Obituaries Listing

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,...

Patricia Hines (Hines) Jenkins

Jul 4, 2020

Patricia Hines Jenkins, a long-time schoolteacher and member of the Van Wert community, passed away on July 4, 2020, at the State of the Heart Care Hospice in Greenville, Ohio.  She was 93.  Pat was the daughter of Howard and Edna Catherine (Sunderman) Hines and the sister of Richard F. Hines.

Pat worked in the Hines and...

Irene Catherine Friemoth

Jun 15, 2020

Irene Catherine Friemoth, 84, of Van Wert died Monday, June 15, 2020 at home after an extended illness.

Irene was born Nov. 30, 1935, in Ottoville, Ohio to the late Henry and Clara (Deitering) Koester.  On April 25, 1959 she married Donald N. Friemoth, who preceded her in death on March 10, 2019.

Irene is...

Gail E. (Elmquist) Sharp

May 25, 2020

Gail E. Sharp, age 77, of Van Wert, died at 3:58 AM Monday, May 25, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born April 18, 1943, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late John and Evelyn, (Elmquist) McNamara.

She is survived by 2 sons;  Michael Curtis Lindeman of Monroe, MI and John (Julie) Lindeman...

Justin Lee Snyder

May 15, 2020

Justin Lee Snyder, 40, of Van Wert left this life at 6:00PM Friday, May 15, 2020 at his residence.  He was born August 22, 1979 in Van Wert to Kim B. & Vicki (Perl) Snyder.  His mother survives in Van Wert.

Surviving is his grandmother, Ange Dahling of Van Wert,  his brother, Trinity (Theresa) Snyder of Convoy,...

Bonnie Isabel (Adam) Wallace

Apr 18, 2020

Bonnie Isabel (Adam) Wallace, most recently residing at Wesley Glen in Columbus, Ohio, but formerly of Van Wert County, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020, at Wesley Glen Retirement Community in Columbus, Ohio, after a short illness.

Bonnie was born July 18, 1921 in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, to George A. and Nellie C....

Emberlynn G. (Mckeddie) Dawson

Apr 7, 2020

Emberlynn G. (McKeddie) Dawson, of Convoy, was born April 4, 2020 at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne and died there April 7, 2020.

She is survived by her parents Olivia M. McKeddie and Chaise Dawson, of Convoy.  Also surviving are her Maternal Grandparents Carrie McKeddie and Shonn of Fort Wayne and Hobie and Darcy McKeddie of Wapakoneta- Maternal...

Mary Elizabeth (Murphy) Bilimek

Mar 10, 2020

Mary E. "Betty" Bilimek, age 84, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her Van Wert residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 20, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA. a daughter of James Edward and Mae (Keating) Murphy both of whom are deceased.  She married James A. Bilimek on October 23, 1950 and he died August 26,...

Joanne L. (Arnold) Bowen

Mar 1, 2020

Joanne L. Bowen, 89, of Van Wert, died Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Van Wert Health.  She was born January 23, 1931 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert D. and Pearl (Mace) Arnold.  On  Jan. 26, 1953 she married Charles I. Bowen who preceded her in death Nov. 5, 1997.

She is survived by...

Armando G. Aguirre

Feb 9, 2020

Armando G. Aguirre, age 78, of Van Wert died at 5:30 PM Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born November 21, 1941 in Gonzales, Texas, a son of Refugio and Rosa (Garcia) Aguirre both of whom are deceased.  On January 7, 1961 he was married to Guadalupe Benevidez who survives in Van...

Gerald "Butch" Williams

Jan 25, 2020

Gerald "Butch" Williams, 76, of Van Wert, died at 9:32 PM Saturday at Van Wert Health.  He was born December 17, 1943, in Wren, Ohio the son of the late Russell and Dorothy Williams.

He is survived by his spouse, Barbara (Case) Williams, a son, Dennis Williams of Van Wert, grandchildren Alex, Sarah, and Ariel Williams and...

Helen G. (Mox) Gorman

Jan 7, 2020

Helen G. Gorman, age 92, of Van Wert died at Vancrest Healthcare Center Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 5:40 PM.  Private Family Services were held Friday, January 10, 2020 at Brickner Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating.  Burial followed in Ridge Cemetery.  Memorials to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Margaret M. "Maggie" (Scott) Pontius

Dec 25, 2019

Margaret M. "Maggie" Pontius, 82, of Van Wert, died at 4:25 PM Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Van Wert ER shortly after arrival.  She was born Dec. 10, 1937, in Plainfield, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Frank C. and Williamina (Leeds) Scott, Sr.  On June 7,1955, she married William I. "Bill" Pontius and he preceded her in...

Thelma Louise (Stegaman) Walls

Nov 27, 2019

Thelma Louise Walls, 94, formerly of Van Wert, died at 6:49 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Laurels of Shane Hill surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 25, 1925, in Ridge Twp., to the late Charles and Mary (Herminghuysen) Stegaman.  On April 20, 1946, she married George W. Walls who preceded her in death on...