Obituaries Listing

Apr 14, 2019

Barbara J. Stutz, 81, of Van Wert, died at 11:55 PM Sunday, April 14,,2019 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born May 26, 1937 in Mandale, Ohio the daughter of Lawrence and Clara Marie (Hockenberry) Schisler.  On June 2, 1957 she married Billy G. Stutz and he preceded her in death September 8, 2003.  She is survived by...

Mar 17, 2019

Jacqueline (Jackie) Riley, age 84, of Van Wert died at 7:42 AM Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Vancrest Healthcare Center.  She was born September, 28, 1934 in Defiance, Ohio a daughter of Lavern and DNel Feeney, both of whom are deceased.  On September 28, 1952 she married John L. Riley who survives in Van Wert.

Surviving are...

Mar 14, 2019

Tom L. Karnehm, Jr., age 62, died late Thursday evening, March 14, 2019, at Van Wert Co. Hospital.  He was born in Greenville, Ohio, June 3, 1956, the son of the late Tom L. Karnehm, Sr., and Donna Anne (O'Brien) Karnehm.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann (Sauder) Karnehm, Jr.- children Donelle Karnehm of Piqua,...

Mar 10, 2019

Donald Norbert Friemoth, 85, of Van Wert, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, at home.  He was born November 15, 1933  in Delphos, Ohio, the son of Frank and Margaret (Rahrig) Friemoth, who preceded him in death.  On April 25, 1959, he married Irene (Koester) Friemoth, who survives.

Donald is also survived by his children, Michael Friemoth and...

Feb 9, 2019

David Allen Scott, age 66, died at 3:59 PM Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital,, Fort Wayne, IN.  He was born Feb. 10, 1952 in Van Wert the son of Robert and Emma Lee (Martin) Scott.  His mother survives in Van Wert.

He is also survived by his sister Ruth Ann Scott of Van Wert and...

Jan 6, 2019

Mark Allen Minnich, 57, died at 12:01 AM, January 6, at Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.  He was born September 16, 1961, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Jon O. "Jack" and Patricia "Pat" (Vachon)  Minnich.  His mother survives in Payne, Ohio.

He is also survived by his sibilings:  Marijane (Michael) Crowe of New Haven,...

Dec 12, 2018

Bonnie Jean Kirkpatrick, 66, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 12 at Van Wert Health.  She was the daughter of William Paul and Dorothy J. (Smith) Kirkpatrick, both of whom are deceased.

She is survived by her sister Penny (Larry) Kouts, 2 nephews, one niece, 1 great niece, 4 great nephews, and several cousins.

Bonnie was...

Dec 4, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Fredrick Eugene Jenkins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 21, 2018

Steven A. Goings, 63, of Van Wert, died at 5:19 PM. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  He was born Oct. 13,1955, in Paulding , Ohio, the son of the late Harold Ray and Mary (Miles) Goings.

He is survived by his son Ty Goings of Van Wert,  Sibilings: Judy Stevens of Clinton , Indiana...

Nov 10, 2018

Karla Kay Routt, 70, of Cavett, died at 4:05 AM Saturday, November 10, 2018 at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born July 30, 1948, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of  the late Carl and Ioma (Brown-Clouse) Johnson.

Surviving are her husband Danny R. Routt of Cavett :  Sons: Jeffery (Lori)  Routt of...

Sep 22, 2018

Mary Ann Vaske, age 84, of Ohio City, passed away at 7:43 AM Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.   She was born May 15, 1934 in Fostoria, OH a daughter of Mary Jane King, who is deceased.  On Nov. 26, 1952 she married Ralph A. Vaske Sr. , who survives her in Ohio City.

Aug 28, 2018

Juanita L. Ringer, age 98, of Van Wert, died at 8:39 PM Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born January 8, 1920, in Marion, IN, the daughter of the late Oris and Ruby (Zellers) Druckemiller.

She is survived by her son Robert D. (Carol) Ringer, Sr. of Columbia City, IN-...

Aug 11, 2018

Lisa L. Baker, age 55, of Van Wert, died at 8:15 PM Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.  She was born December 2, 1962, in Jolliet, IL, the daughter of the late Richard Boothe and Shirley (Ed) Bettenhausen Kacian who survives in Alabama.

She is survived by her children Danielle Roberts and Amber...

Aug 1, 2018

James Lewis Klinker, age 83, of Van Wert died at 12:30 PM Wednesday at Vancrest Healthcare.  He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of Ernest & Alice (Kochert) Klinker, both of whom are deceased.   On March 24, 1957 he married Alice "Joan" Shaw and she died September 18, 2011.

Surviving are 2 sons, Shawn (Cheryl)...

Jul 27, 2018

Dorothy Pearl Friemoth, age 95, of Van Wert, died at 11:55 PM Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was  born June 15, 1923 in Van Wert the daughter of the late William N. and Gertrude (Thompson) Burley.  On July 23, 1949 she married Eugene A . Friemoth who preceded her in death June...

Jul 21, 2018

Ronald D. Neate, 74, of Van Wert, died at 10:12 AM Saturday, at Van Wert Co. Hospital.  He was born January 27, 1944, in Van Wert the son of  the late Harry T. and Helen L. (Ault) Neate.  He is survived by his widow, Pamela (Oehlers) Neate of Van Wert and his children Karla C. (Ricky) Lamb of Van...

Jun 23, 2018

Margaret A. Holland, age 92 and a former resident of Ridge Township, died at 5:15 PM Saturday at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.  She was born May 30, 1926 in Van Wert Co. the daughter of the late John C. and Rose A. (Berger) Holland.

She is survived by a Sister-in-Law Annabel L. Holland of...

Jun 18, 2018

Lois Evelyn Lippi, 96, passed away at 8:22 AM Monday, June 18, 2018 at Community Health Professionals Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born November 8, 1921 in Van Wert, a daughter of Dewey and Mary (Ladd) Gillespie, both of whom are deceased.  On January 12, 1938 she married Albert John Lippi who is deceased.

Surviving...

Jun 14, 2018

Peggy A. Matthews, age 80, of Van Wert died at 8:30 PM Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Van Wert Health.  She was born October 6, 1937 in Van Wert, a daughter of Orville and Grace (Cotterman) Waldron, both of whom are deceased.  On July 31, 1955 she married Ralph Matthews who preceded her in death on September 18, 1998....

May 3, 2018

Gerald V. Kreischer, 84, of rural Ohio City, died at 9:00 AM Thursday, May 3, 2018, at his residence.  He was born in Van Wert Co. December 8, 1933, the son of Lawrence C. and Edith .R. (McClure) Kreischer.  On Dec. 8, 1957, he married the former Dixie L. Butler who survives at the family home.

He...