Obituaries

Apr 26, 2021

Marion "Bud" Mabis, 83, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at Vancrest of Payne.

Bud was born in Monroeville, Indiana on April 5, 1938, a son of the late Beatrice Norwood and Merle Mabis.

It was evident to everyone who knew Bud that his passion in life was God, family and friends. Since Bud never knew a stranger,...

Apr 26, 2021

Marie Linette Shull, 61, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Marie was born in Kittery, Maine on June 24, 1959, a daughter of Fredrick Gray and the late Alice (Strother) Lewis.

Marie served her country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. After returning from her service she graduated from the Saint...

Apr 14, 2021

Diane Sliger, 73, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Diane was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on June 27, 1947, to the late Elizabeth (Szabo) Hedrick & Julius Beregszazi.

Diane worked as a teacher for most of her life, often substitute teaching for Ft. Wayne Community Schools. As a child, she...

Apr 12, 2021

William J. Webster, 90, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 12, 2021  He was born on May 27, 1930 in Fort Wayne.  He was the son of the late Ervan and Marie Webster.  He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1948.  In 1951 he served two years in the United States Army during the Korean War. ...

Apr 11, 2021

Billie Jean Jackson, 83, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. 

Billie was born in Oakwood on September 4, 1937, a daughter of the late Ida (Mowery) and Leonard  Vail.

She worked at Dallas Lamb Foundation Home in Payne for over 20 years. Billie's best moments in life were spent helping with her grandkids....

Apr 2, 2021

Marilyn Louise Wiswell, 72, of Cecil passed away April 2, 2021 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Antwerp on August 23, 1948, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Colley) and Wilfred Temple.

Marilyn enjoyed taking trips to Canada to fly fish with her husband, Bob. She worked at Dana Weatherhead for 30 years, but will be remembered...

Mar 23, 2021

Bradley Wayne Conner, 37, of Antwerp passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home.  

Brad was born in Lima, Ohio on October 5, 1983, to Rose Ann (Leggett) & Gregory Conner.

Brad loved his wife and kids with all his heart and enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially going camping and attending his daughter's horse shows. He...

Mar 22, 2021

Dawn  Wobler, 64, of Payne, Ohio passed away March 22, 2021, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Dawn was born in Paulding, Ohio on April 14, 1956, to the late Mary (Fulmer) & Richard Wobler.

She will be sadly missed by her brother, Brad (Bobbie Thompson) Wobler. 

Dawn was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard & Jeff Wobler. 

Dawn will be laid...

Mar 16, 2021

Mar 16, 2021

James H. Betzer, 75, of Antwerp,  passed away at home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Jim was born in Hudson, Michigan on February 1, 1946, a son of the late Maye (Likely) and Harvey Betzer.

He retired from BF Goodrich in 2005. Jim especially enjoyed his family, woodworking and helping others.

Jim will be sadly missed by his children, Shelly...

Mar 11, 2021

Nicholas Mendez, 83, of Cecil, OH, passed away at home on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Nick was born in Grant County, Indiana on July 21, 1937, a son of the late Andrea (Martinez) and Jose Mendez.

He worked at General Motors in Defiance, but will always be remembered for his unmatched skills as a plasterer.  Nick was devoted to his...

Mar 4, 2021

Marianne Case, 91, of Payne, passed away at home Thursday, March 4, 2021. 

Marianne was born in Payne on March 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Ruby (Zartman) and Ralph  Miller.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and member of the Payne Church of the Nazarene. She worked at Magnavox for 10 years & United Technologies for 20...

Mar 4, 2021

Feb 21, 2021

Virginia "Jenny" R. Neace, 53, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding.

She was born in Hicksville, Ohio on February 17, 1968, a daughter of the late Rubie (Jordan) and William Meredith, Sr.

Jenny was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Jenny also was a great cook, animal lover and an avid reader. 

She...

Feb 18, 2021

Jeanette Elaine (Warner) Miller, age 79, died on February 18, 2021, in Paulding.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Clara (Yearling) Warner of Payne and her sister Jean (Warner) Thomas of Findlay.

Jeanette was born on March 28, 1941 in Payne to Paul and Clara (Yearling) Warner. She graduated from Payne High School. Jeanette married Dean...

Jan 28, 2021

Eugene Allen Starr, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Allen was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on February 14, 1937, to Mary Agnes (Ferguson) and Oscar Howard Starr, both deceased.

He grew up in very modest circumstances and, as the oldest of five children, worked supplemental jobs with his father to support the...

Jan 22, 2021

Ruth Ann Boylan, 89, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Vancrest of Payne.

Ruth Ann was born in Hicksville on May 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Hazel (Crouse) and Dallas  Whitman.

She will be sadly missed by her sons, Guy (Jane), Bill (Tylene) & Bob (Deborah); grandchildren, Doug (Andrea), Gregg, Steve (Rhonda), Brad (Krista) Boylan,...