Obituaries

Jun 10, 2018

Gene Alton Cox, age 77, of Payne, Ohio passed into his creator’s hands Sunday June 10, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.

He was born February 9, 1941 in Payne, OH to Eliene (Deerwester) and Otis Cox, who have preceded him in death.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Sheryl Cox (Henshaw). Also missing him...

Jun 10, 2018

Laura “Katy” Schaadt, 79 of Fort Wayne passed away June 10, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Garrett, Indiana. 

Katy was born on Dec. 28, 1938 in Portland, Indiana a daughter of the late Margaret & Claude Hilton.                        

She enjoyed being a musician in Audiences Unlimited.                                                     

Katy will be sadly missed by her daughters, Wanda Rodman & Audrey Knapp both...

Jun 7, 2018

Paul E. Daeger, 97 of Hamilton, IN passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at  Lakeland Nursing Center, Angola, IN.

He was born in Antwerp a son of the late Peter & Viola (Strable) Daeger.

Paul proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII; was a farmer for over 50 years and enjoyed being a member of the Goldwing Riders, Antwerp...

Jun 2, 2018

May 14, 2018

Allen Etter, 51, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, May 14, 2018.

Allen was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 21, 1967.

He was able to do what he loved as an Art Professor at Ivy Tech, IPFW, ITT Tech, University of St. Francis and St. Charles School. Currently he was a painter for Indiana Signworks. He had a...

May 13, 2018

Mark A. Brenneke, 55, of New Haven, IN, passed away at home on Sunday, May 13, 2018.

Mark was born in Fort Wayne on July 4, 1962 a son of the late Norbert & Linda (Marbach) Brenneke. 

Mark was a farmer most of his life and also worked at Central States Enterprises.

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

May 6, 2018

Joan Singer, 87, of Antwerp passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Gardens of Paulding

Joan was born in Lorain, Ohio on November 18, 1930.  

She was a supervisor at the Biltmore Cafe & Casino in Crystal Bay, Nevada near Lake Tahoe.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Shelley (Steve) Marlin of Antwerp; sister, Jeanne Thomas of...

Apr 30, 2018

Lynn H. "Cy" Savage age 81 of Coral, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 30, 2018 at his son's home in Eugene, Oregon.

Lynn was born September 23, 1936 in Antwerp, Ohio the son of Wendell Savage and Nellie Billman.

He graduated from Antwerp High School and Bluffton College and was a coach and...

Apr 30, 2018

Apr 29, 2018

With a journey that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Robert Lentz lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He was a man of honor, courage, and strength who was deeply devoted to the community he called home. Bob was a loving husband and father, but there...

Apr 28, 2018

Mervin B. Volkert, 87 of Hicksville passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Brookview Healthcare center, Defiance.

Mervin was born in Hicksville on September 12, 1930 a son of the late Glenn & Florence (Hefty) Volkert.

He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954. Mervin helped on the Volkert family farm for many years...

Apr 25, 2018

Apr 15, 2018

All who knew Helen Seslar would agree that she was one of the sweetest people around. She was a longtime resident of the community she loved, and she brightened the lives of so many around her with her warm and gracious smile. Helen treasured her roles as a wife and mother, but she just might have argued that nothing was...

Apr 14, 2018

Apr 12, 2018

Loving, humble, and wise, Mary Davis lived a life rich in family. With a boundless passion for learning, grit, and stamina, Mary welcomed each moment as a gift. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher who possessed deep gratitude for the simplest comforts and pleasures. In so doing, Mary served as a powerful role model not only for...

Apr 8, 2018

Nancy  Jo Wilson, 71, of Payne passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Parkview Hospital.

Nancy  was born in Paulding, on February 10, 1947 a daughter of the late Carl & Margaret (Fechner) Litzenberg.

She always enjoyed working with children as a teacher's aid & in daycare but her true love was spending time with her grandchildren.

She will be...

Apr 6, 2018

Norvil Junior Hounshell, 72, of Cecil,  passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at Parkview Hospital. 

Junior was born in Burdine, KY  on February 18, 1946 a son of the late Norvil Jack & Lois (Shook) Hounshell.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He was a construction supervisor for QC Communications, Wabash, IN but he...

Apr 5, 2018

Opal B Ashba, 84, of Woodburn, IN passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Opal was born on Nov. 24, 1933 in Grant County, IN a daughter of the late Rev. Walter Raleigh Howard & Mary Elizabeth (Bradford) Howard.

She was a custodian at Woodlan High School in Woodburn. 

Opal will be sadly missed by her...

Mar 29, 2018

Medova Equa Sanchez, 40, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Medova was born in Roswell, New Mexico on September 26, 1977. 

She worked at the PC Workshop for the last 20 years. Medova was a joy to everyone that knew her.

She will be sadly missed by her parents, Richard & Sarah (Sanchez)...

Mar 22, 2018

Thomas Gene Ruffing, 64 of Antwerp passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Home. 

Tom was born in Bellevue, Ohio on November 6, 1953 a son of the late Warner & Pauline (Wybensinger) Ruffing.

Tom worked at Spartech in Paulding and previously worked as a conductor on the railroad. 

Tom will be sadly missed by his sons,...