Kathy Jo Keysor, 70, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning, November 14, 2025, at the Ohio State-Wexner Medical Center of Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on March 24, 1955, in Wabash, Indiana, the daughter of the late Willard Jean Glassburn and Helen Delores (Hahn) Glassburn. On April 5, 1975, she married Gary D. Keysor and he preceded her in death on May 24, 2014.

Kathy is survived by her two children, Kenn (Stephanie) Keysor and Michael (Leah) Keysor both of Van Wert; six grandchildren, Dalton, Brenna, Emma, Claire, Beth and Joseph Keysor; one sister, Karen Carpenter of Wabash, Indiana and her mother-in-law, Arlene Keysor of Van Wert.

Besides her parents, her husband, Gary she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Randy G. Glassburn and Rodney D. Glassburn.

Kathy was a "great farmer's wife, mother and grandmother" and attended the First Baptist Church of Van Wert. She had previously served on the Pregnancy Life Center Board of Directors and was their first secretary of the board. Kathy belonged to the Twig II organization, the writers club and was very active at her church, belonging to the Women's Bible Study, serving food for shut-ins and funeral dinners. Kathy loved to travel and was able to visit several countries in her travels and she truly enjoyed going to all of her grandkids events.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Hile of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will take place at Ridge Cemetery, Ridge Township.  Calling hours will be on Tuesday, November 18, from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour ahead of services on Wednesday.

Preferred memorials are to the First Baptist Church or the Pregnancy Life Center of Van Wert.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.