Obituaries

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

of...

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...

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