Real Estate Transfers (Week of Sept. 2)
Van Wert County John K. Eversman Living Trust, Sheila R.
September 2024
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Sheriff’s Office Daily Activity Log (Friday, Aug. 30)
VAN WERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF THOMAS M. RIGGENBACH DAILY ACTIVITY LOG Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 1:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Pleasant Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
Sheriff’s Office Daily Activity Log (Thursday, Aug. 29)
VAN WERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF THOMAS M. RIGGENBACH DAILY ACTIVITY LOG The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community.
First responders enjoy free admission at fair
VAN WERT— On Saturday, the Van Wert County Fair honored our local heroes with First Responders Day, offering free admission to all area first responders. Sgt.
Senior Day at the fair
VAN WERT—Wednesday at the fair was Senior Day with those 60 and older admitted free before 4 p.m. The day started early with coffee and donuts in the Midway Tent followed by a program that provided a cornucopia of information aimed at seniors.
Veterans Day at the fair
VAN WERT—Thursday was Veterans Day at the fair. Dozens of Van Wert area veterans were warmly welcomed into the fairgrounds, enjoying complimentary admission to the festivities.
DONNA E. (TURNWALD) LONG
Donna E. (Turnwald) Long, 65, of Van Wert, died at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will immediately follow in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Visitation will be from 2:00-6:00 pm on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.
JUDITH DIANE SHEETS
Judith Diane “Judy” Sheets, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Indiana University Healthcare Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on June 22, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert Rawlings and Doris (Godwin) Rawlings.
CHERYL RENEE (WILLS) SCHAADT
RENEE (WILLS) SCHAADT Cheryl Renee (Wills) Schaadt, 64, passed away Sunday morning at home in Van Wert. She was born on March 21, 1960, in Lima the daughter of the late Carolyn (Chivington) Dunmire and John Wills.
KAREN S. BUTLER
Karen S. Butler, 81, of Van Wert, passed away on August 26, 2024, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on January 6, 1943, in Van Wert, to Kendall and Ursula (Dougal) Mohr. Karen is survived by her loving spouse, John D. Butler; her devoted daughters, Jenny (Craig) Hill of Hurricane, West Virginia, and Cindy (Ned) Compton of Van Wert; her grandchildren, Alex and Olivia Hill, Luke (Debby) Compton, Jane (Ben) Greve, and Cory (Miranda) Compton; 12 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Keith (Jo) Mohr and Kip (Chris) Mohr; and a sister, Sandy (Craig) Goddard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kendall and Ursula; 3 sister-in-laws, Joyce Mohr, Peggy Dunn and Pat Crowe; and 2 brother-in-laws, Don Crowe and Richard Dunn. Karen dedicated 25 years of her life to Federal- Mogul, where she provided exceptional customer service until her well-deserved retirement. She was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, in Van Wert, for many years. The looming void of her absence will linger in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her, a testament to the impact she had on those around her. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Van Wert County Humane Society or the First United Methodist Church, honoring the causes that were close to Karen’s heart. Online condolences may be expressed at www. alspachgearhart.com. “Losing a mother is a pain that cannot be described in words. It is virtually impossible to move on from the memory of losing the woman who sacrificed happiness in her own life so you could have a better one. A mother’s love is truly irreplaceable.”-Author Unknown Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.