Obituaries

Oct 9, 2025

Robert E. Stemen, 93, of Van Wert died Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on August 6, 1932, in Van Wert the son of the late Ernest Edward Stemen and Ilo Pearl (Shivley) Stemen. On May 16, 1932, he married Jane Ann (Stemen) who also survives of Van Wert.

Sep 24, 2025

Gaylee Eckhart, 85 of Convoy passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at VanCrest Nursing Home of Van Wert.

She was born on January 29, 1940 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Howalee "Sonny" Bush and Blanch June (Hughes) Bush.

Gaylee graduated from Edinburg High School in Indiana in 1959, then she graduated from Elkhart...

Sep 13, 2025

Joyce E. Baer, 90 years old, passed away on the evening of Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on October 31, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio to Joseph and Myrtle (Cotterman) Strick, both of whom are deceased. On October 8, 1955, she married Paul H. Baer who also preceded...

Sep 13, 2025

Antonia Alvarez, 81, bid farewell to this world and was reunited with her loving husband in heaven on September 13th, 2025. She was born on March 13th, 1944 to Jose and Antonia Torrez in Ropesville, Texas. She married her husband, John, on March 23rd, 1962. Together they welcomed two children, Lisa Alvarez and Amy (Adam) Ellis. They were lovingly...

Sep 12, 2025

Cody Matthew Motycka, 33 of Van Wert died Friday morning, September 12, 2025, as a result of a two vehicle accident on the Van Wert-Paulding County Line.

Cody was born on November 9, 1991, in Van Wert the son of Nichole Ann Galyk of Van Wert and Matthew Charles (Nicole) Motycka of Willshire. On January 14, 2025,...

Sep 5, 2025

Dennis E. Ries, 74, of Venedocia, passed away Friday evening, September 5, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on February 9, 1951, in Van Wert the son of the late Paul Edward and Rita Belle (Stahl) Ries. On August 13, 1983, he married the former Marilyn Rhoades who survives.

Other...

Sep 2, 2025

Haley Starr Agler, 32, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on April 20, 1993, in Van Wert the daughter of Beth (Agler) Cobb and the late Gerald R. Ricker.

Family survivors include her three children, Christian, Allison and Blake Ullinskey all of Van Wert;...

Aug 31, 2025

William Lee Cunningham, Sr., 94, of rural Convoy passed away Sunday morning, August 31, 2025, at Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville, Ohio.

He was born on January 13, 1931, in Kendallville, Indiana the son of the late Arthur and Clara (Egolf) Cunningham. On August 18, 1950, he married the former Kathryn Barr who also preceded him in...

Aug 27, 2025

John Stanley Price, 68, passed away Wednesday morning on August 27, 2025, at The Meadows of Delphos.

He was born on November 6, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late John Andrew Price and Evelyn Louise (Fike) Price.

John was a 1975 graduate of Mendon-Union High School and retired from Camelot Machining in...

Aug 23, 2025

Marjorie R. Eutsler, 94, passed away peacefully Saturday morning on August 23, 2025, at  Homestead at Towne Center of Van Wert.

She was born on July 18, 1931, in Jennings Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, the daughter of  the late Gaylord W. Eutsler and Mildred D. (Davis) Eutsler.

Marjorie was a graduate of Spencerville High...

Aug 22, 2025

Maria Moreno Jaimes, age 67, passed away at Ohio Health Hospital-Van Wert on Friday, August 22, 2025.

She was born on August 15, 1958 in San Jerónimo, de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico to Conrado Moreno who survives of Mexico and to the late Eloisa (Lopez) Jaimes. She married Eutiquio Jimenez who survives of Mexico.

Maria survived...

Aug 22, 2025

Jamie Lee Carr 54, passed away Friday evening, August 22, 2025, at his home in Ohio City.

He was born on June 4, 1971, in Celina, Ohio the son of Sheryl Ann (Courtney) Carr who survives in Ohio City and the late James Jay Carr.

Other family survivors include his two children, Amanda Stuckey and...

Aug 16, 2025

Max Leroy Gamble, 92, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning, August 16, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on August 2, 1933, the son of the late Virgil Leo and Helen (Roop) Gamble. He was the last person to be born at home on the old Lincoln Highway.

He is survived...

Aug 15, 2025

Yvonne Gail Crisenbery, 66, passed away peacefully Friday, August 15, 2025, at her home in Ohio City.

She was born on March 7, 1959, in Lima the daughter of Dora Lou (Patton) Schimmoller of Celina and the late Donald G. Crisenbery. She was also preceded in the death by a son, Travis Stump and a brother, David...

Aug 15, 2025

Margaret Louise Proffitt,  94,  passed away Friday morning, August 15, 2025, at VanCrest of Van Wert.

She was born on March 1, 1931 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to the late William J. and M. Alice (Hopkins) Campbell. On August 8, 1948, she married Billy Don Proffitt who preceded her in death on August 23, 2019..

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Aug 14, 2025

Dale Fred Schaadt, 95, of Van Wert passed away Thursday morning, August 14, 2025, at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert.

He was born February 7, 1930, in Pleasant Township to the late Walter and Emma (Kiehl) Schaadt, the seventh of eight siblings. He was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Ervin, Romy and...

Aug 10, 2025

Ronald W. Agler, 74, of Ohio City passed away Sunday morning, August 10, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on July 14, 1951, in Van Wert the son of the late Lester Carl and Gladys Lucile (Hoffman) Agler.

Survivors include his two sisters, Sharon A. Carr of Van Wert...

Jul 28, 2025

Thelma L. Thompson, 90, passed away peacefully Monday evening, July 28, 2025, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on April 4, 1935, in York Township, Van Wert County, to the late Owen Paul Gephart and Ina Mae (Gilbert) Gephart. On October 19, 1969, she married Walter David Thompson who preceded her in death...

Jul 20, 2025

Claudia Sue McGhee, 83, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday night, July 20, 2025 at VanCrest Nursing Home of Van Wert.

She was born on December 2, 1941 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Robert G. Green and Helen L. (Sherburn) Green. On November 10, 1962, Claudia married David LeRoy McGhee and he preceded her...

Jul 15, 2025

Connie Sue (Gribler) Stevens, 75 of Ohio City, Ohio passed away on Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Shane Hill of Rockford, Ohio.

She was born on April 5, 1950, in Decatur, Indiana the daughter of the late Raymond Lee "Whitney" Gribler and Geraldine A. (Haggard) Gribler. On October 18, 1969...