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Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries

Sandra Kay Sargent

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maynard W. Kerns

Nov 14, 2024

Maynard W Kerns, 88, of Pendleton, IN  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

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

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

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)...

Jae Ruby Springer

Jae Ruby Springer

Oct 21, 2024

Jae Ruby Springer, born August 4, 2024, was welcomed into the gates of heaven on October 21, 2024. We take comfort in knowing she is resting peacefully in the arms of her maternal Grandma, Angela Jean Harmon.

She was prayed for and deeply loved by her father and mother, Anthony and Alison (Harmon) Springer, her big brother,...

Roxie M. (Brown)  Carroll-Darst

Roxie M. (Brown) Carroll-Darst

Oct 21, 2024

Roxie Marie (Brown) Carroll-Darst, 63 of Van Wert passed away Monday morning, October 21, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on April 29, 1961, in Lima, Ohio the daughter of the late Herbert Junior Brown and Ginger A. (Blakeley) Brown surviving of Van Wert.

Roxie is also survived...

Doris I. (Davies)  Price

Doris I. (Davies) Price

Oct 17, 2024

Doris Ilene Price, of Venedocia, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at home.

She was born on January 30, 1937, in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Palmer and Margaret (Jones) Davies.

Doris graduated from York High School in Jonestown, Ohio in 1955. She married Paul E. Price on September 8, 1956;...

Gregory A. Bennett

Gregory A. Bennett

Oct 16, 2024

Gregory A. Bennett, 70 of Ohio City passed away Wednesday evening, October 16, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 5, 1954 in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late Max W. Bennett and Dorothy J. (Mottinger) Bennett. On October 13, 1979, he married Susan A. (Courtney) Bennett...

Connie Rose (Thatcher)  Klinger

Connie Rose (Thatcher) Klinger

Oct 16, 2024

Connie R. Klinger, 81 of Convoy passed away Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024, at The Meadows of Delphos.

She was born on May 26, 1943 in Van Wert the daughter of the late Charles Franklin Thatcher and Mary A. (Hamman) Thatcher. On February 15, 1964, she married Gayle H. Klinger who survives in Delphos.

Connie...

Charles C. Howe, Jr.

Charles C. Howe, Jr.

Oct 10, 2024

Charles C. Howe, Jr. 49, passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 10, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on February 20, 1975 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Charles C. Howe, Sr. and Roberta L. (Gentry) Howe of Monroeville, Indiana. On July 29, 1995, he married Brenda L. (Swinson) Howe who survives of...

Ronald L. Braun

Ronald L. Braun

Oct 10, 2024

Ronald L. Braun, 79, of Decatur, IN passed away Thursday morning, October 10, 2024, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert.

He was born on November 8, 1944, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of the late Herman L. Braun and Mary M. (Faurote) Braun. On April 21, 1979, he married Jacquelyn Sue "Jackie" (High) Braun and she...

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