Obituaries Listing

Daniel Steven Gutierrez

Aug 1, 2011

56, died on Monday, August 1, 2011, in Ft. Wayne, IN.

He was born September 17, 1954, in Van Wert, the son of John and Josephine (Marez) Gutierrez who both preceded him in death.

Survivors include three children, Keith D. (Tiffany) Gutierrez of Amherst, OH, Jason S. Gutierrez and Andrew J. Gutierrez both of...

Roger D. Dangler

Jul 25, 2011

66, of Van Wert, died in the a.m. Monday, July 25, 2011, at his home.

He was born August 28, 1944, in Van Wert, the son of Chester and Isabel (Kiggins) Dangler who both preceded him in death. He married Marcia (Snyder) Dangler who survives in Van Wert.

Mr. Dangler retired from Herbert E....

Ernest Alexander Parkanzky

Jul 6, 2011

Ernest Alexander Parkanzky passed away suddenly on July 6, 2011.

He was born to the late Alec and Hermina Parkanzky in Detroit, Michigan on April 30, 1931. He married Theresa (Kufta) on April 19, 1958 at St. Michaels Church in Muskegon, Michigan.

Survivors include six children and 19 grandchildren: Daniel (Kim) Parkanzky of Chelsea,...

Zelda R. Miller

Jun 25, 2011

Zelda R. Miller, 68, of Van Wert, died June 25, 2011 at 11:34 p.m. at Van Wert County Hospital.

She was born March 18, 1943, in Van Wert, OH to Ralph Van Wormer and Esther (Pierce) Cox who preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters, Dawn (Miller) Wallace of Van Wert...

Gertrude L. Washburn

Jun 17, 2011

Gertrude L. Washburn,93,of Van Wert, OH passed away peacefully at 9:00 AM Friday, June 17, 2011 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, OH. She also had additional loving care through St. Rita's Hospice Team of Lima, OH.

She was born October 28, 1917 in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late George and Florence...

Heather Metzger

Jun 14, 2011

Heather Metzger, 95, of Van Wert, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2011 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born May 1, 1916 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Thomas and Harriet (Higgins) Owen.

She married her loving husband, John Metzger, Sr., on July 23,...

Michael Raymond "Bo" Gibbs

Jun 9, 2011

Michael Raymond "Bo" Gibbs, 62, of Venedocia, died at 11:10 a.m. on June 9, 2011 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born January 2, 1949, in Lima, OH to the late George Elwood and Mary Louise (Yoder) Gibbs. He married Katherine (Freels) Gibbs on January 12, 1983 and she survives in Venedocia.

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David H. Lewis

Jun 9, 2011

David H. Lewis, age 62, of Van Wert, died at 3:45 AM Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.

He was born June 27, 1948, in Van Wert, to Delmer D. and Nellie (Stone) Lewis, both deceased.

He is survived by Rita M. Lewis and also by 1 Son, Douglas M. Lewis,...

Priscilla Sue Mcmahen

Jun 6, 2011

Priscilla Sue McMahen, 49, of Van Wert, died in the morning on Monday, June 6, 2011, at her residence in Van Wert.

She was born June 20, 1961, in Paulding, OH, the daughter of the late Jack Lavender and Martha May Flory who survives. She married George McMahen on November 6, 1980. He survives in Van...

Raymond L. Coleman

Jun 6, 2011

Raymond L. Coleman died at 4:25 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2011, at the Van Wert County Hospital.

He was born January 15, 1921, in Lodi, OH, the son of the late Raymond F. and Marie (Marble) Coleman. On February 3, 1945, he married Patricia (Steinmetz) Coleman, who preceded him in death on July 8, 2005.

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Marguerite Adams

Jun 1, 2011

Marguerite Adams, 100, Middle Point, died at 8:15 p.m. on June 1, 2011 at Van Wert Manor.

She was born June 9, 1910, in Straughan, OH to the late Joseph and Lena (Wollet) Baker.

She is survived by her children, Myrna Bolenbaugh of Glenmore, OH, Maxine (Dan, deceased)Smith of St. Louis, MO, Randy (Colleen)...

Jesse L. Dickerhoof

May 22, 2011

Jesse L. Dickerhoof, 29, of Van Wert, died in the morning on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at his residence in Van Wert.

He was born January 20, 1982, in Van Wert, OH, the son of the late Tim L. and Deborah "Zaddie" (Flickinger) Dickerhoof. He married Stephanie R. (Fannon) Dickerhoof on May 6, 2011. She survives...

Ferne Odell

May 12, 2011

Hulda Ferne Odell, 94, formerly of Van Wert, has been living in Columbus since 2001 where she has been lovingly cared for by the staff at New Albany Gardens and Care Center. Her work there is done, and the journey of her new life has begun. Ferne was married to Lewis W. Dustman and then to Ralph E....

Clarence John Klausing

May 8, 2011

Clarence John Klausing of Van Wert passed away peacefully at his residence at 7:10 PM Sunday May 8, 2011 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born August 27, 1926 in Ottovile, OH to Alyous J. & Margaret Matilda (Wurst) Klausing both of whom are deceased. He married Jean Arlene (Bennett) on April 5, 1969...

Lena May Storie

May 1, 2011

Lena May Storie, 85, Van Wert, died at 4:55 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Van Wert.

She was born October 2, 1925, in Gouverneur, NY to the late Charles W. and Ella Jane (Thompson) Stowell. On June 14, 1944, she married Richard M. Storie. He preceded her in death on March...

Rosario G. Contreras

Apr 27, 2011

Rosario G. Contreras was born January 9, 1965 in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of Jesus Contreras and the late Rita G. Sanchez.A

Sally Jo Moser

Apr 6, 2011

Sally Jo Moser, 69, of Van Wert, died at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born July 4, 1941, in Lima, OH, the daughter of the late Carl "CD" and Delores (Moening) Shafer, who survives in Lima, OH. She married Gerald "Gerry" Moser on July 3, 1976...

Steve A. Raudabaugh

Mar 27, 2011

Steve A. Raudabaugh, 52, died March 27, 2011 at 10:54 p.m. at Van Wert County Hospital.

He was born December 23, 1958, in Scott, OH, the son of Roy Edward Raudabaugh, John and Emma J. (Hoover) Lewis.

Survivors include 4 sisters, Sharon Jean of Denver, CO, Cynthia of Virginia, Linda Shriver of Pennsylvania, and...

Joseph Philip Showalter

Mar 26, 2011

Joseph Philip Showalter, 76, of Grover Hill, died at 4:38 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, IN.

He was born April 24, 1934, in Cloverdale, OH, the son of the late Simon Sylvester and Marie Violet (Campbell) Showalter. He married Norma Jean (Pratt) Showalter on September 5, 1953 and she preceded...

Tony L. Grieshaber

Mar 22, 2011

Tony L. Grieshaber, 52, of Van Wert, died at 12:29 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born May 26, 1958, in Van Wert, the son of the late Joseph B. and Roxie (Routt) Grieshaber. He married Lucy (Mullen) Grieshaber on October 4, 1980 and she survives in Van Wert.

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