Obituaries

Virgil J. Meyer

Jan 11, 2018

Eugene F. O'Donnell

Jan 5, 2018

Eugene F. O’Donnell, Sr. passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Home.

Gene was born in 1937 in St. Louis, MO. He reached his 80th birthday on Dec. 29th.

He was proud of his service to his country in the United States Navy from 1956 through 1958.

Gene worked as an independent programmer, assisting many insurance...

Darlene Burrier

Jan 1, 2018

Darlene Burrier, 91, of Harlan, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Darlene was born in Riceville, IA on April 21, 1926 and was raised in Santa Monica, CA.

She worked over 30 years at Kruse International Auctions. She was the epitome of the word lady, who was also known to work on their family dairy farm...

Waneta E. Sanders

Dec 30, 2017

Waneta E. Sanders, 77, of Paulding, passed away at home on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

Waneta was born in Payne on July 7, 1940 a daughter of the late Harley & Leona (Stultz) Elston. 

She was a homemaker and an animal lover, who always cheered for Michigan football.

She will be sadly missed by her children, Joseph Sanders of Paulding,...

Dorothy M Meyer

Dec 29, 2017

Daniel D Slone

Dec 27, 2017

Daniel D. Slone, 46 of Paulding, Ohio passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

Daniel was born in Paulding on July 24, 1971.

He worked at Grabill Cabinets. 

He will be sadly missed by his mother, Marcella (Watkins) Slone, of Paulding; children, Danielle (Richard) Justice of Harlan, IN, Logan Daniel (Tina McKeever) Slone of Payne, Dakota Daniels...

Ronald Lee Hodgin

Dec 17, 2017

Ronald L. Hodgin, 83, of New Haven, IN, entered into eternity to meet his Savior on Sunday, December 17, 2017 after a sudden illness.  Ron was born December 13, 1934 to Robert N. and Maxine W. Hodgin in Greentown, IN, the oldest of 3 children.  A Southside High School graduate, he earned a BA from Fort Wayne Bible College and...

Cecile "Genny" Hoaglin

Nov 14, 2017

Cecile "Genny" Hoaglin, 85, of Payne, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Vancrest of Payne.

Genny was born in Haviland on August 14, 1932, a daughter of the late Catherine Viola (Matthews) and Harold William Zartman.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who gave of her time as a Gray Lady at Paulding County Hospital.

On June...

Juanita Mae Carr

Nov 12, 2017

Juanita Mae Carr, 94, of Antwerp passed away at home on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

Juanita was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 12, 1923, a daughter of the late Minta (Newton) and William  Smitley.

After knowing him since childhood, Juanita married John Lewis Carr in Boston on December 29, 1943,  while he was on leave from his military service....

Richard Lee Hitchcock

Nov 9, 2017

Richard Lee Hitchcock, 66, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. 

Dick was born in Lima  on August 11, 1951.

He retired from General Motors in 2011. 

Dick will be sadly missed by his wife, Collene (Crosby) whom he married Dec. 18, 1971; mother, Madonna of Kalida; daughters, Chellene (David) Warford...

Michael Anthony Springer

Nov 5, 2017

Michael A. Springer, 58, of Convoy, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. 

Mike was born in Hicksville, Ohio on September 4, 1959. 

He was a union steward for United Steelworkers Local #00854 working at CQT Kennedy in Van Wert, Ohio but was most comfortable in the outdoors while hunting & fishing or cheering for...

James Edward Robbins

Nov 1, 2017

James Edward Robbins, 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away at home Wednesday, November 1, 2017. 

Jim was born in Fort Wayne, on August 18, 1938, a son of the late Virginia Alma (Beverforden) and Jack  Robbins.

He was a dedicated servant of the Lord, having been a pastor at Spring Hill Missionary Church in Berne, Indiana for 5 years and...

Robert W. Bruss

Oct 30, 2017

Robert W. Bruss, age 38 of Antwerp passed away suddenly on October 30, 2017. 

He was born in Warren, Ohio on August 30, 1979.

Robert was  a welder at Hi-Tech.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Amanda; mother, Donna; sister, Michelle Peregrim and brother, Brian Shoop.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Copie" Killing. 

A...

James "Danny" Carpenter

Oct 28, 2017

James "Danny" Carpenter, 69, of Payne, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, October 28, 2017.

Danny was born in Continental on April 21, 1948 a son of the late James & Maggie (Scott) Carpenter.

Danny worked in maintenance at Taylor Made Glass, Payne. 

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Rhonda (Wagner); step son, Robert (Marie) Rivera; siblings,...

Judy Karolyi Reznikov

Oct 9, 2017

Throughout her entire life, there was nothing that was of greater significance to Judy Reznikov than her family. She was the sort of person who never met a stranger, and she was willing to help others in ways both great and small. Judy treasured being a mother, but she just may have argued that nothing was better than becoming a...

Richard Gordon

Sep 30, 2017

Richard "Dick" Gordon 82 of Antwerp, passed away at home Saturday, September 30, 2017.

Dick was born in Antwerp on Feb. 25, 1935.

He was always there to lend a hand, helping people with appliance repair after retiring from General Motors. He was also active as an Antwerp Village Council member.

Dick will be sadly missed by his 4 children,...

Mary Lou Derck

Aug 29, 2017

Mary Lou Derck, 83, of Angola, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

Mary was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 20, 1934 a daughter of the late Alec & Mary (Keri) Rakanza.

She worked at Hamilton Products and the Holiday Inn, Angola, but enjoyed being  a strong mother to her children, collecting antiques, going to flea markets and raising...

Carol J. Shidler

Aug 29, 2017

Carol Shidler, 80 of Antwerp passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

Carol was born in Antwerp on October 10, 1936 a daughter of the late Delta & Mabel (Bennett) Reeb.

You would always see Carol with a smile on her face. Her heart of gold was warmed by everyone she knew. She worked at Meijer but enjoyed bingo and crafts...

William E. Baumert

Aug 26, 2017

William E. Baumert, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana formerly of Payne, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017. 

Bill was born in Jackson Twp, Indiana on December 5, 1929, a son of the late Minerva (Louden) and Carl William Baumert.

Bill was a farmer who also worked at Freuhauf. He was a great woodworker, having made most of the crosses...

Jan Marie Werfal

Aug 23, 2017

Jan Marie Werfal, 58, passed away Wednesday August 23, 2017 surrounded by her family and loved ones.

 Jan was born January 29, 1959 to the late Peter Sr. and Louise (Tangora) Hoed in Rockford, Illinois. She was a 1977 graduate of Milton High School in Milton, Wisconsin.

 On April 21st, 1978 she was united in marriage to Robert Werfal I,...