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Sandra Oller
May 14, 2023
Sandra "Sam" Marie Oller, 65, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Sam was born in Hicksville, Ohio on September 10, 1957, a daughter of the late Helen (Starry) and Richard Oller.
She will always be remembered for making flannel blankets for her family. Sam was always grateful to her brother, Rob, for making sure...
Kay Bromagem
May 11, 2023
Kay Yvonne Bromagem, 78, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Park View Nursing Center, Edgerton, Ohio.
Kay was born in Angola, Indiana on April 25, 1945, a daughter of the late Verla (Sierer) and William Bromagem.
She was a 1963 graduate of Antwerp High School. Kay was the owner of Holiday Flower Shop in Antwerp. She...
Steve Altic
May 9, 2023
Steve Altic, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Parkview Regional Hospital. Steve was born on September 30th, 1951, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of the late Betty (Brown) & William Altic, Sr.
He grew up with a fascination for all things mechanical and found his calling working as a press operator at Mullinax. However,...
Ruth Wells
May 5, 2023
Ruth Wells, 95, of Woodburn passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington.
Ruth was born in Huntertown, Indiana on January 5, 1928, a daughter of the late Eleanor (Miller) and Ernie Rodenbeck.
She worked many years at Sheller Globe. Ruth was a loving mother and grandmother who thoroughly enjoyed a good card game. She was...
Bruce Eugene Helton, Sr.
Apr 28, 2023
Bruce Eugene Helton, Sr., 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Bruce was born in Benham, Kentucky on June 10, 1931, a son of the late Abbie (Estep) and Shelby M. Helton.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. His social nature made him a...
Esther Morrow
Apr 26, 2023
Esther L. Morrow, 92, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Paulding County Hospital.
Esther was born in Antwerp on March 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Edna (Peffley) and Charles Shuherk.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Esther devoted her life to her family and Jesus Christ. She taught Sunday school at her...
Mary Plum
Apr 25, 2023
Mary Plum, 94, of Antwerp passed away April 25, 2023 at the Antwerp Manor.
Mary was born in Antwerp on June 21, 1928, a daughter of the late Golda (Starry) and Lester Hetrick.
Mary loved her job at BF Goodrich and was the first face you would see when visiting the administration office. At 80, Mary moved to Florida and...
Sandra Foster
Apr 22, 2023
Sandra Foster, 53, of Payne, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Vancrest, Ohio.
Sandra was born in Defiance on February 20, 1970, a daughter of the late Jonathon & Katherine (Neumann) Foster.
She will be sadly missed by her companion, Juan and siblings, Robert, Craig, Michael, Rick, John & Christy.
Private arrangements are...
George Underwood
Apr 21, 2023
George W. Underwood, 90, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Antwerp Manor.George was born in Payne on March 26, 1933, a son of the late Bessie (Bradford) & Roy Underwood.George worked as a group leader in assembly at Dana Weatherhead for 45 years until his retirement in 1996. In his free time, George was a coach for youth...
Wanda Hilgeman
Apr 17, 2023
Wanda Corrine Hilgeman of Payne, OH, died Monday, April 17, at age 97. She was born Jan. 25, 1926, in French Lick, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. R. Hilgeman; her son Kevin Hilgeman, and her daughter Michelle Harp. She is survived by her daughters Kay Sue Head of Payne, OH; and Debra Ann Hilgeman...
Dorothy Ratliff
Apr 15, 2023
Dorothy Ann Ratliff, 79, of Paulding, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Glenn Park of Defiance.
Dorothy was born in Langley, Kentucky on December 19, 1943, a daughter of the late Zada (Bradley) and Ollie Ratliff.
She was a dedicated employee at General Electric for over 30 years.
Dorothy will be sadly missed by her siblings, Edna (Ron)...
Robert Woodard
Apr 10, 2023
Robert Carlyle Woodard, 59, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville.
Bob was born in Paulding, Ohio on November 22, 1963.
He was a Key Account manager at Quaker Houghton for 30 years.
Most of all, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His unmatched, positive outlook on life allowed...
Laura Savieo
Apr 9, 2023
Laura Savieo, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2023. Laura was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on April 29, 1960, the second of six daughters born to the late Margaret and Louis Savieo. She was a joyous part of the Savieo family for 62 years, 11 months, and 9 days. She brightened the lives of...
Jennifer Deal
Apr 9, 2023
Jennifer Lynn Deal was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. She left this world suddenly surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, April 9th, 2023 at the age of 60.
Jenny was the first child born to Walter and the late Sue (Ross) Schilb of Antwerp, Ohio on August 18th,1962. After graduating high school, she discovered her passion for...
James Scott
Apr 8, 2023
James Thomas Scott, 79, of Grover Hill, OH, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Vancrest of Payne.
Jim was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on September 14, 1943, a son of the late Alta (Hackney) and Richard Scott.
He was a coal miner but was more comfortable at the end of a fishing pole. He fished for croppy and loved...
David Crawford
Apr 3, 2023
David Richard Crawford, 84, of Payne, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023 at his home.
David was born in Payne on December 9, 1938, a son of the late Izabelle (Zartman) & James Crawford.
David was very proud of his military service. With his parents permission, at the age of 17 he enlisted in the US Navy and...
Brian Lynn Zartman
Apr 1, 2023
Brian Lynn Zartman, 65, of Payne, Ohio passed away at home Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Brian was born in Hicksville, Ohio on January 14, 1958.
He was a truck driver by trade but preferred time with his family, especially camping. Brian was able to find humor in everything. Like when camping if weather was not great he would ask his...
Larry Copsey
Mar 27, 2023
Larry Gene Copsey, 81, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Larry was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 5, 1941, son of the late Dorothy Mae (Ream) and Earl "Pete" Copsey.
Larry learned to play drums at Payne High School. As a young man he continued playing drums, bowling, golfing, and...
Rick Schilb
Mar 22, 2023
Paul Richard “Rick” Schilb, Jr., 75, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Rick was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 8, 1947 to Vivian (King) Schilb and Paul Richard Schilb, Sr.
On August 7, 1971 he married, Margaret (Peg) Phipps Schilb, who survives in Fort Wayne....
Emogene Aguirre
Mar 22, 2023
Emogene Aguirre, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Emogene was born in Craigsville, WV on December 6, 1941, a daughter of the late Opal (Reese) & Roy O'dell.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Kevin (Marilyn) Phillips & Cynthia (Mike) Woodring; sister, Rose Thomas; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; & 1 great...
