Obituaries

Sep 2, 2023

Myrna Kay Marsee, 65, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning, September 2, 2023, at St. Rita's Medical Center - Mercy Health in Lima.

She was born on October 10, 1957, Van Wert the daughter of the late Harold and Jeannette (Burris) Waltmire. On January 8,1982, she married Cletus Ray Marsee who also preceded her in death...

Aug 29, 2023

Jack Lee Frysinger Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Naples, Florida on Tuesday, August 29th at 7:18pm. He was surrounded in the warmth and love of his children and his wife, Deborah, of 57 years. Jack was born on November 18th, 1944 at Van Wert Hospital, the eldest of three boys, to Jack Lee Frysinger Sr....

Aug 15, 2023

Franklin "Frank" C.  Gilbert, 60 of Van Wert and formerly of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, at the Meadows of Delphos.

He was born on September 12, 1962, in Lima the son of the late Robert and Marjorie  (Deubler)) Gilbert. Frank was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Gilbert.

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Aug 14, 2023

Diane (Brainard) Schlechty, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 14, 2023 at her home in Van Wert, surrounded by family.

Diane was born on October 9, 1937 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Elwyn and Bonnie (Gossard) Brainard. She married the love of her life, the former Charles Schlechty, on...

Aug 12, 2023

Helen Kathryn Kiehl, 91, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning, August 12, 2023, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert. She was born on November 6, 1931, in Van Wert County the daughter of the late Alfred and Marie (Young) Miller. On August 26, 1950, she married Gerald Kiehl, who preceded her death in September 2000.

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Aug 11, 2023

M. Darlene Kaverman, 78, of rural Convoy passed away at 8:32 a.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Mercy Health, Lima, Ohio.

She was born on October 5, 1944 in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Herman Emanuel Gunsett and Hilda Mildred (Etzler) Gunsett. On April 5, 1968, she married James "Jim" Kaverman who survives.

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Aug 2, 2023

Frank Liljegren, 93, of Van Wert passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on February 23, 1930 in Bronx, New York. Frank married Donna Kathryn Hallam on October 12, 1957. She preceded him in death on April 16, 2018.

Frank worked as a commercial artist in New York City...

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...