Obituaries

Louise Sarah Birkhold

Aug 9, 2016

Louise Sarah Birkhold 76 of Sandusky, formerly of Grover Hill passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016. 

Louise was born in Paulding a daughter of the late Carolus & Enid (Greene) Birkhold.

She was a teacher at Huron City Schools and worked at the Sandusky Best Western/Days Inn for many years, but was just as content to lend a hand at the...

John A. Larson

Aug 5, 2016

William F. Hartwick

Aug 5, 2016

William F. Hartwick, 70, of Paulding, passed away at home Friday, August 5, 2016 

Bill was born in Paulding on September 3, 1945, a son of the late Nell Rose (Thompson) and Charles  Hartwick.

He was a slow pitch softball coach, started motor cross in Paulding and co-owned of the Gentry.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Jon,...

Darian Nathaniel Asher

Aug 1, 2016

Kenneth G. James

Jul 30, 2016

Kenneth G. James, 78, of Payne, went to be with the Lord, in the presence of his loved ones on Saturday, July 30, 2016  at Twin Rivers Care Center, Defiance.

Kenny was born in Payne, on June 30, 1938, a son of the late Mildred (George) and Lloyd  James.

He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church Payne. Kenny...

Ronald Woods

Jul 28, 2016

Ronald J. Woods, 70, of Payne, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Ronald was born in Fort Wayne on July 19, 1946, a son of the late Frances (Cosik) and Merrell  Woods.

He proudly served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He was  a member of St. James Lutheran Church, American Legion...

Rebecca S Billman

Jul 16, 2016

Rebecca (Becky) (Jacobson) Billman, age 58, of Butler, Indiana died peacefully at 10:30PM Saturday July 16, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Becky was born at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 13, 1957, to Robert and Lorine (Wells) Jacobson.

On September 13, 2005 she married Gregory R. Billman. Becky was employed at the Dekalb Animal Shelter.

In addition...

Virginia G. Zielke

Jul 16, 2016

Catherine "Cass" Hansen

Jul 16, 2016

Mary A. McCoy

Jul 15, 2016

Mary A. McCoy, 70, of Antwerp passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Mary was born in Fort Wayne on October 13, 1945.

She had a passion for cooking. She even cooked for the Free Meal Thursdays offered at the Antwerp United Methodist Church, where she was a devout member.

Mary was co-owner of MERLS...

Benjamin A Williams

Jun 30, 2016

Benjamin A Williams, 52, of Payne, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016.

Ben was born in Paulding on January 20, 1964, a son of the late Gloria (Harlow) and Ralph  Williams.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 1992 and worked at Kennedy MFG, Van Wert.

Ben will be sadly missed by his siblings, Barry (Sandi) &...

Ruth Ann Zimmerman

Jun 30, 2016

Ruth Ann Zimmerman, 71, of Quincy, MI, formerly of Payne, OH, passed away at home Thursday, June 30, 2016

Ruth was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 22, 1944, a daughter of the late Velma Catherine (Herman) and Gerhard  Krauskopf.

She was a teacher's aid at Wayne Trace Local Schools. Ruth was most proud of her family, especially her grandchildren....

Sharon Kay Louth

Jun 30, 2016

Sharon Kay Louth, 73, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away at home on Thursday, June 30, 2016.

Sharon was born in Van Wert  on October 19, 1942, a daughter of the late Innes L. (Butler) and Burnell H. Hammons.

Her family & strong faith in Jesus Christ were very important to Sharon. She not only worshipped at The Lighthouse of Truth...

Maxine E Ramsier

Jun 29, 2016

Maxine E. Ramsier, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Vancrest of Antwerp. 

Maxine was born in Antwerp on November 12, 1919, a daughter of the late Jessie (Ruger) and Floyd  Stevenson.

She farmed with her husband Aldon, whom she married September 23, 1939. Aldon passed away October 7, 2001. 

She will be sadly missed by sons,...

Mary Marie Wobler

Jun 26, 2016

Mary Marie Wobler, 79, of Payne passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Vancrest of Convoy. 

Mary was born in Payne on July 14, 1936, a daughter of the late Lula (Robeson) and Lemuel V Fulmer.

Worshipping at Payne Church of the Nazarene was important to Mary.  Her actions as a nurses aid at Paulding County Hospital & Dallas Lamb...

Justus Seymour Hand

Jun 20, 2016

Justus Seymour Hand, 95, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville. 

Justus was born in Paulding on August 10, 1920, a son of the late Maude Ethel (Egger) & Jay Andrew Hand.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Seymour was a hard working farmer, who was...

Paul Douglas Zeller

Jun 16, 2016

Paul Douglas Zeller, 66 of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016.

Doug was born April 14, 1950 in Lima, a son of the late Paul "Blacky" & Dorothy (Holmes) Zeller.

He retired from General Motors Powertrain, Defiance.

He leaves behind his wife, Susan (Edwards), whom he married in 1988 on New Years Eve; son, Dekan (Jennifer) of California; siblings, Barbara (Ron) Landwehr of...

Patricia J Silliman

Jun 15, 2016

Patricia Josephine Silliman, 85, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Pat was born in Willard on December 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Corrin F. (Westrick) and Otto E. Boff.

In 1953 she married Robert Silliman, who passed away in 2015. They had 5 children,  Michael (Christine) of Defiance, Mary Ann (Garry)...

Violet June Hughes

Jun 13, 2016

Violet June Hughes, 82, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at Vancrest of Antwerp. 

Violet was born in Hicksville, Ohio on April 26, 1934, a daughter of the late Ella (Gustin) and Vernon  Stevenson.

She worked at Dallas/Fort Worth Bank, U.S. Rubber, Woodburn Diamond Die &  Patton Electric. She enjoyed bowling, card club, watching her children & grandchildren...

Glen Wilson Putnam

Jun 8, 2016

Glen Wilson Putnam, 79, of Paulding, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

Glen was born in San Francisco, CA on November 5, 1936, a son of the late Virginia (Bell) Lewis and Glen  Turner.

He served in the U.S. Navy. and worked as a long haul truck driver. Glen enjoyed being a part of...