Obituaries

Dec 4, 2015

Nov 22, 2015

Gary Lee Knuckles, 62, of Antwerp passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 22, 2015.

Gary was born in Hicksville on May 10, 1953, a son of the late Pauline Gale (Foote) and Otha Glenwood Knuckles.

Gary was a dedicated husband and father. His dedication showed in the work on his farm and at BF Goodrich. Gary...

Nov 21, 2015

Ryan Gene Hatlevig, 20, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, November 21st, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Ryan was born in Fort Wayne on June 28, 1995. He worked at Multimatic in Butler, IN.  Ryan loved to fish but always put his catch back.

He will be sadly missed by his parents,  Shaun & Nicole (Friend)  Hatlevig; daughter, Dahlia...

Nov 17, 2015

Lucinda "Cindy" Kay Seslar, 70, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.

Cindy was born in Paulding on August 1, 1945, a daughter of the late Edith Lucille (Gustin) and Max Weldon Marsh.

She was a devoted  member of First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp, where she was the church secretary.   She also volunteered...

Nov 10, 2015

Oct 26, 2015

Oct 25, 2015

Cara Lou Hicks, 73, of Payne, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Cara Lou was born in Paulding on November 29, 1941, a daughter of the late Elizabeth E (Yenser) and Leonard A Zartman.

She worked in Executive Benefits at Lincoln National Life for 17 years, but her greatest achievement was her family. She was...

Oct 18, 2015

Florence Elizabeth Fisher, 88, of Payne passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

Florence was born in Antwerp on October 26, 1926, a daughter of the late Ollie Mae (Sharp) and Lawrence Edward Williams.

She loved to bake and was known for her great wedding cake baking skills. Florence also loved to bowl and acted...

Oct 17, 2015

Earl William Burgoon, 84, of Haviland,  passed away at home on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Earl was born in Payne on June 29, 1931, a son of the late Barbara Ellen (Ganger) and Gerald William Burgoon.

He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt in the Korean War. Earl worked at Grizzly Manufacturing and Sims and was a member...

Oct 14, 2015

Gladys Marie Detmon, 94, of  Antwerp passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at The Gardens of Paulding. 

Gladys was born in Hicksville on April 12, 1921, a  of the late Rose (Birkmeier) and Vern  Wonderly.

She was a member of the Antwerp VFW Auxiliary.  Gladys was a strong Antwerp Archer Basketball fan, having played in high school herself. 

On April...

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Oct 1, 2015

Raymond Terrill, 96 of Antwerp died  October 1, 2015 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville.        

He was born in Antwerp a son of the late Harry & Vera (Rupert) Terrill.

Raymond was a farmer and also worked at Dana Weatherhead.

On Oct 28, 1939 her married Hazel Bollier, who died Aug. 25, 2010. 

He will be...

Oct 1, 2015

Gean Ann Zartman, 88, of Payne, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Paulding County Hospital. 

Gean was born in Paulding on February 14, 1927, a daughter of the late Esther (Beamer) and Rupert F Tempel.

She worked at Rae Magnet Wire for 14 years, was a Gray Lady at the Paulding County Hospital and a member of the Payne...

Sep 30, 2015

Sep 19, 2015

Maxine Marie (Reinhart) Nighswander of Antwerp passed away at her home on Sept 19, 2015 at the age of 81. Maxine was born in Harlan, IN Sept 4, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Madeline (Meyer) Reinhart. She married Robert L. Nighswander  June 6,  1953 and had 7 children.

Maxine graduated from Antwerp High School in...

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