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Frances G. Walters
Feb 20, 2022
Frances "Frankie" Walters, 85, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Hamilton, Indiana and Antwerp, Ohio.passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
Frankie was born in Bristol, England on October 1, 1936.
Frankie and her mother moved to the United States when she was 11 years old. Together they own and operated a small...
E. Joan Kimpel
Feb 20, 2022
E. Joan (Jerger) Kimpel, 90, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her home.
E. Joan (Jerger) Kimpel was born July 14, 1931 to Raymond & Florence (Fritch) Jerger. Joan was a 1949 graduate of Farmer High School. On October 23, 1954, she married Clair E. Kimpel. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1995.
Joan was a member...
James Robert Overmyer
Feb 20, 2022
James Robert Overmyer of Payne, Ohio passed away Sunday February 20, 2022 at the Vancrest Nursing Home after a two year battle with melanoma.
Jim was born to Robert & Elizabeth (Strouse) Overmyer in Mt.Vernon, Ohio on March 18, 1938. He was raised with siblings Carol (Burley), John Overmyer, and Jay Overmyer on the family farm in rural Payne. In...
Garnett Hamlin Coleman
Feb 17, 2022
Garnett (Hamlin) Coleman, 99, of Butler, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 17th, at Parkview DeKalb, Auburn, Indiana.
Garnett was born in Wolfpit, Kentucky on December 18, 1922, a daughter of the late Mamie (Coleman) and Joseph Hamlin.
She retired from Edgerton Metals in Edgerton, Ohio. Garnett was a fiercely independent woman who loved her family. They will always remember her...
James Lewis Morhart
Feb 12, 2022
James Lewis Morhart, 77, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Heritage Pointe, Fort Wayne.
Jim was born in Bryan, Ohio on November 22, 1944, a son of the late Emma (Gordon) and Ralph Morhart.
The work ethic he had as a carpenter was earned while growing up on his family's farm.Other than his strong love for...
Patricia Eblen Wheeler
Feb 11, 2022
Patricia Lou Eblen Wheeler, 81 formerly of Antwerp, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas.
Patricia was born in Celina, Ohio on October 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Bessie (Fett) and Fred Hullinger.
Pat was a friend to everyone she knew. Her smile and positive attitude was always contagious. You might remember her helping you at...
Charles "Chas" David Shidler
Feb 5, 2022
Charles "Chas" David Shidler, 30, of Mark Center, formerly of Antwerp passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 5, 2022.
Chas was born in Paulding on August 8, 1991.
He always loved the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. He was a 2010 graduate of Antwerp High School, where he played football. He also attended University of Northwestern Ohio. Chas served humbly...
Jacquelyn Ruth Schmunk
Jan 30, 2022
Jacquelyn Ruth Schmunk, 89, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Vancrest of Hicksville.
She was born in Defiance on January 23, 1933, a daughter of the late Ruth V. (Tow) and Gale A. Weible.
Jackie was a 1951 graduate fo Antwerp High School. On June 29, 1952 she married James C. Schmunk at the First Presbyterian Church...
Mary L. Beatty
Jan 29, 2022
Mary L. Beatty, 92, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Vancrest of Payne.
Mary was born in Defiance on April 25, 1929, a daughter of the late Blanche (Trop) and Floyd Overmyer.
She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. Her genuine smile always made you feel welcome.
Mary will be sadly missed by her children, Mary...
Jean Lorraine Parrish
Jan 26, 2022
Jean Lorraine (Wall) Parrish – of Hicksville Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon January 26, 2022. Jean was born to her father Leo James Wall and mother Janice Marie (Kranker) Wall on May 21, 1965 in Detroit Michigan. Professionally Jean had a broad-reaching career. She worked as a bartender for many years at the Holiday-Inn and later as a waitress...
Cara Lou Handy
Jan 26, 2022
Cara Lou Handy, 95, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at The Manor, Antwerp.
Cara Lou was born in Antwerp, Ohio on August 8, 1926, a daughter of the late Thelma (Hallock) and Robert Lichty.
She loved her family and considered many people she met part of her family. Cara Lou was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian...
William S. Bricker, DDS
Jan 23, 2022
William Stanley Bricker, DDS, formerly of Antwerp, died on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona.
Dr. Bricker was born on May 29, 1938, the son of Harold A. & Helen (Rogoza) Bricker.
He graduated from Hicksville High School in 1956 and the Ohio State University College ofDentistry in 1964. Later that year he opened a dental practice in Antwerp...
Peggy Ward
Jan 22, 2022
Peggy Ward, 68, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Peggy was born in Bryan, Ohio on September 2, 1953, a daughter of the late Alice (Weippert) & Jack Cooper.
Peggy worked many years in a factory and as a homemaker, caring for her family which she loved dearly. Many of her favorite moments were spent at...
Rose Mary Johnson
Jan 14, 2022
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Rose “Rosie’ Johnson, 91, of Harlan passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. Rosie was born September 18, 1930, and grew up and went to school in Scipio Township.
On September 29th, 1951 Rosie married her Harlan high school sweetheart – Rolland “Rollie” Johnson, settled in Harlan and raised their two children, Elaine &...
Roxane Light
Jan 14, 2022
Roxane Light, 63 of Antwerp, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.
Roxane was born in Angola Indiana, on July 25, 1958.
She was a friend to everyone she met.
Roxane will be sadly missed by her mother, Grace and her brother, Rick.
She will be laid to rest privately in Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp.
Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com
Margarita Magnuson
Jan 14, 2022
Margarita Magnuson, 87, of Payne, passed away at home on Friday, January 14, 2022.
Margarita was born in Medford, MA on July 30, 1934, a daughter of the late Maria (DeCristofaro) and Joseph Petrozziello.
She retired from General Electric in Fort Wayne. Margarita will always be remembered for being a beautiful woman, with a wit and kindness, like no other. More than...
Norma Messman
Jan 14, 2022
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Norma Messman, 92, of Woodburn passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.
She was born in Allen County, Indiana on November 14, 1929, a daughter of the late Clara (Jude) & Chester Gustin.
Norma retired from North American Van Lines. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She will be sadly missed by her daughters,...
Christopher Scott Franklin
Jan 13, 2022
Christopher Scott Franklin, 47, of Antwerp, formerly of Payne passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.
Chris was born in Paulding on March 2, 1974, a son of James Franklin and the late Marsha (Burkley) Franklin.
He worked at Continental Diamond Tool. Chris loved the outdoors, especially fishing and four wheeling. His favorite activity was watching his daughter, Olivia, play softball.
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David Allen Williams
Jan 8, 2022
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David Allen Williams, 67, of Indianapolis, formerly of Payne passed away at home on Saturday, January 8, 2022.
David was born in Paulding, Ohio on June 10, 1954, a son of the late Helen (Gibson) and O'Dell Williams.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dennis.
Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com
Steve Joseph Koziatek, III
Jan 7, 2022
Steve Joseph Koziatek III, 66, of Harlan, Indiana passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Ashton Creek, Health & Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 29, 1955, a son of the late Loretta Janette (Ferch) Lascola and Steve Joseph Koziatek.
Steve loved cars from a young age. He took his hobby of model cars, airplanes and...
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