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Rodger Temple

Rodger Temple

Feb 6, 2023

Rodger S. Temple, 71, of The Manor in Antwerp, Ohio passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 in Defiance, Ohio.

Rodger was born in Lancaster, Ohio on July 26, 1951, a son of the late June L. (Shumaker) and James S. Temple.

He graduated in 1970 from Antwerp High School went on to proudly serve his country in the United States...

Patricia Marlin

Patricia Marlin

Jan 27, 2023

Patricia Joyce Marlin of Antwerp, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home Friday, January 27, 2023.

She was born November 22, 1928 in Garrett, Indiana to Clarence and Jessie (Rafferty) Byanskie.

She was a graduate of Bryan High School and Bowling Green State University. She married Thomas Marlin, June 20, 1953, and together they raised 8 children on...

Bobby Wayne Elders

Bobby Wayne Elders

Jan 24, 2023

Bobby Wayne Elders, 63, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Bobby was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 4, 1959.

He worked at Defiance Metal Products but was much more comfortable pick'n & grinin' with his guitar at home or in his own band. He loved the bands, Josh Berridge, Color the Void and...

Rolana "Lana" Sue Hutchins

Rolana "Lana" Sue Hutchins

Jan 24, 2023

Rolana "Lana" Hutchins-Clark, 78, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville. 

Lana was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 17, 1944, a daughter of the late Mary (Evans) & Roland Hutchins.

Lana graduated from Paulding High School and continued her education in Fort Wayne. From there, she spent her life caring for...

Sue Schilb

Sue Schilb

Jan 23, 2023

Sue Schilb, 82, of Antwerp, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, January 23, 2023. 

Sue was born in Fort Wayne on June 22, 1940, a daughter of the late Ruth "Betty" (Stiebling) & Walter "Joe" Ross.

Sue worked as an orthopedic nurse for many years. She cared for patients at Parkview, ONE, and Dr. Kaplansky's...

Belva Burke

Belva Burke

Jan 13, 2023

Belva G. (Duty) Burke, 90, of Sherwood, Ohio departed this world and was received into the loving arms of Jesus, January 13, 2023. Belva was at her daughter and son in laws home in Rutledge, Tennessee, Bill and Raycene Rice, whom had been caring for her there since August 7, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving daughter, Raycene, and...

Betty Stubberfield

Betty Stubberfield

Jan 11, 2023

Betty Marie Stubberfield, 95, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Vancrest of Payne. Betty was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on October 12, 1927, the eldest daughter of the late Dorothy M. Mettert and Lloyd C. Powers. 

Many would remember Betty from the Ehrhart Museum in Antwerp, or directing the kitchen staff at the Hicksville branch of...

Diann Ahlersmeyer

Diann Ahlersmeyer

Jan 10, 2023

Diann Ahlersmeyer, 75, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away at home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. 

Diann was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 30, 1947, a daughter of the late Betty Lou (Robinson) and William Dean Price.

She worked at Woodburn Diamond Die for 30 years. Diann also was a bartender at Phelps Station. She loved to read and...

Nedra Cox

Nedra Cox

Jan 10, 2023

Nedra N. Cox, 76, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She will join her loving husband of 54 years Michael in heaven with their favorite dogs Sadie and Miracle.

Nedra was born in Fort Wayne on May 25, 1946, a daughter of the late Keith Rondot and Ilah (Babinger).

Nedra graduated...

Kathy Mauldin

Kathy Mauldin

Jan 8, 2023

Kathy (Hunt) Mauldin, 71, of Hicksville, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.Kathy was born in Antwerp on April 7, 1951, a daughter of the late Rozelda (Otto) & Luther Hunt.In her younger years, Kathy enjoyed babysitting for several close family friends, as holding babies was always one of her most favorite things to do. After...

John I. Firth, III

John I. Firth, III

Jan 3, 2023

John I. Firth, III, 76, of Harlan, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. 

John was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1946, a son of the late Pauline (Schnirel) & John Firth, Jr.

John worked as a mechanic at International Harvester, which later became Navistar, and retired after working there 37 years. He...

Jerry Mauldin

Jerry Mauldin

Jan 2, 2023

Jerry Mauldin, 81, of Hicksville, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.Jerry was born in Big Spring, Texas on December 31, 1941, a son of the late Verna (Johnson) & Ira Mauldin.In his younger years, Jerry served in the United States Army, and was stationed in Korea. He went to Seminary school, as well as New...

Renay Jo Roddy

Renay Jo Roddy

Dec 27, 2022

Renay Jo Roddy, 55, of Van Wert, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Renay was born in Van Wert on August 24, 1967, a daughter to Sally (Palmer) & the late Roger Roddy.

Renay was very passionate about her work and her family. She loved being a preschool teacher at Wee Care Learning Center in...

Marty Hunt

Marty Hunt

Dec 27, 2022

Martin J.W. Hunt, 79, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Marty was born in Marion, Ohio on November 19, 1943, a son of the late Rozelda (Otto) and Luther Hunt.

Marty served his country in the U.S. Navy. He remained active in the Antwerp VFW, making sure that other veterans received military honors. Marty...

William Peffley

William Peffley

Dec 23, 2022

William J. Peffley, 59, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

William was born in Paulding, Ohio on June 28, 1963, a son of the late Daisy Lauretta (May) and Charles  Peffley.

Bill worked at Spec-Temp for many years.

He is survived by his son, Charlie ( Lauren) Peffley; grandchildren, Nora...

David B Arens

David B Arens

Dec 22, 2022

David Arens, 63, of Woodburn, passed away Thursday, December 22,2022 at his home after a battle with aggressive cancer.

David was born in Ft. Wayne on October 27, 1959, to Beverly (Bishop) Robbins & Alfred Arens.

Dave graduated from Woodlan Highschool and worked at SDI as a crane operator. He had a true passion for motorcycles and old cars. He...

Janet Zartman

Janet Zartman

Dec 21, 2022

Janet Zartman, 84, of Payne, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Van Wert Hospital. 

Janet was born in Payne on December 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Mabel (White) & Oscar Hook.

Janet helped her husband on their farm for much of her life. She grew up enjoying crocheting, shuffleboard, and snowmobiling, and was the valedictorian of...

Louis A. Etter

Louis A. Etter

Dec 21, 2022

Louis A. Etter, 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Louis was born in Gettysburg, Ohio on January 27, 1934, a son of the late Ethel (Olinger) and Edward  Etter.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and went on to be a telephone engineer at General Telephone....

Walt Womack

Walt Womack

Dec 20, 2022

Walter Womack, 84, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at The Manor in Antwerp surrounded by his family. 

Walt was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on May 9, 1938, a son of the late Margaret (Bailey) and James E. Womack.

Walt proudly served in the United States Navy. He went on to work at Uniroyal Goodrich for 35...

Ronald Davidson, Jr.

Ronald Davidson, Jr.

Dec 17, 2022

Ronald F. Davidson, Jr., 64, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Ron was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 30, 1957, a son of the late Margaret (Doan) Davidson and Ronald  Davidson, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rose (LaFountain).

He proudly served in the...

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