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Gordon L. Tucker
Oct 13, 2021
Gordon Tucker, 72, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
Gordon was born in Lebanon, Indiana on August 26, 1949, a son of the late Ardis (Livengood) and Retus Tucker.
He worked in design at Shambaugh & Sons in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Coburn Corners Church of Christ in St. Joe, Indiana. Gordon...
Leonard Leroy Wilks
Oct 9, 2021
Leonard Leroy Wilks, 99 of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Vancrest of Hicksville.
Leonard was born in Cedarville, on November 29, 1921, a son of the late Catherine (Barton) and Noah Wilks.
He grew up on a farm where he enjoyed working with his family. He went on to factory work. Leonard excelled at his job. He loved to...
Karen Rose Mielke
Oct 6, 2021
Karen Rose Mielke, 60, of Paulding, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Karen was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 6, 1961, a daughter of the late Ramona Betty Ann (Germann) and Oliver Milan Ramsey.
As a young woman, she enjoyed beng a part of the junior ROTC. Karen and her siblings would enjoy songs being...
Donald Kelble
Sep 30, 2021
On September 30th 2021, Donald Joseph Kelble passed away peacefully at home. He was born on July 14th 1951, in Payne Ohio to the late Joseph & Helen (Coomer) Kelble. Don is survived by his son William (Stephanie) Kelble from Antwerp Ohio, two brothers Tom (Kim) Kelble of Fort Wayne Indiana and Roland “Pud” Kelble of Payne Ohio. Sister Connie...
Jessica Thornell
Sep 29, 2021
Jessica Lavon Thornell, 15, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.
Jessica was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 31, 2006, a daughter of Amy Jane (Miller) and Gary Thornell.
She was a freshman at Antwerp High School, where she excelled in everything she did. She enjoyed playing anything competitive, but especially loved playing volleyball,...
Myrtle J. (Krouse) Dinger
Sep 27, 2021
Myrtle J. (Krouse) Dinger, 92, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Payne, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 in Fort Wayne.
Myrtle was born in Yoder, Indiana on November 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Veronica (Harber) and Ambrose Freiburger.
She was employed by Panhandle Eastern Pipeline but was more comfortable reciting the Rosary, participating in Catholic Mass and watching Notre Dame...
Saundra Brantley
Sep 25, 2021
Saundra Brantley (Wobler) passed away on September 25, 2021 while surrounded by her family, after a long fight with breast cancer. She was 58 years old.
Saundra was born in Payne, Ohio and raised in Paulding Ohio. Despite her battle with depression and anxiety she didn’t complain and found ways to cope with her creative flair for decorating. Her creativity was...
Leah A. Smith
Sep 24, 2021
Leah A. Smith, 90, of Payne, passed away Friday, September 24th, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Leah was born in Latty, Ohio on July 8, 1931, a daughter of the late Naomi (Grubaugh) and Forrest Williamson.
She was devoted to her family and community. Leah was a Home Economics & elementary teacher at Payne, Grover Hill & Oakwood Schools for...
Barbara Pompei
Sep 18, 2021
Barbara Pompei, age 78 of Glenolden, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on September 18, 2021.
She was born January 14, 1943, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Lillian (Taylor) & Robert Walsh.
Barbara worked for many years at Pathmark supermarkets. She found joy in helping others, whether it was at Pathmark or setting up her annual trip to the...
Dorothy Schlegel
Sep 5, 2021
Dorothy Velma Schlegel, 92, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at The Manor in Antwerp.
Dorothy was born in Antwerp, Ohio on March 19, 1929, a daughter of the late Velma Beckett (Starry) and Howard William Hetrick.
She was a winder at General Electric for 42 years, where she was a member of the Elex Club. Dorothy was also a...
Georgianna Jean Wilson
Sep 5, 2021
Georgianna Jean Wilson, 76, of Payne passed away Sunday, September 5. 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding.
"Georgia" was born in Paulding, Ohio on November 18, 1944, a daughter of the late Frances (Wyatt) and Charles Roth.
She worked at Teleflex and was a former member of the Eastern Star.
Georgia will be sadly missed by her daughters, Michelle Waggoner & Tonya (Craig)...
Timothy Eugene Wirts
Sep 2, 2021
Timothy Eugene Wirts, 57, of Payne passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Tim was born in on July 7, 1964, a son of Louise Irene (Hammons) Craft and Eugene Samuel Wirts.
He worked in shipping, handling and delivery at Quikcut in New Haven, IN. Tim enjoyed life and the people around him. Deer hunting was...
Keith Knoblauch
Aug 29, 2021
Keith Knoblauch, 72, of Woodburn, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Born in Fort Wayne on April 26, 1949, he was a son of the late Margaret (Rodenbeck) & Herman Knoblauch.
Keith's life centered around three things - his family, his work, and his service to his church and community. He was the biggest fan to...
Robert Lee DeLaruelle
Aug 25, 2021
Robert Lee DeLaruelle, 82, of Antwerp, passed away peacefully with his family Wednesday, August 25th, at his home.
Bob was born in Woodburn, IN on July 30, 1939, a son of the late Marcella (Cocquyt) & Robert A. DeLaruelle.
He proudly served his county in the United States Air Force and eventually became an Industrial Engineer. Bob was a member of...
Timothy Ivan Moulder
Aug 19, 2021
Timothy I. Moulder, 70, of Payne, passed away at his home, August 19, 2021.
Tim was born in Kendallville, IN on November 6, 1950, to the late Madonna (Weimer) & Roy Moulder.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Tim enjoyed hunting and fishing, and also was an avid reader. His favorite moments were...
Rebecca Corwin
Aug 17, 2021
Rebecca Irene Corwin, 80, of Payne, formerly of Antwerp passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Vancrest of Payne.
Becky was born in Gallipolis on March 27, 1941 a daughter of the late Frances Williamson Lambert & Walter Lambert.
She worked at General Motors.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Ronald (Jane) Lambert, Shawna (John) Meglich and Douglas (Jennifer) Corwin; 10...
Margaret Hissong
Aug 16, 2021
Margaret M. Hissong, 95, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.
Margaret was born in Antwerp on November 5, 1925, a daughter of the late Mary (Zuber) Meyer and Edward Meyer.
She was the epitome of the word, Lady. Margaret was a kind, caring person with a wonderful sense of humor. She devoted her life to...
Bruce K. Wells
Aug 10, 2021
Bruce K. Wells, 64, of Auburn, Indiana passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
Bruce was born in Fort Wayne on August 17, 1956, a son of the late Florence (Rader) Wells Leiter and George Wells, Jr.
He loved horses, the outdoors, bacon cheeseburgers, macaroni and cheese, butterscotch shakes and smoking.
He will be sadly missed by his siblings, Sherry (the late Harold) Kreischer,...
Evelyn N. James
Aug 4, 2021
Evelyn N. James, 81, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, surrounded by her family.
Evelyn was born in Woodburn, Indiana on January 31, 1940, a daughter of the late Elsa (Schmidt) and Carl Pieper.
She worked at Magnavox and Ohio City Manufacturer. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her smile and sense of...
Brian James Price
Aug 1, 2021
Brian J. Price, 50, of Kimmell, Indiana passed away at home Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Brian was born in Payne, Ohio on August 4, 1970, a son of the late Betty Lou (Robinson) and William Dean Price.
He was a service technician at Building Temperature Solutions.
As a young person, Brian loved sports, especially, baseball & football. As he matured, he added riding...
