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Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries

Sandra K. (George)  Uhlmann

Sandra K. (George) Uhlmann

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,...

Ellen A. Mosier

Ellen A. Mosier

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...

Shirley A. (Kiracofe)  Flickinger

Shirley A. (Kiracofe) Flickinger

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...

Glenn A. Klinger

Glenn A. Klinger

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...

Carey A. Waltz

Carey A. Waltz

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...

Sarah E. (Beach)  Mcconn

Sarah E. (Beach) Mcconn

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...

Marjorie J. Rhoades

Marjorie J. Rhoades

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...

Lillian M. (Strawser)  English

Lillian M. (Strawser) English

Jun 9, 2022

Lillian Mae English, 69, of Scott died at 3:41 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Van Wert Health.

She was born on October 14, 1952, in Bowling Green, Ohio, the daughter of the late Marion L. Strawser and Wilma M. (Heffley) Strawser. Her life partner Victor Therrien  or her "Better Half" for 35 years survives of Scott....

Mary Lou Oakley

Mary Lou Oakley

Jun 8, 2022

Mary Lou Oakley, 73, of Van Wert passed away at 8 p.m., Wednesday at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on March 24, 1949, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Valrea M. (Winters) Myers. On August 14, 1971, she married Rudy B. Oakley who survives.

Other family members...

Donald Eugene Bragg, Sr.

Donald Eugene Bragg, Sr.

Jun 5, 2022

Donald Eugene Bragg, Sr., 85, passed away Sunday morning, June 5, 2022, at his home near Ohio City.

He was Born on April 23, 1937, in Adams County, Indiana the son of the late George R. and Ruby Pearl (Foster) Bragg.

Family survivors include his loving wife Brenda Lee (Jennings) Bragg; three sons, Donald E....

Steven R. Lane

Steven R. Lane

Jun 3, 2022

Steven R. Lane, 60, passed away on June 3, 2022, at his home in Van Wert.

He was born on April 25, 1962, in Van Wert the son of Betty J. (Hammons) Lane of Van Wert and James Howard Lane, Sr., who preceded him in death on February 12, 2022.

Other family survivors include his...

Clarence A. Ringwald, Jr.

Clarence A. Ringwald, Jr.

May 31, 2022

Clarence Alden Ringwald, Jr., 92, of Van Wert passed away at 7:34 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Homestead at Towne Center.

He was born on October 9, 1929, in Washington Township the son of the late Clarence A. Ringwald, Sr., and Elizabeth (Mapes) Ringwald. On May 1, 1948, he married the former Rosella Hitchcock who died...

Michael G Arn

Michael G Arn

May 28, 2022

Michael G. Arn, 68, of Van Wert passed away at 1:52 p.m., Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on October 2, 1953, in Van Wert the son of the late Walter H. and Marjorie Ruth (Blush) Arn. On April 4, 1998, he married the former Sherri McCracken who survives.

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Diana M. Pavel

Diana M. Pavel

May 27, 2022

Diana Marie Pavel, 67, of Delphos, passed away at 7:27 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022 at VanCrest of Van Wert.

She was born on November 15, 1954, in Lima, the daughter of the late Donald Leroy Sheeter and Delores Viola (Markward) Sheeter.

Family survivors include her one son, Joshua Pavel of Delphos; three daughters, Tammy...

Shayna J. Delong

Shayna J. Delong

May 25, 2022

Shayna J. DeLong, 70, of Van Wert passed away at 8:31 p.m., Wednesday at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

She was born on September 9, 1951, in Defiance the daughter of the late H. Olan and Garnet Marie (Lano) Smith. On April 3, 1980, she married Alan K. DeLong and he survives.

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Elizabeth L. Spitler

Elizabeth L. Spitler

May 22, 2022

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Spitler, 92, formerly of Ohio City passed away at 10:36 p.m., Sunday at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on February 7, 1930, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Mabel Minnie Viola (Germann) Prichard. On April 15, 1949, she married Floyd Edward Spitler who died on November 11, 1999. She...

Deborah Kay Kennedy

Deborah Kay Kennedy

May 20, 2022

Deborah Kay Kennedy, 66, of Haviland passed away at 8:36 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2022, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio.

She was born on September 6, 1955, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Glenn and Betty (Wagner) Allen. She was married to Jeffrey Kennedy who also preceded her in death.

Family survivors...

Fern L. (Schaadt)  Miller

Fern L. (Schaadt) Miller

May 9, 2022

Fern Lucile Miller, 90, of Van Wert passed away at 8:45 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2022 at Hearth & Home, Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born on May 27, 1931, in Van Wert County, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter Edwin Schaadt and Emma Marie (Kiehl) Schaadt. Fern married Harold W. Miller on October 29, 1955...

Andrea L. (Scarpelli)  Van Gundy-Army

Andrea L. (Scarpelli) Van Gundy-Army

May 4, 2022

Andrea L. Van Gundy-Army, 83, of Ohio City passed away at 10:52 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Van Wert Manor.

She was born on January 18, 1939, in Van Wert the daughter of the late George and Bernice E. (DeWitt) Scarpelli. On August 22, 1958, she married James William Van Gundy who passed away on August...

Linda L. Baer

Linda L. Baer

Apr 10, 2022

Linda L. Baer, 79, of Convoy, passed away at 11:01 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2022 at The James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on September 2, 1942, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Harold David  and Cecille Jeanette (Foley) Allison. On October 23, 1965, she married Charles E. Baer who survives...

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