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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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
