All Obituaries

Donald E. Jewell, 64, died Friday afternoon at his home east of Van Wert. He was born on February 16, 1956, in Decatur, Indiana the son of late Ernest Delbert and Carol Joann (Wolfcale) Jewell. Don was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde A. Jewell and Delbert E. Jewell and a sister, Cynthia Ann Kline. Family survivors include his two children, Dustin (Ashley) Jewell of Monroeville, Indiana and Tiffany (Andy) Sidle of Convoy; three grandchildren, Alivia Etzler, Annabelle Jewell...

Gladys Irene Conley, 95 of Van Wert passed away at 2:50 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. She was born on November 21, 1924, in Fremont, Ohio, the daughter of the late Augusta and Sadie (McPerson) Pump. She married Richard A. Conley who preceded her in death on December 20, 2006. Gladys was also preceded in death by a son John Conley. Family survivors her two sons, Ron (Brenda) Conley of McMinnville, Tennessee and Michael (Brenda) Conley of Van Wert;...

Edward L. Keber, 89, of rural Van Wert passed away at 8:15 p.m., Wednesday at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on June 5, 1931, in Spalding, Nebraska the son of Jacob Henry and Margaret Irene (Patterson) Keber. On September 10, 1955, he married the former Patricia Yvonne Krugh who also preceded him in death on May 2, 2008. Family survivors include his five children, Mark E. (Deborah) Keber of Ohio City, Daniel L. (Vicki) Keber of Ohio City, Beth E. (John) Gamble of Van Wert, Mary K....

Lillian Mae Samples crossed over on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020. She was born May 5, 1934 to William J. and Ethel (Dillbone) Myers. Both parents preceded her in death. Surviving are her two daughters, Vanessa Humerickhouse and Michelle (Mike) Eickholt; two grandchildren, Bailey Hall (John Mazur) and Allie (Zechariah) Simerman; two great grandchildren, Vera Mazur and Bryson Mazur; and a sister, Margaret Myers of Florida. Besides her parents, Mae was also preceded in death by brothers,...

Nelda Lucille Moser, 94, of Convoy, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born on January 13, 1926, in Jackson, Missouri the daughter of the late Ralph Webb and Beulah Webb Probst. On August 12, 1946, she married Marshal A. Moser who preceded her in death on July 17, 1992. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Dale Probst; two sisters, Mildred "Bill" Surface and Maxine Friedrich; a grand daughter Haley Jo Moser;...

John Crawford, 87, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 6:10 p.m. at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. Ohio. He was born on October 29, 1932, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Caleb and Effie (Lee) Crawford. On June 30, 1952, he married his soul mate, Lula (Cadle) Crawford. John was a Korean War veteran from 1953-1955. He and Lula were blessed with 67 years of marriage and three children, Gary (Julie) Crawford, Beverly Smith (fiancee Wayne Toomey), and Timothy...

Ross Alan Beougher, 55, of Van Wert passed away at 5:40 p.m., Wednesday at Lima Manor Nursing Home. He was born on February 21, 1965, in Van Wert the son of Jerry L. and Anna (Myers) Beougher. Ross is survived by his parents of Convoy; a sister, Amelia Schulte of Van Wert; a brother, Benjamin P. (Nikki) Beougher of Convoy; two daughters, Tara R. Beougher of Los Angeles, California and Olivia Beougher of Van Wert; two grandchildren; Sophia and Malachi Frank; and several nieces, nephews,...

Elizabeth Ann Greene, 76, of Convoy, passed away at 11:50 p.m., Monday at Vancrest of Payne. She was born on August 20, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Elbert and Jean L. Parker. On July 12, 1980, she married William N. Greene who survives. Other family members include her children, Charles “Chip” (Priscilla) Greene of Richmond, Virginia and Christine (Shawn) Piper of Columbus; six grandchildren, Parker, Coleman and Travis Greene, Nick Piper, Natalie...

Martin Orlie Raudabaugh, 83, of Van Wert passed away at 8:35 a.m. Saturday at the Laurels of Shane Hill near Rockford. He was born on September 6, 1936, in Celina the son of the late Roy Edward and Vina (Martin) Raudabaugh. On October 14, 1956, he married the former Alice May Smith who survives. Other family members include two daughters, Penny J. Wilson of Cleveland and Tracy (Randal) Baer of Van Wert; a son, Mark (Karen) Raudabaugh of Van Wert; a brother, David (Emilienne) Raudabaugh of...

Todd Olen “Toad” Coil, 51, died Friday morning, May 29, 2020, at his residence at Ohio City. He was born on July 14, 1968, in Van Wert the son of the late Olen Ivan Coil and Becky Jo (Mottinger) Prince. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Melba and Harold Crowe and a step-brother, Terrance Prince. Family survivors include his wife, Margie (Motes) Coil; two daughters, Jasmine Kinard of Alabama and Christina Hendricks of Texas; a grandson, Jaydyn Stevens; his...