Obituaries

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...

James "Jim" Cline

Nov 12, 2018

James "Jim" Cline, 74, of Antwerp passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. 

Jim was born in Paulding on May 22, 1944, a son of the late Marceil (Zartman) and E. Arnold  Cline.

He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and worked at Parker Hannifin.  Jim always enjoyed hunting, fishing and the...

Ina Adkins

Nov 4, 2018

Ina Adkins, 86 of Antwerp passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.

Ina was born in Mandale on Nov. 24, 1931 a daughter of the late Francis & Hazel (Lieber) Plotts.

She was a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles, Amvets and VFW in Defiance and the American Legion, Continental.

She leaves behind her children, Gloria Sheets, Melvina Smith, Ina Brooks, Terry,...

Joann Malfait

Nov 2, 2018

Joann Malfait, 85, of Woodburn passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 2, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Joann was born in Arcola on September 22, 1933 a daughter of the late Frank & Donna (Plattner) Landstoffer.

She worked as a bookkeeper for Woodburn Equity Exchange. Joann will be remembered for her deep faith and love for her family.

On...

Patty L. Jones

Oct 23, 2018

Patty L. Jones, 89, of  Antwerp passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville.

Patty was born in Fort Wayne on April 28, 1929 a daughter of the late Jesse & Ruth (Foulke) Vandermark.

She will be sadly missed by her sons, Daniel (Pat), John & David (Lisa); 6 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren

She...

Victoria Lynn Carter

Oct 20, 2018

Victoria Lynn (Marten) Carter went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2018 at 6:44 PM.

Victoria was born April 29, 1962 a daughter of the late William Marten & Grace (Marten) Reynolds.

She is preceded in death by her grandson, Parker R. Davis and her parents.

On March 21, 1992, in Payne , Victoria married Brian Carter, who...

Myrtle I. Lee

Oct 20, 2018

Myrtle Iola Lee, 99 of Payne passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Vancrest of Payne.

She was born March 21, 1919 in Edgerton, IN a daughter of the late Essie (Bloom) & David Samuel Wirts.

Myrtle worked at Dallas Lamb Foundation Home & Paulding County Hospital.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and member of Payne Church

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Lisa R. Beregszazi

Oct 12, 2018

Lisa Rae Beregszazi, 63, of Antwerp,  passed away at home on Friday, October 12, 2018.

Lisa was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 23, 1955. 

She will be sadly missed by her husband, Louis, whom she married April 7, 1982; children, Julia ( Barry) Grant, Lana, Louis (Nikki) & Samuel; mother & adoptive father, Darlene (Klingler) & Floyd Slane;  father,...

Jerry Lee Grimes

Oct 10, 2018

Jerry Lee Grimes, 80, of Antwerp,  passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Laurels of Defiance.

Jerry was born in Hicksville on July 10, 1938 a son of the late Sam & Bertha Alberta (Helsel) Grimes. 

He served in the Air National Guard; worked as a tire builder at BF Goodrich for many years and as a truck driver at...