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Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries

Misty Rae Mclaughlin

Misty Rae Mclaughlin

Nov 9, 2019

Misty Rae McLaughlin, 32 of Decatur and formerly of Van Wert, died at 12:10 p.m., Saturday at Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on September 14, 1987, in Bellaire, Ohio the daughter of Leona (Howard) Nieter who survives in Decatur.

Other family members include her sister, Jessica Reynolds of Decatur; two brothers, Curtis...

Douglas J. Wierwille

Douglas J. Wierwille

Nov 7, 2019

Douglas J. Wierwille, 65, of rural Rockford, passed away at 12:52 p.m., Thursday at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on October 18, 1954, in Lima, the son of the late Leland R. "Mouse" and Nancy Lou (Bryan) Wierwille. On October 20, 1979, he married the former Janet S. Bashore who survives.

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Jean Ann Young

Jean Ann Young

Nov 6, 2019

Jean Ann Young, 89, of Van Wert passed away at 8 p.m., Wednesday at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born on August 5, 1930, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Matilda (Hiebert) Sampson.

Family survivors include a daughter, Kathleen M. (Leonard) Roby of Ohio City; a son, Charlie (Wanda)...

Ruth M. Fifer

Ruth M. Fifer

Nov 2, 2019

Ruth M. Fifer, 81, of Convoy, Ohio, fell asleep in death on November 2, 2019, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home under the care of  Elara Care Hospice.

She was born on March 8, 1938, in Paulding County, Ohio to the late Michael and Susan (Hammons) Halter.

Ruth was a member of Van Wert Congregation...

Connie J Bickle

Connie J Bickle

Nov 2, 2019

Connie Jo Bickle, 76, of Ohio City, passed away at 6:43 p.m., Saturday at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on November 24, 1942, in Kokomo, Indiana the daughter of the late W. Donald Sallee and the late Jessie Marie (Doan) Hickernell. On July 3, 1968, she married R. Bruce Bickle who survives.

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Edwin P Wittung

Edwin P Wittung

Nov 2, 2019

Edwin Philip Wittung, 90, of Liberty Township, passed away at 2:42 p.m., Saturday at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on September 21, 1929, in Liberty Township, the son of the late Frederick P. and Iva Leola (Uhrich) Wittung. On March 27, 1960, he married the former Helen Ruth Burch who also preceded him in death on...

Kristine D Burnett

Kristine D Burnett

Nov 1, 2019

Kristine Dianne Burnett, 69, passed away at The Liberty Retirement Community of Lima on Friday, November 1, 2019, at 1:05 p.m.  She was born on Monday, February 6, 1950, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Karl Francis and Helen Elizabeth (Bauman) Burnett.

Kris is survived by her siblings:  Daniel (Sharon) Burnett of Wake Forest, NC;...

Marilyn G Miller

Marilyn G Miller

Oct 31, 2019

Marilyn G. Miller, 86, of Wren, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

She was born October 20, 1933, the daughter of Charles Hoverman and Oval (Dull) Hoverman, who both preceded her in death. Marilyn was the youngest of ten children and grew up on a farm near Glenmore. On July...

Robert G Wolters, Sr.

Robert G Wolters, Sr.

Oct 31, 2019

Robert G. Wolters, Sr., 87, of Van Wert passed away at 1 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on October 13, 1932, in Mercer County, the son of the late Gregor and Mary (Rosenbeck) Wolters. He married the former Jean Thorsen in 1996 and she also preceded him in death...

Ilo M Mercer

Ilo M Mercer

Oct 26, 2019

Ilo M. Mercer, 92, of Convoy, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Saturday at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on December 20, 1926, in Ohio City, the daughter of the late Eugene Fields and Hattie Annetta (High) Shindeldecker. On May 27, 1945, she married Max Crawford Mercer who died on August 17, 2006.

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Peggy Ann Mozingo

Peggy Ann Mozingo

Oct 23, 2019

Peggy Ann Mozingo, 78, of Celina, died at 12:09 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on July 7, 1941, in Van Wert, the daughter of late John and Esther Pearl (Allen) Dean. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ann Mozingo.

She is survived by...

Sharlene Coleman

Sharlene Coleman

Oct 23, 2019

Sharlene Coleman, 72, of Van Wert, died at 5:55 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on January 30, 1947 in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Sylvia Hicks.  On February 19, 1968, she married Foster Coleman, who survives at the residence.

Sharlene was a homemaker. ...

Roberta A. Miller

Roberta A. Miller

Oct 8, 2019

Roberta Miller, 86, of Van Wert, passed away Tuesday morning at Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born on February 20, 1933, in Bluffton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Theodore E. and Rosina I. (Gratz) Stepleton. On June 19, 1953, she married John Thomas Miller who also preceded her in death on June 12, 2010.

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Ethel J Johnson

Ethel J Johnson

Sep 26, 2019

Ethel Jane (Lloyd) Johnson, 91, of Van Wert received her ultimate victory on Thursday evening, September 26, 2019 at 10:15 pm from Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. After a two year battle with serious health issues, angels gathered near and gently lifted her spirit into the waiting arms of her Savior Jesus Christ.

Born January 24, 1928...

Ivan L Voltz

Ivan L Voltz

Sep 24, 2019

Ivan L. Voltz, 93, of Willshire Township, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Tuesday at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on June 7, 1926, in Willshire Township, Van Wert County, the only son of Charles Lewis and Mary Anna (Jones) Voltz. On March 12, 1961, he married the former Mary Leola Wittung who preceded him...

Debby S Strickler

Debby S Strickler

Sep 23, 2019

Debby S. Strickler, 63, of Ohio City passed away at 11:50 a.m., Monday at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on July 14, 1956, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late George Franklin and Edith Louise (Proffitt) Walker.

Family survivors include her two children, Ryan (Rebecca) Strickler of Van Wert and Deena (Ryan)...

Jason Dean Hoffman

Jason Dean Hoffman

Sep 13, 2019

Jason Dean Hoffman, 55 of Van Wert, went to his heavenly home to be with his mother Joyce and other family and friends on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born June 12, 1964, in Van Wert, the son and only child of Jerry and Joyce (Beall) Hoffman.

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Janice Osborn

Janice Osborn

Sep 5, 2019

Janice Marie Osborn, 55, passed away Thursday evening at her home in Ohio City.

She was born on May 27, 1964, in Taylor, Michigan, the daughter of Larry Eichner who survives in West Unity, Ohio and the late Barbara (Vaughan) Eichner. On February 13, 1982, she married Steve Osborn who survives in Ohio City.

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Peggy J Burnett

Peggy J Burnett

Sep 1, 2019

Peggy J. Burnett, 61, passed away Sunday evening at her residence in Van Wert.

She was born on February 4, 1958, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Elmo and Ellen (Shepherd) Carroll. On March 22, 1986, she married William L. Burnett who also preceded her in death on September 14, 2007.

Family survivors...

Barry Agler

Barry Agler

Aug 29, 2019

Barry M. Agler, 70, of Bradenton, Florida, died Thursday morning, August 29, 2019, at the Ben Hur Home, Crawfordsville, Indiana.

He was born on October 7, 1948, in Van Wert, the son of late Rex Eugene and Marcille O. (Bennett) Agler. He was married to Deb Agler who also preceded him in death in June of this...

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