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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...
Jacquelyn Ruth Schmunk
Jan 30, 2022
Jacquelyn Ruth Schmunk, 89, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Vancrest of Hicksville.
She was born in Defiance on January 23, 1933, a daughter of the late Ruth V. (Tow) and Gale A. Weible.
Jackie was a 1951 graduate fo Antwerp High School. On June 29, 1952 she married James C. Schmunk at the First Presbyterian Church...
Mary L. Beatty
Jan 29, 2022
Mary L. Beatty, 92, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Vancrest of Payne.
Mary was born in Defiance on April 25, 1929, a daughter of the late Blanche (Trop) and Floyd Overmyer.
She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. Her genuine smile always made you feel welcome.
Mary will be sadly missed by her children, Mary...
Jean Lorraine Parrish
Jan 26, 2022
Jean Lorraine (Wall) Parrish – of Hicksville Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon January 26, 2022. Jean was born to her father Leo James Wall and mother Janice Marie (Kranker) Wall on May 21, 1965 in Detroit Michigan. Professionally Jean had a broad-reaching career. She worked as a bartender for many years at the Holiday-Inn and later as a waitress...
Cara Lou Handy
Jan 26, 2022
Cara Lou Handy, 95, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at The Manor, Antwerp.
Cara Lou was born in Antwerp, Ohio on August 8, 1926, a daughter of the late Thelma (Hallock) and Robert Lichty.
She loved her family and considered many people she met part of her family. Cara Lou was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian...
William S. Bricker, DDS
Jan 23, 2022
William Stanley Bricker, DDS, formerly of Antwerp, died on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona.
Dr. Bricker was born on May 29, 1938, the son of Harold A. & Helen (Rogoza) Bricker.
He graduated from Hicksville High School in 1956 and the Ohio State University College ofDentistry in 1964. Later that year he opened a dental practice in Antwerp...
Peggy Ward
Jan 22, 2022
Peggy Ward, 68, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Peggy was born in Bryan, Ohio on September 2, 1953, a daughter of the late Alice (Weippert) & Jack Cooper.
Peggy worked many years in a factory and as a homemaker, caring for her family which she loved dearly. Many of her favorite moments were spent at...
