Obituaries

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...

Viktoria A Woodcox

Aug 16, 2019

Viktoria Woodcox, 62 of Antwerp, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019.  

Viktoria was born in Hicksville on April 22, 1957 a daughter of the late Kenneth Max & Iris (Parker) Woodcox.

She had been a beautician and later worked at ITT.

She is survived by her sister, Connie (Steve) Meyer & Cindie (Greg) Heck.

She was laid to rest privately...

Nellie Marie Beerbower

Aug 2, 2019

Nellie Marie Beerbower, 95, of Antwerp passed away Friday, August 2, 2019.

Nellie was born in Harlan, on December 2, 1923, a daughter of the late Mary (Lindemuth) and Charles Kees.

She worked at General Electric during World War II, but will be remembered for her Christian faith, teaching Sunday school and playing the piano at church, kind & humorous personality,...

Stanley F Schooley

Jul 29, 2019

Tara Gaston Dugger

Jul 28, 2019

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day.  II Timothy 4:7-8

Tara Gaston Dugger, age 47, of Johnson City, with her loving family by her side, entered into her...

Opalean Marie Ruth Sherry

Jul 23, 2019

Opalean M. Sherry, 77, of Payne,  passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Vancrest of Payne.

Opalean was born in Delphos on April 20, 1942, a daughter of the late Regina M. (Siefker) and Charles H. Schlatman. She was one of their 13 children.

She was a loving caregiver, working in nursing homes until she retired.

She will be sadly...

Gene A. Schoenauer

Jul 23, 2019

The life of Gene Schoenauer is the story of an amazing man who lived, loved, and truly enjoyed life to the fullest.

Gene Schoenauer, 84 of Payne passed away peacefully from this life on the evening of July 23, 2019 surrounded by his beloved wife and family.

Gene was born in Worstville, Ohio on July 18, 1935 to parents Fred...

Mary E. Doctor

Jul 19, 2019

Mary E. Doctor, 96, of Antwerp  passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at Vancrest of Payne. 

Mary was born in Defiance on November 25, 1922, a daughter of the late Helen (Bertwell) and Benjamin Wilhelm.

Mary worked on the Paulding County election Board for 40 years and had been a church organist.

On Nov. 22, 1951 she married Dwight S....

Helen Louise Clear

Jul 17, 2019

Helen Louise Clear, 91 passed away July 17, 2019 at the Gardens of Paulding.

Helen was born in Haviland on Feb. 7, 1928 a daughter of the late Nora (Cotterman) & Charles Gillette.

She will be sadly missed by her son, Jimmy.

A memorial service was held at the Gardens of Paulding on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 2 pm.

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