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Richard O. Wannemacher
Aug 9, 2014
Richard O. Wannemacher, 90, of Payne passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Richard was born in Payne on November 11, 1923 a son of Eva (Pepiot) and Alphons Wannemacher. He was a farmer all his life. Richard and his wife, Mildred loved to travel and square dance. He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding County...
Clara "Pug" Reeb
Jul 28, 2014
Clara "Pug" Reeb, 86, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Monday, July 28, 2014. Clara was born in Kansasville, WI, on November 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Mary and Bruno Persyn. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp & the VFW Auxiliary. On Nov. 2, 1946 she married Hilton "Biff" Reeb, who died March 17, 2006....
Helen Lee Hitzeman
Jul 28, 2014
Helen Lee Hitzeman, 95 of Auburn, IN died July 28, 2014 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. She is survived by her children, Harry, Jr. (Donna) of Auburn, Nicki (Jim) Stamm of Port St. Lucie, FL & Steve (Sheila) of Antwerp; 6 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. She was also foster mother to Alvin Lee Shatto. Helen was predeceased by...
Maurice B Martin
Jul 26, 2014
Maurice B. Martin, 93, of Woodburn passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne. Maurice was born in Mark Center, Ohio on October 22, 1920, a son of the late Charlotte (Zuber) and Howard Martin. He worked at Fruehauf Trucking & BA Smith Lumber, Antwerp. Maurice was a charter member of the Hicksville Eagles. He will be sadly...
Terry Lee Ross
Jul 18, 2014
Terry Lee Ross, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at home after a short illness. Terry was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 2, 1941, a son of the late Ruth (Stiebeling) and Walter "Joe" Ross. He was a graduate of Ohio State and Indiana Universities. He taught school for many years in Paulding, Ohio, New...
Teresa C. Hertel
Jul 16, 2014
Teresa C. Hertel, 87 of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 surrounded by her family at her son's home. Teresa was born in Mark Center on January 28, 1927, a daughter of the late Mary Louise (Martin) and William J. Arend. After graduating from Mark Twp. High School in 1945, she moved to Fort Wayne and worked in the shipping...
Jeffrey Louis Schaefer
Jul 8, 2014
Jeffrey Louis Schaefer, 70, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Jeff was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 10, 1943 a son of Roy & the late Dortha (Bonner) Schaefer. Jeff worked at Defiance Precision Products for for 43 years. He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish; Knights of Columbus. He loved model...
Alice A Bruns
Jul 5, 2014
Alice Ann Bruns, 87, of Payne, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Paulding County Hospital. Alice was born in New Bavaria, Ohio on May 5, 1927, a daughter of the late Cora (Thome) and Ray Peck. She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church & the Altar Rosary Society. On Oct 25, 1947 Alice married Eugene Bruns who died...
Mable Isabel Osborn
Jul 4, 2014
Mable Isabel Osborn, 91, of Antwerp, OH, fell asleep in death on Friday, July 4, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. Mable was born in DeKalb County, IN, on January 5, 1923, a daughter of the late Clarence & Rozella (Hug) Camp. On June 27, 1942, Mable married Robert C. Osborn in Fort Wayne, IN. He passed away on...
Harper Rae Martenies
Jul 3, 2014
Harper Rae Martenies, passed from her family into the arms of Jesus on July 3, 2014. She is survived by her loving parents, Jarod & Megan (Koppenhofer) Martenies; grandparents, Vanice (the late Ray) Martenies, Troy Koppenhofer and Brett & Sara Johanns; great grandparents, Carol Shidler, Lois Martenies, Dan & Betty Koppenhofer, Dick & Jackie Johanns and Bill & Beth Hammond;...
Glen W. Schmidt
Jul 2, 2014
Glen W. Schmidt, 87, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Glen was born in Payne, on September 18, 1926, a son of the late Ida (Carpenter) and Harry Schmidt. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, was the owner of the Blacksmith Shop in Payne & co-owner of Almet in New Haven. Glen was a devout member...
Ruth L. Neely
Jun 30, 2014
Ruth L. Neely, age 97, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 11:50 AM at Vancrest of Antwerp Assisted Living in Antwerp, Ohio. She was born on September 2, 1916 in Antwerp, Ohio to Elmer B. and Clara L. (Armstrong) Beiderwell who preceded her in death. On October 27, 1938 she married Ernest James Neely and he died on June...
Flora "Polly" Plumb
Jun 27, 2014
Flora "Polly" Plumb, 78, of Antwerp passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville. Polly was born in Bedford County, PA on July 31, 1935, a daughter of the late Myrtle (Smith) & David Speck. She worked at Dana Weatherhead and was a member of the VFW Post 5087 Aux. In 1958 Polly married Everett "Red" Plumb. Red...
Archie Barnhart
Jun 14, 2014
Archie Barnhart, 72, of Fort Wayne passed away June 14, 2014 at Parkview Hospital. Archie was born in Antwerp on January 14, 1942, a son of the late Evelyn (Dix) and William Barnhart. He worked at Dana Weatherhead & Dietrich Industries. Archie will be sadly missed by his 7 children, Chris (Dave) Dunderman of Bryan, Shirley Shugars, Cathy Barnhart & John all...
Norman Eschbach
May 23, 2014
Norman H. Eschbach, 97 of Payne, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Norm was born in Paulding on Jan. 14, 1917, a son of the late Agnes (Rohlman) and Peter Eschbach. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy in WW II from 1942 to 1945. Norm worked at Rea Magnet Wire and was a member...
Mickie Farnsworth
May 12, 2014
Maxine “Mickie†Farnsworth, 90, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. Mickie was born in Bluffton, Indiana on December 8, 1923, a daughter of the late Martha (Baumgartner) and Marion Lee. She worked at General Electric in Fort Wayne; was a member of the GE Auxiliary, the First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp. Mickie liked to bowl, travel, and loved to...
Matthew Carl Clevinger
May 12, 2014
Matthew Carl Clevinger, 48, of Antwerp passed away Monday, May 12th, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Matt was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on January 26, 1966, a of Jeannette (Hamlin) Clevinger and the late Carl Clevinger. Matt loved his family and always made time for hunting & fishing. He was a toolmaker and machinist at Trident. On Dec. 31, 1987 Matt married Michelle...
Pauline Eva Klinker
May 5, 2014
Pauline Eva Klinker, 85, of Payne, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at home. Pauline was born in Allen County, Indiana on April 23, 1929, a daughter of the late Eva (Dodane) and Leonard Mourey. She was devoted to her family and her church. On June 7, 1949 she married Major Klinker. Pauline will be sadly missed by her husband, Major;...
Lester R. Hart
Apr 19, 2014
Lester Hart, 85, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 at The Gardens of Paulding. Lester was born in Paulding County on December 23, 1928, a of the late Opal (Dotterer) and Charles Hart. Lester served in the U.S. Army and was the owner of Hart's Auto Parts, Cecil. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling and flying his own plane. On May 7,...
Leona Irene Taylor
Apr 17, 2014
Leona Irene Taylor, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at her residence. Leona was born in Allen County, Indiana on July 27, 1917, a daughter of the late Mina (Rumbaugh) and Ray Hissong. On Feb. 11, 1938 she married Raymond Taylor, who died Dec. 3, 1994. She will be sadly missed by her children Virgil Taylor & Karen...
