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Edward E. Rose
Died: Sunday, February 2, 2003
Age: 53
Edward E. Rose, 53, of rural Van Wert, died at 4:55 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at the Hospice Home of N.E. Indiana, Ft. Wayne,Ind.
He was born May 2,1949, in Huntington, W.V., the son of Sylvia (James) Rose Niece of Proctorville and the late Edward Rose. On May 21, 1999, he married Lisa M. Lewis, who survives.
Mr. Rose was a former truck driver.
Other survivors include:
Daughter - Susannah (David) Wentz of Plymouth, Wis.
Stepchildren - Nicole Cooper and Dustin Cooper, both of Van Wert
Sister - Brenda (Michael) Banks of Melbourne, Fla.
Two grandchildren, Emily and Benjamin Wentz, and a nephew, Corey Banks of Cocoa Beach, Fla., also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, the Rev. Rob Ratliff officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Convoy.
Calling hours are 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Wilma Shaw
Died: Sunday, February 2, 2003
Age: 73
Wilma Shaw, 73, of Van Wert died at 10:55 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home, Van Wert.
She was born Oct. 4, 1929, in Bell Center, the daughter of the late Huishal and Ethel (Sickles) Given.
Survivors include:
Aunts - Eleanor Baker of Piqua and Clarabelle Jacobs of Kenton
Internment will be at a later date.
Calling hours are 2-4 p.m. today at Brickner Funeral Home.
Inas E. Mace
Died: Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Age: 93
Inas E. Mace, 93, formerly of 507 S. Washington St., Van Wert, died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.
She was born Feb. 13, 1909, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Ed and Estella (Wolfe) Gardner. On May 24, 1930, she married L. Earl Mace, who preceded her in death in November 1975.
Mrs. Mace taught for a total of 16 years, two years at Union Township School in Van Wert County and 14 years at Spencerville, retiring in 1969.
Survivors include:
Daughters -- Kathryn (Charlie) Wojcik of Fayetteville, Romaine (Merle) Whetstone of Van Wert, Janet (Dick) Homan of Fairfield Glade, Tenn., and Earlene (Ron) Rhodes of Plain City
Brother -- Dwight (Joan) Gardner of Van Wert
Sisters -- Lena Shearer and Esther (Lavon) Warner, both of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Joyce (Jim) Rosendahl of Convoy
Twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Beth Branstetter, and a sister.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at Convoy United Methodist Church, the Revs. Donald Clarke and Paul Miller officiating.
Visitation is one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Donald Mox
Died: Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Age: 79
DELPHOS - Donald Mox, 79, died at 10:27 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.
He was born Nov. 2, 1923, in Delphos, the son of the late Clarence E. and Edna P. (Feaster) Mox. On Feb. 1, 1947, he married Ruby Marie Blackmore, who preceded him in death on Jan. 27, 1996.
Mr. Mox, a 1941 graduate of Delphos Jefferson, was a real estate broker for 30 years, a farmer and raised livestock. He was confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on May 30, 1937. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the Elks, the Lima Moose Club and the Auctioneer & Real Estate Association. He was a charter member of the Delphos FFA, from whom he received an award. He participated in the St. John's festival for many years, served as a livestock auctioneer at Allen and Van Wert County fairs and was the original auctioneer for the Delphos Country Club Calcutta.
Survivors include two sons, Steven A. (Laura) Mox of Rockford and Michael D. (Rose) Mox of Lima; three sisters, Alice Mayer of Elida, Norma (Ted) Koeing of Delphos and Helen (Ted) Gorman of Ottoville; four grandchildren, Crystal Mox, Amy (Josh) Ebling, Amber Mox and Andy Mox, and one great-grandchild, Kale R. Ebling.
He was preceded in death by one son, Larry E. Mox.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the Rev. William Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos.
Calling hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Harter & Son Funeral Home, Delphos, and one hour prior to service time Saturday at the church.
Preferred memorial is American Cancer Society.
Violet Mae "Vi" Fulk
Died: Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Age: 89
PAULDING - Violet Mae "Vi" Fulk, 89, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at Dallas Lamb Foundation Home, Payne, where she had been a resident for two years.
She was born May 10, 1913, in Tully Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Kirk and Elva (Reed) Whitman. On May 5, 1930, she married Floyd A. Fulk, who preceded her in death on Oct. 1, 1951.
Mrs. Fulk was a cook at the former Paul & Millie's/Harry's Lunch/Jim & Jane's for 25 years.
Survivors include:
Sons -- William (Edna) Fulk of Paulding, Earl (Ruby) Fulk of Bryan, Tom Fulk of Defiance and Jim Fulk of Toledo
Daughters -- Joyce (Harold) Dangler of Bryan, Shirley (Paul) Cramer, Betty (John) Clark and Diane Foor, all of Paulding, and Nancy (Richard) Burditt of Hamilton, Ind.
Sister -- Helen MacDonald of Bluffton, Ind.
Twenty grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma Jean Fulk; two brothers, Art and Lawrence Whitman; two sisters, Alice Corbin and Gertie Grace; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Billy, Randy and Rex, and one great-grandson, Mike.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church, Paulding, the Rev. Susan Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Lehman Cemetery, Payne.
Calling hours are 2-9 p.m. Thursday and 8-9 a.m. Friday at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Wilson A. Miller
Died: Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Age: 88
MIDDLE POINT - Wilson A. Miller, 88, of Middle Point died at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at the Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.
He was born Oct. 20, 1914, in Convoy, the son of the late Albert R. and Blanche (Schultz) Miller. On April 21, 1938, in Portland, Ind., he married Elizabeth J. Pollock, who preceded him in death on April 13, 1997.
Mr. Wilson retired from the National Seal Corp. in quality control after 32 years. An avid bowler who was inducted into the Van Wert Men's Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1998, he was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Van Wert.
Survivors include two sons, Richard W. Miller of Middle Point and Mark W. (Joyce) Miller of Van Wert; one daughter, Beverly (David) Brown of Rio Grande City, Texas ; eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Clifford and Wayne Miller, and two sisters, Hazel Etzler and Oval Merkle.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, the Rev. Terry Martin officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Middle Point.
Calling hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is donor's choice.
John Corey
Died: Monday, March 17, 2003
Age: 87
GROVER HILL - John Corey, 87, of Grover Hill, died at 10:10 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2003, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.
He was born Sept. 9, 1915, in Akron. On Aug. 29, 1940, he married Mary J. Miller, who preceded him in death on Dec. 18, 1965. On Aug. 23, 1966, he married Betty Dimock, who preceded him in death on June 1, 1991.
Mr. Corey was owner/operator of Corey Hardware in Grover Hill. He had formerly worked at Aero Corp., Bryan, and Grizzly Mfg. in Paulding. He attended Dupont Church of Brethren in Dupont and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda (Jerry) Scarbrough of Grover Hill; three grandchildren, Laurie Janka, Kerry Laudick and Corey Scarbrough, and six great-grandchildren, Levi and Joel Elston, Kelly and Janey Janka and Laine and Grant Laudick.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, the Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will be in Middle Creek Cemetery, Grover Hill.
Calling hours are 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are Grover Hill EMS or Dupont Church of Brethren.
LaVern A. Terry
Died: Monday, March 17, 2003
Age: 87
LaVern A. Terry, 87, of Van Wert died at 12:41 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2003, at Van Wert County Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home.
