All Obituaries

Vearl "Whitey" Ellis, 93, of Van Wert passed away at 8:05 AM Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Vancrest Healthcare.  He was born October 7, 1928 in Mercer County a son of Harry and Ada (Smith) Ellis, both of whom preceded him in death.  On September 3, 1948 he married the love of his life, Lois L. Gallant who survives him. Surviving him are two daughters, Marcia (Tim) Moody and Linda (Ron) Wells.  Also surviving are grandchildren, T. Anson (Laura) Moody, Brendon (Kylee)...

JoAnn Klausing, 74, of Delphos passed away at 9:49 PM Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Meadows of Delphos.  She was born July 29, 1947 a daughter of Everett and Marjorie (Mooney) Rudy both of whom are deceased.  She is survived by two sons, Mark (Tara) Klausing and Edward (Kate) Klausing, eight grandchildren: Victoria Klausing, Jennifer Klausing, Kayla Kipker, LaChele Allenbaugh, Tyler Klausing, Daron Showalter, Brice Klausing, and Elise Klausing, 8 great grandchildren, and two...

Steven Lynn Routt, 69, of Union Township passed away at 1:15 PM Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne from injuries received in an automobile accident in Van Wert County on April 21, 2022.  He was born in Paulding County on June 17, 1952 a son of Fred and Betty (Taylor) Routt.  His wife, Marilyn (Kingen) preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons:  Douglas (Paula) Bogle of Convoy and Daniel (Trina) Bogle of Monroeville, IN.  Two brothers,...

Michael E. Protsman, 56, of Van Wert passed away peacefully with his family at his side at 12:19 PM Saturday, March 12, 2022 at CareCore Nursing Home in Lima.  He was born January 10, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  His father was Ralph Eugene (Sue) Protsman who is deceased and his mother, Dorothy (Bill May) (Miller) Protsman May who survives in Van Wert. Surviving are his two daughters, Starrae (Daniel) Musser of Huntertown, IN and Crystal Protsman of Fort Wayne, IN., three step...

Janet M. Crowe 84, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away at 1:00 PM Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis, Michigan. Janet was born October 10, 1937, in Van Wert, the oldest daughter of the late Joseph Cowgill and Ruth (Bradley) Schlaudroff. On October 16, 1955, Janet married Ronald F. Crowe Sr. in Van Wert. Surviving is her husband, Ronald F. Crowe Sr, a daughter,  Sherrill (Mark) Sears of Sturgis, Michigan, 3 grandchildren, Caitlin (Bryson) Martinez, Noah...

Eunice Renee (McKinney) Tribolet, 70, died peacefully at 9:45 AM February 15, at her home.  Beside her was her loving family and children Travis (Byron) Tribolet-Ward of Van Wert and Trena (David) Puckett of Sherwood and grandchildren Kimberly (Austin) Wendt, Kelsie and David Puckett ll and her beloved dog Bella. Eunice was born May 26,1951 in Franklin, PA to the late Ralph and Sue Ann (Stephens) McKinney.  She is survived also by her sisters Sandra (Carl) Wagner of Forest City,...

Emma Lee Scott, 94, passed from this life into Heaven January 24, 2022.  She was born August 9, 1927 in Van Wert County to William Henry and Naomi Caroline (Clear) Martin, both of whom are deceased. She was the 12th of 12 children.  In 1950 she married  Robert Scott who preceded her in death in June 1983. Emma Lee worked at various Van Wert establishments and spent about 10 years as a house parent at the Marsh Foundation. She enjoyed...

 Angela K. Spry, 50, of Van Wert passed away at 8:30 PM Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Gem City Nursing Home in Dayton, Ohio.  She was born March 3, 1971 in Lancaster, Ohio a daughter of Chester and Shelia (Gregory) Robbins.   Surviving her is her husband, Scott Spry, Two sons: Brandon (Stephanie) Miller and Joshua Lane. Per Angela's request there will be no public viewing or funeral services.

Jim Lambert, 68, of Van Wert passed away at 12:45 PM Tuesday, December 27, 2021 at Van Wert Health.  He was born July 24, 1953 in Melrose Park Illinois a son of Jim A. Lambert and Dorothy McIntosh both of whom are deceased.  On August 5, 1972 he married Theresa Tindall who survives him. His children are: Summer (Brice) Lambert and Cresta (Brian) Antus.  He is also survived by his grandchildren: Timothy Wolford II, Caleb Wolford, Fenix Day, Chase Day, Bailey Day, Abbie Antus,...

Ireta A. Hutchison, 88, of Scott passed away at 1:20 AM Thursday at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.  She was born December 13, 1933 in Scott, Ohio a daughter of Warren Leon and Grace Juanita (Krugh) Decker both of whom are deceased.  On December 20, 1953 she married Don Owen Hutchison who preceded her in death.   She is survived by three daughters:  Cheryl Winberg, Terry (Bruce) Gattshall, Karen "Kay" (Ted) Rosswurm.  Surviving grandchildren are: ...