline, 102, of Van Wert, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at Vancrest Healthcare, Van Wert.

She was born Nov. 13, 1912, in Union County, Iowa, to the late Cara (Stoner) Butler and Clarence E. Butler.

Her husband, Clarence E. Cline, died in 1976.

Survivors include children:...

Jan 18, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Terry L. Amstutz, 57, of Van Wert, passed away on Jan. 18, 2015 at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born Sept. 23, 1957, in Van Wert, to Richard and Joan (Gamble) Amstutz, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by two brothers, Gregory (Michele) Amstutz of Van Wert...