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Wilbert Bradbury
Oct 14, 2014
Wilbert Bradbury, 76, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Wilbert was born in Fort Wayne on October 23, 1937a son of the late Harvey & Gladys (Woods) Bradbury. He worked at Brooks Construction for 29 years was a member of First Baptist Church of Antwerp and loved to golf. On May 16, 1959 he married...
Estel "Stretch" Cottrell
Oct 10, 2014
Estel "Stretch" Cottrell, 88, of Antwerp passed away at home on Friday, October 10, 2014. Stretch was born in Antwerp on May 17, 1926, a son of the late Florence and Edwin Cottrell. He served in the U.S. Navy in WW II and worked for the Ohio Department of Health. Stretch was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Antwerp VFW...
Bud Conley
Oct 3, 2014
Elmer "Bud" Conley, 78, of Payne, passed away Friday, October 3rd, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Bud was born in Tomahawk, KY on December 5, 1935 a son of the late Dewey & Mae (Cheek) Conley. He worked at Taylor Made Glass, loved his hot rods & was a member of Rose Hill Church of God On July 7, 1995...
Antonia Godoy
Sep 27, 2014
Antonia Godoy, 89 of Payne, died Sept. 27, 2014. Antonia was born in Dallas, TX on April 11, 1925, a daughter of of the late Beatrice (Zapien) and Daniel Godoy. She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish. She will be sadly missed by her sister, Margaret (Abraham) Flores of Defiance & a host of nieces and nephews. She was...
Fred D. Shaffer
Sep 24, 2014
Fred D Shaffer, 84, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Fred was born in Jackson, Michigan on June 13, 1930, a son of the late Mary (Goff) and Clyde Shaffer. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy; worked at Dana Weatherhead, was the co-owner of Shaffer Hardware for 18 years; a member of the First Presbyterian Church,...
Carole N. Overmyer
Sep 24, 2014
Carole Wood Overmyer 72, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 24th at her home. She was born on May 29th 1942 in Van Wert County to William Forrest Wood and Dorothy Mae (Price) Wood. She graduated from Riverside White Cross School of Nursing, receiving her RN degree. On September 7th, 1963 she married James (Jim) Overmyer. They raised three...
Mary Christine Godoy
Sep 21, 2014
Mary Godoy, 86, of Payne, died Sept. 21, 2014. Mary was born in Paris, TX on Oct. 6, 1927, a daughter of the late Beatrice (Zapien) and Daniel Godoy. She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish. She will be sadly missed by her sisters, Margaret (Abraham) Flores of Defiance & Antonia of Payne and a host of nieces and nephews....
Michele L Harp
Sep 21, 2014
Michele Harp, 71, of Payne passed away Sunday, September 21st, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Michele was born in Portland, Indiana on March 14, 1943, a daughter of Wanda (Whipple) Hilgeman and the late Earl Norris.
She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, where she taught at Divine Mercy School.
In April, 1961 she married Richard Bash, who died Dec...
Eloise Hopkins
Sep 18, 2014
Eloise Hopkins, 90, of Antwerp passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Vancrest of Antwerp. Eloise was born in Antwerp on July 23, 1924, a daughter of the late Eva (Wilson) and Carl Langham. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp and worked at Dana Weatherhead for 25 years. On Feb 7, 1942 Eloise married Rex Hopkins who...
Bill Gonya
Sep 14, 2014
William Oliver Gonya, 77 of Payne passed away at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center on Sept. 14, 2014. Bill was born in Payne on October 14, 1936, a son of the late Catherine (Linder) and Bernard Gonya. He worked as a carpenter most of his life. He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish On Sept. 22, 1956 Bill married...
Alice Sosbe
Sep 14, 2014
Alice Sosbe 88, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. Alice was born in Liberty Center, Ohio on February 4, 1926, a daughter of the late Ercell E. (Graner) and Lawrence A. Shoemaker. She was a member of the Antwerp VFW & American Legion Auxiliaries. Alice worked at Panico's Department Store.. In 1946 she married Robert...
James E. Reddin
Sep 12, 2014
James E. Reddin, 78, of Harlan passed away at home on Friday, September 12, 2014. Jim was born in Roanoke, IN on November 25, 1935, a son of the late Geraldine (Wisel) and Henry E. Reddin. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines and worked at International Harvester over 29 years. Jim was a member of the American Legion & South Scipio United...
Margraet "Peggy" McBride
Sep 4, 2014
Margaret "Peggy" McBride, age 81 of Antwerp, passed away September 4, 2014 at VanCrest of Antwerp. Peggy was born April 12, 1933 a daughter of the late Esther & Howard McBride. Peggy was laid to rest privately at Woodlands Cemetery, Van Wert, Ohio. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com
Ann Yearling Kroen
Aug 20, 2014
Ann Yearling Kroen, 65, of Winter Park, FL died at home with her family on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. She was born in Paulding, Ohio on May 18, 1949, the daughter of Carl and Betty (Gernhardt) Yearling, and sister of Michael who all preceded her in death. A graduate of Payne High School, Ann earned a Bachelor of Education from...
Patricia Sue Kipfer
Aug 14, 2014
Patricia Kipfer, 49, of Paulding, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born in Letcher, KY on September 2, 1964 a daughter of the late Blaine & Darlene (Klemmer) Blair. On Nov. 19, 1999 she married Tom Kipfer. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Tom; stepchildren, Morris (Chelsea) of Paulding, Tessa of Celina & Paul...
Shirley B. Reddin
Aug 14, 2014
Shirley B. Reddin, 76 of Harlan, passed away at home on August 14, 2014. Shirley was born in Harlan on February 18, 1938, a daughter of the late Florence (Schaefer) and Howard Baughman. She was a member of South Scipio United Brethren Church. On May 5, 1956 she married James Reddin Shirley will be sadly missed by her husband, Jim; 6...
Judith "Granny" Bernard
Aug 9, 2014
Judith "Granny" Ann Bernard (Richardson) of Antwerp passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday August 9, 2014. She is survived by her son, Brian (Ann) DeWaters, of Garret IN, daughter , Veronica Tennant of Leslie MI, her 8 grandchildren, Tera (Matt) DeWaters of Garret IN, Shaun (Grace) DeWaters of Florence KY, Kasey (Kyle)Showalter of Latty , Brandi DeWaters of...
Richard O. Wannemacher
Aug 9, 2014
Richard O. Wannemacher, 90, of Payne passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Richard was born in Payne on November 11, 1923 a son of Eva (Pepiot) and Alphons Wannemacher. He was a farmer all his life. Richard and his wife, Mildred loved to travel and square dance. He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding County...
Clara "Pug" Reeb
Jul 28, 2014
Clara "Pug" Reeb, 86, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Monday, July 28, 2014. Clara was born in Kansasville, WI, on November 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Mary and Bruno Persyn. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp & the VFW Auxiliary. On Nov. 2, 1946 she married Hilton "Biff" Reeb, who died March 17, 2006....
Helen Lee Hitzeman
Jul 28, 2014
Helen Lee Hitzeman, 95 of Auburn, IN died July 28, 2014 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. She is survived by her children, Harry, Jr. (Donna) of Auburn, Nicki (Jim) Stamm of Port St. Lucie, FL & Steve (Sheila) of Antwerp; 6 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. She was also foster mother to Alvin Lee Shatto. Helen was predeceased by...
