N. Jeanne Morgan went peacefully to her eternal rest on September 26, 2020 at Vancrest of Van Wert. Jeanne is survived by her loving husband of forty-nine years, Joseph Morgan. Jeanne is also survived by her two children Deb (Randy) Anderson of Virginia and Steven Gamble of Van Wert, stepchildren Pat Arrien of New York, Mike (Sue) Saint of Indiana, Laura (Mike) Bell of Missouri, Brian (Holly) Morgan of New York, brothers Richard (Barbara) Wilkin, David (Elaine) Wilkin, sister Carol (Marty)...

Kelly Colby Knotts, 61, of Decatur, died unexpectedly at his home on September 25, 2020. He was born on July 26, 1959, in Lima, to James C. and Gladys (Kirk) Knotts. He is survived by his mother, Gladys of Van Wert; brother, Clint Knots of West Virginia; sister, Misty (Jim) Landwehr of Van Wert; 2 nieces, Danielle (Solomon) Okang and Sabrina Kline; 3 nephews, Kaden and Gauge Landwehr and Jaden Knotts. Kelly was an avid NASCAR fan and loved to fish. Although he had no children of his own,...

Gene Olan Koch, 86, of New Castle, Indiana, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Glenn Oaks in New Castle, Indiana. He was born on March 21, 1934, in Blackcreek Township, Rockford, Ohio, the son of the late Arlie A. and Hilda Ruth (Linn) Koch. Gene was a member of the Willshire High School Class of 1952 in Willshire, Ohio. Gene entered the Marine Corps in 1953 and served his country in the Korean Conflict. On August 10, 1958, he married the love of his...

Barbara Lou Sterrett, 64, of Van Wert passed away at 5:43 AM on September 24, 2020 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on January 13, 1956 in Van Wert, to the late James Eugene and Elba Rose (Garver) Thomas. As an animal lover, Barbara never knew a stray and had a special place in her heart for cats. She volunteered her time with the Van Wert County Humane Society and would always help family and friends in anyway she could. She enjoyed Blue's music and often attended St. Mary's...

It is with great sadness that the family of William "Fred" McQueen annouce his passing on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 73. Fred will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Cynthia, of 51 years, and his children Renee (Doug) Leonard, Cathy (Matt) Nahrwold and Branden (Lisa) McQueen. Fred will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Nicholas (Rachel), Nathaniel, Ryleigh, Avery, Sebastian, and Shelby, and great grandchildren, Paisyn and Beckham, his sisters, Peggy...

Katherine Pauline Schriver, 45, of Latty, Ohio died Friday, September 18, 2020 in Defiance, Ohio. She was born December 13, 1974 in Defiance, Ohio to William D. and Patricia L. (Aldrich) McMonigal, both survive of Continental, Ohio. On June 28, 2013 she married Ronald L. Schriver who survives. She was currently the office administrator of Heather's Daycare in Defiance. She had a strong work ethic and prided herself in getting things done. Katherine loved spending time on Crooked Lake in...

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Vicki Lee (Sutton) Wyatt - Brown, loving wife and mother of 8 children, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73. Vicki was born on March 26, 1947 in Van Wert, OH at the Van Wert Co Hospital to Ralph and Edna (Blythe) Sutton. She graduated from Grover Hill High School in 1965. On January 21, 1966, Vicki married William Wyatt, Jr, and together they had 6 children. Following Bill's untimely death, she married Mikel Brown on June 14, 1987; they had 2...

Carolyn R. (Jackson) Crouch, 89, of Rockford, Ohio, died Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. She was born in Mercer County, Ohio on August 26, 1931, the daughter of Cecil and Ida (Carmean) Jackson. On November 18, 1950, she married Doyt M Crouch, and he preceded in death on August 16, 2010. Carolyn had lived in Rockford all her life and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Hopewell, Celina, Ohio. She was a familiar face at the office of Dr....

Larry J. Roth, 79, of Van Wert went to be with the Lord at 9:00 PM on September 12, 2020 at Grey Stone Health and Rehab. Born on September 16, 1940 in Van Wert, Ohio , the son of the late Lawrence E. and Catherine G. (Jerome) Roth. Larry was a 1958 graduate of Van Wert High School. He had attended Ft Wayne Bible College and then graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois with horology degree. He retired from the United States Air Force, as a Chaplain, after 20 years of service...

Esther T. Riojas, 87, of Van Wert passed away at 5:25 PM on September 11, 2020 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. She was born on May 25, 1933, in Hindes, Texas, to the late Jose and Antonia (Garcia) Torrez. On December 10, 1950, Esther married the love of her life, Pedro Riojas. Together, they shared years of memories. Esther attended Trinity Friends Church. She enjoyed sewing and knitting as well as shopping. Esther was a giving person who would help her family in friends in anyway she...