Obituaries

Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries

Connie L. DuVall

Connie L. DuVall

Sep 6, 2026

Connie L. DuVall, age 86, was welcomed home to heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1939, in Jackson Township, Ohio, the middle daughter of the late Franklin Russell Poling and Winona Vesta (Anderson) Poling.

Connie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother (Grammy) and great-grandma. She was raised in Northern Ohio, graduating from Hoaglin-Jackson High School...

William N. Greene

William N. Greene

Sep 5, 2026

William "Bill" Noble Greene, Jr., age 77, passed away at his residence on Sunday September 6, in Convoy, Ohio.

Bill was born on April 13, 1949 in Hamilton, Indiana to William Noble and Mary Pauline (Pursley) Greene.

He built a fulfilling career as a Fire Prevention/Code Officer at the Van Wert Fire Department, where he was known for his dedication and work...

Rylee G. Stockhaus

Rylee G. Stockhaus

Sep 3, 2026

Rylee Grace Stockhaus was born into the Lord’s arms on Thursday evening, September 3, 2026, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She is survived by her parents Christopher & Sarah (Danylchuk) Stockhaus of Van Wert; her grandparents, Doris & Lee Stockhaus of Lima, Scott & Tina Danylchuk of Willshire; two great grandmothers, Lore Sullivan of New York, Cheryl Danylchuk of...

Janet I. Hines

Janet I. Hines

Sep 1, 2026

Janet Irene Hines, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday Morning, September 1, 2026, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert.

She was born on March 1, 1933, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late H. E. Agler and Nora E. (Gilliland) Agler. On May 2, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Richard Frank Hines who also preceded her in...

Nancy D. Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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