Obituaries

Kim Shidler

Jan 11, 2019

Kim Yong Cha Shidler, 79, of Cecil, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at The Gardens of Paulding.

She was born in Korea on June 21, 1939, daughter to the late Hyu Hong Kim and Kyong Ok Yim.

Kim married her husband Gerry in Seoul, South Korea on December 2, 1969. She moved with her husband to the United States...

Thomas Gordon

Jan 5, 2019

Thomas J. Gordon, 70, of Payne passed away at home on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.

Tom was born in Fort Wayne on Sept. 8, 1948, a son of the late Charles & Margaret (Christle) Gordon.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from June 1968 to April 1972. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Tom worked at International Harvester Company...

Lynne A. Johnson

Dec 25, 2018

Lynne A. Johnson, 59, of Antwerp,  passed away at home Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Lynne was born in Fort Wayne on January 6, 1959. She loved the lake, balloons, music and going for rides in any form, but the boat was her favorite.

Lynne will be sadly missed by her dad, Robert; siblings, Mike (Lidia), Toni Hanes, Bobby (Christine)...

Michael Wayne Hunter

Dec 25, 2018

Michael Wayne Hunter, 65, of Payne,  passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018  at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Mike was born in Paulding on May 18, 1953, a son of the late Helen  Louise (Bell) and William  Earl Hunter. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines from 1971 - 1977 &  worked at Pepsi America for 18...

Katie Brown

Dec 23, 2018

Benjamin Lee Rauch

Dec 22, 2018

Benjamin Lee Rauch, 27 of Woodburn passed away Friday, Dec. 22, 2018.

He was born in Fort Wayne on Sept. 12, 1991.

Ben worked at Rheinehart Manufacturing in Spencerville.

He will be sadly missed by his parents, Dawn (Kevin) Logan of Woodburn & William Rauch, Sr. of Auburn; siblings, William Jr. (Catherine) of New Haven, Daniel of Woodburn, Step siblings, Kevin...

Devon "Joe" Lehman, Sr.

Dec 22, 2018

Devon "Joe" Lehman, Sr. 70, of Haviland, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Decatur, IndIana on January 22, 1948 a son of the late Edwin Dale Lehman & Lois Stephenson Bennett.

Joe spent 35 years at Zollner's in Fort Wayne and 9 years at Haviland Plastics.

Joe will be sadly...

Rex "Tom" Carr

Dec 18, 2018

Rex "Tom" Carr, 82, of  Hicksville, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Community Memorial Hospital. 

Tom was born at home in Hicksville  on August 19, 1936 a son of the late Charles & Ella (Rumbaugh) Carr.

He was in the U.S. Army Reserves in the early 1950's. Tom was a farmer most of his life, but always enjoyed fishing. 

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Tim Reid

Dec 17, 2018

Timothy "Bowie" Reid, 56, formerly of Antwerp passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.

Tim was born in Albequerque, NM on June 4, 1962.

He spent 36 years at Spec-Temp Glass in Antwerp. 

He will be sadly missed by his parents, Margaret Rose (Fultz) and Charles Hugh Reid; children, Tamara (Ed) Hicks, Nicole (James) Hellberg, David Bender, Derek (Jackie) Reid &...

Thomas Clark

Dec 16, 2018

Thomas Clark, age 82 of Antwerp passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the Antwerp Manor.

He will be laid to rest privately.

Fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com

 

 

Joan E. Proxmire

Dec 16, 2018

Joan E. Proxmire, 74, of Payne,  passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Joan was born in Paulding on October 5, 1944, a daughter of the late Theresa (Chomey) and Cletus Stabler.

She was a loving and fun loving wife, mother and grandmother who retired from Herbert Orr & was a member of Divine...

Ronald F. Davidson, Sr.

Dec 12, 2018

Ronald F. Davidson, Sr. 81, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville.

Ron was born in Pike County, Kentucky on December 14, 1936 a son of the late Tyler & Maude (Charles) Davidson.

Ron worked at BF Goodrich for many years and loved to fish.

He will be sadly missed by his children,...

Thomas E. Gaisford

Dec 11, 2018

Thomas E. Gaisford, 80, of Payne, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Tom was born in Antwerp on January 30, 1938, a son of the late Ethel (Cromley) and Leroy  Gaisford.

He was a design engineer at International Harvester for 39 years.

Tom will be sadly missed by his wife, Janice (Faulkner) whom he married...

Frances "Frankie" Baughman

Dec 5, 2018

Frances Marie Baughman, 94, of Harlan passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 at the Cedars of Leo. 

Frankie was born in Allen County, IN a daughter of the late William & Bessie Victoria (Gold) Schaefer.

She thoroughly enjoyed her family, gardening, game shows, the Hoosiers and the Cubs.

She will be sadly missed by her children; Paul (Patricia) Baughman, June...

Robert E. Franklin

Nov 29, 2018

Robert E. Franklin, 97, of  Payne, passed away  Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

Bob was born in Payne on Feb. 22, 1921 a son of the late Samuel & Charlotte (Gray) Franklin.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II;  worked as a planning engineer at International Harvester; had been...

Gary Kipker

Nov 28, 2018

Gary Warren Kipker, 78, of Payne passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Vancrest of Payne. 

Gary was born in Toledo on May 17, 1940.

He worked at Taylor Made Glass in Payne and enjoyed fishing.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Kristina (Helms) whom he married Oct 9, 1989; children, Christina Kipker, Beverly Endicott, Keith (Angela)...

Ronald Lee Carlisle

Nov 27, 2018

Ralph Long

Nov 25, 2018

Ralph Long, 72, of Antwerp, formerly of Payne passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the Antwerp Manor.

Ralph was born in Payne on June 16, 1946 a son of the late June (Negus) and Orville Long.

He was a custodian at Polk Center Government Hospital.

He is survived by his children, Jason (Stacy) Long & Suzanne Long; siblings, Donald...

Anita K Young

Nov 22, 2018

Anita K. Young, 79, of Payne,  passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. 

Anita was born in Elwood, Indiana on September 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Cleo (Barker) and Ted Armstrong.

She was a member of the Eastern Star. 

Anita will be sadly missed by her sons, Brian (Beth), Brad (Michelle) & Bob (Amy);...

Nancy Betzer

Nov 18, 2018

Nancy Betzer, 73, of Antwerp passed away at home Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Nancy was born in Melrose on June 26, 1945, a daughter of the late Homer  Guyton & Methel (McCullough) Aldrech.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, James whom she married Sept. 4, 1965; children, Shelly (Randol) Wendt & Jeff (Stacy) Betzer; grandchildren, James & Jessica...