All Obituaries

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,...

Mary Ann Vaske, age 84, of Ohio City, passed away at 7:43 AM Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.   She was born May 15, 1934 in Fostoria, OH a daughter of Mary Jane King, who is deceased.  On Nov. 26, 1952 she married Ralph A. Vaske Sr. , who survives her in Ohio City. Also surviving are her children: Ralph (Dawn) Vaske Jr. of Willshire, Jo-Lyn (Gary) Krugh of Ohio City, Steve (Judy) Vaske of Ohio City, Jean (Mike) Eickholt of...

Juanita L. Ringer, age 98, of Van Wert, died at 8:39 PM Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born January 8, 1920, in Marion, IN, the daughter of the late Oris and Ruby (Zellers) Druckemiller. She is survived by her son Robert D. (Carol) Ringer, Sr. of Columbia City, IN- daughter Janet K. Ringer of Van Wert- grandchildren Robert D. Ringer,Jr. of Port Orange, FL-  Kris (Dan) Reuille of Ft. Wayne, IN- Randy (Brad) Ringer of Ft. Lauderdale,...

Lisa L. Baker, age 55, of Van Wert, died at 8:15 PM Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.  She was born December 2, 1962, in Jolliet, IL, the daughter of the late Richard Boothe and Shirley (Ed) Bettenhausen Kacian who survives in Alabama.   She is survived by her children Danielle Roberts and Amber Baker both of Van Wert- grandchildren Charles Clifford, III and Corryn Clifford both of Indianapolis, IN, Jocelyn Roberts, Elyssa Roberts, Kasyn (Ross)...

James Lewis Klinker, age 83, of Van Wert died at 12:30 PM Wednesday at Vancrest Healthcare.  He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of Ernest & Alice (Kochert) Klinker, both of whom are deceased.   On March 24, 1957 he married Alice "Joan" Shaw and she died September 18, 2011.  Surviving are 2 sons, Shawn (Cheryl) Klinker and Eric Klinker both of Van Wert.  Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Kyle (Jen) Klinker, Allison (David) Klinker, Gretchen...

Dorothy Pearl Friemoth, age 95, of Van Wert, died at 11:55 PM Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was  born June 15, 1923 in Van Wert the daughter of the late William N. and Gertrude (Thompson) Burley.  On July 23, 1949 she married Eugene A . Friemoth who preceded her in death June 3, 2004. She is survived by sons Gary Friemoth of Van Wert- David  Friemoth of Chapin South Carolina- Bruce (Rebecca) Friemoth of Rockford, Ohio- Grandchildren...