Obituaries

Robert Williams

Oct 3, 2018

Robert Michael  Williams 64 of Payne passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. 

Bob  was born in Dearborn, MI on Feb 26, 1954.

He proudly served in the U.S Army from 1970 to 1972, where he was a Huey Helicopter Mechanic and then worked at Haviland Drainage as a truck driver.

He will be sadly missed...

Beverly Ann Rex

Sep 30, 2018

Beverly Ann Rex, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018.

Bev was born in Fort Wayne on January 15, 1943, a daughter of the late Gertrude (Watson) & Linus  Tempel.

She worked over 27 years as a forklift operator at Spec Temp but was most comfortable quilting or spending time with her family.

Bev will be sadly missed...

Dennis O'Dell Williams

Sep 30, 2018

Dennis O'Dell Williams, 70, of Payne, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital.

Denny was born in Paulding on December 12, 1947, a son of the late Helen (Gibson) and O'Dell  Williams.

He served in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War & worked for 23 years in KMart Warehousing. 

Denny will be sadly missed by his...

Jolene J. Beerbower

Sep 7, 2018

Jolene J. Beerbower, 67, of Woodburn, Indiana,  passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at The Cedars.

Jolene was born in Fort Wayne on February 23, 1951. 

She was a a secretary at Countryside Church of Christ, Southwest Church of Christ & Woodburn Church of Christ. She will be remembered most as a loving wife, mother & grandmother.

Jolene will be...

Dorthy M. Wiesehan

Sep 1, 2018

Jack W Orthman

Aug 20, 2018

Jack W. Orthman, age 82 of Paulding, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 9:26 pm.  Jack was born on January 18, 1936 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Wilmer and Hester Mary (Gronau) Orthman.  On November, 7, 1953, Jack married Louise Howard and she survives.

Jack worked for 36 years at the LaFarge Cement Company in...

Allen David Deemer

Aug 16, 2018

 Allen David Deemer, 68, of Antwerp passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Allen was born in Defiance on January 16, 1950, a son of the late Mary (Boff) and Paul  Deemer.

He served his country in the U.S. Army in 1968 and 1969.

Allen worked at Spec-Temp for many years and had a stereo shop...

Donna Jean Lentz

Aug 14, 2018

Donna Jean Lentz, 83, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. 

Donna was born in Payne on September 11, 1934 a daughter of the late Ronald & Thelma (Wren) McCurdy.

She enjoyed her family, time at the lake and the beach and loved to crochet.

Donna will be sadly missed by...

Wayne Edward Huss

Aug 13, 2018

Wayne E. Huss, 70, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville. 

Wayne was born in  Paulding on April 27, 1948.

He was a metal fabricator who loved cars and NASCAR.

Wayne will be sadly missed by his mother, Carol (Cottrell) Huss of Antwerp; children, John Huss of Antwerp; Angie (Scott) Kaufman of Angola, IN; sister,...

John J. Wobler

Aug 8, 2018

John Joseph Wobler, 60, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, August 8th, at Paulding County Hospital.

John was born in Paulding on April 11, 1958 a son of the late Edward & Dolores (Lero). 

John worked at Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp until transferring to Dana in Lima.

He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Nicole (Logan) Smith of Greensboro, NC &...

Paul E. Smalley

Aug 2, 2018

Paul E. Smalley, 87, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Paul was born in Paulding on October 4, 1930 a son of the late Raymond & Vira (Shrider) Smalley.

He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army & worked as an electrician for 40 years at the Antwerp...

Byron Wayne LePierre

Aug 1, 2018

Robert "Bob" Forrer

Jul 19, 2018

Robert L. Forrer, 78, of Payne passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Vancrest of Payne.

Bob was born in Payne on July 21, 1939, a son of the late Glenna (McGrew) and Lee  Forrer.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy; worked at BF Goodrich & Nedra Corp.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Sue (Randy)...

Robert "Rocky" Rockstroh

Jul 19, 2018

Robert "Rocky" Rockstroh, 77, of Antwerp passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the home of his sister. 

Rocky was born in Fort Wayne on August 10, 1940 a son of the late Robert & Marie (Green) Rockstroh.

Rocky worked at BF Goodrich for 30 years but he was most comfortable cheering for the Packers, White Sox, Celtics and the...

Ruth Ann Thompson

Jul 11, 2018

Ruth Thompson, 88, of Harlan, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at The Cedars of Leo. 

Ruth was born in Mishawaka on October 17, 1929 a  daughter of the late George & Laulah (Cunningham) England.

Ruth was known for her delicious wedding cakes that she made at T & T catering. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and devout...

Lawrence "Larry" E. Magnuson

Jul 5, 2018

Lawrence "Larry" Magnuson, 86 of Payne, Ohio  passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

Larry was born in Albion, Indiana on Nov. 17, 1931 a son of the late Glen & Margaret (Knox) Magnuson.

Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retried from General Electric in 1992 after 22 years of service. He...

Darlene D Bair

Jul 4, 2018

Darlene D. Bair, 89 passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Summit City Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was born in Fort Wayne on April 4, 1929 a daughter of the late Roy & Opal (Schultz) Pierce.

Her love of music carried through from her youth to becoming a private study music teacher.

She will be sadly missed by her...

Nancy Marie Brown

Jun 30, 2018

Ruby L. Berenyi

Jun 21, 2018

Ruby L.  Berenyi, 92, of Antwerp  passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Gardens of Paulding.

Ruby was born in Bryan in 1925 a daughter of the late Esther (Anderson) and Firm  Houlton.

Ruby became a registered nurse after graduating from Lutheran School of Nursing. She worked as a surgical nurse at Paulding County Hospital & was the...

Chuck Wiedman

Jun 18, 2018