All Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Martz, son of Ralph T. and Elizabeth M. (Cox( Martz passed away early Monday morning at Van Wert Manor at the age of 86.  He was born June 26, 1935 in Berne, Indiana and spent the majority of his life in Van Wert, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Eugene A. Martz and Roger L. Martz.  He is survived by his sister, Patricia L. Jackson. Jerry served in the U. S. Army in Germany and France following the Korean Conflict. A graveside service...

Gregory W. Unterbrink, 71, of Convoy, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Van Wert Health.  He was born March 20, 1950 in Van Wert a son of Donald and Patty Lou (Debolt) Unterbrink who are both deceased.  He married Mary H. Mendoza who survives him.   He is also survived by a daughter Roxanne (Todd) Utrup of Delphos, grandchildren: Logan, Samantha and Allison, a sister Sandra (spouse Ned who is deceased) Young of Columbus, a brother, Daniel (Jennifer) Unterbrink,...

Rebecca Lynn Bacon Brown, age 80, died on September 24, 2021 in Cincinnati, OH. She was born January 14, 1941 in Hudson, MI, a daughter of Orville and Ellen (Leas) Bacon.  Becky was a graduate of Hudson High School class of 1959. She is survived by a daughter Jody (Charles) Fryman of Cincinnati, grandchildren Jacob and Kyle Fryman of Cincinnati, and Zachary Stephens of Kalamazoo, MI. She is also survived by a sister, Nancy L. Johnson of St. Joseph, MI. She was preceded in death by...

Thomas Charles “Charlie” Brickner, age 76 of Van Wert died Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  He was born June 22, 1945 in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Carl F. and Madge (Angevine) Brickner.   He is survived by his daughters, Aimee (Rich Rodriguez) Brickner of North Garden, VA, Major Virginia Brickner of Anchorage, AK and Sarah (Philip Maxon) Brickner of Galena, OH; Twin brother, Jim Brickner of Van Wert; Nephews, Carl Brickner of Tipp City, OH and Michael...

Willie C. Eddins, Jr., age 74 of Van Wert died at Van Wert Health Saturday August 14, 2021 at 2:15 PM.  He was born September 12, 1946 in Starkville, Mississippi the son of the late Willie C. and Clara (Boyd) Eddins, Sr.  On August 1, 1970 he married Patricia Evans who survives him in Van Wert.   He is also survived by his son Damon (Shanette) Eddins of Van Wert; Siblings Herman Eddins, Gaines  (Dina) Moran, Curtis Eddins all of Van Wert, Evette Williams and...

Janet D. Becker, age 87, of Van Wert died at 2:40 AM Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.  She was born December 4, 1933 in Spencerville, OH the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Masters) Rhoades.   She married Robert "Bob" Becker May 11, 1952 and he preceded her in death December 20, 1999.       . She is survived by her children Lori Becker of Van Wert: Alan (Dawn) Becker of Bradenton, Florida: Grand children Michael...

Thomas Donald Stachler, 50 of Ohio City passed away on July 28, 2021 at Van Wert Health. He was born to Dennis and the late Phyllis (Huber) Stachler.  On June 15, 1996, he married Diana Renner who survives in Ohio City.  They recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. He is survived by a daughter, Kayla Stachler (Cole Ketchum) of Ohio City.  He is also survived by his father, sisters and brother, Amanda and Tim Bertke of New Bremen, Laura and Bill Ryan of...

Marcia K. (Snyder) Dangler, age 73, of Van Wert, died at 7:31 AM Friday, July 23, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born September 20, 1947 at Van Wert the daughter of the late Hermie Snyder and Roxie (Routt) Grieshaber   She married Roger D. Dangler who preceded her in death July 25, 2011. She is survived by her children:  Tina Hammond, Neil Hammond, and Jessica (Dangler) Sargent all of Van Wert-Grandchildren Starrae (Daniel) Musser...

Martha E. "Annie" Keipper, age 81, of Columbus, IN, died at 8:05 AM Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Hospice at the home of her daughter Mary Shelton of Columbus, IN. She was born July 9, 1940, in Hanau, Germany the daughter of the late Heinrich and Katherina (Hoffman) Schilling.  On December 22, 1956 she married Robert V. Keipper who preceded her in death November 17,1997. She is survived by her children:  Mary (Richard) Shelton of Columbus, IN- Susie Emrick of Van Wert-...

Jeffery M. Young, age 61, of Van Wert, died at 11:55 AM Monday, July 5, 2021, at Mercy Health in Lima.  He was born February 8, 1960 in Van Wert the son of the late Ervin N. and M. Jane (Tomlinson) Young. He is survived by his daughter Madison J. Young and his former spouse Kari Young both of Van Wert;  brothers Timothy (Kathy) Young and K.David (Connie) Young both of Van Wert and sisters Cynthia Kohorst and Melanie Mace both of Van Wert and nieces and nephews. He was a...