Obituaries Listing

Barbara Ann (Mcguire) Laing, Bsn

Jan 29, 2021

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...

William Howard, Jr

Jan 22, 2021

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.

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Byron D. Krugh

Jan 11, 2021

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...

Sherman Richard Barker

Dec 22, 2020

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...

Denise Marie Smith

Dec 13, 2020

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...

Andrew G. Burrow

Nov 29, 2020

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)...

Mary Alice Louagie

Nov 22, 2020

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...

Paul Perez

Nov 22, 2020

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...

Marie L. "Marliese' (Trautwein) Perez

Nov 18, 2020

Marie L. "Marliese" Perez, age 84, died at Vancrest Healthcare Center Wednesday, November 18, at 8:30 AM.  She was born March 19, 1936, in Daxlanden, Germany, the daughter of the late Franz and Klara Trautwein.

She is survived by her husband Paul who died three days after Marie's death; two sons Andreas Perez of Harlan, IN and...

Curtis F. Miller

Nov 12, 2020

Curtis F. Miller, 86, of Convoy passed away at 8:30 PM Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at Vancrest Health Care.  He was born July 16, 1934 in Van Wert, Ohio a son of Earl and Pearl (Darling) Miller both of whom are deceased.

Curtis spent 27 years, spanning the Korean Conflict and Viet Nam War, in the United...

Diana Marie Terrell

Oct 20, 2020

Diana Marie Terrell, age 65, of Convoy, died late in the afternoon of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at her residence in rural Convoy.  She was born August 18, 1955, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Bill Stutz and  Barbara J. Schisler.  On December 21,1998 she married the love of her life and best friend Jody "Bones" Terrell...

Keith James Roberts

Sep 24, 2020

Keith James Roberts. 79, of Van Wert died at 10:05 PM Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.  He was born July 7, 1941, in Van Wert ,the son of the late Henry and Bernice (Book) Roberts.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Wise) Roberts of Van Wert- Sons Mitchell (Anita) Roberts of...

Edna (Beining) Baxter

Sep 18, 2020

Edna (Beining) Baxter, age 93, died peacefully at 6:40 PM on September 18, 2020.  The daughter of the late Oliver and Elizabeth Beining of Ottoville, OH, she is survived by 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren.  Her children are Beth DuVall (Bill) of LeLand, NC, Carol Williman (Pete) of Van Wert, OH, Marilyn Elrod (Albert) of Wilmington, NC,...

Thomas J. Metzger

Aug 27, 2020

On Thursday, August 27, 2020 Thomas J. Metzger passed peacefully at home at age 81.

Tom was born on October 31, 1938 in New Haven, Indiana to John and Heather (Owen) Metzger.  He married Jean Bolenbaugh on July 30, 1960.  Together they raised three sons, Michael, Guy, and Ty.

He proudly served in the United...

Cleota M. Knott

Aug 16, 2020

Cleota M. Knott, 92, of Van Wert passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.  She was born March 13, 1928 to the late Millard and Rosa (Miller) Knott of Van Wert.  Cleota loved the :Lord and enjoyed working at functions at the Wesley United Methodist Church.  She was always helping others.  She was...

Frances J. Kline

Aug 12, 2020

Frances J. Kline, 69, of Van Wert, died 12:00 Noon, August 12,2020, at her residence.  She was born September 20, 1949, in Pineville, Kentucky, the daughter of Willard R. and Josephine (Cadle) DeFevers..  She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Kline of Van Wert.

There will be no viewing or visitation.

Louise Alma Miller

Aug 9, 2020

Louise Alma Miller, 101, of Albuquerque, NM, stepped into Heaven on August 9, 2020.

Louise was a loving and giving person who always had a cute little grin on her face.  Even though she experienced physical challenges in the past few years, she had a way of making everyone smile as she always knew how to play...

Mary L. (Sowers) Looser

Jul 31, 2020

Mary L. Looser, 62, died Friday evening as the result of a Bicycle/Automobile accident on Convoy Road.  She was born in Van Wert February 23, 1958. the daughter of the late Richard and Barbara (Wilkie) Sowers.  On October 10, 1987 she married John S. Looser who survives.

Other survivors include two daughters Amanda (Josh) Rigdon of Delphos...

Shawn G. Cook

Jul 22, 2020

Shawn G. Cook, 61, of Convoy died at 12 noon, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his residence.

Shawn was born October 8, 1958 in Santa Monica, CA a son of Herbert and Lucille (White) Cook, both of whom are deceased.

He is survived by his son, Kevin R. R. Cook of Convoy, Lee Cook, the...

Leona Pearl (Cooper) Claypool

Jul 12, 2020

Leona Pearl Claypool, 92, of Van Wert, left her hospice bed on July 12, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. She peacefully stepped onto the shores of Heaven to be greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, along with all of her family and friends who had gone on before her. Leona was a loving daughter, devoted wife, dedicated mother,...