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Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries

Gladys Irene Conley

Gladys Irene Conley

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...

Donald E. Jewell

Donald E. Jewell

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....

Lillian Mae Samples

Lillian Mae Samples

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...

Edward L. Keber

Edward L. Keber

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...

Nelda Lucille Moser

Nelda Lucille Moser

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...

John Crawford

John Crawford

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...

Ross Alan Beougher

Ross Alan Beougher

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...

Elizabeth Ann Greene

Elizabeth Ann Greene

Jun 1, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Greene, 76, of Convoy, passed away at 11:50 p.m., Monday at Vancrest of Payne.

She was born on August 20, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Elbert and Jean L. Parker. On July 12, 1980, she married William N. Greene who survives.

Other family members include her children, Charles "Chip"...

Martin O. Raudabaugh

Martin O. Raudabaugh

May 30, 2020

Martin Orlie Raudabaugh, 83, of Van Wert passed away at 8:35 a.m. Saturday at the Laurels of Shane Hill near Rockford.

He was born on September 6, 1936, in Celina the son of the late Roy Edward and Vina (Martin) Raudabaugh. On October 14, 1956, he married the former Alice May Smith who survives.

Other...

Todd Olen Coil

Todd Olen Coil

May 29, 2020

Todd Olen "Toad" Coil, 51, died Friday morning, May 29, 2020, at his residence at Ohio City.

He was born on July 14, 1968, in Van Wert the son of the late Olen Ivan Coil and Becky Jo (Mottinger) Prince. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Melba and Harold Crowe and a step-brother, Terrance...

James D. Ullinskey

James D. Ullinskey

May 26, 2020

James D. Ullinskey, 62, of Van Wert passed away at 10 a.m., Tuesday May 26, 2020, at Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on July 15, 1957, in Lima, Ohio the son of the late Carl and Shirley (Frisinger) Ullinskey. On April 19, 1980, he married the former Cindy Gile who survives.

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Brian T Bess

Brian T Bess

May 13, 2020

Brian Taylor Bess passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the age of 52. He was born on December 23, 1967, in Seoul, South Korea. As a baby, he immigrated to the states with his mother, Kelly Bess (Ok Cha Kim), who had met his father Paul Stephen Bess while he served in the U.S. Army. Brian studied...

Phil J Simindinger

Phil J Simindinger

May 6, 2020

Phil J. Simindinger, 60, was found dead Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at his home in Ohio City.

He was born on January 14, 1960, in Van Wert the son of the late Richard Eugene Simindinger and Thelma Mae "Tootie" (Wiseman) Allen. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Randy Lee Allen.

Family survivors...

Ralph A Vaske, Sr.

Ralph A Vaske, Sr.

May 2, 2020

Ralph A. Vaske, Sr., 87, passed away Saturday afternoon at his home in Ohio City.

He was born on August 27, 1931, near Landeck the son of the late Joseph J. and Clara A. (Arnold) Vaske. On November 26, 1952, he married the former Mary Ann King who died on September 22, 2018. He was also preceded...

Billy Joe Schmidt

Billy Joe Schmidt

Apr 25, 2020

Billy Joe Schmidt, 82, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:29 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on June 20, 1937, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, the son of the late Rollie Russell Forrest and Elsie Viola (Draper) Schmidt. On April 20, 1959, he married the former Janet Joan...

Georgianna Miller

Georgianna Miller

Apr 25, 2020

Georgianna Miller, 90, of Van Wert loved her Savior Jesus, and was ushered peacefully into her long awaited heavenly home early morning on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

She was born on October 19, 1929, in Venedocia the daughter of the late Maurice N. And Gladys (Jones) George. On July 19, 1947, she married Lloyd Francis Miller who...

David W. Gilbert

David W. Gilbert

Apr 24, 2020

David W. Gilbert, 71, of Van Wert passed away peacefully April 24th in Chesapeake, Virginia. He was surrounded by loving family.

Born in Van Wert on June 1, 1948, to the late Dale and Marianne (Robinson) Gilbert, Dave spent his youth in Van Wert and graduated from Van Wert High School in 1966.  Dave was a true...

Karen Kay Mason

Karen Kay Mason

Apr 19, 2020

Karen Kay Mason, 79 of Van Wert passed away Sunday evening at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on April 16, 1941, in Greenville, Ohio the daughter of the late Gladston and Mercedes (Hosbrooks) Goins. She married Floyd N. Mason who preceded her in death on June 9, 2014. She was also preceded in death by...

Patricia M. Davis

Patricia M. Davis

Apr 19, 2020

Patricia M. Davis, 89, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 19th 2020 at home in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born on August 25th, 1930 in Van Wert to the late Jasper and Bernice Mary (Blanke) Flanagan. On December 2th, 1949 she married Robert J. Davis who preceded her in death on February 25th, 2003. Two brothers,...

Robert P. Morris

Robert P. Morris

Apr 11, 2020

Robert P. Morris, 78, of Van Wert passed away Saturday afternoon at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on January 23, 1942, in Van Wert the son of the late Palmer and Elsie (Louck) Morris. On October 15, 1966, he married the former Sheila McAbee who survives.

Other family members include his children, Toby...

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