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Tim Reid
Dec 17, 2018
Timothy "Bowie" Reid, 56, formerly of Antwerp passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
Tim was born in Albequerque, NM on June 4, 1962.
He spent 36 years at Spec-Temp Glass in Antwerp.
He will be sadly missed by his parents, Margaret Rose (Fultz) and Charles Hugh Reid; children, Tamara (Ed) Hicks, Nicole (James) Hellberg, David Bender, Derek (Jackie) Reid &...
Thomas Clark
Dec 16, 2018
Thomas Clark, age 82 of Antwerp passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the Antwerp Manor.
He will be laid to rest privately.
Fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com
Joan E. Proxmire
Dec 16, 2018
Joan E. Proxmire, 74, of Payne, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Joan was born in Paulding on October 5, 1944, a daughter of the late Theresa (Chomey) and Cletus Stabler.
She was a loving and fun loving wife, mother and grandmother who retired from Herbert Orr & was a member of Divine...
Ronald F. Davidson, Sr.
Dec 12, 2018
Ronald F. Davidson, Sr. 81, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville.
Ron was born in Pike County, Kentucky on December 14, 1936 a son of the late Tyler & Maude (Charles) Davidson.
Ron worked at BF Goodrich for many years and loved to fish.
He will be sadly missed by his children,...
Thomas E. Gaisford
Dec 11, 2018
Thomas E. Gaisford, 80, of Payne, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Tom was born in Antwerp on January 30, 1938, a son of the late Ethel (Cromley) and Leroy Gaisford.
He was a design engineer at International Harvester for 39 years.
Tom will be sadly missed by his wife, Janice (Faulkner) whom he married...
Frances "Frankie" Baughman
Dec 5, 2018
Frances Marie Baughman, 94, of Harlan passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 at the Cedars of Leo.
Frankie was born in Allen County, IN a daughter of the late William & Bessie Victoria (Gold) Schaefer.
She thoroughly enjoyed her family, gardening, game shows, the Hoosiers and the Cubs.
She will be sadly missed by her children; Paul (Patricia) Baughman, June...
Robert E. Franklin
Nov 29, 2018
Robert E. Franklin, 97, of Payne, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
Bob was born in Payne on Feb. 22, 1921 a son of the late Samuel & Charlotte (Gray) Franklin.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II; worked as a planning engineer at International Harvester; had been...
Gary Kipker
Nov 28, 2018
Gary Warren Kipker, 78, of Payne passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Vancrest of Payne.
Gary was born in Toledo on May 17, 1940.He worked at Taylor Made Glass in Payne and enjoyed fishing.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Kristina (Helms) whom he married Oct 9, 1989; children, Christina Kipker, Beverly Endicott, Keith (Angela)...
Ralph Long
Nov 25, 2018
Ralph Long, 72, of Antwerp, formerly of Payne passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the Antwerp Manor.
Ralph was born in Payne on June 16, 1946 a son of the late June (Negus) and Orville Long.
He was a custodian at Polk Center Government Hospital.
He is survived by his children, Jason (Stacy) Long & Suzanne Long; siblings, Donald...
Anita K Young
Nov 22, 2018
Anita K. Young, 79, of Payne, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Anita was born in Elwood, Indiana on September 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Cleo (Barker) and Ted Armstrong.
She was a member of the Eastern Star.
Anita will be sadly missed by her sons, Brian (Beth), Brad (Michelle) & Bob (Amy);...
Nancy Betzer
Nov 18, 2018
Nancy Betzer, 73, of Antwerp passed away at home Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Nancy was born in Melrose on June 26, 1945, a daughter of the late Homer Guyton & Methel (McCullough) Aldrech.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, James whom she married Sept. 4, 1965; children, Shelly (Randol) Wendt & Jeff (Stacy) Betzer; grandchildren, James & Jessica...
James "Jim" Cline
Nov 12, 2018
James "Jim" Cline, 74, of Antwerp passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Jim was born in Paulding on May 22, 1944, a son of the late Marceil (Zartman) and E. Arnold Cline.He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and worked at Parker Hannifin. Jim always enjoyed hunting, fishing and the...
Ina Adkins
Nov 4, 2018
Ina Adkins, 86 of Antwerp passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Ina was born in Mandale on Nov. 24, 1931 a daughter of the late Francis & Hazel (Lieber) Plotts.
She was a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles, Amvets and VFW in Defiance and the American Legion, Continental.
She leaves behind her children, Gloria Sheets, Melvina Smith, Ina Brooks, Terry,...
Joann Malfait
Nov 2, 2018
Joann Malfait, 85, of Woodburn passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 2, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Joann was born in Arcola on September 22, 1933 a daughter of the late Frank & Donna (Plattner) Landstoffer.She worked as a bookkeeper for Woodburn Equity Exchange. Joann will be remembered for her deep faith and love for her family.
On...
Patty L. Jones
Oct 23, 2018
Patty L. Jones, 89, of Antwerp passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville.
Patty was born in Fort Wayne on April 28, 1929 a daughter of the late Jesse & Ruth (Foulke) Vandermark.She will be sadly missed by her sons, Daniel (Pat), John & David (Lisa); 6 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren
She...
Victoria Lynn Carter
Oct 20, 2018
Victoria Lynn (Marten) Carter went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2018 at 6:44 PM.
Victoria was born April 29, 1962 a daughter of the late William Marten & Grace (Marten) Reynolds.
She is preceded in death by her grandson, Parker R. Davis and her parents.
On March 21, 1992, in Payne , Victoria married Brian Carter, who...
Myrtle I. Lee
Oct 20, 2018
Myrtle Iola Lee, 99 of Payne passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Vancrest of Payne.
She was born March 21, 1919 in Edgerton, IN a daughter of the late Essie (Bloom) & David Samuel Wirts.
Myrtle worked at Dallas Lamb Foundation Home & Paulding County Hospital.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and member of Payne Church
of...
Lisa R. Beregszazi
Oct 12, 2018
Lisa Rae Beregszazi, 63, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Friday, October 12, 2018.
Lisa was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 23, 1955.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, Louis, whom she married April 7, 1982; children, Julia ( Barry) Grant, Lana, Louis (Nikki) & Samuel; mother & adoptive father, Darlene (Klingler) & Floyd Slane; father,...
Jerry Lee Grimes
Oct 10, 2018
Jerry Lee Grimes, 80, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Laurels of Defiance.
Jerry was born in Hicksville on July 10, 1938 a son of the late Sam & Bertha Alberta (Helsel) Grimes.
He served in the Air National Guard; worked as a tire builder at BF Goodrich for many years and as a truck driver at...
