Obituaries

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

Clotine Hicks

Dec 31, 2019

Eugenia "Genie" Rose Brofford

Dec 29, 2019

Eugenia "Genie" Rose Brofford, 93, of Payne, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Genie was born in Fort Wayne on December 2, 1926 a daughter of the late Herbert  & Georgia (Beucler) Purk.

She was a graduate of Payne High School and retiree of Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp.

Genie will be sadly missed by her...

Carol L. Huss

Dec 19, 2019

Carol L. Huss, 94, of Antwerp passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at The Manor in Antwerp.

Carol was born in Paulding on January 28, 1925, a daughter of the late Madeline (Derck) and Lloyd Cottrell.

Carol farmed alongside her husband and was a member of the Antwerp VFW Auxiliary & American Legion Auxiliary.

She will be sadly missd by...

Bruce R. Putman

Dec 14, 2019

Bruce R. Putman, 72, of Antwerp,  passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 while doing what he loved most, working on his farm.

Bruce was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 23, 1947, a son of the late Helen (Murphy) Dunderman and Gerald Putman.

He was a 1965 graduate fo Antwerp High School. Bruce went on to be a master...

Kathryn "Katie" Bixler

Dec 4, 2019

Kathryn J. Bixler, 95 of Fort Wayne, passed away at home on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.

Katie was born in Antwerp on Jan. 1, 1924 a daughter of the late Thomas & Minnie (Sherloh) Keating.

She was a secretary at International Harvester for many years. Katie had a youthful zest for life which showed in the enjoyment that she...

Alvin C. Copsey

Nov 30, 2019

Alvin C. Copsey, 76, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. 

Al was born in Paulding County on August 20, 1943, a son of the late Clarence Franklin & Della Mae (Franks) Copsey. 

He was a member of the Hicksville Eagles & Hicksville Masonic Lodge. Al worked at BF Goodrich but was much more at ease raising...

Janice E. Hahn

Nov 24, 2019

Janice E. Hahn, 76, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.

Jan was born in Banner Elk, NC on July 10, 1943, a daughter of the late Joda (Singleton) and Cass W. Rhinehart.

Jan retired as a bus driver after 34 years at Antwerp Local School. Jan was a truly caring person who always...

Martha A Peters

Nov 22, 2019

Martha A. Peters, 91, formerly of Payne passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home.

Martha was born in Warsaw, Indiana on September 13, 1928, a daughter of the late Emma (Shively) and Charles Mason.

She was a dedicated wife, mother and servant of the Lord.

Martha will be sadly missed by her children, Jacqueline (Larry) Gordon,...

Robert Buchan

Nov 21, 2019

Robert "Jim" Buchan, 82, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home.

Jim was born in Fort Wayne on January 13, 1937, a son of the late Mary (Waltenburg) and Ralph  Buchan.

Jim drove for Erie Haven Redi-Mix for 43 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jim loved fishing, gardening and did...

Gilbert "Gib" D. Riebersal

Nov 19, 2019

Catherine I. Hissong

Nov 6, 2019

Catherine I. Hissong, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Grey Stone Health & Rehab Center.

Catherine was born in Hicksville, Ohio on January 16, 1927, a daughter of the late Clela (Green) and Ruben E Fry.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, great and great-great grandmother who gave her life to God and...

Melissa Ann Kuhn

Nov 4, 2019

Melissa Ann Kuhn, 63, of Payne, Ohio passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital.

Melissa was born in Fort Wayne November 8, 1955.

She worked at Nelson Global. Melissa was known spoiling her nieces & nephews, being big Ohio State fan, her love of traveling & camping, humpback whales and admiration of St. Francis of Assisi.

Melissa...