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Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
David L. Zeigler
Apr 5, 2020
David L. Zeigler, 90, of Van Wert passed away at Van Wert Manor on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
He was born March 4, 1930, in York Township, Van Wert County, to the late John M. and Naomi (Wise) Zeigler.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne of Van Wert; son, Charles (Rachael) Zeigler of Fairfax,...
Betty Jane Shook
Apr 2, 2020
Betty Jane Shook, 95, of Van Wert passed away at 7:35 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Van Wert Manor.
She was born on December 31, 1924, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Fred and Bernadine (Buecker) Tangeman. On June 27, 1947, she married Arthur LeRoy Shook who died on January 28, 2016. She was...
Russell N. Wiles
Mar 28, 2020
Russell N. Wiles, 92, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning at Van Wert Health.
He was born on September 15, 1927, in Alberton, Maryland the son of the late Wilbur and Esther (Green) Wiles. On December 8, 1973, he married the former Penilipe "Penny" Pease who survives.
Other family members include his six children,...
Martha L. Jones
Mar 25, 2020
Martha L. Jones, 101, of Liberty Township, passed away Wednesday evening at Vancrest of Van Wert.
She was born on March 23,1919, in Berne, Indiana the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Mathys) Gerber, Sr. On October 27, 1946, she married Daniel Clyde Jones who also preceded her in death on August 19, 1999.
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Joy A. Cox
Mar 23, 2020
Joy Annette Cox, 63, of New Haven, passed away at 11:18 p.m., Monday at Parkview North in Fort Wayne.
She was born on July 12, 1956, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Walter Merle and Mable Irene Bauer Cox.
She is survived by three brothers, Dennis (Suzanne) Cox, Jerry (Marty) Cox and Terry...
Donald L. Jones
Mar 15, 2020
Donald L. "Donnie" Jones, 81, went to be with Jesus Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, at his home near Convoy.
Donnie was born on September 15, 1938, in Decatur, Indiana to Charles "Casey" Jones and Opal (Ray) Jones.
He was a 1956 graduate of Willshire High School where he was a member of the state...
Lonnie J. Miller
Mar 12, 2020
Lonnie J. Miller, 73, of Grover Hill, passed away at 3:32 p.m., Thursday at Mercy Health in Lima, Ohio.
He was born on March 3, 1947, in Paulding County, the son of the late John C. and Rita (Thitoff) Miller. On October 14, 1966, he married the former Susan M. Ashbaugh who survives.
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