Obituaries

Jul 16, 2016

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...

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....

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...

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) &...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

Jun 1, 2016

May 23, 2016

Richard C. Smith, 87 of Antwerp died at home on Monday, May 23, 2016.

Dick was born in Antwerp on Oct 4, 1928 a son of the late Charles & Myrtle ( Stultz) Smith.  

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at LaFarge; the Antwerp Equity Exchange & Dooley Funeral Home....

May 9, 2016

Dean L. LePierre, 82  of Payne passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Dean was born in Rochester, Indiana  on August 21, 1933  a son of the late Henry & Martha (Daugherty) LePierre 

He served his country proudly during the Korean War in the U.S.  Army. Dean worked at International Harvester but was more content while...

Apr 23, 2016

Apr 20, 2016

SPC Adam J. Provines, 37, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Samaritan Health Systems, Watertown NY 

Adam was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 5, 1979, a son of  Marilyn (Smith) and Steven  Provines. 

He was a 1997 graduate of Antwerp High School. Being a devoted father and a loving son & brother, his best moments...

Apr 18, 2016

David John Cottrell, 59, of Antwerp,  passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. 

David was born in Hicksville on March 31, 1957, the son of  Maxine  (Sohn) and Richard L Cottrell.

He was a 1975 graduate of Hicksville High School and attended the Toledo Meat Cutting School.Although he was the owner of Cottrell Tile & Drainage,...

Apr 13, 2016

Linda Louise Swann, 56, of Woodburn, IN, passed away at home Sunday, April 10, 2016

Linda was born in Paulding on July 25, 1959, a daughter of the late Joann (Walkenstein) Webb and Paul  Mortorff.

She was a member of Woodburn American Legion Post 377 Auxiliary and worked at BAE Systems.

Linda will be sadly missed by her husband, Patrick,...

Apr 11, 2016