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Mervin B Volkert
Apr 28, 2018
Mervin B. Volkert, 87 of Hicksville passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Brookview Healthcare center, Defiance.
Mervin was born in Hicksville on September 12, 1930 a son of the late Glenn & Florence (Hefty) Volkert.
He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954. Mervin helped on the Volkert family farm for many years...
Helen Violet Seslar
Apr 15, 2018
All who knew Helen Seslar would agree that she was one of the sweetest people around. She was a longtime resident of the community she loved, and she brightened the lives of so many around her with her warm and gracious smile. Helen treasured her roles as a wife and mother, but she just might have argued that nothing was...
Mary M. Davis
Apr 12, 2018
Loving, humble, and wise, Mary Davis lived a life rich in family. With a boundless passion for learning, grit, and stamina, Mary welcomed each moment as a gift. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher who possessed deep gratitude for the simplest comforts and pleasures. In so doing, Mary served as a powerful role model not only for...
Nancy Jo Wilson
Apr 8, 2018
Nancy Jo Wilson, 71, of Payne passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Parkview Hospital.
Nancy was born in Paulding, on February 10, 1947 a daughter of the late Carl & Margaret (Fechner) Litzenberg.
She always enjoyed working with children as a teacher's aid & in daycare but her true love was spending time with her grandchildren.
She will be...
Norvil "Junior" Hounshell
Apr 6, 2018
Norvil Junior Hounshell, 72, of Cecil, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at Parkview Hospital.
Junior was born in Burdine, KY on February 18, 1946 a son of the late Norvil Jack & Lois (Shook) Hounshell.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a construction supervisor for QC Communications, Wabash, IN but he...
Opal Ashba
Apr 5, 2018
Opal B Ashba, 84, of Woodburn, IN passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Opal was born on Nov. 24, 1933 in Grant County, IN a daughter of the late Rev. Walter Raleigh Howard & Mary Elizabeth (Bradford) Howard.
She was a custodian at Woodlan High School in Woodburn.
Opal will be sadly missed by her...
Medova Equa Sanchez
Mar 29, 2018
Medova Equa Sanchez, 40, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Medova was born in Roswell, New Mexico on September 26, 1977.
She worked at the PC Workshop for the last 20 years. Medova was a joy to everyone that knew her.
She will be sadly missed by her parents, Richard & Sarah (Sanchez)...
Dennis Dean Cottrell
Mar 22, 2018
Dennis Dean Cottrell, 60, of Payne, passed away at home Thursday, March 22, 2018.
Dennis was born in Rochester, IN on August 10, 1957 a son of the late Ivan & Evelyn Jane (Creigbaum) Cottrell.
Dennis was a welder by trade which helped to fuel his passion to build almost anything.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Laura...
Thomas G. Ruffing
Mar 22, 2018
Thomas Gene Ruffing, 64 of Antwerp passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Home.
Tom was born in Bellevue, Ohio on November 6, 1953 a son of the late Warner & Pauline (Wybensinger) Ruffing.
Tom worked at Spartech in Paulding and previously worked as a conductor on the railroad.
Tom will be sadly missed by his sons,...

Susann Rosebrock
Mar 17, 2018
Susann Rae Rosebrock, 71 of Antwerp passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home.
Susann was born in Paulding, Ohio on September 21, 1946, a daughter of the late Norma (Smith) and Richard Rhoad.
She was a manger for Deluxe Taxi and worked at Dietrich Industries.
Susann will be sadly missed by her husband, Dan; children, Robert...
Deanie Donat
Mar 17, 2018
Wilma Deane Donat, 89, of Antwerp Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Deanie was born in Cecil on October 2, 1928 a daughter of the late Paul & Fannie (Grimes) Gilts.She had 28 years of service as a lab technician at Paulding County Hospital, was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church & Antwerp...
Kathleen R. Franklin
Mar 14, 2018
Kathleen R. Franklin, 80, of Antwerp, passed away at home Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Kathleen was born in Antwerp on June 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Helen (Perl) and Joseph Derck.
She retired from General Electric after 30 years of dedicated service, was a Buckeye & Reds fan. She enjoyed collecting pedal tractors with her husband but her...
Carl Lee
Mar 13, 2018
Carl "Doc" Lee, 75, of Antwerp, passed away at home Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
Carl was born in Pathfork, KY on November 25, 1942 a son of the late Robert & Eliza (Wilson).
He was a foreman at BF Goodrich.
Carl will be sadly missed by his children, Montgomery (Bethany) Lee of Huntertown, IN, Terri Gilpin (Tim) Burris & Brian...
Leta Kae Bryant
Mar 9, 2018
Leta Kae Bryant, 68, of Huntertown, IN passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Parkview Hospital.
Leta was born in Hicksville on December 12, 1949.
She was an Antwerp High School graduate and received an associates degree from Brown Mackie College.
Leta worked as a bank teller, a home health care worker and at Harlan Metals but her heart was...
Robert "Bob" A. McLaren
Mar 7, 2018
Robert A. McLaren, 73, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Laurels of Defiance.
Bob was born in Carleton, MI on April 23, 1944 a son of the late William & Maryanne (Kingham) McLaren.
Bob attended the Rock Church in Oakwood & worked at General Motors in Defiance but was a family man, motor cycle enthusiast and fisherman...
Carl William Beregszazi
Mar 7, 2018
Carl William Beregszazi, 66 of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Home.
Carl was born in Hicksville on Nov. 23, 1951 a son of the late Julius & Liz (Szabo) Beregszazi.
In his early days Carl was a dance instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Fort Wayne.
He will be sadly missed by his siblings,...