Obituaries

James W Thompson, Sr.

May 26, 2020

James Walter Thompson, 92, of Harlan, IN, passed away Tuesday, May 26th, at Ashton Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne.

Jim was born in Harlan on April 12, 1928, a son of the late Florence Ione (Gustin) and Walter James Thompson.

Jim was an industrious and determined farmer, who cherished his family. He loved to winter in Florida with Ruth and...

Jim Hunt

May 24, 2020

James Henry Hunt, 82, of Antwerp passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Promedica Hospital, Coldwater, Michigan.

Jim was born in Marion, Ohio on September 21, 1937, a son of the late Rozelda Catherine (Otto) and Luther Henry Hunt.

Jim proudly joined the U.S. Air Force in 1955. He worked at Dana Weatherhead, the Pure Oil Gas Station, was the...

Brian Saylor

May 18, 2020

Donna Jean Crabill Parrish

May 18, 2020

Donna Jean Crabill Parrish, 87, of  Antwerp, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Gardens of Paulding 

Donna was born in Logansport, Indiana on September 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Margaret "Helen" (Wilburn) and James Ira Watson.

Many will remember Donna working at the Antwerp Exchange bank for many years. Donna also was a devout member of...

Mildred A. Cadwallader

May 15, 2020

Mildred A. Cadwallader, 94, of Payne, passed away at home Friday, May 15, 2020.

Millie was born in Fort Wayne on August 31, 1925, a daughter of the late Veva (Randol) and Oliver Tracey.

Millie loved being surrounded by her family. She enjoyed playing cards with family & friends and completing daily crossword puzzles. She loved playing golf in Lady Lake,...

Roger Lee Roddy

May 1, 2020

Roger Lee Roddy, 77, of Hicksville passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Indiana.

Roger was born in Napoleon  on September 23, 1942, a son of the late Marjorie (Long) and Virgil  Roddy.

He worked for many years at Spec-Temp Glass in Antwerp. 

Roger will be sadly missed by his children, Lisa (Terry) Carter, Renay (Bill...

Howard Lynn McMullen

Apr 25, 2020

Howard Lynn McMullen, 62, of Hicksville, passed away at home on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Howard was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 8, 1957, a son of the late Helen Maxine (Stickney) and Lewis Frank McMullen.

Howard was a mechanic who loved racing, hunting and most of all, his family.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Linda...

Greta Gayle Iler

Apr 25, 2020

Rita A. Sensabaugh

Apr 19, 2020

Larry "Joe" Vail

Apr 14, 2020

Larry Joseph Vail, 78, of Antwerp, passed away at home Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

Joe was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 25, 1941, a son of the late Kathryn Kempf and Forrest  Vail.

He was a graduate of Antwerp High School and worked at Dana Weatherhead as an electrician.

On November 3, 1962 he married Marilyn "Jean" Baren.

Joe...

Scott A. Olwin

Apr 13, 2020

Scott A. Olwin, 38, passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2020.  He is survived by parents Gene and Diane Olwin of Payne, Ohio, a son Reece Olwin, a fiancé Lisa Klima and her son Nathan Klima.  He is also survived by brothers James Lucas and Eric Lucas, sisters Tracey Richardville and Ashley Doctor, and grandmother Georgia Olwin.  Arr. by Dooley Funeral...

Russell Lynn Baker

Mar 29, 2020

Russell Lynn Baker, age 68 of Payne passed away at home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. 

Russell was a lifelong resident of Payne born on October 9, 1951 a son of the late Earl Russell Baker & Monica Maxine Spencer. 

He worked at Cooper Hatchery.

He will be laid to rest privately.

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com

Diana Lyn Conley

Mar 12, 2020

Diana Lyn Conley, 69, of Payne, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Diana was born in Lima, Ohio on April 17, 1950, a daughter of the late Elberta (Tracy) Ours and John Longstreth.

Diana worked at Trident in Hicksville.

She will be sadly missed by her children, John Mobley, Joan Egley, Jason Mobley ...

Ralph E. Howard

Mar 8, 2020

Ralph E. Howard, 82, of Antwerp, OH, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. 

He was born in Antwerp on Aug 22, 1937 a son of the late Dennis & Esther (Paysen) Howard.

Ralph was proud of his service in the United States Air Force & his membership in the Antwerp VFW Post 5087. Ralph always worked with his hands in...

Normajean Beauge

Feb 9, 2020

Normajean Beauge, 85, of Cecil passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Gardens of Paulding.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 22, 1934, a daughter of the late Harry & Anne Hastilow.

Normajean worked at Dana Weathrhead in Antwerp for many years and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

She will be sadly missed by...

Helen Marie Wetli

Feb 8, 2020

Helen Marie Wetli, 82, of Antwerp passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Helen was born in Antwerp on February 10, 1937, a daughter of the late Ethel L. (Coomer) and John E. Wiesehan.

Helen was a kind & gentle wife, mother, grandmother & sister. She enjoyed time with her family at the lake in...

Thomas Andrew Boesch

Feb 5, 2020

Thomas Andrew Boesch, 58, of Antwerp,  passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. 

Tom was born in Hicksville on April 9, 1961.

He worked for Joe Ross at the Sunoco Station as a younger man, then Value City and Patton Electric in Fort Wayne.

Tom will be sadly missed by his mother, Mary Boesch Meyer; step father, JD Meyer; brothers, Jim...

Harley Ray Wearley

Jan 17, 2020

Harley Ray Wearley, 80, of Payne, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Parkview Hospital.

Harley was born in Payne on April 18, 1939, a son of the late Iona (Bainbridge) and Homer Wearley.

He was a 1957 graduate of Payne High School and later received his associates degree from IBC. He was a parts catalog manager for Navistar for...

Paul Bruce Elick

Jan 15, 2020

Bethany Jean Bader

Jan 2, 2020