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Lela Marie Holmes

Lela Marie Holmes

Jul 18, 2021

Lela Marie Holmes, 101, of Van Wert died at 5:20 p.m., Sunday at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.

She was born on February 19, 1920, in New Bremen, Ohio the daughter of the late Oscar and Grace (Pope) Tangemen. On November 3, 1938, she married Richard Donald Holmes who preceded her in death on June 4,...

Michael Biro, Jr.

Michael Biro, Jr.

Jul 17, 2021

Michael Biro Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1935, in Barberton, Ohio to Michael Biro, Sr. and Caroline Lena (George) Biro. On September 15, 1956, he married Eloise (Kreischer) Biro in St. Paul's E & R Church in Harrison Township, Van Wert. She preceded him...

Gary P. Stevens

Gary P. Stevens

Jul 16, 2021

Gary P. Stevens, 74, of Ohio City passed away at 7:44 p.m., Friday at The James of The Ohio State University CCC in Columbus.

He was born on February 3, 1947, in Van Wert the son of the late James Howard and Viola F. (Heath) Stevens. On October 18, 1969, he married for former Connie Sue Gribler...

Linda L. (Vickery)  Lifsey

Linda L. (Vickery) Lifsey

Jul 13, 2021

Linda Lee Lifsey, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday July 13th, 2021, after a 3 year battle with cancer.

She was born on July 31, 1949, in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of the late Neil Robert Vickery and Betty J. (Conley) Vickery. On April 8, 2006, she married Richard Lifsey...

Jane A. Keske

Jane A. Keske

Jul 10, 2021

Jane Alice Keske, 74, passed away Saturday afternoon at her home in Van Wert.

She was born on July 16, 1946, in Janesville, Wisconsin the daughter of the late George C. and Lucille (Hester) Ashman, II. On June 8, 1968, she married Loren G. Keske who survives.

Other family members include her two children, Catherine...

Duane A. Poling

Duane A. Poling

Jul 10, 2021

Duane A. "Corky" Poling, 88, of Convoy passed away at 12:25 a.m., Saturday the the Gardens of Paulding.

He was born on March 22, 1933, in Van Wert the son of the late Doyle H. and Orah Lucille (Clark) Poling. On July 29, 1951, he married the former Joyce Adele Friedly who also preceded him in death...

Louise M Pflum

Louise M Pflum

Jun 30, 2021

Louise M. (Rohr) Pflum, 97 born December 10, 1923 in Hargarten Falck, France died June 30, 2021, at Vancrest of Van Wert. Her husband, Robert Pflum preceded her in death on April 14, 2015, they were married for 69 years.

The daughter of Paul and Madeleine Rohr, she had two brothers and two sisters who all preceded...

Robert L. Bolenbaugh

Robert L. Bolenbaugh

Jun 7, 2021

Robert Lawrence Bolenbaugh, 95, of Ohio City died at 7:54 p.m., Monday at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on May 17, 1926, in Willshire Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Clarence Bynon and Rea Agnes (Taylor) Bolenbaugh. On October 9, 1948, he married the former Lois Irene Sidle who survives.

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Lois Eileen Egley

Lois Eileen Egley

Jun 4, 2021

Lois Eileen Egley, 87, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior 6:40 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2021 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on July 25, 1933, in Mercer County to the late Arlie Oscar and Nora Marie (Bauer) Miller. On March 28, 1954, she married Wayne...

Billie J Fisher

Billie J Fisher

Jun 3, 2021

Billie J. Fisher, 91, of Van Wert passed away at 7:52 a.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.

She was born on January 6, 1930, in Wabash, Indiana the daughter of late Robert W. and Ferry (Fast) Roth. On July 6, 1947, she married Marvin Dale Fisher who preceded her in...

Marlene (Jackson)  Partin

Marlene (Jackson) Partin

May 26, 2021

Marlene Jackson Partin, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away in the early hours of May 26, 2021. She was 72 years of age when the Lord called her home. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Gillis and Roseinna Simpson Jackson, on April 8, 1949. Marlene was a follower of the Primitive Baptist faith. In...

Steven Edward Jenkins

Steven Edward Jenkins

May 20, 2021

Steven Edward Jenkins, 65 of Van Wert passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Steven was born on December 2, 1955, in Van Wert, Ohio to Kenneth Edward Jenkins, Sr. and Bonnie (Thornburg) Jenkins Winstel who have preceded him in death.

Steven is survived by his care giver Peggy J. Heath...

Jacqeline A. Sherer

Jacqeline A. Sherer

May 19, 2021

Jacqueline Ann Sherer, 73, of Van Wert passed away at 5 a.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on January 26, 1948, in St. Marys, Ohio the daughter of the late Gale R. and Vernabel Louise (Murphy) Compton.

Family survivors include her daughter Tammy Sherer; a grandson, Kodey...

William J. Abbott

William J. Abbott

May 13, 2021

William Joseph "Bill" Abbott, 78, of rural Rockford passed away at 11:15 a.m., Thursday at Vancrest Health Care in Van Wert.

He was born on July 21, 1942, in Cincinnati the son of the late Norman and Loraine Abbott. On October 3, 1970, he married the former Ginger Ann (Spicer) Abbott who preceded him in death on...

Jared Greg Feasby

Jared Greg Feasby

May 9, 2021

Jared Greg Feasby, 41, of Van Wert passed away at 2:13 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2021 shortly after arrival at Van Wert Health.

He was born on May 18, 1979, in Van Wert, Ohio to Stephen G. and Joann K. (Poling) Feasby who survive in Convoy. He married Carie A. (Ricker) Feasby on August 1, 1998.

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Clint E. Mosier

Clint E. Mosier

May 6, 2021

Clint Estel Mosier 62, of Bluff City, TN passed away May 6, 2021 in a tragic accident.

He was born December 24, 1958 in Van Wert, the son of the late Robert Eugene and Jo Louise (Zeigler) Mosier. Clint married Amy (Brobst) Mosier on October 11, 1999 who survives of Bluff City, TN.

Clint was...

Kelly Lane Burns

Kelly Lane Burns

May 1, 2021

Kelly Burns, 56, of Convoy passed away at 11:58 a.m. Saturday shortly after arrival at Van Wert Health.

He was born on March 21, 1965, in Bluffton, Indiana to Virgil Joseph and Rosalie June (Wilson) Burns surviving of Decatur, Indiana. He married Jason D. Dettrow-Burns on October 21, 2015, but they shared their life together for over...

Dortha I. (Dibert)  Prior

Dortha I. (Dibert) Prior

Apr 30, 2021

Dortha Ilene Prior, 99, of Van Wert passed away at 3:04 a.m., Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on September 26, 1921, in York Township, Van Wert County the daughter of the late Thomas Russell and Etta L. (Miller) Dibert. On March 2, 1946, she married Darrel Elza Prior,...

Richard Alan Bowen

Richard Alan Bowen

Apr 25, 2021

Richard Alan Bowen, 78, of rural Wren passed away at 11:30 a.m., Sunday at Hearth & Home in Van Wert.

He was born on June 6, 1942, in Celina, Ohio the son of the late Herman Gayle and Ida Emma (Schaadt) Bowen. On July 20, 1963, he married the former Jill Lee (Moser) Bowen at St. Paul's...

Max Leroy Dull

Max Leroy Dull

Apr 10, 2021

Max Leroy Dull, 94, of Willshire died at 3:08 p.m., Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.

He was born on November 12, 1926, in Ohio City the son of the late Forest Herbert and Helen Melissa (King) Dull. On October 26, 1949, he married the former Alice Mae Hughes who died on July 24, 1997....

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