Obituaries

Aug 15, 2015

Cary Lee Parsons, 50, of Payne passed away at home on Saturday, August 15, 2015. 

Cary was born in Fort Wayne on December 8, 1964, a son of Judy (Dickerhoof) Reznikov and Myles  Parsons.

He was a 1983 Wayne Trace graduate. Cary loved his job, working as a highly skilled welder at Remlinger Manufacturing, Kalida and was a member of the Paulding...

Jul 29, 2015

Margarita Bowers, 81, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Margie was born in Crandall, Texas on February 2, 1934.

Cooking and reading the Bible were two of Margie's favorite things. 

On Feb. 6, 1954 she married Jack Bowers, who died in 1968.

She will be sadly missed by her children, Tim (Barb) of...

Jul 25, 2015

Heaven James May George passed from her parents gently into the arms of Jesus on July 25, 2015.

She is survived by her loving parents, James & Sara (Lothamer) George of Garrett, Indiana; big sisters, Skylar & McKenzie; grandparents Steve Lothamer, Diane Dacrus, Penny Rachel & Jim George; great grandparents, Shirley Elliott, & Mary McCoy. Her grandparents and great grandparents, Rollie &...

Jul 22, 2015

James (Jim) A Roberts, 86, of Antwerp passed away peacefully  Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Paulding County Hospital.

Born in Payne, on November 1, 1928, he was a son of  Rosa (Boyer) and Fredrick  Roberts.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Tona (Marquis); 4 sisters & 3 brothers.

Jim is survived by a sister, Mary Gower of...

Jul 21, 2015

Myah Lynn Halker, passed from her family into the arms of Jesus on July 21,2015.

She is survived by her loving parents, Nicole (Culler) & Todd Halker;  sister, Alexis all of Antwerp; grandparents, Penny & Bruce Russell and Vickie (the late Patrick) Halker all of Paulding and great grandparents, Lucille Culler of Sherwood, Rex Russell of Defiance & Esther Halker...

Jul 6, 2015

Jun 29, 2015

Anna (Marge) Clem passed away Monday June 29, 2015 at the Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, Ohio.

She was born on March 12, 1927 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Walter and Lucinda (Carter) Brofford.

On April 6, 1946 she married Rolland G Clem Sr. in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He died on April 19, 1969.

Anna worked for 14 years at...

Jun 21, 2015

Jun 9, 2015

Mary King, 83, of Payne, passed away at home Tuesday, June 9, 2015. 

Mary was born in Payne on June 28, 1931, a daughter of the late Nellie E (Ruger) and Walter F Fry.

On April 11, 1950 she married William R King, who died May 5, 2004.

Mary was the secretary to the Superintendent of Wayne Trace High School...

Jun 8, 2015

Jun 5, 2015

Marjorie Jane Stuart, 75, of Cecil passed away at home on Friday, June 5, 2015.

Marjorie was born in Continental, Ohio on July 12, 1939, a daughter of the late Viola Jane (Moore) and Eldon C Henderson.

Marjorie was a strong woman who farmed with her husband.  Her strength helped her overcome many health issues. She was always able to enjoy...

Jun 5, 2015

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May 30, 2015

Victoria E. Kemerer, 58, of Hicksville, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville. Vicki was born in Hicksville on July 30, 1956, a daughter of Bice E. Mosier & the late Nancy (Craft) Mosier. She worked at Troth Law Office, Paulding. Vicki's greatest love was her family but she thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. On...

May 28, 2015

Robert "Gizmo" Miller, 64, of Antwerp passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at The Gardens of Paulding. Gizmo was born in Hicksville on June 23, 1950 a son of the late Marceyle (Mees) & Lee Miller. He worked at Tri State Solarcrete in Antwerp. Gizmo made the most of his time in this life making friends with everyone he knew....

May 21, 2015

Robert J. Gottschalk, 90, of  Antwerp passed away at home on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Bob was born in Cecil, on June 28, 1924, a son of the late Hattie Comadol and George  Gottschalk. He graduated from Paulding High School in 1942 and proudly served in the U.S. Army in 1949 & 1950. Bob retired from International Harvester in 1981 after 36...

May 21, 2015

Michael Jackson, 59, of Montpelier, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Evergreen Manor. Mike was born in Defiance on January 18, 1956, a son of the late Lois (Maass) and Donald  Jackson. He worked at  GM Powertrain, Dalton Machine Shop and farmed for many years. Mike enjoyed his service on the Crane Township Fire Department, was an avid NASCAR fan and...

May 7, 2015

Norman Robert Meine 81, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, May 7th, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Norman was born in Defiance on December 16, 1933 a son of the late Gladys (Shock) & Alfred Meine. Norman's work at Johns Manville and with model cars and carpentry never compared to his greatest achievement, his children. He will be sadly missed by...

Apr 22, 2015

Terry Lee Wright, 63, of Paulding passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Terry was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on April 18, 1952, a son of the late Martha (Doty) and Herbert  Wright. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army & U.S. Navy. Terry was a kind, gentle man who was a friend to everyone he met.  He considered the...

Apr 15, 2015

Iris E. Woodcox, 79, of Antwerp,  passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville. Iris was born in Fort Wayne on August 9, 1935 a daughter of the late Clarence & Anna (Sunday) Parker. Iris worked at General Electric & was a Girl Scout Leader. She was a member of the Antwerp United Methodist Church and VFW Post...

Mar 29, 2015

Jim R Friend, 81, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Jim was born in Antwerp on February 2, 1934, a son of the late Hazel Delia (Peffley) and Harry Leroy Friend. He worked at Phelps Dodge I R & W for 35; Friend Flooring & Antwerp Hardware & proudly served in...