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Billie E. Winhover
Dec 20, 2016
Billie E. Winhover, 62 of Antwerp passed away at home on December 20, 2016. He was born in Van Wert on May 10, 1954 a son of the late William & Patsy (Harter) Winhover. He will be remembered by all that knew him as a kind, quiet soul who loved to fish, hunt and spend time with friends & family...
M. Verlaine Bute
Dec 18, 2016
M. Verlaine Bute, 73, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Sunday, December 18, 2016.
Verlaine was born in Van Wert on September 23, 1943, a daughter of the late Pauline (Shoemaker) and Verlyn Pollock.
She worked at Franke Plating & O.N.E. Verlaine was one of the Antwerp Archer's most enthusiastic fans. She rarely missed a game and worked tirelessly...
Collie F. Lamb
Dec 12, 2016
Collie F. "Pete" Lamb, 81, of Payne passed away at home on Monday, December 12, 2016.
Collie was born in Payne, on December 7, 1935, a son of the late Evelyn (Lomont) and Collie Lamb.
Although he drove for Speedy Trucking & Fruehauf Trailer Corp., his greatest achievement was his family. He passed on his skills of hunting and fishing...
Edith Florence Lloyd
Dec 7, 2016
Edith Florence (Goldthwaite) Lloyd, 102, of Antwerp, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at St. Anne’s
Edith was born in Lafayette, Indiana on August 24, 1914, the daughter of Francis and Eleanor (Van Oss) Goldthwaite.
She held many interesting jobs during her long life, including building torpedoes to help the war effort, was a photo film...
Dennis Lee McMichael
Dec 6, 2016
Dennis Lee McMichael, 59, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Vancrest of Antwerp.
Dennie was born in Hicksville on April 3, 1957, a son of the late Ruth (Bryan) and John "Gaylord" McMichael.
He never knew a stranger and was loved by everyone he befriended.
Dennie is survived by his siblings, Byron, Jimmy, Olen & Larry McMichael,...
Linda Lee Ann Hook
Nov 19, 2016
Linda Lee Ann Hook, 60 of Payne went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center after a long battle with ALS.
Lee Ann was born in Hicksville on June 2, 1956 a daughter of George & Edith (Zartman) Mills.
She was a valued employee at Kwik Lok, Defiance Clinic & Oakwood Medical...
Edward R. Schott, Jr.
Oct 25, 2016
Edward R. Schott, Jr. 80, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Edward born in Bradford, Ohio, on May 17, 1936, a son of the late Minnia E. (Teegarden) & Edward R. Schott, Sr.
He worked at Union City Body Co. & Smith Chevrolet as a spray painter. He loved to fish and...
Howard James Kilpatrick
Oct 22, 2016
Howard J Kilpatrick, 84, of Payne, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
Howard was born in Payne on December 14, 1931 a son of the late Helen (Ruger) & Glen Kilpatrick.
He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1952 to 1954.
Howard made many friends during his 47 years at Art...
Pearl Bok
Oct 13, 2016
Pearl Bok, 76, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Indiana University Health Center.
Pearl was born in Antwerp on August 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Dorothy Ada (Laney) Schooley Stickney and Robert Earl Stickney.
She was a friendly person who never knew a stranger. Pearl was a loving wife, mother and grandmother with a great...
Richard A. Wilson
Oct 4, 2016
Richard A. Wilson, age 90, of Paulding, OH, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, OH.
Dick was born December 8, 1925, in Fostoria, OH, the son of Martin and Mabel (Smith) Wilson. He graduated from St. Wendelin High School in 1943. He was a veteran of World...
Robert D. Collis
Sep 5, 2016
Robert D. Collis, 99, of Payne, passed away peacefully with his family Monday, September 5, 2016.
Bob was born in Chloride, Arizona on January 25, 1917, a son of the late Emile Pierre Lambert and Daisie Lambert Collis. As a young child, he moved to Fort Wayne, IN.
On April 1, 1944 he married Fordyce Copenhaver who passed away on...
Philip Daniel Miller
Sep 1, 2016
Philip Daniel Miller, 53, of Haviland, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 1, 2016.
Philip was born in Paulding on May 11, 1963, a son of James Miller and the late Francis (Mansfield) Miller.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of Local 41 Heat & Frost Insulators.
He will be sadly missed by his...
Ivan LeRoy Woodling, Jr.
Sep 1, 2016
Ivan L. Woodling, Jr, 76, passed away Sept. 1, 2016 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born Nov. 8, 1939 in Toledo, a son of the late Betty (Walters) & Ivan Woodling, Sr. Ivan proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He later worked at Norfolk & Southern Railroad and then spent 23 years at BF Goodrich. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Michele (Mark) Rasey of Antwerp & Faith (Paul) Harless of Fort Wayne; sisters, Pam Ford of McClure & Cheryl (the late Jim) Schwiebert of Hamler 5 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 7 nieces & nephews. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen & sister, Janet (the late Jim) Pooley. He will be laid to rest privately in Young Cemetery, Liberty Center. Memorials are to Community Health Professionals, 250 Dooley Drive, Paulding, Ohio 45879. Dooley Funeral Homes of Antwerp & Payne assisted his family. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com
Dolores C. Spryn
Aug 27, 2016
Dolores C Spryn, 83, of Cecil passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Dolores was born in Butler, PA on Sept. 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Mary (Kopie) and John Daniels.
She worked at United Technologies. Dolores had a wonderful sense of humor and loved her family.
She will be sadly missed by her...

