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Janet Denning
Nov 30, 2024
Janet C. Denning, 82, of Payne, Ohio was taken into the loving arms of the Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.
Janet was born in Paulding County, Ohio on June 10, 1942, a daughter of the late Bonneta (Martin) and Marion Burkley.
Many would remember her contagious smile when she greeted customers at Denning's Drive-In in Payne for...
Edward Champion
Nov 26, 2024
Edward Henry Champion, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehab.
Ed was born in Mark Center on January 27, 1943, a son of the late Martha (Breininger) & Cecil Champion.
Ed was a dedicated and brave man who served his country with honor in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, a period...
Lula Saylor
Nov 15, 2024
Lula Saylor, 88 of Payne passed away at her home on November 15, 2024.
Lula Helen Burkley was born on February 17, 1936 to Raymond and Edith (Betts) Burkley. She was married to Lennis Harold Saylor on April 3, 1955, who survives. They were high school sweethearts who remained loving companions throughout their 69 years of marriage.
Four children would grace their...
Michael M Brigner
Nov 13, 2024
Michael M. Brigner, 64, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Paulding County Hospital.
Mike was born on September 16, 1960 in Celina, Ohio, a son of Dorothy (Wolfe) Helms & Mac Brigner.
Mike was the co-owner of Brigner Trucking and a dedicated family man, married to his high school sweetheart, Deb, on April 6, 1979. They shared many joyful...
Neil Bickhard
Nov 9, 2024
Neil G. Bickhard, 77, of Hicksville, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his home.
Neil was born in Paulding on October 29, 1947, a son of the late Merium (Geyer) & Lynn Bickhard.
Neil proudly served his country in the US Army for 6 years. He later worked at Commercial Shearing in Hicksville for many years.
He will be sadly missed by...
Bruce D. Dunbar
Nov 8, 2024
Bruce D. Dunbar, 71, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Bruce was born in Kenton, Ohio on March 16, 1953, a son of the late Betty Jean (Stauffer) and Donavin Dean Dunbar, Sr.
In his youth, Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars. He especially enjoyed his time at Camp ZA-NI-KA....
Helen Livingston
Oct 30, 2024
Helen Livingston, 84, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Bryan Nursing Care and Rehab.
Helen was born on July 12, 1940 in Paulding, a daughter of the late Esther (Paysen) & Dennis Howard.
Helen was a faithful member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp for many years. Guided by that faith, Helen was always a kind and friendly...
Ruth Woebbeking
Oct 26, 2024
Ruth Helen Woebbeking, 87, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 26th, at Lutheran Life Villages.
Ruth was born in Allen County, Indiana on September 20, 1937, a daughter of the late Selma (Bieberich) and Lorenz Bultemeier.
She worked at Woodburn Diamond Die, retiring in 2002. Ruth was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church. She will always be remembered for the...
Bonnie Marie Carr
Oct 24, 2024
Bonnie Marie Carr, 101, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Thursday October 24, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.
Marie was born in Woodburn, Indiana on January 30, 1923, a daughter of the late Laura (Slusher) Brunner and Chester Slusher.
She was an interior decorator. Her simple, elegant style ran throughout her life and work. Marie will always be remembered for the special love...
David Miller
Oct 19, 2024
David N. Miller, 76, formerly of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his home in New Haven.
David was born in Fort Wayne on July 28, 1948, a son of the late Louise (Allison) & Leon Miller.
Dave was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served in Vietnam and carried that sense of duty throughout his life. After his military...
Ross Cox
Oct 11, 2024
Murlin “Ross” Cox of Bryan, Ohio, a beloved husband, and cherished member of his family, passed away on Friday October 11, 2024, at the age of 82. His loss leaves a void in the lives of all who knew him. His positive energy and memories will forever be treasured.
Born on September 21, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ross was the...
Joe A Meyer
Oct 5, 2024
Joseph Ambrose Meyer, 91, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Joe was born in Antwerp on March 10, 1933, a son of the late Regina Veronica (Kenner) and John Joseph Meyer.
He served his country in the United States Army Reserves. Joe went on to work at General Motors for 37 years. He was devoted to God...
Gladys Wilson
Oct 1, 2024
Gladys Wilson, 87, of Wauseon, passed away October 1, 2024, at Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon.
Gladys was born in Fort Wayne on July 24, 1937, a daughter of the late Evelyn (Dix) & William Barnhart.
She is survived by her children, Norma Hoffman and Tina Pfund; sisters, Sandy Wattles and Dee Sholl; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A viewing with be held on...
Robert Bland
Sep 29, 2024
Robert Eugene Bland, 79, of Haviland, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the Laurels of Defiance.
Robert was born in Paulding County, on January 22, 1945, a son of the late Cletus Glenn Bland and Mabel Lorene (Saxton) Bland.
He worked in Maintenance at General Motors and was known for his love of fishing.
Robert is survived by his children, Robert...
Dale Smalley
Sep 28, 2024
Dale Smalley, 62, of Haviland, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Paulding County Hospital.
Dale was born in Paulding on August 1, 1962, a son of the Bruxie (Hicks) and Robert Smalley.
Dale worked at Paragon Tempered Glass for 42 years. He was a very caring husband, dad, and grandpa who could always be counted on. His positive outlook was always...
Erich R Emch
Sep 27, 2024
Erich R. Emch, 77, of Antwerp, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Paulding County Hospital.
Erich was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on May 31, 1947, a son of the late Betty (Gorby) and Roy Emch.
He proudly served his country in the Ohio National Guard. Erich was a skilled repair technician, owning his own business,...
Edward A Miller
Sep 24, 2024
Edward Allan Miller, 71, of Antwerp, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 24, 2024.
Edward was born in Defiance County, Ohio on February 12, 1953. He is the son of Carey and Regina (Meyer) Miller.
Ed was an awesome son, husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, cooking and grilling. He drove truck for 15...
Stacy Barber
Sep 19, 2024
Stacy Lyn (Keeler) Barber, born March 10, 1960, of Montpelier, formerly of Paulding, passed away peacefully at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She will be greatly missed.
Delma Cornell
Sep 16, 2024
Delma L. Cornell, 85, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at her home.
Del was born in Rorian Creek, NC on September 5, 1939, a daughter of the late Berdie (Hughes) & DeLafayette Singleton.
Del was a hardworking and dedicated woman who spent many years working at Kings Department Store and later at Stuart's Dress Shop. She also made a...
Delmar Miller
Sep 9, 2024
Delmar T. Miller, 94, of Sherwood, Ohio passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at Mercy Health-Defiance.
Delmar was born in Mark Center, Ohio on August 25, 1930, a son of the late Louise (Joost) and Carl Miller.
He was a 1947 graduate of Mark Center High School. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army from 1951 to...
