Obituaries Listing

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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Jennie Irene Yakos

Mar 2, 2011

Jennie Irene Yakos, 85, Van Wert, died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Van Wert.

She was born January 6, 1926, in Millbury, OH, to the late Frank and Agnes (Konecny) Motycka. On November 20, 1948, she married Joe Yakos, who survives in Van Wert.

She is survived...

Patricia J. Lahmon

Feb 18, 2011

Patricia J. Lahmon, 80, of Van Wert, died February 18, 2011 at 1:40 p.m. at Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born January 29, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late James J. and Bessie (Wiechart) Irwin. On July 3, 1954, she married James H. "Sam" Lahmon, who preceeded her in death...

Logan Allen Darst

Jan 21, 2011

Logan Allen Darst, 11 months, of Van Wert, died at 7:42 PM Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at his residence.  He was born in Lima, OH, February 16, 2010, to Latricia C. (Wappelhorst) and David A. Darst who survive in Van Wert.  He is also survived by his Maternal Grandmother, Patricia Baldwin of Van Wert, Maternal Grandfather Ted Adams...

Russell W. "Rusty" Mace

Jan 15, 2011

Russell W. "Rusty" Mace, 75, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord at 3:24 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011, at St. Ritas Medical Center.

He was born April 4, 1935, in Van Wert, the son of the late W. Russell and Ella G. (Rise) Mace. On June 20, 1959, he married Janice (Kill) Mace...

Kay Lynne Reed

Jan 5, 2011

59, of Rockford, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 3:52am at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima, OH.

She was born November 3, 1951, in Van Wert, OH. The daughter of the late Pete and Katherine (Haller) Agler. She was formerly married to Ron King who survives. She married Wayne Reed on February 1, 2002, who...