Obituaries
Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries
Matthew E. Nofer
Mar 14, 2022
Matthew E. Nofer, age 46, of Van Wert, passed way unexpectedly on March 14, 2022.
He was born January 20, 1976, in Van Wert, the son of Thomas Nofer who survives in Van Wert and May Marjorie Nofer, who preceded him in death. Matthew is survived by his daughter Savannah Nofer, of Woodlands, Teaxs. One brother, Chris...
Floyd Donald Huse
Mar 12, 2022
Floyd Donald Huse, 93, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on June 11, 1929, in New Castle, Indiana the son of the late Ruby and Luella (Rinard) Huse. On June 10, 1950, he married the former Mary Louise Howard who also preceded him in death on February...
Sharleen B. Bricker
Mar 7, 2022
Sharleen (Wiseman) Bricker, 81, passed away on March 7, 2022, at the Homestead in Van Wert surrounded by her family.
Sharleen was born on August 13, 1940, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Foster and Evaleen (Courtney) Wiseman. Sharleen married her high school sweetheart Devon Bricker on Mrach 30, 1958, and together they shared 54...
Eunice Y. Bernhardt
Mar 1, 2022
Eunice Yvonne, Bernhardt, 58, of Ohio City died at 8:10 a.m., Tuesday at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
She was born on January 12, 1964, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Max Miller and Janet Ann (Miller) Bennett. She was married to Carl Bernhardt who also preceded her in death on Feb. 20,...
Lois I. Feasby
Feb 24, 2022
Lois I. Feasby, 96 of Convoy passed away at 10 p.m., Thursday at Van Wert Health.
She was born on April 1, 1925, in Van Wert County the oldest daughter of the late Luther and Gertrude (Fackler) Walls. In June of 1943, she married Gayle E. Feasby who also preceded her in death on May 15, 1987....
Melissa Ann Stauffer
Feb 23, 2022
Melissa Ann Stauffer, 46, of Van Wert gained her wings on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
Melissa was born on July 17, 1975, in Bluffton, Indiana the daughter of Tara (Stauffer) Tinnel of Van Wert.
She enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren, family, arts and crafts. She spent much of her time with members of the...
Dixie L. Emerick
Feb 17, 2022
Dixie Lou Emerick, 84, of Ohio City passed away at 7:45 a.m., Thursday at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on October 21, 1937, in Celina, Ohio the daughter of the late Kenneth Wade Clouse and Lou Esther (Felver) Clouse Manken. On April 8, 1956, she married Arnold D. Emerick who also preceded her in...
Martha L. Mccray
Feb 13, 2022
Martha L. McCray, 99, of Van Wert passed away at 12:28 a.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on September 18, 1922, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Edward F. Roberts and Bessie Olive (Jackson) Roberts Adelblue. On June 1, 1941, she married Lewis Benino McCray who also...
Earl Lee Miller
Feb 12, 2022
Earl Lee Miller, 82, formerly of Convoy passed away at 4:20 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Compassus Hospice Center, Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born on April 19, 1939, in Harrison Township, Van Wert County to the late Carl Philip and Cleo (Krick) Miller. On April 25, 1965, he married the former Connie Sue Sipe and she...
James H. Lane, Sr.
Feb 12, 2022
James Howard Lane, Sr., 83 of Van Wert passed away and entered though the gates of Heaven on Saturday morning February 12, 2022 at the Van Wert Manor of Van Wert.
He was born on April 10, 1938 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Benjamin F. Lane and Juanita (Parrish) Lane. On June 21, 1958 he...
Kristine Renee Mcconahay
Feb 10, 2022
Kristine Renee McConahay, 61, formerly of Dayton passed away at 4:55 p.m., Thursday at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on May 14, 1960, in Van Wert the daughter of Daniel J. (Sharon) McConahay of Van Wert and the late Shirley Ann (Speakman) Couts.
Family survivors include her son, Camron Whitacre of Indianapolis,...
Elizabeth E. Owsley
Feb 10, 2022
Elizabeth Evelyn Owsley, age 102, went home to heaven on February 10, 2022 at Heritage Health in Carlinville, Illinois. She was born on May 15, 1919 on their farm in York Township, Van Wert County, Ohio. She was a breech baby delivered by her father before the doctor arrived.
Her early education was at York School in...
Martha Joan Prichard
Feb 8, 2022
Martha Joan Prichard, 88, of Van Wert passed away at 5:40 a.m., Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Vancrest of Delphos.
She was born on February 16, 1933, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Paul and Martha (Shaw) Denig. On April 3, 1952, she married Richard Prichard who survives.
Other family members include her...
Artise M. Rogers Habegger
Feb 6, 2022
Artise M. (Hebb) Rogers Habegger, 96, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022, at Swiss Village Retirement Community in Berne, Indiana.
She was born on January 26, 1926 in Haviland, Ohio to the late Roy and Leah (Bachellor) Hebb. In 2003, she married Jesse Habegger who preceded her in death in 2008.
Artise was a...
E. Marie Druckemiller
Feb 1, 2022
E. Marie Druckemiller stepped into the presence of her precious Savior Jesus on February 1, 2022, at the Crestview Senior Community in Blaine, MN.
She was born December 2, 1932, in Van Wert, Ohio to James A.Winters and Goldie (Waldron) Winters. Marie graduated from Van Wert High School in 1950.
Marie met and fell in...
Michael E. Rhodes
Jan 27, 2022
Michael E. Rhodes, 67, passed away at his home in Scott, Ohio.
He was born on October 5, 1954, in Lima the son of Alma D. (Pratt) Rhodes of Middle Point and the late Roger Edgar Rhodes.
Survivors include his six children, Daniel (Ginger) Rhodes of Grover Hill, Theresa (Bart) Say of Van Wert, Kristina...
Tara Ann Fox
Jan 27, 2022
Tara Ann Fox, 49, of Van Wert passed away at 5:26 p.m., Thursday shortly after arrival at Van Wert Health.
She was born on December 18, 1972, in Van Wert the daughter of Terry L. and Judy (Gribler) Fox who survive in Van Wert.
Other survivors include her brother, Todd (Laura) Fox of Van Wert;...
Naomi Ruth (Wistner) Bidlack
Jan 27, 2022
Naomi Ruth Bidlack, 87 of Grover Hill passed away Thursday morning, January 27, 2022 at the VanCrest of Payne Nursing Home.
She was born on November 11, 1934 in Grover Hill to the late Gerald Rayburn Wistner and Marcele (Harpster) Wistner. On July 27, 1952, she married Paul Henry Bidlack who passed away on July 13, 2010....
James A. Volk
Jan 27, 2022
James A. Volk, 64, of Ohio City passed away at 8:35 a.m., Thursday at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born on July 15, 1957, in Lima, Ohio the son of the late Lawrence G. and Betty F. (Coon) Volk. On June 3, 1995, he married the former Sharon S. (Stemen) Volk who survives.
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Raymond A. Eyanson
Jan 23, 2022
Raymond A. Eyanson, 84, of Ohio City passed away Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2022, at Van Wert Health.
He was born on January 9, 1938 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Raymond T. Eyanson and Evangaline (Venis) Eyanson. On May 28, 1962, he married Bun Sun "Bonnie" (Lee) Eyanson who passed away on June 14, 2019.
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