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Norman L. Christian

Norman L. Christian

Sep 28, 2022

Norman L. Christian, 99, of Convoy passed away on September 28, 2022 at VanCrest of Van Wert

He was born on August 22, 1923, the son of the late Harry and Hazel Lorena (Wooding) Christian.  Norman married Juanita (Owens) Christian on March 30, 1946 who survives. They were married for 76 years.

Family survivors include...

Aleenah Nicole Klinger

Aleenah Nicole Klinger

Sep 28, 2022

Aleenah Nicole Klinger, age 9 months, of Convoy, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Columbia City, Indiana.

She was born on December 3, 2021, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chris Lockard and Sierra Klinger both of Convoy, Ohio

Family survivors include her parents, one brother, Liam Michael Klinger; half sister, Vivian Lockard; grandparents,...

Georgia G. Biro

Georgia G. Biro

Sep 26, 2022

Georgia Grace Biro was born on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, and passed away that same day.

She was the infant daughter of Michael C and Karli (Cline) Biro of St. Marys, formally of Van Wert.

Georgia is survived by her twin brother, Michael Jensen (MJ); grandparents, Cheryl...

Sam L. Hauter

Sam L. Hauter

Sep 22, 2022

Sam L. Hauter, 71, of Van Wert passed away at 1:45 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Homestead at Towne Center, Van Wert.

He was born on September 26, 1950, in Van Wert the son of the late Gordon Laurel and Betty Rose (Davis) Hauter. On September 27, 1969, he married the former Della Kathryn Sheets who...

Richard M. Holmes

Richard M. Holmes

Sep 21, 2022

Richard M. Holmes, 67, of Upper Arlington died at 2:38 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born on December 19, 1954, in Van Wert the son of the late Richard Donald and Lela Marie (Tangeman) Holmes.

Family survivors include two brothers, Phillip Holmes of Van...

Kenneth P. Brenneman

Kenneth P. Brenneman

Sep 21, 2022

Kenneth P. Brenneman, 78 of Van Wert passed away at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center of Defiance on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born on February 29, 1944 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Dale Eugene Brenneman and Essie May (Washburn) Brenneman. On September 9, 1957, he married Lela A. (Giessler) Brenneman. Family survivors include his wife Lela,...

Larry D. Gibson

Larry D. Gibson

Sep 20, 2022

Larry D. Gibson, 73, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday afternoon at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on June 4, 1949, in Norton, Virginia, the son of the late Onie William and Naomi (Roberts) Gibson. On June 23, 1979, he married the former Rhonda Carter who survives. Also surviving are...

Jeremy "Jake" Demoss

Jeremy "Jake" Demoss

Sep 19, 2022

Jeremy Jay "Jake" DeMoss, 48, of Payne passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on August 30, 1974 in Van Wert, Ohio the son of Michael M. DeMoss and Jane A. (Good) DeMoss of Van Wert. On October 10, 2015 he married Traci E. (Conley) DeMoss of...

Richard H. Beach

Richard H. Beach

Sep 19, 2022

Richard H. "Dick" Beach, 97, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on October 20, 1924, in Ohio City to the late Perry Andrew Beach and Lela Louella (Felver) Beach. On April 13, 1947, he married Recie (Ellinger) Beach and she passed away on...

Eileen Lucier

Eileen Lucier

Sep 3, 2022

Eileen Lucier, 84, of Van Wert passed away Saturday afternoon, September 3, 2022.

She was born on August 17, 1938, in Van Wert County the daughter of the late William Emery and Pauline Gertrude (Hileman) Price.

Family survivors include her daughter, Linda Lucier of Van Wert; four brothers, Don E. Price of Michigan, Roger E....

Richard G. "Dick" Dunn

Richard G. "Dick" Dunn

Sep 1, 2022

Richard G. "Dick" Dunn, 89, of Van Wert, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on August 27, 1933, in Henry County to the late Frank Pickens Dunn and Troas Cuma (Adams) Dunn. On December 18, 1957 he married Peggy Jean (Butler) Dunn.  She passed away on...

Vicky Royer

Vicky Royer

Aug 30, 2022

Victoria "Vicky" Royer passed away at Homestead at Towne Center on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia.

On February 21, 1945, she was born to Evelyn (Miller) and James Heath Jr., who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband Larry to whom she was...

Myra L. Friesner

Myra L. Friesner

Aug 30, 2022

Myra L. Friesner, 98, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on July 17, 1924, in Van Wert County to the late John Isaac Hunsaker and Vertie Mae (Adam) Hunsaker. On March 24, 1946 she married Luther Jr. Friesner  and he passed away on February 9, 2017....

Timothy D. Robison

Timothy D. Robison

Aug 21, 2022

Timothy DeRoy Robison, 71, of Cloverdale, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on January 20, 1951, in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Donald Oscar Robison and Garnett Deloras (Walls) Robison.

Family survivors include his four daughters, Crystal Robison of Van Wert, Amy Robison of...

Steven A. Custer

Steven A. Custer

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,...

Max P. Kochensparger

Max P. Kochensparger

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...

Kassandra D. Robenalt

Kassandra D. Robenalt

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....

Paul S. Bess

Paul S. Bess

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...

Glen D. Dunlap

Glen D. Dunlap

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...

Mary Beard Cowgill

Mary Beard Cowgill

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,...

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