Phil Lautzenheiser, 82, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on December 5, 1940, in Willshire the son of the late Clinton and Effie Ketura (Cook) Lautzenheiser. He married the former Judith Ann Kuhn and they enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage, having been married on June 22, 1963. Other family members include his eight children, Jeffery (Karen) Lautzenheiser of Van Wert, Lynn (Jon) Nofer of Ohio City, Clint...

Robert Lee Gunderman, 89, of Paulding passed away at 6:16 p.m., Friday at Vancrest of Payne. He was born on March 14, 1934, in Van Wert County the son of the late Harry Burton and Nellie Rieta (Davis) Gunderman and the family moved to Scott in Paulding County in 1940. On June 1, 1958, he married the former Joanne Marie Oberhaus in the Cecil Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dean Coursey officiating and they have shared almost 65 years of marriage. Other family member include his three...

Anna Mae Owsley, 77, of Van Wert and formerly of Knott County, Kentucky passed away May 25, 2023 at her daughter’s home near Van Wert. She was born on March 3, 1946, in Hindman, Kentucky. She was one of thirteen children of the late Allen and Lily (Combs) Risner. She married Woodrow Owsley who also preceded her in death on October 15, 2020. Family survivors include her three children, Loretta (Ralph) Bailey of Washington Court House, Ohio, Benjamin Casebolt of Delphos, and Anita (Ed)...

Marilyn Hartman Brandt, 81, of Van Wert passed away peacefully at her beloved farm surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 18, 2023.   She was born on August 12, 1941 in Wadsworth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roy S. Hartman and Laura A. (Teubner) Hartman. On August 1, 1964, she married Robert Lee Brandt who preceded her in death on May 30, 2005.   Marilyn's family survivors include her two daughters, Kimberly Brandt of Washington D.C. and Tamara (Anne Tyrrell) Brandt...

William Clinton Brothers, Jr., 67, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2023, at his home in Glenmore He was born on June 3, 1955, in Mansfield, Ohio the son of late William Clinton and Doloris (Farmer) Brothers, Sr.  Family survivors include his son, Chris Brothers and his children Melany, Scott and Tyler; a daughter, Tonya Pelot and her children Malyssa, David and Nikole; four great grandchildren, Henry, Aubreigh, Catalina and Abel; a sister, Virginia Spence; a brother,...

Melanie Jane DePauw, 68, of London, Ontario, Canada passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2023, at her home in London, Ontario, Canada. She was born on January 15, 1955, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Harold Eugene and Ida Elizabeth (Hoffman) Prill.  Family survivors include her one daughter, Kalyn E. (Andrew) DeCarlo of Fremont, California; her one grandson, Mario G. DeCarlo of Fremont, California; and a sister, Penelope K. Prill of Algood, Tennessee. Melanie was a 1973 graduate of...

Mary Anne (Jones) Mihm, 87, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 12:16 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born August 8, 1935, in Ironton, the daughter of Thomas and Blanch (Kizee) Lowe, who both preceded her in death. As a child, she was adopted by the Rev. Edward H. and Thelma A. Jones, who also preceded her in death. On October 20, 1952, she married Duane G. “Lefty” Mihm, who passed away May 12,...

Ronald Herbert Lowe passed away at 3:14 p.m. on May 8, 2023 at VanCrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. He was born on December 29, 1936, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of the late Ralph H. Fugate and Alice Marie (Oechsle) Rickard. He married the love of his life, Frances I. (Hile) in 1968. Together, they shared many year of memories. She preceded him in death one month before their 41st wedding anniversary. Ron spent his early years in Wren, Ohio, he was a 1954 graduate of Van Wert High...

Pearl June Mason, 91, passed away Monday evening, April 24, 2023 at her home in Van Wert. She was born on September 30, 1931, in Ohio City the daughter of the late Henry William and Grace Adeline (Magoto) Stutz. On June 20, 1949, she married Warren Henry “Bud” Mason who also preceded her in death on October 5, 2014. Surviving are two sons, Jerry Mason (Jane Daniels) and Tony (Tyla) Mason all of Van Wert; a brother, John Stutz of Jonestown; one sister, Judy (Jerry) Lewis of Van...

Jerald "Jerry" Dee Cline, 85, of Van Wert passed away Sunday evening, April 23, 2023 at Van Wert Manor. He was born on October 26, 1937, in Defiance County the son of the late William and Catherine (Haver) Cline. On February 27, 1982, he married Sharron Cline who survives. Family survivors include his children, Duane (Paula) Cline, Kenneth (Penny) Cline, and Rhonda (Steve) Caryer; step-children, Lynne (Mark) Widner, Russell Olson, Laura (Matt) Rhoades, and Gretchen (Tad) Olson; a...