Obituaries

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)...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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Oct 14, 2023

Stanley M. Macklin, 86, of Venedocia died Saturday evening at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on October 12, 1937, in Jennings Township the son of the late Rev. Maurice Clayton and Carrie Mae (Zimmerman) Macklin. On July 24, 1959, he married the former Leora Louise Wilkins who also preceded him in death on...

Oct 13, 2023

Jeffrey R. Riley, 51, of Van Wert passed away Friday afternoon, October 13, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on November 2, 1971, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Barbara E. (Ely) Thomas and the late Robert Elva Riley. Also surviving is his step-father, James D. Thomas, Jr. of Buena Vista.

Oct 12, 2023

Susan Kathleen (Springer) Norman of Van Wert, OH, and Haines City, FL, age 75, died peacefully at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, IN, on October 12, 2023 after a decades long fight with multiple sclerosis. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Meredith and Ernestine (Goble)...

Oct 10, 2023

Jim Voltz died on October 10, 2023, in the afternoon. He was combining his beans doing what he loved, farming. James (Jim) Robert Voltz was born on April 6, 1954 to Bill Voltz and Gloria Eileen (Elder) Voltz. Jim did not marry and had no children.

He is survived by his sister, Diane (Ron) Shale of Englewood,...

Oct 9, 2023

E. Ruth Hoblet, 96, of Van Wert passed away on October 9, 2023, at her residence surround by her loving family.

She was born on October 3, 1927 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of the late Varlando Clark and Bertha Agnes (Flager) Clark.

Family survivors include her children, Floyd Hoblet of Van Wert, Pam...

Oct 9, 2023

David Albert VanWynsberghe 63, of Van Wert passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at his residence in Van Wert.

He was born on November 23, 1959 in Van Wert, the son of the late Albert VanWynsberghe and Jeanne E. (Miller) VanWynsberghe-Ziegler who resides in Van Wert.

Other family survivors include his two sisters, Nola E....