All Obituaries

Leona Pearl Claypool, 92, of Van Wert, left her hospice bed on July 12, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. She peacefully stepped onto the shores of Heaven to be greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, along with all of her family and friends who had gone on before her. Leona was a loving daughter, devoted wife, dedicated mother, doting grandmother, and a faithful Christian witness to everyone who crossed her path.   She was born on June 29, 1928 in Van Wert to the late Hiram A. and Minnie Pearl...

Patricia Hines Jenkins, a long-time schoolteacher and member of the Van Wert community, passed away on July 4, 2020, at the State of the Heart Care Hospice in Greenville, Ohio.  She was 93.  Pat was the daughter of Howard and Edna Catherine (Sunderman) Hines and the sister of Richard F. Hines.   Pat worked in the Hines and Son drugstore on Main Street until she began her teaching career.  She graduated from Van Wert High School in 1945 and obtained a degree in...

Irene Catherine Friemoth, 84, of Van Wert died Monday, June 15, 2020 at home after an extended illness.   Irene was born Nov. 30, 1935, in Ottoville, Ohio to the late Henry and Clara (Deitering) Koester.  On April 25, 1959 she married Donald N. Friemoth, who preceded her in death on March 10, 2019. Irene is survived by her children, Timothy (Melissa) Friemoth and Michael Friemoth DVM of Van Wert and Linda (Michael) Hawk of Rockford; five grandchildren, Shae Friemoth, Skyler...

Gail E. Sharp, age 77, of Van Wert, died at 3:58 AM Monday, May 25, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born April 18, 1943, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late John and Evelyn, (Elmquist) McNamara. She is survived by 2 sons;  Michael Curtis Lindeman of Monroe, MI and John (Julie) Lindeman of South Line, MI; 2 grandchildren Christopher Lindeman and Cate Lindeman.  She was preceded in death by one son, Steven Hulett. Private Family Graveside...

Justin Lee Snyder, 40, of Van Wert left this life at 6:00PM Friday, May 15, 2020 at his residence.  He was born August 22, 1979 in Van Wert to Kim B. & Vicki (Perl) Snyder.  His mother survives in Van Wert.   Surviving is his grandmother, Ange Dahling of Van Wert,  his brother, Trinity (Theresa) Snyder of Convoy, a half brother, Jordan Perl, his children, Sara Vogt, Lexi Snyder, Arianna Snyder, Niece, Hailey Snyder, Nephews, Trinity Snyder Jr. and Kyler ...

Bonnie Isabel (Adam) Wallace, most recently residing at Wesley Glen in Columbus, Ohio, but formerly of Van Wert County, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020, at Wesley Glen Retirement Community in Columbus, Ohio, after a short illness. Bonnie was born July 18, 1921 in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, to George A. and Nellie C. (Tuohy) Adam.  She graduated from Hoaglin Jackson High School in 1939, with 10 of the 20 members of her high school class living to see their 90th....

Emberlynn G. (McKeddie) Dawson, of Convoy, was born April 4, 2020 at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne and died there April 7, 2020. She is survived by her parents Olivia M. McKeddie and Chaise Dawson, of Convoy.  Also surviving are her Maternal Grandparents Carrie McKeddie and Shonn of Fort Wayne and Hobie and Darcy McKeddie of Wapakoneta- Maternal Great Grandparents Harry and Teresa McKeddie of Van Wert and Deborah and Paul Fry of Alger, Ohio.  Paternal...

Mary E. "Betty" Bilimek, age 84, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her Van Wert residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 20, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA. a daughter of James Edward and Mae (Keating) Murphy both of whom are deceased.  She married James A. Bilimek on October 23, 1950 and he died August 26, 2008. She is survived by her children: Barbara Thompson of Van Wert, Rick (Victoria) Bilimek of Middle Point, Ginny (Darryl) Ricketts of...

Joanne L. Bowen, 89, of Van Wert, died Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Van Wert Health.  She was born January 23, 1931 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert D. and Pearl (Mace) Arnold.  On  Jan. 26, 1953 she married Charles I. Bowen who preceded her in death Nov. 5, 1997.   She is survived by her children; Robin J. (Daniel) Kill of Delphos, Ohio and Charles D. "Rick" (Barbara) Bowen of Pandora, Ohio- grandchildren Michael (Sarah) Kill, Denise (Asa)...

Armando G. Aguirre, age 78, of Van Wert died at 5:30 PM Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born November 21, 1941 in Gonzales, Texas, a son of Refugio and Rosa (Garcia) Aguirre both of whom are deceased.  On January 7, 1961 he was married to Guadalupe Benevidez who survives in Van Wert. He is survived by 3 daughters, Cynthia Humrickhouse of Van Wert, Sonya (Rex) Kelly of Convoy and Christie (Stacy) Bowers of Greenville; 2 grand daughters:...