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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...
Robert Williams
Oct 3, 2018
Robert Michael Williams 64 of Payne passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Bob was born in Dearborn, MI on Feb 26, 1954.
He proudly served in the U.S Army from 1970 to 1972, where he was a Huey Helicopter Mechanic and then worked at Haviland Drainage as a truck driver.
He will be sadly missed...
Dennis O'Dell Williams
Sep 30, 2018
Dennis O'Dell Williams, 70, of Payne, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital.
Denny was born in Paulding on December 12, 1947, a son of the late Helen (Gibson) and O'Dell Williams.He served in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War & worked for 23 years in KMart Warehousing.
Denny will be sadly missed by his...
Beverly Ann Rex
Sep 30, 2018
Beverly Ann Rex, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018.
Bev was born in Fort Wayne on January 15, 1943, a daughter of the late Gertrude (Watson) & Linus Tempel.
She worked over 27 years as a forklift operator at Spec Temp but was most comfortable quilting or spending time with her family.
Bev will be sadly missed...
Jolene J. Beerbower
Sep 7, 2018
Jolene J. Beerbower, 67, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at The Cedars.
Jolene was born in Fort Wayne on February 23, 1951.
She was a a secretary at Countryside Church of Christ, Southwest Church of Christ & Woodburn Church of Christ. She will be remembered most as a loving wife, mother & grandmother.
Jolene will be...
Jack W Orthman
Aug 20, 2018
Jack W. Orthman, age 82 of Paulding, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 9:26 pm. Jack was born on January 18, 1936 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Wilmer and Hester Mary (Gronau) Orthman. On November, 7, 1953, Jack married Louise Howard and she survives.
Jack worked for 36 years at the LaFarge Cement Company in...
Allen David Deemer
Aug 16, 2018
Allen David Deemer, 68, of Antwerp passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Allen was born in Defiance on January 16, 1950, a son of the late Mary (Boff) and Paul Deemer.
He served his country in the U.S. Army in 1968 and 1969.
Allen worked at Spec-Temp for many years and had a stereo shop...
