Betty Jane Cox
Mar 17, 2026
Betty Jane (Lockhart) Cox 86 of Ohio city was welcomed peacefully into her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 and is now rejoicing in the presence of our savior.
Betty was born on May 24, 1939 to Dale and Rhea Lockhart. On June 29, 1957 she married the love of her life, Walter Cox who survives.
Together they celebrated 68 years...
Robert Michael Klim
Mar 14, 2026
Robert Michael Klim, 70, of Van Wert passed away, Saturday morning, March 14, 2026, at VanCrest of Van Wert.
He was born on August 16, 1955, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Paul Klim of Springfield, Ohio and the late Alice Colleen (O’Connell) Klim. He was preceded in death by his wife Vicki Lynn (Amweg) Klim on November 3, 2009.
Family survivors...
Kathy L Jenkins
Mar 10, 2026
Kathy Lynn Jenkins, 75, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026, at VanCrest of Delphos.
She was born on September 02, 1950, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Edward Sowers and Francile Gertrude (Strunkenburg) Baumgartner. On August 22, 1969, she married William Lee Jenkins who survives of Van Wert.
Kathy is survived by one son,...
Cloyd Franklin Miller
Mar 7, 2026
Cloyd Franklin Miller (94) passed away at Van Crest Nursing Home of Van Wert on March 7th, 2026.
He was born on March 11, 1932, to the late Alonzo Miller and Effie Ashbaugh. On January 14, 1955, Cloyd Miller and Dorothy (Miller) were united in marriage, and together cherished 70 years of marriage. Cloyd was a member of the Middle Creek...
Sandra Mary Palombi
Mar 6, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) M. Palombi, 88, of Van Wert passed away Friday night, March 6, 2026, at Homestead at Towne Center of Van Wert.
She was born on August 9, 1937, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Antimo Ciccone and Antoinette (Valentino) Ciccone. On April 4, 1959, she married George Angelo Palombi who preceded her in death on June 8,...
Esther Naoma Mae Thatcher
Mar 6, 2026
Esther Thatcher, 88, of Walnut Creek, California and formerly of Van Wert, passed away Friday morning at Turrin House in Pleasant Hill, California.
She was born on November 4, 1937, in Logan County the daughter of the late Rev. Clark B. and Sylvia M. (Jacobs) Price. On April 1, 1956, she married Gerald D. Thatcher who preceded her in death on...
Sonja K. Knittle
Mar 4, 2026
Sonja Kay Knittle, 83, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2026, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert..
She was born on November 27, 1942, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Richard Ford and Alice Hope (Wilcox) Ford. On August 11, 1963, she married Gordon “Gordie” L. Knittle who survives of Van Wert.
Sonja was...
Iona L. Keuneke
Feb 24, 2026
Iona Lou Keuneke, 93, of St. Marys, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026, at Otterbein of St. Marys.
She was born on January 26, 1933, in Warren Township, Huntington County, Indiana the daughter of the late Ervin Franklin Lahr and Ruth J. (Lassiter) Lahr. On June 20, 1965, she married the love of her life Hubert O. Keuneke who...
John A. Hawk
Feb 23, 2026
John A. Hawk, age 81, of Rockford passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
John was born on September 23,1944, in Celina, Ohio to his parents the late George (Rex) Hawk and Wanda (Ethel) Bollenbaugh Hawk.
John is survived by his wife Beverly (Wurster) Hawk whom he married on October 10, 1964. Also surviving are...
Mitchell G. Beech
Feb 22, 2026
Mitchell Gene Beech, 60, passed away at Stillwater Hospice Home Southwest of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sunday morning, February 22, 2026.
He was born on November 20, 1965, in Van Wert to the late Harold Duane Beech and Betty (Myers) Beech.
Other family survivors include his son; Mace (Elise) Beech of Fort Wayne, IN; his significant other, Margaret Williams of Scott; two grandchildren,...
Jondel B. Kashner
Feb 21, 2026
Jondel Brady Kashner, 29, of Convoy passed away Saturday evening at Ohio Health Van Wert Hospital.
She was born on August 10, 1996, in Van Wert the daughter of Tamera Kim (Robinson) Menke who survives. On September 5, 2020, she married Douglas Ray Kashner who also survives.
Other family members include her step-father, Michael John Menke; half-sister, Skyla Brooke Menke of Marion,...
Mary C. Wolters
Feb 11, 2026
Mary Catherine “MC” (Eyink) Wolters, 93, of Gilbert, AZ, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 11, 2026, at the Azalea Assisted Living in Gilbert, AZ.
She was born on June 8, 1932, in Chickasaw, Mercer County, Ohio to her mother the late Loretta M. Budde who preceded her in death.
Survivors include three children, Robert (Donna) Wolters, Jr. of Van Wert, Mitchell (Shela)...
Sylvia M. Hoghe
Feb 10, 2026
Sylvia Marie Hoghe, 95, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 10, 2026, at VanCrest of Van Wert.
She was born on April 26th, 1930, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County, to the late Earle C. Hoghe and Sylvia May (Parker) Hoghe.
Family survivors include her nieces: Carol Smetzley of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Rosalyn (Jim) Witten of Phoenix, Arizona; Gloria (Jon)...
Kathleen C. Bolenbaugh
Jan 31, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Claire Bolenbaugh 70, of Van Wert passed away Saturday afternoon, January 31, 2026, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home in Van Wert.
She was born on February 14, 1955, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of the late Maynard R. Jacks and Dorothy M. (DeMoss) Jacks. On July 12, 1989, she married Burdette A. Bolenbaugh who survives of...
Herbert L. Dawson
Jan 28, 2026
Herbert L. Dawson passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 28, 2026, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on June 21, 1945, in Convoy, Ohio at their family home to the late Donald Ervin Dawson, Sr. and Carrie Marie (Stittsworth) Dawson.
Herb is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jackie Fern (Ewald) Dawson; his two sons, Steven L...
Lycrecia A. Carrier
Jan 27, 2026
Lycrecia Ann Carrier nee Jenkins, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away surrounded by her loving husband and children on January 27, 2026, at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 4, 1956, in Van Wert, Ohio, to N. Gerald Jenkins and Loretta Anne Siders, who predeceased her in death.
Lycrecia...
Dave Brian Conn
Jan 23, 2026
David B. “Dave” Conn, 64, passed away Friday morning, January 23, 2026, at his residence in Van Wert.
He was born on April 7, 1961, in Van Wert the son of the late Frank and Winifred (Shoaf) Conn. On October 22, 1983, he married his wife Lynda who survives in Van Wert.
Other family survivors include his son, Jordan (Mariah) Conn of...
Jeanne Olive Rhoades
Jan 18, 2026
Jeanne Olive Rhoades, age 59, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Plain City, Ohio.
She was born on June 6, 1966, in Paulding, Ohio, the daughter of the late David Wayne Rhoades and Alice Annette (Mathew) Rhoades, who survives of Delaware, Ohio.
Survivors include her three children, Jasmine (Steven) McKee...
Karla Rae Sheets
Jan 17, 2026
Karla Rae Sheets, 70, of Van Wert passed away Saturday evening, on January 17, 2026, at the Concord Care Center of Toledo.
She was born on September 16, 1955, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Carl L. Sheets and Viola Margaret (Prichard) Sheets.
Karla is survived by her son, Aaron Roehm of St. Marys; two brothers, Duane (Kay) Sheets...
Ginger Ann Brown
Jan 16, 2026
Ginger Ann Brown, 82, of Van Wert passed away Friday evening, January 16, 2026, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on August 17, 1943, in Celina, Ohio the daughter of the late Rolland LeRoy and Ina Arlene (Stauffer) Blakeley. On September 7, 1968, she married Herbert Junior Brown who preceded her in death on July 21, 2020.
Family survivors...
