Obituaries

Jan 25, 2017

Mary  Jane Zielke, 84, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Convoy Care Center.

Mary  was born in Cecil on November 7, 1932 a daughter of the late John & Edna (Kopp) Gilbert.

Although she worked many years at the Antwerp Local Schools & Antwerp Exchange Bank, her best times were spent with her husband & family. Memories...

Jan 24, 2017

 

Joan Miller, 79, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, January 24 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  

She was born in Fort Wayne on January 20, 1938.

She was a valued employee at H & R Block, New Haven. Joan was a member of her Sqaure Dancing Club, Dana Camping Club & loved bowling.

Joan will be sadly...

Jan 18, 2017

Tim Wayne Overmyer, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in his home in Defiance Ohio.

He was born in Fort Wayne on January 8, 1956 a son of the late Donald L Overmyer and Marjorie H Overmyer.

He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Terry L Overmyer and Tom O Overmyer.

Tim is survived by two sons, Tim Overmyer and Justin...

Jan 7, 2017

Nanci Coil, 58, of Paulding, passed away at home Saturday, January 7, 2017

Nanci was born in Defiance on May 20, 1958, a daughter of Eileen (Shedrow) & the late Robert Rice.

She was employed at Johns Manville, but her best work was as a loving wife, mother & grandmother.

Nanci will be sadly missed by her husband, Russell, whom...

Jan 6, 2017

John Lewis DeVore, 87, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

John was born in Chester, PA  on June 16, 1929 a son of the late William E. & Mary A. (Feeley) DeVore.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was a valued employee at Dana Weatherhead for over 30 years. Although...

Jan 5, 2017

Dec 28, 2016

Betty Jane Lichty, 88, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.

Betty was born in Fort Wayne on June 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Hazel (Brown) and Harry  Hill.

She worked more than 21 years at Dana Weatherhead. Betty was a devoted wife & loving mother, who adored her sons and grandchildren.

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Dec 20, 2016

Billie E. Winhover, 62 of Antwerp passed away at home on December 20, 2016. He was born in Van Wert on May 10, 1954 a son of the late William & Patsy (Harter) Winhover. He will be remembered by all that knew him as a kind, quiet soul who loved to fish, hunt and spend time with friends & family...

Dec 18, 2016

M. Verlaine Bute, 73, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Sunday, December 18, 2016.

Verlaine was born in Van Wert on September 23, 1943, a daughter of the late Pauline (Shoemaker) and Verlyn  Pollock.

She worked at Franke Plating & O.N.E. Verlaine was one of the Antwerp Archer's most enthusiastic fans. She rarely missed a game and worked tirelessly...

Dec 16, 2016

Dec 13, 2016

Dec 12, 2016

Collie F. "Pete" Lamb, 81, of Payne passed away at home on Monday, December 12, 2016.

Collie was born in Payne, on December 7, 1935, a son of the late Evelyn (Lomont) and Collie  Lamb.

Although he drove for Speedy Trucking & Fruehauf Trailer Corp., his greatest achievement was his family.  He passed on his skills of hunting and fishing...

Dec 7, 2016

Edith Florence (Goldthwaite) Lloyd, 102, of Antwerp, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at St. Anne’s 

Edith was born in Lafayette, Indiana on August 24, 1914, the daughter of Francis and Eleanor (Van Oss) Goldthwaite. 

She held many interesting jobs during her long life, including building torpedoes to help the war effort, was a photo film...

Dec 6, 2016

Dennis Lee McMichael, 59, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Vancrest of Antwerp.

Dennie was born in Hicksville on April 3, 1957, a son of the late Ruth (Bryan) and John "Gaylord" McMichael.

He never knew a stranger and was loved by everyone he befriended.

Dennie is survived by his siblings, Byron, Jimmy, Olen & Larry McMichael,...

Dec 1, 2016

Nov 27, 2016

Nov 19, 2016

Linda Lee Ann Hook, 60 of Payne went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center after a long battle with ALS.

Lee Ann was born in Hicksville on June 2, 1956 a daughter of George & Edith (Zartman) Mills.

She was a valued employee at Kwik Lok, Defiance Clinic & Oakwood Medical...

Oct 25, 2016

Edward R. Schott, Jr. 80, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Edward born in Bradford, Ohio, on May 17, 1936, a son of the late Minnia E. (Teegarden) & Edward R. Schott, Sr.

He worked at Union City Body Co. & Smith Chevrolet as a spray painter. He loved to fish and...

Oct 22, 2016

Howard J Kilpatrick, 84, of Payne, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

Howard was born in Payne on December 14, 1931 a son of the late Helen (Ruger) & Glen Kilpatrick.

He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1952 to 1954.

Howard made many friends during his 47 years at Art...

Oct 13, 2016

Pearl Bok, 76, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Indiana University Health Center.

Pearl was born in Antwerp on August 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Dorothy Ada (Laney) Schooley Stickney and Robert  Earl Stickney.

She was a friendly person who never knew a stranger. Pearl was a loving wife, mother and grandmother with a great...