Obituaries
Lois M. Kohn
Aug 17, 2023
Lois Kohn died on August 17, 2023, in her apartment at Dublin Retirement Village. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 20 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm with the service immediately following at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home.
Lois Marcene (Elston) Kohn was born on September 29, 1926 to Rosella (Harpster) and Ray M. Elston who preceded her in death. She was the...
Barbara J. Adams
Aug 16, 2023
Barbara J. Adams, 76, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 7:34 AM on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Our Home-New Albany. She was born on March 13, 1947, in Van Wert, to Clarence and Erma (Walter) Johnson. She married Gregg Adams. Barb retired from Van Wert County Hospital after many years as a patient care tech....
Robert Leroy Klinger
Aug 16, 2023
Robert LeRoy Klinger, known affectionately as Bob, passed away on August 16, 2023, at Meadows of Delphos in Delphos, Ohio. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments. Bob was born on August 15, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio to his late parent, David and Dollie (Gipe) Klinger, who instilled values of hard work and dedication in...
Elaine B. Klausing
Aug 10, 2023
Elaine B. Klausing, 75, of Van Wert, passed away at 6:00 AM on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Van Wert Manor. She was born on November 8, 1947, in Acushnet, Massachusetts, to Napoleon and Pauline M. (Plante) Comeau. On November 2, 1974, she married Michael Klausing. Together, they shared over 50 years of memories.
Elaine retired as a clerk...
William B. Miller
Aug 6, 2023
William "Bill" B. Miller, 62, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:36 AM on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1960, in Wapakoneta, the son of John F. and Carolyn Ann (Graymire) Miller. He married the former Cheri Goodwin. Together, they shared many years of memories.
Bill retired from B.F. Goodrich after many years of...
James Ashford Francis
Aug 2, 2023
James Ashford Francis, 82, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:08 PM on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on July 11, 1941, in Decatur, Indiana, to Bernard Wayne and Goldie (Baumgartner) Francis.
Jim is survived by a son, Andy (Monica) Francis; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and many "bonus" grandchildren; a sister,...
Carl Densel
Aug 1, 2023
Carl M. Densel, 67, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:10 PM on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 25, 1956, in Van Wert, to Elmer Densel and Edith (Egly) Dawson.
Carl worked at Lakeview Farms in Delphos.
He was a hard-worker who enjoyed racing his bicycle, animals and spending...
Darlene Kay Marsee
Jul 29, 2023
Darlene Kay Marsee, 79, of Rockford passed away on July 29, 2023 at Paulding County Hospital. She was born on June 05, 1944, in Decatur, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Delbert Thatcher and Catherine (Banning) Thatcher. On January 16, 1960, she married William "Conley" Marsee. Together, they shared years of memories.
Darlene attended Rockford High School....
Larry G. Youtsey
Jul 26, 2023
Larry G. Youtsey, 75, of Van Wert, OH passed away peacefully, surround by his loved ones Wednesday, July 26th at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Larry was born on September 5th 1947 to Lucille and Gordon Youtsey, in Van Wert. Larry was the oldest of three. Next came Marcia and Steven (with a few years in between), joined their...
Patty Jane Wilson
Jul 21, 2023
Patty J. Wilson, 84, of Celina, passed away peacefully into Jesus's arms early July 21, 2023 at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center, Winchester, Indiana. She was born on November 21, 1938 to Charles and Zelma Zizelman, Rockford Ohio. Patty was the youngest daughter, with 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Patty was previously married to Larry Wilson for 37 years. She is...
Roger Davis
Jul 20, 2023
Roger Davis, 69, of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away at 8:37 AM on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1953, in Van Wert, to Wilfred and Berneice (King) Davis. He married the former Tina Hammons, who survives. Together, they shared many years of memories.
Roger was the Plant Superintendent at Associated Milk Producers,...
John E. Alberts Sr.
Jul 17, 2023
John Alberts Sr., a remarkable man who touched the lives of many, passed into Heaven in the early hours of Monday, July 17, 2023 following a courageous battle with illness at the age of 77.
Born in Lima, Ohio, John was a loving father of three, a devoted husband to his beloved wife Jan, and a loving brother. He will...
Sheryle Ann Spurlin
Jul 14, 2023
Sheryle Ann Spurlin, age 63, started her new life in heaven on Friday, July 14, 2023. She had been ill for several months. She was born on July 17, 1959, in the Navy Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, to her father Harry E. Dunn Sr. and mother Mary Ellen (Burk) Dempsey. Sheryle spent most of her life as a homemaker. She...
Gayle Lewis Stevens
Jul 14, 2023
Gayle Lewis Stevens, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. He was born on November 8, 1944, in Paulding, Ohio to the late James and Viola (Heath) Stevens. Gayle's warm spirit and wonderful sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Gayle led...
Philip Jay Linton
Jul 10, 2023
Philip Jay Linton, lovingly called 'PJ", died with his family by his side on July 10 at Van Wert Hospital following an approximate 10 month valiant struggle with esophageal cancer. He was born March 4, 1965 to LaDonna (Eversole) Etzler-Allenbaugh and D. Reed Linton. He was preceded in death by his father and stepfather, Don Etzler, and a stillborn grandchild,...
Sharon Kay Young
Jul 10, 2023
Sharon Kay Young, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones during her final moments. Sharon's life was a testament to strength, love, and resilience.Born on March 24, 1967, in Indianapolis, Sharon grew up with a deep sense of...
Ronald Dean Frahm
Jul 8, 2023
Ronald D. Frahm, age 77 of Rockford, Ohio passed away July 8, 2023 at his home.
Ronald was born October 9, 1945 in Celina, Ohio to the late Harold A. and Luetta V. (Schaadt) Frahm.
On June 22, 1968 he married Sheryl Lee (Clark) Frahm in Plymouth, Indiana.
Ronald is survived by one daughter and two sons....
Marjorie H. Clouse
Jul 5, 2023
Marjorie H. Clouse, affectionately known as Marge, passed away on July 5, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on November 23, 1923, in Van Wert, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dane and Grace (Dreyer) Severn.
Marge led a fulfilling life, with a career spanning multiple fields. She worked diligently at the Ohio Gas...
Brent E. Crone
Jul 2, 2023
Brent E. Crone, 75, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:10 AM on Sunday, July 2 at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert . He was born on February 3, 1948 to Don and Helen (Tribolet) Crone.
Brent graduated from Van Wert High School. Following his graduation, he went to work at Continental Can, now Grief, and retired...
Scot Alan Etgen
Jun 23, 2023
Scot Alan Etgen, 61, of Convoy, passed away at 2:10 PM on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Van Wert Manor. He was born on January 12, 1962, in Van Wert, to Harold R. and Rosanna (Purk) Etgen. He married the former Karen Glossett. Together, they shared many years of memories.
He was a veteran of the United States Army....
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