Obituaries

Aug 18, 2022

Steven A. Custer, 54, of Van Wert, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on October 17, 1967 in Van Wert to the late Tom Custer and Dee Ann (Burk) Zimmerman.

Family survivors include two brothers, Brian (Penny) Zimmerman, Bob (Nicky) Gonzalez both of Van Wert and one sister,...

Aug 18, 2022

Max P. Kochensparger, 84, of Paulding passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Vancrest of Payne, Ohio. Max had battled two types of cancer since 2010, and time takes its toll and he couldn't fight anymore.

Max was born on March 23, 1938, in Gratiot County, Michigan the son of the late Stuart Frederick and Ethel Treva...

Aug 15, 2022

Kassandra "Kassy" Diane Robenalt, 55, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, after a yearlong battle with breast cancer. Kassy was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, church, and her many friends.

Kassy was born on January 22, 1967, in Van Wert to Sandra E. (Hipsley) and Paul A. Wilson....

Aug 8, 2022

Paul Stephen Bess (b. February 13, 1946) passed away suddenly August 8, 2022 at Mercy Health in Lima, Ohio, and was laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Ohio during a private memorial. Paul graduated from Warsaw High School in 1963 then joined the United States Army whereby he served his country until he passed. During his service...

Aug 8, 2022

Glen D. Dunlap, 85, of Van Wert went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday evening at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on June 2, 1937, in Van Wert County the son of the late Berl Austin and Mary Esther (Caris) Dunlap. On August 31, 1958, he married the former Bonnie...

Aug 8, 2022

Mary Beard Cowgill, 99, of Van Wert passed away at 8:20 a.m., Monday at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on April 5, 1923, the daughter of the late Perry and Maude Springer. She was married to Joe Cowgill who also preceded her in death in 1971. Mary was also preceded in death by two daughters,...

Aug 7, 2022

Darlene June Sutton, 92, of Van Wert passed away on Sunday morning, August 7, 2022 at Homestead at Towne Center.

She was born on June 16, 1930, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Frederick Nicholas and Viola Norma (Hunter) Eibling. On December 11, 1948, she married Donald Clifford Sutton who died on March 15, 2015....

Aug 7, 2022

Don Knerr, 99, formerly of Payne, Ohio passed away at 4:56 a.m., Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on September 2, 1922, in Union Township, the son of the late Otto Wilhelm and Clara Augusta (White) Knerr. On March 17, 1946, he married the former Joan Dull who survives after 76...

Aug 5, 2022

Margaret Mendoza Edwards, 66, of Van Wert passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born on August 3, 1956, in San Petro, California, the daughter of the late Martin and Gloria (Aranda) Mendoza.

Family survivors include her husband, David Edward; four children, Misty Salcido, Ned Salcido, Jr., Devante Edwards and...

Jul 30, 2022

Brian Hitchcock, 45, of Van Wert died Saturday evening, July 30, 2022, at his residence near Van Wert.

He was born on April 2, 1977, in Van Wert to Stanley (Kathie) Hitchcock of Celina and Cheryl (Keysor) Gehres of Van Wert. On September 19, 2015, he married the former Tamara (Malecki) who also survives.

He...

Jul 27, 2022

Walter L. Poling, 84, of Van Wert passed away at 6:45 a.m., Wednesday at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on August 11, 1937, in Greenville, Ohio the son of the late Donald and Freida (Haley) Poling. In his later years he married Sharon Lee (Etten) Poling who also preceded him in death.

Family...

Jul 23, 2022

Kathy Stanley, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away under hospice Care at the Celina Manor on Saturday, July 23, 2022, after a brief battle with dementia.

Kathy was born September 16, 1950, in Van Wert, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Van Wert High School in 1968 and was a devoted employee to...

Jul 22, 2022

Virginia D. "Ginger" Service, 68, of Van Wert passed away at 8:32 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2022, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on November 11, 1953, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Ray and Florence W. "Flo" (Carroll) Bates, Jr. On February 14, 1986, she married Gordon "Chris" Service who survives.

Jul 20, 2022

Sandra Kaye Uhlmann, 59 of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

She was born on May 22, 1963 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Donald Eugene George and Betty Joann (Brunni) George.

Family survivors include one son, Jake (Sabrina) Uhlmann of Orovada, Nevada; two grandchildren,...

Jul 15, 2022

Ellen A. Mosier, 88, of Ohio City passed away at 3:28 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2022, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on August 17, 1933, in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the late Clyde and Janice (Smith) Jones. On December 28, 1957, she married Glen O. Mosier who also preceded her in death...

Jul 10, 2022

Shirley A. Flickinger, 85 of Van Wert passed away at Van Wert Health on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

She was born on November 6, 1936 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Harland Howard Kiracofe and Margaret E. (Bolenbaugh) Kiracofe. On May 15, 1965, she married John C. Flickinger and he preceded her in death on May...

Jul 1, 2022

Glenn A. Klinger, 86, of rural Ohio City passed away shortly after arrival at Van Wert Health at 8:51 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2022.

He was born on February 16, 1936, in a log cabin in Tully Township the son of the late Harry Alfred and Edna Olive (Wheeler) Klinger. On June 8, 1956, he married the...

Jun 14, 2022

Carey Andrew Waltz, 54 of Van Wert and his beloved dog, Henry, were called home together on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was the son of Cloyd P. and Georgene "Jean" (Mattson) Waltz born August 4, 1967, in Van Wert. On March 9, 1996, he married Deborah (Brookman) Waltz, was deeply loved and they shared 26 years together. He...

Jun 13, 2022

Sarah "Sally" McConn of Ohio City passed early June 13th at the age of 85 in the comfort of her home after a brief illness.

Sarah is survived by her husband Herbert "Herk" McConn her husband of 65 years (of Ohio City) her three children Luella (Chris)  Kortendick of Milwaukee, Gwen (Chris) Overholt and Patrick (Amy) McConn...

Jun 12, 2022

Marjorie J. Rhoades, 94, of York Township passed away at 9:15 Sunday morning at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert.

She was born on November 5, 1927, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Horace Waldo and Cecile Pauline (Ireland) Knittle. On November 22, 1945, she married Dwight Benjamin Rhoades who also preceded her in...