All Obituaries

Nancy K. Dellinger, age 72, of Hilliard, Ohio, met her Savior on Monday, February 1, 2021 at home.  Born in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Pete and Margaret Briggs, Nancy was a graduate of New Haven (IN) High School, Class of 1966.  She graduated from nursing school at Purdue-Fort Wayne University and would later retire from The Ohio State University Hospital as a Registered Nurse.  Like her father, Nancy had a passion for flying and worked towards her pilot’s license. ...

  Barbara A. (McGuire) Laing was torn from her family, loved ones, and this life in the wee hours of Friday, January 29, 2021, by the consequential damage done by the murderous COVID-19 Virus. What began as a cough turned this vigorous woman into a victim gasping for breath, then to a paralyzed patient reliant on machines to keep her alive. Barb survived the virus while on the ventilator for four weeks, but the damage to her body was done. Barbara was born in Kossuth County, Iowa, to...

Mary Ann Hoersten, 63, passed away at 11:39 Friday, January 29, 2021.  She was born October 2, 1957 a daughter of Isidore and Mildred A. (Schulte) Hoersten both of whom are deceased She is survived by her brothers: Jim, Jack, Tom and Mike. She  is also survived by special friends, Carol Sidle and Randy and Shirley Miller. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alice and brothers, Bill and Bob.   She had been employed by Community Health Professionals and was a member...

William Howard Jr., 91, of Fort Wayne, In. died at his residence Friday afternoon January 22, 2021.  He was born June 10, 1929 in Bedford, Mass.   He is survived by his wife, Diane (Berryman) Howard, six children:  Kristie Simkins, Will Howard, Jorge Howard, Don Howard, Carie Howard and Carol Payne,  many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Senior Master Sergeant Howard served 26 years in the U. S. Military starting with the Mass. National Guard. the U. S. Air...

Byron D. "Barney" Krugh of Van Wert passed away unexpectably on Monday, January 11, 2021.  He was born December 26, 1931 in York Township, a son of F. Paul and Lillian N. (Towers) Krugh both of whom are deceased.  He married Bette Vaske who preceded him in death on April 3, 2910.   He is survived by a daughter, Cathy (Woody) Fetzer and a son, Dean (Sherry) Krugh.  Grandchildren: Brandon (Coral) Fetzer, Jason (Kerri) Krugh, Jenny (Sean) Kennedy, Joe...

Sherman Richard Barker, 80, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.   He was born in Haviland, Ohio on February 23, 1940 a son of Elijah O. & Mildred (Hartzog) Barker, neither of whom survive.   He is survived by his siblings: Robert (Penny) Barker and Roger (Beth) Barker both of  Van Wert.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings:  Carl Barker, Dorothy (Bob)...

Denise Marie Smith, 60, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Denise was born July 3, 1960 in Van Wert, Ohio to the the late Donald  and Joan (Silvers) Smith.  She was a graduate of Van Wert High School and a long time employee of the Van Wert Co. Hospital and a volunteer for the Van Wert High School Athletic Department. Denise was adventurous, fun-loving, kind hearted, and never met a stranger.  She loved spending time...

Andrew G. Burrow, 74, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away at 9:08 AM Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on February 25, 1946 a son of William & Kathleen (Edwards) Burrow in Stratford-Upon-Avon England.  He married Jean Edwards who died February 14, 2016. Surviving him are his children: Kara (Toby) Cobb of Ischua, NY,  Krista Somerton of Van Wert, Kollin (Daniel) Burrow of Orlando, FL and a special nephew, Michael Edwards, who Andy and Jean...

Paul Perez, age 87, died at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Vancrest Healthcare Center.  He was born September 25, 1933, in Spencerville, Ohio, the son of Jesus and Julia (Morales) Perez. He is survived by his sons;  Stephan Perez of Van Wert and Andreas Perez of Harlan, IN ; grandchildren, Sarah  and Stefanie Perez both of Roanoke, IN and Alisa Perez of Hartford City IN; great grandchildren, Gavin, Conner, and Corbin; siblings Pat Robison and Evelyn Perez...

Mary Alice Louagie, age 89, of Van Wert passed away at Vancrest Healthcare Center at 5:59 PM Sunday, November 22, 2020.  She was born February 21, 1931 a daughter of Emile & Julia (Deruytter) Louagie, both of whom are deceased.   She is survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by SISTERS: Lena (Joe) Miller, Marie (Dale) Stripe, Laura Marie Louagie, Pauline (Victor) Garmyn,...