Obituaries

Aug 3, 2020

Mark L. Hanover, 70, of rural Rockford, passed away at 3:25 a.m., Monday at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on November 16, 1949, in Bryan, the son of Margaret (Walton) Hanover who survives in St. Marys and the late Rev. Marion L. Hanover. On May 29, 1971, he married the former Donna J. Dukes who also...

Aug 2, 2020

Sharon Fackler passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020, on her 61st wedding anniversary to Glenn E. Fackler who preceded her in death in 2014. Sharon "Sherry" was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Elizabeth (Green) Helm and a brother Gene Helm.

Sherry was an active member of the Convoy community where she served for...

Jul 30, 2020

Refa M. Mohr, 99, formerly of Convoy, died at 6:05 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Van Wert Health.

She was born on January 8, 1921, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Walter and Bessie (Baxter) Ryan. She first married Lowell B. Pifer who died in 1960. She then married Edwin Beatty who also...

Jul 30, 2020

Steven E. Metz, 57, passed away at his home in Ohio City Thursday morning, July 30, 2020.

He was born on August 8, 1962, in Van Wert the son of the late Sharon (Harrison) and Ronald E. Metz who survives near Rockford with his wife Linda..

Other family survivors include his daughter, Melissa (Cyle) Alverson...

Jul 30, 2020

Douglas D. Kline 69,of Spencerville, died at 2:51 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on November 18, 1950, in Van Wert the son of the late Forest Gerald and Ella Faye (Grubaugh) Kline. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Forest C. "Twig" Kline.

Family survivors include...

Jul 27, 2020

Rex D. Moonshower, 79, passed away Monday morning at his residence in Ohio City.

He was born on March 15, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myla Elizabeth (Michael)  Atwood and Mervin Lamar "Bud" Atwood and a brother, Ralph E. Moonshower.

Family survivors include his four children,...

Jul 21, 2020

Juanita P. Youtzy, 88, of Van Wert passed away at 9:11 a.m., Tuesday at her daughter's residence in Springfield, Ohio.

She was born on June 5, 1932, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Byron G. and Bernetta Pearl (Sesney) Gilbert. On July 4, 1948, she married Donald Gene Youtzy who died on May 8, 2007....

Jul 21, 2020

Herbert Junior "Brownie" Brown, 85, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning at Van Wert Health.

He was born on January 27, 1935, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Pearl Raymond and Laura Etta (Johnson) Brown. On September 7, 1968,he married the former Ginger A. Blakeley who survives.

Other family...

Jul 15, 2020

Jerry E. White, 83, passed away at 11 p.m., Wednesday at his residence in Van Wert.

Jerry was born on September 4, 1936, in Chattanooga, Ohio the son of the late Hershel Ernest White and Audrey Leona (Book) High White Myers.  On April 4, 1953, he married former Wilma Dee McNeal who survives.

Other family...

Jul 12, 2020

Justin Michael Hanna, 42, passed away Sunday morning, July 12, 2020, at his home in Ohio City. He was born on January 17, 1978, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Carl Dennis "Mike" Hanna and Pamela (Butcher) Hanna Rickard who survives in Ohio City. Justin was  also preceded in death by his step father Tad Alan...

Jul 11, 2020

Douglas J. Dicke, 61, of Decatur, Indiana, died at 12:10 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Parkview North in Fort Wayne.

He was born on December 27, 1958, in St. Marys, Ohio the son of the late Donald Willis and Virginia Madeline (Veit) Dicke. Later in life, Doug discovered that he had a birth defect of his...

Jul 8, 2020

Carl Dewaine Johnson, 93, returned to his heavenly home on July 8, 2020, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

He was born on December 29, 1926, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County, the son...

Jul 7, 2020

Albert L. Hofmann, 83, of rural Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning at Van Wert Health.

He was born on March 1, 1937, in Van Wert, the son of the late L. L. and Adela (Etzler) Hofmann. On May 31, 1964, he married the former Dolores M. Rodenbeck who survives.

Other family members include...

Jun 26, 2020

Gladys Irene Conley, 95 of Van Wert passed away at 2:50 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on November 21, 1924, in Fremont, Ohio, the daughter of the late Augusta and Sadie (McPerson) Pump. She married Richard A. Conley who preceded her in death on December 20, 2006. Gladys...

Jun 26, 2020

Donald E. Jewell, 64, died Friday afternoon at his home east of Van Wert.

He was born on February 16, 1956, in Decatur, Indiana the son of late Ernest Delbert and Carol Joann (Wolfcale) Jewell. Don was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde A. Jewell and Delbert E. Jewell and a sister, Cynthia Ann Kline....

Jun 24, 2020

Lillian Mae Samples crossed over on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020. She was born May 5, 1934 to William J. and Ethel (Dillbone) Myers. Both parents preceded her in death.

Surviving are her two daughters, Vanessa Humerickhouse and Michelle (Mike) Eickholt; two grandchildren, Bailey Hall (John Mazur) and Allie (Zechariah) Simerman; two great grandchildren, Vera Mazur and...

Jun 24, 2020

Edward L. Keber, 89, of rural Van Wert passed away at 8:15 p.m., Wednesday at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on June 5, 1931, in Spalding, Nebraska the son of Jacob Henry and Margaret Irene (Patterson) Keber. On September 10, 1955, he married the former Patricia Yvonne Krugh who also preceded him in death on...

Jun 13, 2020

Nelda Lucille Moser, 94, of Convoy, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.

She was born on January 13, 1926, in Jackson, Missouri the daughter of the late Ralph Webb and Beulah Webb Probst. On August 12, 1946, she married Marshal A. Moser who preceded her in death on July...

Jun 10, 2020

John Crawford, 87, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 6:10 p.m. at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. Ohio.

He was born on October 29, 1932, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Caleb and Effie (Lee) Crawford.

On June 30, 1952, he married his soul mate, Lula (Cadle) Crawford. John...

Jun 10, 2020

Ross Alan Beougher, 55, of Van Wert passed away at 5:40 p.m., Wednesday at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on February 21, 1965, in Van Wert the son of Jerry L. and Anna (Myers) Beougher.

Ross is survived by his parents of Convoy; a sister, Amelia Schulte of Van Wert; a brother, Benjamin...