Nancy D. Johnson
Aug 19, 2026
Nancy D. Johnson, 81, of Middle Point passed away Wednesday evening, August 20, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
She was born on May 30, 1945, in Wayne County, the daughter of the late Virgil and Martha (Cutter) Flory. On April 6, 1965, she married James Albert Johnson, who preceded her in death on March 7, 2015.
Nancy is...
Suzanne Youtsey
Aug 16, 2026
Suzanne Youtsey, 81, of rural Ohio City passed away Sunday morning, August 16, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
She was born on March 21, 1945, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Leroy Kenneth Spray and Marcele L. (Montague) Spray. She was married on September 4, 1964, to Roger D. Youtsey who preceded her in death on...
Lori A. Clouse
Aug 15, 2026
Lori Ann Clouse, 62, of Ohio City passed away on August 15 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.
She was born on March 7, 1964, in Van Wert the daughter of the late John Dixon and Nancy (Myers) Dixon who survives in Van Wert. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, George “Butch” Spees.
Family survivors include her husband Carl...
Ike E. States
Aug 11, 2026
Ike Eugene States, 74, of Van Wert, passed away Tuesday morning, August 11, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born August 3, 1952, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. On July 3, 1991, he married Connie Sue Ewing States, who survives.
Ike was a hardworking man who dedicated many years of his life to his family and his work at Whirlpool...
Grace M. Lampert
Aug 4, 2026
Grace Marie Lampert, 81, of Van Wert passed away on Tuesday evening, August 4, 2026, at VanCrest of Delphos.
She was born on May 15, 1945, in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Howard Homer Lampert and Augusta Elizabeth (Hammons) Lampert.
Grace is survived by her only brother, Carl H. Lampert of Delphos.
She worked at KAM Manufacturing in Van Wert.
Funeral services...
Donald F. Kinzie
Aug 3, 2026
Donald F. Kinzie, 94, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 4, 2026 at VanCrest of Van Wert.
He was born on September 08, 1931 in Mexico, Indiana the son of late Clayson J. Kinzie and Wilma (Mort) Kinzie. On December 22, 1951, he married Carolyn A. (Wise) Kinzie and she survives of Van Wert.
He is also survived...
Leon L. Byer
Jul 25, 2026
Leon L. Byer, 90 of Willshire passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Envive Health Care of Berne, Indiana.
He was born on February 27, 1936, in Adams County, Indiana the son of the late Elvin K. Byer and Ruth Delight (Aspy) Byer. On July 12, 1963, he married Rita G. (Hartnett) Byer and she preceded him in...
Fred W. Smith
Jul 24, 2026
Frederick W. “Fred” Smith, 91, passed away Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026, at his home in rural Van Wert.
He was born on July 2, 1935, in West Unity, Ohio the son of the late Dale Millard and Rachel Hope (Beek) Smith. On June 12, 1954, in Fort Jennings, Ohio he married the former Clarabelle May (Furrell) Smith and they enjoyed...
Jerry L. Beougher
Jul 24, 2026
Jerry L. Beougher, 86, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning, July 24, 2026, at his home in Van Wert.
He was born on June 8, 1940, in Mercer County, Ohio the son of the late Paul and Mabel (Piper) Beougher. On September 14, 1963, at Sugar Ridge Church of God, he married the former Anna E. Myers who survives.
Other surviving...
Merle E. Dettrow
Jul 20, 2026
Merle Ellis Dettrow, 84 of Van Wert passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on April 01, 1942, the son of the late James Ellis Dettrow and Cleo Pauline (Mitchell) Dettrow. He married Dorothy (Smith) Dettrow on June 19, 1963, in LaGrange, Indiana and she preceded him...
Patricia A. Sherman
Jul 19, 2026
Patricia A. Sherman, 84, of Van Wert passed away Sunday morning at VanCrest Health Care Center of Delphos.
She was born on March 17, 1942, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Lawrence Walden Sherman and Rose Adeline (Brown) Sherman.
Pat is survived by a son, Michael A. Ford of Indianapolis, Indiana; a sister, Marsha Jean Harding of Van Wert; two...
Joyce M. Linn
Jul 15, 2026
Joyce Marie Linn (née Ayers) of Ohio City, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family in her home on July 15, 2026, at the age of 92.
She was born on October 16, 1933, in Rockford, Ohio, to Beatrice Carol "Carol" (née Manley) Ayers, and Ford Edwin Ayers. She had two brothers and one sister. Joyce was a graduate of Ohio...
Robin M. White
Jul 12, 2026
Robin White, 69, of Van Wert, passed away late Sunday evening, July 12, 2026, at Van Wert Manor.
She was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina, on October 3, 1956, the daughter of Robert Cleveland Wisenborn and Jane Ann (Good)Demoss, who both preceded her in death.
A graduate of Celina High School, Robin worked at Kennedy Manufacturing for many years. In her...
Timothy A. Coleman
Jul 8, 2026
Timothy Allen Coleman, 73, of Van Wert passed away peacefully at 1:30 PM on July 8, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on December 22, 1952, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Glen and Sharon (Thomas) Coleman, both of whom preceded him in death. Tim shared nearly 55 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Joyce (Lewis)...
Natalie A. Campbell
Jun 29, 2026
Natalie Ann Campbell, 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 29, 2026, in Van Wert, Ohio, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 29, 1962, in Warren, Pennsylvania, to the late Archie Kenneth Campbell and Arletta Jean Campbell (Hoovler).
Natalie was the youngest of six children and was preceded in death by her...
John G. Shaffer
Jun 27, 2026
John Garner Shaffer, 82, passed away Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, at his residence in Van Wert.
He was born on March 28, 1944, in Converse, Ohio the son of the late Loyal Vaughn Shaffer and Elsie Mae (Bryan) Shaffer. On March 20, 1965, he married the former Bonnie Jean Rickard who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Jason Garner Shaffer of...
Merritt E. Beech
Jun 25, 2026
Merritt E. Beech, 68, of Scott passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Center of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Merritt was born to the late Harold and Betty (Myers) Beech January 21, 1958, in Van Wert. Surviving Merritt are his brother Mark (Tracy) Beech of Scott; his niece and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents,...
Daniel K. Cramer
Jun 24, 2026
With sadness and love we share the news of Daniel (Dan) Keith Cramer’s passing on June 24, 2026. Dan died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 28, 1955, to Keith Edward Cramer and June Shirley (Marsh) Cramer. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 48 years, Onna. Dan is survived by his son,...
Marie A. Runyon
Jun 23, 2026
Marie Ann Runyon, 78, of Van Wert, Ohio peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, while surrounded by her family.
Marie was born on March 23, 1948, in Van Wert County, Ohio to late Charles Kenneth Mongold, Sr. and Helen E. (Girod) Mongold. On January 28, 1969, she married the love of her life Calvin H....
Walter W. Rhodes
Jun 21, 2026
Walter “Wally” Rhodes, 86, of Huntertown, Indiana and formerly of Ohio City, Ohio passed away Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2026, at his home.
He was born on November 19, 1939, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Paul Profit Rhodes and Lenore Mae (Rice) Rhodes. On August 23, 1980, he married Cheryl Ann (Leonard) Rhodes in Northbrook, Illinois who survives in...
