Obituaries Listing

Dec 17, 2013

Naomi R. VanDoren, age 81, of Van Wert, died at 4:35 PM Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert.

She was born December 20, 1931, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the Late Horace W. and Cecile (Ireland) Knittle.

On December 10, 1950, she married Kenneth E. "Skip" VanDoren who...

Dec 15, 2013

Marion Ortega of Van Wert died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1938 in Venedocia, Ohio the son of Hilario and Helen (Hernandez) Ortega. He was never married.

He is survived by 3 Brothers: John (Karen) Ortega of Vandalia, OH, David (Sherry) Ortega of Ashley, IN, and Hilario (Nancy)Ortega of...

Nov 17, 2013

Charlotte Stemen, 95, died at 10:28 AM Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Vancrest Healthcare Center. She was born October 5, 1918 in Philadelphia PA to Harry & Mildred (Smith) Alles who are both deceased.

In 1956 she married Charles Stemen who died in 1973. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marguerite Kelley Petrovia...

Nov 10, 2013

Kenneth E. Bockey, 57, of Delphos walked into Jesus' arms approximately 8:05 AM on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos being held by loving family. He was born February 27, 1956 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima to Walter E. and Anna Jean (Kroeger) Bockey.

He is survived by...

Nov 1, 2013

Benjamin T. Motycka, 57, of Convoy, died at 7:03 PM Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.

He was born February 17, 1956 in Van Wert to the late Joseph and Catherine (Hunter) Motycka.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Ann (Jerry) Helm of Convoy- Kay (Alan) Brandt of...

Oct 28, 2013

Charles R. "Chuck" Langdon, age 68, of Van Wert, died at 2:29 PM Monday, October 28, 2013, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born Jan. 15, 1945, in Van Wert the son of Robert and Alice (Sells) Langdon who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his children Jodi (Brian)...

Oct 16, 2013

Holly K. Baer died late Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at her Van Wert residence.

She was born June 24, 1964 in Van Wert the daughter of David and Cheryl (Fraker) Stittsworth who are both deceased.

She is survived by a daughter, Amber Yates of Spearfish, SD and a grandson, Lucas Chapa of Spearfish SD....

Oct 4, 2013

John K. Linser, 81, of Van Wert, died at 12:55 PM Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born in Van Wert December 7, 1931, the son of the late Edward and Berniece (Kennedy)Linser. On August 29,1952, he married Shirley (Dias) and she preceded him in death.

He...

Sep 23, 2013

Dawn A. Wallace, age 46, of Van Wert, died at 11:30 PM Monday, September 23, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She was born May 5, 1967, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Max and Zelda (Vanwormer) Miller.

She is survived by her children: Talina Wallace of Knoxville, TN-Bo Wallace of...

Sep 22, 2013

Virginia Marie Dolan-Cook of Convoy died at 7:08 PM Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Van Wert County Hospital.

She was born March 1, 1950 in Tacoma Washington, the daughter of Russell Clarence and Esther (Peters) Dolan who are both deceased.

Sheis survived by Sisters: Esther Viola (Richard) Miller of Convoy, Susan Elizabeth Goolsby of...

Sep 16, 2013

Annabet M. Cotterman,85, of Van Wert and formerly of Scott, Ohio, died at 11:25 PM Monday, September 16, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born Feb. 16, 1928, in Ann Arbor, Mich., the daughter of the late Fred and Grace (Kipfer) Shaner. She was married to Raymond Cotterman in June of 1949. He preceded...

Sep 11, 2013

Sharon Arlene Schisler, of Ohio City, died at 5:26 AM Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.

She was born January 25, 1943 in Van Wert, the daughter of Norman and Lillie (Gipe) Book, both of whom are deceased.

Survivors include daughters: Wendy M. Ross of Ohio City, Laura L. Adkins and...

Sep 4, 2013

Michael R. Kohorst, 65, of Van Wert died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at St. Rita's Medical Center Lima, OH following an extended illness.

He was born March 16, 1948 at St. Rita's in Lima to Carl S. and Dorothy M. (Becker) Kohorst.

On January 17, 1970 he married Cynthia (Young) Kohorst who survives in...

Sep 2, 2013

Nicholas Adam Mason, at 18 years of life, entered the presence of Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior.

He graduated in May from Lincolnview High School and Vantage Career Center in the Auto Tech program. Nick "Cookie" was a member of the high school wrestling team and was undefeated champion in the heavy weight...

Aug 31, 2013

Richard Frederick Watson of Van Wert died at 12:50 PM Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1927 at Antwerp, Ohio the son of Frederick & Erma (Utterbach) Watson who are both deceased. He was married to Beverly (Campbell) Watson who is also deceased.

Surviving are 4 Daughters:...

Aug 23, 2013

Ian Geoffrey Miller of Van Wert died early Friday morning, August 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 10, 1982 in Van Wert the son of Carl E. and Kay L. (Felger) Miller. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Van Wert.

He is also survived by 2 brothers: Carl B. (friend...

Aug 8, 2013

Brenda Louise Kiracofe of Van Wert died at 3:00 PM Thursday August 8, 2013 at St. Ritas Medical Center Lima, OH.

She was born April 24, 1956 in Van Wert to the late George A. and Vera Kathryn (Sites) Brewer. On March 8, 1975 she married Roger Lee Kiracofe who survives.

She is also...

Jul 30, 2013

Elijah Lee Sherman-Parks, 13, of Van Wert, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne. He was born May 7, 2000, in Bellevue, Ohio.

He is survived by his Mother and Step- Father Charity H. (John Ruppert II)Sherman-Ruppert. His Father and Step-Mother Doug (Katie) Parks, Jr.

He also is survived by his...

Jul 25, 2013

Albert L. "Jim" Hammond went to see the Lord and his beloved son, Troy on July 25, 2013.

He was born on August 10, 1945 the son of the late Curt and Edith (Hertel) Hammond. He is survived by his wife Treva (Adams), two Daughters: Nikki (Ben) Beougher of Convoy and MaryJo Hammond (Dave Taylor) of...

Jul 20, 2013

Jean Arlene Klausing of Van Wert died Saturday, July 20,2013, at 10:55 PM at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Van Wert.

She was born February 19, 1925, in Paulding the daughter of the late Charles and Goldie (Vincent) Bennett. On April 5, 1969, she married Clarence J. Klausing who preceded her in death.

She is...