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Laura A. McLaren
Jul 29, 2020
Laura McLaren, 73, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Laurels of Defiance.
Laura was born in Saginaw, MI on January 26, 1947, a daughter of the late Mary Agnes (Wells) and George LaPan.She was a nurses aid but was most comfortable being a wife, mom and grandmom.
Laura will be sadly missed by her children,...
Holly L. Kobee
Jul 27, 2020
Holly L. Kobee of Antwerp passed away on her 50th birthday, Monday, July 27, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Holly was always the bright light in the lives of her family and friends. From the time she was named Miss Paulding County in 1987 and Defiance College Homecoming Queen in 1994 to being a wife, mom, grammie, mimi, daughter,...
Lois Marie Jones
Jul 22, 2020
Lois Marie Jones, 78, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home.
Lois was born in Washington, PA on January 2, 1942, a daughter of the late Frances Marie (Bradford) and Charles William VanGilder.
She was a sweet and faith filled woman who loved her family. Along with being a meticulous homemaker and amazing...
Arla Jean Wolford
Jul 17, 2020
Arla Jean Wolford, 86, of Payne, passed away at home on Friday, July 17, 2020.
Arla Jean was born in Payne on April 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Virginia (Kaiser) and Eugene Wobler.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was dedicated to God, her family and her church. Arla Jean was also known to cheer...
Sharon Ann Flores
Jun 24, 2020
Sharon Ann Flores, 74, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Paulding County Hospital.
Sharon was born in Hicksville on July 8, 1945, a daughter of the late Ruth Ann (English) and Earl Grover.
In 1974, Sharon and her husband, Angel, opened the Original Red Angel Pizza.
Sharon's family was the joy of her life, especially her grandkids...
Elizabeth Latimer Geist
Jun 21, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Geist, 79, of Payne, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Elizabeth was born in Woodburn, Indiana on December 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Zella Blanche (Bissell) and Elvin Laverne Mull.
She took pride in everything she did, including her 30 years of service at General Electric in Fort Wayne.
Elizabeth will...
Marilyn A. Mutschelknaus
Jun 17, 2020
Marilyn A. Mutschelknaus, 77, of Payne passed away at home Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
Marilyn was born in Haviland on September 11, 1942, a daughter of the late Lillian Faye Line and Urban "Bud" Bendele.
Every part of Marilyn's life involved music. From her work at Divine Mercy Catholic School, playing piano and singing for Sunday mass, wedding and funerals...
Miriam K. Gaut
Jun 15, 2020
Miriam Kay Gaut, 84, of Monroeville, Indiana, went to be with her Lord on June 15, 2020. The youngest of three daughters, she was born to Marcell Gaut and Gladys Turner Gaut on December 1, 1935 in her grandparents’ home, Alphus and Clara Gaut in Payne, Ohio.
Miriam was a 1953 graduate of Payne High School where she was editor...
Dennis Leander Brinkman
Jun 10, 2020
Dennis Leander Brinkman, 80, of Antwerp passed away at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
Denny was born in Cloverdale, Ohio on October 11, 1939, a son of the late Evelyn (Eickholt) and Raymond W. Brinkman.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army; was a valued employee at B.F. Goodrich for 41 years; Chief Supermarket, Country Inn Enhanced Living and...
Dale R Jividen
Jun 5, 2020
Dale R. Jividen, 57, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Gardens of Paulding.
Dale was born in Wellston, Ohio on July 8, 1962 the son of the late KY Perkuns & Rita Fern Jividen Bowersox.
Dale was also preceded in death by his step father, Donald Bowersox.
He leaves behind his very special friend, Karen Lee;...
Robert D. Johnson
Jun 3, 2020
Robert D Johnson, 94, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Greystone Health & Rehab, Fort Wayne.
Bob was born in Payne on September 24, 1925 the son of the late Dale Johnson & Wanda (Malcuit) Preston.
Bob was the previous owner of Pin-A-Rama Lanes, the Pure Oil Station and Oasis Bar & Grill. He served his country...
Evelyn Sue Coughlin
Jun 2, 2020
Evelyn Sue Coughlin, 82, of Payne passed away at Heritage Park Healthcare in Fort Wayne Indiana on June 2, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Her relatives and friends knew her as E. Sue or Sue.
She was born in Hicksville, Ohio on January 11, 1938 to Forrest and Helen (Derck) Blalock. She graduated from Hicksville High School in...
Marilyn Jean Overmyer
May 30, 2020
Marilyn Jean Overmyer, 73, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Marilyn was born in Hicksville, on December 4, 1946, a daughter of Eva M. (Morris) and Robert J Seslar.
She was a hard working young person. She would baby-sit and clean and eventually became the parts manager at L. Smith & Son Buick...
Daniel D. Reuille
May 28, 2020
Daniel D. Reuille, of Paulding, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Dan was born in Waynedale, Indiana on January 3,1942 to Eloise (Price) and Donald Reuille.
Dan was a truck driver but most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Linda; grandchildren,...
James W Thompson, Sr.
May 26, 2020
James Walter Thompson, 92, of Harlan, IN, passed away Tuesday, May 26th, at Ashton Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne.
Jim was born in Harlan on April 12, 1928, a son of the late Florence Ione (Gustin) and Walter James Thompson.
Jim was an industrious and determined farmer, who cherished his family. He loved to winter in Florida with Ruth and...
Jim Hunt
May 24, 2020
James Henry Hunt, 82, of Antwerp passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Promedica Hospital, Coldwater, Michigan.
Jim was born in Marion, Ohio on September 21, 1937, a son of the late Rozelda Catherine (Otto) and Luther Henry Hunt.
Jim proudly joined the U.S. Air Force in 1955. He worked at Dana Weatherhead, the Pure Oil Gas Station, was the...
