Mark Lynn Youtzy

Mark Lynn Youtzy, 59, of Van Wert, died at 5:40 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert following a short illness.

He was born November 18, 1956, in Van Wert, the son of Juanita P. (Gilbert) Youtzy, who survives in Van Wert, and the late Donald Gene Youtzy.

Other survivors include two brothers, Jerry Youtzy of Convoy and Mike Youtzy of Wichita, Kansas; two sisters, Judy (Danny) Lehman of Springfield, and Darlene S. Youtzy of Van Wert; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, with Pastors Dennis Gilbert and Michele Noffke officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery in rural Van Wert County at a later date.

Calling hours are from 2-5 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: To the family.