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Brian Dean Evans
Jun 22, 2022
Brian Dean Evans, 61, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
He was born in Shelby, Ohio on September 26, 1960, a son ofthe late Dean & Nancy (Neer) Evans.
Brian was was a manager at Autokiniton in Auburn, Indiana. Brian was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Indianapolis Colts and just about any genre of...
Jean C. Winans
Jun 18, 2022
Jean C. Winans, 93, of Payne, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Vancrest of Payne.
Jean was born in Fort Wayne on December 23, 1928, a daughter of the late Lucille (Flaugh) and Oscar Miller.
She was a Registered Nurse at Paulding County Hospital and Wayne Trace Schools. Jean had a servants heart that showed in the care of...
Lonnie Bostelman
Jun 16, 2022
Lonnie Lee Bostelman, 79, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Lonnie was born in Holgate on May 14, 1943, a son of the late Helen Catherine (Armbruster) and Harry George Bostelman.
He graduated from Holgate High School and then received his B.S. and Masters from BGSU. Lonnie taught and coached basketball at Antwerp High School....
Charles Edward Jones
Jun 11, 2022
Charles Edward Jones, 92, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Charles was born in Fort Wayne on January 13, 1930, a son of the late Bertha Mae (Langston) and Charles Glen Jones.
He proudly served his country in he US Air Force. Charles worked at BF Goodrich until his retirement.
Charles will be...
Bonnie Coughlin
Jun 10, 2022
Bonnie M. Coughlin, 94, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at Vancrest of Payne.
Bonnie was born in Antwerp on June 27, 1927, a daughter of the late Gertude E. (Rogers) and Mark L. Mettert.
Bonnie was an exceptional wife and mother. Her family always knew the love that she felt for them. There was never a moment...
Charlotte J Anspach
Jun 7, 2022
Charlotte J Anspach, 84, of Payne, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the Gardens of Paulding. Charlotte was born in Cleveland on August 22, 1937, a daughter of the late Lois (Businger) & Joseph Pollak.Charlotte worked at her father's pharmacy in Payne and Paulding for many years, and eventually retired from Walgreens in New Haven. She was a member...
Vellina Doster
May 29, 2022
Vellina C. Doster, 88, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Parkview Nursing Center, Edgerton, Ohio.
Vellina was born in New Madrid, Missouri on October 11, 1933, a daughter of the late Daisy May (Taylor) Musgrave & William Loyd Page.
Vellina attended Paulding High School and went on to work as a Nursing Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant...
Gregory Scott Altic
May 14, 2022
Gregory Scott Altic, 57, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Greg was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 8, 1964, a son of the late Betty (Brown) and William Altic, Sr.
He was a graduate of Antwerp High School and a commercial painter by trade.
Greg leaves behind his children, Jami (Tim) Coe,...
Edgar Dillion Asher
May 9, 2022
Edgar Dillion Asher, 77, of Payne, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home.
Ed was born in Beverly, Kentucky on April 24, 1945, a son of the late Clara (Bowens) & Edgar Ray Asher.
Growing up, Ed enjoyed ginseng gathering and squirrel hunting and was a member of his local 4H club. He spent time helping out...
Valerie Jean Williams
May 4, 2022
Valerie Jean Williams, 70, of Fayette, formerly of Payne, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
Valerie was born in Paulding on July 20, 1951, a daughter of the late Katherine “Norma Jean" (Fulk) and Richard D. Burk.
She was a 1970 graduate of Payne High School and received her Human Service Degree from Northwest State Community...
Franklin Eugene Springer, Jr.
May 2, 2022
Franklin Eugene Springer, Jr., 63, of Fort Wayne, passed away at home on Monday, May 2, 2022.
Frank was born in Fort Wayne on September 13, 1958, a son of the late Barbara Jean (Dix) and Franklin Eugene Springer, Sr.
As a young man he loved baseball, farm animals, going to Cedar Point and fishing. Frank was a helpful and...
Matthew David Thomas
Apr 21, 2022
Matthew David Thomas, 50, of Harlan, Indiana passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 21, 2022.Matt was born in Fort Wayne on September 9, 1971. He was a 1990 graduate of Woodlan Jr/Sr High School, where he played saxophone in the marching, concert, pep and jazz bands. Matt graduated in 1995 from Indiana-Purdue, Fort Wayne with...
Larry Strickler
Apr 7, 2022
Larry Lee Strickler, 82, of Payne, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Larry was born in Decatur, Indiana on May 22, 1939, a son of the late Mabel (Donifon) and Clarence Strickler.
He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Navistar after 36 years of service. Larry enjoyed riding his bicycle...
Eric Michael Jackson
Mar 27, 2022
Eric M. Jackson, 53, of Bryan, OH, passed away Sunday, March 27th, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.Eric was born in Hicksville, Ohio on July 13, 1968, a son of the late Billie Jean (Vail) & William Jackson.Eric worked as an electrician for many years. He was most recently employed by Edgerton Forge. Eric enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish,...
Stephen J Derck
Mar 21, 2022
Stephen Derck, 79, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home.
Stephen was born in Hicksville, Ohio on April 24, 1942, a son of the late Helen (Perl) & Joseph Derck.
Steve grew up on his family's farm and enjoyed hunting and fishing. As a young man, he was involved in 4-H club and a Car...
Janet Starbuck
Mar 21, 2022
Janet Starbuck, 72, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away at home on Monday, March 21, 2022..
Janet was born in Celina, Ohio on November 17, 1949, a daughter of the late Mary "Evelyn" (Strubing) and James Miller.
She will always be remembered for her work at Antwerp Local Schools, Dana Weatherhead, all the years of leadership in Girl Scouts, her holiday...
Thomas Alan Kipfer
Mar 17, 2022
Thomas Alan Kipfer, 61, of Payne, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Parkview Hospital Randalia.Tom was born in Van Wert, Ohio on August 23, 1960, a son of the late Rebecca (Sprague) & Herbert Kipfer.Tom was a carpenter by trade, but also enjoyed woodworking in his free time. He also enjoyed cooking and golfing, and could be found many...
Tim D. Miller
Mar 15, 2022
Tim Miller, 65, of Paulding, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Tim was born in Fort Wayne, on July 23, 1956.
He was a mechanic and the owner of JTS Automotive, but Tim was most comfortable with his horses, trail riding, and spending time with his family and friends. Tim always said, "Work...
Rheeta D. Jackson
Mar 11, 2022
Rheeta D. Jackson, 86, of Dublin, Ohio and formerly of Antwerp, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 11, 2022.
Rheeta was born in Antwerp on April 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Vivienne Hitzeman and Dale Ehrhart.
In her career, she worked as a buyer for Dana Weatherhead in Antwerp. She thoroughly enjoyed her friends in...
Bruce Wayne Zeissig
Mar 11, 2022
Bruce Wayne Zeissig, 74, of Payne, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at Paulding County Hospital.
Bruce was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 22, 1947, a son of the late Mary E. (Morgan) and Herbert A. Zeissig.
He grew up on a farm, loving to play baseball, played the trumpet and showed cows and pigs in 4-H and...
