Obituaries

Aug 18, 2021

Jay Michael Oechsle, 59, of Van Wert passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his home after a very courageous battle with cancer.

Jay was born on April 09, 1962 in Midland, Michigan to Vivian E. (Showalter) Oechsle of Convoy and the late Marlin J. Oechsle. He married Cindy (Pack) Oechsle on July 30, 1987.

Aug 15, 2021

Harold Louis Rosendahl, 97 of Van Wert died at 7:40 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his residence.

He was born August 23, 1923, in Livingston County, Illinois to the late Louis Andrew and Lilly Alma (Baehler) Rosendahl. On February 6, 1949, he married Phyllis Margaret (Shaw) Rosendahl, who preceded him in death on November 15, 2013....

Aug 12, 2021

Margie Lou Stutz, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. She was born on March 25, 1938, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Anthony A. Buecker and Wyona M. (Adams) Buecker. On January 1, 1960, she married Bobby Joe Stutz, he preceded her in death on September 26, 2012.

Bobby & Margie are the parents...

Aug 12, 2021

Curtis "Dean" Williamson, 86, of Van Wert passed away on August 12, 2021, at VanCrest Health.

He was born June 29, 1935 in Latty, Ohio to Ralph (Bus) and Leatha (Dague) Williamson who both preceded him in death.  He was united in marriage on December 18, 1953 to Arlene (Perry) Williamson and she survives in Van Wert....

Aug 8, 2021

Alice Ann (Fawcett) Morris, 89, of York Township, died at 3:00 a.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born on November 28, 1931, in Clarenceville, Michigan the daughter of the late Ben H. and Zelia Magdalene (Crone) Fawcett. On June 17, 1956, she married Calvin "Dutch" Morris who also preceded here...

Jul 27, 2021

Michael B. Thomas, 58, of Van Wert passed away at 9:47 a.m., Tuesday shortly after arrival at Van Wert Health.

He was born on March 22, 1963, in Van Wert the son of the late Louis Thomas and Carol (Sheets) Thomas who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include his special girlfriend and companion, Michele...

Jul 24, 2021

Terrance Lee "Terry" Biberstine, 68, of rural Convoy passed away at 12:40 p.m., Saturday at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on July 10, 1953, in Bluffton, Indiana the son of Nellie (Foust) Biberstine who survives in Forest, Ohio and the late Morris Laverne Biberstine.

Other family survivors include his former wife, Karen (Hurless)...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Other...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...