All Obituaries

Barbara J. Stutz, 81, of Van Wert, died at 11:55 PM Sunday, April 14,,2019 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born May 26, 1937 in Mandale, Ohio the daughter of Lawrence and Clara Marie (Hockenberry) Schisler.  On June 2, 1957 she married Billy G. Stutz and he preceded her in death September 8, 2003.  She is survived by her children Diana Marie (Jody "Bones") Terrell of Convoy, Ohio- Mark (Dawn) Stutz of Van Wert- Jay (Julie) Stutz of Scott, Ohio-...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Riley, age 84, of Van Wert died at 7:42 AM Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Vancrest Healthcare Center.  She was born September, 28, 1934 in Defiance, Ohio a daughter of Lavern and DNel Feeney, both of whom are deceased.  On September 28, 1952 she married John L. Riley who survives in Van Wert.   Surviving are two sons; Mike (Laura Kantner) Riley, and Bob (Stephanie Hartge) Riley and two daughters; Cheryl Jerome and Connie (Kelly) Kreischer,...

Tom L. Karnehm, Jr., age 62, died late Thursday evening, March 14, 2019, at Van Wert Co. Hospital.  He was born in Greenville, Ohio, June 3, 1956, the son of the late Tom L. Karnehm, Sr., and Donna Anne (O'Brien) Karnehm.   He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann (Sauder) Karnehm, Jr.- children Donelle Karnehm of Piqua, Ohio- Taylor (Shyanne Caudill, fiance) Karnehm of Van Wert- Zakery Karnehm of Middle Point- sister Connie (Ryan) Singer of Greenville, Ohio- 4 feline...

Donald Norbert Friemoth, 85, of Van Wert, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, at home.  He was born November 15, 1933  in Delphos, Ohio, the son of Frank and Margaret (Rahrig) Friemoth, who preceded him in death.  On April 25, 1959, he married Irene (Koester) Friemoth, who survives. Donald is also survived by his children, Michael Friemoth and Timothy (Melissa) Friemoth of Van Wert and Linda (Michael) Hawk of Rockford; five grandchildren, Shae Friemoth, Skyler Friemoth, Haley Hawk,...

David Allen Scott, age 66, died at 3:59 PM Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital,, Fort Wayne, IN.  He was born Feb. 10, 1952 in Van Wert the son of Robert and Emma Lee (Martin) Scott.  His mother survives in Van Wert. He is also survived by his sister Ruth Ann Scott of Van Wert and brothers Michael Scott of Van Wert, Jay B. Scott of Seattle, WA, and John Scott of Cypress, CA- nephews Jordon and Jared of Cypress and niece Kayla (John) Harvey of Edegeren, OH. David was a...

Mark Allen Minnich, 57, died at 12:01 AM, January 6, at Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.  He was born September 16, 1961, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Jon O. "Jack" and Patricia "Pat" (Vachon)  Minnich.  His mother survives in Payne, Ohio.   He is also survived by his sibilings:  Marijane (Michael) Crowe of New Haven, IN - Emmett (Rose) Minnich of Convoy, Ohio - Annette (Russell) Spindler of Rockford, Ohio - Scott (Carey)...

Bonnie Jean Kirkpatrick, 66, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 12 at Van Wert Health.  She was the daughter of William Paul and Dorothy J. (Smith) Kirkpatrick, both of whom are deceased. She is survived by her sister Penny (Larry) Kouts, 2 nephews, one niece, 1 great niece, 4 great nephews, and several cousins. Bonnie was grateful for her friends and co-workers at Wal-Mart.  She will be greatly missed for her very kind and caring ways. Viewing will be from 10:00 AM to...

Steven A. Goings, 63, of Van Wert, died at 5:19 PM. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  He was born Oct. 13,1955, in Paulding , Ohio, the son of the late Harold Ray and Mary (Miles) Goings.    He is survived by his son Ty Goings of Van Wert,  Sibilings: Judy Stevens of Clinton , Indiana - Mike (Mary) Goings of Bluffton, Ohio - Kenny Goings of Columbus, Ohio - Miles Goings of Paulding, Ohio - Tracey Goings of Paulding - Kathy (Elijah) McDonald of...

Karla Kay Routt, 70, of Cavett, died at 4:05 AM Saturday, November 10, 2018 at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born July 30, 1948, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of  the late Carl and Ioma (Brown-Clouse) Johnson.   Surviving are her husband Danny R. Routt of Cavett :  Sons: Jeffery (Lori)  Routt of Rockford, Ohio - Kevin B."Bubba" Routt of Cavett - Scott J. (Heidi) Routt of Milford, Ohio - Grandchildren: Keri,...