Obituaries

Donna Warthman

May 3, 2024

Donna Kay Warthman, beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and sister, passed away at Lutheran Hospital on May 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 1, 1956, in Celina, Ohio to Robert P. Bollenbacher, who survives, and the late Mildred (Snider) Bollenbacher.

Donna was a devoted member of St. Paul's Country Church in Rockford. She dearly loved Indiana...

June Valerie (Creak) Haller

Apr 29, 2024

June Valerie (Creak) Haller, 87, of Van Wert, has joined her beloved husband Bill for eternal life with the Lord, at 12:34pm on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Hearth and Home, Van Wert. She was born June 6, 1936, to Edward "Ted" and Violet (Newman) Creak, in Ely Cambridgeshire, England. On October 2, 1954, she married the love of her...

Jose Martinez

Apr 29, 2024

Jose R. "Joe" Martinez, 73, of Van Wert, joined his mother, Gregoria, for eternal life with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024. He will be remembered in the hearts of those who knew him as a kind and devoted husband, father, and brother.

Born on November 19, 1950, in Hondo, Texas, to the late Leandro and Gregoria...

Charles R. Evans

Apr 27, 2024

Charles Rex Evans, 60, was born August 3, 1963. He passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 27, 2024, with his wife by his side.

In October of 2002, he married his soulmate, Amber Evans. Together, they had a beautiful family and made a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Chuck adored his wife, loved and was proud of his children, was happy to be...

Rosa B. Miracle

Apr 26, 2024

Rosa Benavidez Rosales Miracle, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born on December 21, 1944, in Nixon, Texas, to the late Ramon and Herlinda (Trigo) Benavidez. Rosa was known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family.

Rosa worked in the banking industry...

Donna Jean (Conley) Martz

Apr 23, 2024

Donna Jean (Conley) Martz, 93, of Van Wert, died at 11:47 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Van Wert Manor.

She was born August 2, 1930, to the late Walter and Ilo (Boroff) Conley. On February 3, 1951, she married E.H. "Dean" Martz. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1999.

Donna babysat for over 50 years in Van Wert,...

Joy A. McCleery

Apr 23, 2024

Joy Ann Crouch McCleery, 88, of Van Wert, died at 6:22am, April 23, 2024.

She was born April 14, 1936 in Cincinnati, the only child of the late Roy and Rose (Crump) Crouch. She married Ronald E. McCleery on September 6, 1958. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2012.

Joy grew up in Mariemont, just east of Cincinnati, where she...

Dana Sealscott

Apr 23, 2024

Dana B. Sealscott, 65, of Van Wert, died at 12:14 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Mercy-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

He was born May 31, 1958, to Lester Christian and Bonnie Marie (Baker) Sealscott. On April 8, 1995, he married the former Lori Evans.

Dana retired from Kennedy Manufacturing, in Van Wert, after 43 years of service....

Beverly Ann (Foss) Adam

Apr 21, 2024

Beverly "Bev " Ann Adam, 79, of Van Wert, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 21, at Van Wert Manor.

She was born on August 24, 1944, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Eugene & Harriet Foss.

On February 12, 1966, she was married to her loving husband, Doug, who survives. They were blessed with 2 children, Yvonne (Brad)...

Steve Sennebogen

Apr 21, 2024

Stephen K. Sennebogen, 74, of Van Wert died Sunday April 21, 2024. He was born May 16, 1949 to the late Henry and Vetha (Ford) Sennebogen.

Steve grew up in Van Wert and graduated from Van Wert High School. He went on to obtain his Associate's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.

At the age of 19, he enlisted in the Army. He...

Rae Justine (Hunter) Frey

Apr 21, 2024

Rae Justine (Hunter) Frey, 92, joined her loving husband, William E., for eternal life with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2024, after a struggle with breast cancer.

She was born July 29, 1931, in Scott, Ohio, to the late Ben and Myra (Burris) Hunter.  She married William E. Frey, who preceded her in death.  They shared 65 years of marriage.

On...

Kathy Martin

Apr 21, 2024

Kathy L. Martin went home to Jesus Sunday (just like she wanted) evening, April 21st, in Avon, Ohio. She was born February 9th, 1954 in Van Wert, Ohio to Thomas and Betty Dailey, who preceded her in death. Her brothers, Steve and Mike Dailey also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Ben,daughter-in-law Sara, and grandchildren Asher and...

Alice Lake

Apr 19, 2024

Alice Lake, 87, of Grover Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 4, 1937, in Van Wert, to the late Wilbert and Harriet (Shively) Bell.

Alice graduated from Van Wert High School and went to work at the Aeroquip Corporation. After marriage she took a...

Linda Lund

Apr 17, 2024

Linda L. McClellan Lund, 76, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on May 29, 1947, in Hicksville, to the late Lee and Betty (Severance) McClellan.

A 1965 graduate of Van Wert High School, Linda went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Wilmington College and her master's degree from...

Darlene Gossard

Apr 16, 2024

Darlene Gossard, 64, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born on October 1, 1959, in Lima, to the late Willis and Clarabelle (Ice) Zwiebel.

After graduating from Memorial High School in St. Marys, Darlene went on to earn her bachelor's degree in psychology from Bowling Green State University.

On October 25, 2003,...

Ray Finfrock

Apr 16, 2024

Ray Dale Finfrock, Jr, 63, of Paulding, died at 3:50pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Private family services will be held.

Arrangements are being handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, Ohio.

Ray William "Bill" Delamotte

Apr 14, 2024

Ray W. Delamotte, 85, of Van Wert passed away April 14, 2024. He was born December 30, 1938 in Toledo Ohio, to the late Cornelius and Margaret (Thompson) Delamotte.

Many knew Ray as Bill, however those college football bros remember him as Gumba (Bill's nod to his Italian immigrant ancestor Jacob Delamotte who immigrated from Emilia Romagna, Italy. Bill...

David Michael Lianez

Apr 13, 2024

David Michael Lianez 80, passed away on Saturday April 13th, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born in Gary, Indiana on February 7th, 1944 to Louis and Antonia (Vargas) Lianez. On December 7th, 1968, he married Jane Elizabeth Jones. They have one son, Michael David.

David graduated from Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and a minor in...

Jerry D. Goins, Sr

Apr 10, 2024

Jerry D. Goins, Sr, 84, of Haviland, died at 3:35pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born September 22, 1939, in Arcanum, Ohio, to Gladstone N. "Jack" and Mercedes (Hosbrook) Goins. On June 11, 1961, he married Judy E. (Hines) Goins, she preceded him in death on February 8, 2004. Then, on August 11,...

Carl Meeks

Apr 9, 2024

Carl E. Meeks, a cherished member of the Van Wert community, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Homestead at Towne Center at the age of 91. Born on February 18, 1933, in Van Wert, Carl was the son of the late George and Lillian (Parsons) Meeks.

A dedicated Army veteran, Carl enlisted on May 28, 1949, and served with honor...