Obituaries

Jan 24, 2023

Nyla J. Williams, 66, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born on October 24, 1956, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Max Owen and Jeraldine June (Bell) Brown. In 1978, she married the love of her life John G. Williams who preceded...

Jan 17, 2023

Michael W. Jones, 68, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was the best husband, dad, grandpa, and friend that anyone could ever have, dream or even wish for. He brought those close to him endless happiness throughout his life and will be so sadly missed.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 16, 2023

Helen M. Jewett, 92 of Van Wert, passed on peacefully Monday afternoon, January 16, 2023, at Defiance CHP Hospice.

She was born in August 3,1930, in Buffalo, New York to the late John Wallace Nelson and Isabelle Mae (Bois) Nelson.

After high school, at age 18, she joined the US Air Force as one of...

Jan 10, 2023

Dorothy J. Stuckey, 95, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023 at her granddaughters house.

She was born on August 4, 1927, in Venedocia, Ohio the daughter of the late Frederick Campbell and Bertha Almeda (Hundley) Campbell Fickert.  On August 4, 1956, she married Royal R. Stuckey who passed away on April 13, 2015....

Jan 9, 2023

C. Eileen Rice, 91, of Van Wert passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert.

She was born on July 22, 1931, in Convoy, Ohio the daughter of the late Kenneth R. Knittle and Norma Ferne (Bartz) Knittle. She married George Rice who preceded her in death on March 8, 1979.

Family...

Dec 29, 2022

Charles David Profit, 82, of Van Wert passed away at 8:10 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on October 22, 1940, in Van Wert the son of the late Kent Ritchie and Grace (Wallick) Profit. On August 18, 1963, he married the former Jacqueline M. Rhoades who survives.

Dec 28, 2022

Marsha Lynn Powell, 58, of Van Wert passed away at 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Van Wert Health.

She was born on March 11, 1964, in Defiance the daughter of the late Dora Mae (Tennant) Fackler and James Eugene Fackler. On May 3, 1985, she married Major C. Powell who survives.

Other family...

Dec 26, 2022

Jordan Dennis Vickery, 39, of Middle Point passed away at 7:44 p.m, Monday at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green.

He was born on July 6, 1983, in Van Wert the son of B. Lynn (Hirn) Collins who survives in Middle Point and the late Dennis Neil Vickery. He is also preceded in death by his step...

Dec 24, 2022

Camron K. Brewington, 59, of Van Wert passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on March 02, 1963, in Dover, Delaware the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Brewington and Rosalyn (Jackson) Brewington.

Family survivors include one son, Joshua Brewington of Toledo, Ohio; one brother, Chris S....

Dec 23, 2022

Karl W. Lichtensteiger, 92, of Ohio City passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on March 9, 1930, in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late Paul Everett Lichtensteiger and Mary Jeanette (Pancake) Lichtensteiger.  On October 22, 1949, he married Vivian Marie (Markley) who survives.

Those...

Dec 22, 2022

Martha E. Weaver, 92, of Ohio City went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday afternoon, December 22, 2022 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on September 30, 1930, in Lima, Ohio the daughter of the late Guy Overton Baxter and Esther Virginia (Sandy) Baxter.  On March 27,...

Dec 20, 2022

Dea Marie Johnson, 76, of Van Wert died at 9:35 a.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Van Wert Manor after enduring 12 years of early onset Alzheimer's Disease.

She was born on August 26, 1946, in Van Wert the daughter of late Marlin H. Thomas and W. Jeanne (Wortman) Thomas of Van Wert. On August 13, 1967,...

Dec 20, 2022

B. Gene Counterman passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Van Wert Health. He had been a resident at Hearth and Home of Van Wert since February.

Gene was born on December 9, 1935 in Chattanooga, Ohio to the late Vernon D. Counterman and Laura Ann (Wolfe) Counterman.

Gene's children are Bruce (Jari) of...

Dec 14, 2022

Robert E. Tuttle, 81, of Convoy passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio.

He was born on December 8, 1941, in Lafayette, Ohio the son of the late John Delbert "Bud" Tuttle and Mary Josephine (Yant) Tuttle.  On May 13, 1962, he married Patricia Ann (McPherson) Tuttle and she preceded Robert in...

Dec 12, 2022

Patricia Ann Beach, 85, formerly of Van Wert died at 10:30 a.m. on December 12, 2022 at her residence in Greenwood, Indiana.

She was born on May 2, 1937 in Lima, Ohio. The daughter of the late Wilber Rupert and Imogene (Brubaker) Rupert. On October 31, 1958, she married Clarence Franklin Beach who preceded her in death...

Dec 5, 2022

Carol J. Mace, 70, of Van Wert passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio.

She was born on April 17, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana the daughter of the late Marvin Franklin Oechsle and Miriam Iris (Exline) Oechsle. On June 27, 1998, she married Kenneth J. Mace who survives in Van...

Dec 5, 2022

Vicki D. Young, 68, of Van Wert passed away Monday evening, December 5, 2022 at her residence after battling cancer for several years.

She was born on August 9, 1954, in Milton, Florida the daughter of the late Holly Thearld Secrist and Mary Frances (Dyess) Brown.

Other family survivors include her life partner, Frank Bill;...

Nov 30, 2022

Michael M. DeMoss, 83, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday night on November 30, 2022 at Parkview Hospital North, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on December 19, 1938, in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late Raymond C. DeMoss and Ellen Joanne (Rucklos) Ebersole.  On November 26, 1971, he married Jane A. (Good) DeMoss who...

Nov 30, 2022

Toni S. Searfoss, 69, of Haviland passed away Wednesday morning on November 30, 2022 at her home with her husband by her side.

She was born on April 23, 1953, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Elmer Marshall Baker and Thelma Marie (Rodman) Baker. On August 4, 1973, she married George G. Searfoss who...

Nov 26, 2022

Christopher A. Stemen, 57, of Lima passed away Saturday evening, November 26, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on September 25, 1965, in Van Wert the son of the late Harold Doyle Stemen and Martha (Easterling) Garretson.

Family survivors include his three sons, Adam (Lindsay) Stemen of Van Wert, Corey (Tyme) Stemen of...