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Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries

Tammy Methot

Tammy Methot

Apr 22, 2019

Tammy Sue Methot, 49 of Van Wert, died Monday morning, April 22, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on June 13, 1969 in Mercer County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Floyd Lee Yaney.  On February 14, 2001, she married Paul Vincent Methot, who preceded her in death on August 12, 2013.

Tammy received...

Allen L Shinnaberry

Allen L Shinnaberry

Apr 19, 2019

Allen L. Shinnaberry, 66, passed away Friday morning at his residence in Van Wert.

He was born on May 3, 1952, in Van Wert the son of the late William Edward and Wilma Irene (Miltenberger) Shinnaberry. On July 1, 1972, he married the former Joanne L. Lichtenberger who survives.

Other family members include his two...

Eunice M. Profit

Eunice M. Profit

Apr 14, 2019

Eunice M. Profit, 105, formerly of York Township, passed away at 8:40 a.m., Sunday at the Colonial Nursing Center in Rockford.

She was born on June 6, 1913, in Spencerville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Grover C. And Viola (McMillen) Bowersock. On October 27, 1933, she married Keith Albert Profit who also preceded her in death...

Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson

Apr 13, 2019

James Robert Johnson, 97, died Saturday afternoon at his residence in Grover Hill.

He was born on October 4, 1921, in Middle Point, the son of the late David Pryce and Nora (Stieversen) Johnson. On December 27, 1941, he married the former Helen Louise Plummer, who also preceded him in death on September 1, 2012.

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Mary L Riley

Mary L Riley

Apr 9, 2019

Mary Lou (Stoner) Riley, 91, Convoy, went to be with her heavenly Father at 7:45 p.m. April 9, 2019, at Van Wert Health, Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born June 13, 1927, in Liberty Township, Mercer County, the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Cordier) Stoner, Sr. . On November 23, 1951, she married L. Ray...

Wanda F Sowers

Wanda F Sowers

Apr 9, 2019

Wanda F. Sowers, 75 of Convoy, died at 9:01 p.m., Tuesday April 9, 2019 at Van Wert Health.

She was born on July 19, 1943 in Pathfork, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Millard D.  and Thelma Faye (Valentine) Saylor.  On December 8, 1962, she married John J. Sowers, who preceded her in death on December 1,...

Joanne Balliet

Joanne Balliet

Apr 6, 2019

Joanne P. Balliet of Van Wert, passed away on April 6, 2019, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born in Van Wert County on May 9, 1935, the daughter of Wilber and Erma (Williams) Eber.  She was married to Raymond Leo Balliet on June 23, 1956, and he also preceded her in death on January...

Vickie L Trisel

Vickie L Trisel

Apr 4, 2019

Vickie L.Trisel, 69, of Van Wert, passed away at 6:16 a.m., Thursday after an eight-month battle with colon cancer.

She was born on February 11, 1950, in Celina, the daughter of the late Loyd and Dora (Krick) Simpson. On November 12, 1966, she married Danny L. Trisel who survives.

Other survivors include her children, Tracy...

Connie Bolenbaugh

Connie Bolenbaugh

Mar 19, 2019

Connie Jean Bolenbaugh, 64, of Van Wert, died Tuesday afternoon at Van Wert Health.

She was born on November 8, 1954, in Van Wert the daughter of Eileen (Knittle) Rice of Van Wert and the late George Rice. On June 19, 1987, she married Merl L. Bolenbaugh who survives.

Other family members include her three...

Belle Bolton

Belle Bolton

Mar 15, 2019

Zoma Belle Bolton, 82, of Van Wert died at 10:30 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at Hearth & Home in Van Wert.

She was born on November 3, 1936, in Fern Township, Caddo County, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late John R. and Ina Belle (Hamilton) Teeman. On March 30, 1957, she married Wayne Lewis Bolton who...

Velma Lorene Agler

Velma Lorene Agler

Mar 14, 2019

Velma Lorene Agler, 89, of Ohio City, died at 8:07 p.m., Thursday at Van Crest Health Care Center in Van Wert.

She was born on April 1, 1929, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Carl and Mildred (Emerling) Hart. On May 23, 1948, she married Basil Leroy Agler, Sr., who preceded her in death...

Donald George

Donald George

Feb 27, 2019

Donald E. George, 89, of rural Van Wert passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday evening, Feb. 27, 2019.

He was born on June 8, 1929, in Van Wert County the son of the late Eugene David and Anna Leona (Jones) George. On November 19, 1950, he married the former Betty Joann Brunni who also preceded him...

William Lloyd

William Lloyd

Feb 25, 2019

William Vernon Lloyd, 77 of Van Wert, Ohio, died at 5 a.m., Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on July 4, 1941 in Van Wert, the son of the late Thomas Austin and Theah Gertude (Davis) Lloyd.  On July 7, 1973  he married the former Linda K. Roberts, who...

Mary Jane Richardson

Mary Jane Richardson

Feb 24, 2019

Mary Jane Richardson, 79, of Van Wert, died at 2:55 a.m., Sunday February 24, 2019, at the Meadows of Delphos.

She was born on May 31, 1939, in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter of the late Frank & Helen (Noble) Wolfe.  She married Robert D. Perry, who preceded her in death in September of 2005.  On November 8,...

Charles Weaver

Charles Weaver

Feb 16, 2019

Dr. Charles D. Weaver, 86, of Decatur, Indiana and formerly of Paulding, Ohio and Pinehurst, North Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 6 a.m., Saturday, February 16, at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.

He was born on August 31, 1932, in Mendon, Ohio, the son of the...

James Smith

James Smith

Feb 13, 2019

James W. Smith, 90 of Van Wert, died at 8:59 p.m., Wednesday February 13, 2019 at the C.H.P.- Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.

He was born on July 1, 1928, in Huntington County, Indiana the son of the late Charles and Ethel (Settlemyre) Smith.  On September 24, 1949, he married the former Geraldine L. Drabenstot, who...

Ethel Rollins

Ethel Rollins

Feb 12, 2019

Ethel E. Rollins, 73, died at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at her residence in Liberty Township.

She was born on October 11, 1945 in Van Wert County, Ohio the daughter of the late Eugene Fields and Mary F. (Summers) Shindeldecker.  On April 2, 1966, she married John Kenneth Rollins, who survives at the residence.

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Louise Wallick Dull

Louise Wallick Dull

Feb 11, 2019

Louise Wallick Dull, 95 of Van Wert, died at 11:52 a.m., Monday February 11, 2019 at the VanCrest of Van Wert.

She was born on January 17, 1924 in Kokomo, Indiana,  the daughter of the late Ethel Franklin and Anna Mae (Rodgers) Doan.  She was married Clarence Robert Wallick, who preceded her in death on May 25,...

Russell H Young

Russell H Young

Feb 10, 2019

Russell H. Young, 90, of 11920 State Route 127 in Van Wert, OH died 4:47 a.m. Sunday February 10, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.

He was born April 26, 1928 in St. Marys, OH to Russell and Mabel Martha (Parke) Young, Sr.

He was first married to Jean Ann (Sampson) Young.

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Carolyn Pruden

Carolyn Pruden

Feb 7, 2019

Our beloved mother, Carolyn Pruden, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Carolyn was an active member of Zion United Methodist Church in Grover Hill. Carolyn owned and operated Elegant Cakes most of her life. She brought joy to many brides, graduates and birthday parties over the years. Carolyn also enjoyed playing cards after family dinners...

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