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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...
Chad Michael Cluts
Mar 3, 2022
Chad Michael Cluts, 46, of Payne, Ohio passed away at home on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Chad was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 8, 1975, a son of the late Ellen Louise (Lamont) Henriott and Richard Dean Cluts.
He was a graduate of Wayne Trace High School and received his bachelors degree in social work from University of Saint...
John Earl Peeper
Feb 28, 2022
John Earl Peeper, 78, of Paulding passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at The Gardens of Paulding.John was born in Paris, Texas on December 2, 1943, of the late Sonia (Velkoff) and John Hurles Peeper.He loved basbeall in his younger years and then became a machinist with General Electric and was also a disk jockey. John will be remembered by...
Garry LaFountain, Sr.
Feb 21, 2022
Garry LaFountain, 73, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at Divine Rehab Nursing in Sylvania, Ohio.
Garry was born in Alliance, Ohio on June 10, 1948, a son of the late Eleanor (Beckler) & Thomas LaFountain.
Garry was a proud Marine and recipient of the Purple Heart Award. After his service, he worked for many years at...
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...
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...
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...
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...
