Obituaries

Jul 30, 2023

Frederick Carl "Fred" Fegley, 52, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

Fred was born October 20, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Roger D. and Carolyn K. Fegley. He is a 1989 graduate of Crestview High School, where he was a dedicated member of the...

Jul 26, 2023

Janet Joan Schmidt, 87, of Van Wert passed away at 4:10 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2023, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on June 27, 1936, in Paulding County the daughter of the late Lionel Guy and Thelma Adelia (Peterson) Workman. On April 20, 1959, she married Billy Joe Schmidt who also preceded her in...

Jul 23, 2023

Dennis J. Berryman of Grover Hill, OH, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 7:50 a.m. at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 7, 1945 (Historic Pearl Harbor Day) in Van Wert, OH, the son of John Merlin Berryman and Veda Endsley Berryman.  He was born...

Jul 21, 2023

Murray A Gause, 93, formerly of Van Wert passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at his home in Homestead Villages of Pensacola, FL. He was born on September 05, 1929 in Noble County, Indiana to the late Purl William Gause and Dorothy T. (Geiger) Gause. Murray was married on September 16, 1950 to Trella Marie (Gross) Gause who...

Jul 21, 2023

Betty L. Sidle, 85, of Ohio City passed away unexpectedly from a accident on Friday, July 21, 2023. She was born on September 4, 1937 in Rockford, Ohio to the late Raymond G. "Duke" Eichar and Myra E. (Ponstler) Eichar. On October 21, 1955 Betty married David Wesley Doan who preceded her in death on December 13, 1987, she...

Jul 19, 2023

Jaylene entered her heavenly home on 7/19/2023 at 3:45pm at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Oh. She was born in Kennett, MO to Leon and Emmaline (Gribble) Whittington, both preceded her in death.

On April 19,1980, she married her life partner, Bruce Albee, who survives in Middle Point, OH.  Her passion in life was casino trips,...

Jul 9, 2023

Jerry Knapke, 66, of Van Wert passed away Sunday night, July 9, 2023 at his residence surround by his loving family.

He was born on July 21, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Bill Knapke and Esther (Hartings) Knapke. On June 15, 1991, he married Nancy (James) Knapke who survives at home.

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Jul 2, 2023

Ellen Sue Boroff, 64, of Van Wert passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio and is reunited with her dog Queenie.

Ellen was born on June 14, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to the late Gerald Raymond Barnes and Donelda (Lawrence) Barnes. She married Richard L. Boroff,...

Jul 2, 2023

On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Jim passed away surrounded by his loving family.  Jim demonstrated exemplary faith and was devoted to his family and friends.  He selflessly supported his loved ones and his community, who often called on him in times of uncertainty.

Jim was born on January 19, 1946 in Wren, Ohio to Mary Cowgill and...

Jun 23, 2023

Dagmar B. Weaver, 78, of Van Wert passed away Friday evening, June 23, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina.

She was born on March 21, 1945, near the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany the daughter of the late Walter Burkhart and Teresa Burkhart. On August 5, 1966, she married Doyle D. Weaver who preceded her...

Jun 22, 2023

Ronald E. Lantz, 72, of Van Wert, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on June 6, 1951 in Angola, Indiana to the late Robert E. Lantz and Mary E. (Morehead) Lantz.

Surviving family members include his children, Ashley Lantz, Kristen (Ryan) Lauerman, Nicole (Jon) Schumm, Christina (Kevin) Turlij,...

Jun 21, 2023

Betty L Springer, 99, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on October 30, 1923, in Convoy, Ohio the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Lulu (Lare) Rager.  On May 1, 1945, she married Delbert John Springer who passed away on November 28,...

Jun 20, 2023

Lylah Olivia Louise Smith was stillborn June 20, 2023.

She will be forever missed by her mommy and daddy, Abby (Thatcher) Smith and Ronald Smith. Her siblings Kristen, Lucas, and Elijah miss her and they loved their baby sister so much!

They all waited anxiously for this new child who would have been full term...

Jun 20, 2023

Vivian Marie Lichtensteiger, 92, of Ohio City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 20, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest Nursing Center in Decatur.

She was born September 30, 1930, in Van Wert, the daughter of Isem C. and Edith Holland Markley.

On October 22, 1949, she married Karl Lichtensteiger...

Jun 18, 2023

Gary L. Baker, 83 of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 18, 2023, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on September 10, 1939, in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Arnold Calvin Baker, Sr. and Anna L. (Benadum) Baker. On February 14, 1971 he married Wanda L. (Hurless) Baker...

Jun 3, 2023

Brian Wade Baxter, 69, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away at 7:06 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, en route to Parkview Noble Hospital, in Kendallville, Indiana.

He was born on January 22, 1954, in Van Wert, the son of the late Jean Rosella (Lockerby) Wittung and Richard "Dale" Baxter.  He was also preceded in death by his...

Jun 2, 2023

Phil Lautzenheiser, 82, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on December 5, 1940, in Willshire the son of the late Clinton and Effie Ketura (Cook) Lautzenheiser. He married the former Judith Ann Kuhn and they enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage, having been married...

May 26, 2023

Robert Lee Gunderman, 89, of Paulding passed away at 6:16 p.m., Friday at Vancrest of Payne.

He was born on March 14, 1934, in Van Wert County the son of the late Harry Burton and Nellie Rieta (Davis) Gunderman and the family moved to Scott in Paulding County in 1940. On June 1, 1958, he married the...

May 25, 2023

Anna Mae Owsley, 77, of Van Wert and formerly of Knott County, Kentucky passed away May 25, 2023 at her daughter's home near Van Wert.

She was born on March 3, 1946, in Hindman, Kentucky. She was one of thirteen children of the late Allen and Lily (Combs) Risner. She married Woodrow Owsley who also preceded her...

May 18, 2023

Marilyn Hartman Brandt, 81, of Van Wert passed away peacefully at her beloved farm surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

She was born on August 12, 1941 in Wadsworth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roy S. Hartman and Laura A. (Teubner) Hartman. On August 1, 1964, she married Robert Lee Brandt who preceded...