Obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

Jerry Knapke, 66, of Van Wert passed away Sunday night, July 9, 2023 at his residence surround by his loving family.

He was born on July 21, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Bill Knapke and Esther (Hartings) Knapke. On June 15, 1991, he married Nancy (James) Knapke who survives at home.

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Jul 2, 2023

Ellen Sue Boroff, 64, of Van Wert passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio and is reunited with her dog Queenie.

Ellen was born on June 14, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to the late Gerald Raymond Barnes and Donelda (Lawrence) Barnes. She married Richard L. Boroff,...

Jul 2, 2023

On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Jim passed away surrounded by his loving family.  Jim demonstrated exemplary faith and was devoted to his family and friends.  He selflessly supported his loved ones and his community, who often called on him in times of uncertainty.

Jim was born on January 19, 1946 in Wren, Ohio to Mary Cowgill and...

Jun 23, 2023

Dagmar B. Weaver, 78, of Van Wert passed away Friday evening, June 23, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina.

She was born on March 21, 1945, near the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany the daughter of the late Walter Burkhart and Teresa Burkhart. On August 5, 1966, she married Doyle D. Weaver who preceded her...

Jun 22, 2023

Ronald E. Lantz, 72, of Van Wert, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on June 6, 1951 in Angola, Indiana to the late Robert E. Lantz and Mary E. (Morehead) Lantz.

Surviving family members include his children, Ashley Lantz, Kristen (Ryan) Lauerman, Nicole (Jon) Schumm, Christina (Kevin) Turlij,...

Jun 21, 2023

Betty L Springer, 99, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on October 30, 1923, in Convoy, Ohio the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Lulu (Lare) Rager.  On May 1, 1945, she married Delbert John Springer who passed away on November 28,...

Jun 20, 2023

Lylah Olivia Louise Smith was stillborn June 20, 2023.

She will be forever missed by her mommy and daddy, Abby (Thatcher) Smith and Ronald Smith. Her siblings Kristen, Lucas, and Elijah miss her and they loved their baby sister so much!

They all waited anxiously for this new child who would have been full term...

Jun 20, 2023

Vivian Marie Lichtensteiger, 92, of Ohio City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 20, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest Nursing Center in Decatur.

She was born September 30, 1930, in Van Wert, the daughter of Isem C. and Edith Holland Markley.

On October 22, 1949, she married Karl Lichtensteiger...

Jun 18, 2023

Gary L. Baker, 83 of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 18, 2023, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on September 10, 1939, in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Arnold Calvin Baker, Sr. and Anna L. (Benadum) Baker. On February 14, 1971 he married Wanda L. (Hurless) Baker...

Jun 3, 2023

Brian Wade Baxter, 69, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away at 7:06 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, en route to Parkview Noble Hospital, in Kendallville, Indiana.

He was born on January 22, 1954, in Van Wert, the son of the late Jean Rosella (Lockerby) Wittung and Richard "Dale" Baxter.  He was also preceded in death by his...

Jun 2, 2023

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...

May 26, 2023

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...

May 25, 2023

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...

May 18, 2023

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...

May 14, 2023

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,...

May 13, 2023

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,...

May 12, 2023

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...

May 8, 2023

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...

Apr 24, 2023

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...

Apr 23, 2023

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...