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05/30/2026

Thomas Joe Nuttle

Thomas Joe "Joe" Nuttle, 72, of Van Wert, formerly of Mendon, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 26, 1953, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to the late Robert Milton and Doris E. (Nevergall) Nuttle.

A 1972 graduate of Mendon Union High School, Joe was a man of many talents and an unwavering work ethic. He began his career as a butcher before becoming a truck driver, eventually owning and operating his own rig. For many years, he and his father ran the Ohio City Meat Locker, a time he remembered fondly, before he returned to trucking. After several other roles, Joe ultimately retired from Fleetwood RV, where he worked as an electrician.

On July 25, 1986, Joe married the love of his life, Belinda Ball. Together they built a life filled with devotion and pride in their two children, Ashley and Travis.

Joe was a true jack‑of‑all‑trades whose hobbies included leatherworking and woodworking. He enjoyed DIY projects and "piddling" around the house, always fixing or improving something-there was hardly anything he couldn't repair. When time allowed, he loved to go fishing. He also coached his daughter's softball teams and cherished time spent with his "cousins." At home, Joe could often be found watching old movies with his faithful dog, Rusty, by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Belinda Nuttle of Van Wert; daughter, Ashley (Joel) Temple; son, Travis (Audrey) Nuttle; brother, Casey (Karen) Nuttle of Rockford; sister, TamaLu (Steve) Boroff of Mendon; and grandchildren: Dylan Nuttle, Porter Temple, Pierce Temple, and Paine Temple, all of Rockford. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Nuttle.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ketcham‑Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First Street, Rockford, OH 45882, with Pastor Jason Boroff officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.

Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank CHP Homecare & Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Joe and his loved ones in his final days.

Memorial donations may be made in Joe's name to CHP Homecare and Hospice.

Condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ketcham‑Ripley Funeral Home.

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05/08/2026

Myrna Louise Henn

Myrna L. Hensley Henn, a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and companion, passed away peacefully at Van Crest Nursing Home in Van Wert, Ohio on May 6, 2026 at the age of 80. She was born December 2, 1945 in Celina, Ohio and she was the daughter of the late Carl Maurer and Ola (Linn) Maurer.

Myrna was a 1963 graduate of Rockford High School. She worked for a long time as the bookkeeper at Hensley's Welding Inc in Rockford. Myrna was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was an amazing home maker who made sure the cookie jar was always filled.

Surviving are two daughters, Melissa (Todd) Kaufman and Elizabeth (Roger) Luginbill both of Rockford, Ohio; Her companion of eighteen years, Stanley Zelt of New Haven, Indiana; Stanley's children, Jennifer (John) Lew and Heather (Shaun) Roe both of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Myrna's sister, Elaine Dull of Rockford, Ohio; her grandchildren, Eddie (Ricki) Burtch, Claire (Sam) Hempel, Haley Burtch, Elise Darrigan, Rogan Luginbill, Reece Luginbill, Seth Luginbill, Logan Lew, Cayden Lew, Emma Roe, and Sidney Roe; and her great grandchildren, Henry Burtch, Oliver Burtch, Harriet Hempel, and Josephine Hempel.

In addition to her parents, Myrna was preceded in death by her former husband, James E. Hensley, and her sisters, Romaine Minyoung and Mary Linda Beckham.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday morning, May 14, 2026 at the Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882 with Pastor Steve Haddix officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, 3133 US Route 33, Rockford, Ohio.

The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am Thursday May 14, 2026 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home.

Contributions in Myrna's memory may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, or alz.org.

Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.

Services have been entrusted to Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.

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04/27/2026

Barton Donald "Poke" Bickle

Barton Donald "Poke" Bickle, 62, of Rockford, Ohio died Sunday April 26, 2026 at his home. He was born July 1, 1963 and was the son of Bruce Bickle of Ohio City, Ohio and the late Connie Jo (Sallee) Bickle.

Poke was a graduate of Ohio City Liberty High School. He was a volunteer for the Ohio City Fire Department. He was a member of the Rockford Fraternal Order of Eagles Post #1292, and the Rockford American Legion Post # 508.

In addition to his father, Bruce, Poke is survived by his son, Ryan (Brittany) Bickle of Ohio City, Ohio; his brother, Chris (Michelle) Bickle of Rockford, Ohio; his sister, Teri Bickle of Celina, Ohio; his biological father, Barton H. Sidle of Ohio City, Ohio; two grandchildren, Gage and Lainey Bickle; a niece, Casey (Derek) Platfoot; a nephew, Troy (Terra) Patterson; and five great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his mom, Connie Jo, Poke was preceded in death by his daughter, Alexis Bickle.

A family graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City Ohio. A celebration of Poke's life will follow 4:00 pm Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026, at the Ohio City Community Building, 308 Lambert Street, Ohio City, Ohio 45874 with Pastor Randy Bevington officiating.

Contributions in Poke's memory may be made to the Ohio City Fire Department, 105 South Main Street, Ohio City, Ohio 45874, or to the Alexis Bickle Memorial Fund, c/o Brittany Bickle, 16755 Glenmore Road, Ohio City, Ohio 45874.

Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.

Services have been entrusted to Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.

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04/04/2026

Robert Lee Fetters

Robert L. "Bob" Fetters, 90, of Mendon, Ohio died Friday April 3, 2026 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. He was born July 29, 1935 in Hopewell Township of Mercer County, Ohio, and he was the son of the late Moody T. and Gladys C. (Petrie) Fetters.

Bob graduated from Celina High School in 1953. He went on to serve in the army from 1958 until 1960. He was stationed on Governor's Island in New York Harbor. After serving in the Army, Bob returned home where he married the former Miriam Hawk on August 28, 1966.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by two sisters, Geraldine Rice and Loa Jean Fox.

Surviving is his wife, Miriam, of Mendon, Ohio.

Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 am Wednesday April 8, 2026 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882 with Pastor Bill Halter officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, 3133 US Route 33, Rockford, Ohio. The family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm Tuesday April 7, at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.

Services have been entrusted to Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.

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