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Harry Terwilleger
Feb 26, 2025
Harry Leroy Terwilleger, 89, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 26th, at The Manor, Antwerp.
Harry was born in Antwerp on March 3, 1935, a son of the late Mable (Woodcox) and Archie Terwilleger.
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Harry went on to work in local factories and also was a barber.
Harry will be sadly...
Jean Foor
Feb 24, 2025
Jean Marie Foor, 95, formerly of Payne, OH went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Jean was born on July 9, 1929 in Pleasant Mills IN to the late Randolph Herbert and Bertha Rachel (Dauer) Everett. On July 1, 1954 she married Herbert Lowell Foor and became the mother of his children.
She graduated from Ball State Teachers...
Marilyn Peters
Feb 12, 2025
Marilyn J. Peters, 89, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Marilyn was born in Paulding County, Ohio on May 19, 1935, a daughter of the late Edna (Keating) and Waldo Witt.
She was a long time member of Antwerp United Methodist Church. Marilyn thoroughly enjoyed flower gardening and harness racing along with her husband, Earl. She was most proud...
Margaret Wagener
Feb 12, 2025
Margaret (Walton) Wagener, 90, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her home.
Margaret was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania on May 12, 1934, daughter of the late Clara Velma (Terry) and Frank Gerald Walton. She was raised in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania and northeast Ohio.
Margaret was the fourth of five children, with...
Doris Heckelmann
Feb 11, 2025
Doris E. Heckelmann, 107, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.
Doris was born on November 16, 1917 in Zanesville, Indiana, a daughter of the late Grace (Johnson) Jackson & Jesse Tobias.
Doris grew up on a farm, where she cherished the adventures of her childhood and often shared stories about her upbringing. As a homemaker, she found...
Darrell Bowditch
Feb 7, 2025
Darrell Lee Bowditch, 80, of Harlan, Indiana passed away Friday, February 7, 2025.
Darrell was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on July 4, 1944, a son of the late Virginia (Overly) and Russell Bowditch.
He was a lifelong sports fan having won the state basketball championship in 1961 for the Ayersville High School Pilots. Darrell continued to support IU Basketball and Michigan Football...
Edward C. McCreery II
Jan 28, 2025
Edward C. McCreery, II, 84, of Cecil, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Edward was born in Antwerp on August 27, 1940, a son of the late Edward & Bonnie (Wilson) McCreery.
Ed was a 1958 graduate of Antwerp High School. Among other accomplishments, Ed was proud to be the first from Antwerp to go to...
Margie Ruth Parsons
Jan 16, 2025
Please note that Margie's obituary has been updated with a location for her graveside service.
Margie Ruth Parsons, 83, of Payne, passed away January 16, 2025 at her home.
Margie was born in Cameron, West Virginia on August 25, 1941, a daughter of the late Clara (Fletcher) and Bennie Ward.
Many will remember Margie as a true saint, always putting others' needs before...
Michael A Swing
Jan 16, 2025
Michael A. Swing, 84, of Hicksville, formerly of Harlan, passed away January 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Michael was born in Harlan on June 11, 1940, a son of the late Doris (Powell) & Joseph Swing.
Michael grew up deeply connected to his community and school in the Harlan area, often saying, "Harlan is home, Hicksville is just where...
Mary I. Culler
Jan 12, 2025
Mary Irene Culler, 90, of Antwerp, Ohio was called to her heavenly home Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Mary was born on September 22, 1934 in Antwerp to the late Ruth Elizabeth (Clemmer) and Thomas Carr Schilb and was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Paul Edward Culler and her younger sister,...
Dollene Helen Rohrs
Jan 2, 2025
Dollene Helen Rohrs, 91, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Vancrest of Payne.
Helen was born in West Unity, Ohio on February 19, 1933, a daughter of the late Francis & Opal (Rhoades) Borton.
Helen dedicated many years of her life to working at Dana Weatherhead. A devoted member of First Baptist Church in Antwerp, she lived her...
Carol Zuber
Dec 30, 2024
Carol Zuber, 82, of Payne, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.
Carol was born in Paulding on February 19, 1942, a daughter of the late Roy and Elenore (Guysinger) Flaugh.
Carol dedicated 20 years of her life as a teacher’s aide at Wayne Trace Schools, making a lasting impact on the students and staff she worked with. Her...
Sue Wannemacher
Dec 28, 2024
Sue Ann Wannemacher, 78, of Payne, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Sue was born in Paulding, Ohio on March 24, 1946, a daughter of the late Dorothy Dean (Smith) and Ray Riggenbach.
She was a graduate of Paulding High School. She went on to work for the FBI for a short time before returning to...
Nadine Baumert
Dec 28, 2024
Nadine Baumert, 96, of Payne, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.
Nadine was born in Fort Wayne on November 13, 1928, a daughter of the late Darwin and Murial (Bowen) Myers.
She will be remembered for the special way that she loved her family and the care she gave her patients for 20 years as a nurse....
Clarice Demongeot
Dec 20, 2024
Clarice Ann Demongeot, 94, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.
Clarice was born in Antwerp on August 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Mabel (Bennett) and Delta Reeb.
She worked in Central Service at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Clarice maintained relationships with her co-workers for many years through their retirees association. Clarice thoroughly...
Ellen Carpenter
Dec 13, 2024
Ellen Marie Carpenter, 73, of Woodburn, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2024.
Ellen was born on October 15, 1951, in Fort Wayne, IN to Gilbert R. “Duke” and Lois Ellen Augspurger.
She married Todd A. Carpenter on October 8, 1970. Together they have two children: Candy Jo Carpenter of New Haven, and Kyle S. Carpenter of New Haven....
Jeannine Leckrone
Dec 10, 2024
Jeannine Leckrone, 83, died peacefully in her sleep on December 10, 2024, after a short period of hospice care.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald G. Leckrone, and by her four children: Laura (Gary) Perkins, of Richwood, OH; Rachel (Bill) Caplan, of Cook, MN; Kristen Leckrone (Ross Hyman), of Chicago, IL; and Karl (Kelly) Leckrone, of Marysville,...
Colleen Longardner
Dec 10, 2024
Gloria Colleen Longardner, 81, of New Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home.
Colleen was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 31, 1943, a daughter of the late Florence A. (Stoll-Welsch) & Basil N. Murphy.
Colleen dedicated many years to working in inventory control at Do It Best Hardware, where she appreciated her coworkers and friends. Outside of...
Don Snyder
Dec 7, 2024
Dr. Don K. Snyder, 91, of Payne, entered into the arms of our Lord, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Don was born on July 13, 1933 in Payne, a son of the late Katherine (Evans) & Gerald Snyder, Sr.
Don grew up going to Clear Lake, IN, where he developed a deep love for the outdoors and all...
Dean Miller
Nov 30, 2024
Dean A. Miller, 86, of Payne, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Dean was born in Bryan, Ohio on May 22, 1938, a son of the late Eth & Gladys Trop Ryle Miller.Dean proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He went on to be a valued employee at International Harvester. He will always be...
