Michael L. Moonshower
Dec 29, 2023
Michael L. Moonshower, 79, of Ohio City pass away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at his residence in Ohio City.
Michael was born on September 20, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah to the late Robert Walter Moonshower and Myla E. (Michael) Moonshower-Atwood.
Family survivors include his two sons, Michael T. Moonshower and Bryan D....
Robert L. Helmke
Dec 26, 2023
Robert, affectionately known as 'Rob,' Helmke, a cherished soul who embodied love as a devoted husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 26th 2023 at the age of 54, enveloped in an abundance of love.
His departure has left a vast and tender void in the lives of all who were blessed to...
Dr. John K. Eversman, Dds
Dec 24, 2023
Dr. John Karl Eversman D.D.S., 77, of Van Wert passed away Sunday evening, December 24th, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born on March 29th, 1946, at St. Mary's Joint Township Hospital. He was the son of the late Myron Herman and Luella Adella (Wierwille) Eversman. On August 26th, 1967, he married the former...
Dustin P. Fensler
Dec 19, 2023
Dustin Paul Fensler, 42, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
He was born on June 18, 1981 in Kenton, Ohio the son of Nancy J. (James) Knapke of Van Wert and the late Jerry Fensler. Besides his father, Dustin was preceded in death by his step-father, Jerry Knapke; his paternal grandfather, Jack Fensler; and...
Marilyn (Sherburn) Merkle
Dec 17, 2023
Jean Marilyn Merkle, 88, of Van Wert passed away at 11:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home, Van Wert.
She was born on March 24, 1935 in Union Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Carl Edwin Sherburn and Esther E. (Rager) Sherburn On June 13, 1954, she married Kenneth...
Maurice R. Wistner
Dec 16, 2023
Maurice (Maury) Raymond Wistner was called to heaven on December 16, 2023, escaping the bonds of a long-term battle with dementia.
He was born May 4th, 1945 to Marcile and Gerald Wistner at their home in rural Grover Hill. He graduated from Grover Hill High School with the class of 1963, and was a long-term resident of...
John W. Foster
Dec 3, 2023
John W. Foster, 87, of Rockford, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 3, 2023, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Shane Hill, Rockford.
John was born on January 8, 1936, in York Township, Van Wert County to the late Arthur Harold and Mary Margaret (Lautzenheiser) Foster. He married the love of his life, Donna (Smith)...
Barbara J. Reichert
Nov 28, 2023
Barbara J. Reichert, 85, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning, November 28, 2023, at The Gardens of Paulding.
She was born on December 3, 1937, in Convoy, Ohio the daughter of the late Herbert Wilhelm Oechsle and Esther Marie (Gribler) Oechsle. On September 23, 1966, she married Christopher H. Reichert, Sr. who preceded her in death...
William E. Prince, Sr.
Nov 23, 2023
William E. Prince, Sr., 75 of Van Wert passed away at his home on November 23, 2023.
He was born on October 18, 1948, in Dekalb, Mississippi the son of the Henry Lee Prince and Oneita Prince. On December 22, 1983, he married Becky Jo (Mottinger) Prince who preceded him in death on November 28, 2011.
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Terry L. Chapman
Nov 18, 2023
Terry L. Chapman, 69, of Van Wert passed away Saturday evening, November 18, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born on May 20, 1954, in Tampa, Florida the son of the late John and Mary Lou (Morey) Chapman. On July 8, 1995, he married the former Joyce Ann Tripplet who survives in...
James M. Oechsle
Nov 15, 2023
James Mark Oechsle, age 64, passed away on November 15, 2023, at Lutheran Memorial Medical ICU as a result of an accident sustained at work. He was born in Midland, Michigan, to the late Marlin Oechsle and Vivian (Showalter) Oechsle February 5, 1959. He married Cheryl J. Schroer on November 17, 1990.
Jim spent his early years...
Charles R. "Bob" Elder
Nov 9, 2023
Charles Robert (Bob) Elder, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, November 9, 2023 at Homestead Memory Care Facility of Van Wert.
Bob was born July 18th 1942 in Van Wert to Charles Everett Elder and Louise V. (Baxter) Elder, who both preceded him in death. He married his high school sweetheart the former Marilyn L. (Crates)...
Vernon L. Medaugh
Nov 6, 2023
Vernon L. Medaugh, 99, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday morning, November 6, 2023 at Conventry Meadows Assisted Living in Fort Wayne.
He was born on February 28, 1924 in Van Wert, the son of the late Adrian Merl and Ruby Jane (Taylor) Medaugh. On June 19, 1946, he married the former Arbutus Gayheart who also preceded...
Ronald E. Lautzenheiser
Nov 5, 2023
Ronald E. Lautzenheiser, 84, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday evening, November 5th, 2023 at Van Wert Manor of Van Wert.
Ron was born on February 15, 1939, in Indiana the son of Cleo L. and Elva Alice (Hoverman) Lautzenheiser, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Judith Y. Hunter on January 12, 1958,...
Helen E. Bowersock
Nov 2, 2023
Helen E. Bowersock 97, of rural Van Wert passed away Thursday morning, November 2, 2023, at Vancrest of Van Wert.
She was born on February 4, 1926, in Van Wert County the daughter of the late Owen Oliver and Leone (Rhodus) Harvey. On April 3, 1948, she married Lloyd M. Bowersock who also preceded her in death...
Patricia F. (Welly) Hardy
Oct 25, 2023
Patricia Frances (Welly) Hardy, July 24, 1939 – October 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Patricia Frances Hardy, a Faithful Servant of Christ.
It is with profound joy and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patty) Frances (Welly) Hardy on October 25, 2023, at the age of 84...
Michelle Renee (Hunnaman) Miller
Oct 23, 2023
Michelle Renee Hunnaman-Miller, 48, of rural Ohio City passed away at 10:59 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio.
She was born on January 6, 1975 in Lima, the daughter of the late Allen Hunnaman and Debra Rickard (Tony) Krick of Van Wert. On December 11, 2010, she married David L. Miller who...
Linda K. Burnett
Oct 23, 2023
Linda K. Burnett, 74, of Delphos passed Monday morning, October 23, 2023 at VanCrest of Delphos.
She was born on February 13, 1949 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Sam and Margarette (Barnett) Burnett
Family survivors include her three children, Chris K. Mitchener of Middle Point, Becky (Zach) Litzenberg of Payne and Jamie (Sue) Markins...
Mickey P. Geesey
Oct 22, 2023
Mickey "Mick" P. Geesey, 80, passed away Sunday morning, October 22, 2023, at his residence in Van Wert.
He was born on April 21, 1943, in Bobo, Indiana the son of the late Russell C. and Margrett J. (Handel) Geesey. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane (Schreiner) Geesey, whom he married on February 4,1967 in...
Matthew Duane Beech
Oct 21, 2023
Matthew Duane Beech, 60, passed away Saturday morning at his residence in Scott, Ohio.
He was born on October 9, 1963, in Van Wert the son of the late Harold and Betty (Myers) Beech. On July 4, 2006, he married the former Sara Rose Hester who also preceded him in death on October 27, 2022.
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