Obituaries

VAN WERT, Ohio — David Eugene Perry, 94, previously of Van Wert, passed from this life on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Novi, Michigan. His wife of nearly 71 years,…

MENDON, Ohio — Scott E. Dicke, 50, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Feb. 6, 1974, in…

DELPHOS, Ohio — Richard Stump, 55, beloved father, son, grandfather, and brother, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. He was born in Lima, Ohio, to Richard and…

CONVOY, Ohio — Nancy Ann Gallet of Convoy, passed away at 12:44 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital.  She was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on…

PENDLETON, Ind. — Maynard W Kerns, 88, of Pendleton, passed away Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2024, at his daughter Teryl’s home/his former Back 40 Homestead, surrounded by his family.  He…

BLUFFTON, Ind. — Ralph W. Schumm, 89, of Bluffton, passed away on Thursday morning, Nov. 14, 2024, at River Terrace Estates. Ralph was born on Sept. 9, 1935, in Van…

On Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, the world lost a beloved soul as Lester G. Merkle passed away. He was born on Jan. 17, 1933, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to…

William “Brent” Stripe, 68, of Grover Hill passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his home. He was born May 24, 1956, in Van Wert and was the son of the late Bill E.