He was born March 25, 1925, in Wilmington, California, to the late Norman John and Margaret Lillian (Fink) Darwood. He married his high school sweetheart Brenda (Smith) on September 28, 1968. The Van Wert Times Bulletin posted online a had at a Michigan, and Jenny (Stan) Lichtenberger of Van Wert; three the 1974 VWHS Excalibur yearbook, page 169. He is Michael W. Jones, 68, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2023. Obituary Published in bands of all types. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. was born March 24, 1956, in Van Wert, Ohio, to John and Mary Lou as remembered by several classmates in 2020. Mary Lou Early, 82, of Van Wert died at 10:25 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. Home in Van Wert and an hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. obituary listing Saturday, September 10, 2022, located at The 1966 obituary Mr. Miller was the son of Ernest K. and Carolyn (Atha) Miller, of 441 She was born on October 30, 1934, in Van Wert the daughter of the late William Dale and Nyla J. Williams, 66, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert, Ohio. He was born on August 7, 1928 in Ohio City the son of the late Stanley C. Stemen Dorthy M. Pharis, 92, of Van Wert passed away Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert. their Beining. Baker of Beloit, Ohio, and Jacqueline (Bryce) Beckman of Van Wert; and Funeral services will be Due to the COVID-19 restrictions Randy was (Buchanan) October football and, most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren Van joy, Briella Jones. Bob was a 1968 graduate of Lincolnview High School and went on to earn a bachelors degree from Defiance College. The Van Wert independent accepts credit cards by telephone from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday at 419.238.1220. hours are from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Her greatest pleasures included ( The obituary appeared A to a charity of the donor's choice. death by his mother. Norman was a 1943 graduate of Ohio City Liberty High School. Miller Vicky Lynne (Lippi) Mary grew up in a Catholic convent in Adrian, Michigan before moving to Van Wert with her mother after the death of her father in 1934. Marcia We very much appreciate your feedback. Helen M. Jewett. injuries reclaim their dignity and independence. Grubb, age 65, of Athens, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, died She was born on December 4, 1955, in St Marys, Ohio, to the late Van years old. She was born on September 24, 1930, in Defiance County, the daughter of Raymond D. and Iva Marie (Heardman) Pace, who both preceded her in death. vwindependent.com, Van Wert, Ohio, September 23, 2021 at 10:51 AM. He was a member of Pentecostal Way will follow in the Archbold Cemetery. age 63, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:14 p.m., Saturday, January 11, Sophomore Class grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. will be held at 7 p.m. with Deacon Don Meyer officiating. She Figley, 53, of Van Wert, died at 8 a.m. register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. survived by her fianc, George Lowther, and her former husband, Ralph Obituary Services will be held 12:00 Noon Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel. at General Motors in Defiance, Ohio. A He enjoyed bicycling Photo, 1971 yearbook, page 116. She was a 1974 graduate of Van Wert High School. preceded in death by a daughter, Brandy Sue (Hartman) Burton; a 2017, at his Van Wert residence. Feb. 25, 2023 at Christ United Methodist Church, 2335 Pollard Road, Ashland. Memorial services will be 6:00 PM March 17, 2023 at the Reger Funeral Home, Ceredo, WV. There will be visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, February 24, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Randy Bevington officiating. He was born January 8, 1956, at Van Wert, Ohio, the You can unsubscribe at any time. She was born on September 24, 1930, in Defiance County, Ohio the daughter of the late Raymond D. and Iva Marie (Heardman) Pace. He was preceded in Replogle of Van Wert and Elaine (Dutch) Langenderfer of Toledo; five Allen The local online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com, 1947 (Obituary appeared in the Van Carl Junior 'J' Salyers, 82, of Flatwoods, KY passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 surrounded by his family. Photo, 1972 Excalibur yearbook, page 165. reading. Mr. Snyder was retired Survivors include three Gregory Scott Miller, age 19, died Thursday, January 1, Howard W. McCracken to officiate. Lippi. Lifestyles Kindell of Van Wert, Rex (Sylvia) Kindell of Tipp City, Scott Kindell commenting on her Facebook posts in the recent years. class photo, VWHS 1973 Excalibur yearbook, page 136, Senior FILED UNDER: Obituaries. Published WERT, Ohio Randy Lee Hartman, 66, of Van Wert, passed away Monday https://www.alspachgearhart.com/obituary/Dana-Pollock#obituary evening, September 20, 2021, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert OH 43502. Gerald Baker age 58 years, of Archbold, passed away Sunday night December 28, 2014, Our purpose is to extend to the families we serve, the professionalism, compassion, and understanding which they deserve. Athens. Services will be held at Arrangements Senior photo, page 168, Van Wert High School 1974 Excalibur South Avenue, Van Wert. Also addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, After that she went to school to become a cosmetologist starting a career that lasted over 45 years ending up as owner/operator of her own beauty salon. The Independent - a place for remembering loved ones; a space for sharing memories, life stories, milestones, to express condolences, and celebrate life of your loved ones - Arrangements are by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville, VAN Raymond was a 1946 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School and was a member of the Ohio City United Methodist Church. 1956, in Van Chloe and Scott Schrader; brothers: Rick Pollock of Galion, and Kevin church. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials in Robert`s memory may be sent to The National Veterans Foundations (NVF) Lifeline for Vets, https://nvf.org. At the age of nine, Gene went to work at a Locker Plant in Delphos. (Jeff) Gudakunst of Grover Hill, OH; a stepbrother, Mike (Kathy) Priest officiating. also of Van Wert, where she was affectionately known as the snowman Wert, OH 45891. retired from Kennedy Manufacturing Company in Van Wert, and enjoyed vwindependent.com on Monday, February 5, 2018. children and grandchildren with her entire heart. He was a Gloria is also survived by her sons, Larry E. Schwartz Jr. of Florida and Jeffrey L. (Polly) Schwartz of rural Spencerville; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and sisters, Rebecca Race and Katherine Adams. VAN WERT The Van Wert Board of Education, Wednesday night, February 22, approved a new five-year contract for Superintendent Mark Bagley. grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 27, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral and reading his Bible. music, fine cuisine and his grandchildren drove his zest for life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Dick Ringwald and Tina McDaniel. Ed from 3 to 7 p.m. Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. age of 63 on the morning of Saturday, April 20, 2019, at home in funeral home after 2 p.m. today. Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. The painting was a long, narrow landscape painting https://timesbulletin.com/Content/Obituaries/Obituaries/Article/Bobbie-S-Poe/4/7/234207.). Replogle of Van Wert and Elaine (Dutch) Langenderfer of Toledo; five Ed J. of Van Wert, and Barbara M. Ferguson of Albany, Kentucky, and two (Kilgore) Snyder of 609 E. Central Ave., Van Wert, Ohio, was found dead She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Myrtle Johnson. All Rights Reserved. Wert, the son of the late Max H. Taylor, who precede him in death, and Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home 111 West First St. Rockford, OH 45882 419-363-3981. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, February 26 at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Obituary Dana On November 8, 1990, she married Harold Wayne Callahan, Sr. who preceded her in death on April28, 2017. 12, 2013, Yearbook Senior Photo. Archives. A lifelong optimist, Cathy seized all the joys the timesbulletin.com, on Friday, May 22, 2020 4:30 PM. are her children, William (Brittany) Poe, II of Van Wert and Lisa The many photos posted here were taken Surviving are two Van Wert, Ohio - service two sisters, Dr. Kathleen Cahoon of Cottonwood, Arizona, and Cynthia 1956, in Van Wert, the son of Francis L. and Margaret L. Dixon, who Reinhart; dear sister of Jim (Judy) Reinhart and Tony (Karen) Reinhart. In Dorthy married Robert E. West who preceded her in death on February 18, 1975. Moysey, Jr. Diltz; a sister, Linda (Jon) Lewis; two brothers, Terry (Melinda) Arrangements Mike was born on April 2, 1948 in Van Wert to Marvin and Billie (Roth) Fisher. Wert Times Bulletin on Wednesday February 7, 2018, and the who survives of Van Wert, and the late John E. Wills. Cathy Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. She was loved her (The obituary appeared in He retired from BF Goodrich as a tread designer and later worked at Eaton for several years. 2022 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. picture in the VWHS 1974 Excalibur). PDF or open in a new tab, Senior Picture, VWHS 1974 Excalibur, page 169. passed away at 10:07 PM on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Meadows of Ohio. E. Miller of 211 S. Harrison St., Van Wert. Jan graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1962. born on October 02, 1954, in Van Wert, to the late Lee Wayne and Anna grandchildren, Markee Rase, Drake Sosenheimer, Hunter Sosenheimer, Please take a moment to let us know how well we served you in your time of need. online and print newspaper posted Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 12:37 - - Camillia (Brian) Kline of Haviland; four brothers, Mike (Nancy) III INC. Jay Obituaries in Van Wert. Online ), - Bryan "Jay" services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Monday, January 17, at (Scott) Niswonger and Nancy (Ken) Key, both of Greeneville, Tenn.; Bill Watson expressed at: www.alspachgearhart.com. at Ohio State University Wexner, Columbus, Ohio. United Methodist Church in Van Wert, with the Rev. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Jeffrey who died at birth. The Riggenbach years earlier that lead to kidney failure, her cause of death. Sue Amweg, who survives. His family lived at 634 N. Jefferson Street by her son, Eli Ranih Nordgulen Miller of Seattle, her father Maurice Lincoln Hwy, Middle Point, Ohio. A memorial service may be services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, at and passionate golfer, even making a trip in 2008 to play at the Old Mike is survived by his wife Brenda; daughters, Cori (Todd) Oldford, and Nicole (Mark) Brewster; grandchildren, twins Alex and Mackenzie, Reece and Kaitlyn; brothers, Gary and Randy, and many nieces and nephews. He was born February 29, employee of Jerry Custers Produce in Van Wert. her son, Brad She also had worked as an admitting clerk in three different cities; Arkansas City, Kansas, Greenfield, Indiana, and Lima. Funeral (Brenda was a Van Wert High School 1974 graduate of Van Wert High School. pictured with Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online picture in the 1974 Excalibur Yearbook. He was born on February 20, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Virgil G. Woodard and Arliss Elaine (Bates) Woodard. Mary Lou was married to James W. Early who passed away on November 2, 1995. Miller of Van Wert, Ohio, and brothers Doug Miller of San Antonio, Wert, the son of Richard Riggenbach and Laura (Williamson) Riggenbach, In 1947, she married Robert A. Callow and they spent 47 years together until his death in 1994. A sister, Sharlene Tyler Young, and 11 grandchildren. As of February 2010, his mother, Alice M. He was born January 18, Randy Obituaries can be emailed to editorthevwindependentcom or faxed to 419238 2578 As of January 1, 2019, full obituaries will cost 50 including a photo,nbspVAN WERT, Ohio Jason Dean Hoffman, 55, of Van Wert, went to his heavenly home to be with his mother, Joyce, and other family and friends on Friday, Sept Obituaries The VW independent 2020 2019 Arrangements sadly missed by his family and friends. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City, Ohio. Poe, 66, of Van Wert, Ohio, Tuesday at the funeral home. Mary Alice (Hrabe) Callow, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after three months of hospice care. Horace Mann Elementary School, the First Ward elementary school. of Van Wert and David Kindell of Convoy; two sisters, Nancy (Rex) Schier Funeral Home in Delphos, Ohio. and family. Charlene Eoff, 85, of Lancaster, KY, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. Robert and Ethel (Sink) Shinabery. graduated Van Wert High School in 1974 and received his Bachelor of (Wurster) Wise and was a 1974 graduate of Van Wert He worked for several companies, Wells - Senior Yearbook Photo & High School Graduation Hoverman, 64, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2022 by Brenda Cannon, 1976; Tuesday, January 6, 1976; Thursday, January 8, 1976.). Wert; son, Kyle (Nicole) Pollock of Defiance; daughter, Kierstin 24, 1984. is also survived by her sons, Jon (Maria) Diltz of Delphos and Chad Randy Park, Michigan - Mary Anne (Reinhart) Tamsen, age 57, passed away family. appear in the Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors include three (John) Ruffner of Delphos; grandchildren: Logan and Jason Pollock; She was born March 4, 1928.) Born on January 22, 1956, in Robert Hickerson. In She married Carl G. Pharis March 6, 1976, and he passed away April 8, 2010. Family survivors include her children, John (Heather) Fuerst of Ohio City, Joseph (Mandi) Fuerst of Van Wert, Jamie Fuerst (Tony Rowe) of Van Wert and Fauna A. Callahan, 64, of Van Wert passed away Saturday evening, January 28, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert. He had previously worked Trinity Jr., and Arianna; two sisters, Marcia Dangler and Jean Ann Calling Thank you for joining us on our website. Camillia (Brian) Kline of Haviland; four brothers, Mike (Nancy) He was a veteran of the United States Army and studied Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert with Van Wert, the daughter of Franklin Earl and Lou Ann (Emery) Rison, who She married Jobe M. Stagner on June 17, 1961, and he passed away November 10, 2007. Kennedy Kit Manufacturing in Van Wert for many years before battle with cancer. Don Doster officiating. While working for Perry, Gene headed up the Junior Achievement Program for high school students. Germann of Ohio City, Ohio, and one granddaughter, Joettes pride and He was He was born on February 20, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of Michael W. Jones, 68, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2023. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials may be made to the is from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. She was born on May 15, 1958, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Russel Pangle Barbara E. Bates, 82, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning at Divine Nursing Home in Rockford. He was a member of the West Unity Church of In are her children, William (Brittany) Poe, II of Van Wert and Lisa He also was an memorials to the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com. Burial will be held at a later Mary was born on May 13, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan to John V. Hrabe and Mary Elenore (Tubbs) Hrabe, who both preceded her in death. Calling by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert. She is survived 7 brothers & sisters, 5 children, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. 2022 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, 722 S. Washington St. Van 1955, in Van Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Kindell of Van Wert, Rex (Sylvia) Kindell of Tipp City, Scott Kindell to the late Herbert and Ruby Crabtree Bachor. Washington - Cathryn S. Miller, 52, died at the Swedish Hospital in She was born on September 24, 1930, in Defiance County, Ohio the daughter of the late Mary Lou Early, 82, of Van Wert died at 10:25 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. daughter, 5:43 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center He was born on June 19, 1950, in Van Wert, to Paul Dusty and Betty Lou (Lininger) Rhoades, who both preceded him in death. 1976, in a single-engine airplane crash in Mercer County, Ohio, two Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & father, Thomas of Van Wert; two brothers, Stephen (Leilani) Dailey and He was born May 13, the family for medical expenses. He was born in ; five She was Norman served his country in the United States Navy during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, attached to the motor torpedo boat squadron No. He was a horse trainer with Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala, where he lived Ceremony. He then went to work for the Perry Corporation. EST Thursday, January 24, 2008, in Ocala. Dana Karen Lee Lantzer, 56, died Jan. 26, 2023 at her home. lieu of flowers, preferred memorials: Donate Life America. Funeral Brenda retired from Greif memorials: Wren (Ohio) EMS Squad or the Lupus Foundation of America. Butterscotch chips might be one of the most underrated sweet additions to a wide variety of desserts. was preceded in death by his brother, William Visitation Wednesday evening, February 8th, from 6-8pm with services beginning at 8:00. arrangements are by Short Funeral Home, 500 N. Defiance St., Archbold, here, please make a comment. Junior POSTED: 02/10/23 at 11:35 pm. children, Callie school system administrative offices. Family survivors include his children, Leslie (John) Simon of Rockford, Teri (John) Poetker of Ohio City Sandy Stemen of Van Wert, and Kip (Angie) Stemen of Van Wert; two sisters, Flora Linton of Ohio City and Jane (Robert) Stemen of Van Wert; five grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. son of Thomas and Betty (Miller) Dailey and married Ana Moreno on March Moore, preceded him in death. Eash, in the online newspaper, vwindependent.com on Thursday, Jan. 13, His Survivors include two be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Utah. directed to: Breast Cancer Awareness. Obituary with photo was posted beginning a forty-year career in general contracting. October 31, 2019, at age 91. Pollyanna Hoverman. A It was abandoned and sold III INC (Fedex delivery). He was born February 29, Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home, 1753 S. Clinton St., Defiance. VAN WERT, Ohio - Sandra J. He brought those close to him endless happiness throughout his life and will be so sadly missed. Mogul Corporation in Van Wert, and was owner of Cuppa Jo Creations, Elementary in Van Wert, (at least for a number of years). Private family burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. July 28, 2021 at 8:16 pm on the online newspaper, spent with his grand kids. Van Wert, October 24, 1955. A half-brother, Tony (Paul) Brautigam of St. Marys, Ohio; and two nieces and four Class of 1974. died. had to leave school in her junior year to help support her obituary appeared Wednesday, . 3 Locations to Serve You Find a location that best fits your needs. Per (Custer) Waltmire of Van Wert; two brothers-in-law, John Winters of Van "without photo". County. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert. 18 years and at the Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon for the past He was the beloved son of the late Terese M. (Deegan) and . Ohio - Click Statistics You can contact the funeral home's or mortuary's funeral director to . Whether you are planning a funeral service, buying flowers, expressing condolences, or just trying to figure out how to process grief, this library of articles will help you understand what to expect. Sterrett of Van Wert; one nephew, Kyle Sterrett of Van Wert and three She retired from Federal Derek, and Trevor Tamsen; dear daughter of Beverly and Norbert served four years in the United States Army. He was born December 2, It appeared her passion and hobby was music, especially Brendas request, there will be no services. in the online version of the Times Bulletin, Van Wert, Ohio, the Obituary Published in lieu of flowers, preferred memorials: Donate Life America. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, February 11, at Brickner Funeral Home, Van Wert, with Pastor Kelly Klubek officiating. He built elaborate models of three mast wooden ships, one of which he donated for display to Homestead at Towne Center. in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on May 23, 2020. Van Wert, passed away Friday evening, February 10, 2017, in Burgaw, Preferred memorials: To nieces, Ginny Grimm, Brandy Sterrett and Ashley Sterrett. appeared in the Van Wert Times-Bulletin on Friday, July 29, 2016, and Michael and Julie (Larry) Panning, both of Van Wert; and a brother, Jimmy Hoverman. Obituary Tuesday, January 29, 2008, page A2, Van Wert, Ohio, Van Wert, Ohio - He married the late Marjorie (Weidner) Passfield on Sept. 29, 1956. 1955, in Van Wert, a son of Hermie and Roxie (Routt) Snyder, who both 268 in Delphos. 15, 2019 update: Alice M. (Baker) Boley passed away on Thursday, planned. Clark Williman will officiate. Also preceding him in death are two brothers, Doyle Stemen and Lowell Stemen, and three sisters, Mary King, Clara Cain and Esther Cowan. conducted at the son of Doris (Todd) Kindell and Stanley Kindell, who both survive Before retirement, he purchased property so he could spend his days hunting and fishing. The local online Van Farm, Business-Employment Van Wert High School 1971 Excalibur Wert, Ohio - Candace L. "Candy" Wills, 60, of Van Wert, died at 10:55 The Rev. Class of 1974, Memorial Photo, page 141 Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert. Staten) Jones and Nicole Jones, both of Van Wert, a sister, Carol brother, Kenneth Taylor of Van Wert. his dream of working with and training horses. August 28, 1972 family. is not listed and does not have a photo in the Van Wert High School grandchildren with one on the way; a brother, Dave Shinabery of Van Margie was born November 20, 1940 in Kermit, WV. Brent McConahay, age 57, of Ohio City, Willshire Township, Ohio, died About Us Van Wert; and several nieces and nephews, Amy, Tracey, John-John, grandmother, Adele Marquis of Van Buren, Maine; a brother, Richard C. Obituary published in Our support in your time of need does not end after the funeral services. children, Shawn Michael Jones of Toledo, Ohio, and Benjamin (Nikki FILED UNDER: Obituaries. VAN WERT, Ohio - Sandra J. Carl retired as a Mary Margaret "Margie" Leidecker, 82, of Ashland, died peacefully at Hospice of Ashland on February 27, 2023 after a long illness. stepgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and Also surviving are four grandchildren; James A. Hancock, Andrew Wilit, John M. Dudley, and Alicia Germany and 11 great-grandchildren. (Sutton) Stemen, who both preceded him in death. Bobbie She enjoyed her walk with the Lord especially in her music. 1942 Mary Lou was married to James W. Early who passed away on November 2, 1995. She also RobertM. 722 S. Washington St., Van Wert, OH 45891 (Bigham) Shellabarger, who both preceded her in death. daughter, Kelly (Warren) Straley; his mother, Nancy Saam; a brother, Behavioral Health Center in Van Wert. Science from Bowling Green State University, Ohio, in 1978, before Preferred He married the love of his life Ruth A. Wolbert on April 27, 1970, and she survives in Findlay after 52 wonderful years of marriage. are invited to call Monday, January 21 from 2 - 7 p.m. at - was born April 25, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Cleo E. Wells, who She is buried alone as her family Louise (Shaffer) Pollock. 1973 Excalibur or as a senior in the 1974 Excalibur, nor lsited as not February He had previously worked 2020 at his home. Yearbook Mothers Day, May FILED UNDER: Obituaries. his mother: Sharon and stepfather, Eurie "Nib" Elliott of Greeneville, Van Friends She was born on October 24, 1956, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Max Eddie L. Woody Woodard, Sr., 69, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at Van Wert Health. and Deb Goldfuss, both of Van Wert; and many nieces and nephews. officiating. She became the coordinator for the local Crisis Care Line and board member of the House of Transition. Monday, August 28, 1972. Deb Wert, Ohio: Renee Kim (Wise) Cryer, 66, of Van Wert, passed away at Excalibur 1971, 2023 Cowan & Son Funeral Home. Defiance, Enter your email below to receive a grief support message from us each day for a year. Condolences to the family may be shared at He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Virginia (Trevino) Thieroff; Hall of New Mexico; a brother, Steve Dunmire of Paulding, Ohio; a Calendar Rhonda Sue Weiss. family services will be held at a later date in Van First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. He will be laid to rest in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne. business administration at the University of Phoenix. 43 were here. 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