Obituaries

Nov 5, 2023

Ronald E. Lautzenheiser, 84, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday evening, November 5th, 2023 at Van Wert Manor of Van Wert.

Ron was born on February 15, 1939, in Indiana the son of Cleo L. and Elva Alice (Hoverman) Lautzenheiser, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Judith Y. Hunter on January 12, 1958,...

Nov 2, 2023

Helen E. Bowersock 97, of rural Van Wert passed away Thursday morning, November 2, 2023, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on February 4, 1926, in Van Wert County the daughter of the late Owen Oliver and Leone (Rhodus) Harvey. On April 3, 1948, she married Lloyd M. Bowersock who also preceded her in death...

Oct 25, 2023

Patricia Frances (Welly) Hardy, July 24, 1939 – October 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Patricia Frances Hardy, a Faithful Servant of Christ.

It is with profound joy and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patty) Frances (Welly) Hardy on October 25, 2023, at the age of 84...

Oct 23, 2023

Michelle Renee Hunnaman-Miller, 48, of rural Ohio City passed away at 10:59 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio.

She was born on January 6, 1975 in Lima, the daughter of the late Allen Hunnaman and Debra Rickard (Tony) Krick of Van Wert. On December 11, 2010, she married David L. Miller who...

Oct 23, 2023

Linda K. Burnett, 74, of Delphos passed Monday morning, October 23, 2023 at VanCrest of Delphos.

She was born on February 13, 1949 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Sam and Margarette (Barnett) Burnett

Family survivors include her three children, Chris K. Mitchener of Middle Point, Becky (Zach) Litzenberg of Payne and Jamie (Sue) Markins...

Oct 22, 2023

Mickey "Mick" P. Geesey, 80, passed away Sunday morning, October 22, 2023, at his residence in Van Wert.

He was born on April 21, 1943, in Bobo, Indiana the son of the late Russell C. and Margrett J. (Handel) Geesey. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane (Schreiner) Geesey, whom he married on February 4,1967 in...

Oct 21, 2023

Matthew Duane Beech, 60, passed away Saturday morning at his residence in Scott, Ohio.

He was born on October 9, 1963, in Van Wert the son of the late Harold and Betty (Myers) Beech. On July 4, 2006, he married the former Sara Rose Hester who also preceded him in death on October 27, 2022.

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Oct 14, 2023

Stanley M. Macklin, 86, of Venedocia died Saturday evening at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on October 12, 1937, in Jennings Township the son of the late Rev. Maurice Clayton and Carrie Mae (Zimmerman) Macklin. On July 24, 1959, he married the former Leora Louise Wilkins who also preceded him in death on...

Oct 13, 2023

Jeffrey R. Riley, 51, of Van Wert passed away Friday afternoon, October 13, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on November 2, 1971, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Barbara E. (Ely) Thomas and the late Robert Elva Riley. Also surviving is his step-father, James D. Thomas, Jr. of Buena Vista.

Oct 12, 2023

Susan Kathleen (Springer) Norman of Van Wert, OH, and Haines City, FL, age 75, died peacefully at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, IN, on October 12, 2023 after a decades long fight with multiple sclerosis. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Meredith and Ernestine (Goble)...

Oct 10, 2023

Jim Voltz died on October 10, 2023, in the afternoon. He was combining his beans doing what he loved, farming. James (Jim) Robert Voltz was born on April 6, 1954 to Bill Voltz and Gloria Eileen (Elder) Voltz. Jim did not marry and had no children.

He is survived by his sister, Diane (Ron) Shale of Englewood,...

Oct 9, 2023

E. Ruth Hoblet, 96, of Van Wert passed away on October 9, 2023, at her residence surround by her loving family.

She was born on October 3, 1927 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of the late Varlando Clark and Bertha Agnes (Flager) Clark.

Family survivors include her children, Floyd Hoblet of Van Wert, Pam...

Oct 9, 2023

David Albert VanWynsberghe 63, of Van Wert passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at his residence in Van Wert.

He was born on November 23, 1959 in Van Wert, the son of the late Albert VanWynsberghe and Jeanne E. (Miller) VanWynsberghe-Ziegler who resides in Van Wert.

Other family survivors include his two sisters, Nola E....

Oct 7, 2023

Craig E. Weible, 58 of Willshire passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 11, 1964 in Defiance, Ohio. He was the son of late Jerry E. Weible and Mary Joan (Frampton) Weilbe. On July 1, 1989 he married Pandora J. "Pam" (Schlegel) Weible and she survives...

Oct 3, 2023

David M. Leiendecker, 99, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning, October 3, 20223, at Mercy Health in Lima.

He was born on August 29, 1924, in Custar, Ohio the son of the late William Andrew and Ida Clara Johanna (Wismar) Leiendecker. On April 2, 1953, he married the former D. Jean Ledyard who also preceded him...

Oct 3, 2023

Larry Gene Bailey, 78, of Dixon, Ohio, passed from death to life at his home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

He was born on February 10, 1945, in Delray, Michigan. He was the only child of George Gene Bailey and Mildred (Brown) Bailey. Both parents are deceased. On June 3, 1983, he married Rosalind Ann Fortney who...

Oct 2, 2023

Robert D. Gordon, Sr., 84, of Van Wert passed away Monday afternoon, October 02, 2023, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. He was born on December 1, 1938 in Peru, Indiana the son of late Gerald M. Gordon and Io Loretta (Barsoda) Gordon. On September 6, 1959, he married Betty Lou (Crockett) Gordon, who preceded him death on November...

Sep 26, 2023

Jack J. Brown, 74, of Ohio City passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence in Ohio City.

He was born on November 11, 1948, in Madison, Wisconsin the son of the late Joseph Ervin Brown and Juanita Mae (Roberts) Brown. On July 15, 1967, he married Carol D. (Duncan) Brown and she preceded him in...

Sep 7, 2023

Lloyd W. Etzler, 88, of rural Convoy passed away at 12:27 a.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home

He was born on July 25, 1935 in Harrison Township on the farm, the son of the late Harold E Etzler and Gertrude E (Conrad) Etzler. On September 27, 1959, he married Ruth E. (Evans)...

Sep 3, 2023

Jason "Jake" E Dull, age 76, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior at 9:20 a.m. on September 3, 2023, after bravely enduring an extended illness.

Jake was born on August 4, 1947 to the late Forest and Helen (King) Dull of Willshire Ohio. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of...