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Velma Dinger
May 11, 2026
Velma Marlene Dinger, 96 of Payne, passed away on May 11, 2026 at Homestead Assisted Living in Van Wert, OH
Velma was born in Haviland, Oh on April 27, 1930, a daughter of the late Cecil and Edith (Hutson) Zartman.
On March 27, 1949, Velma married Paul Dinger and they enjoyed 56 years of marriage until his passing in February 2005. Velma...
Samuel Colin Edwards
May 8, 2026
Samuel Colin Edwards, age 21, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2026 surrounded by family.
His love, humor and incredible conversations will be missed by his parents, Timothy and Ann and his sisters, Miriam and Isabel.
A private graveside service will be held in St Louis, Missouri at a later date.
Please consider a gift to Samuel’s favorite...
Donna Fry
May 8, 2026
Donna J. Fry, 88, of Woodburn, IN, died peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026 at The Cedars in Leo, IN.
She was born on May 9,1937 to the late Homer Brooks and Wilma (Kanizsa) Reynolds. She married Richard Fry on December 6,1958 and he preceded her in death in 2022.
Donna was a kind and friendly soul who always put others before...
Jeanette R. Swary
May 4, 2026
Jeanette R. Swary, 97, of Payne, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Jeanette was born in Ottoville, Ohio on December 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Frances (Bohn) and Bernard Honigford.
She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Being a devout Catholic,...
Thomas O. Rinehart
Apr 24, 2026
Thomas Opal Rinehart passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:10 PM in the evening surrounded by his beloved daughters and sons-in-law after an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Born on May 28th, 1947 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to Cass W. and Joda L. Rhinehart. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 32 years, Jewell...
Delilah Rose Hodge
Apr 17, 2026
Delilah Rose Hodge, passed from the arms of her parents to the joy of heaven on Friday, April 17, 2026.
She will never leave the hearts of her parents, Courtney Stantz and Jared Hodge; siblings, Elora Bird, Ezra Bird and Chance Iller; grandparents, Cory and April Ringler, Jeff (the late Lori) Hodge and great grandparents, Edward (the late Beth) Ringler, Ginny...
Dorothy Jean Helms
Apr 14, 2026
Dorothy Jean Helms, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Dorothy was born in Celina, Ohio on October 14, 1942, a daughter of the late Ellen (Piper) & Gerold Wolfe.
Dorothy served with dedication as the associate director of the Fort Wayne Medical Society until her retirement in 2009. She found great joy...
Forest "Glen" Deatrick
Apr 12, 2026
Forest "Glen" Deatrick, Jr., 83, of Payne, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Fort Wayne.
Glen was born on November 5, 1942 in Paulding, a son of the late Eunice (Workman) & Forest Glen Deatrick, Sr.
Glen dedicated many years of his career as an accountant at Crumback Symons Chevrolet, New Haven, IN. On August 12, 1962, he...
Alma Mae Ford
Apr 11, 2026
Alma Mae Ford, 89, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance, Ohio.
Alma was born in Livonia, Michigan on October 10, 1936, a daughter of the late Leona (Allor) and Stephen LaGrant.
She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mom enjoyed her large family and holidays along with the preparations...
Clinton Jordan
Apr 11, 2026
Clinton "Clint" Jordan, 86, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Vancrest of Payne.
Clint was born in Waynesboro, Mississippi on February 21, 1940, a son of the late Galdis (Reynolds) and Otis Jordan.
He was from a large southern family of fourteen children. You never forgot his friendly personality. His smile and kindness was contagious from the moment...
Lorean McCollum
Apr 2, 2026
Lorean Y. McCollum, 93, of Payne, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Lorean was born in Payne on July 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Edith (Betts) & Raymond Burkley.
Lorean was a familiar and cherished presence in her community, having worked as a dedicated bank teller in Payne for over 30 years. Generations of customers...
Ronald Weck
Mar 29, 2026
Ronald Eugene Weck, 83, of Paulding, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Ron was born in Van Wert on June 15, 1942, a son of the late Louise (Perry) & Henry Weck.
Ron was a man whose work ethic and passion showed up early and never faded. From a young age, he worked at his father’s...
Donald Benschneider
Mar 29, 2026
Donald E. Benschneider, 86, of Payne, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home.
Don was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on June 11, 1939, son of the late Ervin & Lucile (Overmyer) Benschneider.
Don devoted his life to hard work, beginning with a lifelong career in farming and in partnership in Wildcat Creek Farms. On December 13, 1981, he...
Vaughn E. Franklin
Mar 28, 2026
Vaughn E. Franklin, 90 of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Vaughn was born in Latty, Ohio on January 12, 1936, a of the late Treva (Offill) and Everett Franklin.
He retired from Dana Weatherhead after 41 years of service. Vaughn was truly dedicated to his family. Vaughn will always be remembered...
Deborah K. Ricard
Mar 27, 2026
Deborah K. Ricard, 73, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Deb was born in Fort Wayne on March 1, 1953, a daughter of the late Betty (Brown) and William Altic.
Those who knew Deb will never forget her thoughtfulness, kind personality and spunky sense of humor. She thoroughly enjoyed her family,...
Kathy Helms
Mar 11, 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" Helms, 67, of Paulding, passed away March 11, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital.
Kathy was born on June 25, 1958, in Ithaca, NY, a daughter of Helen House.
Kathy devoted most of her life to being a homemaker, pouring her time and love into caring for her family and those around her. On February 14, 1979, she married the love of...
Donald Hissong
Mar 10, 2026
Donald Hissong, 91, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Heritage Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Don was born in Woodburn on September 1, 1934, a son of the late Dora (Gorrell) and Ernie Hissong.
It is an understatement to say that Don proudly served his country in the United States Army for 20 years. Don saw seven tours of...
Mary Ann Driver
Mar 5, 2026
Mary Ann Driver, 80, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Mary Ann was born in Decatur, Indiana on October 18, 1945.
She took great pride in her cross stitch pieces that she made. Mary Ann was a devout member of the Church of Latter Day Saints in Bryan, Ohio. Most of all, Mary Ann will...
Diana Smith
Mar 2, 2026
Diana Lillian Smith, 79 of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born in Covington, Kentucky on December 17, 1946 a daughter of the late Clarence and Shirley Hamilton. Diana had six brother and sisters.
Diana was a valued employee at Dana Corporation in Churubusco, Indiana for many years until her retirement....
Franklin "Ray" Pier
Feb 28, 2026
Franklin Ray Pier, 89, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 28th at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Ray was born on December 24, 1936 to Francis Howard and Virginia (Ladd) Pier.
He was a 1954 graduate of Paulding High School. In 2000 he retired from General Portland/Lafarge where he worked for over 30 years.
Ray will be sadly missed by his family. Surviving...
