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Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries

K. C. Henry Kerns

K. C. Henry Kerns

Oct 7, 2024

KC Henry Kerns 43, of Van Wert passed away on, Monday, October 7, 2024, in Van Wert.

He was born on February 12, 1981, in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late Randy Lee Kerns and Sharon K.. (Hasty) Kerns of Van Wert.

Other family members include his former girlfriend, Robin Moulton, his son,...

Gloria J. (Albright)  Schumm

Gloria J. (Albright) Schumm

Oct 4, 2024

Gloria Jean (Albright) Schumm, age 81,  passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 4, 2024, at her home in Convoy, Ohio surrounded by her family.

Gloria was born June 6, 1943 to Carl F. and Lucile M. (Campton) Albright in Van Wert County Ohio.  Gloria was a 1961 graduate from Crestview High School where she met the love...

Natasha Ann Torman

Natasha Ann Torman

Sep 22, 2024

Natasha Ann Torman, 24 of Van Wert passed away Sunday afternoon, September 22, 2024, shortly after arrival at Ohio Health Hospital, Van Wert.

She was born on August 22, 2000, in Lima the daughter of Cayonna (Tippie) Torman and David Ray Torman.

Surviving are her parents, Cayonna Torman (John) of Haviland and David Torman (Linda)...

Susan D. (Straw)  Tinnel

Susan D. (Straw) Tinnel

Sep 19, 2024

Susan D. Tinnel, 66, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Thursday morning, September 19, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on August 11, 1958, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Jason D. Straw and Betty J. (Richard) Straw.

Susan is survived by her only daughter, Heather A. (Tom) Hitchcock of Celina, two precious...

Lois Irene-Beatrice (Sidle)  Bolenbaugh

Lois Irene-Beatrice (Sidle) Bolenbaugh

Sep 11, 2024

Lois Irene Bolenbaugh, 95, surround by her loving family passed away on Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024 at VanCrest of Van Wert.

She was born on December 8, 1928, in Convoy, Ohio the daughter of the late Surrell Francis Sidle and Florence Alice (Cooper) Sidle. On October 9, 1948, she married Robert Lawrence Bolenbaugh and he preceded...

Dennis L. Davis

Dennis L. Davis

Sep 9, 2024

Dennis Davis, 71, of Piqua formerly of Van Wert passed away, September 9, 2024, at Piqua Manor.

He was born on February 8, 1953, in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late Carl L. Davis and Mary E. (Christman) Davis. On July 15, 1984 he married  Sylvia (Stokes) Davis who preceded him in death.

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Richard W. Bolton

Richard W. Bolton

Sep 9, 2024

Richard William Bolton, 82, of Van Wert passed away Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at Ohio Health of Van Wert.

He was born on October 7, 1941, in Van Wert, Ohio as the son of the late Edwin Richard Bolton and Eva Jean (Davis) Bolton. His wife, Shirley Ann (Kundert) Bolton, preceded him in death on November...

Robert C. Young

Robert C. Young

Sep 8, 2024

Robert C. Young, 86, of Van Wert passed away Sunday evening at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born on November 25, 1937, in Van Wert the son of the late Harley Howard and Bernice (Stetler) Young. On August 17, 1958, he married the former Sue (Williman) Young who survives.

Other family members include...

Thelma Jean (Bolenbaugh)  Metzger

Thelma Jean (Bolenbaugh) Metzger

Sep 4, 2024

T. Jean (Bolenbaugh) Metzger, age 83, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Born on February 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John V. and Alma E. (Swander) Bolenbaugh. Jean was a 1959 graduate of Rockford High School and married Thomas J. Metzger on July 30, 1960.

She devoted...

Cheryl Renee (Wills)  Schaadt

Cheryl Renee (Wills) Schaadt

Sep 1, 2024

Cheryl Renee (Wills) Schaadt, 64, passed away Sunday morning at home in Van Wert.

She was born on March 21, 1960, in Lima the daughter of the late Carolyn (Chivington) Dunmire and John Wills. On March 20, 1981, she married Brian L. Schaadt who survives.

Other family members include her three children, Ryan Schaadt, Seth...

Darrel Franklin Riggs

Darrel Franklin Riggs

Aug 29, 2024

Darrel F. Riggs, 76, formerly of Columbus passed away Thursday morning, August 29, 2024 at his residence in Van Wert.

He was born on September 18, 1947 in Columbus the son of the late Alton B. Riggs and Beulah Maxine (Miller) Conyers. In 1990, he married Donna Alohalani (Oslund) Riggs who preceded him in death on August...

Thomas A Bauer

Thomas A Bauer

Aug 24, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Bauer, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday morning August 24, 2024, at his residence near Convoy.

Tom was a 1958 graduate of Convoy Union High School. A loyal servant of God, Tom was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Convoy, where he served in various offices. Tom...

Roger L. Jamieson

Roger L. Jamieson

Aug 21, 2024

Roger Lee Jamieson, 84, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024, at Homestead at Towne Center of Van Wert.

He was born on January 26, 1940, in Wabash, Ohio the son of the late Paul R. and Ethel Virginia (McDorman) Jamieson. On September 1, 1963, he married the former Carolyn E. Shaffer who survives....

Joe D. Hertel

Joe D. Hertel

Aug 20, 2024

Joe Dean Hertel, 90, of rural Van Wert County, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Monday afternoon, August 19, 2024, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert.

He was born on May 16, 1934, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Clarence D. and the late Alice V. (Feigert) Hertel.

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Geraldine Louise Akom

Geraldine Louise Akom

Aug 13, 2024

Geraldine L. Akom, 90, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Haviland passed away Tuesday evening, August 14, 2024, at Vancrest of New Carlisle.

She was born on August 17, 1933, in Mercer County the daughter of the late Orby L. Hurless and Ireta F. (Hartzog). In December 1971, she married Maurice Akom who preceded her in death on...

Kathleen Ann Taylor

Kathleen Ann Taylor

Aug 2, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Taylor, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, Kathy cherished her time with her family, always putting them first.

Kathy is survived by her daughters: Heather Kloth; Brandi Nielsen; Fawn Taylor; and Kayla Garb; as well as her son, Dustyn Taylor. She...

Thomas E Losh

Thomas E Losh

Aug 2, 2024

Thomas E. Losh, 75, of rural Ohio City passed away Friday afternoon, August 2, 2024, at Van Wert Health, following a brief illness.

He was born on May 24, 1949, in Lima, Ohio the son of the late Carl L. and Wilda M. (Jervis) Losh. He married the former Twyla J. Augsburger in 1988 and she survives....

Betty Eileen (Overholt)  Boley

Betty Eileen (Overholt) Boley

Jul 29, 2024

Betty Eileen Boley, 98, of Van Wert passed away Monday morning, July 29, 2024, at VanCrest Nursing Home of Van Wert.

She was born on August 27, 1925, in York Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ira Von Overholt and Louisa Belle (Ralston) Overholt. On September 28, 1946, she married Carl Eugene Boley...

Johnny E Partin

Johnny E Partin

Jul 28, 2024

Johnny E. Partin, of Ohio City, OH., passed away quietly Sunday morning, July 28, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, OH. He was 79 years old when the Good Lord called him Home.

Johnny was born in Straight Creek, Ky., in the Bradfordtown community just outside of Pineville, Ky. He became a permanent resident of Ohio...

Clark Burdel Roberts

Clark Burdel Roberts

Jul 19, 2024

Clark Burdel "Sparky" Roberts, 74, passed away Friday afternoon at his residence in Hoaglin Township.

He was born on April 30, 1950, in Van Wert the son of the late Rudolph and Viona (Kline) Roberts. On November 26, 1976, he married the former Penny Jewell who survives.

Other family survivors include his four children, Shawn...

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