Charlene Louise Hawk, 76, of Rockford passed away on March 10, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on December 29, 1946, in Celina, daughter of the late William B. Hawk and Thelma W. (Groth) Hawk. Charlene graduated from Parkway High School, then went on to graduate from Bowling Green State University with two Master's degrees. She worked as an elementary school teacher for 30 years at Wapokeneta schools. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Rockford...

Marina Elizabeth Bigelow, 62, of Mendon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 07, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 21, 1960, in Brisbane, Australia, daughter of the late Bruno and Marcella (Diesenberg) Radin. On April 09, 2003, she married Bruce Bigelow, who survives. Marina was a member of the St. Mary's American Legion Post #323. She served meals to the Bingo staff and players at the post. In addition to her husband, surviving are three sons, Anthony, Daniel, and Matthew...

John Arthur Dull, 85, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at The Gardens at Celina. He was born on January 30, 1938, in Rockford, son to the late Wayne and Dorothy (Rutledge) Dull. On October 02, 1958, he married the former Elaine Maurer, who survives. Together, they shared 64 wonderful years of memories. John was a graduate of Rockford High School. John served in the United States Navy on the USS Hornet as an Electrician Mate Second Class. After being discharged...

John Charles Dugan sadly left us on February 13th, 2023 while at his home in North Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Rockford, Ohio at the young age of 59. John was born on July 8th, 1963 in Celina, Ohio to Vincent and Doris (Mefferd) Dugan who preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Amy (Dietrich) Dugan on July 1st, 1989, and she survives in North Fort Myers, Florida after 33 wonderful years of marriage. Also surviving are his two sons, Cody Dugan of...

Charles Jay "Chuck" Painter, 70, of Rockford passed away on February 14, 2023 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on April 10, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Charles L. Painter and Janette R. (Crites) Painter. On June 16, 1973, he married the former Barbara Lloyd. Together, they shared years of memories. Chuck was a 1970 graduate of Parkway High School. He worked as a bridge carpenter, building bridges for Primco in Fort Wayne,...

Dennis Marvin "Marv" Shindeldecker, age 81, of Rockford died February 10, 2023 at his home. He was born February 4, 1942 in rural Rockford, to the late Victor and Wanda (Krugh) Shindeldecker. On July 1, 1961 he married Darlene Diane (Davis) Shindeldecker, who preceded him in death on November 22, 2019. Marv retired from Chrysler in Van Wert and was a lifelong farmer. He loved farming and was a friend to all. Surviving are two sons, Loren (Melanie) Shindeldecker and Troy (Stacie)...

Carol Ann Speelman, 88, of Van Wert, Ohio, went to her Heavenly home at 6:05 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Enon, Ohio after a brief time with hospice care. She was born at home November 23, 1934, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Thomas P. and Ruth K. (Parrish) Snyder. On October 16, 1955, Carol married Alfred L. Speelman, who preceded her in death December 21, 1987.  Carol is survived by her daughter, Jane (Gene) Cross of Enon, Ohio; grandson,...

Eric M. Thomas, 37, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:50 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on October 23, 1985, in Van Wert, the son of Steve and Cindy (Utendorf) Thomas. Eric was a 2004 graduate of Van Wert High School. In 2008, he earned his bachelor's degree in Education from The Ohio State University and his M.B.A. from Colorado Technical University in 2017. He had worked as an Industrial Arts teacher and, more recently, was a...

Ronda Lynn Crosley, 60, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:45 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Van Wert Health. She was born on September 15, 1962, in Van Wert, to the late William M. and Ruth N. (Beck) Crosley. Ronda was a member of First United Church of Van Wert for over 30 years. She was part of the first programs offered at Thomas Edison Center, which her parents were instrumental in developing and leading in Van Wert. Ronda loved competing in the Special Olympics where she...

Joseph Daniel Steiner, 31, of Rockford, OH, passed away on January 25, 2023 from a motor vehicle accident after spending 10 days in the ICU. Born on October 5, 1991, to parents Daniel and Shirley (Isbell) Steiner, also of Rockford, Joe was an incredibly creative person. He graduated from Ohio State University Lima with an Associate Degree in Art and Minor in Mythology. From a young age, he spent his free time creating fantastical universes for table top gaming. He would share these...