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...
Sandra L. Cooper
Jun 14, 2026
Sandra Lou Cooper, 75, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, at Homestead of Van Wert.
She was born on August 21, 1950, in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Max Leroy Dull and Alice Mae (Hughes) Dull. Sandra married Neal Donald Cooper in 1976 and he pass away on September 25, 1976.
Sandra is survived by...
Roger D. Youtsey
Jun 14, 2026
Roger D. Youtsey, 88, of rural Ohio City passed away Sunday morning June 14, 2026 surrounded by his family following a brief illness.
He was born on July 31, 1937, in Van Wert the son of Hanklin and Velmah (Vance) Youtsey. On September 4, 1964, he married the former Suzanne (Spray) Youtsey who survives. Also surviving is one son, Rodney Youtsey...
Paul D. Ross
Jun 13, 2026
Paul D. Ross, 79, of Convoy, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on May 16, 1947 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Lee Ross and Beatrice Lulu (Krugh) Ross. On September 11, 1971, Paul married Emma P. (Lautzenheiser) Ross who pass away on January 10, 2012
Paul is survived...
Louise C. Showalter
Jun 10, 2026
Louise C. Showalter, 96, of Ohio City passed away Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert.
She was born at home on November 21, 1929, in rural Pleasant Township, the daughter of the late George Hofmann and Edna (Dietrich) Hofmann. On November 4, 1950, she married Byron Wayne Showalter, who preceded her in death on January...
Jacklyn M. Norris
Jun 5, 2026
Jacklyn M. Norris, 61, of Van Wert, passed away Friday evening, June 5, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born on August 11, 1964 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Robert Lawrence Perino and Barbara Helene (Kachinosky) Perino. On August 24, 1984, she married Daniel T. Norris and he survives of Van Wert.
Other family survivors our their children, Nicholas D....
Marjorie K. Eschbach
Jun 3, 2026
Marjorie “Marge” Kathyrn Wheeler Eschbach, 100, of Van Wert passed away peaceful on June 3rd, 2026.
She was born October 9, 1925, in Oceanside, San Diego, California the daughter of Scott Walter Wheeler and Bessie M. Potter Wheeler.
In addition to her parents, Marge was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter, Marcella, and Charles; and her sisters, Florence, Ona, Melissa and...
