Obituaries

Mar 6, 2017

Mar 1, 2017

Jackquline Maxine Hockenberry, 80 of Antwerp passed away March 1, 2017 at Vancrest of Antwerp.

She was born in Marietta, Ohio on April 26, 1936 a daughter of the late Ernest & Florence (Babcock) Flowers.

Family was important to this mother of four. The loss of three of her children never seemed to break her spirit. Because of her lively spirit,...

Feb 28, 2017

Feb 27, 2017

Charles Mansfield, 83, of Payne, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Broughton on January 9, 1934, a son of the late Margaret (Fisher) and Cecil Mansfield.

Chuck proudly served in the U.S. Marines as a Corporal during the Korean War. He was a valued employee at Navistar but was most content...

Feb 20, 2017

Donald Edward Kinnaley of Greeneville, TN passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at his home. 

Don, formerly of Payne, Ohio, was 53 years old. He is survived by his children, Ryan Edward and Allison Elizabeth, both of Greeneville, their mother Jodie, and his parents Edward and Ruth (Woodruff) Kinnaley of Payne, Ohio. Don graduated from Wayne Trace High School...

Feb 16, 2017

Sandra Jane Hanenkratt, 52, of Paulding, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Sandra was born in Paulding on December 8, 1964, a daughter of John C. Stuart and the late Marjorie J. (Henderson) Stuart.

She graduated from Antwerp Local School & Vantage Career Center and worked until 2015 at Paragon Glass, Antwerp. 

Her dogs gave...

Feb 1, 2017

Sandra May Voirol, 75, of Woodburn, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Sandra was born in Fort Wayne on May 31, 1941, a daughter of the late Irene (Philbee) and Roland  Rohr.

She will always be remembered for her love of her family, compassion & sense of humor.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, Michael,...

Jan 26, 2017

Donald L. Zimmerman  75, of Qunicy, MI, formerly of Payne, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Don was born in Van Wert, a son of the late Leo & Mildred (Cryer) Zimmerman.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army & was a specifications engineer at Navistar. Don was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran...

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...