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Andrea Panico
Dec 22, 2020
Andrea Panico, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.
Andrea was born in Hicksville on December 11, 1947, the daughter of the late Norbert Andrew & Barbara Lena (Bedor) Panico.
She was a kind soft spoken soul that loved her family, her co-workers at General Electric & Regal Beloit and had a...
Eileen E. Rice
Dec 21, 2020
Eileen E. Rice, 93, of Antwerp went home Monday, December 21, 2020 welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. She passed at Community Memorial Hospital. Eileen was born October 30; 1927 in Medaryville, Indiana. The daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Lemke) Shedrow. April 6, 1947 she married Robert B. Rice whom preceded her...
Shirley Jane Shull
Dec 21, 2020
Shirley Jane Anderson DeLong Shull, 93, of St. Joe Indiana passed on Monday, December 21, 2020 at her daughter Martha’s residence. Born in Antwerp, Ohio, on June 1, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Nelson Anderson and Edith Catherine (Bickhard) Anderson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cleatus William DeLong (1955), second husband, Richard...
Ruth A. Witt
Dec 17, 2020
Ruth A. Witt, 71, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Parkview Hospital. Fort Wayne.
Ruth was born in Hammersville, Ohio on May 5, 1949, to the late Elizabeth (Dean) & William Neu.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Rose (Jim) Reinhart, Paul Bailey Jr., & Joseph Bailey; siblings, Joy Neu of Deltona, FL, Mary (Ron) Smilth...
Fain Lowe
Dec 15, 2020
Kenneth Fain Lowe, 68, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Fain was born in Jefferson City, TN on January 18, 1952.
He worked at General Motors Foundry and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Antwerp. He will be remembered most for his contagious smile and friendly personality. .His family was...
Jack Haynes
Dec 13, 2020
John "Jack" Haynes, 92, of Antwerp passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Hickory Creek in Hicksville.
Jack was born in Lorain, Ohio on April 6, 1928.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Antwerp VFW Post 5087 and retired from Dana Weatherhead as a machinist.
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Iona Sue Hand
Dec 8, 2020
Iona "Sue" (Booth) Hand, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville, Ohio.
Sue was born on September 26, 1924, to the late Alfred and Lottie Booth. She was a 1942 graduate of Antwerp High School.
On September 25, 1943, she was united in marriage with Justus Seymour Hand, a happy union that...
James "Red" J. Allen
Dec 7, 2020
James "Red" Allen, 77, of Payne, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Red was born in Jackson, Michigan on December 13, 1942, a son of the late Ernestine Amelia (Robinson) and Luther Joy Allen.
In his youth he liked to hunt and race motorcycles and cars. He was also an avid hockey player and target...
Nellie "Lee" Hiser
Dec 7, 2020
Nellie "Lee" Hiser, 91, of Antwerp passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at The Manor in Antwerp.
Lee was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 20, 1929, a daughter of the late Sue (Grant) and Cecil Jacobs.She worked at the Fort Wayne Newspapers and in her hometown in Beverly Hills, Florida. Lee also worked in retail sales and...
Kenneth W. Cox
Dec 4, 2020
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Kenneth W. Cox, 82, of Payne, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Kenny was born in Payne, on July 4, 1938, a son of the late Eliene (Deerwester) and Otis Cox.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a truck driver for most of his life.
Kenny will be sadly...
Dick L. Ross
Dec 2, 2020
Dick Lee Ross, 75, of Antwerp, Ohio went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Dick was born in Bryan, Ohio on December 8, 1944, a son of the late Monta Lee (Stell) and Leo Ford Ross.
He proudly served in the Ohio National Guard for 6 years and retired from BF Goodrich...
JoAnn C. Crone
Nov 30, 2020
JoAnn C. Crone, 88, of Payne, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Vancrest of Payne.
JoAnn was born in Norwalk, Ohio on December 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Cornelia (Crocker) and Ed Heck.
She was an LPN at Paulding County Hospital and Dallas Lamb Foundation Home but will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and...
Peter R. Clemens
Nov 29, 2020
Peter R. Clemens, 92, of Paulding passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Van Wert Manor. Pete was born in Paulding on October 30, 1928, a son of the late Katie (Devers) and William Clemens. He worked at Continental Can and Sonoco Fiber Drum.
Pete was one of the friendliest men and never knew a stranger. He loved watching...
Jody Edwin Matthews
Nov 28, 2020
Jody Edwin Matthews, 57, of Payne, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 28, 2020.
Jody was born in Defiance on November 22nd, 1963, to the late Charles and Dorma (Bland) Matthews.
He enjoying hunting, fishing, and, most importantly, spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jody was also a member of the Antwerp Community Church.
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Donna Joy Hoff
Nov 24, 2020
Donna Joy Hoff, age 93 passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at Hickory Creek in Hicksville, Ohio.
Donna was born in Reading, Michigan on July 2, 1927 a daughter of the late Charles & Irma (Cornish) Towne.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Donna will be sadly missed by her son, Gary Hoff; her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Lucille M. Elliott
Nov 11, 2020
Lucille May Elliott, 82, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Vancrest of Payne.
Lucille was born in Monroeville, Indiana on November 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Lena (Strunkenburg) and Ralph Klinker.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and member of the First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp.
Lucille will be sadly missed by her husband,...
Edna Lengacher
Nov 4, 2020
Edna Lengacher, 88, of Auburn, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Auburn Village.
Edna was born in Goshen, Indiana on September 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Anna Mae and Edwin Troyer.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Edna will be sadly missed by her children, Marilyn Heyman & Steven Lengacher; sisters, Ann Miller &...

