Obituaries

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�" 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 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 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...

Jan 17, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Robert D. Waltmire, Jr., 50, of Van Wert, went home to be with his heavenly Father at 12:12 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

He was born Jan. 19, 1964, in Van Wert, to Johnette (Dempsey) Waltmire who survives of Van Wert, and the late Robert Waltmire, Sr.

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Jan 16, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Ferne A. Wollet, 95, of Van Wert, died at 1:02 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 16, 1919, in Wellington, Ohio, to the late Della (Bridges) Auble and Thurmon Auble.

Her husband, Waldo "Peg" Wollet, is deceased.

Survivors include children: James (Marge) Wollet of...

Jan 16, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Marjorie L. Linser, 73, of Van Wert, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at her residence.

She was born July 25, 1941, in Van Wert, to the late Flo (Williamson) Gallaway and M. Carl Gallaway.

Her husband, Dennis Linser, survives of Van Wert. They were married Nov. 6, 1960.

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Jan 14, 2015

Jane Eisley Shindollar, 92 of Mendon, passed away at 1:30 AM on January 14, 2015 at the Laurels of Shane Hill nursing home. She was born to Harold S. and Velma (Griffin) Eisley in Spencerville, Ohio on March 5, 1922. Jane was a 1940 graduate of Spencerville High School. She married Warren Shindollar on May 23, 1942 and moved to...

Jan 14, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Janice L. Emans, 59, of Van Wert, died at 3:17 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born Jan. 15, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Elizabeth "Betty" (Coate) Emans and Merl Emans. Her stepmother, Dolores "Pete" (Redmon) Emans, survives in California.

Other survivors include...

Jan 11, 2015

William H. Bruns, 73, of Rockford, Ohio, formerly of Decatur, Indiana, died on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, where he had been a patient. He was born July 14, 1941, in Darke County, Ohio, to Ferdinand John and Viola Margaret (Berning) Bruns. He was an auto mechanic for many years in the Decatur,...

Jan 11, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Clair C. Grew, 87, of Van Wert, died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice surrounded by family.

He was born July 28, 1927, in North Baltimore, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Bertha (Arend) Grew.

On Sept. 15, 1951, he married Isabelle Adair of Brooklyn, New York,...

Jan 9, 2015

Lenis M. (Pete/Red) Marsee, 90, of Rockford, died on January 9, 2015, on his birthday, at 9:20 a.m. He was born January 9, 1925, in Speedwell, Tennessee, to McKinley and Cora Ethel (Tinnel) Marsee. In 1945, he moved to Rockford, and on December 31, 1945, he married Freda Poteete, who preceded him in death on January 16, 2005. Pete was...