Obituaries Listing

Jun 18, 2025

Kevin "Bubba" Routt, 55, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  He was born September 12, 1969 in Van Wert, a son of Danny R. and Karla Kay (Johnson) Routt.  His father survives in Van Wert and his mother is deceased.

Surviving him are two brothers, Jeffery (Lori) Routt of Rockford,...

Jun 11, 2025

Curtis (Curt) Eddins, 73, of Van Wert , OH passed away in the early morning hours of June 11, 2025 at Ohio Health Van Wert Hospital. He was born August 21, 1951 in Lima, OH a son of Willie Eddins Sr. and Alice (Bursey) both of whom are deceased.

Surviving him are children: Carmen (Jason) Heffner of Convoy, Bill (Alvera) Stevens...

May 23, 2025

Ray (Butch) Hofacker, 80, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 in the early evening at his Van Wert residence.  He was born September 11, 1944 in Paulding, Ohio a son of Charles & Iva (Taylor) Hofacker neither of whom survive.  He married Nancy Workinger who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his grandchildren: Jaylan (Tyler) Huffman, Darin (Britney) Hofacker,...

May 19, 2025

James R. Clark, 90, of Van Wert passed away in the late afternoon of Monday, May 19, 2025 at his residence with his family at his side.  He was born November 3, 1934 in Van Wert a son of Edward and Naomi (Thatcher) Clark both of whom are deceased. On August 5, 1956 he married Martha J. Wermer who survives...

May 2, 2025

Dewey VanWynsberghe, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1964, in Van Wert, son of the late Raymond T. VanWynsberghe, Jr. and Patty (Gillespie) VanWynsberghe.

He is survived by his wife Rachel, his daughters Una and Siska, his mother, a brother Danny (Rose Marie) VanWynsberghe of Key West, Florida, and a...

Apr 14, 2025

Larry Ray Closson, beloved father, husband, and friend passd away April 14, 2025 in Lima, Ohio at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with pneumonia and other complications.  Born August 8, 1941, Larry lived a life full of love,  laughter, and dedication.  A special thank you to all the family and friends who stopped by the hospital to...

Mar 26, 2025

Larry Lee Lewis, 62, of Haviland, Ohio  passed away at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 26, 2025.  He was born on January 22, 1963 in Defiance, Ohio a son of Jackie and Judith (Curtis) Lewis, both of whom are deceased.  He is survived by his wife Camillia (Kindell) Lewis.

Also surviving are his children; Jack (Crysta Font) Lewis,...

Mar 23, 2025

Bruce Owen Gattshall, 57, of rural Van Wert, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Ohio Health Van Wert. He was born in Paulding, Ohio July 21, 1967 a son of Glenn Owen and Mary Jean (Painter) Gattshall both of whom are deceased.  He is married to Terry S. Hutchison who survives.

He is survived by his children; Danielle (Miguel) Drewery,...

Feb 26, 2025

Ms. Vickie Lynn Moser (nee Van Doren) passed away on February 26, 2025 in Edgerton, Ohio.  Born on January 11, 1953, in Van Wert, Ohio, she lived a life filled with dedication to family, work and personal passions.

Vickie was a proud graduate of Van Wert High School, Class of 1971.  She built a career at Aeroquip in Van Wert where...

Feb 12, 2025

Neil Gordon Smith passed away peacefully during his sleep at Van Wert Manor on February 12th, 2025 at the age of 66 following a short, brave battle with cancer. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio on April 21st, 1958 to Donald and Anna Bell (McNew) Smith. Neil lived a life full of fun, travel, laughter, and especially enjoyed time...

Feb 5, 2025

Jamie Paul Lautzenheiser, age 51 passed away February 5th, 2025 at Van Wert Hospital.

He was born September 16th, 1972 in Van Wert County. The son of the late James Paul Lautzenheiser and the late Kathy Rose (Routt) Johnson.He is survived by his daughter, Chelsea Lautzenheiser (Jake), his grandchildren Stella and Luka Secrist, all of Van Wert; his two brothers, Joseph...

Feb 3, 2025

Betty L. Lewis, of Van Wert, passed away at home on February 3, 2025 at the age of 93.  Born on May 12, 1931 to Erastus and Cora (Anderson) Jenkins, Betty was the last surviving child of 13.

She married Richard "Dick" Lewis on March 5, 1969.  He preceded her in death on March 23, 2008.

Betty loved her family with all...

Jan 20, 2025

Kathy E. Lee, 62, of Van Wert passed away at her residence on Monday, January 20, 2025.  She was born July 20, 1962 in Wyandotte, Michigan a daughter of Clifford Faye Fought and Wanda Lee Best both of whom are deceased.  On October 23, 2000 she married Michael R. Lee who survives her in Van Wert.

Kathy is survived by her...

Jan 3, 2025

Larry Burley Lytle, born on February 24, 1940, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert, Ohio. He was 83 years old.

Larry was the beloved husband of Louise Lytle, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corwin B. Lytle and Lucille F. (Bendele) Lytle,...

Dec 5, 2024

Beloved wife, mother and friend, Rebecca Lee Martz, 61, of Middle Point passed away at 0101 Thursday, December 5, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  She was born September 26, 1963 in Van Wert a daughter of Daniel & Alberta (Voltz) Reichert both of whom are deceased.  She is survived by her husband David Martz...

Nov 22, 2024

Lois L. Ellis, 95, of Van Wert passed away at 1:25 AM Friday, November 22, 2024 at Vancrest  of Van Wert.  She was born July 11, 1929 in Van Wert a daughter of Lester and Margaret (O'Day) Gallant, both of whom are deceased.  On September 3, 1948 she married Vearl Ellis.  He preceded her in death on May 14,...

Nov 13, 2024

Nancy Ann Gallet of Convoy, Ohio passed away at 12:44 PM Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital.  She was born in Van Wert, Ohio June 18, 1949 a daughter of Lester and Clara Lucille (Eutsler) Glander both of whom are deceased.

She is survived by two sons, James (Danie) Detter of Ashley, Ohio and...

Oct 23, 2024

Jean L. Wilson, 94, of Van Wert passed away at 3:05 PM at Hearth & Home.  She was born February 14, 1930 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey a daughter of Harry E. and Ruth Lesher both of whom are deceased.

She was married to Gene L. Wilson who died September 24, 2012.

She is survived by...

Oct 6, 2024

Thomas L. Gephart, 72, of Fort Wayne, IN died at his Fort Wayne residence on Sunday evening October 6, 2024.  He was born May 31, 1952 in Decatur, IN a son of Albert Leroy and Ruth (Kepler) Gephart.  Both are deceased.

He is survived by his sister Kathy of Fort Wayne, a brother Dean Gephart of Hillsboro,...

Sep 5, 2024

Donna Lou Snyder (Callihan), born March 1, 1933 in Coal Run, Ohio went home to be with  the Lord on September 5, 2024.  Donna was preceded in death by her mother Mary Lucille Callihan and father Clifford Callihan.  She was the last remaining of 6 siblings; Kathryn Callihan, Bonnie (Jerry) McIntosh, Nelson (Winnie) Bailey, Juanita (Don) Poole, Buddy (Rita)...