All Obituaries

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:...

Gerald "Butch" Williams, 76, of Van Wert, died at 9:32 PM Saturday at Van Wert Health.  He was born December 17, 1943, in Wren, Ohio the son of the late Russell and Dorothy Williams.  He is survived by his spouse, Barbara (Case) Williams, a son, Dennis Williams of Van Wert, grandchildren Alex, Sarah, and Ariel Williams and a brother, Don Williams. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dixie. Butch was employed by General Electric both in Decatur and Fort Wayne,...

Helen G. Gorman, age 92, of Van Wert died at Vancrest Healthcare Center Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 5:40 PM.  Private Family Services were held Friday, January 10, 2020 at Brickner Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating.  Burial followed in Ridge Cemetery.  Memorials to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Margaret M. "Maggie" Pontius, 82, of Van Wert, died at 4:25 PM Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Van Wert ER shortly after arrival.  She was born Dec. 10, 1937, in Plainfield, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Frank C. and Williamina (Leeds) Scott, Sr.  On June 7,1955, she married William I. "Bill" Pontius and he preceded her in death April 6, 2007. She is survived by her children: William I. Pontius, Jr of Van Wert- Margaret Dian Collins of Linden,...

Thelma Louise Walls, 94, formerly of Van Wert, died at 6:49 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Laurels of Shane Hill surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 25, 1925, in Ridge Twp., to the late Charles and Mary (Herminghuysen) Stegaman.  On April 20, 1946, she married George W. Walls who preceded her in death on June 16, 1990. She is survived by her daughters Patricia "Pattie" Puckett of Muleshoe, TX and Sandra "Sandy" (Larry) Hirschy of...

Betty Jane Rhodes, 90, of Van Wert, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 5:04 PM at her residence.  She was born September 30, 1929 in York Township, Van Wert, the daughter of  Marion H. and Mildred (Williams) Reidenbach.  Her husband, Bob Rhodes, preceded her in death December 2, 2008. She is survived by her children:  Robert (Brenda) Rhodes of Marysville, Ohio, Roger (Teresa) Rhodes of Fort Wayne, IN, Randy Rhodes of Van Wert, Ronda (Dana) Pollock of Van Wert-...

Barbara Ann Fulk, 56, of Van Wert died at 3:31 AM Sunday, November 10, 2019 at her residence.  She was born May 10, 1963 a daughter of Harold and Jeanette (Burris) Waltmire.  Her father is deceased and her mother survives.  She married Michael L. Fulk on May 15, 1989 who survives. Also surviving are step-children:  Jenny Lou Rosalez, Jonathon M. Fulk, and Janelle M. Banister and 7 grandchildren.  She is also survived by brothers and sisters, Steve Waltmire, Myrna...

Colin E. Keipper, age 57, died at 8:32 AM Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN.  He was born May 8, 1962 in Munich, Germany the son of Robert V. and Martha (Schilling) Keipper.  His mother survives in Van Wert.  On October 10, 1987 he married Gladys Peters and she survives in Van Wert. He is also survived by his children:  Amber, Robert (Grace), and Erica Keipper all of Van Wert- grandchild, August Cinninger of Van Wert, -...