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Elizabeth Bickham
May 10, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Bickham, 79, of Hudson, Indiana, formerly of Payne, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 10, 2024.Elizabeth was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 23, 1944, a daughter of the late L. Evelyn (Enz) and C. Charles Bickham.Elizabeth attended the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she graduated with her Masters’s degree in...
Theresa Beckman
May 4, 2024
Theresa Marlene Beckman, 69 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home on May 4, 2024.Theresa was born in Findlay, Ohio on April 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Valeria Marlene (Monday) and Bobbie Dewayne Beckman.She will always be remembered for enjoying life. Halloween and Christmas were fun, special holidays for her. You could count on Theresa to root...
Alean Miles
May 3, 2024
Alean Miles, 86, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.Alean was born in Selma, Arkansas on November 28, 1937, a daughter of the late Ida (Suber) and Wade Johnson.She was a faithful member of the Antwerp Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and will always be remembered for being a loving wife, mother and...
Robert Wayne Phlipot, Jr.
Apr 23, 2024
Robert Wayne Phlipot, Jr., 65, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, April 23rd, at home Robert was born in Defiance on June 8, 1958, a son of the late Dolores (Rickels) & Robert W. Phlipot, Sr.Bob worked as a meat cutter for 38 years at Chief Supermarket followed by 11 years at Jacob's Meats. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, and...
Ronald Burk
Apr 22, 2024
Ronald Anthony Burk, 69, of Payne, Ohio passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.Ronald was born in Paulding, on September 8, 1954, a son of the late Barbara (Buerkley) and Lendell Burk.Ron loved Ohio State sports, the Chicago Bears, and cheering for the Wayne Trace Raiders!He will be sadly missed by his sisters, Ruth Ann (the late...
Alfred Daeger
Apr 20, 2024
Alfred J. Daeger, 98, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at The Manor in Antwerp.Al was born in Antwerp on September 24, 1925, a son of the late Matilda (Bulach) and Nicholas Daeger.He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Yeoman Second Class in WW II. Al established the Antwerp Federal Credit Union, worked at Dana...
Charles Sawyer
Apr 13, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Layton Sawyer, 81, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Chuck was born in Paulding County, Ohio on January 29, 1943, a son of the late Hazel L. (Franks) and Paul F. Sawyer.He retired from Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp, after 37 years of service. Chuck enjoyed puzzles, the Chicago Bears and watching NASCAR....
Jamie Thompson
Apr 11, 2024
Jamie Sue Thompson, 61, of Harlan, Indiana, passed away at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024
Jamie was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 12, 1962.
She was a graduate of New Haven High School, where she was a member of the track team and the band. Jamie was a valued employee of East Allen County Schools, but will always be...
Sue Getrost
Apr 6, 2024
Susan Jane Getrost, 71, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Sue was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 21, 1953, a daughter of the late Phyllis Jean (Trutwin) and Francis Wade Purk.
She enjoyed many things like painting, jewelry making and crocheting, but Sue's best moments were spent with her family and close group of...
Gene L. Flaugh
Apr 5, 2024
Gene Lynn Flaugh Proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam era, 76, passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.
Gene was born September 8, 1947 to Roy and Elenore (Guysinger) Flaugh in Paulding, Ohio.
After Gene graduated from Payne High School in 1966, he went on to serve our country in the Vietnam War from 1967-1969. After which...
Thomas Bennett
Apr 4, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Bennett, 83, of Antwerp, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2024.Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana May 20, 1940, twin brother to Tim Bennett, and son of the late Thomas K. Bennett and Elizabeth R. Bennett. Tom was always sure to share with folks that he was born ten minutes earlier than his twin, Tim! In...
Trudy Rath
Mar 27, 2024
Trudy E. Rath, 71, formerly of Antwerp, Ohio now of South Whitley, Indiana passed away at home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Trudy was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 1, 1952, a daughter of the late Fern E. (Hutchinson) and Wade W. Rath.She worked in housekeeping at ProMedica Hospital, Defiance, Ohio. Trudy will always be remembered for being a...
Laurenda Gibson
Mar 21, 2024
Laurenda Gibson, 81, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Laurenda was born in Marion, Ohio on May 31, 1942, a daughter of the late Rozelda (Otto) & Luther Hunt. Laurenda loved family and time together with as many kids around as possible! Children of any type made her happy as many of the people of...
Robert Mourey
Mar 20, 2024
Robert Allen Mourey, 63, of Paulding, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Dupont Hospital.Robert was born in Fort Wayne on January 11, 1961, a son of the late Betty (Stover) & Joseph Mourey.Growing up in a large family, Robert spent much time outdoors, playing sports and going on adventures with his siblings. His love for the outdoors continued...
Colleen "Sue" Strickler
Mar 19, 2024
Colleen "Sue" Strickler, 82, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.Sue was born in Payne on February 18, 1942, a daughter of the late Florence (Spencer) & Frederick Hook. She dedicated her life to her faith and family. Sue worked at Navistar for 26 years and Aeroquip for 10 years. Sue will be...
Bill Neff
Mar 17, 2024
Billy Liggett Neff, 94, formerly of Payne, now of Wyndgate of Circleville passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024.Bill was born in Warsaw, Indiana on April 18, 1929, a son of the late Lucy Louise (Liggett) and Marvin Edward Neff.He was a kind, generous person. Bill always held his faith and family close to him. During his career on the railroad,...
Jerry Mobley, Sr.
Mar 15, 2024
Jerry R. Mobley, Sr., 79, of Paulding, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home. Jerry was born in Paulding on August 3, 1944, a son of the late Gladys (Copsey) & Earl Mobley.Jerry retired from Taylor Made Glass and continued to work at Quality Cleaning. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Jean (Williams); son, Jerry (Amanda) Mobley...
Jean Reinhart
Mar 5, 2024
Jean F. Reinhart, 80 of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Jean was born in Antwerp on April 20, 1943, a daughter of the late Francis B. & Galen C. (Carr) Derck.
The simple start to her life on her family farm led to her becoming an exceptionally caring person. Jean’s entire life was lived in service...
Susana Coonrod
Mar 3, 2024
Susana Coonrod, 80, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.Susana was born in Grand Saline, Texas on May 24, 1943, a daughter of the late Petra (Guerrero) and Guadalupe Flores.She worked at QuikLok in New Haven, Indiana for 16 years. Susana enjoyed gardening and tending to flowers. She also loved...
Maurice "Mo" Thornell
Feb 24, 2024
Maurice "Mo" Thornell, 76, of Convoy, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice CenterMo was born in Paulding on November 7, 1947, a son of the late Norma (Long) & Arnold Thornell.Mo was a 1966 graduate of Crestview High School. He went on to bravely serve his country in the United States Army until 1972. Mo retired...
