Obituaries

Carl William Baumert

Nov 3, 2019

Ara Jean Knapp

Nov 2, 2019

Ara Jean Knapp, 89, of Antwerp passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Vancrest of Payne.

Jean was born in DeKalb County, Indiana on December 17, 1929, a daughter of the late Irene May (Moran) and Cecil Doyle Shank.

She served two years in the U.S. Air Force and was a waitress at Ray's Restaurant and the Vagabond Village. She...

Robert "Bob" Winslow

Nov 2, 2019

Robert "Bob" G. Winslow 59 of Antwerp, passed away at home Saturday, November 2, 2019.

Bob was born in Norfolk, Virginia on December 23, 1959.

Bob was always heavily involved with his community. He was an intricate part of the Antwerp Baseball Association for 30 years. He was a coach, umpire and a commissioner for Northwest Ohio Pony League. When Bob...

MARCELLA SLONE

Oct 31, 2019

Marcella Slone, 76,  passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Marcella was born in Lackey, Kentucky on December 26, 1942, a daughter of the late Erma Lee (Jackson) Smith & Oscar Watkins.

She cared for residents of Dallas Lamb Nursing Home with great kindness and was a loving wife, mother & grandmother.

Marcella will be sadly...

Barbara J. Morris

Oct 20, 2019

Richard C. Parrish, Jr.

Oct 20, 2019

Richard Charles Parrish, Jr., 66, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by his family.

Richard was born in Dallas, Texas on November 18, 1952 a son of the late Richard & Pauline (Sanders) Parrish.

He graduated from Antwerp High School in 1971. Richard proudly served in West Berlin Germany in the U.S....

Elaine Harp

Oct 14, 2019

Elaine Louise Schaefer Harp, 90 years old, passed away Monday October 14, 2019. Elaine was born December 29, 1928 to Frederick (Fritz) and Helen (Price) Schaefer in Payne, Ohio. She graduated from Payne High School in 1946. Elaine went on to attend Bowling Green State University, transferring to Case Western Reserve University where she graduated from the Francis Payne Bolton...

Jerry Walk

Oct 13, 2019

Jerome W. Walk, 78, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Jerry was born in Defiance on March 10, 1941, a son of the late Helen (Kohout) and John Walk.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1963. Jerry worked at BF Goodrich, Sauder Manufacturing & retired from Matsu Corp. 

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Karen M. Sanders

Oct 1, 2019

Karen M. Sanders, 73, of Antwerp passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at DeKalb Memorial Hospital.

Karen was born in Paulding on December 18, 1945 a daughter of the late Harold & Lois (Dowding) Heck.

Karen and her husband Jay owned & operated Sanders Auto Rebuilding in Antwerp. She was always involved in community activities including the Antwerp Veterans...

James "Jim" Forrer

Sep 24, 2019

James David Forrer, 72, of Payne, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

Jim was born in Paulding on August 31, 1947, a son of the late Glenna Maxine (McGrew) and Lee Henry Forrer.

He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver, member of the Payne AmVets and American...

Mary D. Monhollen

Sep 23, 2019

Mary D. Monhollen 82 of Middle Point Ohio passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Defiance inpatient Hospice Center.

Mary was born in Wrightsville, Georgia on June 10, 1937 a daughter of the late Paul & Madalee (Smith) Williams.

She will be sadly missd by her husband of 44 years, Roosevelt Monhollen & son, Jerry Swigart.  

She was also preceded...

Bruce E. Helton, II

Sep 12, 2019

Bruce E. Helton, II, 64, of Leo, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Bruce was born in Fort Wayne on March 20, 1955. 

He rose to the rank of Lieutenant in his nine and one half years of service in the United States Navy, where he was a Line Officer and Divisional Officer for troop transport.

Bruce was a devout,...

Russel "Pete" Beerbower

Sep 11, 2019

Russel Pete Beerbower, 96 of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.

Pete was born in Harlan, IN on Sept. 4, 1923 a son of the late Adolphus & Eva (Rodocker) Beerbower.

He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp during World War II, worked at Panhandle Eastern Pipeline but will be remembered for his wonderful sense of...

Frances Baumle

Sep 10, 2019

Frances Baumle, 92, of Payne, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Vancrest of Payne. 

Fran was born in Akron on July 21, 1927 a daughter of the late Forrest & Fanny (Theis) Coleman.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and member of American Legion post 297 Auxiliary. Fran started Girl Scouts in Paulding County.

Fran will be sadly...

Floyd A. Rohrs

Sep 8, 2019

Floyd A. Rohrs of Antwerp passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at Vancrest of Payne.

Floyd  was born in Hicksville on October 19, 1931, a son of the late Florence (Smith) and John Rohrs.

He worked at Dana Weatherhead for 37 years. He will always be remembered for the smile on his face and friendly personality.

Floyd will be sadly...

Francis E. Coughlin

Sep 3, 2019

Francis E. Coughlin, 92, of Antwerp,  passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Paulding County Hospital.

Francis was born in Payne on July 25, 1927, a son of the late Matilda (Dittinger) and William J Coughlin.

He was a valued employee at International Harvester and then at Dooley Funeral Home.  Francis never knew a stranger and was always there to...

Major G. Klinker

Sep 2, 2019

Major G. Klinker, 93, of Payne,  passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at Saint Anne Home, Fort Wayne.

Major was born in Edgerton, IN on June 20, 1926, a son of the late Esther (Downs) & Harry Klinker.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy in WW II. Recently, he was able to be on an Honor Flight with his...

Lori Price-Hull

Aug 25, 2019

Lori Price-Hull, 57, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

Lori was born in Paulding on January 29, 1962.

Lori spent her life caring about others. She was a mental health therapist who specialized in therapeutic drumming. Lori loved to quilt, sew and play billiards.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, Karl, whom she...

Kevin "Pea-Vine" Anspach

Aug 19, 2019

Kevin "Pea-Vine" Anspach, 48, of Convoy, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 

Kevin was born in Paulding on September 11, 1970.

He enjoyed life and what he did as an auctioneer at Midwest Auctioneers & Realty and the Heat & Frost Insulators Local 41. Kevin loved horses but most of all his wife, family and friends.

Kevin will be sadly missed...

Charles F. Schaefer

Aug 17, 2019

Charles F. Schaefer, 92, of Payne passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Vancrest of Payne.

Charles was born in Payne on January 9, 1927, a son of the late Florence M. (Wetli) and Anthony J. Schaefer.

Charles was always an honest, hard-working grain & livestock farmer. He enjoyed collecting arrowheads, polka & square dancing but his true love was his...