Obituaries

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...

Apr 15, 2023

Arthur J. Bauer, 90, of Van Wert, left his time here on earth on April 15, 2023, at home.

He was born on August 9, 1932, in Convoy, Ohio to the late Arthur H. and Marie B. (Schmidgall) Bauer. He married the former Gloria June Carlo on January 29, 1952, and she died on August 10, 1987....

Apr 12, 2023

Diane Estella Black, 87, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023.

Diane Estella Black was born August 5, 1935 in Lima, Ohio. Her parents were James J. and Irene (Allen) Nichols.

Diane attended York School for 12 years and graduated in 1953.

Diane married Dean L. Black in 1956 at...

Apr 8, 2023

Helen J. Huston, 86, of Van Wert passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on February 16, 1937, in Van Wert County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Floyd Jacks and Thelma (Uncapher) Jacks.  On March 3, 1956, she married Jess Edward Huston, Jr. who preceded her in death on December 02,...

Apr 7, 2023

Patty A. Stanley, 78, of Van Wert passed away Friday evening, April 7, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on December28, 1944, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles Guy Ditto and Bertha (Medford) Ditto.  On February 19, 1961, she married William B. Stanley, III, who survives...

Mar 30, 2023

Daniel J. McConahay, 88, of Van Wert went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on March 30, 2023, at 11:30 p.m.

Dan was born on September 3, 1934, to the late Bernard and Nora McConahay in Van Wert. On January 18, 1975, he married Sharon (Welch) McConahay. He graduated in 1954 from Van Wert High...

Mar 27, 2023

Joan K. Kiehl, 74, of Van Wert passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Hearth & Home of Van Wert.

She was born on July 1, 1948, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Byron Wermer and Carma (Marshall) Wermer.  On December 30, 1967, she married Raymond G. Kiehl who survives in Van Wert....

Mar 23, 2023

Winifred "Jim" Voltz Frey, 98, passed away March 23, 2023 in Decatur, IN.

Winifred and her twin brother Fred were born near Glenmore, OH on December 27, 1924 to Charles L. and Mary Anna (Jones) Voltz.  Fred passed away January 31, 1929.

After graduating from Wren High School, Winifred attended Iowa State University, earning a...