Obituaries Listing

Dec 23, 2021

Ireta A. Hutchison, 88, of Scott passed away at 1:20 AM Thursday at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.  She was born December 13, 1933 in Scott, Ohio a daughter of Warren Leon and Grace Juanita (Krugh) Decker both of whom are deceased.  On December 20, 1953 she married Don Owen Hutchison who preceded her in death.

She...

Dec 21, 2021

Mark J. Clark, 54, of Convoy passed away at 9:20 AM Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Mercer Health.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio a son of Jim and Martha (Wermer) Clark both of whom survive.

Also surviving him are sons: Austin (Leslie) Clark of Ohio City, Lucas Clark of Convoy and Chase Clark also of Convoy. ...

Nov 22, 2021

Brenda Kay Staten, 59, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 4:55 pm, November 22, 2021.

She was born March 17, 1962 to Gerald and Evelyn Breece.  She was a 1980 graduate of Van Wert High School.  Two years later she married her loving husband of 39 years John E. Staten Jr.  Affectionately known...

Nov 8, 2021

Patricia Lane,74, of Grover Hill, Ohio passed away at 12:45 PM Monday, November 8, 2021.  She was born in Leipsic, Ohio November 23, 1946 a daughter of John and Eda (Grant) Raines

She is survived by her children: Christine Manning of Antwerp, OH  John Talbott and Cathy (Martin) Newman both of Grover Hill, four grandchildren and 11...

Nov 7, 2021

Virginia Louise Stevens, 96 of Olathe, Kansas died at 11:35 pm Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Evergreen Community of Johnson County. She was born April 7, 1925 in Van Wert County Ohio to the late James Alvin Winters and Goldie (Waldron) Winters.  On March 21, 1945 she married the late James Ellsworth Stevens.

Survivors include a son...

Nov 1, 2021

Billie May (Barnes) Battle of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan passed away November 1, 2021. Billie is survived by her granddaughters Kathleen (Franklin) Hopkins and Anna (Seth) Baker, her daughter-in-law Nancy Battle, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James F. Battle, son James T. Battle, and daughter Margaret Battle Kiernan.

Billie was born in...

Oct 30, 2021

Charles R. "Charlie" Hire,77, died Saturday October 30, 2021 at Van Wert Health. He was born to Glenn & Caroline (Lane) Hire on Oct. 31, 1943 in Van Wert.  He married Barbara Jean Ashton on Oct. 13, 1968.  Both of his parents and his wife preceded him in death.

Charlie is survived by a daughter, Tamara "Tami"...

Oct 18, 2021

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...

Oct 13, 2021

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,...

Sep 24, 2021

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...

Sep 8, 2021

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...

Aug 14, 2021

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...

Aug 4, 2021

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.       ....

Jul 28, 2021

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...

Jul 23, 2021

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...

Jul 20, 2021

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...

Jul 5, 2021

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...

Jun 15, 2021

Darla M. Sanderson, age 62, of rural Middle Point, died at 8:10 AM Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Van Wert Health.  She was born July 7, 1958 to the late Kenneth and Myra Ruth (Hilton) Parsons.

She is survived by her husband, Dale L. Sanderson,  Children;  Jessica (Thomas) Jeffords of Van Wert - Lee M. (Daniel) Kellermyer...

Jun 6, 2021

Jared Q. Richey (49) of Hilliard, Ohio died unexpectedly on Sunday June 6, 2021. Born on June 21, 1971, in Lima, Ohio, Jared grew up in Van Wert where he attended Lincolnview High School. After graduation, Jared attended Columbus State Community College where he studied to be an RN. Jared served his country in the Army National Guard and...

May 26, 2021

Richard "Rick" P. Say, 70, of Van Wert, died at 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Van Wert Health.  He was born August 19, 1950 in Van Wert the son of the late Charles R. and Mary (Pollock) Say.  His mother survives in Van Wert.

He is also survived by his wife Linda J. (Showalter) Say...