Obituaries

Apr 2, 2011

Michael Albert Lindsey, 63, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011, 4:06 pm  peacefully, at Paulding County Hospital. Michael was born in Paulding County on May 26, 1947, a son of the late Ula (Norwood) and Arland  Lindsey. Mike was known for his jovial personality, especially when he was at the Antwerp Shell or  working at the IGA.    His graveside service...

Apr 2, 2011

Paul C. Traxler, 82 of Greenville, SC, formerly of Hicksville, died April 2, 2011 at home after a long illness.  Paul was born in Butler, IN on June 8, 1928 a son of the late Terry & Lucille (Dove) Traxler. He was a machinist at Zollner Piston, Fort Wayne. Paul proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War...

Mar 18, 2011

Lillian  M. Powell, 90, of Woodburn, Indiana, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 at Parkview Hospice, Fort Wayne. Lillian was born in Kenosha, WI on July 31, 1920, a daughter of the late Mary (Lootens) and Bruno  Persyn. She was a  homemaker & a member of First United Brethren in Christ Church, Van Wert & the Ladies Auxiliary...

Mar 18, 2011

William Eric Windle, age 68 of Antwerp died March 18, 2011 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Norvell, Michigan on January 17, 1943 a son of the late Ethel (Smith) & William Windle. Eric was an electrical engineer at Navistar and an elder at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Antwerp. Eric will be sadly missed by...

Mar 15, 2011

Madge L. Elliott, 93, of Antwerp, departed this earthly home into the arms of her savior on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Manor House Assisted Living. Madge was born in Woodburn, IN on March 1, 1918, a daughter of the late Amy (Gustin) and Vernon  Stevenson. On May 26, 1938 she married Gilbert Elliott, who died Feb. 29, 1968. They moved...

Mar 8, 2011

Robert J. Smith, 87, of Payne, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Van Wert Hospital. Robert was born in Highland Township, Defiance County on September 27, 1923, a son of the late Porte & Kathryn (Baum) Smith. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Leyte during World War II and also served during the Korean War.  He held...

Feb 26, 2011

James Grover Pendergrast, Jr., 84, of Antwerp, went to meet his Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at his residence, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Eupora, MS on October 24, 1926, a son of the late Donnie (Morris) and James Grover Pendergrast, Sr. On Aug. 19, 1944 he married Doris Williams, who passed away Dec 21, 2009....

Feb 21, 2011

Dalton Ray Skeens, 16, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Dalton was born at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton  on April 6, 1994, the son of Paula (Judy) and Dennie Skeens. Dalton was a Junior at Antwerp High School. He was a member of the Track & Cross Country teams, Quiz Bowl and was in...

Feb 19, 2011

Dorothy Pearl Rone Osborne, 88 of Prestonburg, KY, formerly of Payne, passed away Feb, 19, 2011. She was born Feb. 27, 1922 the daughter of the late Elwood&  Victoria (Bratcher) Rone. On June 21, 1941 she married Edgar Osborne, who died March 20, 1988. Dorothy retired from North American Van Lines, Fort Wayne and Appalachian Research&  Defense Fund of Kentucky, Prestonburg. She...

Feb 16, 2011

Elizabeth Anne Lust, age 71 of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011. She was born in South Norfolk, Virginia on April 17, 1939, the daughter of the late Paul & Virginia (Overton) Coughenour. On September 8, 1962 she married Jack L. Lust. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Jack; son, Leland; daughter, Mary (David) Wheeler; 2 sisters,...

Feb 13, 2011

Ellen May Ames, 80, died at 3:10 AM Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Dallas Lamb, Payne, OH. She was born January 06, 1931 in Payne, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur and Roiselen (Crawford) Fisher.  On December 17, 1948 she married Ralph Max Ames who passed away February 01, 1987.  She worked at Magnavox, Ft. Wayne for 30 years and previously was employed...

Feb 12, 2011

Mark H. Dingus, age 67 of Payne, OH died February 12, 2011 at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, OH.  He was born November 4, 1943 in Floyd County, Kentucky to Walter and Winnie (Calton) Dingus.  On October 5, 1963 he married Sallie Conley who survives.  Mark served in the United States Air Force from 1962 until 1966.  He was a graduate of Alice Lloyd College...

Feb 10, 2011

LeRoy Slattery, 93, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Hicksville on November 25, 1917, a son of the late Kathryn (Bridenbaugh) and Frank  Slattery. He was a  farmer and owned & operated his own sawmill.  Leroy also provided transportation for several Amish families. He was a member of Antwerp United Methodist Church and sung...

Feb 8, 2011

Feb 6, 2011

Fred D. Ruess, 76, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011 safely into the arms of Jesus. Fred was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 7, 1934, a son of the late Grace (Cook) and Fred W. Ruess. He was a manager at Arrow Uniform Rental and also was a part time police officer in Watervliet & Coloma, MI.  ...

Feb 4, 2011

Basil R. "Bake" Hertel,  91 of Antwerp, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 at his residence. Bake was born in Antwerp on August 13, 1919, a son of the late Abbie J. (Carr) and Frederick N.  Hertel. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Bake fought in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge and assisted...

Feb 1, 2011

Imogene Canfield, 87 of Payne, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Parkview Hospice, Fort Wayne. She was born April 10, 1923, a daughter of the late Lucy (Lahr) & Thomas Koontz. Imogene was a telephone operator for over 30 years. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Kathy Pendergrast of Payne; son Kenneth Canfield; 11 grandchildren and 13 great...

Jan 27, 2011

Wayne Humbarger, 92, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Dallas Lamb Foundation Home, Payne. Wayne was born in Paulding on June 18, 1918, a son of the late Iva (Hubert) and Theodore   Humbarger. He was a  farmer, who enjoyed his hunting & fishing trips to Minnesota.   On March 29, 1939 he married Betty Friend, who died Feb. 24,...

Jan 20, 2011

Payne, OH Sharon Chapman Sharon L. Chapman, 67, of Payne passed away at 5:30 pm, Thursday, January 20th, at her residence. Sharon was born in Edgerton, Indiana on May 7, 1943, a daughter of the late Mary (Ambrose) and Daniel  Grabner. She was a  homemaker. On March 29, 1969 she married Richard Chapman, who survives. She will be sadly missed by her...

Jan 19, 2011

Rev. James L. Edwards, 71, of Antwerp passed away at 6:30 am, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at his residence. Jim was born in Berwyn, WV on January 24, 1939, a son of the late Ruby "Lake" (Turner) and Steve  Edwards. Jim felt blessed beyond measure, because he asked Jesus Christ to come into his heart.  Shortly after, in 1957, Jim received another...