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Christine Hounshell
Feb 6, 2024
Christine L. Hounshell, 68, of Cecil, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Chris was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 22, 1955, a daughter of the late JoAnn (Autz) and Thomas Young.
She came from a large Irish family who enjoyed the outdoors. One of her favorite pastimes was fishing with her brother, Steve. As an adult her interests turned to...
Myrtle Irene Rekeweg
Feb 6, 2024
Myrtle Irene Rekeweg, 97, formerly of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.
Myrtle was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 14, 1926, a daughter of Myrtle (Heath) and Charles Saurer.
She retired from Woodburn Diamond Die. She always cherished the time she spent at Barton Lake in Orland, Indiana. Her family will always remember her...
Jean Carver
Feb 3, 2024
Jean Marie Carver Rotzoll, 67, of Payne, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Aspire at Brentwood, Lecanto, Florida.
Jean was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 6, 1956, a daughter of the late Rose Marie (Ross) and Norman Rosswurm.
In her youth, Jean enjoyed dancing and singing to all five albums by the Monkeys, walking around Payne, Ohio and...
Dolores Ryan
Jan 27, 2024
Dolores "Dody" Ryan, 91, of Hicksville, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home.
Dody was born in Fort Wayne on November 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Laura (Casanova) & Albert Ryan.
She served as a payroll clerk at Dana Weatherhead in Antwerp for 40 years. Dolores will be remembered most for her love of animals. She owned...
Carol Benroth
Jan 23, 2024
Our beloved Carol Sue passed away on January 23, 2024 surrounded by her family after fighting a health issue unknown for quite some time, but later diagnosed as ALS.She was born on November 25, 1943 in Findlay, Ohio to Welton “Bud” and Margaret “Nita” Frantz.Carol was married to Russell Colburn, who preceded her in death, and Thomas Leatherman, whom she is since divorced. She...
Michael Glass
Jan 21, 2024
Michael Lee Glass, 68, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Ashton Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Mike was born in Pensacola, Florida on June 6, 1955.
He was a self employed home remodeler by trade but Mike was most comfortable watching football and tending to his dogs, Meya and Murphy. He always enjoyed his time at Uncle...
Joanne Warmuth
Jan 17, 2024
Joanne Ellen Warmuth (Pohl) born May 22, 1934 went to Heaven January 17, 2024, at age 89. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Victoria Pohl, her brother James Pohl, her granddaughter Ashley Libbey and grandson Joel Eger.
She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 73 years Robert, children Craig (Beth) Warmuth, Vickie (Tom)...
Don Oberlin
Jan 10, 2024
Donald J. Oberlin passed away on January 10, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
Don was born on June 8, 1947, in Bryan, Ohio. Coming from humble beginnings on the family turkey farm he went on to build a life filled with love, laughter, and enduring friendships.
Don's early years were marked by a love for scouting, horseback riding,...
Cathy Cottrell
Jan 6, 2024
Catherine Ann Cottrell, 73, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Cathy was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 27, 1950, a daughter of the late Mary (Meyer) and Paul Deisler.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. The special love that she had for her family will always be remembered....
Keith A. Springer
Jan 3, 2024
Keith A. Springer, 67, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold, Ohio.
Keith was born in Hicksville, Ohio on November 5, 1956.
He worked for Campbell Soup but spent most of his working life at Bard Mfg. in Bryan. Keith will be remembered for the love and care he showed his family. Keith...
Lucy Marie Asher
Jan 3, 2024
Lucy Marie Asher, 73, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital.Lucy was born in Beverly, KY on March 24, 1950, daughter of the late Flora (Ogan) & John D. Knuckles.Lucy will be remembered most for her love for God and her church. Through her faith, she was able to build a family with her late husband, Edgar, that...
Nancy Williams
Jan 1, 2024
Nancy L. Williams, 73, of Antwerp passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Nancy was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on October 21, 1950, a daughter of the late Doris Eveline (Helsel) Fannin and Harold Lloyd Williams.
She was always a spunky, positive person who looked on the bright side of things. Nancy loved...
Mary Neff
Dec 29, 2023
Mary Louise Neff, 93, formerly of Payne, now of Wyndgate of Circleville, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023.
Mary was born in Warsaw, Indiana on April 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Everett Brown and Myrtle (Lynch) Brown.
She will always be remembered for her contagious smile and the love she had for her family and her faith. She...
Donna Schmidt
Dec 29, 2023
Donna G. Schmidt, 94, of Payne, Ohio passed away at home on Friday, December 29, 2023.Donna was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Cecile (Pio) and John Deeter.She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.Donna will be sadly missed by her children, Dennis (the late Shirley) Schmidt, Daniel Schmidt, Diane (Jim) Langbehn,...
Ray Gross
Dec 29, 2023
Raymond Gross, 92, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at The Manor, Antwerp.
Ray was born in Dry Hill, Leslie County, Kentucky on January 13, 1931, a son of the late Verna (Callahan) and Clayton Gross.
Ray was a friend to everyone he knew. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ray was never without the...
Earl Duane Copsey
Dec 22, 2023
Earl Duane Copsey, 78, formerly of Payne, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.
Although there will not be a formal service, his family invites you to join them for a quiet goodbye on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 9:30 am in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.
Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com
Sue Jordan
Dec 19, 2023
Sue Jordan, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her home.
Sue was born in Defiance on January 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Margaret (Bakle) & Delbert Jeffery.
Sue cherished moments spent with her family camping, celebrating holidays, and pursuing her passions in genealogy, scrapbooking, gardening, and cooking. Her heart overflowed with love for animals,...
Mary Lou Slusher
Dec 12, 2023
Mary Lou Slusher, 92, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Indiana.
Mary Lou was born in Antwerp on December 6, 1931, a daughter of the late Mary (Zuber) and Edward Meyer.
Mary Lou will always be remembered for being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was known for her smile and...
Ellison Lynne Kemerer
Dec 8, 2023
Ellison Lynne Kemerer, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Dupont Hospital.She was the infant daughter of Michelle & Douglas Kemerer.Though her time on earth was short, all she ever knew was love from her family and many friends.In addition to her parents, Ellison will be deeply missed by her grandparents,...
Jim Wilson
Dec 6, 2023
James Wilson, 77, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, December 6 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Jim was born in Payne, on October 7, 1946, a son of the late Mildred (Fry) & Virgil Wilson.
Jim was a graduate of Payne High School. He served his country in the US Army Reserves and went on to work for International Harvester...
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