Pastor John Mark Rutledge, 78, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away at 11:58 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mark was born on May 2, 1941, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late John W. and Helen (Book) Rutledge. He was a graduate of Rockford High School and Huntington College, as well as St. Francis College, where he earned his Master's degree. On October 19, 1963, he married the love of his life, Kathleen (Brunstrup) Rutledge, who survives in...

VAN WERT - Robert E. Wolfrum, 89, a beloved math teacher and baseball coach at several northwest Ohio high schools, died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home in Van Wert, Ohio. Robert was born October 9, 1930, the son of the late Ervin and Olive (Stuckey) Wolfrum. He was a 1949 graduate of Mark Center High School and Defiance College, and received a master's degree in Education from Indiana University. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany after the...

Mona Wilhelmina Weinman Thompson, age 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2019 into the arms of her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her loving family.  Mona was born April 25, 1932 to Hugo and Lorena (Stuckey) Weinman.  Her sisters are Mary (James) Breithaupt of Dewitt, New York, and Myla Hyman Heine (deceased) of New Haven, Indiana.     Mona graduated from Rockford High School in 1949.  She graduated from The Ohio State...

David L. "Whiz" White, 73, of Willshire died at 1: 05 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the Laurels of Shane Hill where he had been a patient battling a lengthy illness. He was born in Celina, Ohio, on August 17, 1946, the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Zimmerman) White. He was a Parkway graduate of the Class of 1964, a U.S. Army veteran, proudly serving in the Vietnam Conflict, and a member of the Willshire American Legion Post #207. After coming home from the service,...

Donald E. Balliet, 59, a lifelong resident of Ohio City, passed away unexpectedly on November 08, 2019 at Van Wert Health Emergency Department. He was born on August 30, 1960 in, Van Wert, to the late Gerald Charles and Viola (Ramsey) Balliet. He was a 1980 graduate of Ohio City Liberty and was a long-time farmer. He was a dump truck driver for many years and currently was a new car driver for Kerns Auto Group. Don was an avid horse lover and trainer, having trained horses for Hee...

Lowanda M. (Conley) Schulte, 90, of Van Wert passed away at home on Friday, November 8, 2019. She was born On June 24, 1929 to the late Albert and Alma Conley. She retired from Kennedy Manufacturing, in Van Wert, after many years of service. Lowanda was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert. Lowanda is survived by 3 sons, Paul (Teresa) Tobias, Bob (Linda) Tobias and Steve Tobias/Jenny Tobias; 9 grandchildren, Heather Tobias Maley, Lana (Mandy) Tobias, Bobbi...

Larry O. Howell, 80, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., at the Laurels of Shane Hill, where he had been a patient. He was born in Mercer County, Ohio, on November 26, 1938, the son of Russel G. and Clarabelle (Stover) Howell. He was married to Ardith R. ( Yoh) Howell, who preceded him in death on November 25, 2005. He later married Linda (Coil) Fisher, and she preceded in death on May 22, 2019. Larry had worked at International Harvester in Fort...

Mary R. Marshall, 97, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:20 AM on November 06, 2019 at Hearth & Home at Van Wert surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 15, 1922 in, Van Wert County, to the late Clay and Bertha (Myers ) Dunifon. On June 12, 1943, she married the love of her life, Harley R. Marshall. Together, they shared many years of memories. A 1940 graduate of Ridge High School, Mary went on to retire from Kennedy Manufacturing Company. She was a former member of Ridge...

Jill Elaine Bauer passed away on November 2, 2019, in Howards Grove, Wisconsin, after battling cancer. Jill was born on July 5, 1950, to parents the late Esten and Mary Alice (Grove) Fortney. Although born in Long Beach, California, she was raised primarily in Convoy, Ohio, and graduated from Crestview High School. On July 6, 1968, she married her high school sweetheart, David M. Bauer. She attended St. Thomas Lutheran church for many years. Jill was a loving wife and mother and dedicated...

Our dearest Pamela Ann died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at the age of 65. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church 110 W. Crawford St., Van Wert, Ohio. A private graveside service will follow. Visitation will be from 1:00-6:00 PM on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory 722 S. Washington St., Van Wert, Ohio. Pam was born in Columbus, GA, on August 17, 1954, to FW...