Obituaries
Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries
Gayle H. Klinger
Jan 3, 2025
Gayle Howard Klinger, 81, of Convoy, passed away Friday afternoon, January 3, 2025, at the Meadows of Delphos.
He was born on January 24, 1943, in Van Wert the son of the late Harry Klinger and Edna (Wheeler) Klinger. On February 15, 1964, he married the former Connie Rose Thatcher, who just passed away on October 16,...
Marjiann C. Noll
Dec 28, 2024
Marjiann C. Noll, 71, of Ohio City passed away at Divine Rehabilitation & Nursing at Shane Hill, Rockford, Saturday evening, December 28, 2024.
She was born on July 1, 1953, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Roy Alton and Marjorie Christine (Harmon) Ernie. On June 8, 1985, she married Duane M. "Duey" Noll and they...
Dixie L (Tope) Rathert
Dec 28, 2024
Dixie L. Rathert, 82, passed away Saturday morning at her residence near Ohio City.
She was born on July 11, 1942, in Adams County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Robert D. Tope and Mary Marie (Girod) Tope. She was married to James Wilson who passed away on August 25, 1970. On March 25, 1977, she married...
Juanema I. (Mcelhannon) Hitchcock
Dec 27, 2024
Juanema Isabella (McElhannon) Hitchcock, 95 of Belvedere Commons of Seneca, 515 Benton St, Seneca SC went to be with her Heavenly Father and brothers and sisters in Christ at 3:24 pm, Friday, December 27, 2024, 20 years after her sweet husband of 58 years, Jesse Franklin Hitchcock.
Nema, also known as "Sweet Blue Eyes", was born on...
Cheryle A. (Finkbiner) Arn
Dec 26, 2024
Cheryle Ann (Finkbiner) Arn, 73, of Van Wert passed away peacefully Thursday night, December 26, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on June 17, 1951, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of the late Richard F. Finkbiner and Edna Mae (Fisher) Finkbiner. On May 22, 2005, she married Carl F. Arn...
Brenda Sue Hartman
Dec 13, 2024
Brenda Sue Hartman, 72 of Van Wert passed away Friday evening at Vancrest of Van Wert.
Sue was a 1970 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School and had worked at Balyeats Restaurant in Van Wert for over 30 years. She had been a member of the Convoy Fox Hunters.
She was born on March 12,...
Arlene C. (Perry) Williamson
Dec 12, 2024
Arlene C. Williamson, 90, of Van Wert passed away Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, at Ohio Health Hospital of Van Wert.
She was born on June 10, 1934, in Roanoke, Indiana the daughter of the late Clifford W. Perry and Opal Ernestine (Roat) Perry. On December 18, 1953, she married Curtis "Dean" Williamson and he preceded her...
Sandra Kay Sargent
Dec 9, 2024
Sandra Kay Sargent, 77, of Van Wert went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 9, 2024, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on October 1, 1947, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of late Louis Haines and Marguerite Kathleen (Kesler) Haines. In December of 1968, she married Fred...
Allan E. Mills
Dec 5, 2024
Allan Eaton Mills, 94, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Thursday night, December 5, 2024, at his residences.
He was born on March 3rd , 1930, in Columbus, Georgia, the son of the late Fred Jones Mills, Sr. and Marguerite (Sauls) Mills. On December 18, 1954, he married Barbara Louise (Groh) Mills who survives at home and...
Craig S. Workman
Dec 3, 2024
Craig Scott Workman, 61, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning, December 3, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on August 3, 1963, in San Francisco, California the son of Sharon Elaine (Spearman) Gipe who survives in Van Wert and the late James Willard Workman. He married the former Robin (Tucker) who also...
Juan O. Valle, Sr.
Nov 27, 2024
Juan Olivarez Valle, Sr., 76, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 27, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was born on March 14, 1948, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico the son of the late Adan Reyna Valle and Isabel (Olivarez) Valle. He had been married to Maria (Garcia) Valle for over 45...
Richard J. Baird
Nov 27, 2024
Richard Joseph Baird, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at VanCrest Health Care Center of Van Wert.
He was born on July 13, 1944, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Richard Thomas Baird and Francis Josephine (Vaske) Baird. He married Pamela L. (Wright) Baird and she preceded him in death on February...
Shelby M. Coats
Nov 24, 2024
Shelby Mae Coats, 29, of Ohio City died unexpectedly at her home in Ohio City on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
She was born on December 14, 1994, in Lima, Ohio to the late Michael H. Coats and Sheryl E. (Kline) Coats who survives of Ohio City, Ohio.
Shelby is also survived by her beloved daughters,...
Betty Delone (Purk) Brown
Nov 22, 2024
Betty D. Brown, age 93, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at her home.
She was born on November 6, 1931, in Fort Wayne Indiana, the daughter of the late Harley Otto Purk and Agnes Cecelia (Beauchot) Purk. On July 28, 1983 she married Eugene Wayne Brown and he preceded her in...
Jacqueline M. (Rhoades) Profit
Nov 20, 2024
Jacqueline Marie Profit, 80, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 20, 2024, at Vancrest Health Care Center of Van Wert.
She was born on November 23, 1943, in Convoy, Ohio, the daughter of the late Elvin Charles Rhoades and Esther Leretta (Thornell) Rhoades. On August 18, 1963, she married Charles David Profit who preceded her...
Carl W. Mosier
Nov 19, 2024
Carl Wayne Mosier 75, of Grover Hill, OH passed away Tuesday morning on November 19, 2024, after a battle with cancer at the Defiance Impatient Hospice Center.
He was born on March 27, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Charles Allen Mosier and Alma Fern (McClish) Mosier. On November 22, 2003, he married...
Maynard W. Kerns
Nov 14, 2024
Maynard W Kerns, 88, of Pendleton, INÂ passed away Thursday afternoon, November 14, 2024 at his daughter Teryl's home/his former Back 40 Homestead surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 26, 1936 in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late Walter Joseph Kerns and Marie Belle (Opelt) Kerns. On September 20, 1958, he married...
Annette Marie Hirn
Nov 2, 2024
Annette Marie Hirn, 81, of Celina passed away Saturday morning, November 2, 2024, shortly after arrival at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio.
She was born on December 24, 1942, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Delbert E. and Clara M. (Harris) Rice. On November 10, 1973, she married Keith Edward Hirn who died on January...
Sabrina Denise Ellison
Oct 25, 2024
Sabrina Denise Ellison, 51, passed away Friday afternoon, October 25, 2024, at her residence in Van Wert.
She was born on May 25, 1973, in Van Wert the daughter of Merle L. and Debra K. (Debacher) Parsons who survive in Van Wert.
Other family survivors include her three sisters, Valerie Hill (Chuck Johnson) of Jonesville,...
Larry W. Hoverman
Oct 25, 2024
Larry Wayne Hoverman, 82, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, October 25, 2024, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert.
He was born on May 9, 1942, in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late Lawrence Edward Hoverman and Dorothy Rosella (Black ) Hoverman. On September 4, 1965, he married Connie M. (Black)...
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